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Here is a list I peeped the other day that looks pretty solid. It’s from Togashi Shinkaze, who just smashed the 40k ‘Ard Boyz scene a few months ago. I’ve been gearing my Grey Knights to a more Purifier-scoring build, so I’ll definitively be playing around with this list in the future. I just figured out how to duplicate […]

Read More | December 25th, 2011

Check out this sweet Necron Glow Effect Tutorial by Zail. He posted this up earlier, and though I would share- cause it’s really good. Keep up the good work dude, your stuff is spot on. From Zail’s Warhammer:Hi Lads, today I thought I would show you how to make a glow effect on your models. […]

Read More | December 24th, 2011

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. I picked this Rhino up in eBay lot a few years ago, […]

Read More | December 22nd, 2011

Welcome to a new segment here on Spikey Bits, where I go over some rules clarifications and “gotchas” for 5th Edition.  I realize that there may only be less than a year left for this rules set, but there is still tons of time for gaming! Not to mention a few big tournaments left to attend as […]

Read More | December 22nd, 2011

That’s right, this little guy has paint on him now! Jkin appropriated my airbrush the other day to lay down the paint so to speak on his scout speeder! It turned out pretty good! Camouflage is one of the toughest things to paint in my opinion, and he pulled it off without a hitch. If you missed the […]

Read More | December 20th, 2011

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 Mecha- Hive Tyrant from Feast […]

Read More | December 19th, 2011

Army of One- Mechanids

December 19th, 2011

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 | December 17th, 2011

Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know about some items we just put back for sale on the website, and some other general updates. First off I just updated prices on the categories below.  We started getting a ton of backstock on some of this stuff, so it time to mooooove it out! Our loss is […]

Read More | December 17th, 2011

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 | December 16th, 2011

Armies on Parade- TYRANIDS!

December 16th, 2011

Over on Zail’s Warhammer blog is a new Tutorial on how to make the Triarch stalker out of a Ghost Ark kit. He did a great job with his version, which is sorta a hybrid from the Games Workshop conversion they posted up on Facebook. Regardless it rocks, and he really did a good job explaining […]

Read More | December 16th, 2011

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 awesome Draigo Model from Feast […]

Read More | December 16th, 2011

Welcome to the new segment here on Spikey Bits called Warkitteh (or War Kitty), which is basically pics of my cats being stupid. I happen to have several cats, and they all seem to dig my toy soldiers. By dig I mean do dumb things around them, and that my friends is funny. Seriously whats better to […]

Read More | December 15th, 2011

Warkitteh- LolCats Meets 40k

December 15th, 2011

So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how to sort this whole mess out. I want to give this Baneblade away, but I feel like this whole thing got a little out of hand for a variety of reasons. Lets take a look shall we at what went wrong and how to maybe fix […]

Read More | December 15th, 2011

Har, Har, Har! Check out this amazing Scratch built Ork Stompa. I just recently found all my Games Day pictures (YEAH!) and this guy was one of the last things I snapped!  First off, pardon the sneeze guard with scratchy glass Games Workshop uses to keep your models protected. The best conversions in my option […]

Read More | December 14th, 2011

So I spent the weekend posting about all the sweet Necron conversions I found out on different sites.  Most notably were these Triach Stalker conversions that really, really resemble the artwork from the codex. Today however I’m featuring another one of my new Necron conversions, the Ankh Pattern Destroyer. I call it the Ankh mostly because of the curved […]

Read More | December 13th, 2011

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 picture below for an APOCALYPSE sized look. First […]

Read More | December 11th, 2011

More fun Necron Conversions, this time I have a Canoptek Wraith to showcase.  I found this guy over on Zail’s Warhammer Blog, and thought I would share! Let’s take a look at how he made this bad boy below!Here is his first one made from wire, varying sized PVC tubing, and Lychguard. Very easy conversion […]

Read More | December 11th, 2011

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 | December 11th, 2011

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 Imperial Command Tank from WarGamesCon […]

Read More | December 10th, 2011

This week a ton of Necron Triach Stalkers conversion got posted up. They all look great, and besides the varying sizes I think they would all fit in for the model until its release quite nicely. Lets take a look at some of my favorites, oh and don’t forget to checkout all of my Necron conversions so far […]

Read More | December 10th, 2011

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 my Iron Hands test figure. I […]

Read More | December 9th, 2011

Army of One- Fists of Iron

December 9th, 2011

What is the History of Warhammer 40k?

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The Warhammer 40,000 universe has a long and detailed history. It began as a tabletop miniatures game created by the British company Games Workshop in 1987.

Set in a dystopian future where the Imperium of Man, led by the God-Emperor, is locked in a perpetual battle against various alien races and heretical forces.

The game quickly gained popularity and spawned a number of spin-off games, novels, comics, and more. Warhammer 40k has been expanded upon many times over the years and now contains a rich tapestry of lore and backstory.

The history of the Warhammer 40,000 universe is long and complex, but ultimately it is a story of war and conflict.

From the very beginning, the Imperium of Man has been locked in a perpetual battle against its enemies. Whether it be the Orks, the Eldar, or Chaos itself, there has always been someone or something seeking to destroy humanity.

Why is Warhammer 40k so Popular?

lvo tables tournament warhammer eventWarhammer 40,000 is one of the most popular tabletop games in the world. In fact, it’s so popular that there are actually tournaments for it!

Players from all over come together to battle it out for supremacy, and the competition is always fierce.

But what makes Warhammer 40,000 so popular? Well, there are a few things. For starters, it’s a really fun game.

It’s fast-paced and exciting, and there’s a lot of strategic depth to it. Plus, the models are just really cool. Who doesn’t want to collect an army of tiny plastic soldiers?

Another big factor in Warhammer 40,000’s popularity is its community. The game has a very passionate and dedicated fan base, who are always excited to discuss the latest news and developments.

When new players join the game, there’s always someone there to help them out and answer their questions.

Now in its 10th edition, released in June 2023, Warhammer 40,000 is a captivating wargame demanding strategic decisions on the tabletop. Find resources and guides in our dedicated category, catering to both veteran players and new hobbyists alike!

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Born in 1987 as Warhammer 40,000 – Rogue Trader, the game envisions a grim future where humanity battles alien xenos races and Chaos. The Space Marines are a group of superhuman defenders who wield arcane weapons to protect the Imperium of Man.

Warhammer 40k encompasses a large universe setting filled with epic storytelling. You can read many of these stories in ebooks, short stories, and novels from the Black Library publishing arm. 

They have something for everyone, from stories of heroes and heroic victories to gritty crime drama and mind-bending mysteries that will challenge your imagination.

You can also join friends in epic battles at home or in dedicated gaming areas to experience the thrill of Warhammer 40k.

So, if you’re looking for a fun and rewarding hobby, why not give Warhammer 40,000 a try? You might find yourself getting hooked!