Salute 2016 Live Blog
Welcome to the Salute 2016 Live Blog where we're going to be getting stuck into all the fun happening here down at the ExCel Centre in London. Salute is one of the BIGGEST wargaming and tabletop events of the year for the UK and we can't wait to see what's on offer.
Check out the Vendor List and Salute Map and let us know who we should be talking to.
We'll have loads of images coming in from our Live Bloggers as well as videos throughout the day showing off what's happening. Big participations games, vendor interviews and much more are on the cards.
Stay tuned for what is sure to be a hectic and exciting day!
Blogging At This Event:
Daruma At Salute 2016 - Win A Prize
The guys from Daruma Games show off some awesome merchandise to fund raise their miniatures for SLA.
Bad Squiddo at Salute 2016 - WIN a Prize
New Ogres just released today at Salute from Bad Squiddo Games, comment down below for your chance to win!
4Ground Gothic City - You Could Win An Epic Prize
Dawn drops in with 4Ground for a look at their new gothic city, it's looking beautiful and you could win a full set of everything 4Ground on the table in this video
4Ground Ruins Of Daldorr - Win 1 of 3 Amazing Prizes
Next in the line up from 4 Ground is the latest on the Ruins Of Daldorr, if you like your Frost Grave this is a table you don't want to miss. and by commenting on any of our 4Ground posts this weekend you could win one of three prizes, stay tuned for more details.
Konflikt '47 with Warlord Games at Salute 2016
Clockwork Goblin and Warlord Games have teamed up to bring us Konflikt '47 everyone's loving it at Salute, and we are too!
We Get A Peek At The Latest Previews From 4Ground - Comment For A Chance To Win
We all know that new kits are always in the works, Dawn stops for a peek at the latest things coming out of 4Ground and these new kits are looking fantastic.
4Ground's Final Prize & Collaboration With Battle Systems? - You Could Win
An exciting prospect from the folks at both 4Ground AND Battle Systems.
See what you think of this final prize and the news of a partnership...
What's Been Happening with Battle Systems?
Come and find out what's been going on with Battle Systems.
These are the folks behind the amazing Sci-Fi terrain AND the awesome Fantasy Dungeon!
West Wind's Empire Of The Dead Is Perfect For The Steampunk Salute
We get chatting to Wendy from West Wind and it turns out Empire of the Dead is flying of the shelves at this years Steam-punk themed Salute.
Also check out the Salute exclusive mini they produced fro the show. It's cracking looking and the paint job is lovely.
You Could Win Any Starter Faction For Shattered Earth
The guys from Massive Awesome, producers of Shattered Earth couldn't let us pass by with out giving our views a chance to win a starter faction.
Paranoid Miniatures Demo Mythos and Launch the Kickstarter Today!
The nice chaps from Paranoid Miniatures are not only running demos of the cool game Mythos but also keeping an eye on their Kickstarter that just went LIVE today!
1920's Gangster Action In The Chicago Way
We find the guys over at the Great Escape Games booth and they give us a look into their new game, The Chicago Way.
A Look Into The Future of Purgatory With Underestimated Games
The guys over at Underestimated Games talk to Dawn about Purgatory and what the future will hold with their upcoming Kickstarter.
Almost there.. just one more hour on the slow coach from Cornwall..
Can’t wait for it. Hope to see you all soon.
Always a great show, looking forward to the early train tomorrow and the aching feet in the pm!
i was gonna go but its my Nans 80th tomorrow and i was told under no circumstances could i miss her party.
Car is full of diesel, wallets full of notes, route planned, pick-up times set, stalls to visit listed down! One more sleep to go!
I’ll be driving up in the morning. A bit of internet surfing tonight to check for offers on the day
Is there a dedicated place where you can check on that sort of thing?
afraid not. I just check round my favourite supplier sites. In the past we have posted any deals we spot in the forums.
Couldn’t make it this year. If Warren’s not too hung over tomorrow, hopefully will see some IHMN tables as it’s steam-punk themed.
Jumping in the car at 3:30 am tomorrow morning, see you there! 😀
7.25 train for me tomorrow, the Chicago Way, 4ground and a Dungeon set from Battle Systems for me tomorrow and leaves a little for any impulse buys
1.40am coach for me.
Have fun at the party tonight!!
I’ll be there with the lad in tow. Will there be the crazy queue as per usual?
Soooo bummed I’m not going this year, I’ll be watching BOW!
The dark souls statue looks great. I can’t wait to see what they show at salute for the new board game!
Tickets and travel sorted for tomorrow XD anyone know if Forgeworld have new 2016 event only minis? (If not I might leave FW until later in the day!)
Wish I could be there, guys. Don’t work too hard, remember to have fun, and from all of us who can’t go to Salute, thanks for bringing Salute to us! 😀
Next time Gadget… Neext tiiime…
Morning campers ! awake at silly o’clock today and am getting ready for what will be a great day. Going to prodos stand first to pick up Jezebel then off to 4 ground for some new buildings.will try am keep the SHINNEY syndrome in check but can’t promise anything.
Will definitely be dropping in on BOW stand to say HI.
On the train heading up to London
I’m looking forward to a day of vicarious entertainment, sat on the other side of the world 🙂
On the train down 😀 with ozzy ozborn “. Crazy train ” blasting away 😀
Just woken up excited like a kid on Christmas day!
Have a great time everyone 😉
So near yet so far (only 5 mile from venue) but unable to attend,does have one benefit it keeps my shiney syndrome in check for another year.lol . Hope everyone has a great day and manages to snag all there goodies they are looking for……and loads they not .
Would have love to be there and see it all but, it is a bit of a way off.
have fun folks