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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 Guardsman on 4-Wheeler, that […]

Read More | April 4th, 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 one of Jkin’s finished Sword Brethren Terminator Knights.  […]

Read More | April 4th, 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 very nicely detailed Lord Draigo from Feast of […]

Read More | April 3rd, 2012

Today I have more of Beast’s Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii Army to showcase for you.Ad Mech always seems to have a special place in everyone’s hearts.  When you see conversions, they are either pretty much terrible, or off the wall amazing! I like these little guys, as they seem to be just the right mix of […]

Read More | April 3rd, 2012

Leading off what I hope will be exciting Spring of new releases, are the new Games Workshop Citadel Paints.As you have probably heard by now this is a complete re-release of the old line, as many colors have been redone, and some colors brought back from the Eye of Terror even. The complete set encompasses […]

Read More | April 3rd, 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 | April 2nd, 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 amazing Sanguinary Guard model painted […]

Read More | April 2nd, 2012

Well the contest is official closed now, but wait there’s more!First off I really do appreciate the all the comments you guys have left on here lately, and I really tried to pack a lot of content into this month. I’ll be drawing the winners sometime this week, when I have time to get it […]

Read More | April 2nd, 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 my “old” painted Forgeworld […]

Read More | April 1st, 2012

Starting with today, all Sundays from now on will be XENOS FUNDAY SUNDAY, here on Spikey Bits!Why? I dunno seemed like a good idea at the time….. So buckle up buttercup, its going to be a bumpy ride cause there are some aliens looking for a good fight! Welcome to Army of One, where I display a […]

Read More | April 1st, 2012

MBG back again with the last, for now at least, of my Games Workshop 2012 Release Schedule musings.Last time I talked a lot about the all the rumored upcoming releases, but what about post 6th edition? What do we have to look forward to this fall? So today’s rant will be about late year releases. […]

Read More | March 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 take a one of Jkin’s finished Sword Brethren Terminator Knights.  […]

Read More | March 30th, 2012

Welcome to Flashback Fridays, where I dig deep for something cool that I have from back in the day.  Which according to the comic Dane Cook was a Wednesday. You always hear the question: “How did you get into the hobby?”, and for me it was getting bored with assembling fighter jet models. I could never afford […]

Read More | March 30th, 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 | March 29th, 2012

Well it’s looking like I’m able to crank out about a video per week as of late, which is great cause I like doing new stuff and having fun with the blog.Plus it’s semi informative, and inspiring to boot (well…. statement not scientifically proven). I’ve also noticed that I have over 32 videos in the […]

Read More | March 29th, 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 very nicely detailed Captain Lysander from Feast of […]

Read More | March 28th, 2012

One of the guys at the store just got this sweet Slaaneshi Exorcist back from White Metal Games, in anticipation of some Chaos fun hopefully in the near future.This thing is wicked cool, so I wanted to show it off some and maybe eventually make a datasheet for it. The Conversion(s) Well this monstrosity started […]

Read More | March 28th, 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 | March 28th, 2012

Another week has gone by, and now we have more work to show off by Jkin.Last week I featured his converted Sword Brethren Terminators and this week well, we have they finished product.  Boy do they look good. Everything that seemed to be “off” on them before paint really came together with the addition of […]

Read More | March 27th, 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 | March 26th, 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 very nicely detailed Grey Knights Stormraven from Feast […]

Read More | March 26th, 2012

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!