Hang 'Em High

The bangingest box of models GW put out in a while, there was never a question in my mind as to whether I'd get the Necromunda Hangers On. The question was 'when', and the answer was 'as soon as they were back in stock.'

All The King's Horses And All The King's Men

 The egg man returns - goo goo g'joob!

Marvel Crisis Protocol event - Hydra-de-hi!

Last weekend, I treated the Hydra crew to a stay at Maplins, where the blood flowed across the Hawaiian ballroom and into the Olympic-sixed swimming pool.

Four games of Marvel Crisis Protocol coming up!

Emotionally White Scarred: White Scars vs Necrons

Continuing the Jimulthuan Campaign, I, Pootle, am determined to regain full control of my home planet of Bagot Prime. This time I'm up against the Necrons led by Jhnlk (it's me, hello!).

Crisis in Zamaroon: Hydra vs Convocation

 The campaign for the Jimulthuan Quadrant is taking place across time, space and intellectual property!

Hela Cool

 I think not giving her the One Ring was probably the right call.

When Life Gives You Renegs, Make Renegade: Chaos Space Marines vs Space Marines

It's been a dark age since I last fought on Drawbridge. Those darn cults are up in arms again, though, and someone's got to put them down. 
 

Eat My Hammer!

 I assume Mjolnir is gluten-free, but do check with the catering staff first.

Avengerz with a Z

 Time for some off-brand superheroes!

King in the North game 3: Harlequins vs T'au

 

After a really fun game against Ultramarines (see batrep here), my last game of the last King in the North was against Alchemist Dave and his stunning T'au list.

King in the North game 2: Harlequins vs Ultramarines

 

Having lost my first game against Necrons (write-up here), my second game at this years (final) King in the North pitted my old lead Harlequins against George's beautiful Ultramarines!

King in the North game 1: Harlequins vs Necrons

 

It's King in the North again! And this is the last time Brapscallion is running the event (because he wants to play rather than organise, which is fair enough). I've been painting up my lead Harlequins with the express purpose of bringing something special along to this event.

Manoeuvers in the Jimulthuan Quadrant: I

 

The early stages of the war seemed so little. Only with hindsight was it possible to see the genesis of the terrible conflict yet to come. 

Penitent Defence: Sisters of Battle vs Chaos Space Marines

 Round one of the Campaign draws to a close as the Chaos Fleet descends upon the Imperial world of Alebus. Can I defend it? Hold my beerbus!

Saving The Beast 'Till Last

 My final X-Man. Disconcerting, yet provocative!

Storm Warning

Do you know what happens to a model when it's mounted on a fragile strip of lightning?

The same thing that happens to everything else.

Low-Key Finished

 The Prince of Lies! (there's a lot of it about, apparently)

Cyke!

 The X-Men's first field leader, making indoor sunglasses cool since 1963.

I Dream Of Jean Grey

 Painted up in less time than she ruled as Queen of England!

Termagaunts of Endearment: Astra Militarum vs Tyranids

It's the second game in the Jimulthuan Quadrant Campaign. The Imperium is under assault by Xenos - will Rylstone fall?

The Greatest Showman

 The original yellow costume. Eat your heart out, Bananaman.

Get Off My Land...Raider!: Ultramarines vs Death Guard

Kraken recently posted about starting up a new campaign and Stylus and I (Pootle) are kicking things off, harking back to 8th edition with my Ultramarines trying to kick the Death Guard off my home planet of Bagot Prime.

A Statement of My Intent

A body of water, left still, inevitably rots. 

Schmeeroquest

 Bits box!

Unglaublich!

 With a whiff of brimstone, he's here!

I'm Loving Angel Instead

Have no fear - Captain Hula-Hoop is here!

The Iceman Drybrusheth

 I'll admit it: this one felt like cheating.

Archangel Fails

 When a regular angel isn't enough, it's time for an upgrade.

Timecop

 In the grim darkness of the far future, Jheri curls are still in fashion.

Just let your soul glow.

The Jimulthuan Quadrant - Campaign Rules

 Map campaign ahoy - I've got three players invested. Here is the lie of the land at the start of the campaign and how we're going to play it. 

Sham Pains

This post was supposed to be about the year ahead, rather than the year behind. While there's still time in January, time to set myself some hobby goals!

What's New, Shadowcat?

Next up for the X-Men: the original teenage sidekick with the potty mouth:

Fire on my Position: Astra Militarum vs Adeptus Custodes

 I’m off the mark for 40k games in 2026!

Psylocke, Stock and Barrel

A superhero pun isn't unusual, but naming a character Psylocke because her powers affect the psyche takes the biscuit.

Ultimate Encounter: Just The Parker Luck

"Can the arachnid anarchist sink any lower? Now he's interrupting a peaceful hostage situation to harass innocent scientists, lion tamers and close-up magic enthusiasts. Spider-Man is a MENACE!"

Just another day in the life of Peter Parker - rescue Spider-Convention attendees from the clutches of the Sinister Six. And take a couple of exciting photos for Robbie, because he needs to make rent.

X Marks The Spot

The X-Men journey starts from the beginning!

Make it so!

Clowning around

 

This has been an absolutely amazing project: back in 1991 a friend left the hobby and gave me his box of original lead Harlequins. I've been eyeing them occasionally since getting back into the hobby but finally plucked up the courage to paint them...and (decided to try to match the original box art too.

New Year's Resolve

 Happy 2026!