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Welcome to the World of Warhammer at WLC

At We Love Collectibles (WLC), we’re thrilled to announce that we are now official stockists of Games Workshop products! Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or someone entirely new to the hobby, our collection of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Warhammer 40,000, and essential accessories is the perfect gateway to an exciting and creative world.

From intricately designed models and epic battles to starter sets and painting guides, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive in and explore what WLC has to offer, how to get started with Warhammer, and why this hobby has captivated millions across the globe.

Exclusive Commemorative Models at WLC

As a new Games Workshop stockist, WLC is offering exclusive commemorative models to celebrate our launch.

These limited-edition miniatures are perfect for collectors or as an exciting way to start your hobby journey:

  • Astra Militarum, Catachan Colonel (Warhammer 40K): This model captures the gritty essence of the Astra Militarum, a faction known for their resilience and firepower.
  • Soulblight Gravelords, Othar Half-King (Age of Sigmar): A stunning undead figure with intricate detailing that will challenge and reward experienced painters.

Hurry, as these models are available for a limited time! – And we only have a few available in store. Be sure to ask us about them when you come down to our location at Westwood Business Park

What is Warhammer?

Warhammer is much more than a tabletop game—it’s an immersive universe. With breathtaking miniatures, gripping lore, and endless opportunities for creativity, Warhammer caters to gamers, painters, and collectors alike.

At its heart, Warhammer spans two distinct realms:

  • Warhammer Age of Sigmar: A high fantasy setting of magical realms, powerful heroes, and monstrous battles.
  • Warhammer 40,000 (40K): A grim, dark future where humanity wages desperate wars against aliens, machines, and daemonic foes in a galaxy of unrelenting conflict.

Both universes offer their own unique gameplay experiences, factions, and rich lore to explore.

Getting Started: WLC’s Beginner-Friendly Options

Starting your journey into Warhammer might seem overwhelming, but WLC has everything you need to make it easy and exciting.

Starter Sets

For newcomers, starter sets are the perfect introduction. They include essential tools like miniatures, paint, rules, and dice to get you playing in no time.

  • Warhammer Age of Sigmar Introductory Set:
    • 25 push-fit miniatures (5 Stormcast Eternals Liberators and 20 Skaven Clanrats).
    • Paints, handbook, and gaming accessories.
  • Warhammer 40K: Kill Team Starter Set:
    • Two complete kill teams: Space Marines and Death Guard.
    • Terrain, rules, tokens, and dice.
    • Fast-paced skirmish battles designed for two players.

Paint + Miniature Combos

Want to try your hand at painting? Check out these sets:

  • Stormcast Eternals Paint Set (Age of Sigmar): Includes 3 miniatures and matching paints.
  • Infernus Marines + Paints (Warhammer 40K): Great for learning how to paint futuristic soldiers.

Beginner Booklets

If you’re completely new, our Getting Started Guides are a must-have. These booklets come with two miniatures (Space Marine and Tyranid for 40K; Stormcast Eternal and Skaven for Age of Sigmar) and introduce you to assembling and painting your first models.

Choosing Your Army

With so many factions to choose from, finding the one that resonates with you can feel overwhelming—but remember, there’s no wrong choice! Whether it’s the gothic majesty of the Imperium’s forces, the anarchic chaos of the Orruk warclans, or the alien menace of the Tyranids, the key is to pick what excites you most. Here’s a complete guide to all the factions in Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar, with brief overviews to help you decide:

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Factions

Set in the fantastical Mortal Realms, Age of Sigmar offers 23 diverse factions divided among four Grand Alliances:

Order – The bastions of civilization and champions of light:
  • Stormcast Eternals: Divine warriors clad in gold, wielding the power of lightning to smite their foes.
  • Cities of Sigmar: Diverse armies of humans, elves, and duardin fighting for their bastions of hope.
  • Seraphon: Mysterious celestial lizardfolk guided by the ancient will of the Old Ones.
  • Idoneth Deepkin: Ghostly sea elves who raid for souls beneath the waves.
  • Sylvaneth: Guardians of nature, these treelike spirits fight to protect the mortal realms.
  • Kharadron Overlords: Skyfaring dwarves piloting steampunk airships in search of profit.
  • Blades of Khorne: Bloodthirsty berserkers devoted to the Blood God.
  • Disciples of Tzeentch: Manipulative sorcerers who bend reality to their will.
  • Maggotkin of Nurgle: Putrid warriors spreading disease and decay in Nurgle’s name.
  • Hedonites of Slaanesh: Decadent followers of the Prince of Pleasure, seeking excess in all things.
  • Skaven: Cunning ratmen who scurry in the shadows, obsessed with treachery and their own survival.
  • Slaves to Darkness: The mortal champions of Chaos, leading demonic and human armies in service to the Ruinous Powers.
  • Soulblight Gravelords: Vampiric lords commanding legions of undead minions.
  • Nighthaunt: Ghostly warriors and tormented spirits bound to eternal servitude.
  • Ossiarch Bonereapers: Constructed undead soldiers forged from bone and fueled by souls.
  • Flesh-eater Courts: Cannibalistic ghouls deluded into believing they are noble knights.
  • Orruk Warclans: Green-skinned brutes who live for battle and mayhem.
  • Gloomspite Gitz: Mischievous goblins, terrifying trolls, and rampaging squigs (giant, hopping teeth).
  • Ogor Mawtribes: Hulking ogres who roam the realms in search of food and conquest.
  • Sons of Behemat: Towering giants capable of devastating entire armies on their own.

