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New Plains Indians Ride To Battle With Wargames Atlantic

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Wargames Atlantic is celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month in November with some awesome new miniatures for folks to use during their 28mm Historical wargames. The set features the American Plains Indians and comes with options for having these warriors on foot and mounted.

Perry Miniatures Preview New Duchy Of Warsaw Plastic Set

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Perry Miniatures have been working away on a new 28mm plastic set. This time, the focus is on the Duchy Of Warsaw who are getting themselves two boxes which fill focus on a battalion and a set of elite skirmishers.

Old-School 90’s Gaming Magic! Relive It Today With Urban War #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender Time! In this week's Weekender we have a chat about a 90s old-school gaming classic that could end up helping is relive the 90s and that epic wargaming magic. Could Urban War help us relive it today in the here and now? We also take a look at an immense range of miniatures from SolGood Creations over on Kickstarter that should be a collector's dream!

Community Spotlight: Xenos Rampant, The Macau Incident & A Royal Rumble(slam)

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In this week's Community Spotlight, we have a look at projects focused on Xenos Rampant armies, a Black Seas scenario and also a brilliant Royal Rumble!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Designing A Time Warping Wargaming Table

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Join us for Cult Of Games XLBS! In this episode, we dive into some future plans and ideas that Warren has for more contests and challenges throughout the end of 2023 and the start of 2024 plus the projects that he'll be diving into. Ben also discusses why he hates glitter with a passion!

Community Spotlight: Samurai, The Alamo & A Mordheim Graveyard

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We dive into a bevvy of awesome painting and hobbying covering Samurai, a battle at The Alamo and an exploration of a skull-filled graveyard.

Cult Of Games XLBS: How Do You Deal With Shiny Syndrome?

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Join us for Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's episode, we dive into a chat about shiny syndrome and some of the ways that you can combat it. Do you have some tips and tricks for avoiding the allure of the next shiny miniature that pops up online?

Why Everyone Is Obsessed with Moonstone’s Latest Miniatures (And You Will Be, Too!) #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! We get stuck into a discussion on the amazing new Moonstone Kickstarter from Goblin King Games and why everyone is obsessed with their latest miniatures. By the end of the show, you're going to be just as hooked on their wonderful 32mm Fantasy miniatures for their whimsical wargame.

New Dystopian Wars Forces – Set Sail With Mighty New Miniatures For Dieselpunk Wargaming #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this episode, we dive into what's coming up for Dystopian Wars with that brand new Starter Set, Fortune And Glory! The Union are clashing with the Sultanate with new miniatures and a new way for you and your friends to dive into some naval wargaming with a dieselpunk twist!

New Iron Duke Xhosa Warriors Now Available From Empress Miniatures

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Empress Miniatures have new packs available from Iron Duke Miniatures for the Xhosa Wars as another of Victoria's Little Wars expands in the African Orange River territories.

Ace New NATO Forces WW3: Team Yankee 15mm Miniatures Incoming! Heat Up Your Cold War! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! It's a big time to be diving into World War 3: Team Yankee with Battlefront Miniatures are they are launching the NATO Forces book soon alongside a whole host of awesome 15mm miniatures for a variety of different nations. You can play as the French, Canadians and more as NATO looks to hold back the Soviet advance in this Cold War Gone Hot!

The Perrys Add More Napoleonic Ottomans To Their Range

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Perry Miniatures added four new sets of miniatures to their 28mm Ottoman Army collection for use during the Napoleonic era on the tabletop. Bulk out your force with some spearmen alongside aids and more skirmishing infantry.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Making History Fun; Drop The Boring Bits!

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a discussion on making history and historical wargaming (more) fun. Sometimes you find yourself getting bogged down by the boring bits when it comes to historical wargames and it might just be easier to cut out said boring bits! Does this make for a better game? We have a particular look at Warren's plans for wargaming in Acre during the Crusades.

Don’t Miss Firelock Games’s Talk Like A Pirate Day Sale

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Firelock Games celebrated Talk Like A Pirate Day on the 19th September this week and are holding a sale over on their store! Running through until 26th September, you'll be able to get 20% off at the checkout automatically.

Re-Fight The Little Big Horn; Brigade’s Plains War Kickstarter

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Brigade Games' range of historical miniatures is as wide as it is deep and in starting the post-Civil War Plains Wars they are starting with a typically substantial amount of figures that will give anyone beginning their journey into this period most of the figures they'll require to get games of the Little Big Horn onto the tabletop.

Get Warbases’ 28mm American Civil War Terrain At Colours!

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Colours 2023, the wargaming show that is coming up this weekend, will mark the first time that you'll be able to pick up the 28mm American Civil War terrain range from Warbases. These could be a nice match to the American Civil War miniatures we've seen pop up from 1st Corps perhaps?

1st Corps Release American Civil War Walking Wounded

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1st Corps has been showing off a few new sets for those looking to dive into 28mm American Civil War wargaming. The first of these sets cover some of the Walking Wounded that have taken a blow or two whilst fighting for the Union or the Confederates. 

Brigade Games Bringing The Little Bighorn To Kickstarter

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Brigade Games are going to be coming to Kickstarter soon (14th September) with a brand new collection of 28mm miniatures for use in the Plains Wars. If you're someone who's always wanted to play out the events of Little Bighorn, this is going to be worth taking a look at!

Snaffle Up Iron Duke’s 74th Highlanders From Empress

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Empress Miniatures has now made another set of 28mm metal models from Iron Duke Miniatures available for you to scoop up. These 74th Highlanders are for the Orange River Range and were sculpted by Paul Hicks.

