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NewsA New Way to Collect Warpaints Fanatic: Flexible Colour Triads PLUS+

A New Way to Collect Warpaints Fanatic: Flexible Colour Triads PLUS+

The Warpaints Fanatic Flexible Colour Triad System just got darker, bolder, and more inspiring. Flexible Colour Triad PLUS+ adds a curated John Blanche Masterclass shade to each set—perfect for enr...

NewsThe Future of Speedpaint Is Here: Pre-Order Speedpaint Markers Now

The Future of Speedpaint Is Here: Pre-Order Speedpaint Markers Now

Painting just got a whole lot faster—and a whole lot more fun. Meet Speedpaint Markers: The Army Painter's fan-favourite Speedpaint 2.0 formula in an easy-to-use, portable marker. No setup or clean...

NewsThe Army Painter Boxed Sets: Meet All the Miniatures

The Army Painter Boxed Sets: Meet All the Miniatures

We love celebrating the artists and studios whose miniatures adorn the covers of our box sets, showcasing what's possible with the paints inside. Now you can discover who made them, which minis the...

NewsArt Without Fear: Watch Roman Lappat's Journey

Art Without Fear: Watch Roman Lappat's Journey

At The Army Painter we’ve always believed painting should be fearless. Joyful. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Roman Lappat to capture the spirit of painting in our new mini documentary.

EventsThe Fastest Paint in the West!

The Fastest Paint in the West!

This town ain't big enough for the two of us...

NewsThe Arena Challenge: Summer Vibes and Hobby Strides

The Arena Challenge: Summer Vibes and Hobby Strides

Join our Arena Challenge contestants as they showcase their summer hobby progress on their burgeoning Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar forces!

NewsBionic Bristles

Bionic Bristles

Watch Evolution in Progress. It’s bionic.

NewsHow Bay Area Open Best in Show Winner Roman Cruz Is Sharing the Hobby

How Bay Area Open Best in Show Winner Roman Cruz Is Sharing the Hobby

Bay Area Open Best in Show winner Roman Cruz tells us how he teaches miniature painting to the local Boys & Girls Club and shares details on his own Ork army.

NewsMeet The Factory Team

Meet The Factory Team

You’ve watched the videos, you’ve seen it on our social media channels, and you may have even met some of them in person at events, but the question remains:What is a factory team, why have we crea...

NewsPainting an Award-Winning Army in a Weekend

Painting an Award-Winning Army in a Weekend

Light the sacred incense, chant the proper binaric, and anoint the holy cogitator; it's time to check in with Arch-Magos Thomas Coltau to see how he produced such an amazing, award-winning army in ...

Get StartedThe Army Painter: Choose Your Starter Set

The Army Painter: Choose Your Starter Set

At The Army Painter, we're here to set you up for success. We make it easy to start painting with our three distinct Starter Sets. Each is tailored to a different painting style, but all are perfec...

EventsThe Army Painter at the Atlantic City Champions Cup 2025

The Army Painter at the Atlantic City Champions Cup 2025

The Army Painter is coming to the Atlantic City Champions Cup. Stop by our booth for all your hobby needs, event exclusives, and enter The Army Painter Challenge - Recon Round.

NewsThe Arena Challenge: Warhammer 40,000 - Marshalling the Armies

The Arena Challenge: Warhammer 40,000 - Marshalling the Armies

Journey into the grim darkness of the far future with our Warhammer 40,000 Arena Challenge, where horrors and heroes alike march forth from our contestants' painting desks in fresh coats of Warpain...

NewsThe Arena Challenge: Age of Sigmar - Marshalling the Armies

The Arena Challenge: Age of Sigmar - Marshalling the Armies

With the hard-won painting knowledge acquired from their test models, our contestants have begun expanding their burgeoning Age of Sigmar Spearheads for the Arena Challenge. Fearsome warriors, nefa...

EventsThe Army Painter at DreamHack Dallas 2025

The Army Painter at DreamHack Dallas 2025

DreamHack, one of the world's premier events for esports and everything gaming, is coming soon to Dallas, TX, and The Army Painter will be there. Join us as we help bring the joys of miniature pain...

EventsThe Army Painter Rocks AdeptiCon 2025

The Army Painter Rocks AdeptiCon 2025

Another year and another amazing AdeptiCon is in the books with The Army Painter team! From Sam Lenz's amazing competition entries to new and exclusive merch, to special guests and more, AdeptiCon ...

NewsThe Arena Challenge: Warhammer 40,000 - The First Minis

The Arena Challenge: Warhammer 40,000 - The First Minis

Join our remaining eight contestants as this week, the Arena Challenge moves to the grim darkness of the far future. Whether clad in gleaming power armour, savage trinkets, or rusty living metal, e...

NewsThe Arena Challenge: Age of Sigmar - The First Minis

The Arena Challenge: Age of Sigmar - The First Minis

Join us as our adventurers begin their journey with their first test minis within the Mortal Realms - whether in the form of a woodland sprite, brutal warrior, ghastly spirit, or something altogeth...

NewsThe Arena Challenge: Meet the Contestants!

The Arena Challenge: Meet the Contestants!

With last year’s Arena of Escalation being such a success we just knew we had to keep the momentum going for 2025. Welcome to the Arena Challenge! A new name, new game systems, and new contestants!...

EventsThe Army Painter at Adepticon and Gary Con 2025

The Army Painter at Adepticon and Gary Con 2025

This March we're not only attending one awesome event; we're attending two - back to back! Find out all the details about our plans for Wisconsin in the coming weeks. We're kicking things off with ...

NewsInternational Women's Day - Celebrating Women in the Hobby

International Women's Day - Celebrating Women in the Hobby

The world of miniature wargaming is evolving, and we love to see it! Women are making their mark in the hobby, bringing fresh perspectives, creativity, and a sense of community that makes our pain...

NewsThe Arena of Escalation: The Finished Armies

The Arena of Escalation: The Finished Armies

Check out every stunning army as the 2024 Arena of Escalation comes to a close, with our contestants completing their journey from a single test model to sprawling forces full of vibrant warriors, ...

NewsOur Paints Become Infinite

Our Paints Become Infinite

We're proud to announce our exciting new partnership with Corvus Belli as The Army Painter becomes the official paints of Infinity! This exciting new partnership kicks off with two themed paint se...

NewsMalediction - The Tabletop Revolution

Malediction - The Tabletop Revolution

Malediction from Loot Studios promises to turn the tabletop gaming industry on its head with its innovative hybrid of card-based gaming & 3D printing. Hear from game designer Dan Pettersen on h...