Year 2014

£60,000 has now been passed - a superb effort from everyone! - which means the Fomoraic unit, The Eye Ascendant, will now be produced.

To celebrate, here's what you can get at £65,000

IAF039 Khanate Warlords Set
Hulking brutes that carry weapons capable of destroying battlesuits and vehicles Warlords are giant Humanoid aliens that give most Khanate formations the back up needed against the Retained Knights of Prydia. This set contains the following white metal modular pieces in 15mm scale. Five different Warlord bodies in five poses, five random Warlord heads taken from three different designs and five different weapons. The weapons are a Jupiter 46mm Plasma Treble Rifle, the Mars 20mm Chain Cannon, the Maia 12.7mm Scatter Cannon, the Helios 80kw Atomic Destabliser and the Juno 18kw Laser Cannon. These pieces allow seventy five different combinations of assembly for everything from Warlord veterans to legion, pioneer roles and bare headed . An assembled Warlord stands about 30mm tall on average.

Information Burst!
Since we first mentioned the Khanate Warlords in a February sneak peek we have had dozens of emails asking about them and now they are here. They are our last release before the Salute 2014 wargame show on April 12th 2014. You can get 15% off all orders and choose to collect your order from us on the day at the trade stand. We will have our full 15mm range with us. Remember the current free miniature in all orders IMP07 Female Muster Patrol Officer is retired at the end of March and will be replaced on April 1st. By placing an order with us you will sign up for an account with the website and that means you get Reward Points in all purchases (plus a free miniature and you can use the current salute code). These points can be used any time to get free products and discounts on orders.

Click on the link to read and see more. Thanks.

GBS

Taban Miniatures runs an Eden profile design contest this week ! ....

Let Eden players imagine the stats and special habilities of a wasteland legend ! Dante the Emancipated One...

If you are on gladiators movies and a Spartacus fan boy, this one is for you !
Contest rules and Dantes background explained on the website.

Dante will be a limited Edition model, only avaialble at Conventions (starting with Salute 14) or as a tournament prize...

Alban Miniatures Napoleonic masters for the 1/56 scale Austrian Cuirassiers are complete and heading to the mould shop for creation of production moulds next week.

We have added to their 1/56 scale Napoleonic Austrian Line infantry with the launch of their Austrian/German Grenadiers and Fusiliers in helmets.
They are available for purchase now

Also, we are chuffed to bits that alongside their Austro-German regiments they are also fielding Hungarian 1/56 scale Grenadiers, which are now available

As you probably now know Alban Miniatures have been hard at work bolstering up its Austrian Cavalry to add to it's already launched Hussars.
The master castings of its 1/56 scale Uhlans, Cuirassiers and Dragoons have now been sent for production and you can place your pre-orders now.

Today Andrew and Mark are joined by special guest Jake Thorton. Jake takes us through his life from conception to creating such projects as Dreadball Extreme, Deadzone, Mars Attacks, and some possible future projects in the future!

As the title says its unoffical, even though the Badmashes carried flags nobody really took much notice of what they carried, proberly green and black flags plain or with solgans ect.
From a wargamers point i thought i will let my imagination take over and come up with more flamboyant flags for my mobs so i created 10 flags in total, these might not stay on the table very long but at least they carried a nice looking flag, they are free for all to download with many more flags on the website.

A4 sheet of the 10 flags on the website to download and print out.

We am working on getting back up and running full speed ahead – we have so many new codes to put into production and a set amount on hand to get started . 2013 was basically a development year and am very happy with new items.

We have done the math for a kickstarter and while it does seem very appealing at first what we don’t like is that 10% or so goes to the kickstarter/Amazon people – not a huge deal for what they can help you do but we would rather pass the 10% on to the end customer to save . So from now until April 31st we will be doing my own fund raising in the form of voucher pledges – We have the last master mold being made and once they are in hand and cleaned will pull trigger on production mold - a number of production molds are all ready being worked on – so this will happen regardless of people buying vouchers –We am hoping the voucher program allows us to do it faster in one go verses over the course of the next 6 months – Plus it give you the customer a nice discount.

