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Kings Of War List Building: Orcs, Orcs, Orcs!

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We have another Kings of War veteran stepping up to the council of war to dictate exactly what kind of Orc army you should be thinking of taking. Hmm, I wonder what an Orc council of war is actually like?

Mix Magic With Martial Might & Norsgard’s Dark Guard

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Norsgard are bringing in some magical and martial support in the form of the Death Guard who can do both at the swing of a scythe.

Shieldwolf Miniatures Breed New Orcs For The Battlefield

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Get fighting with some new Orcs coming to the world of Shieldwolf Miniatures!

Kings of War Week: Goblins Faction Breakdown

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Who doesn't love Goblins? Those sneaky, thieving little gits have a special place in the hearts of all gamers, and the races of Mantica. Wait what am I saying?! They're like rats infesting every corner of the world and need to be killed on sight!

On The Table s6 ep6: Halloween Spooktacular!

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It just so happens that today is Halloween. It also so happens that this is series six of On The Table and it's episode six as well. I think we all know that this is all pointing towards some terrible, […]

Kings of War Week: Twilight Kin Faction Breakdown

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When normal Elves go evil they become Dark Elves. When Mantic Elves go properly evil they become Twilight Kin! Let's see what the guys have to say about one of the most insidious races in Kings of War.

Sword & Board’s Kickstarter Begins This December

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Another Kickstarter is coming and this time it's Sword & Board themed! The miniatures have been waiting in the wings for a while now and it's about time we saw what they are all leading too.

Kings of War Week: Abyssal Dwarf Faction Breakdown

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We're delving into the evil side of Mantica with the Abyssal Dwarfs! Warren and James will be discussing the ins and outs of this army of nasty little fellows.

Kings of War Week: Orc Faction Breakdown

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Now for one of those classic fantasy races, the Orcs! We're back with another look at this particular breed of green skins and will uncover what makes this army tick.

Kings of War List Building: Goblins & Abyssal Dwarfs!

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If you're interested in how to build an army list for Kings of War then Pathfinder for Mantic, Christopher Nicholls, has two that might get you excited. Check out his Goblin and Abyssal Dwarf army within!

The Jade Mamba Guard is Ready to Defend Bushido’s Ito

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The miniature for the Jade Mamba Guard of Bushido is ready and has appeared, katana swinging and prepared to deal death to any who cross the Ito Clan.

Kings of War Week: Forces of Nature Faction

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Time for a look at the Forces of Nature Faction. Will Warren and James head off for a spot of tree hugging, or will they be calling forth the creatures of the deep woods to do battle?

What Has the Nefarious Cavatore Dreamt Up This Time?

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What happens when you bring together game creator Alessio Cavatore with illustrator Ralph Horsley? It seems you get a mysterious teaser trailer from River Horse.

Are Otherworld Miniatures Making Their Own Fantasy Rules?

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Otherworld Miniatures, the makers of cool, classic style fantasy figures, have put out a piece of awesome cover art, depicting a dragon, some stalwart adventurers and the title Otherworld Fantasy Skirmish. What could this mean?

Kings of War Week: Ogres Faction Breakdown

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They're big, they're bad, they're coming to rock your world! It is, of course, the Ogres! These guys seem to be your big, nasty beat stick army for your Kings of war battles, but what will the guys make of them?

Kings of War Week: Kingdoms of Men Faction Breakdown

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The guys get their teeth sunk into the Kingdoms of Men faction for Kings of War. From the looks of things, this will be the faction to let you bring whatever you want to the table in terms of alternate minis and such.

Spellcrow Show Off Their Finished Adventuring Pumpkin

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Spellcrow Miniatures show off their finished Pumpkin Adventurer and he would be an ace addition to a role-play!

Becoming A King Of War: The Two Player Battle Set

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We're taking another look at the Kings of War Two Player Starter Set as Kieran Merigo heads out on the journey to become a King of War. Keep an eye out for much more on this quest in the future!

Darksword Get Your Tabletop Sorted For Halloween

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Darksword Miniatures get you sorted for Halloween with two special miniatures for 2013. Which one will you be picking up?

Kings of War Week: Ogres Unboxed!

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Time for more cool stuff from the vaults of mantic as Justin and James check out what you'll be getting in the Ogre army.

