Skip to toolbar

Supported by (Turn Off)

Pre-Order Victrix Miniatures’ New Late War 28mm German Infantry!

5

Victrix Miniatures are now taking pre-orders for their new set of Late War German Infantry for use in your World War II wargames. This new 28mm set features options for building the core of your Historical force alongside a set of Heavy Weapons for blasting vehicles. 

WarFulcrum Games Brings 1918 – New WWI Wargame, To Kickstarter

1

WarFulcrum Games is a small two-man band bringing their brand new World War I wargame to Kickstarter. These folks were actually at Salute 2025 showing off the game and it looked very impressive indeed. See what you make of 1918: A First World War Miniatures Game. 

Army Deals On The Way For Flames Of War: The Pacific

3

Battlefront Miniatures will soon be releasing The Pacific supplement for use with the 15mm wargame, Flames Of War. To coincide with the book's release, Battlefront Miniatures will also be releasing a set of Army Deals to get you started as some of the main forces in the book.

Grab Plastic Soldier Company’s New World War II British Sets

1

Plastic Soldier Company added three new sets to their collection of print-on-demand figures for you to use in your tabletop wargames. There are both 10mm and 12mm options available for those wanting to dive into World War II as the British and their Commonwealth allies. 

Italian & British Heroes Join Stoessi’s World War II Collection

2

Stoessi's Heroes recently added two new characters to their collection for you to use during your World War II wargames. As with all of their 28mm miniatures, they have a story behind them and could lead you down some interesting roads during scenario planning for games.

New Flames Of War’s Pacific Book Coming Soon From Battlefront

3

One of the sourcebooks coming out from Battlefront Miniatures for Flames Of War focuses on the Pacific and it's going to start your World War II island hopping in May. 

Wargames Atlantic Teases + Classic Fantasy Dwarves In 10mm!

4

Wargames Atlantic dropped a whole bunch of teasers, previews and more over the course of the last couple of days. There's so much in the works from these folks that it's sometimes hard to keep up! We start with a favourite announcement of mine and that's the next faction for Classic Fantasy Battles, the Dwarven Host!

Pre-Orders Soon For The Army Painter’s World War II Paint Sets

11

The Army Painter are producing a selection of new historically themed paint sets for you to use when working on your World War II miniatures. The Army Painter Historical collection is going to be arriving in May but you might be able to get your hands on a few early at Salute.

Empress Miniatures’ Spanish Civil War Rumbles On With New Releases

2

Empress Miniatures recently added a selection of new 28mm Historical figures to their collection for the Spanish Civil War. The Nationalists are getting some added support with three new packs covering Command figures as well as regular Infantry.

A WW2 Chain Of Command Project Too Far? Building Arnhem Bridge For 28mm Wargaming!

9

John introduces us to a project that he is currently working on for a weekend of World War 2 wargaming coming up in just two weeks! He and Warren have to build Arnhem Bridge, made famous from A Bridge Too Far and a tabletop of terrain, too.

Community Spotlight: Tiny Airborne Troops, Crisis Protocol Villains & Sharpe’s Squad!

5

Dive into this week's Community Spotlight and check out some World War II soldiers in 12mm, a bit of Marvel: Crisis Protocol and a deep dive into the world of The Silver Bayonet.

Peaky Blinders Fight Coppers In New The Chicago Way Starter Set

10

Great Escape Games teased a new Starter Set which will be available from 24th April and at Salute this year. This new set is for those wanting to dive into another of their great games, The Chicago Way, with Flatcaps And Truncheons. 

Bolt Action Band Of Brothers Set Gets 3rd Edition Update

2

Warlord Games has given the Band Of Brothers Starter Set for Bolt Action a third edition upgrade. This means that if you're looking to dive into some 28mm World War II action on the tabletop, you've got another option apart from the Battle Of The Bulge set that they launched the edition with. 

A NEW Hope For Star Wars: Legion? New Rebels & Stormtroopers Look Amazing! #OTTWeekender

52

It's OTTWeekender time! Is there a new hope for Atomic Mass Games' Star Wars: Legion? Some brand new plastic sets are coming soon for the classic Rebels and the Galactic Empire for those who want to refight the epic battles of the original Star Wars films.

