Spectre Miniatures has upgraded their GRU Spestnaz collection and their Technical set with some new options for those getting stuck into combat during the modern era. Let's start with the Russians.

We dive into some Historical awesomeness in today's Weekender XLBS and much more as we uncover how a Rorke's Drift Battle played out last weekend.

Join Dawn & Gianna are live blogging from the Polar Vortex over the US to bringing us a look at all the action.

As it was the Anniversary of Rorke's Drift last weekend we couldn't resist having a go at the battle ourselves with the help of community member avernos.

We've got a packed show for you today with loads of awesomeness including giving away some brilliant prizes AND giving you a look ahead to more too!

Victrix have put some folks worries to bed as they revealed some previews of the Armoured Gauls which will be coming to their plastic range soon.

Popping up this week we have terrain, scratch built mechs and a monstrous beast.

In the spirit of experimentation Backstagers can now grab our Podcast Downloads of The Weekender & XLBS!

If you're wanting to watch the skies and make sure the enemy don't drop onto your position from above then the Italians might like this Breda 20mm Gun which would be aimed at the skies from Perry Miniatures.

Today we unbox the M3 Stuart from Warlord Games for Bolt Action.

Geek & Sundry have announced that April 29th is 2017 International Tabletop Day! Get ready to play some games and share your stories of how games have influenced your life.

FireForge Games posted up some previews of both the models and artwork that will be coming your way for the Scandinavian Infantry set. As a new plastic set, you'll have a neat group of Medieval bearded warriors!

GameCraft Miniatures has put together a new terrain piece, the Aircraft Hanger, for fighting out some battles over important aircraft! In 15mm scale this is rather impressive.

In this episode, Phil from Battlefront is fending off my forces with his West Germans, defending their rights to the ultimate taste in fast food, the burger house. See how this assault plays out for Team Yankee.

In this episode, Phil from Battlefront is going to talk about the effects of proper positioning to fend off an unwanted assault from the Soviets in Team Yankee.

Supporting the troops with some hardcore armour in Team Yankee we have the T-55AM2 Panzer Kompanie, a new unit of tanks for use with your Volks Armee force.

Baueda is looking to build up the fortifications with their upcoming set for a Hellenistic Fortified Camp.

Lost Battalion Games the creators behind Sergeants the Miniatures Game has updated their website to include Hell on Wheels and their 2017 convention schedule.

Dawn & Gianna, the Dames of Games, are going to be running a Live Blog this Saturday (28th January) covering the Polar Vortex event over in the US!

The Zulu War British plastic set is just around the corner from Perry Miniatures and with that, we get to see some painted examples of the new unit and a look at a few of the options available for them too.

Giochix is now on Kickstarter looking for funding as they bring the HUGE Medioevo Universalis board game to life.

Worthington Publishing is back on Kickstarter with the newest expansion for their hex and counter game Band of Brothers. Epic Battles Battle Pack One (say that five times fast) is the latest expansion to expand your WWII games.

TTCombat have released a new terrain piece, a grand cathedral that would prove a suitable home for a Papal force in Carnevale.

It's time for us to delve into the awesomeness that is The Weekender XLBS where we have plenty to discuss!

We've had a big week as we talk Shadow Games (and more) with Steamforged. You could win your own copy of the game too!

Battling their way up off the shore from their boats for a raiding action V&V Miniatures has shown off a new set of Vikings in 28mm scale for your wargaming needs.

Heer46 are looking to fund the creation of a number of Gebirgsjäger Divisions over on Kickstarter right now. Come and take a look at what they're doing with these elite German soldiers.

Coming on Friday from Warlord Games we will get to see the Panzer VIII Maus become a reality in Bolt Action. This vehicle will be available in VERY limited numbers.

With a new Edition on the way, Battlefront is pulling out all the stops as they show off some new Desert Terrain and a Gaming Mat to make your gaming experiences in Flames Of War all the easier.

Firelock Games really blew us away with their fantastic pirate game, Blood & Plunder, last year and it's now got to the point where you can begin to Pre-Order their factions for release around February this year.

Some new houses are on the cards for the World At War range by 4Ground taking you away from France and into Poland with these new house designs.

Facade Games has given us another great reason to pirates with their latest project on Kickstarter. Tortuga 1667: A Pirate Game of Mutiny, Plunder & Deceit is a fast, fun card game where players work feverishly to collect treasure for their country while trying to determine who is their friend or foe.

Knuckleduster Miniatures are exploring more options for their Wild West range and this week they showed off a character who isn't quite good nor bad and not very ugly.

Empress Miniatures are now selling the 1898 Miniatures range of Spanish Infantry for use in both the Cuban War of Independence and the Spanish-American War.

Victrix has now finalised the main infantry for the armies of Gaul that will be threatening the Roman Empire.

Join us in the wonderful world of Backstage where we get to chat with you lovely folks about our hobby and much more.

Sarissa Precision have created another fantastic piece of terrain with their Railway Station. Does this set the scene for a bank robbery escape or maybe a battle between gangs?

New plastic British Cavalry is riding into the world of Black Powder soon from Warlord Games. There will be two new sets...

The Battle For Teddysburg is an alternative take on Civil War wargaming from Slave2Gaming and it's not only quite charming but looks like a lot of fun too!

Wildfires are raging out of control and only the wildfire fighters can tame the beast! This May, players will be be able to try their luck and skill with the wildfires in Hotshots, as they roll the dice to try to save the day.

There were previews of this little fellow last year but now the Young Styracosaurus is available from Blight Wheel Miniatures for all of your Prehistoric adventuring on the tabletop.

We learn all about night vision and using darkness to your advantage in Team Yankee.