Here’s the latest tabletop miniatures wargaming news and expert commentary from the worlds of Warhammer for September 5th, 2026!
Looking to stay ahead of the curve in the Warhammer and miniatures hobby? Here’s your quick roundup of the freshest news from this week’s Warhammer and tabletop miniatures scene!
So, let’s get into this week’s hottest topics in the Warhammer hobby and the wargaming and tabletop miniatures space, all chosen by your clicks and views!
Latest Warhammer & Tabletop Miniatures Hobby News
GW Axes 15 Ork Codex Units to Legends
The Ork cuts are official; Burna Boyz and Lootas have Legends rules, while 15 other Ork units are Legendary Proxies with “counts as” replacements. Read More
Games Workshop’s Community Trust Problem Keeps Growing
The Games Workshop controversy gets messy again after Warhammer fans question their recent communication, releases, and long-term support decisions. Read More
GW Axes its Free Miniature of the Month Promo Now
Games Workshop announced that the “Free” part of the Miniature of the Month is finished, and a new in-store offer is coming soon. Read More
FLG MSR PRO Tape Measure Takes the Hassle Out of Measuring
The FLG MSR PRO tape measure locks as the tape extends, so you can hold a model in one hand and measure with the other. Read More
7 Thunderhawk 40k Gunship Models Since the 90s
Seven Thunderhawk kits since the 90s: the $649.99 metal original, the $950 Forge World resin, two plastic epic-scale kits, and 2026’s crashed terrain piece. Read More
GW Pulls The Plug on More Space Marines, Sends 17 Units To Legends
Space Marines Codex 11th Edition cuts 17 units, sending Tactical Squads, Razorbacks, and Pedro Kantor to proxies and Legends. Read More
Space King Makes $2 Million in One Day Roasting Games Workshop
Flashgitz’s Space King board game blasted past $2 million in less than a day with a Warhammer 40k parody done right. Read More
Thunderhawk Impact Site: GW’s Plastic Bait-and-Switch
GW revealed the Thunderhawk Impact Site: a four-piece plastic terrain kit built from a crashed gunship, and not the flyer anyone wanted, with no price or date yet. Read More
Warhammer 40k Balance Dataslate: August 2026 Rules Changes Winners & Losers
40k Balance Dataslate guide for August 2026 is here! See what changed, the biggest buffs/nerfs by faction index, and the official PDF downloads. Read More
MiniWarGaming Says They May Not Be Able To Continue
MiniWarGaming has its building up for sale and is liquidating its studio armies and staff while Ravaged Star backers are still waiting on Wave One. Read More
New Munitorum Field Manual 11th Edition Points Updates: 2026 Guide
The new Munitorum Field Manual has the latest Warhammer 40k points updates and changes from July 2026 to build your new 11th Edition army lists now! Read More
New Warhammer 40k Legends in 11th Edition: Rules & Datasheets
Your guide to all the models that have been moved to Warhammer 40k Legends, their new 11th edition rules, where to get them, and why they were retired. Read More
Miniswap Price Tracker Shows What Warhammer Minis Sell For
Miniswap’s new price tracker shows what Warhammer miniatures have actually sold for, split by condition, so pricing a used kit stops being a guess. Read More
Space Marines Intercessors Finally Get Their Back Banners
Space Marines Intercessors are back with proper back banners for the first time in the kit’s history, and Vanguard Veterans finally get more bits. Read More
New Warhammer 40k 2026 Roadmap, 11th Edition Release Schedule
Here is the latest Warhammer 40k 2026 Roadmap for new releases, featuring the release schedule for most upcoming products, including 11th edition and beyond. Read More
Why Warhammer 40k is so Expensive: The Six-Month Army Cycle
Why is Warhammer so expensive? GW now builds 40k around meta-chasers who rebuy an army every six months, leaving collectors behind. Read More
Warhammer 40k Tier List 2026: Best & Worst Factions Ranked
Our Warhammer 40k tier list ranks every faction by win rate; see which 40k armies are crushing the 11th Edition meta and which ones are flopping hard. Read More
40k Necromunda Pre-Order Pricing & Lineup Revealed
The new Necromunda House Goliath and House Escher release pricing and lineup are here for what is hitting pre-order this Saturday. Read More
New Space Marines Codex Rumors: Models + Vehicles For 11th Edition
New 40k Space Marines 11th edition rumors point to a second wave after the launch box: Primarchs, Ravenwing, updated vehicles, and a new codex! Read More
Firstborn Space Marines Aren’t Illegal, They’re Just Homeless Now
Firstborn Space Marines sent to Legends keep their rules, but the ones GW called close enough lost theirs. Here’s what all that does to your 40k collection. Read More
50 Best Warhammer 40k Alternative Miniatures & STLs (2026)
The 50 best Warhammer 40k alternative miniatures and proxies: third-party companies, STL files, and printable models to replace GW kits without the price tag. Read More
New 2026 Warhammer Price Increases: Complete List Breakdown
Think Games Workshop prices are safe this year? Here’s why a 2026 Warhammer price increase still looks likely, and what’s changed about this year. Read More
New Space Marine Codex Buffs Marines but Cuts Model Counts
The new Space Marine Codex makes every Marine hit harder while armies get smaller, so you’ll face fewer models, but they will be tougher and stronger now! Read More
Best Free Warhammer 40k Army Builder Apps (11th Edition)
The best free Warhammer 40k army builder and 40k list builder apps for 11th Edition, ranked: New Recruit, GrimSlate, Battle Forge, War Organ, and more. Read More
New Warhammer+ Miniatures: Subscribers Now Get Both Minis in 2026
New Warhammer+ miniatures for 2026 are here, and this year your subscription nets you both models plus a first-ever Warhammer Yearbook. Read More
Final Thoughts: Warhammer & Tabletop Miniatures Hobby News
Thanks for staying up-to-date with the latest in wargaming hobby news and announcements. Hopefully, you’re now armed with enough knowledge to dominate your next gaming session or miniatures hobby purchase!
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What do you think about the latest miniatures and tabletop gaming news for this week?