Battle Through Micro Art’s New Ostfront World War II Terrain

5

Micro Art Studio expanded their current range of high-quality and fully coloured World War II terrain with the addition of the new 28mm scale Ostfront Village which takes the fighting towards the Eastern Front. 

The BEST Wargaming Elves? New Breathtaking Warcrow Miniatures Coming Soon! #OTTWeekender

40

It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's show, we check out what could possibly be the BEST Fantasy Elf miniatures in the wargaming world right now. Corvus Belli are known for their stunning Infinity miniatures but the new Syenann miniatures for Warcrow are absolutely breathtaking.

Community Spotlight: Space Hulk Restorations, Sludge Nudges & Tanks!

5

In this week's Community Spotlight, we explore someone bringing an old game back to life, a nudge towards the world of Sludge and someone going nuts for World War II!

Send In The SAS With Spectre Miniatures New Releases

7

Spectre Miniatures are back at the bleeding edge of Modern Warfare on the tabletop with some new figures for you to throw into your 28mm wargames. The SAS are front and centre of this particular set of releases, with two teams for you to choose from. 

Hicks Previews Arnhem Germans For World War II Wargames

4

Paul Hicks, the sculptor behind Empress Miniatures' absolutely stunning Arnhem Heroes range, previewed some of the new 28mm German miniatures that will be coming to crowdfunding soon. This is another great set of miniatures for World War II wargaming. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Digital Featherstone – Can A.I Capture The Genius Of Wargaming’s Pioneer?

34

In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, Warren talks about how much he is loving returning to the Sci-Fi world of Star Wars and Gerry surprises us all with some interesting thoughts on scenario and rules design which blends together some classic wargaming ideas AND some new ones.

Hack, Shoot, Survive: The Ultimate Cyberpunk Skirmish In Human Interface! #OTTWeekender

40

It's OTTWeekender time! On this week's show we explore Human Interface: Be a Better Human, a cyberpunk-themed miniature board game where players escape a high-security prison and fight against corrupt corporations.

Let’s Play: Bolt Action – Battle At The Crossing | US Vs Germans Custom Scenario!

7

Join John and Shay for a Bolt Action battle report! In this Let's Play of Bolt Action 3rd Edition, the guys are playing a custom scenario where John must get his US forces across a bridge and deeper into German-held territory.

The 8th Army Takes To Victrix’s 12mm World War II Battlefields

8

You can now get your hands on the new World War II British 8th Army Infantry from Victrix Miniatures for your 12mm battles in the deserts of North Africa. 

ALL Your Favourite TV Shows In ONE Miniatures Game?! #OTTWeekender

54

It's OTTWeekender time! What if you could have all your favourite TV shows and movies in just ONE miniatures game? In this week's show, we dive into some awesome miniatures from across Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, History and Pulp that you can get from the team at Crooked Dice for their excellent miniatures wargame, 7TV.

Osprey Games Unveil More Miniature Wargames For 2025

5

Osprey Games recently introduced three more miniature wargames that you'll be able to pick up throughout 2025. We start with a Historical wargame by Mike Hutchinson called Pacific Command. 

Kromlech’s World War II Historical Range Returns To Webstore

4

Kromlech has re-released their 28mm Historical range for you to snap up and add to your 28mm World War II collection. Their Polish infantry and vehicles are back alongside appropriate German troops for them to face during the Early War period. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Searching For The Obscure; Where Should We Look For Gaming Potential?

28

In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we discuss the potential for going off-book and looking for gaming opportunities in obscure and forgotten battles. Not just in historical wargames but also in fantasy and science fiction.

Armies Of The United States Pre-Orders Live For Bolt Action

6

Warlord Games are following hot on the heels of Armies Of Germany with pre-orders now live for the new Armies Of The United States supplement that supports the new edition of their 28mm World War II wargame, Bolt Action. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Too Much Stuff! Has The Wargaming Hobby Become Overwhelming?

29

In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we talk about getting overwhelmed by just how much stuff there is in the hobby for you to contend with! Do you feel like you get overwhelmed by your choice of wargame or perhaps the hobby as a whole? Has it got worse in recent years? Please tell us what you think!

