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Heavy Soviet Armour Rolls Into Berlin For Flames Of War

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Two new plastic sets have been added to the range of Soviet forces available as they storm into Berlin for Flames Of War at the tail end of World War II. With that in mind check out both the IS-2 Heavy Tank Company and Heavy Assault Gun Company...

Breakthrough Assault Gives Us The Low Down On FoW Team Yankee

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The folks over at Breakthrough Assault have shared some information about the upcoming Team Yankee game by Battlefront which, while based on Flames Of War, seems to now be an entirely different beast.

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 in North Africa Part Five – Endgame

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At last we come to the end of our Desert War article series, taking a look at the final battles of World War II North Africa through the eyes of 15mm Battlegroup. For those just joining us, check out our […]

Weekender XLBS: Dungeon Delving Show Update & More Star Wars X-Wing!

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Relax and unwind with us this Sunday morning as we get stuck into The Weekender XLBS... Go Backstage To Watch With A Free Trial

Fly The Colours With Flames Of War Soviet Red Banner Warriors

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Flames Of War have some tips and tricks online for making yourself a Red Banner to lead your Soviet troops into battle. As well as that there is a metal set containing troopers, the Red Banner Warriors, who can hold said colours for you...

The Eagle Has Landed For Bolt Action From Warlord

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The Eagle Has Landed set for Bolt Action from Warlord Games, brings back great memories. Now you can put yourself into the action with this set.

Perry Miniatures Goes Mobile With Guns For The British

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Imagine racing through the desert in one of these lobbing shells at the enemy, while kicking up the sand!

VLOG – Bolt Action Locked & Loaded Returns

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Warren takes us through an update of what's happening with Beasts of War including a discussion of a possible PLOG (you might need some boots, clothes and a motorcycle for this one). Plus, he shows off his latest Ebay purchase.

Unboxing: Bolt Action Panzer III Zug Plastic Box Set

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We have tanks aplenty for this unboxing as we take a look at a box set of three plastic Panzer III Zug's for Bolt Action. The kit in this box allows you to build the Panzer III as one of four variants.

Flames Of War Introduces More Volksstrum Units To WWII

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As the war comes to Berlin the Germans become desperate and so call on the 'People's Army' or Volksstrum to defend the city streets against Soviet advances and more in Flames Of War.

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 In North Africa Part Four – Turning The Tide

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For the past three weeks, we have reviewed (and more importantly, gamed) our way through some of the more decisive engagements of the Desert War, fought primarily in the deserts of North Africa during World War II. For those just […]

A New German Halftrack Trundles Out Of Plastic Soldier Company

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Plastic Soldier Company bolster the fighting potential of the Germans in World War II with a new Halftrack model, the SdKfz 251/C. See what you think of it complete with crew and stowage...

Unboxing: Bolt Action Flammpanzerwagen

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Things are heating up as the guys take a look at the SD.KFZ 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen for Bolt Action. This is a German half-track with the addition of two flame projectors mounted on the sides of the vehicle. Flame On!

Hit The Desert Sands With New Bolt Action Sourcebook

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Warlord Games have another sourcebook planned for Bolt Action and it has popped up on Amazon. Duel In The Sun is quite fitting considering out recent article series on The Desert War by oriskany and will see you fighting out both the Italian and African campaigns of World War II...

Heavy Armour & Anti-Air Hits For Flames Of War Team Yankee

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Breakthrough Assault have added the final series of previews for Team Yankee onto their blog for the new Flames Of War 'expansion'. See what you think of the Tanks and Anti-Air vehicles rolling onto the battlefield...

Dien Bien Phu Range Under New Owners FNG Miniatures

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Empress Miniatures has announced that the Dien Bien Phu range has a new owner FNG Miniatures.

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 in North Africa Part Three – Pushing the Envelope

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Once more we venture into the deserts of North Africa, discussing and recreating some of the decisive battles that took place here during World War II. For those just joining us, we took an overview of the Desert War’s origins […]

The Hitlerjugend Platoons Fight On In Flames Of War

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Battlefront have added two new squads of infantry to their World War II range in Flames Of War. With the focus still on the tail end of the war it makes sense that we're seeing the Hitlerjugend Platoons popping up and the Soviet 160mm Mortars are a resounding answer to the Germans who are digging in.

Weekender XLBS: Skulls Galore In Age Of Sigmar & Homebrew World Of Tanks Rules

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Join us on this wonderful Sunday about all things hobby related. We've been tinkering away on different projects and got surprised at new Warmachine plastics! Join Backstage To Watch!

Weekender: New Star Wars X-Wing Set Spotted & FoW Team Yankee Previews

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New Force Awakens X-Wing Sets, awesome terrain and Team Yankee previews get us excited on this weeks Weekender!

