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We cover Flintloque and Slaughterloo, High Fantasy, Other Ranges as well as our 15mm scale fantasy, science fiction and historical ranges.
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Monday 27 April 2015

All Slaughterloo Boxed Divisions free shipping and savings this week!


Its the last few days of our Spring Offers month and April has just flown past in a blur and its been a very busy time.  Beginning with the release of the Valon Civilians pack and followed with Coblynau and then the whole Von Rotte Legion division.  We then released the whole re-molded and re-mastered Dwarf High Fantasy range of DH codes include a massive multitude 'one of everything' box and just yesterday we followed up with two new packs of Burrovian Rabbitman casualties.  This is our last article of the month and we go out of the spring month with something mighty indeed.  

We have new pictures of four Slaughterloo division boxes and an offer on them.  Each saves you a minimum of 10% normally 15% off and some 18% off list prices of their separate units and everyone of them gets automatic free worldwide shipping and until 1st May you will get a goody bag of additional related miniatures to your purchase (10% approx of your order which means for a DAP box only about 17.00GBP of free miniatures!). You will get the same offers if you choose to purchase your DAP pro-painted and based ready for play (we can supply every miniature painted and so for hundreds of customers all over the world).  This week is a superb time to get yourself a whole army for Slaughterloo.

You can see everyone of our Slaughterloo whole divisions in a box on our website HERE.  There are twenty two different Divisional Army Packs (DAP's) to choose from.  Orcs, Elves, Ratmen, Ogres, Todoroni, Burrovians, Goblins, Dogmen, Dwarfs, Undead, Othari and Trolls. 

We have brand new pictures for three of our divisions which include a photograph not only of the full division arrayed for battle but also of the parts of the division as well.  They are as follows:


52601 Krautian Dwarf Division DAP 
A Dwarf Division from Krautia ready to side with the Grand Alliance. Players of Slaughterloo or those wishing to make a saving to get a big collection in one go will find excellence here. Save Approx 18% off list prices on this Division! An Entire Slaughterloo Division in a box:

Line Infantry:
1 Unit of 24 Krautian Dwarf Landwehr includes Officer, Sergeant, Standard Bearer (52504-U)
1 Unit of 20 Krautian Line - Kartoffelburg includes Officer, Sergeant, Standard Bearer (52508-U)
1 Unit of 20 Krautian Dwarf Guard includes Officer, Sergeant, Standard Bearer (52502-U)

Light Infantry:
1 Unit of 12 Krautian Dwarf Jagers includes Officer, Sergeant, Bugler (52509-U)

Cavalry:
1 Unit of 10 Mounted Krautian Uhlan Lancers includes Officer, Standard Bearer (52501-U)

Artillery:
1 Unit of 6 Krautian Dwarf Artillery Crew includes 2 Limber Horses (52510) 1 Alliance Cannon includes Limber (59501)

Extras:
1 Mounted Krautian Dwarf General (52506-F)
9 Dwarf Casualties (52010)

Bases: 
87 Infantry Bases 13 Cavalry Bases.


54600 Albion Orc Division DAP
An Albion Orc division which fights on the hot plains of dusty Catalucia. Players of Slaughterloo or those wishing to make a saving to get a big collection in one go will find excellence here. Save Approx 18% off list prices on this Division! An Entire Slaughterloo Division in a box:

Line Infantry:
2 Units of 20 Orc Line Infantry includes Officer, Sergeant, Drummer, Standard Bearer (54503-U)
1 Unit of 20 Orc Militia includes Officer, Standard Bearer (54514-U)

Light Infantry:
1 Unit of 12 Orc Rifles, including Sergeant, (5104)

Cavalry:
1 Unit of 10 Mounted Orc Heavy Dragoons includes Officer, Bugler (54505-U)

Artillery:
1 Unit of 6 Orc Artillery Crew includes 2 Limber Horses (54508) 1 Alliance Cannon includes Limber (59501)

Extras:
1 Mounted Orc General (54506-E) 9 Orc Casualties (54028)

