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Grab Great Escape’s New Flat Caps & Truncheons Starter Set

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If you missed it at Salute, you can now get your hands on the excellent new two-player Starter Set for The Chicago Way by Great Escape Games. Flat Caps & Truncheons is up on their website right now, featuring two factions ready to scrap it out on the streets of Birmingham. 

Get Your Pre-Orders In For Deluxe Version Of Battlegroup: Küstrin

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The Plastic Soldier Company are still taking pre-orders for the deluxe version of Battlegroup: Küstrin, a new supplement for the World War II wargame. After this pre-order window closes, it will be available as a print-on-demand product so if you want the softback version, get in quick!

Pre-Order Armies Of Great Britain & More For Bolt Action!

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Warlord Games are now taking pre-orders for their next book for the new edition of the World War II wargame, Bolt Action. Armies of Great Britain can be pre-ordered right now alongside a new set of plastic miniatures and a Starter Army.

Wargaming With Dinosaurs: Make A Jurassic Park Miniatures Game A Reality! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's show, the guys get excited about Wargaming With Dinosaurs! We have a look at some excellent miniatures that you can bring to the tabletop in 28mm and 32mm scale for use in a variety of different wargames. We also talk about how you could run a really awesome Jurassic Park miniatures game and we might have even found a set of rules that would be perfect for it!

Revealing Our Arnhem Bridge Build! A Bridge Too Far For Chain Of Command

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John reveals our finished Arnhem Bridge build that we put together for some of our community members so they could dive into some World War II games of Chain Of Command, running an epic Bridge Too Far scenario. We think the finished piece is quite impressive!

Cult Of Games XLBS: 52 Gun Salute! Our Round Up And Wind Down.

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, Shay talks about the mountain of hobby he has been doing and we all have a chat about what we liked about Salute 2025; what we liked and what we think it would be nice to see next time.

WWII German Miniatures Like Never Before – Victrix Raises the Bar! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender time! Victrix have raised the bar and their scale for a new range of WWII miniatures in 28mm, with the first release being a German infantry platoon with all the support options you could wish for to get you started in a fully plastic force for tabletop warfare!

More Terrain For Railway Buffs Joins Warbases eBay Store

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Warbases stock a whole bunch of terrain for you to use in your wargames but did you know that they also feature a range of terrain for railway buffs? You can dive into their Scenic Route Models collection over on eBay with a variety of buildings that can be used for building up interesting dioramas. 

Test Yourself With A New Sniper Elite Board Game Operation Soon

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Rebellion Unplugged will be on Gamefound in the near future with a new expansion to their hit board game, Sniper Elite. The new campaign will cover Operation Kraken alongside a reprint of the core game and its various supplements. 

Firelock Games’ New War Stories RPG Kickstarter Goes To The Pacific

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Firelock Games will be on Kickstarter later today with their project to expand their War Stories World War II roleplaying game. The new book will take the action on the tabletop to the Pacific and the continued fighting between the Allies and the Axis. 

Pre-Order Iron Coffins Supplement For Warlord’s Achtung Panzer!

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Warlord Games are now taking pre-orders for a new supplement to sit alongside their World War II tank battle miniatures game, Achtung Panzer! Iron Coffins is designed to give you more options for playing your games of Achtung Panzer! with new missions and more. 

Pre-Order Victrix Miniatures’ New Late War 28mm German Infantry!

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Victrix Miniatures are now taking pre-orders for their new set of Late War German Infantry for use in your World War II wargames. This new 28mm set features options for building the core of your Historical force alongside a set of Heavy Weapons for blasting vehicles. 

WarFulcrum Games Brings 1918 – New WWI Wargame, To Kickstarter

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WarFulcrum Games is a small two-man band bringing their brand new World War I wargame to Kickstarter. These folks were actually at Salute 2025 showing off the game and it looked very impressive indeed. See what you make of 1918: A First World War Miniatures Game. 

