September 2026 Review
Alright, here we go, the real home stretch for this year, because we've hit Q4!
September had a pretty good run of events. Holger and I went to the Rhein Main Multiversum and the Bitbox 2026. Both trips were well worth it. It felt good to see everyone again, even though we just missed Flo, so that reunion will have to wait for Antwerp or Lützensommern.
I still need to process the haul, i.e. strip the paint and sort everything into the relevant projects.
42 – the answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything
I'm 42 now. Full stop. No, I don't feel the need for a sports car, I'm not going to get myself an espresso machine with a portafilter, and no outdoor kitchen either (although an Ooni pizza oven would be a nice thing to have). I also don't think that, as a hobbyist, you need a midlife crisis to become aware of your own mortality. The Pile of Shame makes that clear enough, and if you divide your monthly painting output by the size of your own miniature stash, you get a figure that even life-extending measures / becoming a Vulcan etc. probably couldn't get you through. For some people, the rumor is that number comes out at around 270 years.
Deth Wizards – Origins of Givana Part 5
And here we are, with what will be the final installment of my Deth Wizards series — for now. No, that’s not because I won’t be playing the game — quite the opposite, in fact. I intend to weave Givana’s story into a larger narrative. However, I’d like to rework it a bit for that purpose, and since the story will span across several systems, it also needs a world in which the whole thing is set.
She found it hard to stay focused. Although she had by then learned to control more bodies than just six skeletons, her grandfather’s death shook Givana to her core and distracted her.
With a sweeping gesture of her hand and a whispered incantation, the skeletons collapsed. She began to sob. She couldn’t understand why they had executed him. Neither he nor she had ever used necromancy for evil purposes. Grandfather had always emphasized that they were guardians of balance and would not succumb to the dark temptations to which other necromancers had once fallen.
“To hell with it,” she thought. “They killed Grandfather, and they’ll pay for it!” She bared her teeth, and, driven by rage, the bones of the dead rose once more.
Now there were only a few of them. But Givana knew that time was on her side in this fight.
I'm still undecided about this, because I basically have a lot of puzzle pieces, but I don't have a clear picture in my mind yet. So I won't say much today and will just show you a snazzy new mini instead.
Since my camera is slowly but surely giving up and I'm unfortunately no tech necromancer, I've started taking more pictures against a white background again. When I'm at the boss's place next time, I'll definitely take some better snapshots.
Dino’s Miscellaneous 2026 – Part 2
About two weeks ago, I told you about the projects I currently have on my table that are sure to take shape in the near future. Well, in the meantime, good old Robert from Wolpertinger Miniatures put me to the test, he still needed ten zombies for the Rhein Main Multiverse, which was still in the works at the time. Anyone who's familiar with my work knows that ten miniatures in two weeks is a huge undertaking for me. On top of that, I still had to finish the Rhapsode for Mortal Gods, since the new Theban army was set to be presented.
So, let me just say right off the bat, yes, I've finished the Rhapsode:
At first, I wasn't sure whether to paint the cape red or brown, but after a few mini brainstorming sessions during painting sessions on Discord, I decided to go with a neutral shade of green, and I'm happy with the result.
Bitbox 2026 – Tabletop Flea Market and Haul
After a pause that was far too long for my taste, last Sunday, September 20th, it was finally time again – time for the Bitbox! Franz invited us to Mülheim an der Ruhr, to the children's and youth center St. Barbara, or "der springende Punkt" as it is now called. It has been the same trusted location for a good 10 years, and there were plenty of familiar faces, too.
Over the years the time window has been tightened a bit, since a few hours are plenty for both visitors and sellers. These days it runs from 10 am to 1 pm. Right at 10, Franz opened the autumn Bitbox 2026 and the rooms filled up quickly. As always, the long table of Franz and Werner stood at the head of the hall in front of the stage, and once again there was plenty of pewter and plastic with a lot of history to be had.
Rhein Main Multiversum 2026
For the 12th time now, the Rhein Main Multiversum, run by the Tabletop Club Rhein Main, opened its doors this weekend, and numerous hobbyists made their way to Nidderau to check out the gaming tables and trader stands.
