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From Workshop to WARLORD: Chatting to John Stallard

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This week we chat to the man behind Warlord Games, John Stallard! How do you start your own miniatures company (spoilers work at Games Workshop). We chat about the origins of Warlord Games, their first set of miniatures right up to the the newest releases, things learned along the way, historical wargaming, and some brilliant questions from our patrons.

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20 Comments

@Boris945471 2 years ago

I know that GW gets you a better place in the youtube algorithm but i would love more Warlord Games and any spotlights of other games companies and there products

@Nigelius 2 years ago

To answer Pats question about Warlord making every historical unit. Eventually they could upscale them and make Primaris Roman Legionaries with MKX Gladiuses or Anti-grav Sherman tanks.

Also, are Pat and Geoff in an unofficial beard off, I swear Pats beard is close to being bushier than Geoffs?!

@manofaction1807 2 years ago

An Officer and a Gentleman!!!

Great Guest, In John We Trust!

@garyknight3018 2 years ago

John is an absolute delight, he comes across as a down to earth gentlemen and I’ve worked in gaming and pop culture retail for 30 years and can tell his teams are Warlord are fortunate to have such a leader. I’m looking forward to the ABC Warriors game. Thanks for the time everyone, hands down best Patreon questions yet!!

@jeffers1985 2 years ago

More i listen to John, the more i truly like Warlord Games. I dont currently play any of them games, but i will certainly start looking at them

@stevemcdonnell3718 2 years ago

Could you get some of the Victrix guys on, would love to know more about their story

@SquigHerderSean 2 years ago

Yes please for a Cold War era Bolt Action. Especially the dirty, small wars and insurgencies type stuff.

@benburkin7942 2 years ago (edited)

John: GW make two games...

Peachy: that's Necromunda and War Cry!

😂😂😂❤

@cymrodave 2 years ago

Love listening to John and how open he is about everything. Also extremely pumped for a reboot of konflict would be amazing, it’s a fantastic game with a great range.

@PlosmanD 2 years ago

I watch TPF whilst doing hobby usually, and just now I was assembling my free Wargame Illustrated Warlord minis of the month whilst John discussed how well that marketing ploy works!

@millerdm1 2 years ago

When I told my Irish Catholic mother that you guys said throwing aways your toys and models was a mortal sin she laughed so hard she cried. Well done chaps!

@Spine1337 2 years ago

I just had to comment on how lovely and wholesome this podcast was and is. I could have listened to you guys talk for hours more. Thank you very much.

@killerkriegsman85 2 years ago

Thanks for having John on again
Really enjoyed building the new french army box now the infantry got a plastic update over the metal ones .

@MiniatureRealms 2 years ago

Brilliant stuff, I could listen to John all day.

@1970samo 2 years ago

John is such a legend, was my old CO in the sealed knot ecw reenactment regiment

@VentiChristopher 2 years ago

John is a true inspiration, thanks for this chat! Great episode.

@SpilledPaintMinis 2 years ago

Make sure Peachy doesn't look too deep into Colonel Peach, it might be time travel shenanigans and he ends up trapped in the past, destined to become the Colonel.

@ZodiusXx 2 years ago (edited)

John PLEASE tell me more about ABC Warriors. I love the comics and you mentioned it in passing despite it coming out next month, please advertise your game more!!!!

@AsherIcing 2 years ago

I just love how passionate John is when it comes to miniatures. Warlord's supposed 'competition' in the miniature's business gets constant praise and John's clear love for Warlord's games and products show. It's definitely refreshing

@ctwargames 2 years ago

Really love how you guys just have a nice chat with a lovely gent, appreciate the thoughtful answers to the questions and can definitely agree that Warlord Games excellent customer service is apparent, they have always dealt with any mispacks very rapidly and cordially.