Games Workshop
Games Workshop is the world’s largest and most successful tabletop miniature wargaming company. Founded in 1975 by John Peake, Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson in London, the company began by making wooden board games before becoming the UK importer of Dungeons & Dragons. Games Workshop is now headquartered in Nottingham, England, and its best-known brands are Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.
The company designs, manufactures and sells highly detailed plastic and resin miniature figures, along with the rulebooks, paints, tools and accessories needed to collect, build, paint and play with them. Warhammer Age of Sigmar provides epic fantasy battles, while Warhammer 40,000 is set in a dark science fiction universe. Additional game systems include Blood Bowl, Necromunda, Warcry and the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Games Workshop also produces the Citadel Colour paint range, which is one of the most comprehensive acrylic paint systems available for miniature painting. With over 570 Warhammer stores worldwide and products available in more than 7,000 independent retailers, Games Workshop is a global hobby phenomenon.
Wonderland Models stocks a wide selection of Games Workshop products including miniatures, paints, tools and rulebooks. Shop securely online for express shipping or visit our in-store experts in Edinburgh for personalised advice.
Games Workshop
Games Workshop is the world’s largest and most successful tabletop miniature wargaming company. Founded in 1975 by John Peake, Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson in London, the company began by making wooden board games before becoming the UK importer of Dungeons & Dragons. Games Workshop is now headquartered in Nottingham, England, and its best-known brands are Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.
The company designs, manufactures and sells highly detailed plastic and resin miniature figures, along with the rulebooks, paints, tools and accessories needed to collect, build, paint and play with them. Warhammer Age of Sigmar provides epic fantasy battles, while Warhammer 40,000 is set in a dark science fiction universe. Additional game systems include Blood Bowl, Necromunda, Warcry and the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Games Workshop also produces the Citadel Colour paint range, which is one of the most comprehensive acrylic paint systems available for miniature painting. With over 570 Warhammer stores worldwide and products available in more than 7,000 independent retailers, Games Workshop is a global hobby phenomenon.
Wonderland Models stocks a wide selection of Games Workshop products including miniatures, paints, tools and rulebooks. Shop securely online for express shipping or visit our in-store experts in Edinburgh for personalised advice.
- Warhammer 40,000
Warhammer 40,000 is the most popular miniature wargame in the world. Set in a dark, far-future galaxy where humanity battles for survival against alien races, daemonic forces and internal heresy, the game combines deep lore with tactical tabletop gameplay. Players collect and paint armies of miniatures, then use them to fight battles governed by a detailed ruleset.
The range of factions is enormous. Space Marines, Orks, Tyranids, Aeldari, Necrons, Chaos Space Marines and many more each have their own distinct aesthetic, playstyle and expanding model range. Whether you are drawn to the hobby by the painting, the gaming or the rich narrative, Warhammer 40,000 offers a deeply rewarding experience.
- Warhammer Age of Sigmar
Warhammer Age of Sigmar is Games Workshop's fantasy wargame, set in the Mortal Realms where gods, monsters and mortal heroes clash in epic battles. The game offers a broad selection of factions ranging from the heavenly Stormcast Eternals to the undead Ossiarch Bonereapers and the savage Orruk Warclans.
Age of Sigmar is well supported with regular new releases, campaign books and narrative events that keep the game fresh and engaging. The miniatures are among the most dynamic and detailed that Games Workshop has ever produced, making them a joy to paint and display.
- Citadel Paints and Hobby Supplies
Citadel Colour is Games Workshop's own paint range, designed specifically for painting miniatures. The range includes base paints, layer paints, shades, dry paints, contrast paints and technical paints, providing everything needed to achieve professional-looking results at any skill level. Contrast paints in particular have made the hobby more accessible, allowing even beginners to achieve striking tabletop-ready results with minimal effort.
Beyond paints, the Citadel hobby range includes brushes, modelling tools, plastic glue, spray primers and basing materials. These purpose-built tools make assembling and painting miniatures straightforward and enjoyable.
- Starter Sets and Getting Started
Games Workshop offers a variety of starter sets that provide everything needed to begin playing. These sets typically include miniatures for two factions, a rulebook, dice, measuring tools and a play mat, making them an affordable and convenient way to enter the hobby. Introductory painting sets that bundle miniatures with a selection of Citadel paints and a brush are also available for those who want to start with the painting side of the hobby.
- Why Buy Games Workshop from Wonderland Models?
Wonderland Models stocks a comprehensive Games Workshop range. Whether you are starting your first army, expanding an existing collection, or stocking up on Citadel paints and supplies, our team can help. We offer fast UK delivery with express options, secure online ordering, and the hands-on expertise of a specialist hobby shop with over 50 years of experience. Visit our Edinburgh store or shop online — we are here to help.
- What is Warhammer?
Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop. Players collect, assemble and paint armies of miniature figures, then use them to fight battles on a tabletop battlefield. The two main game systems are Warhammer 40,000, set in a sci-fi future, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, set in a fantasy universe.
- Do Games Workshop miniatures come painted?
No. Games Workshop miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly. Painting and building your army is a core part of the Warhammer hobby, and Citadel paints, tools and guides are available to help you get started.
- Are Games Workshop products suitable for beginners?
Yes. Games Workshop offers several starter sets and introductory products designed for newcomers. These include simplified rules, push-fit miniatures that require no glue, and painting starter kits with step-by-step guides.
- What are Citadel paints?
Citadel Colour is Games Workshop's own range of acrylic paints designed for miniature painting. The range includes base coats, layer paints, washes, dry paints and contrast paints, covering every technique needed to paint miniatures to a high standard.