10 Best Things of 2021
It's the end of the year--in fact, I'm writing this so late in the day that it's already the end of the year for much of the wargamers who visit this site--I hope 2022 is going great to all my European, Asian and Australian readers!
I wanted to quickly--this won't be…
What Are the Best Units in Warhammer 40k in 9th Edition?
The best units in Warhammer 40k--the title alone makes you think that this is an almost impossible question to ask. How do you quantify all of the best units in Warhammer 40k when there are not only so many units, but there are literally…
2021 has been a heck of year, no matter where you live. The year that was supposed to solve all of 2020's problems has seemed to just drag on and on with a never-quite-back-to-normal grind. But that doesn't mean that the entire year was bleak. There were quite a few things that I enjoyed about…
5 Best Value Age of Sigmar Start Collecting Boxes -- and the 5 Worst!
Months ago I calculated which Warhammer 40k Start Collecting and Combat Patrol boxes were the best value, and I have always been meaning to do the math to figure out the 5 best value Age of Sigmar Start Collecting boxes, too.…
What to Get a Wargamer for Christmas
I have been excited to create a gift guide for wargamers. Often for our loved ones, it’s hard to know what to get a wargamer. There’s so much, and our interests are so narrow. Christmas gifts for wargamers are hit and miss, and it’s not uncommon for the…
At this point it's become something of a running joke how many Primaris Lieutenant there are--there are a TON--and it seems like a new one is released every month. Is it warranted? Are Primaris Lieutenants among the best Space Marine HQ and characters? That's what we're going to look at in this article.
The Three Best…
UPDATE: I have a new favorite spray primer for miniatures!
This question comes in two parts, the first of which is "What is the best spray paint primer for miniatures?" and "What is the best airbrush primer for miniatures?" I'm going to be controversial and ignore the second question today. This is not as a…
When we think of Halloween, we might not immediately think of wargaming and miniatures, but Halloween miniatures are absolutely a staple of the genre, as are Halloween wargames. While there are plenty of questing knights and lizardmen and Space Marines in wargaming, there is SO MUCH in wargaming perfectly suited for Halloween: demons, ghosts, vampires…
A miniature isn't done until it has a base, and knowing the right basing essentials for miniatures will take your mini painting game up a notch.
There are a number of reasons why basing your miniatures is important, but among them are:
Aesthetics: A well-designed base can enhance the overall appearance of a miniature, making it…
What Are the Best Wargame Conventions?
This article is being written as COVID continues to rage, and many wargaming conventions are still in flux as to whether they will be held in person, virtually, postponed, or even happen at all. So this article is written to talk about the wargaming conventions as if they are…