If you head over to the store you will see we are also doing a buy one get one on resin cast items –and have some nice painted items for sale at fair prices. On the resin items you can mix and match so if you send 10 bucks on A B C and would rather get E F G as your freebie then email me letting me know once you order – if you want duplicates then just order A B C and we will send you 2 of each . – Hope that makes sense, We are limited on what we can do shopping cart wise. On the painted items there is no way to do one off buttons that we know of so if interested just email me and we will take off site as items sell.
Come April 31st we are taking down the resin item section as we have something new in mind by year’s end – will still sell items painted from time to time.

Back to the way we are handling the voucher program is as follows –

We have several levels - each level will get you more credit than spending – prices of items have been added to online store for most items and there are a number of items not shown at all on site that will be available. Prices listed in the online store are more than likely on the high side and hope to adjust many down by 10% - As molds are made and spin cost com in we will adjust prices accordingly. US shipping is 6.00 and UK is 12.00 regardless of level pledged unless stated - UK people we will not add shipping cost to declaration page and will value at pledge levels not credit level.

Email me at Micropanzer@ Micropanzer.com if you have any questions --
Scout level -- $20.00 -- you get $25.00 to spend.
Strike level --$37.50 – you get 50.00 to spend
Vanguard level – $70.00 – you get 100.00 to spend
Echelon level – $97.50 – gets you 150.00 to spend
Invasion level –80.00 - gets you 300.00 to spend

April 31st we remove buttons and start adjusting retail prices down if able to and will send out a excel order sheet to all voucher holders - At this time looks like mid May to end of May to ship out, should caster get an influx of molds to cut would be the only issue to delay - they are on a first come first served – there is no waiting for greens or casting issues to overcome.
Shipping added at pay-pal check out
World shipping 12.00 – if for some reason shipping is going to cost me more than breaking even on your order we will refund your money or ask for difference to at least break even on cost.
US shipping 6.00

We're giving you the chance to get FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed in the Spartan Games Online Store this weekend. To save on shipping, just enter coupon code FREESHIPPINGTW during checkout.

The coupon code is active now and will be until Monday 31st March so be quick if you want to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.

Strap yourself into the ultimate suit of armor: the BattleMech. Thirty feet tall and weighing up to a hundred tons, this humanoid engine of destruction is a walking arsenal with enough firepower to level a city block. The BattleTech game system takes you into the world of the 31st Century, where war has become a way of life. You are a MechWarrior. You are in command of the most powerful machine on the battlefield, and hold the fate of empires in your hand!

The BattleTech Anniversary Introductory Box Set thrusts you onto the battlefields of the 31st century.

There’s never been a better time to leap into the action with the best-yet-published Introductory Box Set for the seminal BattleTech game. While our online allotment of orders is sold out, you can order it from your local hobby stores RIGHT NOW!

Go grab the best value in gaming and start clashing across alien worlds in metal titans of action-packed gaming fun!

Not only are we offering you this great 20% off all Napoleonic boxed sets deal, but everybody who buys an item from Victrix online, by mail or telephone between the 27th March to 9th April will automatically be put into a prize draw to win 4 boxes of their choice! We will send you a voucher which you can then use whenever you want some goodies from Victrix! This also means you can use this on our excellent new products which will be going online over the next month or so.

Gearcult BIO-TECH COVENANT
HEMAXIS - Orthodox Influencer

One , multipart (6 pieces) , highly detailed 28mm scale miniature made in resin which comes unpainted and may require assembly.

Dimensions : 34 mm feet to the eyeline 25mm base

1) Body 2)left arm 3) stuff 4) backpack 5) antenna 6 ) 25mm base

Like year before we are launching Salute pre-orders. It works like this make an order before 6th of April sending us an email and pick up your package with 20% discount at Salute 2014

Send us your order via email to shop@microartstudio.com

Based on a simple system of adding card values, Triptych is a non-arbitrary way for 2 to 5 players to assemble teams of anything (and everything) they're interested in, then compete against each other. Wreak havoc with fictional villains, empower yourself ideologically with great leaders of history, the possibilities for amusing cross-cultural interaction are limitless.

In addition to over 50 cards by Alex Robinson, and several pieces of classic portraiture, Triptych has commissioned many cards from a host of celebrity artists, including: John Kovalic, Mike Dubisch, Eric Orchard, J. K. Wodward, Gene Yang, and many more.

Salute 2014 – where to find us!

Ahoy there

As you may already be aware, we will be visiting London on Saturday 12 April 2014 for the 24th annual Salute.

