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Well I don’t sparkle, but so far I seem to be aging like a vampire. Ever wonder who the Man Boy Genius (MBG) is, or what he looks like? Check out this video interview by the Rocky Mountain 40k from the Feast of Blades tournament, but forgive me as the exhaustion from the weekend and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Here is a guest post from TPM about a big post Feast of Blades Grey Knight Meta game debate. You may recognize this build, as I touched on a early version of the list a little while ago.It’s definitely a good list, and worth reading up on. You can check out TPM’s blog here. From TPM:After a […]
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FTW Games, the home of Spikey Bits, will be hosting one of the 2012 ADEPTICON Championship Primers on February 18th at 10 AM. What does this mean for you? Well we’ll be using practice mission for the big event at Adepticon later in the year. So if you are going, this will be perfect practice for you. If not […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Well in keeping with the New Year’s tradition, here is a collection of the best Tyranids Armies that I featured in 2011 (and even a couple I haven’t). If you want to find out more about any of these armies, you can always click on the Tyranids category as well. Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in […]
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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 expertly painted Cestus assault ram on display […]
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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 there are a few big tournaments left to […]
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Well in keeping with the New Year’s tradition, here is a collection of the best Ork Armies that I featured in 2011 (and even a couple I haven’t). If you want to find out more about any of these armies, you can always click on the Orks category as well. Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in […]
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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 Thousand Son Model I painted up awhile back. […]
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Today we have a guest post by Lil’waagh. This guy is a regular in my shop and kicks out some fantastic work, not to mention the fact he’s a youngblood, still in High School! Recently he posted a small airbrush tutorial on chipped metal, on his blog and I though I would share with everyone since […]
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Well in keeping with the New Year’s tradition, here is a collection of the best Tau Armies that I featured in 2011 (and even a couple I haven’t). If you want to find out more about any of these armies, you can always click on the Tau category as well. Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in […]
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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 the new Contemptor Dreadnought on display […]
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There seems to be a general trend lately of moving to Land Speeders to provide mobile firepower for Space Marine Armies. However with 6th Edition looming in the far distance like a fat shadowy enigma, it may be better to magnetize everything these days to take full advantage of any new rules changes. I made a few […]
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Well in keeping with the New Year’s tradition, here is a collection of the best Dark Eldar Armies that I featured in 2011 (and even a couple I haven’t). If you want to find out more about any of these armies, you can always click on the Dark Eldar category as well. Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I […]
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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 a Alpha Legionnaire with custom Bolt gun by […]
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Welcome back to another week of Spikey Bits! I’ve been a busy bee and have lots of new and exciting stuff to talk about over the next several weeks! First off though is these crazy cool Tau Ninja Pathfinder models Jkin just finished up the other day. The green stuff work on these guys is […]
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Well in keeping with the New Year’s tradition, here is a collection of the best Space Wolves Armies that I featured in 2011 (and even a couple I haven’t). If you want to find out more about any of these armies, you can always click on the Space Wolves category as well. Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I […]
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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 my Salamander Space Marine Battle Brother. […]
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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.
Warhammer 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!
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!
