A list of good links and companies. This is for communities, companies, and modelling/painting stuff: for inspiration, how to run RPGs, blogposts, world building, etc, try
the other thread.
MAJOR PUBLISHERS, COMPANIES, ETCGames Workshop; Warhammer SectionObvious one, this is the online store and article repository for Warhammer.
Mantic GamesAnother largish game miniature maker and publisher, notable for their
Kings of War wargame.
INDIE MINIATURESHeresy MinaturesAn excellent UK-based minatures store, some good figs (Van Halfling is a classic) and insanely cheap greenstuff, looking at their prices you will NEVER buy it from GW again.
Hassle Free MinaturesAnother good minis site if you want some variation form the GW regular stuff.
Irregular MiniaturesReally huge variety of historical miniatures in particular, including from lots of ancient and medieval armies from Europe & the Middle East in particular.
Punga MiniaturesSome brilliant GW alternative minis, especially for fantasy football style games or if you are a fan of rat-folk.
Ramshackle GamesA good site for SF style minis, including the Fox Box Orks/Gobbos range, biker dwarves, etc.
Black Tree DesignNotable for doing all the minis for the old Doctor Who Miniatures Game, so certainly the best place to find classic whovian stuff much of which is good for other sci-fi gaming. Also a good historical line.
RULES SUPPLEMENTS, COMMUNITIES, ETCThe Hammer and AnvilThe Hammer and Anvil is an awesome site for fan-made rules and units, their 'sealed works' are easily the most compehensive and well-tested fan rules on the 'net, andhe gus on the fourm have masses of experence. Definiely worth a visit.
Miniature WargamingThis site has links to a
vast array of free rules supplements for historical and other forms of wargaming: it's probably the best database online for free tabletop wargaming rules.
MODELLING, CONVERTING AND PAINTINGThe Forum of DoomOne of the best places on the 'net for minatures and converting
Things to Make and Do; Sculpting/ModellingThis site doesn't have much on it, but the face sculpting tut is one of the best anywhere...