Army Deals On The Way For Flames Of War: The Pacific

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Battlefront Miniatures will soon be releasing The Pacific supplement for use with the 15mm wargame, Flames Of War. To coincide with the book's release, Battlefront Miniatures will also be releasing a set of Army Deals to get you started as some of the main forces in the book.

Grab Plastic Soldier Company’s New World War II British Sets

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Plastic Soldier Company added three new sets to their collection of print-on-demand figures for you to use in your tabletop wargames. There are both 10mm and 12mm options available for those wanting to dive into World War II as the British and their Commonwealth allies. 

Italian & British Heroes Join Stoessi’s World War II Collection

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Stoessi's Heroes recently added two new characters to their collection for you to use during your World War II wargames. As with all of their 28mm miniatures, they have a story behind them and could lead you down some interesting roads during scenario planning for games.

New Flames Of War’s Pacific Book Coming Soon From Battlefront

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One of the sourcebooks coming out from Battlefront Miniatures for Flames Of War focuses on the Pacific and it's going to start your World War II island hopping in May. 

Wargames Atlantic Teases + Classic Fantasy Dwarves In 10mm!

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Wargames Atlantic dropped a whole bunch of teasers, previews and more over the course of the last couple of days. There's so much in the works from these folks that it's sometimes hard to keep up! We start with a favourite announcement of mine and that's the next faction for Classic Fantasy Battles, the Dwarven Host!

Pre-Orders Soon For The Army Painter’s World War II Paint Sets

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The Army Painter are producing a selection of new historically themed paint sets for you to use when working on your World War II miniatures. The Army Painter Historical collection is going to be arriving in May but you might be able to get your hands on a few early at Salute.

Empress Miniatures’ Spanish Civil War Rumbles On With New Releases

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Empress Miniatures recently added a selection of new 28mm Historical figures to their collection for the Spanish Civil War. The Nationalists are getting some added support with three new packs covering Command figures as well as regular Infantry.

A WW2 Chain Of Command Project Too Far? Building Arnhem Bridge For 28mm Wargaming!

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John introduces us to a project that he is currently working on for a weekend of World War 2 wargaming coming up in just two weeks! He and Warren have to build Arnhem Bridge, made famous from A Bridge Too Far and a tabletop of terrain, too.

Community Spotlight: Tiny Airborne Troops, Crisis Protocol Villains & Sharpe’s Squad!

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Dive into this week's Community Spotlight and check out some World War II soldiers in 12mm, a bit of Marvel: Crisis Protocol and a deep dive into the world of The Silver Bayonet.

Peaky Blinders Fight Coppers In New The Chicago Way Starter Set

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Great Escape Games teased a new Starter Set which will be available from 24th April and at Salute this year. This new set is for those wanting to dive into another of their great games, The Chicago Way, with Flatcaps And Truncheons. 

Bolt Action Band Of Brothers Set Gets 3rd Edition Update

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Warlord Games has given the Band Of Brothers Starter Set for Bolt Action a third edition upgrade. This means that if you're looking to dive into some 28mm World War II action on the tabletop, you've got another option apart from the Battle Of The Bulge set that they launched the edition with. 

A NEW Hope For Star Wars: Legion? New Rebels & Stormtroopers Look Amazing! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender time! Is there a new hope for Atomic Mass Games' Star Wars: Legion? Some brand new plastic sets are coming soon for the classic Rebels and the Galactic Empire for those who want to refight the epic battles of the original Star Wars films.

Battle Through Micro Art’s New Ostfront World War II Terrain

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Micro Art Studio expanded their current range of high-quality and fully coloured World War II terrain with the addition of the new 28mm scale Ostfront Village which takes the fighting towards the Eastern Front. 

The BEST Wargaming Elves? New Breathtaking Warcrow Miniatures Coming Soon! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's show, we check out what could possibly be the BEST Fantasy Elf miniatures in the wargaming world right now. Corvus Belli are known for their stunning Infinity miniatures but the new Syenann miniatures for Warcrow are absolutely breathtaking.

Community Spotlight: Space Hulk Restorations, Sludge Nudges & Tanks!

