Our End of Year Hobby Review!

2023 has come to a close, the gang review their favorites (and sometimes least favorites) from the past year. Favorite miniature, favorite video, favorite gaming moment, we go through it all! Here's to a wonderful 2024!
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[@DT-ld5lx]

There's a Lancastrian legend that copper wire was invented when a Yorkshireman an a Scot were arguing over a penny.

[@Kuriousape]

Why did the Lancastrian cross the road? To defect to Edward IV.

[@hairysticks74]

Happy New Year... From all of us here in North Yorkshire. NB: Your names have been added to the Book of Grudges for crimes against Yorkshire 😊

[@ironbomb6753]

That's hilarious 😂❤

[@kurtkunz2772]

The Book O' !!

[@demonrich]

I can't believe you'd never follow my tutorials! 😂😂 Great episode again.

[@thepaintingphase]

You turn your ability down from 11 to about 4 and I’ll be all over them.

[@demonrich]

@@thepaintingphase I'll see what I can do! 😂

[@ThatguywhoplaysSlaanesh-ih3gm]

For me the best bit of 40k lore I learned this year was that the metal plate on ghazguls head is actually a terminator butt plate.

[@mr.e.8292]

Love Patrick apologising to the people of Yorkshire whilst I'm sitting here feeling complimented at the recognition of my people's proudest trait

[@thepaintingphase]

Apologising is my favourite pass time! Sorry.

[@esaedvik]

@@thepaintingphase Mine is correcting people's grammar (not really). It's pastime :P

[@cabe_bedlam]

90 seconds to Bean has to be a new record, right? Happy New Year team!

[@IPpainting]

Bean%

[@FacesNBases]

We're definitely overdue a Painting Phase bingo card now 😂

[@coolbritannia1979]

As a Yorkshire Dark Angels player, your names have been added to SO MANY LISTS.

[@thepaintingphase]

Yeah that’s probably fair.

[@Malky24]

I'm Scottish, met a Yorkshireman in a pub who told me people from Yorkshire are like Scots just without the generosity.

[@ruaridhmackenzie3215]

The coloured pegs on the Christmas tree = genius!

[@jackvurinaris9031]

Just a brief thing about Gundam kits at the end, they actually are made to be painted, I’d highly suggest looking up the gunpla World Cup winners for the year to see some amazing examples

[@mandzakminiatures]

The helmet carried by Azrael's watcher was originally The Lion's, however that lore slowly changed over time. I really think with the return of The Lion Azrael should have returned the helmet and gained a different one. I liked it more that it was a relic from the Lion that was providing that aura.

[@niklas3947]

The Lions armour is new anyway, he got that (presumably) from the Emperor, just like Fealty and the Shield. It's still called "The Lion's Helm", and for all we know, the Lion might have once worn it. I'm sure Primarchs had various sets of armour. Horus definitely had several different suits, not just his black Terminator armour, for example.

[@ElAhrem]

By that way, I was the commenter shouting out the Ewok Murder Village. I also keep referencing the Regiment painting guide wherever I can too!

[@Kodalith]

Finally getting around to watching this. Life gets in the way. Where did Patrick get that Sir Loin T-Shirt. I NEEDS it!

[@CallumPaints]

It was great to meet you all at the UKGE! Definitely one of our hobby highlights too. Cheers from Ant and myself on the Modiphius Fallout stand!

[@paulroberts8994]

Whistlepig! That's the good stuff , can be incredibly hard to come by. The emperor has blessed you

[@shorelessskies]

All the best in 2024, lads! To 100k subscribers and beyond!

[@userb3nje909]

I can safely say, that you guys are my favourite 'podcast'. Each episode is a joy to listen to. I look forward to the coming year and what you have in store for us. 👍👍👍

[@thepaintingphase]

Too kind.

[@Fox01313]

I'm still surprised with the Votann kill team that GW didn't just put their rules in White Dwarf magazine when their new 40k kits were put out instead of waiting until the kill team box was released.

[@pcassar31]

Cult of Paint really gave me a confidence boost with airbrushing AND Tamiya Paints. Henry's love of Tamiya's XF-2 is on par with Peachy's love for Sharpe.

[@joehill6916]

Mini of the year for me was the simple Khorne Berzerker. I just think they did a fantastic job with that kit. Not a big, flashy centrepiece but a brilliant battleline sculpt; so dynamic and true to their lore.

[@CptPanda29]

As someone born and raised in Yorkshire I just have to say Yeah fair enough

[@omittedflunky2963]

I love all your videos but my favorite content you make (Other than the 122nd Cadian video which inspired my new army) is these relaxed chats where its just three guys with lovely vibes talking about hobby. And Bella

[@thepaintingphase]

Bella say Hi.

[@tomtricity]

Dudes. That's a good whiskey. I'm impressed you're drinking it in Nottingham.

