Oldhammer: Bring Out Your Lead 2025

August 11, 2025

THE TWELFTH ANNUAL BRING OUT YOUR LEAD EVENT 2025

Tony Ackland

Unfortunately, Tony and his art were unable to join us this year, so instead the community signed a card to send on to him letting him know his presence was missed. Hopefully he will be able to join us next time!

"Thank you to everyone who signed Tony Ackland’s get well card at last weekend’s Bring Out Your Lead event. The card was a copy of one that Tony drew for me in 1988. He received it on Tuesday and messaged to say: Get well card has arrived. Cheers and thanks to everybody." - Diane Ansell

Kev’s ‘Ed’s

Congratulations to our old friend Kevin Adams who raised £500 making Kev’s ‘Ed’s at this year’s Oldhammer B.O.Y.L. event. All of the proceeds were donated to Prostate Cancer UK. Thanks to everyone who supported this very worthy cause.

“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 men will get it, and if you’re Black, your risk is double. We’re standing together to support our dads, brothers, partners and friends – by raising awareness, funding lifesaving research, campaigning for change and providing helpful support and information.”

- Prostate Cancer UK

For further information visit prostratecanceruk.org or better still, go get your prostate checked!

Ex Citadel Re-releases

At this years Oldhammer, Bring Out Your Lead event we released a selection of ex Citadel models from our archive. This led to an influx of enquiries from people who don't know the origin story of Wargames foundry (if you're new here, hello!). For those of you that are curious, we have written a brief overview on our website.

"The early years of Wargames Foundry are intertwined with Citadel Miniatures and Games Workshop. They shared owners and Directors. With the success of Warhammer’s release in 1983, it is the old Citadel ranges and models that were discontinued and transferred to Wargames Foundry that enabled it to start trading. Follow this link to read more."

This pack of Spearmen were our main release at this year's event, as well as a Chaos Samurai, Ninja & Monks.

Unlike our other models, these spearmen are supplied on slotta tabs.

Ex Citadel Spearmen (WA013)

This pack was made available a couple of Oldhammer's ago. It has periodically been available in our shop or at some wargaming shows but never made it on the website - until now!

Vintage Warriors (WA012)