historicals

Goonhammer Historicals: Footsore Baron’s War Miniatures

This Thursday for Historicals, Variance Hammer Eric takes a look at the Footsore Baron's War range.

Goonhammer’s Non-GW Miniature of the Year 2024 – Staff Picks

Look folks, we made it. It's 2025 and the year is looking bright(?) with plenty to look forwards to! As we usher in the new we have a few things to look back on at last year before we're...

Goonhammer Historicals: New Year, New Minis. Getting Started in the Black Powder Era

2025 is upon us - time for new minis, new wars to study, and new uniforms to paint! We look at some from the black powder era in Monday's Historicals.

How to Paint Everything: Napoleonic French Artillery (1813-15)

Time to bring up the dogs of war, the heavy guns, and get them on the table! We're looking at how to paint the Napoleonic Army, 1813-15.

Bair’s 2024 Year in Review: Being Good Enough

Bair recaps his hobby journey in 2024, talking about what he accomplished and making peace with being good enough.

Goonhammer Historicals: The Silver Bayonet Mini-Campaign – The War on Christmas Part Two

The final two scenarios in the Silver Bayonet War on Christmas mini-campaign.

Goonhammer Historicals: The Silver Bayonet Mini-Campaign – The War on Christmas Part One

With Christmas almost upon us, Mugginns is here with a short mini-campaign for The Silver Bayonet based on the holiday season.

Goonhammer Historicals: Wargames Atlantic Conquistador and Renaissance Cavalry Review

While the proliferation of black powder weapons across the battlefields of the world would change the nature of warfare, soldiers mounted on horses continued to play a major role in combat until the early 20th century. Heavily armored knights,...

Goonhammer Historicals: Christmas Gift Guide

It is indeed that season once again, so if you are looking for gift inspiration, hearty recommendations, or just don’t know what to buy the miniature or gaming hobbyist in your life (including yourself; buy yourself something nice), Merry...

Goonhammer Historicals: Bolt Action 3rd Edition Review

Bolt Action 3rd Edition is the newest version of Warlord Games flagship wargame. For those who don't know, Bolt Action is a 28mm platoon/company-sized World War II wargame. From the early days of the blitzkrieg, to the final days...