Looking back at the start of each year has become a tradition for me. As I noted in my  2024 hobby review , life has a way of shifting gears, and 2025 was certainly no exception. Life Between the Brushes and Dice If you’ve followed the blog lately, you might have noticed it’s been a bit quiet. 2025 was a whirlwind on a personal level: a new job and the beautiful, busy chaos of family life with two children meant that my time at the hobbydesk was limited. However, while the blog activity took a backseat, my hobby productivity reached an all-time high. It seems that picking up the brush and dice became my primary way to decompress from the challenges of a hectic year. A Journey Back to Aventuria: Das Schwarze Auge Beyond the painting desk, 2025 held a very special highlight for me. After a 25-year hiatus, I finally returned to the world of Pen & Paper roleplaying. I’ve restarted with my hobby group playing "Das Schwarze Auge" (The Dark Eye). We’ve managed to establish a rhy...

In my eyes, there has always been one undisputed king among dragon miniatures. When I wrote about my Top 10 Most Epic Dragons   in 2020 , the Legendary Dragon from Mythic Games took the #1 spot without hesitation. It is, quite simply, the most impressive beast ever sculpted for the tabletop. After years of waiting for the right moment, I finally put brush to plastic. This isn't just a miniature; it’s a centerpiece that commands the entire room. The Ultimate Painting Challenge The sheer scale of this model is breathtaking. Every wing membrane and every jagged scale tells a story of power and ancient age. My goal was to do justice to its status as the "greatest of all time." I wanted a look that felt both primordial and terrifying, a true "end-boss" for any campaign. Behold the Legend in all its glory: Looking at the finished result, I can safely say my opinion hasn't changed since 2020. Even with many new releases over the years, nothing quite matches the pr...

It has been a long journey, but the ranks of the undead are finally full. While my updates on Goldmundswelt have been a slow burn over the years, my dedication to the Klingenberg Legion never wavered. Today, I am incredibly proud to share the final results of this Soulblight Gravelords army project. With these new models integrated into the ranks, I can finally say: The army is finished (at least until Games Workshop releases something I can’t resist). From Hero of Ghyran to Lord of Darkness The story of this army is inextricably linked to its master, Valentin von Klingenberg . Once a symbol of courage in the Jade Kingdom of Verdia, Valentin returned from his campaigns against the undead changed. The noble knight who once protected the floating islands of Ghyran died in the shadows of Dol Avar, only to be reborn as a prince of ruin. Today, the Klingenberg, once a place of knightly tournaments and honor, is a bastion of necrosis. The very land around the mountain withers, and t...

After years in the display cabinet, my Warhammer Fantasy Wood Elves finally saw daylight again for a photoshoot . Holding them brought back memories of epic battles and countless painting hours. A Nostalgic Look at an Old Army: Wood Elves of The Old World Though these miniatures have aged, they still capture the magic of Athel Loren. Their classic sculpts and earthy tones remain timeless, proving that even older models still hold their charm - also I prefer the modern sculpts :) The forest-themed terrain I created in the last couple of month was the perfect backdrop, making them feel alive once more. Seeing them in this setting reminded me why I fell in love with this army so long ago.