After a five-year break, IronSkull returned in style — and what a comeback it was!
The first IronSkull was held in London back in 2020, and since then, the community, the standard of painting, and the hobby itself have evolved in incredible ways. We’re thrilled to say that the 2025 event not only lived up to the legacy — it blew past it.
Hosted at the Brentwood Centre, Essex, on Saturday 7th of June, IronSkull 2025 was a true celebration of miniature art, with hundreds of entries, passionate attendees, and an electric atmosphere from start to finish.
IronSkull 2025 in Numbers
This year was our biggest event to date, with amazing figures to match:
- 884 unique attendees
- 533 competition entries across 12 categories
- 36 winners crowned and a new IronSkull winner!
- 40 traders exhibiting across Warboot
- 14 industry leading retailers
- A one-day explosion of hobby energy, artistic talent, and miniature painting community.
The Competition – A Showcase of Unbelievable Talent
At the heart of IronSkull is the painting competition — and this year, the standard reached new heights. We saw everything from gorgeously subtle busts to epic fantasy duels, atmospheric dioramas, and clean, precise single miniatures.
Every single piece told a story — and the effort, passion, and skill on display was nothing short of inspiring.
Best in Show 2025
This year’s coveted Best in Show award went to an outstanding piece in the Fantasy Single Miniature category. A perfect blend of technical execution and narrative impact, it wowed all four of our judges and stood out as a true masterwork. Congratulations to Nikolas Rubens Mortensen on winning the IronSkull!
Retailers – A Hobbyist’s Dream Market
We were proud to welcome a fantastic range of hobby retailers to IronSkull 2025, offering everything from brushes and paints to sculpting tools, models, and more. Attendees had the chance to meet the brands, chat with creators, and discover new products to fuel their next project.
Our 2025 Retailers:
- Siege Studios
- Siege Scenics
- Everything Airbrush
- Element Games
- Artis Opus
- Orange Brushes
- RJM Art
- Taro Model Maker
- WARMAG
- Monster Merchants
- EL GRECO
- Diddy Miniatures
- Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy
- Trans Atlantic Games
A huge thank you to all our retail partners — your support, setup, and enthusiasm helped elevate the event massively. We are now accepting retailer enquiries for IronSkull 2026, email into info@siegestudios.co.uk.
Warboot – The UK’s Wargaming Bootsale
Warboot once again proved to be a massive hit — our dedicated space for second-hand bargains, hobby treasures, and indie sellers.
Tables were packed from the opening bell, and with everything from classic kits and conversion bits to painted models and rare finds, it was the perfect place for hobbyists to grab something special (or clear out the bits box!).
36 Winners – 1 Passionate Community
We want to congratulate all 36 winners across the 12 competition categories. Whether you placed Gold, Silver, Bronze or simply had the courage to enter — you are what makes IronSkull special.
The full gallery of winners will be live soon on www.ironskull.co.uk, so keep an eye out to revisit some of the weekend’s most jaw-dropping entries.
A Massive Thank You
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you to everyone who attended, competed, traded, judged, volunteered, or supported in any way. IronSkull 2025 wouldn’t have been possible without you.
And to those who joined us after five years away — welcome back. You reminded us exactly why we do this.
IronSkull 2026 – Returning bigger and better!
We’re thrilled to announce that IronSkull 2026 will take place over two days next year!
Save the dates…. Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026 once again at the Brentwood Centre in Essex
Expect more categories, more entries, more retailers, and even more ways to be part of IronSkull.
Until next time — keep painting, keep pushing your limits, and we’ll see you in 2026.
– The IronSkull Team