[@BackPackBadger]

NO, THAT COMMISSION PAINTING IDEA IS GENUINELY BRILLIANT!! Its bloody impossible to find a commission painter that will just do table top standard 3 colours and based!!!

[@bornincrimson]

Are you not seeing painters that offer tabletop standard as a level? I'm pretty sure I've seen it a bunch and offer it as a level myself (mostly doing local commissions). Or are you just not seeing it at a price you want to pay? Genuinely curious there.

[@liamstubbins3000]

Alot of people dont realise with steam and gamepass, then all the streaming services you arent buying a product your pretty much renting indefinetly which means they can get rid of it or change it. The best thing to do is own a physical disk

[@ATOMTAYLOR]

The Christmas Tree has been proper pegged. ;)

[@LincolnTank-StillOnTheSprue]

GW have done some awesome models this last year across all systems. I'm really looking forward to the cross-bashing opportunities that will arise between AoS and WHTOW

[@stuartmortimer3922]

Best show on KZbin- fact. Gotta get Sean Bean on in 2024. Keep it up - you’re great.

[@imalu5757]

Pat does the perfect Henry voice. He needs to start every episode like this now

[@Anthonythomas_19]

Being one of the space ducks contributors it was great to see everyone come together to raise money for Calm and Sobs. The painting phase minis were all great and the dreadnaught was my favourite upclose

[@dominicskelton3031]

"But anyway yes Warhammer" - slick segues like that really show how professional your setup has become....

[@coredecepts]

A lot of Gundams are painted by removing parts from the sprue and cleaning them, then painting and varnish, then assembly. Sometimes you'll want to do some sub-assembly before painting. But they'll be fully poseable at the end of it.

[@Markohyay]

It has been 4 minutes inand I have laughed 5 times. keep it up 🤣

[@davydatwood3158]

I empathise with the camera at the end. That's me a most New Years' parties - watching everyone walk on by to kiss someone else. ;)

[@thomasrobertson4213]

Many of us in Scotland appreciate the awesomeness of Yorkshire.

[@AlexAttemptsTabletop]

Slightly late but… thank you guys for a year full of awesome videos. Love having you lot chatting in the background while I paint away. All the best for 2024! 🎉🙌

[@niklas3947]

I will not stand for the slander of calling the Dark Angels traitors. You will hear from my lawyer/Interrogator Chaplain!

[@pajmage]

The dog clearly needs some dress up uniforms for this coming year! Imperial Guard Mascot, Genestealer etc!

[@jackcopestake9948]

I did zero hobby 2023 due to work commitments and flying around the world :( always have your videos on my watchlist during whatever little downtime I get though! Much love

[@lowey129]

At the exact moment Peachy Says "Got my eyes on you man in the corner" Bella is looking at where my name scrolls past in the Patreon credits! 😂

[@seileen1234]

Happy new year to the team!

[@teamkeogh]

Happy New Year guys. Thanks for all the entertainment.

[@RoryBishop1985]

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!!

[@keepcalmandre-roll5480]

Happy new year all. Thanks for a great 2023 and looking forward to seeing what you do in 2024.

[@thesigmaritepainter7803]

Brilliant video and thanks for the wonderful year of content every single week!

[@jackhammond9034]

Happy New Year from Italy! Buon anno ! 🎉🎉🎉auguri a tutti 😊

[@BrettsMinis]

Happy new year, Fellas! That primarch biscuit stream was awesome haha I forgot about Fulgrim’s chocolate fingers

[@Square_Planar]

Transmogrify is absolutely a real word!

[@emmetriley22]

I got into Necromunda because of your first report, looking forward to the next Favourite mini for me has got to be the Harbinger of Decay from AOS, probably the best Nurgle model I've seen so far

[@rugbymeat]

Totally agree that the Freeguild Marshall looks totally amazing, I've had to buy one as my first Sigmar miniature - just so much character!

[@dasconor4711]

Like that Sir Loin tee PatrickPhase. Thank you for answering my street pizza question! Happy new year lads, hope you and yours have a peaceful year to come

[@teessidetyrants1989]

Another great video. Really enjoyed watching the videos over the last year. Look forward to settling down to a painting session and having two hours of interesting chat to listen to. One of the highlights of the week. Anyway just want to say thanks gents for all the work you do. Here's to another great year.

[@Njord_42]

Happy New year ! Peach's recent appearance on the Soirée Peinture podcast was fantastic for hobbying during the holidays !

[@danspencer1281]

Happy New Year chaps, thanks for 2023 entertainment, much appreciated

[@johnsnow5968]

The fucking whiplash i got hearing these bri'ish lads lads lads busting out whisky from the distillery down the road from my parents house in the ass end of nowhere state of Vermont

[@johno8400]

Happy New Years Lads 🎉🎉 My top wargamming cast to listen to for 2023. Look forward to more quality content in 2024.

