Independent Stockists Hobbycraft now selling Warhammer

[firestorm40k]

Something for UK Fraters - Warhammer now available from Hobbycraft:

 

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/brand/warhammer/

 

They've got a pretty big range of current sets, but all at full RRP by the looks of things. However, if you're signed up/registered with them, they frequently send vouchers for £5 or £10 off, so probably worth using those to get some savings 

Edited February 6 by firestorm40k
Autocorrect typo

[Casual Heresy]

32 minutes ago, firestorm40k said:

However, if you're signed up/registered with them, they frequently send vouchers for £5 or £10 off, so probably worth using those to get some savings 

 

This is a very dangerous tip @firestorm40k thank you!

[Cyrox]

I remember when they used to sell it, and then seeing old Fantasy kits at reduced prices when they were winding down with GW sales. Wish i'd picked some up!

 

Great that its back - will use that tip ref vouchers thanks @firestorm40k !

[Northern Walker]

That is going to be very convienient for grabbing paints at lunchtimes.

[Jolemai]

About time they started doing this again.

[CL_Mission]

Last time they stopped doing Warahmmer I was able to grab a Baneblade for half price so I'll be keeping an eye out for when they give it up this time. 

[Rusted Boltgun]

Hmm, I can almost see the local Hobbycraft from the office....

[skylerboodie]

Also looks like you get a 15% off code for first order when sign up to newsletters (1 month expiry) and - if planning to buy a lot from them - can sign up to their Plus service for £80pa to get 15% off year round. Would need to spend £535pa to pay off the fee before actually start gaining from the discount, and a lot of other FLGS offer better discounts (without a fee), but just FYI in case suits for some people.

 

 

Edit: also get 5% credit as a newsletter member with no subscription required -

"When you join the Hobbycraft Club we’ll keep track of every penny you spend and issue 5% back in Club Loyalty Vouchers in increments of £2.50."

Edited February 6 by skylerboodie

[Craig]

If you download the Hobbycraft app you can also get rewards via that.

[ZeroWolf]

2 hours ago, Cyrox said:

I remember when they used to sell it, and then seeing old Fantasy kits at reduced prices when they were winding down with GW sales. Wish i'd picked some up!

 

Great that its back - will use that tip ref vouchers thanks @firestorm40k !

Glad to know I wasn't crazy in thinking that Hobbycraft used to sell GW stuff!

 

First they started selling Gunpla and now this...they really want what little money I have 

[No Foes Remain]

I have a £50 voucher from work which can be used in hobby craft. This is dangerous information...

[Northern Walker]

Had a nosey in at my local one at lunch, selection isn't brilliant honestly - which is probably reflective of many of their shops. Still, somewhere else to grab the basics that's open 7 days in most places is still a pretty positive thing, especially for folk who're busy with work and kids.

[Lord Marshal]

They've semi-regularly done "spend £15 and get £5 off" offers recently as well, so those might be worth keeping an eye out for in the future.

[TheVoidDragon]

10 hours ago, firestorm40k said:

 However, if you're signed up/registered with them, they frequently send vouchers for £5 or £10 off, so probably worth using those to get some savings 

 

Just went to sign up only for it to say I already have an account...but checking my emails, the last time they sent me anything was back in 2018, and even then it was only the sign up confirmation email! Nothing at all since, strange...

[LameBeard]

I think my wife is going to wonder why she’s suddenly earning a lot more hobbycraft points. 

[MechaMan]

As others have said, they seem to be selling products at recommend retail price? So more expensive than the ~15% discount of other flgs. Why is this such good news? What am I missing? 

Edited February 8 by MechaMan

[firestorm40k]

36 minutes ago, MechaMan said:

As others have said, they seem to be selling products at recommend retail price? So more expensive than the ~15% discount of other flgs. Why is this such good news? What am I missing? 

For people who have a Hobbycraft loyalty card, they frequently do offers like 'Spend £20 and get £5 off', or 'it's your birthday have £10 off', that sort of thing. Making use of those will enable people to potentially pick up paints or the odd kit at a good discount 

[LameBeard]

The convenience is good too - I already get some hobby supplies from Hobbycraft like Revell or Tamiya so having GW in the same place could be handy - the range isn’t great but for the most common products still useful

[lhg033]

A dangerous combination - Wool and Warhammer supplies in one place!

My daughter and I could spend a fortune!

 

[Captain Coolpants]

Typical, when they were selling them before, I was playing the game, and they were selling cheaper, and all their own vouchers worked, and then they stopped selling almost as soon as i discovered it... 

 

Now.. I don't play, and they start selling again. *shakes fist*

[Evil Eye]

Neat! I got my How to Paint Citadel Tanks book from a Hobbycraft! 

[Xenith]

Haha, what? I also remember when they stopped selling in 2013/2014 or so. Hobbycraft had the unique appeal that their %discount offers stacked, unlike other places, so when they were selling off all the stock at 50% discount, I got my 10% student discount on top of that. 

 

The problem being, that they did not offer a FLGS discount and sold GW products at RRP. Element games taking off, alongside dark sphere really killed hobbycraft stocking this. From the link, I can see they're still selling at RRP, so expect them to stop selling this [again] after a couple of years! 

 

GAME stores also stocked GW products for a while, selling at RRP or slight discount, however the in store free model and monthly coin, as well as local places offering flat 15% discounts meant they sold virtually nothing. 

Edited February 12 by Xenith

[m_r_parker]

I’ve just been to my local Hobbycraft (Southampton) and they do indeed stock a VERY LIMITED selection of Warhammer products. I can’t see this being too popular TBH…

 

[Firedrake Cordova]

On 2/8/2025 at 6:52 AM, MechaMan said:

As others have said, they seem to be selling products at recommend retail price? So more expensive than the ~15% discount of other flgs.

Convenience, mostly - some people have a local Hobbycraft, but not a FLGS or GW. Whilst it's cheaper to order items from an online FLGS, if you want a couple of small items, it may well work out cheaper to buy it at RRP without having the added cost of postage (obviously, assuming Hobbycraft stock the item you want).

Edited February 13 by Firedrake Cordova

[ZeroWolf]

1 hour ago, m_r_parker said:

I’ve just been to my local Hobbycraft (Southampton) and they do indeed stock a VERY LIMITED selection of Warhammer products. I can’t see this being too popular TBH…

 

Looks like the limited range that the boyes near me carries. That'll be because of the minimum order that GW insists upon for new stockists, assuming that still happens.