The Multiversum has been held for a few years now at the Kultur- und Sporthalle Heldenbergen in Nidderau, Hesse, and was open to visitors on Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 10am to 8pm, as well as on Sunday, 13 September 2026, from 10am to 3pm. You can find an overview of past events and my show reports going back to 2018 here: Rhein Main Multiversum, so we'll skip going over the car park situation again and get straight into the event.
Dino’s Miscellaneous 2026 – Part 1
As you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t been posting as many articles on the Bunker lately. Unfortunately, I’ve had—and still have—too much going on in my personal life to post articles more frequently and live up to my quality standards. So I’ve decided to offer a more unfiltered look at my hobby activities by posting more spontaneous updates from time to time. As soon as something happens in a specific area of a project, I’ll write a corresponding article that fits better with the actual topic.
So… a few days ago, I had a strangely productive evening where I prepared a few miniatures and painted the skin on two of them. This soldier is for Drudenfuss… Oathmark… Dragon Rampant… uh… SEVERAL systems where I can use a "medieval" guy. I enjoyed assembling it so much that I wanted to get right to it. I cut off the sword scabbard that ran under the gambeson and peeked out through a hole, and glued a leftover sword scabbard from a Victrix Gaul over it. That should look right. I’m just not sure yet how to proceed with this one, because in my mind’s eye I see so many brown surfaces, but no colors yet.
Yeah... what color should we paint it when the time comes? Any ideas?
At the same time, I painted the Rhapsode's skin—this is in preparation for the Rhein Main Multiversum, where we'll get a first look at the Thebans' army list for Mortal Gods. Tonight I'll tackle the belt and the tunic. But I'm not sure about this either... I could paint the cloak red so it would fit in with the army’s overall look. After all, a cavalryman I painted earlier also has a red cloak. But somehow the white tunic doesn’t feel quite right and is only painted that way to match the army’s theme. Hmm… maybe a dark brown for the cloak? Or green with a few beige stripes? Decisions, decisions…
Prelude to Rhein Main Multiversum 2026
On September 12th and 13th, 2026, the Tabletop Club Rhein-Main once again invites you to the Rhein Main Multiversum at the Kultur- und Sporthalle Heldenbergen (Friedberger Str. 92, 61130 Nidderau). It's open Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, and just like in previous years there will be plenty of dealers on site alongside the game demos.
I've attended quite a few editions over the years, from the 6th edition back in 2018 at the old Willi-Salzmann-Halle up to the 11th edition of the Rhein Main Multiversum last year at the by-now well-established new venue. The fact that the event in 2022 was held without any dealers at all, as an open gaming weekend only, shows just how much it has bounced back since then. Anyone wanting to catch up can find the previous coverage of the Rhein Main Multiversum here in the archive.
Save the Date: The Bitbox in Mülheim is back!
The Bitbox is opening its doors again: Franz has just announced the new date for the tabletop flea market in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
The key facts
Date September 20th, 2026
Uhrzeit: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Kath. Pfarrheim St. Barbara, Schildberg 93, 45475 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Admission: free
Entry is free as always, all you need to bring is a bit of time for browsing and haggling.
July 2026 review
We returned last Thursday from our summer holiday to Spain.
We had great weather, swam in the ocean, visited a lot of sights, and yet didn't have enough time to catch up on everything that I had planned. Well, there's always a next time.
One of the sights that I visited, was Castillo de Argueso, and I brought along the miniature of a Spanish noble to take some pictures. Always bring a miniature with you, just like Team Würfelkrieg.
June 2026 review
Halfway through 2026!
The year is already half over, and we have seen quite a bit so far. CONflict Rheinland may have taken place at the end of May, but the coverage only went online in June, so I’m including it here as well. Once again we had our own table, played a good amount of games, and had a really solid day overall. What more could you want?
It is a bit of a shame, though, that the next tabletop event, as things stand now, will not be until September: Rhein Main Multiversum 2026 in Nidderau. So there will have to be a few private sessions in between.
Speaking of private gaming sessions, there were a few of those in June as well. I met up with Team Würfelkrieg for some gaming and bbq, and we played a few rounds of What a Tanker! That will definitely be continued with more games later on. The highlight, though, was the ride in the Willys Jeep.
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