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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.
Check 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!
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.
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.
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.
Atomic Mass Games is taking pre-orders for a whole host of new boxed sets this month for Star Wars: Shatterpoint, with some Squad Packs already out in the world and others coming very soon indeed. See what you make of these new options.
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.
Gerry delves deeper into the world of Ea from Para Bellum Games and Conquest, where he is reviewing and unboxing the excellent Yoroni Origmai Warriors for the newest army in their 35mm Fantasy wargame.
Come and join us for another delve into the Projects to find the best of the best from the last week or so. We'll be getting stuck into lots of great-looking miniature wargaming painting and hobbying this week...
Award-winning RPG publisher Free League is joining forces with acclaimed miniatures studio Titan-Forge to bring the vivid world of Dragonbane to the tabletop in stunning 3D form. Together, they’ve announced the upcoming Dragonbane Miniatures Kickstarter, promising a visually spectacular and lore-rich expansion for fans of the fantasy roleplaying game.
Pwork Wargames has just unveiled their newest battlefield surface: the Trench Warfare Game Mat, a grimdark masterpiece fully compatible with the harrowing world of Trench Crusade. Crafted with cinematic detail and apocalyptic atmosphere, this mat plunges players into a vision of warfare where mud, ash, and shattered faith define every inch of ground.
Gerry dives into an unboxing and review of Mantic Games' Halo: Flashpoint - War Games Expansion Pack, a great box for those who want to take the next step in the Halo miniatures game. The War Games Expansion moves away from drafting mechanics and allows you to list build your force for Spartan combat from the Sci-Fi Halo universe.
The battlefields of an alternate World War II are being torn open once more. Warlord Games is back with a brand-new edition of Konflikt ’47, launching September 27th, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more brutal than ever. Konflict '47 // […]
With the Trench Crusade rulebook now officially in production, a fascinating new project has begun to emerge from the shadows. Tuomas Pirinen is reuniting with renowned artist John Blanche, famed for his distinctive and surreal fantasy art, after more than two decades apart to bring En Garde to life.
We’ve just received a mysterious and cryptic message from Corvus Belli—and we’re stumped. What could it mean?
It's OTTWeekender time! Join us as we check out the latest Space Wolves reinforcements for Warhammer 40,000! From fierce new models of characters like Logan Grimnar and Arjac Rockfist to elite Wolf Guard units and core troops, plus the new Codex, cards, and dice—everything you need to unleash new sagas in 10th Edition is here!
Gerry takes a look at some fantastic fantasy miniatures from Irrbloss Miniatures in Sweden. Irrbloss has a range of fantasy figures perfect for fans of Dragonbane or RuneQuest from orcs and humans to goblins and ducks all in glorious metal!
In this week's Community Spotlight, we're having a look at some bounty hunters from the Underhive, a classic Empire army given new life and some classic forces renewed for this year.
Gerry gets to talk to the sculptor, Joel Landberg. His hobby of miniature sculpting in the evenings to decompress after work has led to an expanding catalogue of 28mm fantasy figures inspired by Drakar och Demoner, or Dragonbane to those outside Sweden.
Gerry unboxes and reviews the awesome Oldhammer style Týrstorm Biker Squadron from Ontos Games, giving you some excellent 28mm Sci-Fi Space Dwarves bikers for use alongside your other Röknauts!
In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we try to work out how you can best compare wargames to find the best of the best. Is there a way to even do this effectively? What even makes a wargame "the best"?
It's OTTWeekender time! This time, we're getting very excited about a new range of Historical wargaming miniatures from Wargames Atlantic as Sharpe goes OFFICIAL with Wargames Atlantic! A brand new range of miniatures AND rules are coming out in the near future based on the hit TV show (starting with Sharpe's Rifles) and book series by Bernard Cornwell.
The rest of the new Space Wolves releases are going to be up for pre-order this weekend for fans of Warhammer 40,000. Games Workshop will be releasing the new characters and more for those seeking to begin their sagas in 10th Edition.
Wargames Atlantic has added a new 28mm plastic set for their Classic Fantasy collection. The Satyr Brutes are on the warpath, charging out of the forests to despoil the world of men, performing their profane rituals and bringing untold evil into the world!
Steamforged Games has announced two new hard plastic Command Starters for the 35mm Fantasy wargame, Warmachine. This adds to the Khador and Cygnar options that are already available for those wanting to dive in.
GCT Studios has introduced more brand new miniatures for their 35mm Fantasy wargame, Bushido. Some creepy creatures, terrifying spooks and wretched killers are on the way.
Gerry unboxes and reviews the awesome Oldhammer style Bedrök Infantry Squad Echogeld from Ontos Games, giving you some excellent 28mm Sci-Fi Space Dwarves for use alongside your other Röknauts!
Gerry takes an in-depth look at the Imperium, one of the newest factions for Warcradle Studios' 10mm miniatures wargame, Armoured Clash. In this video, he looks at the factions as presented in the Introductory Set and the Faction Battlegroup Starter Set, before diving deeper into the rules for the Imperium as well.
Dive in and check out some more amazing projects covering The Barons' War, The Horus Heresy and also some Star Wars: Shatterpoint. Your next bit of inspiration might be waiting within!
BricksKrieg are still taking pre-orders for their new Eastern Front Battle in a Box, which was showcased at UK Games Expo and is now available for general sale. Inside, you'll find two armies to get you started with their range (and game) covering the Germans and the Soviets in World War II.
You can now pre-order two new Kings of War Champions Company Boxes from Mantic Games, giving you some fresh ways to dive into their 28mm Fantasy wargame, which gives you a flavour of the world of Pannithor.
Games Workshop are working to make sure that the Black Templars keep their holy vows on the battlefields of Warhammer 40,000. The Chaplains of the Black Templars take the form of the Execrator, who inspire their fellow Battle Brothers and are often first through the breach.
Games Workshop are bolstering some of the factions battling across The Mortal Realms in the new edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The Kharadron Overlords are taking to the skies and plundering to their heart's content with these new reinforcements.
Para Bellum has put a whole host of new sets up for pre-order for use in Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings and First Blood. The Dweghom and the Yoroni are the focus for this particular set of releases for this 35mm Fantasy wargame.
Warcradle Studios this week revealed the next faction coming to their 10mm wargame, Armoured Clash. The Dystopian Age will shake and the ground rumble as the Great Bear has been awoken and the Commonwealth begin their campaigns on the tabletop.
Gerry dives into an unboxing and review of the excellent dual kit for Para Bellum Games' Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings. In this video, he looks at the Artisan Series resin Titan for both the Nord and the City States in the 35mm wargame.