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Warlord & Osprey Announce Bolt Action Third Edition

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Warlord Games and Osprey Games have announced a new edition of possibly the best-known World War II wargame. Bolt Action Third Edition is going to be available to buy later this year in September with pre-orders available now.

Let’s Build Saint Nazaire! WW2 Terrain Project Part #4 – Painting Buildings & A Big Reveal!

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In this final video, John and Gerry show off the process of painting all of the terrain that we're using for the board build. This means exploring how to paint different buildings in a redbrick style, in concrete and of course all of the metal structures too.

Snag A Trekkie Soldier Of Fortune For Warlord’s Bolt Action

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Warlord Games has produced another ace Soldier Of Fortune miniature for you to drop into your games. This time, the 28mm miniature is for Bolt Action, and is named They Cannae Take It, Cap'n!

Let’s Build Saint Nazaire! WW2 Terrain Project Part #3 – Adding The Buildings

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In this third video, John and Gerry show off the buildings they'll be using from Sarissa Precision and what they can do to add more detail to the World War II terrain pieces.

Let’s Build Saint Nazaire! WW2 Terrain Project Part #2 – Repair & Refresh

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In this second video, Gerry starts to play around with the terrain and cuts some lumps off that John wanted to keep! We need to make space for that U-Boat so something has to go.

Let’s Build Saint Nazaire! Operation Chariot WW2 Terrain Project Part #1 – The Plan

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Gerry and John start going over their plans to revamp one of our old boards and some of the terrain for Spring Clean Hobby Challenge 2024. The idea is to build this using inspiration from Operation Chariot, crafting a Saint Nazaire port and dock for games of Bolt Action and 02 Hundred Hours in 28mm.

Let’s Play: Bolt Action Soviets Vs Germans – Breakthrough | Warlord Games

8 months ago 4

Gerry and Shay dive into a Let's Play of Warlord Games' Bolt Action. Gerry's German forces are going to be battling against Shay's Soviets in this 28mm World War 2 miniatures game. It's time to break through!

Build Your Bolt Action Korean War Collection With Warlord Games

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Warlord Games has recently released a few kits for those looking to expand their Korean War collection for 28mm Historical wargame, Bolt Action. Both the Chinese and the North Koreans get new miniatures across a few different sets plus there is a tank!

Cult Of Games XLBS: A Mega Bolt Action Campaign & Battling Bugs Helldivers Style!

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Let's dive into a new Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's show, we're joined by Michael from the community to talk big Bolt Action campaigns in World War II plus Lloyd gets to dive into another delivery and show off his very, very wrong gloves.

Community Spotlight: Myconid Mysteries, Godtear Warbands & WW2 Winter Germans

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We dive into an awesome diorama project, some immense painting on the characters of Godtear and an ace set of Winter Germans for World War II wargaming.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Grimdark Glory Days – Was Classic Warhammer 40K Really Better?

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Let's dive into a new Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's episode, the guys have been playing a lot of games and painting a lot of miniatures. It's almost like we're proper wargamers. We also get drawn into a discussion on which edition of Warhammer 40,000 Shay and John should be playing!

Roll Out Plastic Panzer IV For Warlord Games’ Bolt Action

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Warlord Games have released a new set for the Panzer IV which comes with options for three 28mm plastic miniatures to use with the Germans in World War II wargames like Bolt Action.

Conquest Brings Greek Myths & Monsters To The Tabletop – Mighty New 35mm Miniatures! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Want to play out your own Greek epic on the tabletop? See what you make of the awesome myths and monsters that Para Bellum Games are bringing to the tabletop for Conquest. If you're looking to play an awesome Warhammer alternative, make sure to dive into the 35mm miniatures for Conquest and the City States.

Grab A New Bolt Action French Army From Warlord Games

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Warlord Games are introducing their new World War II Bolt Action 28mm plastic kit for the French Army as part of a new Starter Army. See if you can get stuck into the fightback against the Axis invaders!

