Planet Arbitrary has released the 14th episode of Game Classy, and not a moment too soon. From their website:
A lot to talk about this week, but first be one of the first 100 people to like our Facebook page and you will automatically be in the running to win the two player Warmachine starter set. In this episode our hosts discuss the finer points about gaming classy, why Steve is quitting Warhammer Fantasy ( for the 3rd time), and about some awesome kickstarters to blow some ducats on.
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Copplestone Castings has just released the first sets of dwarves for their 15mm fantasy range, which is set in an “alternative Roman Britain” universe. There the dwarves “live in the Scottish Highlands (which are a lot more mountainous than in our reality),” and are “usually allied with the Northlanders in their battles against the Romans, but will never fight alongside Snowtrolls.” This release includes the following sets:
Be sure to visit Kevin Dallimore’s gallery of beautifully painted samples from this range.
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Shadows of Esteren is billed as a “medieval horror RPG.” That’s not what sold me on this project.
The package for this Kickstarter campaign at the Hilderin Knight level was too good to resist. I don’t play RPGs (if I had a compatible group, I’m sure I would); it was the art, mood, and universe that made me finally pledge. Truth be told, I’ve avoided a thorough investigation of the project for weeks, knowing full well that I’d be compelled to pledge once I’d seen more. So be it; life is short.
Don’t believe me? Watch the video, check out the updates, and indulge in the art below.
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Stonehaven Miniatures have updated their Kickstarter campaign page with a second green, the Cleric. With every update, I’m more convinced that backing this project was a great investment. More importantly, I’m elated that Kickstarter has enabled a deserving someone to get a healthy start in this industry.
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Red Box Games has just started their first Kickstarter campaign. I’ve been waiting for this ever since Tre started intimating at his intentions in conversations and a few posts over on Frothers. Tre’s work impressed me the moment I first discovered his sculpts four or five years ago, for Reaper and later his own company. I jumped on board this Kickstarter the moment I learned it was finally live (supporter #9).
Never heard of TrollCast? You can learn more from this video or by visiting the Troll Forged Miniatures website. I have some of their models made from this material, and I’m as convinced as Tre about the quality of the product. This is a smart move for RBG, and I wish them all the best of luck.
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JoeK Minis recently released three new models for their zO range of figures. The models were sculpted by Bob Naismith and retail for £16.50 for the complete set.
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Victoria Miniatures has just released two new sets of models and a pack of heads for their modular kits (or anything else you might find a use for).
Victoria is on something of a roll right now. A new store and several releases in the last few weeks. If you like high quality miniatures and something a little out of the ordinary, you can’t go wrong with Victoria’s wares.
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The latest episode of Game Classy (13) is now available over at the Planet Arbitrary website. In this installment, Steve and Joe discuss the latest incarnation of the 40k rule book, and in a sprint at the end touch on a few new releases in the past two weeks. I’m not a fan of 40k, but theses guys kept me fully entertained for an hour nonetheless. Check it out.
Stonehaven Miniatures has updated their Dwarven Adventurers Kickstarter campaign with the first green for the set. According to the update, this is still a WIP.
I know for some the lack of greens at the beginning of the campaign was something of an issue, but I was never that concerned. I gambled when I decided to contribute to the project, to be sure, even though Stonehaven posted examples of previous work at the very beginning of the campaign. As the owner of a small studio myself, I also felt somewhat behooved to help at least one project get off the ground. At $32,232 as of this writing, they’re soaring; and I have zero regrets.
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Hydra Miniatures recently posted an update on their website that included a preview of this fantastic model. Mechanika, Queen of the Robot Legion was sculpted by John Winter, and will be a part of Hydra’s Retro Raygun line of miniatures. Be sure to visit their website to read more about what they have planned for the coming months.
I’m a huge fan of Hydra (proof!). Not just Hydra, but other companies devoted to making simple, quality, well-conceived models. I’m thinking specifically of companies like Artizan, Pulp Figures, Copplestone Castings, TinMan Miniatures, etc. My equal appreciation for Rackham models, which are fiddly and filled with copious detail, and the likes of Hydra’s wares has been difficult for me to reconcile in discussions I’ve had on the matter, but so be it. When this model is released, my Hydra collection will grow a little more.