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In this week's Community Spotlight, we explore someone bringing an old game back to life, a nudge towards the world of Sludge and someone going nuts for World War II!

Send In The SAS With Spectre Miniatures New Releases

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Spectre Miniatures are back at the bleeding edge of Modern Warfare on the tabletop with some new figures for you to throw into your 28mm wargames. The SAS are front and centre of this particular set of releases, with two teams for you to choose from. 

Hicks Previews Arnhem Germans For World War II Wargames

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Paul Hicks, the sculptor behind Empress Miniatures' absolutely stunning Arnhem Heroes range, previewed some of the new 28mm German miniatures that will be coming to crowdfunding soon. This is another great set of miniatures for World War II wargaming. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Digital Featherstone – Can A.I Capture The Genius Of Wargaming’s Pioneer?

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, Warren talks about how much he is loving returning to the Sci-Fi world of Star Wars and Gerry surprises us all with some interesting thoughts on scenario and rules design which blends together some classic wargaming ideas AND some new ones.

Hack, Shoot, Survive: The Ultimate Cyberpunk Skirmish In Human Interface! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender time! On this week's show we explore Human Interface: Be a Better Human, a cyberpunk-themed miniature board game where players escape a high-security prison and fight against corrupt corporations.

Let’s Play: Bolt Action – Battle At The Crossing | US Vs Germans Custom Scenario!

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Join John and Shay for a Bolt Action battle report! In this Let's Play of Bolt Action 3rd Edition, the guys are playing a custom scenario where John must get his US forces across a bridge and deeper into German-held territory.

The 8th Army Takes To Victrix’s 12mm World War II Battlefields

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You can now get your hands on the new World War II British 8th Army Infantry from Victrix Miniatures for your 12mm battles in the deserts of North Africa. 

ALL Your Favourite TV Shows In ONE Miniatures Game?! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender time! What if you could have all your favourite TV shows and movies in just ONE miniatures game? In this week's show, we dive into some awesome miniatures from across Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, History and Pulp that you can get from the team at Crooked Dice for their excellent miniatures wargame, 7TV.

Osprey Games Unveil More Miniature Wargames For 2025

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Osprey Games recently introduced three more miniature wargames that you'll be able to pick up throughout 2025. We start with a Historical wargame by Mike Hutchinson called Pacific Command. 

Kromlech’s World War II Historical Range Returns To Webstore

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Kromlech has re-released their 28mm Historical range for you to snap up and add to your 28mm World War II collection. Their Polish infantry and vehicles are back alongside appropriate German troops for them to face during the Early War period. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Searching For The Obscure; Where Should We Look For Gaming Potential?

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we discuss the potential for going off-book and looking for gaming opportunities in obscure and forgotten battles. Not just in historical wargames but also in fantasy and science fiction.

Armies Of The United States Pre-Orders Live For Bolt Action

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Warlord Games are following hot on the heels of Armies Of Germany with pre-orders now live for the new Armies Of The United States supplement that supports the new edition of their 28mm World War II wargame, Bolt Action. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Too Much Stuff! Has The Wargaming Hobby Become Overwhelming?

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we talk about getting overwhelmed by just how much stuff there is in the hobby for you to contend with! Do you feel like you get overwhelmed by your choice of wargame or perhaps the hobby as a whole? Has it got worse in recent years? Please tell us what you think!

INSANE New Trench Crusade Miniatures 🔥 – We’re OBSESSED! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's episode, a new Kickstarter has caught our attention featuring some absolutely amazing new Trench Crusade miniatures! The Red Brigade from Westfalia Miniatures is a perfect first expansion to the Trench Crusade world after last year's hit fundraiser.

Empress’ WW2 Arnhem Heroes Airborne Miniatures Now Available

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Empress Miniatures' Arnhem Heroes range of 28mm World War II miniatures is now available at retail if you missed out during the Kickstarters (Arnhem Heroes & Arnhem Heroes #2). You can get your hands on some fantastic miniatures representing the British and the Polish during the intense fighting around Arnhem. 

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