Painting and playing has changed my life.

Army Showcase of 12,000+ points of Ultramarines and how these plastic miniatures launched Play On Tabletop and brought our crew together.
In this army showcase sponsored by Vallejo Acrylic Paints acrylicosvallejo.com/en/
Tak has put his entire collection of Ultramarines on the table and talks about how it has, with no exaggeration, changed his life. He talks about winning at tournaments, painting armies, and what enjoys most about this hobby.
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[@AcornPlays]

It's awesome to see Tak show some more of his personality that has gradually been coming out in the battle reps I've watched. It's not easy being the quietest one in a friend group (and everyone else in Play On is so loud and outgoing), but I really enjoy watching his videos now.

[@tuxedocatii6421]

Now I kind of want to listen to Steve’s full Ultramarine presentation

[@jasoncross4587]

legit I would listen to his lore lecture, please make this a thing!

[@Final789X]

Yes, would love a Space Marine Steve lore video!

[@Phatricks]

#ReleasetheSpaceMarineSteveCut

[@littletoast9465]

I too would have listened to his lore rant.

[@markbauby7442]

I always like it when Tak is on. Seems like a chill guy and his models are always GORGEOUS. Glad to see you on the army showcase.

[@danollerenshaw8410]

Haven't played since 4th Edition, but recently started watching this channel and have now picked myself up 1,500pts of Dark Angels. Thanks for the inspiration guys!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

So happy we could apart of that!

[@Moonwake534]

A fellow Dark Angel 🤟

[@SonsofChrace]

DA are the best. Especially now that Terminators are getting their time in the sun.

[@danollerenshaw8410]

@@SonsofChrace Now just to address the elephant in the room - that my deathwing termies come up to my intercessors' chin

[@bmc6881]

@@danollerenshaw8410 i never get why the terminators are so small lmao, and why non primaris marines are so short too

[@GoobertownHobbies]

absolutely beautiful :-)

[@PlayOnTabletop]

That is very high praise coming from you! Thank you!

[@Xslfgapoom]

Agreed, some great easter eggs in there too. Is that the company cook at 7:32?

[@PlayOnTabletop]

@@Xslfgapoom That is indeed the company cook. From a local charity tournament where tabletop gamers came together to raise money for the foodbank.

[@AcornPlays]

I want the uncut version where Steve tells the story of the Ultramarines

[@galileodeascanis8092]

That was hilarious

[@UnsolPhysics]

Seriously, need this

[@Wakshaani]

Thirded!

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

I wouldn't mind everybody on the team doing short minute videos giving out some quick facts on their favorite factions :P

[@Phatricks]

#ReleasetheSpaceMarineSteveCut

[@aliox2144]

7:33 now I wanna learn the story of that chef marine so bad!

[@noisemaker111]

It was a custom mini made for a charity event called foodhammer !

[@Joshuad369]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one that saw that. Had to be a Captain as a base, or maybe a Lieutenant

[@Makarislethal]

The fast forwarding of Steve's ultra marine rant was hilarious 😂 , the random walking in and out of frame and "vroom,vroom" plane killed me.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

He got into. Really, really, into it!

[@cal6599]

Thank you so much Play On Tabletop

[@spiritofthegorg7223]

Sorry for your loss, I cannot quite comprehend your pain - but I have an autistic son and life can be quite miserable as well at times and also for me it provides half an hour of goofy relief and I'm thankful to the guys and gals

[@cal6599]

@@spiritofthegorg7223 Thank you it was a really hard time i miss him everyday. Seem like your son is very lucky to have a dad like yourself. All the best

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself and we are humbled that we could be a part of being some relief.

[@andrewdussault2315]

I really like how positive you guys are. Us sweaty nerds can get a bad wrap, and for good reason, we can get obsessed with the competitive aspect of this hobby or make it too much a part of our identity and sink into grumpy gate keeping. Thanks for being a great example of positive nerddom.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Incredible people got me into the hobby and inspired me to be someone who can inspire others to get in.