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The latest issue of The Ancible (16, July 2012) is now available for download from their website. This issue includes coverage on the following:
Victoria Miniatures has updated their website with a new platform for their online store. From Victoria’s announcement:
I am very pleased to be able to finally have a dedicated online shop for my miniature range. Please take a look around and let me know what improvements could be made. Creating this shop has been a big learning curve so please contact me if you spot any problems.
If you are already a customer of Victoria Miniatures, and are pleased with your minis, please sign up and leave some feedback in the product reviews.
I will continue to add to and update with new images, products and news. All suggestions welcome. Email victoria@internode.on.net or join in the conversation on Facebook
I have always been a fan of Victoria’s Spanish Inquisition and her characters for Labyrintus, which are like haunting vestiges from a juvenile dream. But it’s her recently released “conversion bits” and “conversion kits” that have impressed me the most (see Riflemen of the Victorian Guard below for some examples). I’m definitely getting some of these for my on-again-off-again pulp scifi project.
On another note, entries for Victoria Miniatures and Victoria Lamb have been added to the wiki, which, as of this writing is still just getting off the ground, but will continue to grow as new entries are added daily. (Do a search for “Alchemists of Dirz,” for example, to see some of what’s been added this week.)
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Stonehaven Miniatures, a new venture making its break on Kickstarter the “old-fashioned” way, has launched a campaign featuring a crew of dwarven adventurers.
The Dustforge dwarves project is about creating miniatures to represent a set of 5 dwarven heroes. The Group will include a paladin, a berserker, a cleric, a mage, and a rogue.The goal here is simple: get the 5 dwarves sculpted, cast, and distributed to all of you! Depending on the level of funding that the project reaches, the miniatures will either be cast in a durable urethane resin or white pewter metal. The Dwarves will represent a relatively balanced adventuring party and or a selection of dwarven heroes to lead in any fantasy army.The Dwarves will be sculpted on a 28 millimeter heroic scale as to fit well with most of the wargame and RPG miniatures.
I was intrigued the moment I first learned about this in a thread on Frothers. That being said, I don’t agree with the opinions expressed in the thread, otherwise I never would have made a pledge.
I’m supporting this campaign, as opposed to some of the other higher profile Kickstarter projects (save OGRE), because I like to support the underdog. It’s not just that, though. The creator of this project has made a demonstrable investment in the art and shown some skill as a sculptor, as evidenced by his past work displayed on the KS page (although he’s clearly still a bit green). I’m not a huge dwarf fan, but my curiosity pushed me over the edge. The investment for the base set + stretch and epic goals wasn’t a lot and worth the gamble. So for now, I’m just going to sit back and see where this goes.
Sebastian ARCHER recently previewed his latest release for the Guild of Harmony steampunk range, Maria Poppets and Albert.
One of the rare heart-warming sights in the Clockwork Empire is that of Maria Poppets and her faithful companion Albert, almost seeming to float on air as they dance their way across the rooftops of New London searching out those in need of good cheer.
Carried from place to place by changes in the wind, the often-unexpected appearance of Maria and Albert is considered a good omen amongst the downtrodden citizens of the smokestack slums.
32mm limited edition resin figure, strictly limited to 350 casts only. Each resin cast comes with a numbered and signed certificate of authenticity.
You can see more photos of the sculpt on the GoH website and purchase the model from their online store.
This is a brilliant and ambitious sculpt, easily one of Sebastian’s finest. I’ve never been much of a steampunk fan, but Sebastian is turning me into a convert. I picked up his last release for this range (Steampunk Tinker Belle), and this one is now high on my list.
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The latest episode of Game Classy, “Kickstart It,” is now available to download or stream over at the Planet Arbitrary website.
Steve loses his shit over Kings of War. Is it a flavor of the month, or can it take on Warhammer? Also we get to hear an update about D&D Next.
I’m delighted to find others intrigued by the Mantic project as much as I am. I think it’s a sign of aging, however, and the dwindling free time that comes with it. Don’t tell Steve and Joe that I said that, though. 😉
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