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Posted by Man Boy Genius Monday, October 31, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Well it's Halloween so I wanted to show off this spooky crazy Steam Punk Transport. YepImadork made this to carry around Ramos and his crew for games of Malifaux, and it's a pretty sweet conversion!

Jump below for a closer look.

Help us get to our goal of a shooting star (for 10,000 positive feedback) on eBay by Christmas! All you have to do is check out our new promotion over at the Spikey Bits eBay store! So far its been hugely popular!

TanksGiving Conversion Contest- Win a Baneblade!

Posted by Man Boy Genius Sunday, October 30, 2011 View Comments

Well it's not that far off really, time to get ready for the Spikey Bits Tanksgiving Conversion Contest!

What's it all about you ask? Well you all have about 1 month give or take, to convert up a tank and enter it to win a Baneblade Super-Heavy Tank!

Presenting the Second Place finisher in the Hobby Wreck Challenge; Reid with his destroyed Land Raider.

I wanted to showcase the second place finisher in his own post, so nothing is taken away from either of the two entries.

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Cosplay- MBG's Stormtrooper Halloween Costume

Posted by Man Boy Genius Saturday, October 29, 2011 View Comments

As I write this parts are drying to feverishly made repairs to my Stormtrooper armor.

You see I was a big dummy, and left the armor in the store window for the summer, and well it took some direct hits from UV.

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Were back and today i have for you the Hobby Wreck Challenge Winners!

First off thanks to all who entered! The entries were all very well done, and it was nice to break up the pre-Necron hobby monotony, with a little inspirational contest.

Armies on Parade- Daily Gallery

Posted by Man Boy Genius Friday, October 28, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

My buddy Beef (hold the cheddar) stopped by the other day with a new WIP, a Ravenguard Dakka Dreadnought.

He converted this puppy up good, with a bunch of solid true scale aspects, heck you can't even tell those are sentinel legs till you see it from behind.

Necron White Dwarf Hits! Teasers, & More.

Posted by Man Boy Genius Thursday, October 27, 2011 View Comments

WOOT! We just got our White Dwarf in, and it's full of; NECRONS!

Plus the best part is, there are rules in there as well!

The street date is today, so head on down to your local FLGS and checkout all there is to know on the new shiny robots!

A little while ago I did a tutorial on my Pre-Heresy Iron Fists Army, but I left one model out- my Librarian.

Today we're going to take a look how I made him, and how you can make your own (as there is no model for the Power Armor Librarian right now- sad pandas)

How To: Adeptus Custodes Conversion

Posted by Man Boy Genius Wednesday, October 26, 2011 View Comments

The other day I was cutting up some bits because we're getting ready to expand our bits catalog, and a sweet conversion idea hit me outta the blue.

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Army of One- Painted Figure Showcase

Posted by Man Boy Genius Tuesday, October 25, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Here is another custom FRAG! conversion from YepImadork. This guy's definitely got some character, eh?  I for one have no idea how he opens doors, unless he just saws them in half, lol.  Jump below the fold for all the details.

Free Shipping on Bits Promotion- Ends Tonight

Posted by Man Boy Genius Monday, October 24, 2011 View Comments

Just a quick extra post this Monday to remind everytone about a promotion of ours over on eBay this week, that actually ends in about an hour and half (10pm Eastern US).

Well I just got all the information on the new Necrons from Games Workshop (such as pricing and units available), and it's pretty sweet.

We can't say much about the information on here, because of my trade sales agreement that I respect for the sake of all retailers around the world.

Well Jkin has been at it again. He's taking a small break from his Thousand Sons army and working on something new.

Now instead of making some Astartes look noble,  he's afflicting a their vehicles with Nurgle's Rot. I'm sold, because boy does it look good so far!

Free Shipping on Bits Promotion- Ends Monday Night

Posted by Man Boy Genius Sunday, October 23, 2011 View Comments

So I'm trying something new over on eBay this week, and I figured I'd make a special post to let everyone know about some good deals we have going on.

My buddies YepImadork and Seppuku made the shop a pretty sweet terrain table a few months ago.

They packed in a ton of detail into the board that really puts it over the top both in terms of play-ability and appearance IMHO.

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Spikey Bits Needs Some HTML Help!

Posted by Man Boy Genius Saturday, October 22, 2011 View Comments

Hey guys, I am in need of some Blogger HTML help. I have a new template I'd like to implement for the site, and just need someone to get the HTML all together for me.

