Getting started in the Warhammer hobby can be quite daunting — I know because I was once a beginner too, and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when I started collecting and painting at 8 years old. In this 2025 starter guide, I break down the exact tools and supplies you actually need to build and paint your first mini without wasting money or getting overwhelmed. I’m keeping it simple, budget-friendly, and beginner-proof, because you don’t need to shed every penny of your paycheck on fancy kit to get good results. I walk through the core essentials from the very start: your mini, sprue cutters (use the flat side so you don’t leave nasty tags), a hobby knife (and how the back edge is great for mold lines), and plastic cement specifically — not random glue — because it melts and bonds the plastic properly. Then we get into priming (please for the love of God prime your minis), paints (Citadel is totally fine to start), brushes (I recommend four sizes), and why I genuinely think a wet palette is one of the best things you can buy as a miniature painter. I also cover the underrated basics like a cheap painting handle/holder, a mug of water, cardboard as a “mat,” and tissues — then I point you to where to grab everything for the best price for money.