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Defend Hobbiton In New Scouring Of The Shire Sourcebook

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Games Workshop is going to give you a chance to play our Saruman's attempted conquest of this sleepy corner of Middle-earth with a new sourcebook.

Middle-Earth Unboxing: Éowyn & Merry

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Gerry and Justin unbox one of the many dynamic duos of Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game: Éowyn & Merry.

DEAL: 25% OFF RRP HOBBY SUPPLIES

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So, unfortunately, there is no weekender this weekend ... booooooo! But as you may know our team member Lance got married to the beautiful Nuala (she looked amazing! He's a very lucky man!)...YAAAYYYY!

Plan Your Middle-earth Campaign With GW’s Downloads

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This Saturday will see the return of the Battle Companies rules for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. To make it easier to dive into the new skirmish rules, Games Workshop are providing downloadable versions of the campaign map and roster sheets. 

GW Bring Classic Sculpts Back For Middle-earth Lovers

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Games Workshop has been very generous to fans of Middle-earth with a new selection of Made To Order models now available.

Weekender: Make The Old New; Spring Clean Hobby Challenge Announced!

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We announce a new Hobby Challenge for Springtime AND delve into lots more from the tabletop world!

Dernhelm Rides To War In Middle-earth SBG Battle Companies

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Games Workshop has been showing off one of the new miniature sets and book which is coming for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game soon.

Forge World Send Râza and Delgamar To Middle-Earth

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Two new characters have been previewed by Forge World for the Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game, a pair of villainous commanders for the Southron forces assaulting Gondor. 

Shadow & Flame Sculpt Up Bespoke Helm Hammerhand!

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Shadow & Flame have sculpted up a version of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary figure from Rohirrim history within the world of Middle-earth. 

Ride To Ruin With Forge World’s Elfhelm, Captain Of Rohan

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Forge World has now added another character into the mix for those choosing to play as Rohan in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Check out Elfhlem, Captain Of Rohan.

Dusting Off Old Miniature Collections

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Community member Michael tells us about dusting off his old Lord Of The Rings miniatures collection in favour of buying new figures.

Hobby Hangout Livestream [Catch Up Now!]

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Join Ben and Lance as they dip their toes into some community hobby.

Weekender XLBS: Which Battle Would You Re-Create On The Tabletop?

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We're asking which battle you'd like to re-create on the tabletop PLUS you could win a box of goodies!

Weekender: Stellar Starships & Core Space Update!

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We're getting stuck into Core Space with Battle Systems and looking at 3D Printed Starships with 2nd Dynasty!

Hobby Hangout LiveStream [Catch Up Now!]

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Join Ben and Lance as we look through what's been happening in the community this week.

Thorin Faces The Defiler In Forge World’s New Middle-earth Release

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Thorin Oakenshield, newly crowned King Under the Mountain, in a battle to the death against Azog, the Defiler. 

Vampires & Skaven Clash & Three Hunters Are Abroad In Middle-earth!

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Iconic heroes from Middle-earth race to aid Gondor as well as new releases for Age Of Sigmar in Games Workshop previews.

Sam’s Christmas Time Wish List

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This year has seen me getting back into miniatures gaming in a big way. Of course, it hasn't just been limited to Hobbits. Plenty of awesome games have crossed my path, from board games to card games and beyond.

Hobby Hangout With Big Ben From 4Ground [Catch Up Now!]

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Join Lance, Ben and Big Ben from 4Ground where we'll be looking through your projects and seeing what you've been up to this week.

Weekender: Forge World; Time To Go Mainstream?

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We're talking with TTCombat about their plans for the future and their games plus wondering whether or not it's time for some of the Forge World range to move over into the mainstream!

Thorin and Azog Clash In Games Workshop’s Middle-Earth Releases

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The past weekend saw hundreds of gamers descend upon Warhammer World in Nottingham for the Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game Throne of Skulls event, during which Games Workshop showed off some of the new minis that are on their way.

Weekender XLBS: Telling Stories With Miniatures

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We've got Tomas Mennes in this week talking about how to build narrative and tell stories with your miniatures!

Games Workshop Assemble New Battleforces For 40K & Age Of Sigmar

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Games Workshop has been working on some ways to get you into both Warhammer 40,000 and Age Of Sigmar with ten new Battleforce Sets

Heroes Of Middle-earth & Citadel Project Kit This Week From Games Workshop

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The team at Games Workshop has been busy working on a few Middle-earth related releases for this week but also something for the Painters out there too.

Weekender XLBS: Can Tabletop Games Make Us Feel?

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We're discussing some of our hobby projects from the week PLUS getting stuck into how some tabletop games can really tug at the heartstrings.

GW Look Towards New Armies Of The Hobbit Book For Middle-earth SBG

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Games Workshop is looking towards a new "Armies Of..." book for use with the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.

Gothmog’s Orcs Get Their Middle-Earth Enforcers From Forge World

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Forge World is continuing the release of new Middle-earth miniatures with some characters to add to your Evil Mordor force. Here we have Guritz & Gothmog's Enforcer.

Weekender: 40K KillTeam Commanders; Marvel Or Mistake?

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Win Kill Team Commanders expansion sets and let us know if this is a step in the right (or wrong!) direction for Games Workshop.

Istari & Hobbits Herald A Bright Future For Games Workshop’s Middle-earth SBG

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Games Workshop has been absolutely bowled over by the response from the community to the new version of their Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, and rightly so!

Forge World’s Knights Of Dol Amroth Battle Sauron’s Forces

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The Knights Of Dol Amroth that we'd been showing off in previews a few months ago are now available to pre-order from the Forge World website. 

Weekender: Mass Battle Games Are Dead!

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We're backing a bold claim today. Mass battle games are dead...long live skirmish games. Seriously, just ask the Kill Team Cat!

Weekender: Win A GW Starter Box! Which Games Workshop Game Is Best?

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This week, we're mixing things up a bit as we kick the show off with a look at Games Workshop's currant range of games and try to decide which one reigns supreme!

Stone Giants Clash In The Latest Middle-earth SBG Magazine

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The SBG Magazine crew has created another cracking issue of their unofficial fanzine for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.

Games Workshop Drop Loads Of New Reveals At NOVA 2018

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Games Workshop has dropped loads of new reveals at NOVA this year for a range of their games, both old and new.

Unboxing: Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game – Pelennor Fields

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Sam attunes to his inner Hobbit as he veritably tears open the box to see the new Middle-Strategy Battle Game Set from Games Workshop.

Weekender: Bolt Action Desert War 101 & An Unexpected Journey!

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We're talking about The Desert War with our Historical Editor AND getting excited about our delve into Middle-earth later today!

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