If anyone ever needs to lock a door in the UK, heres a tip: Lift the handle as you turn the key 😂

THE BEST TIME, thank you so much for hosting so much fun around boyl and letting me destroy your beautiful space trying to get models made.

“I walked away with a pocket full of Goblins” is the most Louise thing to hear 😂😂

That dude was sitting there in the crowd, sculpting crazy miniatures faces in real time, like it was perfectly normal? Amazing!

It's true that new Warhammer is lacking that weird, whimsical side that made the original games so attractive. Those old minis may not be as slick as the new releases, but they make up for that in character, humour and downright oddness. It looked like such a glorious time super Suggs and you've captured the excitement of BOYL so well. I'm down for next year now!

Oldhammer is the best hammer!

Old metal minis were accessible in ways that modern stuff just can't match. As proven in this video, a talented group could sculpt and cast minis for sale in a very short period of time with minimal equipment. This made them cheap to buy and allowed the designers a lot of room for whimsy, so all sorts of silliness made it to the market. 3D printing is allowing for a bit of a renaissance of this, though not so much for the young hobbyist. Most 12 year olds can't just buy and run a 3D printer, but they could buy a lead mini from a shop with pocket money back in the day. Late 80's early 90's were such a golden age of fantastic minis that were really affordable, even for a young, mostly broke me.

Big events tend to be about drumming up business (creating hype for new product). It seems this event was more about the joy and love of gaming (i.e. why we got into this hobby in the first place). Both have their place. The nostalgia of playing older games can bring back the delight of being 'fresh' in the hobby. Seeing new releases can inspire you to keep going. I'm glad you had a wonderful birthday, and hope it inspires you to keep doing what you're doing... :)

Foundry. Now that’s a company I’ve not seen in ages.

Wow, John Blanche! He is such a legend. His art is so good! I find it suprising that his artwork wasn't used more often for metal covers. I only know that Sabbat and Bolt Thrower used it once or twice.

Fully understand what you mean. Modern Warhammer feels as though it is aimed towards perfectly painted miniatures that have to be painted a specific way and you can only build them a specific way otherwise they are illegal and you can’t put a certain weapon on a certain model. The reason I fell in love with it originally was because i could spend my Saturdays at my local store painting something however I wanted. Games were wacky and not serious. I miss those times

That's my son's face being sculpted onto a goblin by Kev Adams at the end...scarcely believable moment.

Yay BOYL buds! It was a pleasure to hang out with you and looking forward to the next one 😄

Was such a rad event - your squats and my thugs combined to do absolutely NOTHING against Conkerer. Here's to next year!

The enthusiasm is priceless

Was nice to be in your company so glad you enjoyed it Tony Y

Cool to see, that the original spirit of warhammer is still kept alive through cool events and nice people!

love tine's green cloak and green jacket combo

A whole event celebrating that most precious of metals!? I must learn more! Oh wow, what a cool day that must have been. Those GW artists and sculptors were the heart and soul of the my love affair with old Warhammer. ❤️ Kindred spirits, 👍

so. much. charm. Old school minis have a vibe that just cant be matched. Awesome vid :D

Ooh. I spy squiddo-Annie. She's aces. Glad it was fun 💜

And an exquisite bolt-thrower t-shirt as well in the video!!!! couldnt be better

I haven't seen John Blanche in years, makes me realise how much we have changed, kinda feeling old now tbh, I remember him being a young, dark haired biker looking dude, but oddly clean shaven back in the day, he would often turn up at new store openings, or events, I get the impression he didn't like the direction GW took after Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone sold it, Its great to see him back in his favourite environment, it seems like BOYL islike the old GW, where it was about the hobby being for hobbyists, not shareholders, and being as creative and expressive, and artistic as you want to be, it was Johns odd inquisition and mechanicus models, which were always heavily converted, and his use of oil paints, especially in washes, that inspired my entire painting and modelling style, even to this day.

I'm repainting my old metal 2nd 40k Cadians and it's just great to see that older warhammer models and games are not forgotten.

