Where did Games Workshop get their funding from?
In early 1979 Games Workshop provided the funding to found Citadel Miniatures in Newark-on-Trent. Citadel would produce the metal miniatures used in its role-playing games and tabletop wargames.
Why do you want to work at Games Workshop?
Games Workshop is a diverse mix of talented individuals. We’re passionate about we do: make the best fantasy miniatures in the world and create rich universes for them to inhabit. We build teams for the long-term and reward hard work with endless opportunities for growth.
When did Games Workshop start issuing cease and desist orders?
In late 2009 Games Workshop issued a succession of cease and desist orders against various Internet sites it accused of violating its intellectual property generating anger and disappointment from its fan community.
When did Games Workshop Make Lord of the Rings?
In conjunction with the promotion of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy in 2001, Games Workshop acquired the rights to produce a skirmish wargame and miniatures, using the movies’ production and publicity art, and information provided by the original novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. A 25mm scale was used.
When was Games Workshop acquired by ECI Partners?
Games Workshop expanded in Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia, opening new branches and organising events in each new commercial territory. Having been acquired by private equity firm ECI Partners the company was floated on the London Stock Exchange in October 1994.
When did Games Workshop move to Lenton, Nottingham?
In October 1997 all U.K.-based operations were relocated to the current headquarters in Lenton, Nottingham. The company diversified by acquiring Sabretooth Games (card games), creating the Black Library (literature), and working with THQ (computer games).
