Warhammer 40K isn’t just about rolling dice and painting miniatures—it’s also about managing your budget like a true tactician.
Another Long War Two-Fer is HERE: Keep those hobby muscles strong with this week’s webcast and the latest exciting podcast of table-top wargaming awesomeness mostly centered around Warhammer 40k.
Show Summary:
In this episode, we break down the real cost of the hobby, how to stretch your wargaming dollars, and where to find the best 40K deals without breaking the bank. Here are the key takeaways:
- (00:00 – 02:58) Introduction & Casual Banter
- Hosts: Rob Bear, Kenny Bush, Wyatt Turk, and Mike Haspel.
- Discussion about a sci-fi and fantasy writer’s symposium in Provo, Utah.
- Mention of new publisher, Arc Publishing, taking open queries.
- Lighthearted jokes about LitRPG being the “junk food” of fantasy books.
- (02:58 – 10:52) Fun “Would You Rather” Debate
- Question: Would you rather turn into a mermaid or a Sasquatch?
- (10:52 – 19:13) Warhammer New Releases & Pricing Discussion
- New Mechanicum box set for Horus Heresy, priced at $185.
- Discussion on savings in bundle purchases.
- Speculation on the future of Warhammer factions, including Blood Angels and Death Korps of Krieg.
- (19:13 – 23:04) Nostalgia for Old Warhammer Materials
- Reflection on a 25-year-old Warhammer publication.
- Discussion on old-school miniatures, rules, and game mechanics.
- Speculation on whether Games Workshop is setting up for an Armageddon campaign.
- (23:04 – 31:15) Warhammer YouTube Drama & Content Creation Challenges
- Talks about Vallejo’s controversy with a YouTube creator.
- Discussion on Games Workshop’s NDA restrictions and content creation in the Warhammer community.
- Debate on commission painting and monetization issues in the hobby.
- (31:15 – 40:07) Budgeting & Spending Strategies in Warhammer
- Prioritizing purchases: “Do I really need this now?”
- Avoiding Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) with limited-run boxes.
- The importance of setting financial and time constraints on hobby spending.
- (40:07 – 50:05) Quality vs. Budget in Hobby Tools & Materials
- Debate on investing in high-quality brushes and airbrushes.
- Advice: Don’t buy the cheapest tools, but also don’t overspend unnecessarily.
- Proper maintenance of hobby tools to extend their longevity.
- (50:05 – 58:25) The True Cost of Warhammer & Smart Spending Habits
- Discussion on how Warhammer pricing has changed over time.
- The importance of buying only what you can use in a reasonable timeframe.
- How buying new models at full retail can be a costly mistake if they go out of meta quickly.
- Final thoughts: Focus on the enjoyment of the hobby rather than chasing trends.
Listener Q&A From This Episode & Important Links
This week’s podcast covered all things miniature wargame painting with reflections on different products and recommendations overall. Here are the now-answered Q&A questions we didnt get to during the show and important links from this episode:
- Best places to buy Warhammer Miniatures
- How to buy used Warhammer 40k Armies cheap
- Adepticon How to Register
- Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5
Question & Answers:
Q: What product is Kenny using to blow out that glorious mustache/sideburn masterpiece?
A: Honest Amish oil on Amazon (-affiliate link, thanks)
Q: How do you deal with your significant other and this hobby, and how much time and money it takes? General question although It’s never been a significant problem for me
A: Kenny: I’ve been in relationships where it was a problem and some where it wasn’t, get out of the ones where it is a problem.
Q: Riddle me this: how many years would it take you to complete your project backlog?
A: Haspil: If I quit my job and have infinite money, I would do Casual work at my own pace for 5 years, treating it like a job for 2-3 years.
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Tabletop gaming since the late 1990s; Kenny joined the Spikey Bits team in 2011, communicating his vast knowledge in articles about how to paint miniatures and more.
Kenny Boucher is not just a name but a brand synonymous with top-tier miniature painting in the world of tabletop wargaming. As the creative force behind Next Level Painting, Kenny has earned his place as a respected authority in the hobby community.