Warhammer 40,000 Factions

In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, countless factions vie for dominance across the galaxy. Here’s an overview of the main forces, divided into three categories:

The Imperium of Man – Humanity’s last hope in an unforgiving galaxy:
  • Space Marines: Genetically enhanced super-soldiers, clad in mighty power armor, and sworn to defend mankind.
  • Imperial Knights: Towering war machines piloted by noble warriors of feudal houses.
  • Astra Militarum (Imperial Guard): The vast armies of humanity, relying on strength in numbers and sheer firepower.
  • Adepta Sororitas (Sisters of Battle): Fanatical warrior-nuns bringing the Emperor’s divine wrath to heretics.
  • Adeptus Mechanicus: Tech-priests and robotic warriors obsessed with ancient technology.
  • Adeptus Custodes: Golden-armored guardians of the Emperor himself, the pinnacle of human genetic engineering.
  • Chaos Space Marines: Fallen Space Marines who serve the Dark Gods, wielding both heretical technology and dark sorcery.
  • Death Guard: Plague-ridden warriors devoted to Nurgle, spreading decay wherever they march.
  • Thousand Sons: Sorcerous warriors blessed (or cursed) by Tzeentch, masters of psychic warfare.
  • World Eaters: Berserk followers of Khorne, wielding chainaxes and drenched in blood.
  • Tyranids: Alien horrors that devour everything in their path to fuel their relentless hive fleets.
  • Necrons: Ancient, undying robots awakening from slumber to reclaim their galactic empire.
  • Orks: Rampaging greenskins driven by a love of war and a belief that anything painted red moves faster.
  • T’au Empire: Advanced, highly organised aliens fighting for their philosophy of the “Greater Good.”
  • Aeldari (Eldar): An ancient, enigmatic race of space elves on the brink of extinction.
  • Drukhari (Dark Eldar): Sadistic raiders who thrive on pain and suffering.
  • Genestealer Cults: Human-alien hybrids working in secret to overthrow Imperial worlds in preparation for the Tyranids’ arrival.
  • Leagues of Votann: Dwarven-like miners and warriors with high-tech weaponry and powerful armor.

Which Faction Will You Choose?

With so much diversity in both Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar, there’s a faction for everyone. Are you drawn to the noble heroism of the Stormcast Eternals, the grim gothic horror of the Death Guard, or the wild anarchy of the Orruk Warclans? The choice is yours—follow your instincts, and let your imagination take flight!

Why Warhammer?

The Warhammer hobby is a celebration of creativity and imagination. It offers something for everyone:

  • Gaming: Strategise and battle friends in epic tabletop conflicts.
  • Painting: Bring miniatures to life with custom paint schemes.
  • Storytelling: Dive into rich lore and forge your own narratives.
  • Community: Connect with fellow hobbyists through our social media.

At WLC, we’re passionate about building vibrant communities of local hobbyists and collectors – we’ve certainly done that with Pokémon, now we’d like to see it with Warhammer enthusiasts too!

Our in-store team is always ready to help, whether you need advice on painting techniques or want to learn the basics of gameplay.

Elevate Your Hobby: Building, Priming, and Painting Techniques

Assembling and painting your miniatures is one of the most rewarding aspects of the Warhammer hobby. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced hobbyist, WLC has all the tools, paints, and advice you need to bring your models to life.

Building Your Models: A Quick Guide

Building miniatures is the first step in your Warhammer journey, and with the right tools and techniques, it’s a smooth and enjoyable process.

Clipping and Trimming:

  • Use Citadel Fine Detail Cutters to carefully clip components from the sprue.
  • Smooth edges and remove mold lines with a mold line remover tool or fine-grit hobby file.

Assembly and Gluing:

  • Dry-fit pieces before gluing to ensure proper alignment.
  • Use Citadel Plastic Glue for plastic miniatures; it fuses parts together for a strong, clean bond. For resin or metal models, opt for super glue instead.

Plan Ahead:

  • If your model has complex parts, consider assembling it in sub-assemblies for easier painting later.

Priming Your Miniatures: The Foundation for Great Results

Before painting, priming your models is essential. Primer creates a smooth surface that paint adheres to and helps establish an even base coat.

Choosing a Primer: WLC stocks Citadel Spray Primers currently in black, (Chaos Black and White (Wraithbone). These are high-quality, easy-to-use sprays tailored to Warhammer models.

How to Prime:

  1. Place your models on a surface that allows 360-degree access (like a cardboard box or painting handle).
  2. Shake the can thoroughly for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Spray from about 6–12 inches away, using short, controlled bursts to avoid overloading the model.
  4. Allow the primer to dry completely (usually 30–60 minutes) before moving on to painting.

