Here it is, Mike Haspil’s Grey Knights army from years ago. We talked about this on the Long War recently so enjoy this blast from the 40k past.
This army and post have definitely aged. But part of the magic of the hobby is when we get to reminisce.
Before we founded Long War TV, or even the Forge the Narrative podcast, we all just played 40k just like we do now still. With that in mind, let’s take a look back at this post of Haspil’s great Grey Knight Army as it was back in the day at Feast of Blades 2011 Warhammer 40k GT!
You see at that event, there was no painting award on the Feast of Blades Invitational side. Instead, there was players’ choice, and it went to Mike Haspil for his amazing Knights of Titan army.
Mike had been working hard on this army leading up to Feast, both on the hobby and play-testing side. Fortunately, he had a great play-test buddy in the form of second-place finisher Kenny Boucher to square off against, and Mike’s no slouch when it comes to modeling either.
Haspil’s Grey Knights Army: 40k Blast From The Past
Shelving his customary Space Wolves he went to town on this army, and it really shows. Check out this amazing Mordrak and ghost squad for starters!
Yep, he even used the old circa 80’s Grey Knight models for ghosts. And that’s just for starters, take a look at the detailed banners Mike made for his Dreadnoughts.
He even made custom tokens and a nameplate for his display board, WIN!
The rest of the army is below, take some time to click on all the pictures, it’s definitely worth it.
Evey today, Mike’s still got it!
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About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
