We're still working through the models we received during the UK's last Lockdown and we couldn't ignore these. Fresh from North Star, we’re taking a look at some new models for Joseph A. McCullough’s Rangers of Shadow Deep. We’re eager to get to the biggie, but let’s save it to last.
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One of the most appealing things about Stargrave is the various options that allow you to create a cool crew. If you want that crew themed to existing intellectual property you can make the game work nicely with Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Starship Troopers, Firefly, Fireball XL-5 [You weirdo! -
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Diane Sutherland, AKA the Wargames Widow, is back with one of her semi-regular terrain building contributions for WiPrime members. This time she guides us through some simple ways to make an Afghan village, perfect for anyone with a desire to get gaming in the North-West Frontier. Many great tips can be
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Wi Editor Dan is starting up a new feature for WiPrime members, giving a taste of life at the helm of Wargames Illustrated. In this episode he offers a behind the scenes look at some of the figures he’s been shipping and snapping for upcoming articles. Caesarian Romans delivered to the
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Taking clear inspiration from Sharpe, Wargames Atlantic's British Riflemen feature some likenesses that fans are sure to enjoy. But before we go down the foxhole of Sharpe nostalgia let's examine the box set more closely. Part of their Napoleon’s Wars range, these Riflemen are a generous set of 32 multi-part, hard
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Triguard Miniatures are a New Zealand based company producing 40mm miniatures covering the American War of Independence, Medieval Europe, and the French Indian War, the latter of which we're examining. Triguard's French Indian War range is quite extensive and worth taking a look at if you are considering playing out skirmish
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Wargamers can be a bit sniffy about using 2D figures, often saying that they are not “real” miniatures. If you hold the belief that if it does not weigh a ton in lead and takes you a year to collect and paint then it’s not real wargaming. Well, please read
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First released in 2009, Lasalle took the Napoleonic wargames world by storm, winning a number of awards and finding a large and dedicated following across the globe. Now it has returned for its second edition, which, the author tells us, is not simply a tweaking of the system but a
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Bloody Miniatures are a new manufacturer providing 28mm metal figures suitable for conflicts in the early to mid-17th century, such as the English Civil War or the Thirty Years War. The figures are sculpted by Nick Collier and have been designed to match the ranges he designed for Bicorne and
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Void Scar are a Nottingham based company producing 1/100 scale sci-fi miniatures in resin, along with a free ruleset - From Ashes - which is available on their website. The selection we’re looking at isn’t the newest of new releases, but they’re new to us and it’s always fun to
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We’re diving into Wargames Atlantic's Partisans (1) French Resistance box set from their Second World War World Ablaze range. Within the box, you’ll find enough frames to build 32 partisans, equip them with an impressive array of weapons, and put a load of spares aside for future projects. Clearly, these resistance
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The Perrys (who you can read a new interview with in Wi400) have just released another plastic box set - this time it’s Austrian Napoleonic Hussars and, once built, they are some of the prettiest plastics we’ve seen. Their wow factor is aided by the visual flair inherent to the
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Hot on the heels of the release of Shakos and Bayonets, the Napoleonic Wars supplement for Musket and Tomahawks (M&T), comes the first release of the official figures for the game. Studio Tomahawk has teamed up with North Star to produce all of the official M&T figures, and the Shakos and
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Issue 400 of Wargames Illustrated has an interview with Alan and Michael Perry, talking about their history and adventures in the world of miniature making. Here are a couple of bonus questions we couldn’t fit into the magazine. More importantly, here are the answers the Perrys gave us! Wargames Illustrated: You’re
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Throughout Wi 400 and Wargames World 6 we have included no less than 400 Favourites. Some of these are obvious lists within the articles themselves and 'listicles' in boxes, while others may be a little more difficult to locate. For those wanting to find the full 400 here's a handy
