New Release WW2 Soviet Infantry From Eureka Miniatures

Invade Finland or defend the Motherland with Eureka's new World War 2 Soviet 28mm infantry.

New from Eureka Miniatures, these are their first releases for the Second World War. Heavy weapons teams are to follow soon. These guys can be fantastic to add character and bolster your Bolt Action army.

The backbone of the Red Army was the basic rifleman and their 2 new rifle squads consist of 11 figures each, wearing a mixture of the gymnastiorka tunic and the telogroika padded jacket.

Eight riflemen with Mosin Nagant rifles are supported by a 2-man Degtyaryov LMG team

Plus an NCO waving them forward with his PPSh 41 sub machine-gun.

Rifle squads are available wearing helmet or Pilotka side cap.

Two 8-man assault squads of sub machine-gunners for close quarter fighting are also available, once again wearing helmets or Pilotka side caps. All are equipped with the rugged and fast-firing PPSh 41 SMG.

As the war progressed more and more Soviet units were entirely equipped with this weapon, perfect for storming buildings and trenches and launching crushing assaults while yelling the Red Army battlecry "Oorah!".

Not only are they releasing infantry but also the Stalingrad Childrens Fountain. This was featured in the movie Enemy At The Gates and Alan Marsh has sculpted the children, crocodile and frogs, while Battlefield Accessories have designed and cut the fountain base for Eureka.

The whole Soviet range, which can be ordered from Eureka's Online Store, was inspired by Mike Parker of Battlefield Accessories and his enormous game held in Canberra in January this year. Their other Stalingrad terrain can be found on the Battlefield Accessories web site.

Eureka's Soviet Infantry, including these casualties, were sculpted by Kosta Heristanidis. Kosta has also added some images of these new Soviets on his own Flying Gorilla Blog.

We'll leave you with these great markers, Russian and German rifles and helmets.

Have A Great Battle

The Old Crow

Dr Who Miniature Game from Warlord Games

OK all you Whovians, Warlord Games has secured the licence to produce a miniatures game based on the BBC's Doctor Who

Warlord is extremely pleased to have the chance to bring this iconic series to the tabletop with a game system you all know and love as well as the official range of miniatures to complement it.

The licence covers not just the latest series of Doctor Who but encompasses all of the Doctors, their companions and their foes. So, expect to see Sea Devils as much as Weeping Angels, Leela as much as Martha Jones, and a long, brightly colored scarf as much as a fez.

Keep an eye on the Warlord Games website for further details or sign up to the Doctor Who Miniatures Game newsletter on their site.

We like the detail you get from Warlord Games, but if you can't wait, Black Tree Designs has a current selection of older Dr Who figures including Daleks!

And remember - don't blink. Whatever you do, don't blink...

Have a Great Battle,
The Old Crow

New Release: Rune Lord Adventurers From Crusader Miniatures

Mark Sims of Crusader Miniatures has added 4 new Adventurers to his Fantasy range. The four figures, Rune Lords, come in a single pack with the Adventurers III title.

You can get them directly from Crusader or from a supplier. These figures would fit the bill for any fantasy adventuring party.

Mark has created a great range of historical figures as well as a few fantasy and other genres.

Crusader Miniatures are 28mm-sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. The miniatures shown here were all painted by Paul Cubbin.

Have A Great Battle,
The Old Crow

New Release: Pike & Shotte Baggage Wagon from Warlord Games

This superb new resin-and-metal baggage wagon is now available to order from Warlord Games in their Pike & Shotte line.

If you like objective based scenarios in other genre of games like Warhammer Fantasy, a couple of these would make for a sweet nights gaming. Attacking or defending, a baggage train was always key to defeating or sustaining an army.

Baggage Wagons were essential for every army on campaign. They would be used to carry the portable equipment and supplies of an army, with hundreds of baggage wagons forming an army's supply train.

These were multi-purpose vehicles, but were particularly used to transport hay and forage for horses, and food and supplies for the soldiers. However, as well as food, ammunition, animal fodder, and loot, the baggage wagon would carry the servants of the officers; tradesmen, such as armorers, farriers and blacksmiths; and the wives and families of the troops.

Have a Great Battle,
The Old Crow

New Release - Armorcast Victorian Streetlights, Perfect for IHMN

We're always looking for new things to add to our miniature battleground and recently found these swell Victorian Streetlights. They are produced by Armorcast Battlefield Scenery right here in the USA. If you are enjoying all the expansions to In Her Majesty's Name, you might want to pick up a couple of these.

The straight neck lamposts run 6.00 USD per pack of three and the curved neck run 7.50 USD.

Located in Cleveland Ohio, Armorcast LLC has re-released all of the classic Armorcast Terraform Battlefield Scenery lines, and is producing new terrain for Fantasy, Historical, Steam Punk, Modern and Sci-fi genres.

There's something for everybody there!!

Have a Great Battle
The Old Crow

North Star Kadesh - New Release of 28mm Biblical Miniature Line

North Star Miniatures is about to launch a new range of 28mm metal figures titled North Star Kadesh. This will be a line of figures you can use to refight the 1274BC Battle of Kadesh.

