During his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga 2025, the renowned painter Ángel Giraldez set the hobby world abuzz by sharing an image on his Instagram and Facebook accounts. The photo discreetly shows a display stand with a brand-new paint range under the name “TRUE METALLIC METAL.” The leak quickly spread through the community: at least 18 different colors can be spotted in the picture, and the stand bears the tagline “light, color and contrast with real metallic pigments.”
What makes it even more exciting is that Giraldez responded to some comments clarifying that, contrary to what many might assume, these paints won’t be alcohol-based but instead will use an acrylic medium. That small technical detail has only increased the community’s anticipation, as it hints at a significant step forward compared to what painters are used to.
The reaction across the painting community has been overwhelmingly positive. While some hobbyists are cautiously waiting for the official announcement, the dominant mood is enthusiasm. Many expressed frustrations with Vallejo’s current metallic lines—especially Game Color metallics, which some found lacking—and see this leak as the answer to long-standing issues. For plenty of painters, just seeing a rack with 18 real metallic tones is enough to spark excitement.
Vallejo True Metallic Metal: A New Way of Painting Metals?
Traditionally, to achieve convincing metallic effects, painters lay down a metallic basecoat—silver, gold, brass, etc.—and then build color and depth through washes, contrast paints, or glazes. That method has been the norm because metallic paints often struggle with coverage, pigment suspension, or delicate handling.
However, the promise implied by the leaked display—“light, color and contrast with real metallic pigments”—suggests that this new True Metallic Metal range could be engineered to deliver basing paints, highlight paints (for drybrush, maybe?), and wash paints. If Vallejo succeeds in making metallic pigments that both reflect light brilliantly and allow strong, consistent coloration, it could represent a breakthrough for miniature painting.
The fact that these will not be alcohol-based makes the leak even more intriguing. Many metallic formulas rely on harsh solvents or special carriers to keep the pigments in suspension. Vallejo choosing an acrylic medium instead could mean smoother flow, better pigment retention, and full compatibility with other acrylic hobby paints.
Giraldez also teased that Vallejo plans to make an official announcement for the range, which will be accompanied by a brand-new painting book titled “TRUE METALLIC METAL BSL System.” That reference to a “BSL system” indicates that Vallejo isn’t just launching a paint line, but a complete framework: paints plus a technical guide to maximize their use. If the book provides recipes, techniques, and structured instructions, the new range could quickly become a staple reference for hobby painters.
What to Expect and Where to Follow Vallejo True Metallic Metal News
Although Giraldez was the one to spark the buzz with this leak, the official word is still pending. It’s almost certain that the announcement will come through Vallejo’s official channels, so fans should keep an eye on their social media and main website. Vallejo actively posts on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), and of course, their official website remains the central hub for product releases. Recently, Vallejo even highlighted their presence at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga on social platforms, which matches the timing of this reveal.
For those eager to catch every update, subscribing or following Vallejo’s Acrylicos Vallejo accounts across social media is the safest bet, alongside checking the brand’s website regularly. The official reveal should bring details such as release dates, prices, packaging formats, regional availability, and perhaps even demo videos.
Until then, hobbyists are left speculating about the possibilities: shimmering golds, deep chromes, iridescent blues, or heat-tinted metallic effects straight from the bottle. Imagining what can be done with those 18 true metallic shades is already sparking creativity. For now, the leak has done its job perfectly—Vallejo True Metallic Metal might just redefine how we paint metallics on miniatures, and we’ll be here to cover every detail as soon as the full announcement drops.
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