[@gabrielehu3157]

imagine gatekeeping plastic

[@oldmanskeletal4189]

As an Ultramarines collector, I feel inspired by this force

[@MyAlessandro1995]

Me too, I will try to build the full chapter

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Humbling to hear!

[@Mr.Goufball]

That segment with Steve talking is way too relatable.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

He loves his space marines.

[@asdasd9174]

Great interview, Steve. You really kept things moving.Looks like you are levelling your interview game as well as your painting.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Life is about leveling up as much as you can! I have learned a lot being a part of Play On Tabletop and I treasure the experience every day

[@TheColosiss]

Tak inspired me to collect the Ultramarines. I cannot thank Tak enough. Playing the "poster boys" is actually incredible. I have won and lost an equal number of games but have enjoyed the experience every time. Thank you Tak

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I cannot thank you enough for this comment and how amazing it is to read it. To hear you are enjoying experiences despite win or loss means you've found something incredible and to hear that I had a part to play in that is humbling, rewarding, and amazing. Happy tabletop gaming and I hope it will always be an enjoyable experience! We March for Maggrage! Tak

[@cdh7453]

You guys are so far ahead of the competition for battle reports etc on KZbin, and all your videos are really inspiring. Keep up the great work, and let's see some Sisters of Battle!

[@TheTabletopAlliance]

Really enjoying the content guys. The absolute bench mark for table top gaming channels!!

[@drewbakka5265]

Matt Ward would shed a tear of pride

[@RiffSilverthe1andonly]

Makes a person tear up seeing somebody so devoted to an army.

[@Monomegamorpharea]

That Ultramarines chef is *chef's kiss*

[@stephenryder3331]

I've loved seeing the chemistry between Steve and Tak grow in recent videos. They bounce off eachother so well. Steve's presenting/interviewing skills in this video were absolutely spot on. Bravo Steve!!! THE YEAR OF STEVE CONTINUES...

[@PlayOnTabletop]

#yearofsteve

[@grimdarkroast]

That fast forwarded lore dump made me almost spit out my coffee! I am really glad I can across your channel!

[@FlamingShadows]

I just want to say I love this channel so much. I used to watch you guys when I painted my army but never played the game. I found out a location near my house and I started go there every Sunday and learn and growing more and more into the game. I used played a army called the Shadow lords Which I made up for my old space marine's. That were part of the flesh Tearers army. Then I change my whole army to Flesh Tearers. Since then I added my whole Flesh Tearers army together it is 4,460 points. I would love to come on channel one day and play my Flesh Tearers army when they are finish. Right now I'm helping my friend's army building and painting Adeptus Mechanicus. I show people his army since I'm painting at the moment and people tell me I have been improving with my painting skilling. It's amazon how I love the game so much and now I'm getting my friends into it now. When I was watching this video I smile really huge. I like playing for fun and enjoy on what's going on the battle and getting to talk to the opponent and making up funny ways our guys die or shooting or anything. I love all you guys on this channel. It shows how much you all have fun, painting, talking about the armies, and in the end you guys are great friends to each other. keep up the great work!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you for sharing some of your hobby / gaming journey. Glad you had a smile on your face!

[@FlamingShadows]

@@PlayOnTabletop your welcome anytime and that’s space marines army is awesome 😎

[@midashguy]

Always love seeing Tak in a video! Him and Nick are my favorites on the team!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thanks for watching the channel!

[@Scr3aminator93]

Everyday i see a new Video of you guys my day gets better.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

And we hope to make your days better for years to come.

[@Runebound.21]

Love it when Tak is on the show! Seems like a great guy, with a beautiful army to match!

[@simonmears4073]

What a great army! I love the idea of best overall where they take into account everything rather than just points, sounds such a much better system.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

It really makes for great games at tournaments.

