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Bad Squiddo Games Preparing to Launch Women of WW2: Resistance Kickstarter

A stylized illustration features a woman with curly hair, wearing a green beret and a checkered shirt, holding a rifle confidently. The background depicts abstract shapes and colors, suggesting a chaotic environment, while bold text at the top reads "SUMMER OF RESISTANCE" and at the bottom, "KICKSTARTER COMING END OF." The overall tone emphasizes empowerment and the theme of resistance during World War II.

Bad Squiddo Games are preparing to launch their new crowdfunding campaign.

Coming soon to Kickstarter, Women of WW2: Resistance will celebrate the many women—and their male compatriots—who fought fasci... Read More

#Bad Squiddo

#WWII

#historical

#kickstarter

#Crowdfunding

#Previews

Audie Murphy is Ready to Make His Bolt Action Debut

A 28mm scale miniature of a soldier, representing the war hero Audie Murphy, stands on a rocky base adorned with green grass. The figure is dressed in a light green military uniform with insignia on the sleeves and wears a helmet. He holds a machine gun in a ready position, showcasing a determined expression.

A new month is upon us, and that means a new Soldier of Fortune.

This new miniature is now available from Warlord Games. The latest in their long-running series of promotional miniatures, it captures t... Read More

#Warlord Games

#Soldier Of Fortune

#Audie Murphy

#WWII

#Bolt Action

#Promo miniatures

Battlefront Release New Flames of War: Fortress Europe Starter Set

A box for the "Fortress Europe" starter set for the Flames Of War wargame prominently displays the title in bold, distressed lettering. The artwork features a dynamic battlefield scene with American and German forces, including tanks and soldiers engaged in combat. The background showcases a smoky, war-torn landscape, enhancing the theme of World War II wargaming.

Battlefront have released a brand new starter set for their flagship wargame, Flames Of War.

Entitled Fortress Europe, this new starter set is described as ‘the best way to enter the world of Flames Of... Read More

#Battlefront

#Flames of War

#Fortress Europe

#WWII

#15mm

#1/100 scale

#German Army

For Those About to Die... Blood on the Sands Salutes You!

A dynamic display of the game "Blood on the Sands" features a prominent cover illustration of a gladiator in armor, wielding a sword, set against a backdrop of an arena. Surrounding the central image are various game components, including a reference guide, character cards, tokens, and a sprue of miniatures, all laid out on a sandy surface. The title "BLOOD ON THE SANDS" is boldly presented at the top, emphasizing the game's focus on gladiatorial combat.

Dead Again Games’ Blood on the Sands is now available for pre-order.

Coming soon, Blood on the Sands promises to be a 'historically inspired skirmish game' which 'immerses players in thrilling one-on-o... Read More

#Blood on the Sands

#Dead Again Games

#Wargames Atlantic

#Helios House Press

#Gladiators

#Ancient Rome

#Rome

Warbases to Release New Full Colour MDF Terraced Buildlings

A collection of six 28mm scale MDF buildings is displayed, featuring a red brick design. The buildings include a "Red Brick House with Alley," "Red Brick Terrace House," "Red Brick Terrace Pub," "Small Red Brick Terrace House," "Small Red Brick Terrace Shop," and "Red Brick Terrace Store." Each building showcases distinct features, such as varying door colors and signage options, suitable for various historical genres.

Warbases are preparing to release a new set of full-colour MDF buildings.

Available this forthcoming Friday, these new additions to their growing Tabletop Ready / TTR ranges includes six, 28mm scale Br... Read More

#Warbases

#Bolt Action

#WWII

#Post-Apocalyptic

#A Very British Civil War

#MDFkits

#tabletop scenery

New Warlord Games WWII Vehicles Now Available for Pre-Order

An Italian Autoblinda AB41/43 Armoured Car is prominently featured in the foreground, showcasing a weathered yellow and brown camouflage pattern. The vehicle has a turret with a soldier positioned on top, while several infantry soldiers in tan uniforms are scattered around it, engaged in various poses. The background includes rocky terrain and greenery, enhancing the military setting.

Warlord Games are preparing to deploy a pair of new WWII vehicles.

Now available to pre-order on the Warlord Games website, this latest offering includes an Italian Autoblinda AB41/43 Armoured Car and ... Read More

#Warlord Games

#Bolt Action

#Pre-orders

#WWII

#Konflikt '47

New Soldier of Fortune Available from Warlord Games

A detailed miniature of a soldier in a military uniform, standing on a circular base adorned with grass and dirt. The figure, representing Augustus Newman VC, is depicted in a dynamic pose, holding a submachine gun in one hand while raising the other in a commanding gesture. He wears a green beret and a khaki uniform, complete with various pouches and gear attached to his chest.