The Mechanicon GT is coming up in just two short weeks.  This is a great tournament series in the North East that I really enjoyed the first year I went. I recommend checking it out, as Tony and crew put on a great event.

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

40k- Tournaments This Weekend

Posted by Man Boy Genius Friday, October 21, 2011 View Comments

I just wanted to mention two great 40k events going on this weekend, that I have been to and had a great time at.  

So you should definitely try to check them out if you can!

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Hey guys welcome back. Today I'm going to go over step by step how I painted up my Chaos Space Marine Death Guard models for an upcoming Apocalypse Game.

It was really simple and took about 4-5 hours total for each squad of ten, which I thought for the end result was great.  Keep in mind they are Nurgle so there is "perfect" involved, messy is just fine.

Armies on Parade- Daily Gallery

Posted by Man Boy Genius Thursday, October 20, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Welcome back to another polite rant/ clarification about a topic I feel very strongly about, the Necron Leak by Beast of War.

First of all I wanted to clear up several serious points that were bugging me.  I do not think the leak was a bad thing for the hobby, personally I enjoyed seeing the photos and can not wait for them to hit in a few short weeks.

Army of One- Painted Figure Showcase

Posted by Man Boy Genius Wednesday, October 19, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Well my Iron Hands Terminators got some paint on them recently and are looking pretty good! I can't wait to get these guys on the tabletop!

I started with my Pre-Heresy styled models and converted them up a little after I wrote that article,  before adding paint.

Armies on Parade- Daily Gallery

Posted by Man Boy Genius Tuesday, October 18, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Armies on Parade- Daily Gallery

Posted by Man Boy Genius Monday, October 17, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Today I have a little conversionary? treat (if that's a word, lol) for you.

It's an oldie but a goodie, which I have a sweet spot for. Check out this converted and painted Deathwatch Squad, by Beef (hold the cheddar).

40k Tournaments- Da Boyz GT Less Than One Week Away

Posted by Man Boy Genius Sunday, October 16, 2011 View Comments


If you are in the North East, and have some free time this weekend make sure to checkout Da Boyz 2011 GT in Rochester, NY.

I went last year and had a blast, but can't make it this time, as were gearing up for vending at another great event and getting ready for the Christmas Season.

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Army of One- Painted Figure Showcase

Posted by Man Boy Genius Saturday, October 15, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

Entries are due today for the Hobby Wreck Challenge, so get those wrecks finished up, and post em up over on the BoLS lounge.

40k Tournaments- Feast of Blades Coming Soon!

Posted by Man Boy Genius Friday, October 14, 2011 View Comments

Feast of Blades Tournament is coming up in about three weeks give or take. I'm locked in ready to go, as Spikey Bits will be an on-site vendor selling bits and other gaming goodies.

Hope to see you there!

YEAH! NECRONS! The stagnant months of no rumors are gone, people are excited and all is well with the 40k Universe again?

Last August I was able to get some pics of Dan Johnson's Amazing True Scale Night Lords army while we were all at the last Games Day in Baltimore.

Unfortunately the light in the hotel was kinda crap and they didn't turn out the best. Eventually he made his way by the store for a weekend, and I got better pics.

Army of One- Painted Figure Showcase

Posted by Man Boy Genius Thursday, October 13, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

So I cornered Jkin the other day, to get pics of his Pre-Heresy styled Ahriman for his Scarab Occult army, and boy does it rock.

Check out this bad boy below!

Armies on Parade- Daily Gallery

Posted by Man Boy Genius Wednesday, October 12, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States.

Mechanized Imperial Guard has been a strong build pretty much since it's release. I started running it shortly thereafter with my Looted Guard, and did very well with the army over the past few years (most recently going 6-1 and winning the American Team Championships).

Army of One- Painted Figure Showcase

Posted by Man Boy Genius Tuesday, October 11, 2011 View Comments

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I've done or amazing figures I've seen around.

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Spikey Bits is a blog about the hobby of Warhammer 40k and Fantasy Battles, both tabletop wargames. I try to cover all of the aspects of that hobby from converting and painting models to actually playing the game.

By nature I am a competitive tournament player, but my true passion is converting and painting. I will spend more time making a figure than actually playing with it, lol.

The aim of this blog it to keep me motivated to produce new work, and to share my experiences along the way. I very much value all feedback about my work, and will answer any questions about it.

Feel free to send me an email or post a comment about anything on here.

However please no cursing, first offenses will be edited, second offense results in a ban. You can disagree with me of course, just don't curse!

Thanks for reading, and happy gaming. -MBG