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In the latest issue of Wargames Illustrated we have some great articles on the theme of Holy War, including Barry Hilton’s In Hoc Signo Vinces, looking at the part Priests played in the battle of Aughrim. This isn’t the first time Barry’s examined Priests at war. In Wi 281, from
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An interesting one here, as we unbox Delta One Zero. This is a fairly hefty starter set for a new modern combat game from Australian based company Bonza Games … telling you the country of origin was probably redundant there! https://youtu.be/oYxI4XbLLcc The text below is a transcript of the video, for those
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In Wargames Illustrated 398 we talk to Darron Bowley about his work on the new and improved SPQR – Warlord Games’ Ancients mass-skirmish offering. We couldn’t fit the full details into our interview so here’s an extended edition for Prime members. Wargames Illustrated: Hey Darron, thanks for chatting to us –
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Continuing our new goal of giving Prime members advanced looks at articles from upcoming issues, we’ve got Nick Buxey’s excellent piece, showing off his ‘Scenes from La Petite Guerre’ - New France’s troubles in the North Americas against the Iroquois, who fiercely defended their lands. There are some great photos of
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Wargames Illustrated Editor and owner Dan chats with Project Manager James about Wi398 - the February 2021 issue of the magazine. Due to the UK Lockdown this was done online so please forgive us if there's a lack of the usual refinement! Sit back, grab your paintbrush or cup of tea,
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Released by Sally 4th, written by John R. “Buck” Surdu, and backed up by a wide range of new models by Old Glory, Wars of Ozz is a 120-page softback, full-colour rulebook for a new fantasy/historical(ish) wargame. https://youtu.be/p6TYtuscaXI The text below is a transcript of the video, for those who prefer to
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We looked at the background and core gameplay elements of A Billion Suns in part one and, based on those things alone, we heartily recommended this new space combat game from Osprey. Now, in Part Two, we get to look at some of the more advanced rules in further detail. https://youtu.be/fOI913H8h3U The
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Christmas has never really felt like Christmas without an annual to flip the pages of. It was, therefore, particularly pleasing to receive the Wargamers Annual through the post as the turkey sandwiches and a mince pie or two were being served up. https://youtu.be/plNLQ2KS4CQ The text below is a transcript of the video,
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We are beginning a new Prime feature this week - exclusive to our Prime members we will be sharing an advanced preview of an article from the upcoming issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine. If you don't want any spoilers and would rather have the whole next issue as a fresh,
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Nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers (referencing the African-American units that began to form in the 1860s) the 92nd Infantry Division was the only completely Black American division to see front-line service in Europe in World War II. Thanks to the creation of some new metal parts Bolt Action players can now more
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Warlord Games are launching a hefty load of new French Resistance models for Bolt Action and we’ve got two boxes – the French Resistance Squad and the French Resistance Support Group – to assess. There are also some PIAT & Anti-tank rifle teams, along with bigger guns – light artillery and
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Diane Sutherland, better known as the Wargames Widow, continues her semi-regular terrain building contributions to Wi Prime with a look at Little Blue Bricks. To be a little more precise, she takes some offcuts of blue insulation foam and makes a ruined building with the bricks she creates from it. Many
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Ramshackle Games have recently started to cast 28mm resin Ork bits and this Goblin Gun Set is an intriguing one. It’s a multi-part kit that comes with 16 different resin parts, cast in a minty green colour that makes them look a bit more like a toy than the standard
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We’ve got an assortment of pouches from PSC, ready for us to add to our ‘what if?’ WW3 gaming. Within are various options for the Battlegroup rules expansion NORTHAG. Coming in at 10mm, and all made with Ultracast resin, there’s some heavy armour for the Soviets and lighter Patrols for the
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With the ability to play games rather hindered these days, we’re all looking for new hobby projects to keep us busy; what better time for Terrain Essentials to thud onto Wi’s review desk? https://youtu.be/A-yvXAcjyRQ The text below is a transcript of the video, for those who prefer to read rather than watch. Behind
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