THE FORGE JOURNAL
New releases, behind the scenes, and the stories that fuel the forge
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
Reflections, manifestos, and the voice behind the forge.
BEHIND THE FORGE
The thinking, decisions, and rituals behind the worlds forged at Avatars of War.
INSIDE HQ
Life, moments, and scenes from Avatars of War Headquarters.
ICONIC LEGENDS
The stories behind the miniatures that defined an era.
LEGENDARY HALL
Community-painted Avatars of War miniatures, shaped by individual vision, character, and paint.
PAINTED HEROES
When paint transforms a miniature into a story.
PLASTIC MULTI-PART WARRIORS OF PESTILENCE RETURN TO THE BATTLEFIELD
A corrupted regiment marches forward, built to endure when others fall. Plastic multi-part Warriors of Pestilence, now available for pre-order with a Hero of Pestilence at their head.
THE RANGERS DO NOT REST
Few in number. Deadly in silence.Seeing this scene on the tabletop stirs something in every Dwarf player — the echo of an ancestral oath.
ICONIC LEGENDS: AOW02 ORC SHAMAN
After the impact of the Berserker Dwarf, Avatars of War took a bold step with its second creation: the ORC SHAMAN. Young, fierce, and caught mid-spell, this miniature broke the mold and marked a turning point. Not just a second miniature—it was our moment of truth.
ICONIC LEGENDS: AOW08 DARK ELF SORCERESS
Discover the story behind AOW08 Dark Elf Sorceress, the first female miniature from Avatars of War. A rebellious Old-School icon that defied censorship and won the hearts of thousands of players.
THE LEGENDARY PLASTIC DWARF BERSERKER REGIMENT
Discover how one of the most acclaimed boxes in the hobby was born—and why, nearly two decades later, it still ignites passion. The story that turned this regiment into a legend.
ICONIC LEGENDS: AoW59 MANHUNTER
A huntress clad in bones, born in green stuff and myth. The AoW59 Manhunter captured the imagination of a generation — cold, iconic, unforgettable.
ICONIC LEGENDS: AOW29 BÖR DRAGONBANE
Sculpted in 2010, Bör Dragonbane became one of Avatars of War’s most Iconic dwarves—a Tribute to the myth of Saint George.
READY FOR BATTLE… AND FOR PERFECT HAIR!
A berserker with a mohawk, a beard, and… a comb? Félix Paniagua’s touch of humor hides in the sprue of this iconic plastic dwarf.