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Warlord Games have added more aircraft to their Blood Red Skies range. This particular box provides Japanese torpedo bombers for gaming in the Pacific theater. https://youtu.be/AAMJOCZWgJ0 This ‘squadron’ consists of 6 miniatures representing the single engine bomber which operated from Japanese aircraft carriers during World War Two. Armed with a torpedo, the ‘Kate’ hammered US military shipping during the war, most notably the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor and the carriers USS Lexington, Hornet and Yorktown. Interestingly, unlike the plastic aircraft previously released for Blood Red Skies, these planes are cast in metal. This of course makes them much heavier, which in turn means that they sit on the specialist bases in a different fashion. Some of the bases in the box are as previously offered, but a

Fantasy Flight Games and Asmodee have taken the amazing Star Wars universe and put wargamers at the heart of the action, creating a set of rules and miniatures that let them re-enact the movies and TV shows or create their own battles across the wider universe. https://youtu.be/SF6kcFnsRhk A gamer’s first port of call should be the Star Wars: Legion starter set, which contains exactly what you need. Opening the box, we have a 32 page rulebook, which is clearly laid out with plenty of useful examples and simple to learn rules. The overall look of the book is based upon accessibility over all else. Next is a sheet of ‘punch out’ gaming tokens, produced using heavy duty card. Everything from Objective to Wound Tokens is here, corresponding to

Cool Mini Or Not have a record for producing top quality board, and miniatures related games. One of their latest is the A Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game, which they have launched as a two-player starter set. For those of you don’t yet know A Song of Ice and Fire are the novels which the phenomenally successful Game of Thrones TV series is based. https://youtu.be/lCCIOm9EaZM Beneath the sturdy box lid with its fantastic artwork, the first thing you find is three sheets of punch out tokens and full colour 2D terrain pieces, all usable within the framework of the rules. These are double-sided and made from heavy duty card. After the tokens, there is a 31 page rulebook. This explains the key concepts, and offers

­­Battlefront continue to support their recent Flames of War releases for the Mid-War period with these two boxed sets for use on the Eastern Front. https://youtu.be/P60L4hmCVS4 The first is Dietrich’s Ghosts, designed to get players started with a new German force or bolster what they have already. This set includes enough parts to construct 3 plastic Panzer III tanks and 3 plastic Panzer IV tanks, giving players the ‘punch’ provided by two of the top German tanks of the mid-war period. These are simple kits to build, yet nicely detailed. As well as the Panzers are also 4 plastic 10.5 Howitzer kits included, allowing you to field this artillery piece as a unit. The Nikolay’s Steel Wall set is focused upon the Soviet army, and contains 3 plastic

­Designed to coincide with the release of the Campaign: Western Desert supplement, Warlord Games have added yet more miniatures to their Bolt Action range. The main release is two new starter armies, packed with plastic and metal figures from which to create your own forces. https://youtu.be/Az7z9uvOOd0 8th Army The British 8th Army starter set contains enough frames to create 36 of the new plastic 8th Army infantry. These are the multipose figures that are now an established part of what Warlord does best. The weapon options cover the Early to Mid War periods, with Bren guns, Boys Anti-Tank rifles and Thompson sub machine guns. There are also 2” mortars, packs, pouches and sandbags which can be used. Perhaps the most unique part of the set are the different

This new battlefield mat from Gale Force 9’s ‘Battlefield in a Box’ range is a useful addition to any wargamer’s collection. https://youtu.be/A1XlYsHTH34 The mat is 48” by 72”, AKA 4’ by 6’. A standard size for many wargames. The neoprene material used is sturdy but not too thick. This makes the mat easy to fold and roll. Smooth hills or similar placed beneath it could be made to work, but it’s probably best to place terrain on top. Perhaps the main selling point for this mat is the fact that it is double-sided. On one side is an expanse of green, punctuated by some areas of lighter shading and what looks like brown areas where the grass has worn away. On the other is a more desert-like scene, with

Mantic Games have once again come to the aid of gamers with their range of sci-fi and fantasy scenery. Having managed to come up with the figures and buildings needed to fight within, they’ve now focused upon the all-important ‘stuff’ needed to populate building interiors, under the Terrain Crate banner. https://youtu.be/pYcZ-4twGDo The particular ‘crate’ we have for review is Dungeon Depths, a set containing a whopping 73 pieces of scenery to decorate the interiors of that Warlock’s dungeon or the Dark Lord’s fortress. Each piece is scaled to fit with 28 – 30mm sized miniatures, and comes pre-assembled in various shades of plastic. Pick them out, paint them, and get them on the table is the aim. The set includes furniture, treasure piles, crates, torture equipment, candelabra, ladders, traps,

Battlefront have released the latest tranche of miniatures to compliment the Free Nations supplement for their Team Yankee rules. NATO forces get some reinforcements in the form of a number of boxed sets of vehicles and blister packed infantry from the allied, but non-NATO command, French forces. https://youtu.be/GrXNZRHjh5I Note: The text below is the transcript of our unboxing video (for those who would rather read than listen). The French starter set is entitled Durand’s Devils and consists of all plastic kits. These are 3 AMX-30 tanks and 2 Gazelle Helicopters. The AMX-30 sprues come with the option to be modeled as the basic tank or to be created as the AMX Auf1 SP Howitzers to provide some mobile artillery support. The Gazelle helicopter was an airborne strike and

