Gerry unboxes and reviews the original World War II Starter Set and Battle in a Box from BricksKrieg for their fun, simple wargame which uses Lego-style blocks to build your troops, vehicles and even your tabletops! He also looks at some more units you can add to your British and German forces to enhance your games.
You have four days left to get stuck into the newest Kickstarter from FireForge Games, who are working on finishing off a plastic set of 28mm scale Sohei Warrior Monks for use with their Samurai Wars range.
Brother Vinni released a new set of resin 28mm figures for their SAGA range this month. The second set of Varangian Guard can be picked up from their webstore so you can throw these elite warriors into battle, serving the Byzantines as they expand and protect their empire.
Archon Studio's Dungeons & Lasers range has expanded with some brand-new towering monsters and shambling hordes for you to use in your roleplaying games, populating dungeons, as well as on the battlefield.
Para Bellum Games are currently taking pre-orders for a range of new figures that you can drop into your Fantasy games of 35mm wargame, Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings. We start with some towering pillars of faith amongst the ranks of the Old Dominion.
Games Workshop continued the previews for Warhammer Age of Sigmar with a look at some new characters, Spearheads and Battletomes for the Grand Alliance of Death. The Soulblight Gravelords already had their new edition release and this is being followed up by the Nighthaunt and Flesh-eater Courts!
Designed to get you started in the new Revised Edition of Spectre Operations, Spectre Miniatures has now released two 2000r (essentially "points") Task Force/Force sets that you can use to get started in this Modern Warfare-era skirmish game.
Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team heads to a Tomb World with a new season of expansions for those seeking to dive into some new Sci-Fi skirmishes. Will you align yourself with the Deathwatch or the Necrons?
White Dragon Miniatures will be on Kickstarter soon with their new campaign for their Modern Courage in Contact range. The US Marine Corps are next up with a full platoon hitting crowdfunding starting on 31st July 2025.
Gerry gets stuck into an unboxing and review of the 28mm Medieval Foot Knights for use in your Historical wargames. These are one of the newer sets from Victrix Miniatures that could be great for The Barons' War and beyond.
Games Workshop introduced a big new set of releases for the Leagues of Votann, Warhammer 40,000's newest faction for their Sci-Fi wargame. They launched with a smattering of units, vehicles and characters and now see their second wave of releases, which give the Leagues much more firepower and importantly, options for army building.
Games Workshop unleashed even more Space Marines for Warhammer 40,000 last week in their big Warhammer Preview. Some notable characters from the First Founding Chapters are getting new miniatures alongside some specific Combat Patrols so you can begin your force to match them.
The big reveal from last week's Warhammer Preview was the introduction of the long-awaited Chaos Dwarfs from The-World-That-Was, making their way into The Mortal Realms and Warhammer Age of Sigmar! The Helsmiths of Hashut are stirring from their foundries and forges with a new Army Set and more.
With The Horus Heresy book series brought to a close recently, Black Library has been working on its next big multi-novel series. The Scouring is on the horizon and will begin later this year with the first book in the series, Ashes of the Imperium, by Chris Wraight.
Gerry unboxes and reviews the brand new Battle Pack and Starter Set for Corvus Belli's 32mm scale Fantasy skirmish game, Warcrow. The Song of the Dormant introduces two new factions to the game in Feudom and the Scions of Yaldaboath. Pre-orders will run from July 28th to August 4th.
Come and join us for this week's Cult of Games XLBS as Ben asks Justin and Shay what they'd do if they had to start wargaming all over again! How would they dive back in if someone Thanos snapped their entire collection and left them with nothing?
Do NOT Sleep On This! Infinity Creator’s Gorgeous New Fantasy Miniatures For Warcrow #OTTWeekender
44It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's show, we have a look at the gorgeous new Fantasy miniatures that you'll be able to get VERY soon from Corvus Belli, the creators of Infinity. The Warcrow universe expands with The Song of the Dormant, which introduces TWO new factions to their skirmish game, Feudom and Scions of Yaldaboath.
Medbury Miniatures are closing in on the launch of their next Kickstarter campaign in August, which focuses on World War II and a range of Australian Infantry for the New Guinea Campaign. Recently, we got to see a few more of the miniatures they have lined up for the campaign.
Claymore Castings recently added a set of four new figures to their 28mm miniatures collection for those who want to indulge in a bit of Medieval wargaming. See what you make of their new Early 15th Century European Peasants.
Footsore Miniatures & Games teamed up with Sarissa Precision and Wargames Atlantic to put together a great new Two Player Starter Set for those wanting to dive into their 28mm Ancient skirmish game, Gangs of Rome.