Bases: 
13 Cavalry Bases 84 Infantry Bases 


59600 Hunvarian Legion Division DAP 
A Ferach Allied Ogre Division that will smash enemies of Mordred. Players of Slaughterloo or those wishing to make a saving to get a big collection in one go will find excellence here. Save Approx 10% off list prices on this Division! An Entire Slaughterloo Division in a box:

Line Infantry:
1 Unit of 16 Finklestein Ogre Line Infantry includes Officer, Sergeant, Drum, Standard Bearer, Troopers (56110-U)

Light Infantry:
1 Unit of 10 Hunvarian Legion Voltiguers includes Officer, Sergeant, Musician, Standard Bearer, & Troopers (56090-U)

Cavalry:
1 Unit of 10 Mounted Ogre Hunvarian Legion Lancers includes Officer, Troopers (56100-U)

Artillery:
1 Unit of 5 Hunvarian Ogre Gun Crew & 2 Limber Rhinos (56523) 1 Siege Artillery Set (Ferach) (59504)

Extras:
1 Hunvarian Ogre mounted General
3 Ogre Casualties (56021)

Bases: 
34 30mm Square Bases 13 Cavalry Bases



Our latest Slaughterloo Divisional Army Pack is 52603 Von Rotte Legion DAP which features all of our brilliant and brand new Dwarves of the Baron Von Rotte.  The offers apply to it as well!


If you have not heard of Slaughterloo or you would like to get the great rulebook for this unique mass battle 28mm scale Napoleonique black powder fantasy wargame you can find it HERE.

Thank you for all your support.  It means a lot to us. See you all in May!  Its going to be just as busy I think.

GBS

Sunday 26 April 2015

58007 Burrovian Casualty Packs for Flintloque Released!


Since they were first birthed into the World of Valon for use in Flintloque and Slaughterloo the Rabbitmen of Burrovia have proven their place among the warring nations of The Mordredian Wars. A new nation added to the vast and fascinating miniature range which now features everything from line infantry to cavalry and artillery too.  While it is not an army as extensive as the mighty Armorican Elves today Alternative Armies is expanding Burrovia with two packs which allow you to show the after effects of war on your battlefield when it comes to Burrovians.  Read on for details.


58007A Big Burrovian Casualties
This pack contains four large dead rabbitmen in one pose in white metal.  Useful for marking the fall of your Burrovian miniatures during play they wear typical line infantry uniform.  Large Rabbitmen suit codes such as 58505 and 58513 are great for this pack.   Supplied Unpainted and with our resin cartouche bases included.  This pack may also be purchased pro-painted and based using the drop down menu.  Price 6.00GBP per pack.  HERE.


58007B Little Burrovian Casualties
This pack contains four small dead rabbitmen in one pose in white metal.  Useful for marking the fall of your Burrovian miniatures during play they wear typical light infantry uniform.  Little Rabbitmen suit codes such as 58506 and 58509 are great for this pack.   Supplied Unpainted and with our resin cartouche bases included.  This pack may also be purchased pro-painted and based using the drop down menu.  Price 6.00GBP per pack.  HERE.


Casualties are great for wargaming and make excellent pieces for marking the flow of a battle and or skirmish as well as being good for vignette creation or personalising scenery too.  If you are interested in the Burrovian Army which fights on the side of the Ferach Empire then you can see all twelve different code sets including a full Slaughterloo Division offering a saving of 15% off its contents regular prices on their page of our website HERE.  The division also automatically makes your order FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING too.  Awesome!

There are a few days until 1st May when our Spring Offers Month ends.  You can read about the offers HERE but in short you get free worldwide shipping on all orders over 10.00GBP and a free goody bag worth 10% of your order in your package.  Excellent!

Thanks for Reading.

GBS

Thursday 23 April 2015

Entire 28mm Fantasy Dwarf range now released at Alternative Armies

Alternative Armies gives itself a deserved pat on the back today with the release of all the remaining classic high fantasy Dwarf codes in the DH Series. You can find all of these packs on our website in the Dwarfish Host page. These are beautiful white metal 25mm / 28mm miniatures now back in their re-mastered glory. If you are a fan of Oldhammer and 28mm skirmish or mass battle in the Fantasy wargaming genre then these are well worth your time for a look. We have a full army now. 