Best time. Best video. I miss hanging out and nerding out about minis❤

So cool seeing all those oldhammer figures. Thank you for archiving this event and keeping the spirit of old lead alive!

The name of the convention is a play on the "Bring out your dead!" caller from Month Python and the Holy Grail.

Nice to see someone enjoying themselves so much with the simple things in life 😊 You don’t need the latest and greatest expensive stuff to have a great time 👍

Having been involved with miniatures since the early 90's, having gone to local cons for years, and been part of a gaming group a long time that played whatever silly fun games that came along, and been removed from that environment, I really miss it. The local con died. Our gaming group broke up and moved due to life and other reasons. And most miniatures people I meet these days are very serious, meta driven, tournament folks. That's all well and good. But I miss the beer and pretzels sort of gaming and hobbying I used to be involved in. Fun stuff for fun's sake. I'd love to go to BOYL one day. From all I have seen it's the sort of environment that I miss. Traveling to the UK is not an option for me right now though. Thank you for sharing this. It made me smile to see people doing stuff like this and having an amazing time even though they're just in a big tent in a rain storm.

What an awesome event - your bubbly personality and infectious enthusiasm made your coverage so much better. Next year, I’d love to see a much longer video of the event and coverage of games -(although I know this would be a lot of work and your enjoyment of such a fun event would suffer, so forget that idea). This video seemed like it only lasted a couple of minutes, so I watched it several times and thoroughly enjoyed each one - great work. I still have my original Space Marines, Orcs and Gretchen from more than 20 years ago and they are still engaging in skirmishes in my retirement (although its getting harder to find games for “Old” Warhammer these days). Love your work 👍😃🇦🇺

That honestly sounds like a very nice and just the kind on event that the hobby needs. Glad to hear that those exist, even if they exist on a distant rain soaked island.

This event seems lovely. It's how I would imagine a wargames event would be held in the shire

That sounds like an amazing time, would love to have an event like that Stateside. Especially if they had something for old GW, Ral Partha, and Grenadier stuff.

There is so much that is just genuine about your videos and your love and enjoyment of the hobby. Thank you for sharing this event, never knew it existed and I’m so happy that you were to just go and have fun. Have an amazing weekend! 😁 #RoguesRule

That's the power of conventions and other community events! As sheltered nerds that used to have to hide our hobbies, it's awesome for us to have a space to connect with others like us. It's really fulfilling.

Sounds like a vision of heaven. What a magical time

I remember seeing Warhammer for the first time in the 80s. Must have been the first ever edition. I also saw the fantasy game. I thought it was adorable but didn't give it much thought. All these years later and I paint armies and enjoy Space Marines and your nostalgic trip made you feel all warm and happy. And that is the entire point of it all. You had this giant smile constantly.

That is so cool, was down that way for the motogp that weekend and stopped by WW on the way back up home on Monday but this seems like a much more fun Saturday than being soaked and freezing watching motorbikes. It makes me glad people can live vicariously through youtube and learn about cool new things, maybe next year.

Having collected rogue trader and 2nd ed tyranids for the past 15 years, it frustrates me immensely that I live in Australia and BOYL is in the UK. Totally jealous of you and everyone else that manages to get along each year.

Wonderful. A convention of gamers by and for gamers. Also, makes me feel good as and 'old guy' who still loves many of those old sculpts. Seeing people who appreciate them warms the cockles of my heart!

The new models are certainly lovely. But there is always a joy I have when I pull out an old mini, clean it up, and give it a painting. It’s a feeling I just don’t get with the new ones.

I recently dug out my 2nd Edition Eldar Warhost to repaint after having been in storage for nearly 25 years. Found some metal Imperial Guard, included Rogue Trader era troopers. This video and your genuine enthusiasm perfectly captures that same feeling of rediscovered joy. Thank you.

The pipeline of younger players becoming premature oldheads is real, and I love it

Fab video, it's lovely to see what you all got up to and I think I might come along next year!