Rubicon Preview What Tanks Are On The Way For September

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Rubicon have put together a collection of previews showing off what's coming out next month to add to their World War II range. There are some great tanks and other vehicles on the way so see what you think...

New Releases For The Bush War From Eureka Miniatures

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Eureka Miniatures brings us some very nice miniatures for the Bush War.

Grab Yourself A Legend Of The Silver Screen For Bolt Action

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Yes, they've gone and done it. Warlord Games have made a miniature of Sir Christopher Lee for you to use in your games of Bolt Action. Flying Officer CFC Lee is a Veteran Air Observer with some really neat special rules based on his heroism during World War II...

The Artillery Begins To Fire In Team Yankee Previews

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The Breakthrough Assault previews continue for Flames Of War Team Yankee where they're looking at the artillery that both the Soviets and US can bring to bear. If you thought the amount of firepower vehicles could level in World War II was impressive wait till you see these...

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 in North Africa Part Two – Early Successes

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The Italians dig in and the British have to work out how to continue their campaign in the second article series from oriskany on The Desert War of World War II. A new leader enters the fray too, Erwin Rommel...

Air Support Heads To Flames Of War’s Team Yankee

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Breakthrough Assault have looked at another preview of the models for Flames of War's upcoming 'Cold War Gone Hot' game, Team Yankee. See what you think of the air support coming in for a bombing run...

Blast Your Foes Away With Flames Of War Soviet Artillery

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Battlefront have worked on two plastic kits for the Soviets that will have you blasting away your enemies from afar. See what you think of both the ZiS Gun Battery and Reserve Artillery Battalion for taking on the Germans in Flames Of War...

Perry Sculpt Up WWII French & Vehicle Crews

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Perry Miniatures have been working hard on plenty of new World War II era models including the Vichy French and Stowage plus Crew for the Long Range Desert Group Ford 30cwt's. See what you think of them right now...

WWII Brits & Norwegian Snipers New From Gorgon

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Gorgon Studios have two new sets of 28mm World War II miniatures for use in your British and Norwegian armies. The first set is the British Command Support team while the second is a Sniper Team from Norway...

Albino Raven Miniatures Brings A Modern Russian Soldier To Life

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If you're a fan of historical/military hobby, you should have a look at the latest miniature from Albino Raven Miniatures. Their Russian Soldier captures stunning detail for painters and will look amazing on the shelf of any collector.

The First New Dad’s Army Teaser Trailer Hits The Internet

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The new Dad's Army, coming next year, has now got its first trailer and it looks rather charming already. You can see the teaser above which reveals all the favourite characters - all of which seem very close to their original counterparts.

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 in North Africa Part One – Overview and Origins

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In the study of military history, certain battlefields can acquire a mythic, almost romantic allure. Even amidst the horrors of World War II, there’s one campaign that somehow seems “clean,” isolated, and almost chivalrous. This, of course, is the Desert […]

Battlefront Go Back To The Great War With New Book

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Battlefront Miniatures has a new book coming out for The Great War system.

Weekender XLBS: Clear Bases – Yay Or Nay & A Battle Report Challenge

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Join us for loads of hobby chatter and the chance to come and join us for some Battle Reports here in the studio! Join Backstage Here

Weekender: AvP Unboxed & Win Kings Of War Prizes!

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We're chatting Alien Vs Predator, Bolt Action Planes (Wroooom!) and the future of Kings Of War, plus giving away some prizes! Come and join us for The Weekender...

New Bolt Action Fallschirmjager Army Now On Pre-Order!

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Paratroop into the middle of the action and strike hard with the new Fallschirmjager Starter Army now on pre-order from Warlord Games for Bolt Action. See what you think of the contents...

New Sneak Peek Has You Lugging Around Big Bolt Action Guns

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Warlord Games have shared another green work-in-progress model from their upcoming Sherman Tank Crew set for Bolt Action. Complete with machine gun slung over his shoulder this chap looks like he means business...

Warlord Posts Experimental Aircraft Rules For Bolt Action

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Now you can add aircraft to your games of Bolt Action, with these experimental rules from Warlord Games.

Unboxing: Bolt Action Soviet BT-7 Fast Tank

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We take to the Russian battlefields as the guys unbox the BT-7 Fast Tank for Bolt Action. A early war Soviet cavalry tank that could reach impressive speeds of up to 53mph.

Luftwaffe Field Division Squad Is Coming From Warlord Games

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Warlord Games continues with new releases of miniatures to keep up with their new campaign books.

Fight With The 15mm WWII German Elite From Plastic Soldier

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Plastic Soldier Company have now added a new 15mm plastic set to their webstore for use with World War II gaming. The German elite are making a show of force with the Fallschirmjaeger getting a whopping 141 miniatures making up three platoons and and a company HQ...

The Scots Are Taking The High Road From Footsore Miniatures

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Footsore Miniatures has produced some really nice Scottish Infantry for WWI.

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