There is a week left until the end of our Spring Offer Month. Free Shipping on all orders over 10.00GBP in value and a free Goody Bag in every order worth 10% of the order value. These offers end on 1st May 2015. You can read full details on our Deals and Offers page. So now is an excellent time to expand your collection. 




You can select from packs of miniatures, or buy three packs and save 10%, or select single poses from packs for maximum choice. We have more than sixty miniatures in this collection including Dwarfs, Halflings, Gnomes, Monsters, Artillery. Here is a list of the codes which also includes the superb DHM01 Dwarf Multitude which gives you one of everything and a saving off list prices too:

DH01 Young Dwarfs (5 Dwarfs) 
DH02 Gnomish Legion - Gnomes (4 Gnomes) 
DH02 Gnomish Legion – Halflings (4 Halflings) 
DH03 Fnorr the Big Un (1 Monster) 
DH04 High Dwarfs (5 Dwarfs) 
DH05 Dwarf Polearms (5 Dwarfs) 
DH06 Dwarf Missile Troops (5 Dwarfs) 
DH07 Dwarf Cavern Fighters (5 Dwarfs) 
DH08 Dwarf Shield Wall (5 Dwarfs) 
DH09 Dwarf Adventurers (5 Dwarfs) 
DH10 Dwarf Siege Bombard (1 Artillery Piece and 2 Dwarfs) 
DH11 Dwarf Command (5 Dwarfs) 
DH12 Dwarf Knights (3 Dwarfs and 3 Pigs) 
DH13 Dwarf Beserkers (6 Dwarfs) 
DH14 Dwarf Blunderbusses (6 Dwarfs) 
DHM01 Dwarf Multitude 
(54 Dwarves, 1 Bombard Kit, 1 Knight on Pig, 4 Gnomes, 4 Halflings, 1 Fnorr) Contains packs DH01-DH14 and you save 10% off single pack purchase) 






These releases are made as part of our 'Project Darkhelm' commitment to bring the hundreds of awesome miniatures in our high fantasy range back into production. With the DH codes complete we will be moving onto the OH series of codes which covers Orcs, Goblins, Mountain Orcs and more. You can see what we have done here already at the Goblin and Orc Horde page. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

DHM01 Dwarf Multitude released at Alternative Armies

We have now re-mastered and re-released the entire classic high fantasy 25mm/ 28mm DH code range of Dwarfs as packs and single miniatures and to top it off we have a superb offer for you. A new boxed set called the Dwarf Multitude! 


A great opportunity to get your hands on a box of brilliant miniatures giving an instant force for skirmish level wargaming or the core of a whole army to expand from. This boxed set code contains sixty five different 25mm/28mm white metal and resin miniatures approx 24mm average Dwarf height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

DHM01 Dwarf Multitude 
(54 Dwarves, 1 Bombard Kit, 1 Knight on Pig, 4 Gnomes, 4 Halflings, 1 Fnorr. Contains packs DH01-DH14 and you save 10% off single pack purchase) Plus you get FREE WORLDWIDE POSTAGE on this product too. 


These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a boxed set or three boxed sets with an additional 10% saving applied (meaning 20% off single pack prices). Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

You can visit the whole Dwarf Host page on our website HERE. Every code can be purchased as a pack or buy three and save 10% or single miniatures from packs all by using the drop down menus on the product pages. 

Here is a listing of all the packs which are all included in the DHM01 Dwarf Multitude: 

DH01 Young Dwarfs (5 Dwarfs) 
DH02 Gnomish Legion - Gnomes (4 Gnomes) 
DH02 Gnomish Legion – Halflings (4 Halflings) 
DH03 Fnorr the Big Un (1 Monster) 
DH04 High Dwarfs (5 Dwarfs) 
DH05 Dwarf Polearms (5 Dwarfs) 
DH06 Dwarf Missile Troops (5 Dwarfs) 
DH07 Dwarf Cavern Fighters (5 Dwarfs) 
DH08 Dwarf Shield Wall (5 Dwarfs) 
DH09 Dwarf Adventurers (5 Dwarfs) 
DH10 Dwarf Siege Bombard (1 Artillery Piece and 2 Dwarfs) 
DH11 Dwarf Command (5 Dwarfs) 
DH12 Dwarf Knights (3 Dwarfs and 3 Pigs) 
DH13 Dwarf Beserkers (6 Dwarfs) 
DH14 Dwarf Blunderbusses (6 Dwarfs) 

Thanks for Reading.