This whole event looks so incredible, kicking myself for only hearing about it ONLY after it had ended 😅 I'm absolutely going to keep an eye out for BOYL 2024!

I love Oldhammer and this is my hometown, how did I never hear about this before? Will definitely be attending this year! Thanks for letting me know about it!

FULL TILT!!! Currently building a board for that game, and just picked up some knights and civilians from Foundry for it too so this video is a nice conincidence :)

That floating psycher mini kind of looks like Gary Morley if he was scowling, which I don't think he's ever done.

I'd never even heard of BOYL before seeing your video, Louise, but it looks like heaven on earth! I get so nostalgic for old, metal minis from Games Workshop. It takes me back to my 16th birthday in 1998, when I went and bought Gary Morley's original Nagash sculpt, then raced home to paint it. I hope to meet the legend himself one day, and thank him for creating an Undead range with so much character (and, dare I say it, humor!). Thank you for sharing your endearing geekiness, enthusiasm, and warmth for these weird, whimsical old miniatures, Louise! It's comforting to know that there are others out there who feel the same as I do about them!

The Foundry paint range is ace!

Seeing all those old hammer has brought back so many memories for this old long fang. That original realm of chaos art so jealous you saw it

It seems like I've been waiting all my life for this channel. Thank you for this awesome content

The video of this event hit me in the feels. Reminded me why i have a couple of boxes of old mini's and a couple of shelves of books ive kept for over 25 years 😂

Never played or knew about warhammer in my younger days, and now after falling into the miniature painting hobby to handle my depression, this is now on my bucket list, thank you. Dont know uf ill ever play, but definitely won't stop painting.

oldhammer is an awesome... I am glad you had fun... and happy belated birthday...

Looks amazing, the oldhammer and middlehammer miniatures just have so much more character than newhammer!

OMG, the large genestealer on the throne, memories came flooding back of when my older brother was into it all!.

Oh, man. I’ve never heard of this event before, it’s so up my alley. I love everything oldhammer, I’ve even have an entire eldar army with models that are older than me. I’d love to make it next year, Ill try my darnedest.

What an incredible event, I didn’t even know until now, it existed 😮

That looked super fun! I didn't know about this event (despite living in Notts now), I will definitely try and check it out next year! Very cool!

I'm so glad all these old sculptors and artists know they're appreciated by a new generation.

You manage to make the grim darkness of the far future cozy and warm. Love your videos!

Sorry but the Snotling see-saw is bloody adorable! In my head after a life of being kicked around by orks, grots get to go to grot heaven that is just a massive kids playground with swings, see-saws, huge slides and a round about. Honestly, I might have to travel up north to get one.

BOYL is good for the soul, loved my visits in '18 and '19 . Full of friendly hardcore Olhammer enthusiasts in the best of settings. Foundry are a great company, many of my historical armies are full of their miniatures.

Your excitement and delight really, really made this video a great mood elevator. Infectious enthusiasm FTW!

Love that you had such a great time. This year's BOYL had so many wonderful people in attendance.

Glad you and yours had a great time BOYL! I think there is so much PERSONALITY to be had from the old games, minis, and the people who love them.

Man this induced a time warp back to the late 80s!!! Seeing Epic being played, my first GW game. The cabinets of figures brought a tear to my eye with so many fond memories of what I could see in there. The old Slayers, the Snotling Pump wagon, Genestealer Cultists. Yeah, I'm 57!! Perhaps it was nostalgia too for you that gave you that buzz at this event. It looks like you had an awesome day and thanks so much for sharing this, although it was tinged with sadness at what used to be, simpler times with simpler gaming and great friends who I have lost over the years.👍👍😉

I've lived 15 minutes from Newark for 3/4 of my life and I've never heard about this.... or Foundary. I'll be there next year. TY so much. X

Well this looks downright delightful

Painting up Gary Morley sculpts watching this. '95 van saar

Love how much your love of the hobby always shines through. Never change.

Hadn't heard of BOYL before; now it will have to be put on the bucket list if I ever get over to that side of the pond. Glad you had a great birthday and experience, Louise!

