40k Top Bloggers

I decided to share 5 of my favorite blogs with my readers as well as explaining why they're 'Top Bloggers'.

Santa Cruz Warhammer - John and Mike at Santa Cruz Warhammer have a real love for the hobby and it shows! They regularly give back to the community with free give-away's (one of which I won) and have great models to-boot.

From the Warp - Ron's great attitude about the different aspects of the hobby is very straight-forward and well thought out. (much like his projects) I like Rogue Trader Fridays, Ron's tutorials are great, and I'm always finding new blog to follow! With the semi-recent addition of a few guest authors this blog has growth in all areas. His blogger group now boasts "over 400 members" so definately "take a minute and see what's new."

Going on Campaign - This site seems to be at the forefront of campaigning for 40k. I could tell you all about the maps, markers, tokens, and campaign styles but it's simply something you'll have to take in yourself.

The Vanus Temple - Not only does this blog boast some of the coolest Deathwing models I've ever seen but the layout is simply gorgeous. Always a blast to read if you're into all the aspects of the hobby.

DEI GRECI - Described as an "Airmobile Imperial Guard Regiment for Warhammer 40,000", this blog features a project of immense proportion: an 'Athena Steampunk Airship'. Think huge and detailed. This guy carves plasticard for days.

Don't feel excluded if I follow your blog but you didn't make this list! It's not a definitive top 5, just stuff I'm enjoying lately.

Product Review: MaxMini Bits (guard/sm/traitors/etc)

I recently won some MaxMini bits from Santa Cruz Warhammer. They asked for some feedback so I thought I'd take a few pics of the pieces and post a little review. (though I don't see the bits as available on the site yet)

All of these pieces are on the higher end of the detail spectrum (definately high enough for 40k). The packs will find many uses for many a guard player but I'm partial on the horned gas-mask head (even if I did have to file down a chaos star and clip the horns to get it lookin how I wanted it).

The roman style heads are okay in my opinion, I'm sure someone will fancy them. They look like they could be used for some veterans or pre-heresy style stuff. The other 'marine' type heads are pretty cool. I really like the dual re-breather on the one. There's also a few traitor guard heads in there that I find to be not so thrilling, but once again that's just a matter of style-preference more than anything.

Here's a WIP shot of some skitarii I used the gas mask heads on..


Overrall 8.5/10 - Good job MaxMini!

Once again, thanks Santa Cruz Warhammer!