GBS

DH14 Dwarf Blunderbusses at Alternative Armies

“Those Dwarfs who choose to take up the exotic weapons of the runesmiths known as 'Blunderbusses' are viewed with some suspicion by other Dwarf warriors. While they are not avoided like the beserkers are or stood back from like the pig riders they are given a healthy distance due to their choice of armament. Few know the secrets of the magic infused powder that is the fuel of the Blunderbuss and while they see an echo of the mighty bombard in the little balls that are rammed into the mouth of the weapon it is sorcery and the axe is to be preferred. In battle these Dwarfs form a great line and wait for the enemy to draw near and this can give even a Giant Troll cause for concern. Standing still with their 'sticks' these Dwarfs seem frozen in fear. But they are not. As one they touch fire to their pans and with booming retorts the blunderbuss’s fire. As if a nest of iron hornets is raised in anger the foe is decimated by these exotic weapons.” 


This code contains six different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 24mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH14-01: Dwarf loading Blunderbuss in cloak and helmet. 
DH14-02: Dwarf with Blunderbuss and slung Axe. 
DH14-03: Dwarf with Blunderbuss holding helmet. 
DH14-04: Dwarf in mail armour with Blunderbuss. 
DH14-05: Dwarf with Blunderbuss and slung Spade. 
DH14-06: Dwarf in cavern fighters gear with Blunderbuss. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

DH13 Dwarf Beserkers at Alternative Armies

“Some Dwarfs are different, some are odd balls and some are just plain crazy and while those who use Blunderbusses fall into the realm of strange the Beserkers are most definitely in the realm of madness. Some come from birth marked for the war paint and great swords and axes of the beserker while others are grief stricken by loss or battle before knotting their beards down to their knees. A race apart the beserkers are not part of the Dwarven Host in war and instead act on their own ranged ahead or behind the host dealing out spittle flecked doom. Respected even by the mightiest of the Black Orcs and the savage Orcs of the plains beserkers give and ask for no quarter; preferring instead to match blows with much bigger foes. In fact when not fighting these Dwarfs can be found mindlessly drunk on ale or showing off their bare arses to maidens!” 


This code contains six different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 24mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH13-01: Dwarf beserker with Axe and Club. 
DH13-02: Dwarf beserker with two handed Sword. 
DH13-03: Dwarf beserker with Axe and Ale Bottle. 
DH13-04: Dwarf beserker with Mace baring his rear! 
DH13-05: Dwarf beserker with Great Sword and Small Shield 
DH13-06: Dwarf beserker raising two handed Axe over his head. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

DH12 Dwarf Knight on Pig at Alternative Armies

“The Derschwine Knights are the pride of the Dwarfs who rule the plains at the foot of the mountains. Clad in the thickest armour and riding an animal known for its vicious temper and fantastic taste they are almost unique among the Dwarfs. Dwarfs are not known for cavalry and this has taken Orcish raiders by horrid surprise more than once. Thinking themselves safe in fleeing the short and stocky warriors that pursued them the Orcs slowed and even turned to mock. This cost them their lives as the knights rode them down in a torrent of pink flesh and stomping trotters. Rumours persist of the Derschwine pigs eating the dead of the battlefield. Dwarfs do not deny this after all the pigs that die in combat are used in the same fashion. Riding a pig has some advantages!” 


This code contains three identical 25mm/28mm white metal and resin cavalry miniatures (Rider is white metal, Mount is resin). Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH12-01: Dwarf in plate armour with Lance with separate riding Pig. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some miniatures. 

