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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!

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...

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 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...

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...

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 […]

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...

Warlord Go Island Hopping With Empires In Flames For Bolt Action

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Warlord Games have even more World War II coming down the pipe for you. Empires In Flames will deal with battles in the Pacific and other Far Eastern locations. It looks like a good reason to get your Americans and Japanese ready for Bolt Action...

Weekender XLBS: Gen Con Highlights & The Great Baking Tin Disaster!

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Weekender: Team Yankee & The Bolt Action Summer Offensive

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Welcome to The Weekender where we're doing a bit of a round up of things we loved at Gen Con this year and also considering a bit of alternative history with Team Yankee on the cards from Battlefront... Great Wargaming […]

Flames Of War Adds Cromwell Tank Platoon To British Lineup

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There were many advancements in weapon technology during WWII, the Cromwell was no exception, faster, stronger and more reliable then it's predecessor. Now you can get a platoon of them for your British Army from Flames of War.

Weekender: Do The Age Of Sigmar Judicators Hit The Mark?

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We're talking about Age Of Sigmar and those new Judicators and don't forget to see if you were the winner of Journey: Wrath Of Demons

Burn Stuff With Warlord’s Plastic Bolt Action Flammpanzerwagen

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To borrow a phrase from the Human Torch, flame on. Warlord Games have added another plastic kit to their Bolt Action range and to say it's hot is an understatement. See what you think of the new version of the Sd.Kfz 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen...

Warlord Games Releases 18/25 pdr for BEF in Bolt Action

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Warlord Games expands their ever increasing range for the British in Bolt Action, with the addition of another interesting artillery piece.

Join In For Some Bolt Action Organised Play With Warlord

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If you're looking for some more Bolt Action fun with Warlord Games then as well as taking part in the Summer Offensive you can also get your local store involved. With that in mind there is an exclusive miniature available to winners of these store events as well as some trophies and certificates too...

New Soviet Big Guns, Tanks & Officers In Plastic From Flames Of War

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Battlefront have been showing off some more of the plastic and resin models coming to Flames of War for the Soviets. Whether you are setting up for a meeting with other officers or wanting to blow apart the enemy position with tanks and artillery they have you covered over the next few weeks...

Perry Miniatures Releases Support Troops For The Fallschirmjager

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Perry Miniatures continues to release some very nice miniatures, this time for the Fallschrimjager.

The Bolt Action Summer Offensive Has Launched From Warlord

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Warlord Games have kicked off their Bolt Action Summer Offensive with a rather swanky looking new website dedicated to reporting your results and mapping the progress of both the Axis and the Allies.

Early War Polish Squads Hit The Battlefield For Bolt Action

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Early War fever has hit Warlord Games with this next release for Bolt Action where you get to hit the tabletop with the Polish.

Weekender: Halo Fleet Battles Special!

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Welcome to a special Weekender where we're taking a look at the awesome Halo: Fleet Battles game from Spartan Games. We've got Neil and Derek in the studio unboxing the game plus loads more... Halo The Halo-verse has been crying out for […]

Add Character To Bolt Action With Warlord’s Sherman Tank Crew

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Warlord Games are all about the previews surrounding Bolt Action right now as they've also shared a preview for their Sherman Tank Crew and this gentleman in particular...

German Tank Hunters Roll Out To Stop The Soviets In Flames Of War

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Two new vehicle kits have popped up from Battlefront for Flames of War this week. With the Soviets pushing towards the gates of Berlin the Germans are rolling out the big tank hunters with both the Waffentrager and Kleinpanzer Wanze looking to blow up some armour...

The Panzer III Rolls Into Warlord Games’ Bolt Action

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Sticking with more from World War II we have a new kit on the way from Warlord Games for Bolt Action. The pre-orders for their Panzer III plastic kit are now up so if you want to get this behemoth of a tank it won't be too long.

New WWII Senegalese & German Troops Soon From Perry

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Perry Miniatures have shown off some of the miniatures that will be heading off to get finalised over the next few days.

First Corp Drop Into World War II Alongside New Paratroopers

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First Corp are dropping in from the skies for World War II. Some more Paratroopers have been added to their range for the British including a Parachute hitting the ground and a whole bunch of new Cargo Containers & Kit that would make perfect objectives...

Warlord Releases Germany Strikes!: Early War In Europe For Bolt Action

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Warlord Games goes back in time, to bring us the early war period of WWII for Bolt Action.

Warlord Games Preview More Winter US Soldiers For Bolt Action

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Warlord Games have previewed another unit coming to the tabletop for Bolt Action. The Winter US range is coming along nicely it seems with a Mortar team ready for action...

Flame Of War Berlin Chronicles Germany’s WWII Fall

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The new book, Berlin, from Battlefront for Flame of War delves into the final conflicts of 1945 where the Soviet forces pushed into Berlin and took the capital from the German Army.

Warlord Drop More Details On Bolt Action Summer Offensive

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Warlord Games have given some more interesting information on their upcoming Bolt Action Summer Offensive. If you like the idea of trying to rewrite World War II with your games then find out more...

Perry Miniatures Keeps On Rolling With New British Armour Releases

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Perry Miniatures releases a couple more stunning miniatures for your WWII army.

Warlord Adds Japan To The Build An Army & Get A Tank Deal

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Warlord Games has added Japan to the Build an Army Deal.

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