Bring The Europeans Into Crucible Crush’s Flint And Feather

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Crucible Crush's Flint And Feather gets a new expansion that builds on their 28mm battles in North America between the various First Nations warriors. Now, the Europeans are getting added into the mix with a new book called Contact.

Build A Destroyed Battlefield With New Sarissa Precision Terrain

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Sarissa Precision recently added some new 28mm MDF terrain to their collection that would be handy for all manner of different games set in Eastern Europe. These destroyed buildings could be good for games like The Silver Bayonet but also traditional Napoleonic games and World War II.

Eagle Figures Join Pickett’s Charge & Command Napoleonic Swedes

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Eagle Figures have added a couple of new releases to their webstore for the American Civil War and the Napoleonic period. All of these are 28mm scale and come in lovely metal! We start with our personality from the American Civil War, Brigadier General Lewis Armistead.

Aid The Wounded & Signal Artillery For Epic Scale American Civil War

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Warlord Games have expanded their range of American Civil War miniatures for use in Black Powder Epic Battles. This range of 13.5mm miniatures can be used to enhance your armies, aid the wounded and bring in some artillery from afar.

Community Spotlight: Moonstone Heroes, A Wizard’s Folly & Pirates Of Legend

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In this week's Community Spotlight, we dive into the world of Moonstone once more, a wonderful Wizard's Folly for some Fantasy adventures and some Pirates Of Legend!

Mamelukes & Deli Cavalry Join Perry Miniatures’ Ottoman Army

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If you're looking to build up your Ottoman Army of 1790-1815 then Perry Miniatures have some cavalry options for you. A mass of Mamelukes and Deli Cavalry are going to be thundering across the tabletop soon for your Historical wargames in 28mm scale.

Community Spotlight: The Old World, American Civil War & Alien Terrain!

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Have a look at some epic painting for Warhammer: The Old World, the American Civil War and a huge bunch of terrain worth of a Warhammer 40,000 board!

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?

Stop Off At Charlie Foxtrot Models’ 28mm New World Station

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Charlie Foxtrot Models have released a new piece of terrain for you to use in your 28mm Historical wargames. The New World Station looks like it would be great for those seeking to build tabletops for American Civil War and Wild West wargames.

Our Spring Clean Challenge Winners: From Wargaming Warbands To Lake-town Terrain! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this week's show, we go through our amazing Spring Clean Challenge Winners where we have a look at amazing wargaming warbands and stunning Lake-town Terrain that might inspire you to dive into your collection and get some of your pile of potential painted!

Perry Miniatures Add New Hefty French & Prussian Artillery

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Perry Miniatures have added three new sets for you to consider using when playing as the French or the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War. There are a couple of options here and also some new 28mm Prussian Infantry that are hunkering down. 

Blood & Pigment’s Piratical Summer Of Plunder Has Begun!

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Blood & Pigment has now begun its Summer Of Plunder campaign! You can dive in and get playing some games of Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron from Firelock Games as you feed into the unfolding clash for control of the Caribbean, South America and North America!

Brigade Games’ Colonial Marines & Iconic Characters From 1812

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Brigade Games have released some new sets of 28m metal miniature for those looking to play out some battles in 1812 in North America and more specifically Canada. We'll start out with some iconic characters. 

The Best Of Salute 2023 – Battlefields From Throughout History! (Part 4)

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Gerry takes a look at five more amazing tabletops showcasing battlefields from throughout history. This is another deep dive into the amazing gaming tables that were available to check out and dive into at Salute 2023.

Get Voting In Blood & Pigment’s Pirate Painting Competition!

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Blood & Pigment have been holding their Great Pirate Paint Off over the last while in the run-up to their Summer Of Plunder. We talked about the contest a while back now and the time has come for you to get stuck in and start voting as part of the people's choice segment of the competition. Get those finalists to a place of honour!

Start A Revolt With Wargames Atlantic’s Only-Games Offerings

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Wargames Atlantic has introduced a few more miniatures into the mix for those that want to get their hands on some of their recent 3D Printable releases but without the need to do it all at home. A host of new miniature kits and characters are available for use in your Historical and Sci-Fi wargames. 

The Barons’ War Goes On Crusade – Brilliant New Miniatures For Historical Wargaming! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! If you're into Historical Wargaming, you'll want to watch this episode. We dive into loads of games and ranges including seeing The Barons' War go on Crusade with the new Outremer supplement from Footsore Miniatures & Games. 

Gerry Can Show You How To Make Blood & Plunder Ship Sails Out Of EVA Foam

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In this week's Gerry Can, we show you how to make Blood & Plunder Ship Sails out of an interesting material, EVA Foam! This could be a great way to go with your wargaming ships for the Golden Age Of Piracy! 

Brigade Games’ New Miniatures Fight In Foggy London Town

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Brigade Games Miniatures has been showing off some new additions to their collection recently. Leading the way are some new 28mm Victorian-Age miniatures representing street gangs, ruffians and more that might have found themselves battling on the streets of foggy London town.

Eureka Miniatures Working On 28mm Crimean War Russians

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Eureka Miniatures has been showing off some of the new 28mm Crimean War Russians that they are looking to release on their webstore soon for Historical wargames.

Community Spotlight: Deadzone, The Alamo & Terminator Wargaming Reborn!

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Join us this week for a look at some Deadzone as well as a battle at The Alamo and also the resurgence of The Terminator in miniature game form.

Cult Of Games XLBS: The Perfect Tools For A Hobby Workshop?

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's episode, we ask about what kind of tools you could add to your hobby-focused workshop. Do you agree with some of the big tool ideas that we're discussing here?

Unboxing: 28mm British Lancers | Empress Miniatures

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Gerry dives into an unboxing of the incredible 28mm British Lancers from Empress Miniatures. These Historical wargaming miniatures can be used to play out the likes of the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. 

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