The Blacksmith's Desk

February Grimdark Theme Vote Community Decision
February’s theme is officially up for vote, and this time the decision is being left entirely to the community. For February, the focus is St. Patrick’s Day–inspired Grimdark sci-fi, pulling from Irish folklore, gold, luck, and survival themes — reimagined through a dark, tabletop-ready lens. One of the following concepts will be selected and developed into a full February release. The current theme options include: Pot O’ Gold Lads — brutal, gold-laden Space Orc warbands who believe luck is loud and heavy Clurichaun Coin-Snatchers — goblin loot gangs who exist... Read more...
February 2026 Free Warhammer Mini
With the Call to Arms campaign and 1 Million Miniatures challenge in full swing, it’s a great time to stop by your local Warhammer store and take a gander over a future hobby project or two. You can even pick up one of our free Miniatures of the Month while you’re there, and for February the hive fleets have descended to fill our stores with vicious little Termagants. These miniatures may vary from the one shown and will only be available while stocks last, so ask your local store staff how to... Read more...
The BW Terrain & Forge January 2026 Product Drop
The January 2026 BW Terrain & Forge release isn’t about balance updates or polite design. It’s about hard silhouettes, exposed intent, and models that look like they’ve already survived the war. Cyber samurai with skull-lined helms. Space knights wearing defiance like armor. Weapons that don’t look ceremonial... they look used. This is the kind of drop you would’ve seen teased in a grainy late-night trailer between action movies. A voice growls: “This winter… customization fights back.”No lore dump. No hand-holding. Just parts that hit the table and immediately tell your... Read more...
January 2026 Free Warhammer Mini
The new year is just around the corner, and the Warhammer store miniature of the month tradition is set to continue in 2026. From the 3rd of January you can purge your mind of heretical thoughts, receive the Omnissiah’s benediction, and add a Battleclade Servitor to your collection.  Rather than let their servants have pesky things such as free will (which often gets in the way of peak efficiency), Tech-Priests will frequently employ cadres of Battleclade Combat Servitors when undertaking critical missions. With specialised augmentations and weapons, and what little... Read more...
Twas the Night Before Christmas… at the Forge BW Terrain & Forge
Twas the Night Before Christmas… at the Forge
‘Twas the night before Christmas,and all through the Forge,the machines were still running,pushing resin and rage. The molds were all set,the files locked in tight,in hopes that new legendswould march... Read more...
December 2025 Free Warhammer Miniature
Every month you can visit your local Warhammer store to collect a miniature of the month for free. From the 6th of December, you can join the Long Vigil, take up the black armour and silver pauldron, and vow to help hunt down xenos by picking up a Space Marine from the Deathwatch. Veteran warriors drawn from a variety of Chapters – Ultramarines, in the case of the Disruptor on offer in stores – the Deathwatch frequently organise into Kill Teams to battle xenos threats across the galaxy, matching skills,... Read more...
BW Terrain & Forge – December Release Announcement
Discover the newest BW Terrain & Forge December 2025 release: over 60 original GrimDark bits for tabletop miniatures, including helmets, shoulder pads, faction symbols, melee weapons, ranged weapons, shields, and backpacks. Read more...
New Products from BW Terrain & Forge
October didn’t just fly by—it roared through the shop like a chainsword on overdrive. While we’re still waiting for the legal wizards to finish their spellwork on the GW front, I didn’t let the anvil cool down. We cranked out a fresh batch of “foundational” gear—100% unique, zero GW baggage, and ready to hit your hobby table. Weapons? Real-world inspired—imagine your minis rolling with Sig Sauer MPXs straight outta John Wick. Helmets and terrain? All-new, all badass, all BWTF original. Here’s the rundown in case you blinked and missed it:... Read more...
October Free Warhammer Mini
Every month you can visit your local Warhammer store to collect a miniature of the month for free. From the 4th of October, you’ll be able to grab a nice snack, put on the kettle, and settle in for the long wait before the next free mini with your new best pal, a Ratling.   Expert infiltrators who are adept at operating behind enemy lines, Ratlings are frequently utilised by the Astra Militarum to undertake covert operations, their small stature helping them to scurry away if they are prematurely detected.... Read more...
September 2025 Free Warhammer Mini of the Month
Every month you can visit your local Warhammer store to collect a miniature of the month for free, and from the 6th of September you’ll be able to take to the skies with one of the newcomers to the Kharadron Overlords – the Vongrim Harpoon Crew. These morally flexible warriors are former Arkanauts who have fallen on hard times. They now exist at the fringes of Kharadron society, where their monster-hunting skills are highly valued – if barely tolerated by proper duardin. They soar after their quarry on light endrinpacks,... Read more...
August 2025 Free Warhammer Mini
Check out the August 2025 Free Warhammer Mini The Space Wolves hunt their prey across the galaxy, writing their own personal sagas as they defend the Imperium. New recruits find themselves inducted into the ranks of the supremely aggressive Blood Claws, their fiery temperaments and youthful enthusiasm honed in the fires of battle. You can get your very own Blood Claw miniature to take home from 2nd August by visiting your local Warhammer store. These miniatures will only be available while stocks last – ask your local store staff how... Read more...
July 2025 Free Warhammer Mini
Check out the July 2025 Free Warhammer Mini The many followers of Khorne are all united in one savage purpose – to slaughter their foes and pile skulls high for their furious deity. The Goremongers do so while emulating Bloodletters, even going so far as to replace their legs with digitigrade cybernetics. You can get your very own Goremonger for free from the 5th of July by visiting your local Warhammer store. These miniatures will only be available while stocks last – ask your local store staff how to claim... Read more...