The forges of Hashut burn again! The Helsmiths of Hashut, Age of Sigmar's long-awaited revival of the Chaos Dwarves, are finally here — and they’re everything we hoped for. Twisted armor, infernal guns, sneering hobgrots, and bull-headed monstrosities dripping with molten fury. These models ooze attitude and craftsmanship, and for players of the Gangfight Chronicle setting, they’re a goldmine for new warband ideas.
They look like the kind of warriors who never stop hammering metal, even when the battlefield itself is melting. Painting them feels like bottling volcanic heat — blackened iron, glowing runes, and smoke-stained beards.
TL;DR Summary
The Helsmiths of Hashut bring the Chaos Dwarves back from the depths, perfect for evil dwarf warbands in Gangfight Chronicle.
Quick Takeaways:
Helsmiths = modern Chaos Dwarves, ideal for Chronicle warbands.
Bull Centaurs count as Mounted Heavies; Infernal Razors use flintlock rifles.
Hobgrot Vandals make hilarious and deadly goblin-style Scouts.
Painters who love black iron and glowing lava. Kitbashers who enjoy converting ancient evils into something tabletop-ready. Gangfight players who want to bring the grim fire-worshipping dwarves of legend to life.
What’s new?
The Helsmiths of Hashut range (the new Chaos Dwarves of the Mortal Realms) gives you everything you’d want for a small, character-driven warband:
Hobgrot Vandals: Goblin-sized raiders armed with crude blades and a gleeful disregard for safety.
Infernal Cohort: Heavily armored dwarves swinging brutal forge-weapons — the beating heart of your force.
War Despot: The warlord, master of slaves and forges alike.
Demonsmith: Part wizard, part blacksmith — pure evil craftsmanship.
Bull Centaurs: Half-dwarf, half-bull heavies that thunder through your enemies.
Infernal Razors: Chaos Dwarf gunners with smoke-belching rifles perfect for long-range dominance.
How Could These Models Fit into Gangfight?
In the Chronicle setting, the Helsmiths slot perfectly as an infernal dwarven warband — Chaos Dwarves reborn as artisans of destruction.
Model / Unit
Setting
Role
Loadout
Traits
Cost
War Despot
Chronicle
Leader (Captain)
Great Weapon or Flintlock Rifle
Fearless, Grit
High
Demonsmith
Chronicle
Specialist (Acolyte)
Hand Weapon, Alchemy Kit
Alchemy, Healing
Medium
Infernal Cohort
Chronicle
Operative (Champion)
Hand Weapon, Shield
Grit, Fearless
Medium
Bull Centaur
Chronicle
Heavy (Mounted)
Great Weapon
Mounted, Fearless
High
Infernal Razor
Chronicle
Specialist (Champion)
Flintlock Rifle
Overwatch, Tracking
Medium
Hobgrot Vandal
Chronicle
Scout (Acolyte)
Hand Weapon, Throwing Knives
Quick Draw, Fearless
Low
Why Are They Great for Conversions or Dioramas?
Because Chaos Dwarves have always been about excess — the more metal, horns, and smoke, the better. The Helsmiths’ detailed armor plates and cruel facial masks practically beg for creative conversions. Add chains, glowing runes, or molten bases and you’ll have models that look ready to step off a heavy-metal album cover.
For dioramas, picture a lava-lit forge scene — Bull Centaurs hauling cauldrons of magma while Hobgrots dance around tossing explosives. It’s industrial fantasy at its absolute best.
How Would You Paint Them for Maximum Impact?
Prime black. Drybrush dark steel. Add heat — orange, yellow, red — glowing from vents and weapon seams. Wash with brown or purple to cool it down, then re-highlight the edges with silver.
For Hobgrots, lean into grimy greens and stained armor. They’re comic relief with a death wish — a splash of color in a sea of soot.
Pro tip: for a molten look, blend red to yellow inside weapon barrels and eye slits, then hit it with a touch of gloss varnish. Instant forge-fire effect.
Is This a Good Value Set for Collectors?
Absolutely, however the army set seems to be sold out online. You may be able to find it at local retailers. Between the variety of poses, character models, and the nostalgia factor of Chaos Dwarves reborn, this range is a dream for painters and kitbashers alike. You can build a complete Gangfight warband straight from the box — or spread them across multiple themed teams.
