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Shop Now Categories Battle Reports Card Games Events Fanfiction Funko Getting Started Gift Guides Giveaway Going Green Historical News Painting & Building Reviews Roleplaying Games Star Wars Terrain & Scenery Tutorials Unboxing Warcradle Studios Warhammer Wayland Games Wayland Games Centre Authors Charlotte Sloan Community Blogger Daniel Claridge Duncan Freya Martin Guest User Guest User Guest User Guest User Guest User Guest User Jack Glanfield & Andy Singleton James Moseley Peter F Sam Abbott Samuel Lowe Steve DM Wayland Games Will Tindell Welcome to our Hobby Blog Apr 29 Apr 29 Wayland Games Celebrates May the Fourth! Guest User Star Wars , Gift Guides Happy Star Wars Day to every fan of a galaxy far, far away! Here at Wayland Games we are celebrating the best way we know - with a big Star Wars sale! Apr 26 Apr 26 Visit Wayland Games at UK Games Expo 2024 Guest User Events , News It’s nearly our favourite time of year - the UK Games Expo is upon us! We’re all ready to journey to Birmingham for the weekend as we return to UKGE as Major Sponsors. We’re counting down the days until we see you all but couldn’t wait to share some of what you will find at stand 2-702 this year. Apr 22 Apr 22 Wayland Games Earth Day Miniature Painting Competition 2024 Guest User Painting & Building Spring is finally in full swing at Wayland Games HQ, and with it has arrived one of our favourite holidays - Earth Day! To coincide with Earth Day, we ran a nature-themed staff painting competition with a focus on the elements. Apr 19 Apr 19 Salute 51 - A Wonderful Wargaming Expo Daniel Claridge Events , Star Wars , Terrain & Scenery , Wayland Games Salute has always been a highlight of the year for us here at Wayland Games, and this year was no exception! Apr 11 Apr 11 Enjoy National Board Game Day 2024 with Wayland Games! Guest User Gift Guides In recent times, board games have experienced a surge in popularity, driven by the rise of social gaming and the desire to disconnect from screens and digital gadgets. National Board Game Day, celebrated every year on April 11th, offers an ideal chance to set aside your phone or tablet and indulge in classic fun with friends and family. Mar 27 Mar 27 Introducing Terrain to your RPG: Dungeons & Lasers Guest User Terrain & Scenery Role-playing games are often enhanced by the use of terrain and scenery, used to create immersive environments for tabletop gameplay. Today we’re turning the spotlight on Dungeons & Lasers, a Polish brand that has been producing popular terrain and miniature kits since 2019! Mar 13 Mar 13 Upgrade Your Hobby Experience with GUNPRIMER Guest User Getting Started Gunpla is a highly popular line of model kits made by Bandai, who manufacture these kits for their hit anime, Mobile Suit Gundam, available in a variety of grades. A range of companies and creators supply useful tools and accessories for building these model kits, and today we’re turning the spotlight on GUNPRIMER, a Korean company that has been taking the hobby community by storm! Mar 13 Mar 13 Time To Celebrate! We’ve Reached 40,000 Trustpilot Reviews! Wayland Games News Wayland Games has reached an incredible 40,000 Trustpilot reviews with an outstanding score of 4.9 out of 5! Mar 8 Mar 8 Join Wayland Games In Celebrating International Women’s Day! Guest User News International Women’s Day is here! At Wayland Games, the team is taking a sweet (and savoury) approach to support this global initiative. The company hosted a staff bake-off competition, turning the workplace into a hub of camaraderie, delicious treats, and a celebration of the diverse talents within the team. Mar 7 Mar 7 Wayland Games Fundraising For Mental Health UK Wayland Games News We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter at Wayland Games as we join hands with Mental Health UK in our upcoming fundraising endeavours. At Wayland, we believe in the power of community and the positive impact that our shared interests can have on mental well-being. Mar 1 Mar 1 Nanoblocks: Exploring Japan’s Micro-sized Building Blocks Guest User Getting Started Nanoblocks, a relatively new concept to many, are steadily gaining popularity as they become increasingly available in stores throughout the UK. At Wayland Games, we’ve been captivated by these miniature block puzzles and are excited to introduce them to our blog readers! Feb 23 Feb 23 Delivering Sustainability: Our Eco-Conscious UK Couriers Guest User Going Green At Wayland Games, we are committed to embracing sustainability and encouraging our community to join us in adopting eco-friendly practices. We’ve recently heard about our shipping carriers’ amazing steps forward to greener, more sustainable delivery options, which we are excited to share with our customers. Feb 7 Feb 7 Wayland Games Announces Major Development of State-of-the-Art Warehouse to Accommodate Continued Expansion Wayland Games News Wayland Games is thrilled to announce its expansion to a new, larger, and more sophisticated warehouse facility as part of its strategic growth plans. Jan 31 Jan 31 We’re Proud to be Sponsoring Salute’s Painting Competition 2024 Wayland Games Events , News Prepare your brushes and unleash your creativity because South London Warlords’ Salute is returning for another exciting year of demonstrations, competitions, and opportunities for both hobbyists and artists alike. Jan 5 Jan 5 Discover the Power of Wayland Wishlists Freya Martin News We are happy to reveal our wishlist overhaul! They’re not just any ordinary lists; they are your personalised, dynamic tools to manage your hobbies effortlessly. So, what exactly can you achieve with our new wishlist features? Let’s dive into the world of possibilities! Jan 3 Jan 3 Wayland Games Yearly Round-up: 2023 Sam Abbott News Welcome to our 2023 round-up where we look back at everything Wayland Games has been up to this past year and celebrate our highlights - what a year it has been! Jan 2 Jan 2 #NewYearNewHobby - Get Started With A New Game This January! Freya Martin Giveaway , News Happy New Year! Across January, we will highlight the best game systems you should get into this year. Whether you are new to the hobby or want to reignite your inspiration, Wayland Games is here for you this January to beat the blues and embrace fun. Dec 19 Dec 19 Wayland Games Festive Miniature Painting Competition 2023 Sam Abbott Painting & Building On the 12th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… a pile of miniatures needing painting. Read about our festively themed miniature competition here! Dec 15 Dec 15 Gunpla Builders World Cup December 2023 Samuel Lowe Events The Gunpla Builders World Cup Final will be kicking off on the 16th of December 2023. Dec 13 Dec 13 FiGPiN’s CyberCel: A Fandom Trading Card Guide Freya Martin Card Games FiGPiN has expanded into the realm of trading cards with CyberCel, a new range of collectable fandom cards. Load More Instagram Feed Newsletter Sign Up Sign up to our newsletter for great promotions, latest news and more! Subscribe Wayland Games Ltd 17-19 Eldon Way, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AD, United Kingdom Company Registration No: 6690851 VAT Registration No: GB942355718 © Copyright Wayland Games LTD 2023 Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer Age of Sigmar Specialist Miniature...