INSANE New Trench Crusade Miniatures 🔥 – We’re OBSESSED! #OTTWeekender

27

It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's episode, a new Kickstarter has caught our attention featuring some absolutely amazing new Trench Crusade miniatures! The Red Brigade from Westfalia Miniatures is a perfect first expansion to the Trench Crusade world after last year's hit fundraiser.

Empress’ WW2 Arnhem Heroes Airborne Miniatures Now Available

2

Empress Miniatures' Arnhem Heroes range of 28mm World War II miniatures is now available at retail if you missed out during the Kickstarters (Arnhem Heroes & Arnhem Heroes #2). You can get your hands on some fantastic miniatures representing the British and the Polish during the intense fighting around Arnhem. 

Dungeon Saga Versus HeroQuest – Has Mantic Mastered The Dungeon Delve? #OTTWeekender

37

It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's show we dive into some of the awesome new expansions for Mantic Games' Dungeon Saga Origins and ask whether or not their dungeon delving offering has eclipsed the powerhouse that is HeroQuest. Has Mantic mastered the dungeon delve and put the old favourite in its place?

Unboxing: Great War Russian Infantry | Wargames Atlantic

6

Gerry dives into an unboxing and review of the 28mm scale Great War Russian Infantry from the folks at Wargames Atlantic for use in your World War I wargames.

New Bolt Action Compendium Coming Soon For 3rd Edition

1

Warlord Games announced that they will be releasing a new Compendium for Bolt Action 3rd Edition. This brings a whole host of ideas, themes and more from community-submitted articles and brings them all into one place for the new edition of the 28mm World War II wargame. 

Lay Down Fire With Wargames Atlantic’s WWI Machine Guns

3

Wargames Atlantic will soon take pre-orders for their new World War I German Machine Gun teams. You'll be able to scoop these up and keep an eye on No Man's Land, unleashing a hail of bullets should there be a whiff of the enemy.

Renegade Taking Pre-Orders For New Axis & Allies Games

3

Renegade Game Studios, alongside the folks from Avalon Hill and Hasbro, are releasing some new versions of the Axis & Allies board game for you to sink your teeth into. There are two new World War II era games that you can pre-order right now focusing on The Battle Of The Bulge and Stalingrad. 

Will New Gundam Miniatures Game Take The Tabletop World By Storm In 2025? #OTTWeekender

60

It's OTTWeekender time! In the first Weekender of 2025, we dive into a discussion on the brand new miniatures game announced by Bandai for the world of Gundam and Gunpla. Gundam Assemble sounds like it's going to be fascinating so we talked to our two experts, John and Justin, about just what we could be seeing with the game when it lands later this year.

Clash Of Steel Expands With New Starter Sets From Gale Force Nine

2

Clash Of Steel, the What If? game from Gale Force Nine that launched last year will get a couple of new Starter Sets for those wanting to dive into this alternative history where the World War started again in 1948. 

Warlord’s New WW2 Soldier Of Fortune; A Crisis In Stalingrad

2

A new Soldier Of Fortune miniature is available for you to order from Warlord Games for January. Crisis In Stalingrad takes us back to World War II with a diorama showing the Germans plotting and planning how best to tackle the Soviet threat.

Follow Brother Vinni’s New WW2 German Officer Into Battle

4

You can now get a new World War II miniature from Brother Vinni for use in your 28mm Historical wargames. This new German Officer joins the rest of their resin collection which features a variety of other officers and regular soldiers.

Scrappy New Partisan Fighters & Terrain From Spectre Miniatures

1

Spectre Miniatures added a bunch of new miniatures to their collection for those seeking to play out Modern battles on the tabletop in 28mm. New infantry has been joined by vehicles but also some funky terrain that could help to theme your battlefields. 

Bolt Action’s Armies Of The United States Gets Pre-Order Date!

7

Warlord Games has announced the pre-order date for the next Bolt Action Third Edition Armies Of... book. Armies Of The United States will be up for pre-order from 24th January 2025 ahead of a release on the 24th April 2025. 

Supported by (Turn Off)