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Here comes my unboxing of the new Core Set: I've got HQ sprue images for the new Chaos kits, a scale comparison of the new Warriors with Marauders and various AoS Chaos models, a list of all build options plus a 4K unboxing video, in which I guide you through the assembly instructions and flip through the revised rulebook: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/07/this-warhammer-the-old-world-core-set-has-the-best-chaos-warriors-gw-have-ever-made-review/

The new Chaos Warriors are big chunky lads! So many callbacks to the 90s Chaos Warriors regiment and the very first plastic Chaos Warriors. Level of detail is insane, but these are probably the best Chaos Warriors ever made IMO.

The new Chaos Warriors are big chunky lads! So many callbacks to the 90s Chaos Warriors regiment and the very first plastic Chaos Warriors. Level of detail is insane, but these are probably the best Chaos Warriors ever made IMO.

This graphic comes from my Old World Core Set unboxing: I've got HQ sprue images for the new Chaos kits, plus a list of all build options plus a 4K unboxing video, in which I guide you through the assembly instructions and flip through the revised rulebook: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/07/this-warhammer-the-old-world-core-set-has-the-best-chaos-warriors-gw-have-ever-made-review/

Old World vs Slaves to Darkness Chaos Warriors, which ones are your favourites?

So here comes my unboxing of the Maximus Battle Group & Whirlwind: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/06/horus-heresy-maximus-battle-group-whirlwind-reviewed-big-box-small-compromises/

I have high-res sprue images for the MkIV Legionaries and Assault Squad, plus the Whirlwind. No big surprises for the MkIV Marines, same 5 poses as with the other armour marks. The Assault Squad does indeed recycle the MkVI jump pack sprue, plus you only get one pair of arms for each models. So using those power lances elsewhere will be difficult, since 4 out of 5 are wielded two-handed and require their specific arms.

Contemptor is indeed the full kit with all weapon options, even though the promo shot shows the basic version from Age of Darkness.

What do you think? I love the MkIV redesign, but I'm still a bit meh about the MkVI jump packs.

Check out my unboxing of the new Lord of Hysteria with a list of all build options plus a high-res photo of the sprue. The kit has a little easter egg underneath that domed helmet, which you can see on the sprue image :D

https://taleofpainters.com/2026/06/excess-on-parade-lord-of-hysteria-the-decadent-host-accursed-reflection-reviewed/

Surprisingly similar. Zerglings are a bit chubbier but have a similar mass, Terran Marines have a bit of a wider frame than Primaris Marines.

I also have high-res sprue images and a list of all build options for all the Zerg & Terrans kits from the Founders Edition box here: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/06/starcraft-tmg-starter-set-founders-edition-review-better-value-than-armageddon/

I'm going on a journey through time, ranking every 40k starter and launch set! With pre-orders for Armageddon just around the corner, I thought it was the perfect moment to pause and look back at everything that came before. I'll tell you where we think Armageddon stands compared to all the previous 40k starter and launch sets, share our favourite starter sets from nearly 40 years of Warhammer, and show you our collections of lovingly painted starter set miniatures: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/06/ranking-every-40k-starter-set-plus-our-thoughts-on-armageddon/

What's your ranking? Do you also have the 2nd Edition starter set on the second-to-last place or is it just my trauma of saving for ages for this box as a teenager, couple of months before it got replaced with 3rd Editon? :D

Hey folks, got my hands on the Founders Edition starter set. As I usually do with my Warhammer kit reviews over on Tale of Painters, I took high-res images of all the sprues from the box. Terrans, Zergs, plus the Lost Temple terrain. Thought this would be helpful, as AFAIK Archon doesn't have these on their website.

I also built a few models plus filmed an unboxing in 4K, in which I go through all the components in the box and walk you through the assembly guide of each kit. I also have a scale comparison with some Termagants and Marines: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/06/starcraft-tmg-starter-set-founders-edition-review-better-value-than-armageddon/

If you wanna take a look at the new Falchion neutron-wave cannon sprues, plus the Spartan Prometheus, check out my unboxing and review: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/05/falchion-and-spartan-prometheus-review-the-legion-motor-pool-just-got-a-lot-more-dangerous/

The Falchion replaces the turret sprue of the Fellblade with two new sprues for the cannon, while the Spartan Prometheus trades the lascannon arrays sprue for the laser destroyers and gravis heavy bolter frame that we know from the Fellblade.

In part 2 of my Cities of Sigmar mega review, I cover the kits for Erasmus Zonn, the Aqshian Pyrocaster, Amethyst Knellmage, and the Dawner's Triumpf faction terrain piece: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/05/cities-of-sigmar-review-part-2-erasmus-zonn-battlemages-a-dawners-triumph/

I have high-res sprue images plus a list of all build options, and the Dawner's Triumph kit is by far my most favourite kit. It has an absurd amount of extra candles, scrolls, and bitz, plus the rendition of the details and casting sharpness is a big step-up from other "designed in the UK, made in China" Warhammer kits. What do you think?

Part 1 of my Cities of Sigmar review covers the Cogfort and Gate Gargants with HQ sprue images and a list of all build options. I also filmed an unboxing for the Cogfort, inc. a walk-through the assembly guide so you can see all the options. There's so much you can do wit this kit, like swapping the legs to lean the Cogfort into various angles. As a contrast, the Gargants are just monopose models without any options (and lots of seam lines).

Check my review here: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/05/of-cogforts-and-gate-gargants-cities-of-sigmar-unboxing-part-1/

Here are high-res photos for both the Spectre Squad and Red Terror from Kill Team: Terror on Devlan.

The Spectre Squad kit is packed with bits, each model can either have a las-rifle or las-carbine, has two head options, plus additional bitz and heads to make one or two special operatives variants.

On my website, I made a complete list of assembly options plus I have an unboxing video, in which I flip-through the assembly guide so you can see all the assembly options, plus a look into the Devlan dossier: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/05/red-terror-respawned-kill-team-terror-on-devlan-unboxing

Here is my Gundam Aerial HG build. Nothing too special, just some panel lining, colour correction, stickers upgraded to decals, and matte topcoat. Was one of my first builds, finished this in 2024, but haven't got around to taking pictures until now.

The first photo is all in camera with minimal editing (like removing the stand), no AI :)

Got some more pictures and a list of products used here on my website: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/05/the-witch-from-mercurys-iconic-mecha-deserves-a-clean-build-and-heres-mine/

For those missing the sprue images for the new Solar Auxilia kits, I've got you covered. Here are HQ sprue images for the Rapier Batteries and Charonite Ogryn, inc. a rundown of all the build options (the Rapier gunners have so many arm and posing options!). Check my review here: https://taleofpainters.com/2026/05/solar-auxilia-rapier-batteries-charonite-ogry-section-review-stunning-models-brutal-build-time/