Hey guys, we’re jumping into the Cat Tub Time Machine and checking out some really awesome 40k gaming accessories from the past!
We knew x-Wing was big when they had all turn dials and tokens. Different game, same story, Warhammer started becoming big time when they released these sweet accessories back in 2007.
5th Edition was the year of the accessories. They did the counter set, templates, the first foray into mats with their grass mat, a limited edition line of sight laser and some craters which looked good in the picture but when in your hands wasn’t so great.
What was really cool about this was that you could prime them a color and dry brush them to match your army.
The line of sight laser sold for about 10 bucks, it was a bit expensive but this was super cool. This thing put out a really cool reticule.
This was even the heyday of Gale Force 9, John K., was the first in the trenches and were producing a myriad of tokens and measuring templates. They had put a big dent in the market. You could buy a whole Gale Force 9 rack with everything you needed; even wine and cheese tokens.
Nowadays, he’s moved into board games, which sales wise does better than tabletop war gaming. They’ve moved on and I’m super happy for them.
The vehicle damage dice set was also pretty cool. You could just roll the results and set it on the vehicle. I was a big fan of the mushroom cloud because I knew I had just blown up a whole unit and the guys inside.
Truly a Blast from the Past!
If you’re looking for some audio and would like me to regale you with some tales of a time gone by, check out the video!
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
