Lead & Steel - 2026

[Mat Lindsay]

LEAD & STEEL - OLDHAMMER SHEFFIELD 2026 will take place on 04/04/2026 at Crookes Social Club

We're still reeling from the sheer amount of fantastic folks that showed up to Lead & Steel 2025 this past weekend and the fun times that they brought to the event.
But one thing's for certain, if you all want to come back - we're going to need a bigger room!

So we've only gone and done it, we've booked the big hall at the Crookes Social Club, so we can use all that lovely space for even more games, activities and vendor stalls.

Less than a year to go until Lead & Steel happens again, so get painting and planning, and we hope to see you there on the day.

 

[twisted moon]

i'll certainly try and make it along again.

 

[Mat Lindsay]

i'll certainly try and make it along again.

Great to hear - we'll hopefully have more to announce soon.

 

[Mat Lindsay]

NEW VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Ontos Games will be at Lead & Steel - Oldhammer Sheffield 2026

You like Space Dwarves, right? But you want them to be chunky little dudes with padded armour, laser guns and bikes too, don't you? If so, we got you covered, as Ontos games are birnging their superb range of Arkonauts to Lead & Steel 2026.

And what's more, Chris, the genius behind the range, is throwing some into the arena as prizes for the painting competition too.

Come join us at Crookes Social Club on 04/04/2026 and check them out.

 

[Mat Lindsay]

New Sponsor Announcement - DRAGON FORGE STUDIO are on bord for Lead & Steel 2026

We're pretty excited to announce that Dragon Forge Studio have very kindly agreed to provide the terrain for the featured game at Lead & Steel 2026, which will be a sci-fi/Cyberpunk affair titled "Debug Hunt" (more details on that one to follow).

Not only have they supplied us with the excellent buildings you can see in the image below, they've also sent fifty bags of small scatter terrain to go in the goody bags as well, so you can take a little of the Dragon Forge goodness home with you too.

Do yourself a favour and check out their Etsy store between now and 04/04/26.

 

[Brother Meredith]

Nice! The date is in the calendar. Maybe this should be the event for the Rogue Trader retinue to debut.

 

[Mat Lindsay]

Nice! The date is in the calendar. Maybe this should be the event for the Rogue Trader retinue to debut.

Why the hell not?

 

[Slave to Darkness]

I need those Squats, the plasma cannon lass is adorably angry.

 

[twisted moon]

i hope i can get along.

 

[Mat Lindsay]

i hope i can get along.

We'd certainly be very glad to have you in attendance.

 

[Mat Lindsay]

Knucklebones Miniatures Sponsors Lead & Steel 2026!

We're delighted to be able to announce that Knucklebones Miniatures is the official venue sponsor for Lead & Steel 2026, and it's thanks to their generosity that we're able to afford the roof we'll all have over our heads on the big day next year.

If you're already familiar with Knucklebones Miniatures, then their unique and unforgettable products will need no introduction, and if not, then do yourself a favour and go check them out.

Maybe even show them some love and get you some of their stuff - because without their support, we wouldn't be able to pull this thing off in the first place.

 

[Slave to Darkness]

Didn't they do the Necromancers for Deth Wizards?

 

[Mat Lindsay]

Didn't they do the Necromancers for Deth Wizards?

Very well they might!

Be sure to check them out - Matt's a great guy and he's really helping us out with this.

 

[Slave to Darkness]

Yep it's the same company. Got some great sculpts, some of those Deth Wizards Necromancers are amazing.

If I have the cash I'll drag my arse to Lead & Steel. That and BOYL in the same year, can't remember the last time my social life was so hectic. God I have gotten boring in my old age.

 

[Brother Meredith]

Mr Knuckles seems like a great chap, love his mini designs!

 

[Mat Lindsay]

Yep it's the same company. Got some great sculpts, some of those Deth Wizards Necromancers are amazing.

If I have the cash I'll drag my arse to Lead & Steel. That and BOYL in the same year, can't remember the last time my social life was so hectic. God I have gotten boring in my old age.

I've driven all the way to Wells Next the Sea in the past, so I know how long of a journey it'd be coming the other way!

Still, I hope that you can make it next year.

 

[Mat Lindsay]

Mr Knuckles seems like a great chap, love his mini designs!

Did you know that he sculpts them in VR, using a headset and all that crazy stuff?

 

[Brother Meredith]

Did you know that he sculpts them in VR, using a headset and all that crazy stuff?

Yup, have asked about his design process.
He has a very idiosyncratic style! Folks need to look at his minis before dismissing 3rd printed models…

 

[Mat Lindsay]

Yup, have asked about his design process.
He has a very idiosyncratic style! Folks need to look at his minis before dismissing 3rd printed models…

He's a very idiosyncratic guy!

 

[Mat Lindsay]

Warblade Miniatures are supporting Lead & Steel 2026

We're happy to announce that Warblade Miniatures are lending their support to Lead & Steel 2026 in the form of a generous offer to put up prizes for the painting competition.

Warblade offer a diverse range of characterful sculpts in both Fantasy and Sci-Fi, making them a must for anyone collecting minis or looking to add a distinctive character to their armies or gaming table.