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Space Marines Articles, News, Rumors & Updates

Welcome to the battlefield of the Space Marines, the Emperor’s ultimate warriors and humanity’s first line of defense against the galaxy. This is your go-to source for the latest rules, model updates, point changes, and news about the many Chapters that uphold the Imperium’s light.

Learn about their iconic armor, the heroic deeds of their Chapter Masters, and the tactics that make them unstoppable on the battlefield with the links below:


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From the relentless might of the Ultramarines to the fiery zeal of the Salamanders, follow the epic stories of these defenders of humanity as they fight to protect the Imperium from every imaginable threat.

Stay informed on the latest updates for the Adeptus Astartes as they continue their unyielding crusade across the galaxy.

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 another beautiful Astral Claws’ Contemptor Dreadnought on […]

Read More | February 21st, 2012

Welcome to a new segment here on Spikey Bits called War Torn, where I try to capture a perhaps pivotal moment in a battle, or a frame that shows an ongoing conflict from the game we love. Eventually if you click on the War Torn label you’ll be able to scroll through some hopefully amazing battles in frozen […]

Read More | February 20th, 2012

SNIPER! One Shot, One Kill.

February 20th, 2012

Today we have yet more madness, as Jkin has been at it again converting more Spartan Marines. He’s going to be making a whole army of these guys, and I have no doubts that he can do it either. To make his “Spartans” Jkin de-ultraed Marenus Calgar’s Honor Guard, and then added in a spear […]

Read More | February 19th, 2012

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 one of Yepimadork’s Hammer of Forge […]

Read More | February 18th, 2012

Welcome to a new segment here on Spikey Bits called War Torn, where I try to capture a perhaps pivotal moment in a battle, or a frame that shows an ongoing conflict from the game we love. Eventually if you click on the War Torn label you’ll be able to scroll through some hopefully amazing battles in frozen […]

Read More | February 17th, 2012

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 […]

Read More | February 15th, 2012

Madness?!! Jkin has been at it again. This guy really comes up with some great work on the fly. Today I have for you the first of his converted Spartan Marines.  He’s going to be making a whole army of these guys, and I have no doubts that he can do it either. To make […]

Read More | February 14th, 2012

Caleb over at White Metal Games posted up this Land Raider Achilles conversion a while back. I like it, it’s simple and goes together well. The problem with huge intricate projects is that, the bigger they are, the harder they fall- out of interest. Personally I have a ton of half finished projects lying around. These days I just try to keep […]

Read More | February 12th, 2012

Welcome back for a little mid-week conversion fun, and a big milestone. This article is the 100th conversion article on Spikey Bits. Woot!The blog itself will be coming up on its three year birthday this April as well! Believe it or not I was blogging two whole years about the hobby before I starting selling bits […]

Read More | February 8th, 2012

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 […]

Read More | February 4th, 2012

Welcome back for another great cheap and easy conversion. This time we’re going to have a crack at converting another super hot bit; the Combi-Melta gun. This bit, (along with even just the standard melta gun) flies off the shelves for us sales wise. But while it’s a great seller, it’s also one of the […]

Read More | January 31st, 2012

Welcome to Apocalypse Now, a new segment here on Spikey Bits where show off some great shots from various Apocalypse games at the store, and abroad. Eventually when you click on the Apocalypse Now label you’ll be able to scroll through some pretty sweet action shots of some rather large battles. Click the pictures below for an APOCALYPSE sized look. Kroot […]

Read More | January 31st, 2012

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 have for you Yepimadork’s second intense Ironclad Dreadnought conversion. I featured […]

Read More | January 30th, 2012

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. Checkout this sweet yellow Mortis Pattern Contemptor Dreadnought by TerranRaida. -Enjoy MBG […]

Read More | January 27th, 2012

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 an alternative color scheme Razorback by Yepimadork. […]

Read More | January 26th, 2012

Yepimadork came up with this themed escalation army back in the dawn of 5th Edition.  He named his custom chapter the Hammer of the Forge, and they rock. Besides converting the dreads to be the un-released at the time Ironclads, he also painted up the army in a non-conventional scheme and based it as if […]

Read More | January 23rd, 2012

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 Red Scorpions Land Raider Achilles on […]

Read More | January 23rd, 2012

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. Checkout Yepimadork’s intense Ironclad Dreadnought conversion. Looks a lot like as certain tracked […]

Read More | January 21st, 2012