The first releases are the New Kingdom Egyptians and Sea Peoples, and will be followed by Hittites and Allies.This will launch into a wider 'Biblical' range and the figures are being sculpted by North Star's staff designer, Steve Saleh.

The impetus for the range was a combination of Steve's enthusiasm for the period, and North Stars association with masters of laser-cut MDF, 4Ground. 4Ground produced a "Pharaoh's Chariot" kit in MDF for North Stars "Of Gods and Mortals" figures to go with Osprey Publshing's game.

The model was too good for just one box set, thus they began thinking about a wider range. So the New Kingdom Egyptian chariots in the North Star Kadesh range are laser-cut MDF kits.

Unlike this image of the Sea Peoples, the range is not all photographed as yet. Check out the May issue of Wargames Illustrated, (# 319), there is an interview with North Star's designer, Steve Saleh.

In it, he talks about himself, his work and influences, but also gives you a step-by-step guide to figure design. The figure he uses in this guide is the new Egyptian Standard Bearer pictured here.

The June 2014 issue 320, will include an article written by North Star's staff painter Kev Dallimore on painting the same model, as shown in the photo above.

Have A Great Battle!
The Old Crow

New Release: Militarum Auxilla Bullgryns, Ogryns and Deddog Oh My!!

This new release from Games Workshop by Citadel Miniatures gives the Imperial Guard players some added muscle. This multi-part plastic kit makes 3 Bullgryn or 3 Ogryn miniatures with the option of one being the special character Nork Deddog!

Actually at the time of posting, they are on Pre-Order and will run you 47.00 USD

This multi-part plastic kit makes 3 Bullgryn miniatures which can be armed with either grenadier gauntlets and slab shields, or

3 Bullgryn miniatures with battle mauls and suppression shields.

Why not make one Bullgryn into a Bone ‘ead?

These natural leaders have distinctive metal plated heads so they really stand out in the unit.

Bullgryns are a formidable sight to behold. Clad in custom-made carapace armour made from the discarded tracks of a Leman Russ, they carry crude assault weaponry that capitalises on their stature and resilience.

These miniatures can be assembled with either bare head or with gas mask as either Militarum Auxilla Bullgryns or Ogryns armed with ripper guns.

Ogryns are a crude and exceptionally resilient breed of abhuman hailing from primitive, high gravity worlds.

Lacking in intellect, Ogryns compensate for their stupidity with overwhelming physicality -

they can shrug off wounds that would kill an Imperial Guardsman.

The sprues are chocked full of variations, you have the option to customize your Ogryns with a selection of four grizzled and scarred bare heads (some of which are branded with Aquilas).

You can also choose to make 1 Ogryn to a Bone ‘ead

or you have the option to make one into the special character Nork Deddog.

Nork is an Ogryn bodyguard of legendary repute. Upon his recruitment into the Imperial Guard, Nork quickly displayed an uncommon level of mental aptitude.

Nork has saved the lives of well over one hundred officers, earning himself a chest full of medals .

Nork is equipped with a custom Ripper Gun, large combat Blade and a Commissar skull modified into a Vox Caster.

His ornate armour is the reward in recognition of his many achievements as the Imperial Guard’s finest bodyguard.

So enjoy these beastly monstrosities and ..
Have a Great Battle!
The Old Crow

The Hobbit, The Desolation of Smaug New Miniatures from GamesWorkshop

GamesWorkhop is releasing a new crop of Citadel Finecast figures for The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug. As of this post they are available for pre-order. You can get them from your local retailer or directly from the GameWorkshop site.

First up is a new Beorn figure included in a set with his Bear form. The kit has 7 components with which to make Beorn the man and Beor the Bear.

Beorn makes his home on the outskirts of Mirkwood. He is a skin-changer, a man with the ability to change his form into that of a bear. In the struggle against evil, Beorn is a mighty force for good.

Thranduil the Elvenking is always vigilant and understandably suspicious when strangers pass into his domain.

A dark power is gathering strength in Dol Guldur and as the ruler of Mirkwood Thranduil and his elves are on their guard.

Captains of Gundabad are the most sturdy and ruthless Orcs in the Misty Mountains. They are the warriors the greatest Orc warlords surround themselves with.

Gundabad Orc Swordsman are regimented and trained to a high standard. This makers them bloody-minded and powerful fighters.

Or if you prefer brutal soldiers whose reserves of strength and resilience are without limit... 

the Gundabad Orc Spearman are for you. These hated foes of the Dwarves have spent many years and lives waging war against them.

Both of the Citadel Finecast kits contain 6 components with which to make 3 Gundabad Orc Swordsman or 3 Gundabad Orc Spearman.

And last but not least is Girion, Lord of Dale. Girion is a mighty king, much beloved by his people. He is determined to defend Dale at all costs from the coming of Smaug the Terrible.

Speaking of costs, the Gundabad Orc sets will run you 25 USD and 15 for the Orc Captain. Thranduil and Girion will shave 20 USD out of your wallet and the Beorn and Bear set will retail for 50 USD.

Have a Great Battle,

The Old Crow