The Hidden Blogger

Miniature building is one of the most rewarding hobbies in the tabletop world. From assembling your first model to adding the final highlight to a beautifully painted figure, it’s a craft that blends creativity, patience, and pure fun. Whether you’re shopping for a new hobbyist—or you are the hobbyist—this gift guide from The Hidden Lair will help you pick the perfect starter gear. Let’s jump...

1. Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines Battleforce: Crux Terminatus This boxed set from Games Workshop is exciting for two big reasons: one, it’s 21 plastic miniatures all in one go (seven models built around Terminator Armour including a Captain, a Chaplain and an Ancient) and two, it represents one of the strongest value bundles in the 10th Edition of Warhammer 40,000.  Why this is worth...

When it comes to Heroscape, terrain is the game. Every height change, every tree, every bridge and lava field shapes how cleverly—or how desperately—your armies fight for control of Valhalla. With Renegade Game Studios continuing to expand the line, players now have more creative tools than ever before to build immersive, tactical battlefields. Whether you're crafting a dense jungle ambush, a molten battlefield of doom,...