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Rogue Trader Era

Rogue Trader Era – Retro 40K, Wild Rules & Glorious Chaos

This is the corner of 40K where the beards are long, the minis are weirder, and the rulebooks read like someone’s heavy metal sketchbook turned RPG as we look back at the Rogue Trader Era.

Here you’ll find throwbacks, tributes, and updates for fans who remember when space marines had beaky helmets and attitude. We’re talking retro models, vintage artwork, and lore that came before things got all… codified.


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Whether you’re here for the nostalgia, kitbashing old-school conversions, or just trying to figure out what the heck a “Jokaero” is—we’ve got content to scratch that Rogue Trader itch.

Check back often—because the past might be grim and dark, but it’s also full of amazing sideburns and rules chaos.

Got $7,000 to spend this holiday? Santa has brought a collection of rare Citadel miniatures to eBay that may never be seen together again! 

Read More | June 27th, 2025

Rare Citadel Miniatures Spotted On eBay For $7,000

Got $7,000 to spend this holiday? Santa has brought a collection of rare Citadel miniatures to eBay that may never...

The legendary Imperial Space Marine model gets an awesome paint job from Lil’ Legend Studios. Loyalist Space Marine fans rejoice!

Read More | September 23rd, 2016

Field Police: Anniversary Space Marine Miniature

The legendary Imperial Space Marine model gets an awesome paint job from Lil’ Legend Studios. Loyalist Space Marine fans rejoice!

Welcome back Hobby Maniac’s, today we’re jumping into the way back machine and checking out the first plastic Space Marines on sprue from Rogue Trader.

Read More | April 1st, 2016

Rogue Trader VS. Calth – Space Marine Flashback

Welcome back Hobby Maniac’s, today we’re jumping into the way back machine and checking out the first plastic Space Marines...

Lil’ Legend has given us a throwback here! He’s painted the Crimson Fist Captain from the cover of the first edition of Warhammer 40,000!

Read More | March 20th, 2016

Warhammer 40K 25th Anniversary – Commission

Lil' Legend has given us a throwback here! He's painted the Crimson Fist Captain from the cover of the first...

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…So I was digging though some old 40k Rogue Trader era White Dwarfs the other day and happened upon this in issue #110. At first I […]

Read More | January 24th, 2025

The First 40k Tank Was a GI Joe Toy?

Welcome to 40k Flashback, where I dig deep for something cool that I have or have seen from back in the day....

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… So what do you think, did Forge World rehash this old pewter dreadnought for the Contemptor? Me likey either way. And it only cost 3.50 […]

Read More | June 25th, 2025

The Original Contemptor Dreadnought? 40k Flashback

Welcome to 40k Flashback, where I dig deep for something cool that I have or have seen from back in the day....

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… All for a low low price of 2.50 pounds sterling. I love how Forge World remade the “Communications Officer” into Horus Heresy. What’s your favorite? […]

Read More | December 28th, 2013

Enemies for Life- Rogue Trader Space Marines Vs Orks

Welcome to 40k Flashback, where I dig deep for something cool that I have or have seen from back in the day....