The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

DH11 Dwarf Command at Alternative Armies

“If the host of battle is the body then the Dwarfs who command troops are the brains. To them the glory and to them the decisions of life and death. With the warlord giving of his experience and the officers taking the word to the ranks actions are put in motion. With the banners raised high the eyes of the Dwarfs are steeled with courage and the sound of the horns in their ears they are stirred to succeed. The body flexes its muscles and with armoured Dwarfs as its fists it smashes the enemy. But without the brain without command, all of the strength of the body, of the host, is for naught.” 


This code contains five different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 24mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH11-01: Dwarf officer with Halberd in plate armour. 
DH11-02: Dwarf standard bearer with Axe. 
DH11-03: Dwarf warlord with Axe. 
DH11-04: Dwarf musician with Horn. 
DH11-05: Dwarf beserker with Axe. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

DH8 Dwarf Shield Wall at Alternative Armies

“We are strongest at our core and that core is the shield wall. Shoulder to shoulder and shields facing the enemy the shield wall is the centre of any Dwarf army. Standing like rocks in the howling wind of battle, the shield wall takes the charge of wolf riders, the arrows of archers and the flung spears of Orcs all in its stride. With shafts brushed from their shields the line moves forward and then grounds itself once more to endure another assault. We are strongest at our core, in our heart, the shield wall. Watch the sun cross the sky and watch the shield wall go ever forward. As the sun goes down the field belongs to us. Our hearts beat in rhythm with the impact of sword and club upon our wooden rampart. We are the core; the Shield Wall.” 


This code contains five different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 24mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH8-01: Dwarf with Shield and Axe. 
DH8-02: Bareheaded Dwarf with Sword and Shield. 
DH8-03: Dwarf in mail with Axe and Shield. 
DH8-04: Dwarf with Club and Shield. 
DH8-05: Dwarf with runic Hammer and Shield. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

DH7 Dwarf Cavern Fighters at Alternative Armies

“Running in the darkness. Fighting in the tunnels. Water dripping and mixing with the blood of the cavern floor. Not all the battles of the Dwarfs are fought under the sun and the moons. Some are fought deep down in the labyrinth under the mountains where the wealth of ages is kept at all costs. Goblins and Orcs desire the wealth and open tunnels into the caverns before rushing in and slaughtering all they find. If this occurs or the desire to reclaim places underground lost to the Dwarfs comes to the fore then it is the task of the Cavern Fighters to make the will of the lords come to fruition. Verminous Coblynau destroy all the torches and oil pits so Cavern Fighters take their own candles and torches into the darkness. With axes and spiked gauntlets they endure the tight spaces and root out the goblinoids before sealing the intruding passages. Only the bravest step forward to join the ranks of the Cavern Fighters.” 


This code contains five different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 24mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH7-01: Dwarf with Axe and Candle on head. 
DH7-02: Dwarf with Spiked Gauntlets and Candle on head. 
DH7-03: Dwarf standing with Torch and Axe. 
DH7-04: Dwarf with Hammer and Chisel. 
DH7-05: Dwarf hero with foot on severed Orc head. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

 GBS

DH6 Dwarf Missile Troops at Alternative Armies

“The Orcish savages think of us only with axe and blade while they have the bow to strike at us from afar. True we Dwarfs like to come close and bloody our mail with the spilt vitality of our foes but we are not without our own long reach. There are those among the Dwarfs who give up the their axes and instead take up the crossbow and the fire globes. They take pride in laying low those who laugh at our slower advance on the grass of the top soil world. Stronger than Men our Dwarfs load their bolts quickly and shoot with deadly accuracy and without the need to draw a bow. Golden chains held in hand allow the spinning of a globe filled with burning oil that when hurled can bring down an Ogre with clawing, sticking fire. By my beard none can stand against us!” 