Our stand has number TB 17, our demo table is close by and has number GB 18.

Salute opens its doors from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Thanks to AK-Interactive we are able to sit down and watch their new Airbrush Essentials DVD. There’s space on the sofa if you want to join us.

Frenu Playtest Kit
I've decided to give people the opportunity to get hold of these early protoypes and to get involved in the playtesting. I am releasing a special Frenu playtest kit, which will cost £45 (plus £5 for postage outside UK). This won't be to everybody's taste, but if you want to get really involved in seeing the process of designing a new force for the game and get an early look at all the models involved then this is your chance.

In the kit you will get:
•A playable Frenu force, which is likely to consist of the following: 1 kaopi, 2 frenu swarms, 1 protobelan, 2 protofubarnii and at least 10 individual frenu.
•Playtest rules
•Playtest cards
•Playtest questionnaire

The exact miniature composition needs to be finalised and will depend on production costs etc, but the above is the minimum you will get. When planning this I've taken a pessimistic view on costs as a starting point, but if I can squeeze more into the force then I will as I want to give you as many options as possible! It is very likely that delivery on this kit will be after the main deliveries have been completed, but I'm sure it'll be worth the wait.

Want a laugh? StoryWeaver has just released the pre-print beta of a story game about unwitting spies tempted by easy money. It's heavily inspired by British TV series, like SPY or Minder, or the gritty 80's thrillers like "The professionals".

Deniable is an unusual game in that it focuses on the struggles the characters have in balancing their personal and secret lives. Which ends up with terribly funny situations (think, A Fish Called Wanda). Players have to balance their characters' Stress and Cred. Too much Stress, or too little Cred, and it's lights out! One big difference mechanically is that players need not form a 'party' but are always involved in every scene by formally taking on roles of 'NPCs' (we call 'em extras).

It's highly entertaining and perfect for small gaming groups.

StoryWeaver loves feedback, so please feel free to let them know what works and what doesn't.

Sculpted by Phil Murphy and priced at $5.00USD, this Kaiju mercenary is described by Byron -

"Of all the mercenaries employed by the sultanates of southern India, Naja Bhoot, the Serpent Ghost, is the most relentless. A man shrouded in mystery, Bhoot was imprisoned on genocide charges but escaped to Bijapur. While wreaking havoc throughout that region, Bhoot caught the steely eye of the COIL. Bhoot's propensity for coordinating lightning terror strikes with religious indoctrination made him a perfect candidate for executing COIL / Beng-Arii Syndicate operations in the area, a role he eagerly fulfills.

Naja Bhoot is based on a character by Jon Cremeans and COIL Club. This miniature was initially released on August 24, 2013 as a COIL Con IV exclusive."

And a reminder …. Our March Madness Sale has been extended to March 31

20% off everything, 40% off for Club Members

Thank you for a successful sale and so that all our customers can take advantage of the sale it now is extended until.......

31st March!

Join The Club!

Sign up for a 14/7 Membership during the sale and then place orders at 40% off

Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce The Last Banquet, an epic, large-group game for six to twenty-five players!

In The Last Banquet, each player takes on the role of a member of the Royal Court, from the King himself, to the friendly bard, the alluring witch, or the wise seneschal. Acting out their respective roles, players must use the actions allowed to them to try and accomplish their teams' agendas. However, you’ll need to be judicious in your actions, for the King is watching closely for signs of disloyalty–and not everyone at the banquet table is on your side.

Trion will be the first Free Agent for Mechadrome. Free Agents are special characters who can join any team. Trion is a Medium Mech, armed with 2 Particle Cannons, 1 Missile Pod and Booster Jets. Like other Medium Mechs, he is a $15 add-on. And, here is his bio:

There are many mysteries and surprises within the varied arenas of MechaDrome, but none as perplexing as the free agent known as Trion. Free agents were introduced as a way to spice up what had become line-up-knock-down matches, where one team had outgrown the rest in the league due to increased revenue streams (image rights and licensing had become big business thanks to the uptake of the World Network). Quickly, these Free Agents became like the movie stars of Old Earth - crowds flocked to grab a single glance of their hero, and where there were crowds, there would also be big bucks.