Three Weapon Teams Battle Across Different Bolt Action Theatres

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Warlord Games has put together three Warlord Resin Plus sets for you to scoop up for their 28mm scale Historical wargame, Bolt Action. These sets cover different theatres of war and offer up some different weapon teams that could be handy in a pinch.

New SAS Soldier Of Fortune From Warlord Games, John “Jock” Lewes

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Warlord Games has added another new miniature into the mix for this month and their Soldiers Of Fortune line. Bolt Action gets a new SAS Hero this time around with John "Jock" Lewes heading to North Africa to cause some chaos amongst the Axis. 

Pre-Order New Campaign: Case Blue Book For Warlord’s Bolt Action

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Warlord Games are now taking pre-orders for the next big campaign book for Bolt Action. You can get your hands on Campaign: Case Blue and dive into some fighting during World War II in Eastern Europe.

Pick Up Soviet & British Starter Armies For Warlord’s Bolt Action

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If you're looking to dive into some Bolt Action with the Soviet Army or perhaps the British & Inter-Allied forces then take a peek at some new Starter Armies that you can get your hands on from Warlord Games.

Cult Of Games XLBS: What Period Is Best For Introducing People To Historical Wargaming?

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive in and have a chat about some hobby that we've been up to and some games we've been playing PLUS ask the question of what's the best Historical period we can use to introduce wargamers to something that isn't Sci-Fi and Fantasy?

Japanese Chi-Ha Tank Painting Tutorial | Bolt Action

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John dives into painting his first-ever Japanese Tank for Warlord Games' Bolt Action. The first tank in question is the Chi-Ha which isn't the best tank around by far but is still awesome. John shows off exactly how to paint this awesome 28mm World War II tank.

Snap Up David Stirling, Soldier Of Fortune From Warlord Games

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Warlord Games are looking to introduce a new range of monthly miniatures for you to snap up covering their various games. These Soldiers Of Fortune will be available for one month (in this case, August) and then be replaced with another! The first miniature for this range is David Stirling, The Phantom Major for Bolt Action.

Warlord Talk Opertation Critical Hit Campaign For Bolt Action & More!

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Warlord Games have announced that they are going to be getting people stuck into a big Global Campaign this Summer bringing Bolt Action, Victory At Sea and Blood Red Skies together into a World War II clash across four theatres of war. Will you be taking part in Operation Critical Hit?

Sherman Easy Eight WW2 Tank Painting Tutorial | Bolt Action

1 year ago 0

John takes a look at one of the recent 28mm plastic Sherman Easy Eight Tanks from Warlord Games for Bolt Action and gives it a lick of paint and a layer of weathering for good measure. If you've wanted to paint World War 2 vehicles then this is going to be a handy how-to for those wanting to know what to do!

Prepare For Campaign: Case Blue In Warlord Games’ Bolt Action

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Osprey Games previewed a new book coming up for Warlord Games' Bolt Action later this year in October. Campaign: Case Blue is coming up for this 28mm scale World War II wargame. 

Epic Weird World War Zombie Outbreak! Escape From Projekt Riese MUST Be On The Radar #OTTWeekender

1 year ago 24

It's OTT Weekender time! If you've ever wanted to dive into more Weird World War wargaming on the tabletop or you're a lover of Call Of Duty Zombies, you cannot miss out on Escape From Stalingrad Z and Escape From Projekt Riese from Raybox Games which is now on Kickstarter. It's an epic way to play out a proper zombie outbreak!

Dive Into A New Bolt Action Campaign With Italy: Tough Gut

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Warlord Games are now taking pre-orders for a new campaign supplement that you can use with their 28mm World War II wargame, Bolt Action. This new book continues the clash between the Allies and the Axis where the "Soft Underbelly" proved to be a "Tough Gut".