Even if you never roll dice, these sculpts belong in every fantasy painter’s collection.
Scenario Hooks
Engagement: A corrupted forge deep underground has gone silent. The Helsmiths’ molten creations wander free. Complications: Rivals seek the forge’s heart — a demon core still burning. The Chaos Dwarves will destroy anyone who approaches. Conclusion: The War Despot seals the cavern in fire, swearing that Hashut alone will decide who’s worthy to wield his flame.
Homebrew Suggestion: Add a “Lava Flow” event each round — the ground shifts, dealing damage to anyone standing still for too long. Mobility becomes survival.
FAQs
Q: Are the Helsmiths basically new Chaos Dwarves? A: Exactly — they’re Warhammer’s reimagined Chaos Dwarves, dripping with the same dark forge-energy fans have loved for decades.
Q: Can Bull Centaurs be mounted units in Gangfight? A: Yes! They count as Mounted Heavies and gain the Mounted trait.
Q: What’s the best loadout for Infernal Razors? A: Flintlock Rifles — long-range, heavy-impact weapons that suit their stance perfectly.
Q: Can Hobgrots fight alongside dwarves in Gangfight? A: Definitely. Treat them as low-cost Scouts or Acolytes for chaotic variety.
Q: Are these models good for kitbashing? A: Fantastic. Swap heads, add pipes, or build mechanical limbs to blend them into Aeon or First Strike settings.
Q: What’s the easiest way to get a lava effect? A: Use contrast paints over a bright undercoat, then drybrush the cracks with light yellow or white.
Glossary
Chaos Dwarves: The corrupted, forge-obsessed kin of classic dwarves; now reimagined as Helsmiths of Hashut. Kitbash: Mixing parts from different kits to make something unique. Wash: Thinned paint used to bring out details and shadows. Pigment: Dry powder for realistic weathering. Trait: Special ability defining a model’s strengths or tactics.
Author / E-E-A-T
Written by Tim Kline — founder of SkirmishGames.com and Gangfight Games.
The long-awaited Wasteland Survivors Core Set is back — and this time, it’s in hard plastic. Modiphius has officially opened pre-orders for the updated version of this classic Fallout: Wasteland Warfare starter box, which had been out of stock for ages.
The new plastic set includes ten 32 mm miniatures — nine scrappy survivors and one trusty dog — all ready to fight, scavenge, or just try to make it through another day in the wasteland. It’s fully compatible with both Fallout: Wasteland Warfare and Fallout: Factions, and ships unpainted with scenic bases.
TL;DR
New hard-plastic version of the classic resin set
Includes 9 survivors + 1 dog at 32 mm scale
Compatible with Wasteland Warfare and Factions, shipping late 2025
Why This Matters for Skirmish Gamers
For those who missed the original resin edition, this is great news — the new plastic kit should be easier to build, lighter on your wallet, and perfect for conversions. Plastic means less cleanup, more durability, and no brittle resin arms snapping mid-assembly (we’ve all been there).
Even better, these minis aren’t just for Fallout. If you’re playing Gangfight (we recommend using our First Strike rules) or any homebrew post-apocalyptic skirmish, this box gives you a ready-made posse of survivors, mercs, or raiders. Toss them into a wasteland-themed scenario, and they’ll fit right in alongside mutants, mechs, or outlaws.
The character mix is flexible enough to build a whole gang — from a grizzled veteran leader to scrappy scavengers and gun-toting survivors. Think of it as a perfect starting point for your own Fallout-style warband.
Hobby Take
Modiphius has been gradually shifting key Fallout kits from resin to plastic, and the results have been impressive. Hard plastic allows for cleaner detail, sharper mold lines, and easier kitbashing — especially for painters who love to personalize.
At around £40 GBP / $50 USD, it’s a solid buy for both Fallout collectors and cross-system players. Whether you’re repping Vault 76 or the Gangfight badlands, this one’s worth adding to your shelf.
Mantic Games has officially opened pre-orders for Kings of War: 4th Edition, marking a major update to the company’s flagship fantasy wargame. The new edition brings refined rules, fresh artwork, and streamlined gameplay designed to make large-scale battles faster and more tactical than ever.
TL;DR
Mantic Games has launched pre-orders for Kings of War 4th Edition with several bundle options:
Essential Bundles including the new rulebook and starter armies.
Two-Player Starter Set with full armies and accessories.