No one knows exactly where Trion came from. His race is a unknown, as he never steps outside his sleek mech. His name is also a mystery - TRION is etched down the left side of the mech torso - whether this is the make of the Mech, his name or a designation from some as-yet unknown military unit. He appeared during a match between Team Bushido and the Terran Titans, joining the Titans as they struggled under the speedy attacks of Bushido. With blistering attacks from his twin particle cannons, and moving with lightning speed thanks to the booster jets fastened to his legs, Trion took out three Bushido’s in rapid succession. But it was when a previously hidden missile pod raised from his shoulder section, blasting the final heavy mech into metal shards that the name Trion began to be chanted throughout the arena observation zone as well as across the many World Network bars that had been created for the general populace. The legend grew from there.

Trion is now a regular appearance at most matches, with teams doing everything they legally can (and illegally can’t) to secure his valuable services.

The Legends of Kalidasia Miniature releases continue for 2014 with the Heragul Anti-Fighter(AA) Frigate. These 3D printed Gatling guns replace the javelin missile launchers of the Frigate Prime to give your Heragul Squadron much improved performance against enemy fighters.

This frigate is available as a stand alone miniature for $9 or two of the new weapon upgrades are also included with the $50 Heragul Combat Force Box Set. Both of these items can be purchased on our Products Page.

Designer Jacob Wood appeared on the most recent episode of "Fund or Fail," a Google Hangouts show about crowdfunding projects.

In the interview, Jacob discusses Monster Kart Mayhem, a family-friendly kart-racing game, which is currently on Kickstarter.

Jacob talks about the campaign, why he's making the game, how it got started, his goals for the campaign, and why he chose to go with Fudge for the game's system, among other things.

Monster Kart Mayhem has met its $1,000 funding goal and is on its way toward its first stretch goal, which features the Mermaid Adventures setting as an adventure pack in the kart-racing game.

The Firefly was arguably the best variant of the Sherman to see service during the Second World War. Armed with the legendary 17 pdr gun, it gave the British and Commonwealth tankers the ability to knock-out even the most formidable tanks available to the Wehrmacht such as the Tiger or Panther.

We have just released our first batch of 'Nightfolk' Dark Fantasy Miniatures
Sculpted by Martin Buck there are 12 white metal figures in the first release and Martin has been working hard over the last few months to expand the range .
We hope you like them -they are available now in our new store and are priced at priced at £3.75 each. :-)

Moving forward with the miniatures our plan is to considerably expand the range over the next few months- there are another 12 greens ready for casting and the second wave of finished miniatures will be available sometime after Salute(beginning of May probably).

Photographs of some of the new greens are in our news section on our new website.

With the UKs biggest gaming show, Salute, looming on April 12th 2014 at the London Excel Centre, the Critical Mass Games Pre-order Page is live.

Critical Mass Games has some exciting new models available at the show this year so please help us bring the right amount by getting in your pre-orders.

This year we are offering those of you who choose to pre-order a 10% discount, whilst those pre-orders of £100 or more will qualify for a 15% discount and pre-orders over £150 or more will qualify for a 20% from your pre-order total.

You can place your pre-orders here via our website.

The Critical Mass Games Trade Stand will once again be in the same place as last year to the right of the main entrance in position TK02 with games at GK03.

We have the usual array of Critical Mass participation games as well as a beta game we will be participation play testing at the show. Space is likely to be tight on this game so drop in early to grab a game.

New releases for the show include a multitude of new models plus a new XL Digitial pattern camo sheet for the MaskFX range which uses a grid pattern twice as large as the regular 15 and 28mm sheets for rapid coverage of larger models.

Mercenaries Vanguard Mecha (arms and shoulders included) - £10.00
ARC Fleet Combat Walker Advance "Hydra" Variant - £9.00
ARC Fleet Combat Walker Advance "Furion" Variant - £10.00
ARC Fleet Combat Walker Advance "Valkyrie" Variant - £10.00
Ygs Ygarra "Trooper" Power Armour - £3.50
Ygs Ygarra "Gunner" Power Armour - £3.50
Ygs Ygaden "Gunman" Assault Mecha - £10.00
Ygs Ygaden "Guardsman" Assault Mecha - £10.00
Civilian Transport Pods x 4 - £5.00
Civilian Cars x 4 - £10.00
Civilian Van/Pickups x 3 (random) - £10.00
28mm MaskFX XL Digital Pattern Camo (4mm grid pattern) - £10.00

See you at the show

Craig @ Critical Mass Games