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Apoc Survivors, Bolt Action Marines & EOTD Steam Exo-Skeleton!

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I think it's time for us to show off another awesome bunch of miniatures don't you?

Crush Communism in Bolt Action With The Sturmbataillon

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Warlord Games have come out with something that might come as a bit of a surprise to all my fellow non-history buffs; the SS-Sturmbataillon Charlemagne, the force of French volunteers fighting on the side of Nazism.

What’s In The Box: Autoblinda, FoW Rocket Mortars & EOTD Captian Nemo & Crew

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In this weeks show we head back to World War II with a look at the awesome Italian Autoblinda for Bolt Action and some Flames of War Rocket Mortars! We'll also be taking to the deep seas with Empire of […]

Salute 2014 The Ultimate Tour Part 2

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It's time for the second part of our Ultimate Tour of Salute 2014. So far you've seen some epic tables and awesome miniatures but we've got plenty more!

What’s In The Box: Blasted Up Bolt Action Terrain!

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Warren and Alessio are exploring some of the terrain you can get your hands on for Bolt Action, they check out the Atlantik Wall Set full o' Bunkers and then delve into the countryside and explore Ruined Hamlets and Farm Houses.

Storm The Bolt Action Beaches With Sarrisa Landing Craft

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Will you get into one of these wooden boats as the invasion begins? Sarissa Precision have gifted Warlord with a few of their laser cut Landing Craft.

Warlord Games Prepare for the Fall of Berlin

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Warlord Games are preparing a new range for Bolt Action formed around the Fall of Berlin. They have just previewed the first minis that will be taking part in this epic struggle; the French volunteers of the SS-Sturmbataillon Charlemagne.

Warlord Make Richard Winters The Historicon Anniversary Mini

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Warlord Games show off their Historican Anniversary Miniature and it's the famous Richard Winters that you might know from Band of Brothers!

Medic! Help Me Fix My Bolt Action German Army!

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I have been playing Germans in Bolt Action for a few months now and I need to freshen them up! The soldiers are weary and I need a medic to come along and sort out my troops!

What’s In The Box: FoW Jets, M3A1 Half-Track & The Fallen Angel

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Warren is off to look at the Fallen Angel from Battlefield in a Box, then a peek at a Bolt Action Half Track, and lastly he gets his mit's on two of the jets for Flames of War Fate of a Nation

Lay Down Supporting Soviet Fire For Bolt Action

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See what you make of these additional weapon teams for the Soviet forces in the world of Bolt Action.

Designer’s Studio: John Stallard Of Warlord Games

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Warren has sat down with John Stallard, one of the titans of the wargaming world, for a chat about his history and how he got started in the industry before heading out on the path to create the games he has today.

Warplanes Scream Across The Sky With New Bolt Action Rules

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Take to the skies with a whole bunch of warplanes thanks to Warlord who have added some new rules for using them on the battlefield.

Grab Snazzy New Warlord Order Dice For Bolt Action!

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Will you be digging deep into your dice bag for some new and fancy looking rounded corner die for Bolt Action?

Get A Right Pounding From New WWII German Heavy Guns

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Show off your big guns with the coming of massive howitzers and anti-tank guns to the world of Bolt Action.

Bolt Action: Top 5 German Tanks Unboxed!

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With Warren getting so excited about the new Bolt Action coverage we have planned he roped in Alessio Cavatore from Warlord Games to have a look at five of the best German Tanks of World War II. What do you guys consider the best tank of this era?

Tank God Tips: Paint and Rust Chipping Effect

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It's time for another Tank God Tip so John brings out the Crusader Tank from the Bolt Action range to show us how to create some cool paint and rust chipping effects. Make your new tanks look old!

The Weekender XLBS: Bolt Action Bonanza!!!

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Warren sits down for a good long chat with the guys about his and Dave's plans for future Bolt Action content and have a look at the Pegasus Bridge kit that will feature in the series.

Bolster Your Bolt Action Collection With Top Trumps Cards!

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If you don't have time for a full game of Bolt Action then delve into World War II with the Top Trumps game of the same name!

Bolt Action & Flames of War Terrain for Dr. Dave!

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In this week's show the guys settle down to have a look at all the cool WWII content that Warren and Dave have been filming.

Tank God Tips: Anti-Magnetic Mine Paste

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Today John takes on the challenge of making some Anti-Magnetic Mine Past for one of our Bolt Action tanks. Yeah, I didn't know this stuff existed either!