A new month means it time for a new Soldier of Fortune from Warlord Games.

As revealed on Warlord Games’ various social media platforms, their new promotional miniature is a veteran of Operation Chario... Read More

#Warlord Games

#Soldier Of Fortune

#Augustus Newman VC

#WWII

#Bolt Action

Man the Barricades with Wargames Atlantic

A detailed tabletop scene features a variety of marketplace elements, including wooden stalls, barrels, crates, and bags, all set on a grassy surface. The scene showcases multiple tables with assorted food items and decorative pieces, emphasizing the bustling atmosphere of a market. Above the scene, the text "GENERAL ACCOUTREMENTS" and "MARKETS & BARRICADES" is prominently displayed, indicating the theme of the set.

Wargames Atlantic’s new Markets and Barricades set is now available for pre-order.

This forthcoming set will include two unique, hard plastic frames which will enable hobbyists to build either eight ba... Read More

#Wargames Atlantic

#historicalwargaming

#Fantasy RPG

Wargames Atlantic Announce Official Sharpe's Rifles Wargame

Two detailed miniatures of soldiers from the Sharpe’s Rifles series are displayed on textured bases, set against a blurred natural background. Both figures wear green uniforms with black crossbelts; one holds a rifle and has a serious expression, while the other appears to be in a more contemplative pose. The bases feature tufts of grass, enhancing the realistic terrain effect.

Wargames Atlantic are bringing Bernard Cornwell’s Richard Sharpe to the tabletop.

Coming soon from Wargames Atlantic, Sharpe’s Rifles will be a brand new tabletop wargame written by Andy Hobday (Test o... Read More

#Wargames Atlantic

#Sharpe

#Sharpe's Rifles

#Andy Hobday

#Bernard Cornwell

Warlord Games' Death and the Landsknecht Now Available for Pre-order

A book titled "Death and The Landsknecht" from the Pike & Shotte series is prominently displayed, featuring colorful illustrations of Landsknecht mercenaries in vibrant, patterned clothing, wielding various weapons. The background depicts a battlefield scene with flags and soldiers, emphasizing the Italian Wars of 1494-1559. To the right, a detailed miniature of Richard de la Pole, known as ‘The White Rose’, is shown, holding a sword and dressed in period attire.

Warlord Games have opened pre-orders on their new Pike & Shotte supplement, Death and the Landsknecht.

Focusing on the Italian Wars of 1494-1559, this new supplement celebrates the famous—not to me... Read More

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Bad Squiddo Games Preparing to Launch Women of WW2: Resistance Kickstarter

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#Bad Squiddo

#WWII

#historical

#kickstarter

#Crowdfunding

#Previews

Audie Murphy is Ready to Make His Bolt Action Debut

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#Warlord Games

#Soldier Of Fortune

#Audie Murphy

#WWII

#Bolt Action

#Promo miniatures

Battlefront Release New Flames of War: Fortress Europe Starter Set

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#Battlefront

#Flames of War

#Fortress Europe

#WWII

#15mm

#1/100 scale

#German Army

For Those About to Die... Blood on the Sands Salutes You!

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#Blood on the Sands

#Dead Again Games

#Wargames Atlantic

#Helios House Press

#Gladiators

#Ancient Rome

#Rome

Warbases to Release New Full Colour MDF Terraced Buildlings

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#Warbases

#Bolt Action

#WWII

#Post-Apocalyptic

#A Very British Civil War

#MDFkits

#tabletop scenery

New Warlord Games WWII Vehicles Now Available for Pre-Order

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#Warlord Games

#Bolt Action

#Pre-orders

#WWII

#Konflikt '47

New Soldier of Fortune Available from Warlord Games

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#Warlord Games

#Soldier Of Fortune

#Augustus Newman VC

#WWII

#Bolt Action

Man the Barricades with Wargames Atlantic

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#Wargames Atlantic

#historicalwargaming

#Fantasy RPG

Wargames Atlantic Announce Official Sharpe's Rifles Wargame

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#Wargames Atlantic

#Sharpe

#Sharpe's Rifles

#Andy Hobday

#Bernard Cornwell

Warlord Games' Death and the Landsknecht Now Available for Pre-order

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#Warlord Games

#Pike & Shotte

#Richard de la Pole

#Landsknechts