Tip: For a beginner-friendly approach, black primer is forgiving and helps with creating shadows, while white or grey primer works well for bright, vibrant colour schemes.

Painting Techniques and Tips

WLC offers a beginner range of Citadel Colour Paints, including the game-changing Contrast Paints and other specialised products that make painting both accessible for beginners and rewarding for experts. Here’s a general breakdown of the standard way to paint miniatures. Of course, it’s entirely up to you how you paint your models and there are many different techniques and styles to practice and learn:

  • Basecoating – Start with Base Paints, which provide solid, opaque coverage for foundational layers. Popular options include Abaddon Black for shadows and Mephiston Red for striking accents.
  • Contrast Paints for Beginners – Perfect for newcomers, Contrast Paints like Skeleton Horde or Blood Angels Red allow you to apply base colour, shading, and highlights in a single coat. They work best over light primers like white or grey.
  • Layering for Details – Use Layer Paints like Calgar Blue or Evil Sunz Scarlet to build up vibrant highlights. These paints have a thinner consistency and are ideal for blending colours seamlessly.
  • Shading with Washes – Citadel Shade Paints like Agrax Earthshade (brown) and Nuln Oil (black) are perfect for adding depth to your models. Apply them liberally, letting the wash settle into recesses to create natural shadows.
  • Dry Brushing for Textures – Lightly dip a brush into Layer Paint or Dry Paint (like Necron Compound) and remove most of it on a paper towel. Gently brush over raised areas to highlight textures like fur, scales, and armour.
  • Edge Highlighting for Precision – Use a fine-detail brush and Edge Paints like Stormhost Silver or Dorn Yellow to carefully highlight the edges of your model’s armour or weapons for a crisp, professional finish.

Tip: Thin your paints – at least the base/layer paints. Ideally you want a flowing consistency, not watery but somewhere in between. Some people suggest it should be the consistency of milk before you put paint to mini. 

Tools and Brushes

Your choice of brushes and tools can make a big difference. At WLC, we stock high-quality Citadel brushes, designed for every level of detail:

  • Base Brushes: Ideal for covering large areas quickly and evenly.
  • Detail Brushes: Perfect for intricate highlights and small features.
  • Dry Brushes: Designed for dry brushing techniques, with stiff bristles that pick up surface details.

Join the Warhammer Community at WLC

Whether you’re crafting armies for glorious battles or painting your way through the Mortal Realms, the Warhammer hobby is as rewarding as it is fun. At WLC, we’re excited to help you begin or expand your journey.

Stop by our store to browse our collection, pick up a starter set, or chat with our team about all things Warhammer. The worlds of Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 await—are you ready to step into the fray?

Pre-Orders for Pokémon; Prismatic Evolution

For our Pokémon fans, we’d like to let you all know again that Pre-orders for Prismatic Evolution are now live on our website! Build your own bundle by selecting products individually, and enjoy an exclusive discount with code ‘eeveelutions9’ for 9% off.

Important Note: To ensure fairness, pre-orders are limited to one product per customer. Join our Discord community for access to the pre-order link and stay connected for the latest news and updates.

Via our discord, you’ll be alerted to fine WLC (We Love Collectibles) are live on TikTok, new stock alters, and more –come join our growing community and find other passionate Pokémon TCG fans to share, trade and discuss with.

Alternatively, customers can also pre-order Pokémon TCG Terastal Festival ex Booster Boxes– the Japanese version of Prismatic Evolutions, featuring many of the same cards. We’re due to have this item in stock on the 11th December, so get your pre-orders in!

Although our Black Friday Deals have ended – there are still sales available on our website for specific items, take a look and browse at your leisure for graded items, Pokémon TCG products like ETBs, booster bundles and single cards! – Stay tuned for more updates and happy collecting!

Stay Connected and Shop Online with We Love Collectibles

At We Love Collectibles, we stock all sorts of collectible and TCG products, with a focus on Pokémon, from booster boxes and packs to Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs) and single cards that are perfect for completing your collection.

Here’s a breakdown of what you can find in our store and online:

Looking for a specific card or set? Use the search feature on our online store to find exactly what you need, whether by card name, set, or even artist!

Follow Us on Social Media for Exclusive Content

Don’t miss out on our latest arrivals and events—follow us on TikTok (@WeLoveCollectibles) and Instagram for exciting product updates and in-store events. We also host live streams featuring unboxings, giveaways, and insights into all things collectibles and TCG, with sessions on:

  • Wednesdays (Morning)
  • Thursdays (Evening)
  • Fridays (Morning)
  • Saturdays (Evening)

Whether you’re visiting our store at Westwood Business Park, Margate, or browsing online, you’ll always find something to excite your inner collector. And remember, use code FAMILY5 at checkout for a 5% discount on your next purchase!

Visit Us Today at We Love Collectibles

Visit us in-store at Unit 101, Westwood Business Park, Margate CT9 4JJ, or explore our full Pokémon TCG range online anytime at We Love Collectibles. Join us for unforgettable fun, secure your collections, and become a part of our passionate collector community.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect holiday gift or looking to expand your collection, We Love Collectibles have got you covered!

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