Rob Baer - Spikey Bits Author

Loken over at Apocalypse 40k just posted up some interesting Horus Heresy news from Forge World, and had some sneak peaks of the next releases due up in that line! If your into BIG games of 40k make sure you check out APOCALYPSE 40k, now (get it?, its a play on- oh never mind…). Via […]

Well it’s that time of year again, you know the one where we all dress up in costumes and run around causing mayhem, and/or enjoying a beverage or two at the same time.As a 40k hobbyist what could be better than being a Space Marine for Halloween?!! For me hanging out with Brittney Spears is a close […]

Chaos is upon us, and Lord Nurgle demands paint for his minions!Almost one year ago I posted this article on how to speed paint Nurgle Marines using just a few basic techniques, which was great for fielding a painted army quick! But then Games Workshop went and changed their paint line in March, so I […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at a great model inspired by Ali […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at a Soul Grinder by Dan (AKA […]

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States. If you click on the Armies on Parade label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking armies, all at once. It’s like you were at a major event yourself, all from […]

Today we have a guest post by Caleb over at White Metal Games, on some custom Mieotic Spores! These things are pretty neat in game, and honestly I think every ‘Nid player should own three. But they’re a tad bit pricey from Forge World (what isn’t right?) Checkout his article on how to make some […]

Sundays here on Spikey Bits are now Xenos Funday Sundays (get it?). Not into Astartes, or ‘oomies, this segment is for you!Be sure to checkout all the previous Xenos Fundays for a look back at some good hearted alien fun. But be sure to buckle up buttercup, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. These […]

Whew, I just finished up painting FORTY Grey Knight Purifiers for my Draigo Beats army, and wanted to share with you all my project log.You see to keep me motivated, and show a live step by step progression, I posted each step up on Facebook as I went! The updates even went directly and conveniently […]

Wow Forge World has really cranked it up a notch with all the new “Heresy” kits they just announced.Lets take a closer look at the Cataphractii Terminators with Special Weapons Set, which look a lot like the Custode Terminators don’t you think? I think a lot of these will be purchased to accompany The Emperor […]

Wow Forge World just released product shots of Angron the Primarch of the World Eaters, and he looks AMAZING! Depeticed cleaving his way though the still loyal elements of the fallen legions, this is easily one of the most dynamic miniatures every released IMHO. Unfortunately so is the price. This bad boy will cost you […]

Well the last bit of leaks about the book broke over the weekend with it on display at the UK Games Day. One intrepid volunteer did a little Question and Answer session over on Faeit’s blog about his time with the book, and what is coming for the rest of us in the next two […]

Wow Forge World has really cranked it up a notch with all the new “Heresy” kits they just announced.Lets take a closer look at the Fellblade, which is the Space Marine Baneblade. This thing looks to be a full resin kit, unlike the current hybrid plastic / resin kits for the current M41 Baneblade variants. […]

Well I kinda feel bad cause with all these rumor drops this week, I haven’t had a chance to post much original content.But I have lots of good stuff saved up for next week, now! But just as a thank you for putting up with all these crazy rumor posts, here’s a look at my […]

Checkout this hot Hellbrute of Khorne by Robert Weiss (aka Brass Scorpion).Bob entered this into our “Free Dark Vengeance Hobby Contest” here at Spikey Bits, and as I saw the Work In progress shots on his Facebook I asked him to do a little write up on it, as I am a bit of a […]

This week has been off the chain for news, and it still keeps breaking. This picture (courtesy of Faeit 212) just broke this morning of what looks to be Angron at the battle of Istvaan III pre ascention to Daemonhood, but sporting Khornate colors nonetheless. He is modeled cleaving his way though a group of […]

Dont forget to make your pledge today for the DreamForge Games Kickstarter. Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor for a plastic Titan equivalent!The DreamForge Games Kickstarter ends today, but fear not! For as little as $89 you can pledge and get your very own Titan, in plastic. BUT WAIT THERE […]

That’s right, Army Builder is back!Hot off their scuffle with Games Workshop about storing game data on their servers, Army Builder is back and updated with Sixth Edition goodies! So what does that mean for us? Well the files are only available via automatic update, which does require the most recent version of Army Builder […]