10:00 - I legit thought ol' lad was wearing Naruto ninja cosplay until I realised those were goggles on his head, not a headband 😅

I am definitely going to this next year! It looks so cool

Watching you squee about this event just makes me really happy!

This was a real pleasure to watch and see how much fun you have. I really genuinely envy you guys in the UK for the Warhammer and Oldhammer community, it just seems very chill and happy.

Glad to know youre a squats collector / general too, Louise (Sugs.) This event woul've been such a nerdgasm for me. I must paint Grendl Grendlson and his fellow stunty guys that are a fond throw back to classic squats. I must google BOYL and maybe I'll get my worthless behind to a future event to meet you awesome guys and nerd out on old minatures and old games.

Goblin enthusiast?! I am also this

Great to meet a fellow scot there! Glad you enjoyed the event!

There is a fun silliness to Oldhammer that just seems lost to the grim dark these days. Don’t get me wrong modern miniatures are really great but there’s just nothing like the goofy fun of the early space orcs. But that vibe and style seems alive and well at BOYL this was a really fun video.

That event looks so cool, very envious stuck out here in Australia. I think the thing that really draws me into oldhammer is the same feeling that old movies with practical effects elicit. I'd much rather watch some Henson puppets than most of the cgi fests of the last few years

It was nice to meet you at BOYL, and I am glad you enjoyed the event. Every year, my love for games and models is rekindled by the community's hospitality, generosity and creativity, and it seems you felt the same way, which is what it's all about!

Was lovely to see you there, thanks for saying hello on your walk around. Sorry I didn't get a chance to come and chat, but I was very enthralled by my own game of 2nd Ed 40k. I have to agree that Bring Out Your Lead is my favourite gaming event currently. Just such a good balance of nice people who all love the same ideals, even if everyone is playing different games it seems to have a really strong ethos of creativity and fun. This year was my second time there, I hope it'll be back and better in a new venue next year. Glad you had such a great birthday! 😃

Amazing storytelling about an amazing event, really brings it life!

I started going to BOYL years ago and because of it I have made a bunch of mates from all over the world and we talk bollocks to each other about Warhams etc every day. It's a great thing and it's fantastic to see the same thing is still happening. Might even see you there next year!

It's so wunderful and refreshing to see you and hear you talk about that event in that happy way! And it's very, very catching 😅 I wish you so much that these feelings last a long time - even your friends are already back home! What a great video with a wonderful spirt! Thank you a lot! 🙇🏼‍♂️

What a great video, I’m away from the hobby for years but thinking about dipping my toe back in, to see somebody so young and passionate enjoying the stuff I grew up with is wonderful. Might go away and dig out my paint brushes. Thank you.

I am jealous Louise! We need an event like that in Australia 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience 😊👍🏻🍺

Great video, but need more Rascaltown minis, your designs are amazing.

One of these days, I'll get to make the great pilgrimage to this fantastic looking event, hopefully before I'm too old to carry a case full of lead figures.....

Thank you for sharing your personal experiences with us Louise!

This is a great example of what I love about the English countryside / areas away from the cities. People just living and going about their days amidst very old/ancient buildings, towns/etc. Makes my old archeologist @$$ smile!

Omg talking to john Blanche about root vegetables comment had me crying laughing. Just how i imagined a chat with john would go. Root vegetables and terry pratchett lol. Great channel. Thank you ❤

I love that sign …. Would be right at home on my Krieg board!!

That looks like an absolute blast. Oldhammer is Best Hammer.

Now I discovered the new convention where I must drag my friends in. I thank you Louise, but they won't thank you, believe me 😂😂

Love this! Thanks for sharing

"Bring out your lead"... sounds like a threat 👁️☠️

Your videos are really inspiring me to tackle that pile of unfinished tabletop minis and paint them just for fun- even my long neglected chaos space marines someday. Thank you for this. I hope I'll have the space for it soon and I hope you'll keep going with your channel.