Stay Away From The Gaze Of Tercio’s Engrossed Priest

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What do you think of this eerie priest that has stalked into the world of Tercio Creativo?

Sword and Board Games’ First Resin Mini Makes an Appearance

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We've been seeing 3D renders for Sword and Board Games' upcoming fantasy game Twelve Elements of War for some time and now the first resin production mini has been unveiled.

Painting Mantic’s Twilight Kin Sorceress Part 2

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Romain is ready to paint up the dress on his Twilight Kin Sorceress, so he has decided to give her a little black number that I think you will all enjoy.

Bring Triumph & Treachery to Warhammer Fantasy

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Warhammer Fantasy is, and forever will be, my first love in gaming, so the addition of a new supplement should be an interesting addition to my games. Get ready as Games Workshop bring Triumph and Treachery to Warhammer Fantasy.

Kings of War Week: Dwarfs Faction Breakdown

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Time for a look at the Dwarf Faction for Kings of War! It seems like Mantic have made sure they are just as we know and love them; short, angry and lovers of good drink!

“Blood, Darkness, I Need More Souls!” Say Dark Hammer!

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Bring on the reaper of souls thanks to Dark Hammer Miniatures. This mighty warrior from the nether realm should be an awesome addition to their Oriental collection.

Kings of War Week: Elves Faction Breakdown

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The guys move along to the next faction from Kings of War. The discussion this time turns to the Elves of Mantica and we get an in depth look at this long living race.

Hounds Both Big & Small Stalk You With Mierce Miniatures

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Some massive monstrous hounds are stalking you in the recent updates from Mierce Miniatures and their Darklands campaign. Will you be getting the big or the even bigger beasts?

Learn More About The History & Mechanics Of Wrathborn

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Learn more about the mechanics and a little bit of the history behind the development of Wrathborn.

More Heroes Guide Your Armies In Zenit’s Kensei

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Kensei has some more heroes to add to the myths and legends that are told on the tabletop. Which one of these will be the next leader of your army?

Is HeroQuest Returning for its 25th Anniversary?

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The classic game of HeroQuest is one which many gamers look back on fondly. This year marks the game's 25th anniversary and it looks like it could be making a return with the help of Gamezone Miniatures.

Kings of War Week: Demo Game Part 1!

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Justin and James are taking to the field of battle with a couple of Kings of War armies in an effort to show you how it all works! Who will come out on top?

Spellcrow Sport Their Own Take on the Jack o’ Lantern

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With Halloween fast approaching pumpkins are popping up everywhere. 'Tis the time of Jack o' Lanterns. But now it seems Spellcrow will be putting out a pumpkin with a lantern of its own.

Kings of War Week: Basilean Faction Breakdown

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Kicking things off the guys will be settling down to have a look at the Basilean Faction for Kings of War.

Otherworld Show the Remains of Some Unlucky Adventurers

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Unfortunately, not all heroes are lucky enough to emerge from the dark depths of the dungeons alive. These unfortunates can be found littering the ground with their corpses, corpses which will soon be provided by Otherworld Miniatures!

Kings of War Week: Background Chat

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Welcome to Kings of War week here on Beasts of War!

Darker Days Radio Give An Essen SPIEL 2013 Run Down!

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Darker Days Radio managed to head over to Essen SPIEL this year and gave a neat run down of just Day One of the event. I'm sure much more is on the way so keep an eye on some of the games they found on the blog!

Acolyte Miniatures Launch Soon With The Deadly Butcher

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See what you think of the artwork for Acolyte Miniatures' first creation; The Butcher.

Deep in the Jungle Lie Micro Art’s Bases

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Micro Art Studio is beginning to get taken over by the jungle as they have just released a new selection of rectangular jungle bases on their online store.

Willy’s Gob-Rabbit Runs, Runs, Runs

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Willy have a new player for you goblin fantasy football teams, but rather than making him look big and tough they have... dressed him as a rabbit?

Kabuki Preview Their Own Take On the Mischievous Tinker Bell

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Kabuki have put up a piece of preview artwork showing off their next fairy tale figure. This time it is the lovable fairy Tinker Bell, who is looking quite a bit more michievous than usual.

Black Library Tell Of The Bane Of Malekith

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Dive into the final part of William King's epic Tyrion & Teclis series. I think this one could be the best one yet and I do love that cover art.

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