Brigade Games has worked with the talented sculptor Paul Hicks to produce a new range of miniatures for use with their American War of Independence range. You can now get a range of Highlanders in different poses for use in your skirmish and mass battle 28mm wargames.
John shows you how to paint your Imperium Scion Grenadiers from the latest army to join the 10mm wargame, Armoured Clash. This is a great, quick and easy scheme that will have your Warcradle Studios miniatures on the tabletop swiftly!
Osprey Games has announced that they are celebrating the tenth anniversary (ten years?!) of Frostgrave with a special Limited Deluxe Edition of the multi-award-winning Fantasy skirmish game by Joseph A. McCullough.
Gerry dives into an unboxing and review of the awesome new Rise of the Banished Faction Set, a great new expansion option for those playing Mantic Games' excellent skirmish game, Halo: Flashpoint.
Steamforged Games added a new set of miniatures to their Warmachine range, giving you some new ways to expand your Khador force, allied to the teachings of Old Umbrey. Warlocks are stalking the woods with both a big new expansion set and options to buy them individually.
Community Spotlight: Romance, Sport & Warfare!
1 year ago 1Check out this week's suite of awesome projects from you folks in the community who have been wow'ing us with a whole bunch of heroes, monsters and more.
Warp Miniatures has previewed a new Kickstarter campaign going live in August. On the 19th August, you'll be able to scoop up the new faction for their 32mm Fantasy skirmish game, ArcWorlde. The Gremlins are on the warpath!
North Star Military Figures are now selling some new figures for the 18mm Wiglaf Miniatures range. The Welsh Mounted Warriors have joined their battles of the Dark Age and Early Medieval period and The Age of Penda wargame.
Abby Normal Media has been working hard to bring All Quiet on the Martian Front back to the tabletop over the last while, and now you can get yourself a Starter Armies Set for the Return of the Tripods, starting your very own War of the Worlds.
Bloody Miniatures are stepping away from their coverage of the English Civil War period with their 28mm figures for the first time as they instead head back to the Jacobean period full of conspirators, plotters and those seeking to hunt them down.
Perry Miniatures are now taking pre-orders for their new Napoleonic Skirmish In A Box, which introduces a clash between the Spanish and the French!
Spectre Miniatures has recently released a new set of Historical wargaming rules that cover all manner of different periods! If you're looking to play out Medieval battles, skirmishes during the American War of Independence or perhaps even World War II, Spectre: Out of Time could be for you.
Wargames Atlantic are closing in on the release of their next 10mm Fantasy plastic set for Wargames Atlantic. The Dwarven Host is coming very soon and will give you a good grounding for your large force of bearded warriors, ready to kick ass and beat up some Orcs.
3DBreed Miniatures are back on Kickstarter with another new campaign for their March to Hell series. This time, they are taking a step back in time to the Dark Ages with some big armies for Vikings and Normans in both 15mm and 28mm.
Gerry unboxes and reviews the awesome 28mm plastic Medieval Mounted Serjeants from Wargames Atlantic, perfect for use in your Historical wargames like The Barons' War.
TTCombat recently released a bunch of new sets for those wanting to expand their collection for 32mm Pulp Fantasy skirmish game, Carnevale. You can get some new options for the Strigoi as well as the Patricians. The Vatican also has a surprise to unleash on worshippers and heretics alike.
The next big Battle Pack is available to pre-order from Corvus Belli for their 32mm Fantasy wargame, Warcrow. Song of the Dormant introduces two new factions to Warcrow in a battle between the light of good and the creeping shadow of evil!
Handiwork Games has teamed up with the folks behind Trench Crusade, Factory Fortress Inc., to create a pair of Backdrop Books that will give you a nice setting for you to place your painted miniatures when doing atmospheric photography.
Gerry takes a look at Archon Studio's monumental demon from the Dungeons & Lasers series, Bal'or. Labelled as a Demon of Evil this is a spectacular centrepiece for your games or just an impressive modelling and painting project for someone who wants the detail of a resin kit but in plastic!
In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we check in on brother Lloyd, see what his UKGE haul has been and what hobbying he's been up to for the last wee while. That brings us on more broadly to how the New Years Resolutions have held up six months in, pass or fail?
It's OTTWeekender time! In this episode, we dive into the explosive return of Konflikt ’47 with its brand-new edition, covering all the key pre-orders, kits, and updates. From revamped rules to monstrous new miniatures, we break down everything you need to know before the Weird War erupts again this September.
Coming soon to a battlefield (or bustling trade route) near you—Halfling Cavalry are saddling up, bringing sausage, ale, and sharp steel to the fray! The long-awaited follow-up to the beloved Classic Fantasy: Halfling Militia set, this new plastic release delivers all the charm and punch you’d expect from our stoutest warriors—this time mounted and ready to ride.