[@lyubit9841]

My hobby resolution for the next year: paint up all of The Other Side minis I have. HOPEFULLY I can convince people to play it and/or Malifaux, but hey it's a whole year

[@lamicrobio...engros5427]

Happy new year to you and the painting phase (and to Bella) !

[@thepaintingphase]

Happy new year!

[@someone1999]

I wasn’t angry about the Rogal Dorn’s floor flaw, I was just disappointed.

[@alanmorales5784]

Jeff pure gold that joke man! 😂 love it!

[@dazmaulwargaming]

That's a mighty fine mug Peachy is using there 😂 Happy new year guys, I've absolutely loved binge watching all of your videos, such an inspiration to me....... not sure why Peachy is sat in my seat tho 😂😂

[@SpectreAtYourFeast]

RE: Adding all the guns. I'd recommend it for the Riptide. It looks rad. I am in the body of a 30 year old, with a mental state of about 12.

[@cantabrian1009]

Yes chaps - lets av it! Also - Pat, your T shirt is the kind of silly that will pop up in my mind as I'm trying to fall asleep and set me off giggling 🤣

[@edwindrood2816]

Congrats on the year!

[@TheJCNEILL]

Happy new year from Space Ducks HQ!

[@steverogers3696]

What a day to have off Warhammer Weekly from vince, siege studios podcat AND this? God dam my hobby day off has been blessed

[@jeffers1985]

I picked the 30k schimatar jefbikes. The new flight stand worked wonders for the kit and plastic was the cherry on the cake

[@stujm84]

I have to agree with Geoff on the Terminator Chaplain. It's not a poor sculpt but considering how more animated all the other Terminators are, it's quite a static pose. It looks like a bigger version of the old 90s metal Terminators, it's almost like a Lego person pose, body kind straight, arms bent at the elbow slightly but holding his crosius and shield in line with the body. Compare it to the Chaplain on Bike, which is absolutely bad-ass in his look, it's quite deflating

[@thepaintingphase]

I’ve post a photo on my insta when I’ve painted him, I think I may have him liking a lot better now - Geoff

[@ghazthegamer7109]

Has anyone else noticed the similarities between this wonderful trio and the compare the Market ads? Lol. Perhaps it's just me😅

[@SgtMaj22]

All hail the KZbin algorithm gods. favorite miniature of the year is the painted one...

[@NummiAFI]

I know it's a core unit and boring infantry, but the new Saurus for Lizardmen were everything I hoped for and more. The 90's and 00's art done justice, 25 years later. If only the Tomb Kings had been as lucky in their "release"....

[@WorldBleeder]

Happy New Years! I've really enjoyed your shows every week and it's something I look forward to every Monday for my hobby session, even though I'm a Patreon member and could watch it early. Keep up the great content, you guys have completely replaced WarhammerTV streaming for me.

[@thepaintingphase]

Thank so much, it means a lot.

[@crabby5700]

love your videos lads, would be great if you could overlay the art for those of us who have the emperor's 'holy' memory...

[@AlexisGraf]

Love this video. Very inspiring. In fact I think I’ll be starting my army for Hobgoblin this weekend now. It’ll be my first army ever. I’ve mostly been painting, single figures and war bands, for being the agnostic skirmish games like Forbidden Psalm, Stargrave and The Doomed. Excited to get them painted and start playing my first rank and flank game.

[@walt_man]

If Bandai did that Cerastus Mega Bolter, the ammo linkage would be one piece, flexible and all on one sprue! If you never bought a few Gundam kits or two. I highly recommend.

[@CygnusMaximusXIII]

I kind of wonder if the Desolator Squad wasn't something similar to the case of Clown Nagash's head - in that the sculptor made a decent-looking kit, but some higher-up decided it needed to be more over the top, then the ridiculous version got approved... Whatever it is, they were definitely a miss. And happy new year, Painting Phase team - thanks for all the excellent content (and I'm excited for the Necromunda campaign)!

[@Mukkanzie]

I must rewatch your Cadia Stands video at least once every month at the moment; it’s a great watch- and I don’t even play 40K! Definitely one of your best vids 👌🏻

[@Thad-Dunkems]

Happy new years! I looked up the tasting notes for the Old World Rye on their website and they seem far tastier than government warnings haha. Caramel, vanilla, and winter fruit for the nose. Rye spice, apricots, plums, raisins, dates, and honey for the palate. Hope that retroactively helps with your whiskey tasting experience.

[@CornishMoose]

The Ciaphas Cain model you were thinking of is made by Artel W 😊

[@michaelwescott7649]

Tastiest paint? Mine all taste like tea, but that might have something to do with my cuppa being next to my water pot. Should do something about that.