The Battle Systems Tabletop Wargame Scenery, funded via Kickstarter, is now available for purchase. Although there are plenty of images of the assembled version, we thought we’d take a look at the Urban Apocalypse Terrain in its ‘raw’ form, just to provide a different angle. https://youtu.be/vtcgRdD7iaM Note: The text below is the transcript of our unboxing video (for those who would rather read than listen). Those looking to buy scenery are sometimes put off by the idea of card as a building material. They stray towards MDF as ‘king’, unsure about the possibilities offered by non-MDF terrain. Well, Battlesystems have taken that concern and decided to turn it on its head by providing something that sets a standard for others to follow. First of all, we have the main

Battlefront have released the first tranche of miniatures to compliment the Free Nations supplement for their Team Yankee rules. NATO forces get some reinforcements in the form of a generic boxed set, plus Dutch, Canadian and Australian infantry and armour. https://youtu.be/SvmbmxO9hjw The generic starter set is entitled NATO’s First Line and consists of all plastic kits. These are 3 Leopard 1 tanks and 2 B)-105 Helicopters. The Leopard 1 was in service with the West German, Dutch and Canadian armies at this time, and the B0-105 helicopter was an airborne strike and reconnaissance asset employed by the same. The set comes with Unit Cards for the German, Dutch and Canadian variants of the Leopard 1, plus decal sheets and a mini-rulebook. Taking a closer look at the Dutch

The re-vamped Battle of Britain game from Plastic Soldier Company takes Richard Borg’s original and brings it into the 21st Century. Packed full of game components, this is a great looking box from the cover art to the final game card. https://youtu.be/yiKkOMH86PU The game is designed to simulate the ‘grand strategic’ level of the Battle of Britain, with whole fighter groups taking on the might of the Luftwaffe in a battle for the skies and the resources to keep fighting. The first items we come to are the game organization sheets for the two forces, the 4 British RAF fighter groups and the German Luftflotte bomber and escort flights. There is also a German and British Production track, used to record the resources used and created during the

Plastic Soldier Company continues to release a range of plastic model kits in either 1/100th or 1/72nd scale, designed for use with 15 or 20mm figures. The latest kit is the Sexton Self-Propelled Artillery vehicle. https://youtu.be/jX4bIVyzVZk Used by British and Canadian forces during World War Two, the Sexton was a 25-pounder gun on an M3 chassis first used in 1943. It supported both armoured and infantry forces, being able to keep up with the often rapid movement of both. This particular kit consists of five identical frames, each with the option to create the Early or Late War version. This is achieved by using different track assemblies or hull plating at the front. The kit itself is simple to assemble, although there are a few small parts. The level

Asset Drop continue to offer their monthly subscription box, which features new themes and contains paint, other hobby products and a guide to how to use them. https://youtu.be/3HdRIEfem2M As a special offer for July only, ALL PRIME members can buy any Asset Drop Paint Box at 20% using the code: WIPRIME20 This includes the Heroines and Monster boxes too, and June's Discovery box (The one in the unboxing) The June box is based around two different themes, one being a series of paints designed to add weathering and oil effects to engines and machinery, the other being paints which are ideal for creating ice effects. The weathering paints for engines and metallics are from two different companies, Secret Weapon and LifeColor. These are all acrylics, washes really, with full instructions on

Warlord Games and Italeri have produced two plastic kits of the type of bunkers created by the Germans as part of the ‘Atlantic Wall’ to defend their possessions in France during World War Two. These are Coastal Defence Bunker and Anti-Tank Bunker. https://youtu.be/otLwtJLEjtg The basic idea of these types of concrete and steel bunkers was to act as strongpoints that the Allies had to overcome whilst reinforcements could be rushed to that area. The Coastal Defence Bunker kit consists of two frames and appears simple to assemble, with few small parts. The level of detail is good, with some molded battle damage and a layer of texture on the roof. The model may be created with a removable roof so that figures and weaponry may be placed within.

Although they are mainly known for their excellent terrain and scenery, Sally 4th also offer a number of MDF models which may be used in various games. Amongst the latest offerings are two ‘narrow’ boats or canal boats, once a common sight on the waterways of Great Britain. https://youtu.be/y_0CSgYBfDo The canal boat has been around since the Industrial Revolution and helped to move goods around the UK using the extensive canal network. Over time, they became homes as well as working boats, with individuals and families travelling the canals, mooring as and when they wished. The first kit is of a Working Canal Boat, designed to carry cargo of various types. The kit itself consists of various laser cut MDF parts which, when assembled, create the main hull

Mantic Games’ Warpath sci-fi game universe consists of many different factions, all vying for supremacy. The Galactic Co-Prosperity Sphere is a largely human, expansionist empire that continues to spread across the galaxy. This starter box of 33 miniatures is designed to act as an entry point for those coming to the game or for current gamers looking to use a new faction. https://youtu.be/r5S6pPhX0Hw This set contains everything you need to get started with the GCPS in Warpath. The box is packed full of plastic frames and metal and plastic parts for vehicles and support weapons, all carefully packed in clear bags. First, there are enough frames to assemble 30 Hard Plastic GCPS Marines/Rangers, which have weapon options such as laser rifles, heavy laser rifles, flamers, grenade launchers and