Rob Baer - Spikey Bits Author

“General, prepare your troops for a surface attack.” Thus begun one of the greatest Sci-Fi fantasy sieges in recent memory, the Invasion of Hoth.Today we take a look at the heavy lifter transport that helped the Rebels evacuate Hoth, the GR-75. This new ship also unlocks a new way to play X-Wing Miniatures: Epic Mode. […]

Forgive me, but I think I saved the best new Citadel Tool review for last (I really wanted to see if the new clippers lived up to the hype). Trust me I want to buy new tools, I really do. Nothing is more helpful in this hobby (or any hobby/job) that having the right tools […]

Slow, stagnated, and dying Warhammer 40k seems to no longer be a game of skill or tactics anymore. It has, depending on who you talk to, morphed in less than a year to become a game of how do I make this squad do everything, and win. And win those squads do, but the cost […]

Noble denizens of the deep forest rejoice for your army’s time is nigh.The forest stirs, and this month’s White Dwarf previews the new Wood Elf models, and Army book at long last. Once again the “first” magazine of the month is bursting with content and previews, much unlike the previous issue. That fact aside this […]

We’re trying to bring sexy back to 40k!FTW Games (the home of Spikey Bits) will be hosting a 40k 1,999 +1 Points Tournament Saturday May 10th at 10 AM. $100 minimum in store credit for prize support So regardless of how many people show up, the prize will be at least $100 split amongst the […]

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“Are they made of gold?” – was the first comment I heard when the new Citadel Tools debuted last week. Clearly something was amiss and as it turned out the MSRP on the new Citadel tools is indeed the highest in the miniature industry, but no that doesn’t necessarily mean they are made of gold. […]

The Heroes of the Adeptus Astartes and Villians of the Imperium were released back in 2000 (somehow over 20 years ago now) here’s how

Yay, the Space Military is here. But how should you play them?I spent a lot time pouring over the new Astra Militarum codex, and made what I feel is a great Review and Tactics series that should provide some solid advice on what to field and how to field it. Part one is below and goes over HQ’s, […]

It’s been a long time coming, but the ‘Guard finally have a plastic Hydra model!The new kit makes both the standard Astra Militarum Hydra as well as the new  unit called the Wyvern as well. Both are excellent choices in the heavy support slot and now with Leman Russes costing less and coming in squadrons, […]

Lupercal, Lupercal! After 25 years, The Warmaster has arrived! Horus Lupercal, Archtraitor, Warmaster, Favored Son, all of these terms barely scratch the surface of describing one of the most iconic characters of Warhammer 40k. Now that the first official figure has been released, this larger than life legend shall continue on for a new generation […]

Welcome to Conversion Corner, where we display great looking converted and Work In Progress (WIP) models from stuff we’ve done or amazing figures we’ve seen around.If you click on the Conversion Corner label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking conversions and more, all at once. Checkout Sam Corum’s awesome converted Storm Talon that he did for […]

Move to the head of the class, these Scions may be some of the best looking Guard models yet. Plus their interchangeability maybe just put them over the top as a fan favorite for year to come. And even thought the Imperial Guard is now the Astra Militrum I think we’ll all know them as […]

Paddywagon or not, this may just be one of the most detailed models Games Workshop inside and out. Today we take a first look a the new Astra Militarum Taurox kit, and there doesn’t seem to be any inch of this model that does not contain some sort of detail. Overall the modular design of […]

Welcome to 40k Flashback, where I dig deep for something cool that I have or have seen from back in the day. Which according to the comic Dane Cook was a Wednesday…Tyranid Attack was the follow up to Space Hulk, where now you get to board a Tyranid bio-ship instead. I never personally played this one, but […]

It had been rumored for weeks, and now the proof is in the pudding. The Knight Lancer is coming, plus a ton of other sweet Ad mech and Horus Heresy goodies!Pics and text courtesy of Larry Vela at Bell of Lost Souls. -MBG Wanna see a Knight Lancer? Oh boy – look at all the […]

Time to unload all the unwanted toy soldiers in your closet and turn it into something new!Dig out your old stuff, and bring it down to FTW Games (The Home of Spikey Bits) for our next Miniature Market on Saturday, March 29nd at 12 Noon! Take what you don’t use anymore and turn it into something new! […]

It’s Brother vs. Brother in this ageless battle to see who is the king of the Space Marines!Best of all, we shared it all live with YOU our loyal listeners and readers! If you didn’t happen to catch it live, you can still get in on all the action with our recap and video recording […]