Bolt Action Painting Tutorial Gruber’s Little Tank Sd.Kfz. 222 Panzerspähwagen

2 years ago 4

In this painting tutorial, John shows you how to paint Sd.Kfz. 222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen from Warlord Games for use in World War II wargames like Bolt Action.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Lloyd’s Spring Cleaning His Balearics & Trying To Cheat With AI

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, the team returns for a Sunday morning catch-up where brother Lloyd is finally allowed to show off his Balearics that he was whipping out in public in between being the filling in a com spot sandwich!

Snap Up A Sherman Easy Eight Platoon For Warlord’s Bolt Action

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Warlord Games has bundled together a set of Sherman Tanks for you to use in their 28mm Historical wargame, Bolt Action. You can snag yourself the Easy Eight Platoon which comes with three tanks for use with your Allied push during World War II.

Community Spotlight: A Penitent Crusade, Oddballs & Warmachine Returns!

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Come and join us for a brand new deep dive into the Community Spotlight for this week where we're getting grimdark and bloody, painting up an ace tank and then resurrecting some Warmachine!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Our Spring Cleaning Hobby Challenge Plans!

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this episode, we discuss some of the Spring Cleaning Hobby Challenge plans that we have lined up so we can join in the fun with you folks!

Community Spotlight: German Armies, 15mm Necromunda & Raising The Black!

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Join us for a look at some amazing Historical wargaming projects and also something a little different for the world of Necromunda!

Warlord Talk Updated Resin & New Bolt Action Weapon Teams

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Warlord Games talked about an update to the material that some of their miniatures are made in last week. Warlord Resin Plus is an upgrade on the previously used Warlord Resin that you'll find present in a lot of different kits for their games.

Cult Of Games XLBS: A 7-Day Miniature Painting Challenge?

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's show, Ben lays down the gauntlet and dives into a 7-day miniature painting challenge that might help you bust through the backlog and get rid of some of that hobby fatigue. 

Brand New Flames Of War Starter Set Revealed! Battle In Berlin With The 15mm Red Army #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! This week, a brand new Flames Of War Starter Set has been revealed. Dive into more World War 2 Historical wargaming on the tabletop with new 15mm German and Soviet armies battling it out for Berlin during the Late War period.

Four New Wargames Coming This Year From Osprey Games!

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Osprey Games has announced that four new wargaming books are going to be landing later this year from a variety of different creators. We start with the one that we saw teased recently, The Doomed. 

Drop Warlord’s Customisable Sd.Kfz 250 Into Games Of Bolt Action

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Warlord Games have added a new kit to their webstore for pre-order that should excite a few players of the Germans in Bolt Action. You can now pick up a rather customisable Sd.Kfz 250 set that can make three different variants of the vehicle. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Wargaming Stalingrad – Bringing An Epic World War II Project To Life

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this episode, we have a guest Michael, also known as  (intelligentmistertoad) on the site, who joins us to talk about his immense project that explores wargaming in Stalingrad during World War II. 

WW2 British 8th Army Infantryman Bolt Action Painting Tutorial | Warlord Games

2 years ago 1

In this video, John shows off how to paint a British 8th Army Infantryman from the Bolt Action "A Gentleman's War" boxed set from Warlord Games. A sterling painting tutorial for those fighting in the Desert War.

Community Spotlight: Tasty Purity Seals, Herbie In The Wasteland & The Eastern Front

2 years ago 4

Dive into our Community Spotlight for this week where we're talking about grimdark cake, a look at Herbie in the wasteland and also some Soviet Tankriders from the Eastern Front of World War II.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Does Game Balance Actually Matter?

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this episode, Gerry talks about his plans for expanding Kings Of War armies AND we get into a debate about tabletop game balance and whether or not it is actually as essential as people believe.

Snap Up Your Italian Bersaglieri For Warlord’s Bolt Action

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Warlord Games has added a bunch of additional sets to their webstore for those looking to play games as the Italian Bersaglieri in World War II and Bolt Action. You're going to be able to get your hands on some plastic bits and bobs plus a range of metal specialists in 28mm.