[@th18au1t396]

I love to see vallejo sponsoring you, I love their paint range and dropper bottles are great. They are objectively superior in every category, and absolutely s-Tier in terms of airbrushing and wet palettes. I spent hours filling my old citadel paints in dropper bottles so they wouldn’t dry out. Even games workshop painters use dropper bottles for their citadel paints. Vallejo bottles are cheaper, larger, and longer-lasting, it’s kind of amazing how good they are for painting minis.

[@Normandy42]

I think they’re great for airbrushing, but for regular brushes, I’ve had problems with them.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I love that they have such a full range of products that I can just trust they have something for what I need.

[@Hysterically_Accurate]

This is, without a doubt, the best 40k channel on KZbin. When the pandemic is over, have you guys considered getting some of the popular mini painting/40k channels on the show as guests? I would absolutely love to see Guy from Midwinter Minis interact with the members of the Play On team

[@PlayOnTabletop]

When the state of the world changes we will open our studio to the world!

[@aunderiskerensky2304]

i love the bold display of vallejo paint as you showcase the army. *nice ducking job painting up the boys in blue btw, they are amazing*

[@PlayOnTabletop]

The company has been so nice to us and honestly I have been using them for years before Play On and I don't mind showcasing what I believe in.

[@aunderiskerensky2304]

@@PlayOnTabletop i've got my kids painting their first army up so i have an excuse to replace the GW paint i do have left. as soon as i tried it, night and day difference. not that gw paints are bad, but for ease of use, consistency... its just flat out a better paint.

[@treebongos4765]

Woah that table and army is stunning

[@avantasiaftw]

Gorgeous army and a super important point about being an introvert and having your army help you out.

[@omnissiah5382]

They look gorgeous mate, well done! 🫡

[@philgagnon275]

You guys are awesome. I've been following for probably a year now, and your content is my go to every week.

[@albertmast4627]

Love the channel, the banter and a few dudes having fun. Must be a huge amount of work, time and effort though. Play on!

[@ChopsTV]

You guys rule so hard and I love seeing you all talk about this aspect of the hobby so much.

[@Corey_Rowe]

Glad to be a patron for you guys, awesome content as always, literally boosted my interest in 40k tenfold. Got a deadpool tau army Nick love for his army inspired it lol, and seeing Steve and tak play marines convinced me to go the minotaur chapter, one of the best looking marine armies aesthetically.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you for your support!! Yes, Minotaur!

[@VedaRa501]

That is an awesome looking Army. Ultramarines=Best Ultramarines!

[@joshuagraham5422]

I do agree, Ultramarine Blue by vallejo is definitely a great colour. I don't have an airbrush but the regular pot does the business. It's perfect for ultramarines.

[@pancho7776]

Such an amazing group of people

[@hnived6641]

Such an impressive army, definitely hobby goals! Besides that, i love the channel, you guys really got me more interested in the game itself than just the hobby! Keep it up!

[@Materia-Hunter]

Y’all are great, Tak is my fav. I always learn something new from watching him play. Thanks for sharing!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you for watching!

[@stax6092]

Yeah, Boys in Blue. Best Space Marines. Love Guilliman with the helmet, and the whole army is fantastic. Glad to be a viewer.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you for watching!

[@marky2168]

Well said gentlemen! Beautiful army and great stories Steve!

[@Johndoe-co3pw]

Very impressive army the cohesiveness of this army is on point

[@jonathanamsberry3971]

Anyone else see the Chef? That was the best! Nothing says Marines like a Chef charging the enemy!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

He even has a Xenos recipe book. It was a gift for when we showed our support for a local charity tournament called Foodhammer.

[@dabbsification]

Watching your channel got me back into collecting and playing 40k again after 20 years

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Welcome back!

[@NatesMiniatures]

Started youtube because I enjoy this hobby stayed for the viewers.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

This! This is definitely true!

[@eater_of_garbage_]

Love you guys so much, y'all got me into the hobby!

[@punkmiguel7002]

I'm still new to this hobby and I love seeing vids like this. It really does push me to improve my painting abilities and possibly get involved with the table top aspect of it. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Best of luck with your painting and when you get into the game may the dice give you the best stories.