This code contains five different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 24mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH6-01: Dwarf in Hat standing with Crossbow. 
DH6-02: Dwarf in Armour whirling Fire Globes. 
DH6-03: Dwarf firing Crossbow. 
DH6-04: Dwarf with Staff Sling. 
DH6-05: Dwarf with Crossbow resting on shoulder. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

 The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

DH4 High Dwarfs at Alternative Armies

“Those who are born on high are fit to lead and those who are born on low are fit to be led. That is the way it is for all Dwarfs from the early times of Gurgenhammer until the now times. Under the mountains and under the sky we serve those who are our lords. Clad in armour forged by the master smithers our lords are our betters. Their blades sharper and their senses keener. When the hosts are assembled and the banners raised our high born are to the fore with their beards flowing in the wind and crested helms under their arms. It is with a word that they send us forward to meet the Orcish savages. It is with a word that they send us to battle. It is with a word that they say the prayers for the fallen afterwards. Those who are born to high are fit to lead...so they say...” 


This code contains five different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 24mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

DH4-01: Dwarf noble with Sword and Shield in mail. 
DH4-02: Dwarf noble with Axe and Shield, bandaged head. 
DH4-03: Dwarf noble in dragon helm with Poleaxe and cloak. 
DH4-04: Dwarf noble with Shield and Mace. 
DH4-05: Dwarf noble with Axe and Large Shield. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and single miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 

The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

Friday 10 April 2015

Von Rotte Legion Dwarf Division Released! Free Shipping and Save 18%!

Today is the day that hundreds of dedicated fans of Slaughterloo have been waiting for! Why? Well today marks the release of the fantastic DAP (Divisional Army Pack) for the brand new Von Rotte Legion. Some people might point out here that we have gone a bit mad too. 

If you order this DAP you will not only save 18% off purchase of the units in it separately but you will also get FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING and a GOODY BAG worth 10% of the order as well as part of our spring convention season offer. This is frankly superb value! Read on for full details: 

(In the mono image the numbers refer to: 1. Line Infantry, 2. Line Infantry, 3. Light Infantry, 4.  Hussars, 5. Cuirassiers, 6. Mounted General, 7. Infantry Casualties, 8. Pig Casualties, 9. Mortar Kit and 10. Artillery Crew)
52603 Von Rotte Legion DAP 
(166.00GBP Boxed and 420.00GBP Painted and Based in Box) 
A Dwarf Division from the states of the Confederation ready to fight for the Emperor Mordred. Players of Slaughterloo or those wishing to make a saving to get a big collection in one go will find excellence here. Go HERE.

Line Infantry: 
1 Unit of 20 Von Rotte Line includes Officer, Standard, Drummer (52514-U) 
1 Unit of 20 Von Rotte Line includes Officer, Standard, Drummer (52514-U) 

Light Infantry: 
1 Unit of 12 Von Rotte Light Grenadiers including Officer, Musician, Sergeant, Standard (52521-U) 

Cavalry: 
1 Unit of 10 Mounted Von Rotte Hussars includes Officer, Standard Bearer, Musician (52520-U) 
1 Unit of 10 Mounted Von Rotte Cuirassiers includes Officer, Standard Bearer, Musician (52519-U)

Artillery: 
1 Unit of 6 Von Rotte Artillery Crew includes 2 Limber Pigs (52518) 
1 Mortar Set (59520) Extras: 1 Mounted Von Rotte General (52517) 
5 Von Rotte Dwarf Casualties (52015) 
4 Von Rotte Pig Casulalties (52016) 

Bases: 25 Cavalry Bases 63 Infantry Bases 
Please note percentage savings are approx the same for Painted and Based option. 


As I said you get free postage and 18% off with the division but also a goody bag worth about 17.00GBP as well of related miniatures. You can read about our offers month HERE. If you wish to see the rest of the Von Rotte Legion please go HERE. If you want to get a copy of Slaughterloo or read more about it go HERE


There is not a better time to get into the game than now really. We might even send you the brand new 54050 Valon Civilians in your goody bag. You can see them HERE

Our offers month ends on 1st May 2015. 

I am off now to lay down. My order for this division is already sent in! 