We Get Xtreme with Dreadball and Much, Much More!!!

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So guys, here's the rundown on what we have been up to this week, as well as what we have planned for the next little while: First up, we're talking about the cool new gaming board Warren and Lloyd are […]

Tank God Tips: Adding Cast Metal To Your Tanks!

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Time for another tip from our resident Tank God! Today we're going to see how to add cast metal effects to your tanks for Bolt Action.

Wade into Bolt Action with Beach Landing Rules

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Bolt Action will soon be getting a new supplement called D-Day to Berlin, the first supplement for the game focused upon a specific theatre of operation. Warlord give us a quick taste of what to expect as they provide us the rules for beach landings.

Fire Up The Engines On New Bolt Action Panzer IV Ausf. F2/G

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Roll out some more awesome armour for the Germans thanks to Warlord Games for Bolt Action.

Add Some Heroes To The Bolt Action Pacific Theatre

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Check out some heroes of the Pacific Theatre from Bolt Action. Some of them have models, others are there for you to play around with yourself, but try out the rules!

Bolt Action: The After Action Battle Report!

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Gianna rounds off this triple whammy of Bolt Action articles with a finale battle report using the components from the Assault on Normandy boxed set from Warlord Games. See who comes out on top as Americans & Germans clash!

Protect Britain from Jerry in Improvised Armoured Transports!

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Warlord Games have officially released their Dad's Army Home Guard box set, but this isn't the only thing they have to help defend the shores of England. Hop into the new Armadillo improvised armoured transport!

Tank God Tips: Tank Track Painting Made Easy!

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We continue with our series of Tank God Tips as John shows you a quick and easy process for painting tank tracks!

Bolt Action’s Finnish Forces Roll Out The Armour

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Bring out the tanks and the specialist weapons for the Finns and their growing power in the world of Bolt Action.

Warlord Take The Fight To Jerry With British Expeditionary Force

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Dive in and join the British Expeditionary Force for Bolt Action from Warlord Games. This is quite the fun looking selection!

Tank God Tips: Burnt & Rusted Metal!

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Our personal tank ace John is back for another tutorial on tanks. Today he's in the mood to show off how to paint up a magnificent burnt and rusted metal technique that will make your tanks really look as if they are in the middle of a battlefield and firing on all cylinders.

Tank God Tips: Weld Lines

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Our old buddy John is back on camera and ready to show you how to add some of those finishing touches to your new Bolt Action tanks. Kicking off with how to add some weld lines to a cute little American Chaffee. Feel free to drop in any ideas for more tips and tricks from the master tread head himself.

Warlord’s Walmington-On-Sea Home Guard Ready to Face the Hun

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They are all finally here, Warlord Games have unveiled the rest of their new Dad's Army models and have put them all up for pre-order! Enter obligatory catch phrase here.

Bolt Action: World War II In 216 Pages

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We're back with another look at the world of Bolt Action from Warlord Games. This time around, Gianna Lomax is taking a look at the core of the game, that awesome rulebook.

Warlord’s Semper Fidelis Starter Box Let’s You Join the Marines

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Warlord Games have released a new Bolt Action starter to help you bring a full force of US Marines into the battle for the Pacific. Always Faithful, Semper Fi!

Getting Started With The World Of Bolt Action

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If you're looking for a game for 2014 then you can't go too far wrong with Bolt Action from Warlord Games. In this new set of articles Gianna Lomax will be charting her experiences with the game and you can join in!

The Afrika Korps Mount Up On Bikes For Bolt Action

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See what you think of these neat looking bikes for the Afrika Korp thanks to Warlord Games for Bolt Action.

Warlord Games Provide Armour For The WWII Italians

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Warlord Games have added a bit of Italian Armour to the roster and it's quite the tank. I think it would be a great use in Bolt Action.

Go Island Hopping With Bolt Action’s US Marines

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Warlord Games have a contingent of US Marines ready to ship out for Bolt Action sir!

Raid Some Bunkers With Bolt Action Scenario From Warlord

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Warlord Games give you a hard fought scenario to mull over. Will you be able to take on the forces that are entrenched in these bunkers of the Atlantik Wall?

Create An American Armoured Fist For Bolt Action

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Rev up your engines and get the Half-Tracks in gear for Bolt Action! Will you be picking up one of these vehicles or will you go for a powerful armoured fist?