[@Feanor2024]

Gorgeous army. Well done sir!

[@PrimalGemini85]

I’m sitting at my bench cutting parts from sprues I’ve had since 2000-2001 timeframe. I got my retirement certificate from the Army two days ago, and I’m finally getting back into WH40K. Thank you for your videos, content, and interaction.

[@hitman5618]

You guys are so wholesome and grounded, I love your content and the community you are building!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I didn't mention it in the video but having a fan-created and driven Discord is one of the most amazing things to come out all things too. Love being part of the community.

[@nicvz8644]

As someone who doesn't play the game but is painting an almost 2000 pt space marine army. Its was nice to see tak talk about his ultramarines

[@thewindowsmaaane]

Taks my favourite. Seems like a good bloke. Funny and honest.

[@timothysmith7364]

thank you for sharing your awesome collection. Thanks for getting to know you as well! well done on the great painting!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thanks for watching me ramble!

[@timchisholm5977]

Tak should do a painting guide on his army they look great.

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

Beautiful mang. Thanks for sharing

[@ivanzidarov5696]

Another awesome video, guys! Thank you and please keep it coming!

[@BobWolf006]

It's great to watch your videos because you are very professionals and above all, you really seem to enjoy what you are doing.

[@KevinMeehanWhistle]

This painting style is brilliant. Very eye catching

[@mattjdlewis]

thank you for this video guys! ive been really vellejo shy because of mixing and stuff but after watching this its made me more happier to test/try out some new stuff

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Hope you have as much success with it as we do!

[@minibin01]

Loving the lore bits!

[@alexblackmore5307]

Really enjoyed this video!! You make by far my favourite 40k content!! Cannot wait to see the new 4000pt report!! 🤘🤠

[@redzabo1]

I love this channel. Your editing, story, model and board creation is amazing, the little shooting effects and sounds are really cool. You guys seem cool and do a really good job of showing how the game is played, and how to treat other players well. Please keep them coming.

[@privatedino3239]

I love the army you could put it into the universe and it would fit in

[@JeanParisot]

Haven't finished the vid yet but just had to say how much I lol'd at the editor's note :D

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Editors need to have fun too!

[@kajkun1384]

Epic production on your battle reports! Not a warhammer guy but i enjoy watching all your battle reports

[@nickwen2881]

I’m really glad I discovered you guys. you guys made me fall in love with multiple factions so i’v had a little of multiple armies

[@jeremiahroy344]

I love watching Tak play! He’s been an inspiration for me as a player and hobbyists. For ultramar!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you!

[@dudewhowritesstuff...5903]

Great Vid guys, love it!

[@alan132321]

Hats off to the Chef Marine!!!👏👏👏👏

[@tristangeraets9258]

My wordbearer heart beats a little faster in such a target rich environment! Looking great Tak!

[@Eric-jt8yx]

Pretty wholesome and encouraging video. Thanks fellas!

[@grantmills2557]

Steve getting in Lore Rage was so funny XDDDDD

[@rowshak]

I tried to slow it down to see if I could make something out of it lol

[@grantmills2557]

@@rowshak lol and? XDDD

[@rowshak]

@@grantmills2557 -_- my mission was a disaster hahaha Either that or he was saying stuff completly random and out of topic....since at one point I think I heard: " and I thought you were my friend" So ya not sure I got it lol

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Apparently at one point some Space Marine Captain fought a cyborg gorilla with only his bare hands. Space Marine Steve questioning his friendship with Tak is a daily thing.

[@rowshak]

@@PlayOnTabletop so I wasn't that off hahahaha We would need a revenge: Space Marines vs Space....apes?

[@josephwhiteley4660]

This was inspiring. Thank you, gentlemen. I know I have leaned on your content more than once to get through these crazy times.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Together we get through this. Thank you for watching!

[@nathanreynolds4378]

Absolutely delightful! I love your content & commentary - Well done! Encore!!

