The ThriftHammer Blog
Guides, Top 10 lists, and savings tips to help you build more and spend less on Warhammer 40,000.
The Best Budget Warhammer 40K Hobby Tools Every Player Should Own
Warhammer 40K is already expensive. Your hobby tools should not be. Here are the best budget hobby tools every player should own — sprue cutters, plastic glue, brushes, primer, and more.
Best Starter Warhammer 40K Armies: 2026 Edition
New to Warhammer 40K in 2026? We rank the 5 best starter armies for beginners by cost, model count, rules difficulty, and painting complexity.
40K Hot Takes: Warm, Spicy, and Scorching
Let's have some fun with Warhammer hot takes. Fortifications are cool, competitive play is fun, and C'tan are exactly how big models should work — plus more takes across three heat levels.
The ThriftHammer Roadmap Explained
A look at what we're building next, why it matters, and how you can help shape the future of ThriftHammer.
The Best Value Miniature Paints for Your Money
We compared Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, Pro Acryl, and AK Interactive by cost per ml and starter set value — here's which brands give you the most paint for your money.
The 3 Best (and 3 Worst) Warhammer Video Games (That I Have Played)
From Rogue Trader's grimdark storytelling to the disaster of Underhive Wars — my personal picks for the 3 best and 3 worst Warhammer video games I've actually played.
My Top 5 Warhammer Content Creators (and Why You Should Follow Them)
From budget-friendly podcasts to elite competitive coaching, these are the five Warhammer creators every hobbyist — casual or competitive — should know about.
5 Warhammer Kit Hacks: How to Get More Minis for Your Money
Five clever kit-bashing and buying tricks to stretch your hobby budget — from hidden Kabalites in the Ravager box to the old Ork Boyz secret weapon.