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Video Tip: Glue Stick Handle For Securing Miniatures While Painting

Posted on December 30, 2012 by subyman

There are many inventive ways to secure a miniature while painting. Some like to bond the mini to a piece of cardboard while others buy specialty stands to do the trick. A few years ago, I noticed a pile of … Continue reading →

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Comparison: Dark Vengeance vs Assault on Black Reach

Posted on December 29, 2012 by subyman

Assault on Black Reach (ABR) has been with us for over four years. ABR was released around the same time the 5th edition ruleset landed in July 2008. Replacing Battle for Macragge (BM), ABR was a god-send for new players … Continue reading →

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Review: Warhammer 40k Dark Vengeance 6th Edition Boxed Set

Posted on December 27, 2012 by subyman

Dark Vengeance Brings Value Back Games Workshop released the 6th edition Warhammer 40k ruleset earlier this year along with an overhaul of the beginner’s best friend, the Assault on Black Reach (ABR) boxed set. Games Workshop has long offered a … Continue reading →

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News: Warhammer 40K Sixth Edition Boxed Set

Posted on August 29, 2012 by subyman

Excitement was at an all time high during the Tyranid/Space Wolves refresh a few months ago leading into the release of the sixth edition rule book. Now that GW has recently announced the sixth edition starter set and made them … Continue reading →

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Reaper Bones Flex Test

Posted on August 28, 2012 by subyman

The Bones line from Reaper has been in the news quite a bit lately since they blew out a ton of minis for a fantastic price during their Kickstarter campaign. Their Kickstarter campaign was wildly successful, which sparked a lot … Continue reading →

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Games Workshop Vs Inflation: The True Numbers Behind The Price Increases

Posted on July 11, 2012 by subyman

Games Workshop get a lot of grief from fans for their seemingly annual price increases. With all the good news coming out lately—the sixth edition rule set and the upcoming boxed sets—its been easy to forget about the disappointing news … Continue reading →

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Warhammer 40k Sixth Edition Boxed Set

Posted on July 9, 2012 by subyman

The sixth edition rules have dropped, but what gets us excited is the new boxed set that is arguably the best value when it comes to army building. The boxed set is also the face of Warhammer 40k as it … Continue reading →

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Warhammer 40k Sixth Edition Rules Are Here!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by subyman

News have been pretty bleak over the last few months with the excitement of the new Space Wolves miniatures wearing thin, but, as our timeline suggested, the sixth edition rule set dropped recently to much praise. One of the main … Continue reading →

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News: 2012 Warhammer 40k Release Schedule and Timeline

Posted on March 11, 2012 by subyman

We’ve started the year off right with great Q1 releases such as the Thunderwolves and a refresh of the Necron Battleforce. The year still has a lot in store for us, with the biggest release being the 6th edition ruleset … Continue reading →

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Project: Imperial Fists Captain Lysander and Space Marines Post #4 (SM Base Coat)

Posted on March 9, 2012 by subyman

Properly base coating a miniature is one of the most important steps to insuring good results. A spotty base coat will ruin the model no matter how well shaded or highlighted the rest of the model is. Today, we will … Continue reading →

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Project: Imperial Fists Captain Lysander and Space Marines Post #3 (SM Primer Coat and Metal Discussion)

Posted on March 6, 2012 by subyman

Today, we will focus on doing the final cleaning of the Space Marines and we’ll lay down a nice black coat to give the base coat both depth and something to bite on to. We’ll also check in with Captain … Continue reading →

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Project: Imperial Fists Captain Lysander and Space Marines Post #2 (Assembly)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by subyman

The first step in any miniature project is to inspect the figures, clean them up, and start the assembly. An old adage that painters come to know states that preparation is half the battle. Miniatures are a little different because … Continue reading →

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Project: Imperial Fists Captain Lysander and Space Marines Post #1 (Getting Started)

Posted on March 4, 2012 by subyman

I’ve been keeping up with the miniature scene, but have been away from my studio for the past two years, so I haven’t been able to paint, model, or add much to the site. I finally broke down and decided … Continue reading →

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News: GW warns customers to check their Finecast figures before purchase

Posted on March 3, 2012 by subyman

Games Workshop sent a memo to local hobby shops warning that some of the new Finecast figures may have a manufacturer’s defect. The defect consists of a small bubble in a key area that could cause damage to the model … Continue reading →

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Rumor Round-Up: New Games Workshop Paints

Posted on February 27, 2012 by subyman

We’ve had several viewers ask about updated information on the new line of GW paints that will be coming out soon. We did some searching and chatting and compiled a list of the latest rumors surrounding the paints. All the … Continue reading →

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News: Rumored Introduction of Warhammer 40k Vehicle and Squad Combo Box Sets

Posted on February 26, 2012 by subyman

Games Workshop may be looking to introduce box sets that contain a vehicle and a squad. The rumor involves packaging key units with a vehicle to provide a modest cost savings for people wanting to roll out mechanized armies. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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News: Official Games Workshop New Thunderwolves, Space Wolves, and Tyranid Miniature Launch

Posted on February 26, 2012 by subyman

Games Workshop recently updated their website to reveal the official US showing of the new Thunderwolves, Space Wolves, and Tyranid miniatures. Altogether there are twenty six new packs, a lot of them comprised of new Fine Cast models including a … Continue reading →

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Rumor Round-Up: The Latest On Warhammer 40k 6th Edition

Posted on February 15, 2012 by subyman

The rumors have been swirling since early 2011, but the release of the new 6th edition rule book and starter set is fast approaching. There have been wide rumors ranging from Tau making an appearance in the starter kit, a … Continue reading →

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News: Games Workshop Revamping Their Paints

Posted on February 11, 2012 by subyman

Games Workshop has traditionally been good about keeping their paint line fresh while retaining the quality that everyone has come to expect from the company. The current line has been around for several years and was a large departure from … Continue reading →

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Cheap Games Workshop Alternatives

Posted on July 15, 2010 by subyman

When Warhammer 40k first came out, GW barely had enough models to cover the primary factions. With rules for units without models being released in White Dwarf, people had to figure out ways of scratch building much of their army. … Continue reading →

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