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Getting into Warhammer: The Horus Heresy can feel overwhelming when you see the wall of box sets staring back you. Between the Age of Darkness box, the newer Saturnine starter, old classics like Burning of Prospero, and a handful of expansion boxes, figuring out where your money goes best takes real effort. I have spent … Read more

If you have ever wanted to command the golden forces of House Lannister on the tabletop, you are in the right place. The best A Song of Ice and Fire Lannister armies combine stunning miniatures, deep strategy, and the ruthless ambition that defines the richest house in Westeros. Whether you are a seasoned wargamer or … Read more

Finding the right brush can make or break your painting experience. After testing dozens of Princeton Velvetouch brushes across watercolor, acrylic, and oil over the past several months, our team narrowed down the absolute best options for every skill level and painting style. The Velvetouch line has earned a loyal following among artists for good … Read more

If you are building a House Stark force for the A Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game, you already know the North demands loyalty, patience, and the right units on the battlefield. I have spent months testing different Stark army compositions, running them through casual games and tournament-style matches, and comparing notes with … Read more

If you have spent any time in miniature painting communities, you have heard the name Raphael 8404 come up again and again. These Kolinsky sable brushes have earned a devoted following among hobbyists and professional artists alike, and for good reason. The combination of a needle-sharp point, a full belly that holds plenty of paint, … Read more

I have spent the last two years diving deep into the A Song of Ice and Fire tabletop miniatures game, and I can tell you firsthand that picking the right starter set makes or breaks your entry into this hobby. When our team first unboxed the Greyjoy starter set, we were hooked within the first … Read more

Finding the right brush can make or break your painting experience. After spending months testing dozens of watercolor and detail brushes across miniature painting, fine art, and illustration projects, our team narrowed down the field to the brushes that actually deliver on their promises. This guide covers the best Winsor Newton Series 7 brushes available … Read more

Few factions in Conquest capture the imagination quite like the Old Dominion. Inspired by the Eastern Roman and Byzantine empires, this undead army is not your typical shambling horde. These are disciplined, elite soldiers who refuse to stay dead, and they reward patient commanders who enjoy outlasting their opponents through raw resilience and tactical attrition. … Read more

I have been painting miniatures for over six years, and somewhere around year two I made the jump from cheap craft store brushes to proper Kolinsky sable. The difference was immediate and honestly a little frustrating, because I realized how much time I had wasted fighting tools that could not hold a point. That is … Read more

Building one of the best Conquest City States armies takes more than grabbing a few boxes of miniatures and calling it done. I have spent months painting, playing, and tweaking City States lists across both standard Conquest and First Blood formats, and the faction keeps surprising me with how much depth it rewards. City States … Read more