[@thepaintingphase]

😂🤣😂

[@Vorpal_Wit]

I'm challenging The Painting Phase to get Sean Bean on in 2024!

[@thegreyjedi]

The Lion got all new armor. Azrael holds the Original Lion helm.

[@DrFaustIPresume]

You'll need a previously in Necromunda intro for the start of Season 2

[@MrSquark]

Would've been nice to have an insert picture to show the models you guys were talking about, but I understand that it would have been a lots of editing work

[@TheBatNaz]

With your Airbush compressor put it on top of either a thick soft mouse mat or even better a foam sound panel tile. It really muffles the sound of the compressor and stops it vibrating accross the wooden floor.

[@emchamberlain]

I did that all the guns thing as a kid with my RTB01 marines.

[@DougieMonster]

Love the show, but if I had one complaint, it's that you don't edit pictures in of each mini as you talk about them. I appreciate that you put these out as audio podcasts too, plus it's probably a pain of a job to do, but it'd add so much to the youtube experience. Otherwise, keep up the good work!

[@thepaintingphase]

If it’s something that’s not widely known, we do our best but if it’s easily accessible (in this case it was a Warhammer community article), we trust you guys will probably know whats what.

[@andrewdickinson1041]

Re the rogal dorn tank and 'what would you lose' - I think the greebles/stowage like jerry cans and toolboxes etc should be on a separate sprue either common to all kits or available like an upgrade sprue, so there would then have been space.

[@HellstormWargaming]

Yorkshire has me too lads so wins all round

[@killerkriegsman85]

Bolt action armys this year can't wait to crack on with my US airborne and french bits

[@wardruchii]

I have the Guard pre Christmas boxed set to put together so have two Rogal Dorns to build soon, but I base all my tanks so I'll never know its there.

[@Fepanther6774]

Happy New Years from New York City, thank you for the hobby nonsense.

[@marinapfanzelt468]

Concerning the stock problem and things selling out before really going live, maybe its because stores can place their orders the week before it goes live on the webstore.

[@mikebroadwater]

Whistlepig? Nice choice!

[@BBolloBB]

It's a shame that often the corperate response to people leaving is to take the stick approach rather than carrot, sadly common across many industrys, it's rare to find a company that treats it's employee's like adults for lack of a better term but if you do hold onto that job :D

[@minishaw280]

Everyone loves stilty boy!!

[@garyjenson1326]

Alright my worst mini is that tacky grandma's unicorn for the old world. Jesus does that thing come packed in a snow globe 😂

[@SunBearScott]

Nothing says "My Faith Is My Shield," like an actual shield.

[@aroncheek5092]

Happy new year all , I'm going to have to have a lot of restraint this year , my local gundam store has moved to a new bigger location and now have supply from bandai , I have bad moon cafe about a mile away so that's not too tempting, the local pawn broker opposite the gundam shop are now selling Warhammer 😊

[@jacknappier2]

Howdy gents! Long time listener first time caller. Y'all have become my favorite podcast to tune into and love everything. Something in todays episode that urked my dramaturgical side was the Transmogrificantion allusion. I don't know if the author for Ciaphas Cain is referring to Calvin and Hobbes during the transmogrificantion part. While there are very pointed references to many things in his adventures transmogrification as a word appears in 17th century literature and is not an invention for Calvin and Hobbes, but it is very possible that the author read that word in Calvin and Hobbes and decided to use it. I would love to ask the author that. Sorry to be the "um actually" guy. I love what y'all do and get excited when I see a new upload. Cheers! ❤

[@thepaintingphase]

Thanks for getting in touch, Calvin & Hobbs is about as well read as we get sadly.

[@redsven7624]

Good wrap-up, last year saw quite a few stunning pieces come out. GW-wise AoS was for me a clear winner and Belthanos and the flesh-eater court stuff the standouts, although Farsight was good. Nothing else tempted me to buy, it was an odd year as while I thought a lot of the GW output was good, it wasn't until the end anything actually grabbed me enough to want it. A big part could be the space marine effect, they just don't interest me as models. Non-GW wise Ewok release was long awaited and I am nearly finished with a full Ewok army. as was the return of Another Day in the corp and House Bolton for ASOIF. This year, I am focused on finishing current projects, the upcoming ASOIF tactics looks great with the insane Dragon, and I am interested to see what Warlords Epic Ancients shape up to be. I appreciate you calling out the difference between corporate output and the staff's passion and effort. Most of us have probably worked really hard at something just to keep things ok, at some point, but the effort doesn't make the result good. Also on pricing and GW, aside from the hobby value is subjective and therefore individual - you either want it enough or not, let's not forget while they need to make money GW is a viable business and can pay the staff bringing in the total turnover less the share dividends they payout, that is excess profit.