All articles tagged with #hobby
Games Workshop’s Warhammer Community published a new Rumour Engine teaser on October 6, 2026, featuring an image of mysterious foliage. The post invites fans to guess the upcoming product release on social media, continuing a weekly series of cryptic hints. The teaser follows previous clues involving jewelry and potential weapons, maintaining the brand’s strategy of building anticipation through community engagement.
Games Workshop’s Warhammer Community published a Q&A addressing fan questions about the Big Autumn Preview, covering new product lines like the Khazalite Holds and Legion of the Damned, as well as the Warhammer Tone Pro paint system.
Games Workshop released a new cartoon animation titled 'Only in Death: 40,000 Ways to Die' on October 2, 2026. The video depicts cartoonish Intercessors being killed in various ways to illustrate the harsh realities of serving as a Space Marine in the 41st Millennium. The release coincides with the pre-order launch of the new Space Marines Codex and associated kits.
Games Workshop has launched its new Warhammer Tone Pro paint range, featuring 150 colors across 30 hues. Golden Demon winner Katarzyna Górska tested the line in Nottingham, joining other top painters in evaluating the new system. The paints are designed for faster application, offering strong coverage and vibrant tones, though some users note quick drying times and the retention of the controversial pot design.
Games Workshop's new Warhammer Tone Pro paint range, featuring 150 colors across 30 hues, is drawing mixed reactions from top painters and hobbyists. While Golden Demon winner Kentaro Ikeda praises the system for its efficiency, independent reviewers note that the paints dry quickly and retain the controversial pot design.
Warhammer Community announces Warhammer Academy, a free online resource with 150+ instructional videos across Warhammer 40,000 and more settings. It guides new hobbyists through three paths—lore/collecting, building/painting, or gaming—featuring faction-focused Lessons, progress badges, and self-paced learning, with in-store guidance available as the hub opens.
Warhammer Community introduces Warhammer Academy, a free hub for newcomers and hobbyists featuring more than 150 videos on Warhammer 40,000 (with plans to expand to Warhammer Age of Sigmar) that cover lore, collecting, building and painting, and gameplay, with enrolment beginning soon.
The US leg of Golden Demon 2026 reveals Finalist pins across Warhammer 40,000 categories (Single Miniature, Unit/Kill Team, Large Model or Vehicle, Epic Scale, and Diorama) with accompanying galleries of standout entries. A video roundup of the winners is linked, and Golden Demon will also appear at SPIEL in Essen in October. More Finalist features are coming next week, and Painting Desk Roadshow on Warhammer TV will include interviews, including with Slayer Sword winner David Arroba.
Warhammer Community launches the Million Miniatures Challenge and the Call to Arms promotion, inviting fans to pledge to paint 25+, 50+, or 100+ miniatures by May 9 at local Warhammer stores. The team shares their own pledges (ranging from 25 to 100+ models) and notes rewards for milestones (a pin badge at 25, a purity-seal water pot stand at 50, and a brush tin at 100). The article also promotes recruiting newcomers via Call to Arms, tracking progress at stores, and mentions the upcoming Commemorative Series miniatures and store finder to participate.
Two Warhammer Community team members paint the Nightbringer C’tan Shard in distinctly different styles: Joel goes with a purple-robed, energy-green Necron look featuring a black-silver body and Luxion Purple highlights, while Luke creates a molten-metal aesthetic with Leadbelcher/Runefang Steel, bright red glows, a purple lightning effect, and White Scar edge highlights on a green-toned base with subtle lighting around Scarabs. The post showcases two approaches, offers paint tips, and invites readers to pre‑order the model and share their results on social media.
A Warhammer+ episode showcases a 30-year-old Cities of Sigmar army built by Rich, highlighting the long-term hobbyist dedication and the evolution of miniatures, alongside other Warhammer content like battle reports and interviews, emphasizing the rich lore and community engagement.
Rod Stewart is upgrading his extensive model railway collection, which he relocated from Los Angeles to his English estate. The 156 sq meter setup, modeled after mid-20th-century New York City and Chicago, features intricate details and took 23 years to build. Stewart plans to enhance the display with advanced lighting, sound effects, and automation. Known for his passion for model trains, Stewart has dedicated significant time to this hobby, even while on tour. He is also set to perform at Glastonbury 2025.
Remote controlled tractor pulling, a scaled-down version of traditional tractor pulls, has gained popularity as a niche hobby, with the National Radio Control Truck Pulling Association (NR/CTPA) hosting annual competitions. Mark Damewood, the NR/CTPA Executive Board President, highlighted the supportive and family-oriented nature of the sport, which features various categories and attracts participants from across the country and internationally. Despite its unconventional appeal, remote controlled tractor pulling offers a unique and fun community for enthusiasts looking for a new hobby.
A treasure-hunter in England, Richard Brock, discovered a 64.8-gram gold nugget, potentially the largest ever found in the UK, with an estimated value of £30,000 to £40,000. Despite arriving late and using faulty equipment, Brock's find highlights the growing popularity of metal detecting as a hobby, driven by the thrill of finding treasure and connecting with history. While technology has advanced the pursuit, Brock's discovery underscores the role of luck and intuition in unearthing valuable artifacts.
A metal detectorist in England discovered a 64.8-gram gold nugget, potentially the largest ever found in the country, with an estimated value of $38,000, despite using faulty equipment and arriving late to the search. The hobby of metal detecting has been gaining popularity, with enthusiasts drawn to the thrill of finding historical artifacts and treasures. While the excitement of discovering valuable items is a primary motivation, enthusiasts also find joy in connecting with the past and escaping the pressures of modern life.