[@MiguelFuentes11]

Tak is now my favorite player!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Oh wow. Will endeavour to be worth that!

[@wl7170]

I loved the story of the Ultramarines. Cool vid guys.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

And so does Steve. Very much so!

[@murray1867]

Can we get more armies on display and background stories? Love content like this.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We do want to make more like this. Getting armies together can be tough

[@murray1867]

@@PlayOnTabletop Understandable! Thanks for the great content!

[@Whattwa]

This really reminded me that content creators are really people too. Awesome army. Play On!!!

[@derekrunner2876]

Thank you for all your videos keep the good work up

[@JustinHouk]

I love this video! Great to see the interaction between Steve and Tak.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We have a healthy rivalry.

[@Nonameisback999]

This is some dedication! I love it ❤️

[@garettparisien2405]

after being out of the game for years. you guys rekindled my love for the table top and not just sitting back and reading the books. Currently building White Scars

[@Sam-sp4pt]

quite honestly this channel is the main reason I’m gonna try to get in to Warhammer 40k, you guys are doing an amazing job with this channel still!

[@roadgoeseveron7128]

its cool you can share like this, really honest and heartwarming in a way... :)

[@masonex490]

just want yall to know this channel is so awesome

[@RevanR]

Wow amazing collection Tak. May Emperor favour you in every battle Edit : 10:17 best part of showcase

[@Pix3lated1987]

This was an awesome video. More of this!! I have met some of the coolest playing in the hobby and you guys are no different.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

The community is full of amazing people!

[@oc8473]

Matt Ward sheds a tear of joy at the beauty of this army

[@PlayOnTabletop]

It would be an honour if the artistic creators feel we did it justice.

[@figothikos1]

this army looks amazing. really love your work, condensing the games to their essence, having fun and excitement!

[@Joshuad369]

This was so amazing a fun to watch. I really love how you guys just gushed about each other's collections on top of what we were seeing on the table. What really did it for me though, was catching the converted Ultramarine, not sure what model was the base, that was a cook with one arm holding a full stew pot and his other arm raised in the air with a cook spoon. Amazing

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We two are friends because of this hobby. The Ceramite Chef is a miniature given to those that supported a local charity tournament that raised funds for the food bank.

[@grooberun]

It's really, really nice to just see Tak and Steve chat- we came here as fans of 40k and now we're fans of you, the great people running some crazy fun battle reports.

[@retroafro1]

such levels of detail , from the bases, to the painting - lots of little narratives throughout the army - AWESOME stuff!! I have just returned to 40k, last played when it was 3rd edition - im collecting UM now for the same reasons!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thanks for noticing all the little details!

[@pajnolan4459]

Very enjoyable video, tak is a great guy

[@ryangreene338]

This is my favorite battle report channel hands down and a big reason for that outside the overall production value is how good the models look. Absolutely an inspiration to where I want my armies to be.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We do enjoy the hobby and painting part of this world so hopefully more inspiring armies to come!

[@ryangreene338]

@@PlayOnTabletop I have no doubt!

[@slimjimkirky86]

12:57 I love the conversion! Adeptus Chef. Really inspiring stuff! You're all such genuine guys. It speaks so well for the hobby and community. I'm really looking forward to being able to play again and meet like minded folks. Much love from Australia :-)

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We met incredible people that inspired us to take up the hobby and we want to honour them to be inspiring to others to have a great time with this hobby. Hello Australia! Thank you for watching!

[@aaronreid2695]

Awsome you guys!.you guys are keeping 40k really fresh and interesting..mad respect to Steve!.was nice the way Tak passed spotlight ..to say hey I use ultramarines but Steve is authority...class guys all class....

[@joshcranston]

Another GREAT video where we get to know the guys ❤️

[@uniquewargamingterrain9125]

Such an amazing army and a nice video to watch .I agree 100% with the push/challenge each other to get better painting ,gaming it all makes everything in our hobbie much more improved well done guys and thank you for showing off ur impressive amazing army 👏