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Ian Nicholson FRSA

@idgnicholson.bsky.social
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Director and Writer. Recognised in #TheStage100 2021. Dad. Reviewer for @wyrdscience.bsky.social. Paints miniatures. bio.site/iandgnicholson

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Jim Rossignol @rossignol.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This gets said constantly, but it worth reiterating: Games Workshop being bigger than fishing is important to shout about because you wouldn't know it from government talking points, which are rarely about anything creative or artistic. Growth won't involve fish or steel, it will involve goblins.
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Wyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I think our main aim over the next few years (apart from releasing magazines every 4 months and not losing money for once) is to aggressively try and push tabletop games into these more interesting, art spaces that video games so often comfortably exist in today. It will probably be a struggle as...
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Rendered From Memory Exhibition: Curated by Heavy Duty Games
RENDERED FROM MEMORY is a contemporary group art exhibition exploring the lasting emotional connection between artists and video games.
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MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Attention, like crude oil, is treated like a scarce natural resource that must be extracted, processed, and refined."
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When Culture Becomes “Content”
Can art still illuminate reality in an age of monetized attention, generative AI, and culture produced at limitless scale?
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Hellebore @helleborezine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
⚡️IT’S HERE!⚡️ Ruined temples, living myths, riddles and enigmas, Medieval mystics, a gas-lit world of secret societies and energy grids, psychedelic revivals, and sonic experiments at the City of the Dead. 👉🏼 Gaze into the eyes of the sphinx and pre-order The Mystery Issue on helleborezine.com
A woman standing by a sphinx, the wind beating her cape
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If only there was a culture secretary.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What?! I didn't even notice the organ! Was too focussed on the minis...
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
That's Spru is done! Here it is in a few photos. Absolutely incredible day. Busy throughout. Had some wonderful time, met and chatted to some wonderful people. Applause to Ben and the team for organising this, doing great things for the indie wargame community.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A fuller list of all the exhibitors. It's also absolutely wonderful to see and hear how international this event is. People from all over Europe it seems. All joined together by a love of plastic and super glue! #SPRU
A photo of the Spru programme listing all vendors.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Taking a break to enjoy what Kamping Kitbash has to offer.
A kitbashed mini.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Also spotted: Tine Fielding (newly Kickstarted Hazelands RPG), Aetherpunk28, the Weald, Malignant Flesh, Blightbones and official Spru artist @lettuces.bsky.social! The talks programme is also about to start. First couple of mini terrain and designing indie games.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
There's a dozens more artists and stalls here today, I've not had time to get round all yet. Also very cool to see mental health charity @mind.org.uk here today.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Also Jervis Johnson is here! Mike Hutchinson (Planet Smasher Games) and Glenn Ford (Man of Kent) from Rules of Carnage podcast, Buff This 2141, Will from Forbidden Psalm, Vae Victis minis, War Dollies Collective, Mammoth minis. Absolutely incredible event organised by Ben for this inaugural #SPRU
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Oh cool! He here as Twisted Games?
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It is the centre of indie wargaming here: 28 Mag, Turnip28's Max Fitzgerald, Rogue Hobbies's Louise Sugden, Dana Howl, BillMakingStuff, Kamping Kitbash (feat in @wyrdscience.bsky.social issue 8), FRINGE, Bad Squiddo, Necropolis, TONKS, Meridian miniatures (and that's just who I can see now!)
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Absolutely packed at SPRU (and this is only part of it!). Very exciting to see this much support for the indie gaming scene.
The Great Hall at the Albert Hall, Nottingham, full of stalls and people. SPRU artwork, reading 'Kitbash the Community'.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Queue is out the door and round the corner for #SPRU!
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If only there was an existing script instead...
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Very disappointed the new Sky series #TheWargame does not feature Michael Gove slap-chopping Tyranids or Nicola Sturgeon pre-measuring Tau pulse rifles. #warhammercommunity
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turnip max @turnipmax.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Turnip28 Core Rules V19 is finally complete! Make sure to check the changelog for the new rules and balance updates. - Max
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
oh cool, great job!