Updated digital and print rulebooks available for order.
What’s in the New Edition
The 4th Edition focuses on cleaner mechanics, improved balance between factions, and faster army building. Mantic has promised a smoother experience for both veterans and newcomers, with intuitive unit profiles and simplified combat resolution. The new Two-Player Starter Set includes two full armies, a rulebook, tokens, and everything needed to start playing immediately.
Alongside it, the Essential Bundles are tailored for existing players who just need the updated rules and a few reinforcements. Each bundle includes the hardback rulebook, updated army lists, and exclusive bonuses for early pre-orders through Mantic’s store.
Pre-orders are now live on ManticGames.com, with a full retail launch expected soon.
Why It Matters for Skirmish Gamers
While Kings of War is known for epic mass battles, the new edition’s streamlined core makes it easier than ever to adapt for smaller skirmishes. Fans of Gangfight could easily use the new miniatures for custom fantasy warbands — from dwarven clans to undead legions. The versatile unit designs and dynamic poses fit perfectly into narrative-driven campaigns and smaller, character-focused engagements.
Mantic’s push for accessibility makes this edition a great entry point for hobbyists looking to expand into larger-scale wargaming or create crossover skirmish forces.
Guild Ball is officially back! Steamforged Games has opened pre-orders for The Lumberjacks, a brand-new team for the beloved fantasy football skirmish game. These resin miniatures mark the return of Guild Ball after years of dormancy, with gameplay updates and fan-favorite mechanics intact.
TL;DR
New Lumberjacks team available now for pre-order
Updated rules and components for modern play
A long-awaited revival of the fan-favorite skirmish sport
The Return of a Cult Classic
Guild Ball fans, grab your playbooks—Steamforged Games has resurrected the fantasy football brawler with a new lineup: The Lumberjacks. This forest-themed team trades city cobblestones for timber-laden battlegrounds, featuring rugged sculpts and melee-heavy playstyles that perfectly embody the game’s blend of sport and skirmish combat.
The new team is now up for pre-order directly from Steamforged Games, promising high-quality resin miniatures and refreshed gameplay materials. While the company has yet to announce a full retail relaunch or organized play calendar, this release signals the first major step in bringing Guild Ball back to tables worldwide.
What It Means for Skirmish Gamers
For tabletop fans who love tactical, small-squad skirmishes, Guild Ball’s return is exciting news. Its mix of positioning, momentum management, and cinematic combat feels right at home alongside systems like Gangfight, where tight turns and clever combos define the action. The Lumberjacks’ brawny aesthetic could easily double as a mercenary crew or forest faction in custom Gangfight campaigns.
Steamforged has hinted at future content and community support, suggesting this isn’t just a nostalgic one-off. The return of Guild Ball could reawaken one of the most strategic and thematic skirmish sports games ever made.
Monster Fight Club is back with Borderlands: Mister Torgue’s Arena of Badassery 2, the explosive sequel to their officially licensed Borderlands skirmish board game. The campaign launches on Gamefound November 4, promising new heroes, enemies, and terrain straight from the chaotic world of Pandora.
TL;DR
Launching November 4 on Gamefound
Expands the Borderlands tabletop universe with new miniatures
Designed by Monster Fight Club, creators of Cyberpunk Red: Combat Zone
More Minis, More Mayhem
This new campaign expands on the original Arena of Badassery miniatures game, where players battle waves of bandits, psychos, and vault monsters in fully 3D terrain arenas. Monster Fight Club has teased new playable Vault Hunters, enemies, and environmental hazards, all rendered in highly detailed plastic miniatures.
While full stretch goal details are under wraps, early previews show updated rules, streamlined scenarios, and even more modular terrain — something skirmish gamers will appreciate for crossover play in systems like Gangfight or other custom miniature skirmish games. Fans of cinematic, fast-paced combat will find plenty of crossover potential here.
Why It Matters to Skirmish Gamers
Monster Fight Club has a strong pedigree in modular terrain and miniature design, making their kits prime material for custom setups or proxies in open skirmish systems. The blend of cel-shaded sculpting and over-the-top sci-fi weaponry makes the Borderlands line especially versatile for hobbyists who love kitbashing or creating unique crews for narrative play.
The Gamefound campaign goes live November 4, and you can sign up now to follow the project for launch notifications and early rewards.