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Osprey Games 🎲 @ospreygames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Command a fleet of mighty battleships, sleek destroyers, and agile fighters, battling for supremacy of the stars. 🎲 A Billion Suns: Second Edition ✏️ Mike Hutchinson 🎨 Rob Turpin & Juan Richard Feliz 🗓️ December 2026 Available to Pre-Order Now #Wargames #ABillionSuns #SpaceCombat #SpaceFleets
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Peacehammer 40K: Paintinge litel miniatures of gardeneres, sculptors, academics. Detailed scale dioramas of museums, kiosks, cafés. Trimminge hedges. Makinge friendes. Yn the cozye glowe of the far future ther ys onlye WARMTH.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I never knew that Bob Hoskins made a cameo in Frasier. What a wonderful discovery.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Guess it depends on what it's trying to do. Similar questions with the board game Onoda.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Hiya Louie, theatre director that uses pullets here. There's dozens of puppet makers who'd love to be commissioned to make something. I'd recommend Maia Kirkman Richards, or Caroline Bowman. Both searchable online, great work.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Spent the morning watching #Grimdark from Two Block Films. A beautiful documentary about what the hobby means to one community in the North West. youtu.be/QTj8WXC_KgM?... #warhammer #warhammercommunity
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GRIMDARK | Full Documentary
YouTube video by GRIMDARK film (2026)
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Just binge watched Mr Inbetween in three days. So good. Writing is brilliant. Character arcs for everyone are great. No sentimentality. And, very wisely, gets out on a high. Something of The Wire about it.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This is my Batman (along with the 1960s Adam West). I 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 this version. I had the action figures, started drawing comics in silhouettes and watched it all the time (early Cartoon Network adopter). Absolutely iconic, and whoever thought Batman should have 1930s noir style costuming is a wonder.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I've am incredible urge to collect #skaven. Never played them before, sonyeven play AoS or WFB anymore but those lil rats guys are very appealing. #warhammercommunity
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Greathelm. New one by Malev. malev-da-shinobi.itch.io/great-helm-pt
malev-da-shinobi.itch.io
GREATHELM Quickstart rules by Malev Da Shinobi
Greathelm Quickstart rules
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Damn right.
Wile E. Coyote holding a sign saying "KEEP ART ALIVE"
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma was like watching a YouTube video essay about Two Many Cooks.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
How did you develop your style as an illustrator? Because it has real clarity and character, and all captured in line drawing. Any tips? Not planning to make a career out of it just fancy finding something more me.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The bad moon on the staff adds a lovely touch.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This is rad.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Tippett's MAD GOD was a piece of proper cinema art. A singular vision, eeked out in spare time over decades. He, and his studio, have created dozens and dozens of legendary cinematic moments. To have it all broken up and sold off in a glorified car boot is a crime against cinema preservation.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
One for Hooks and Rumours this week? @wyrdscience.bsky.social that Space Marine looks mighty fine, and it's print...
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Landlord's Game!
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
HOIUSE OWNER: you finished plastering the interior wall? BUILDER: yeah, I made it real fucking Fabius Bile, just like you asked. HOUSE OWNER: what?
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Another incredible @greenmanfest.bsky.social over! Tyler Ballpark, Garth Marenghi, Zack Polanski and, of course, Wolf Alice were highlights this year. Huge love to Little Folk that create a beautiful, creative and inclusive area every year for the festival's children.
Green Man's Green Man. A shamanistic figure playing a pipe in the woods. The main stage of Green Man. Lit up at night for a gig.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I've never been much of an Austen fan but this mailout from @curzon.com certainly makes the latest release sound good.
Mailout mistakenly using the text from Resident Evil for Sense and Sensibility.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks!
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Love the pink and green. What paints were used on those?
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Currently exploring #snak28 by 5R of Sugar Candy Miniatures, and absolutely loving it. The games coming out of zine punk are so evocative and I find much more compelling.
A miniature of an enormous cupcake monster attempting to devour other candy land folk.An illustration of a smore but as a demon.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
@leadpunkzine.bsky.social who did the cover illustration for Lead Punk #1? It's awesome!
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Colander eclipse
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Thanks to Troublemaker Games for this fantastic @countbinface.bsky.social mini, as well as a mini of this other bloke who is mired in trash and hangs out with rats, who bears no resemblance to anyone at all (I am legally obliged to say, probably).
An image of a resin miniature of Lionel Garbage produced by Troublemaker Games. A man in a suit, stood in a bin, brandishing a broom and a bin lid with a rat on his shoulder.Count Binface but in miniature metal form.
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
🚨 Escaping containment 🚨 in further evidence that our hobby is piquing more mainstream interests, here is @tomfaber91.bsky.social excellent article on LARPing in the @financialtimes.com Weekend. #LARP #rpg share.google/EvXN1l0GR24p...
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How to become a wizard for the weekend
Thousands turned a Cambridgeshire field off the A10 into the capital city of a sprawling, boozy, bloody fantasy empire
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Ian Nicholson FRSA @idgnicholson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
@culexus.bsky.social Where are the minis in your profile header from?
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