Thanks for reading, 

GBS

Friday 3 April 2015

54050 Valon Civilians by Christian Cuello released!


Flintloque players went slightly bonkers over Mr Cuello's last miniature 56131 Ludwig Von Barkhoven in 2014 with hundreds of castings of it winging around the world when it released and way more when it went out free as an offer too.  After that success five more civilians for use with Flintloque were created and now they are on general release.  Five diverse characters with a lot of potential uses which could be fitting in to any number of collections and scenarios.  I can see them being many things and I think this was Mr Cuello's idea as well.  There are some civilians in our range but certainly there is room for many more too. Go HERE.

From the left, in the line across images, these 28mm white metal miniatures are:

Hanz Stammerhunde
A Dogman in civilian costume with Tricorne Hat and Blunderbuss which stands 30mm tall.  A brave fellow Hanz Stammerhunde used to be a country gentledog until the war with Pudigrochumberg rolled across his small estate and ruined it.  Now Hanz has no choice but to be a highway robber and rascal and while he attempts to be harm innocents he is no stanger to danger. At home in Ostaria or the Confederation of Finklestein.

Bernurd Mucksorc
An Orc in civilian costume with buttoned up coat and Tricorne Hat which stands 30mm tall.  A shady chap Bernurd Muscksorc is a wanted Orc.  He used to work in the stamping works of the Banke of Albion until the lure of coin took his mind.  Making off with two sacks of groats he is now in hiding from the Bone Streete Rumblers.  His presentable appearance is his best asset but how long will he avoid the noose? Many uses both urban and rural but in Londinium or Wheeling-Turns Camp in Catalucia you could use him. 

Alf Graxley
An Orc in civilian costume with the look of a miner or other manual worker which stands 28mm tall. Alf Graxley wears a flat cap and has a knife in hand and he is an honest Orc.  He used to be a thug and leg breaker in Skarkills Trade Onion but now he has gone back to work in the barrel cellar of the Pixie's Rear a pub in Cheapestsides in Londinium.  His accent often gets him into scrapes as he is from Yorcshire but he holds his own.  Many uses in scenarios.

Otto Von Slacken
A Dwarf in civilian costume which stands 22mm tall.  Otto Von Slacken is a lumber jack (Wood Cutter) who carries an Axe and is wearing a fur trimmed cloak and sock cap.  In the rough and tumble of Kartoffelburg the daily trades continue despite the carnage and war in the region and this Dwarf fells trees and then sells fire wood as he travels around.  He has great knowledge of the region and is willing to act as a guide for those soldiers who lose their way..for a price.

Nico Ebayrisold
A Gnome in well fitted civilian costume wearing spectacles with his hand behind his back he stands 18mm tall.  Nico Ebayrisold is from the Swizzic Republique like the rest of his kind his passion is counting and banking.  With a mind that is as fast as Mr Babborcs Differecing Engine he is currently in Catalucia assisting Wheeling-Turn in the accounts for the Army of Albion.  He would make an excellent scenario objective or assistant to any Army or perhaps a wealthy merchant with a personal bodyguard. Our first Gnome of Zoorik in the miniature range.


54050 Valon Civilians
This pack contains five different 28mm white metal miniatures for use in Flintloque or any other fantasy system.  A Dogman armed with Blunderbuss, an Orc in Tricorne, an Orc with knife, a Dwarf carrying an Axe and a Gnome wearing spectacles.  Five civilians with many different scenario uses.  This code can be purchased as a pack or as single miniatures from the pack in a choice in the on page drop down menu.  You can also purchase the pack and singles pro-painted and based by selecting those options in the drop down menu.   Go HERE.



If you have not seen Barkhoven then you can go to our website HERE.  There is a free download character sheet for him too which is on these links.  Its a rock and roll period for fans of Alternative Armies and especially Flintloque and Slaughterloo with many new releases as well as offers and much excellence being put up on our Notables Yahoo Group.  Its well worth joining this Yahoo Group and while you must apply to join this is just a formality and I will sign you in where you can pull up a virtual armchair and talk about our games and miniatures.  Here is the link:  Notables Group.

Thanks for Reading.

GBS

Thursday 2 April 2015

KC1 Coblynau Lesser Goblins Released!

“Lice? Ticks? Vermin? All these words can be used for the Coblynau for that is what they are. The least of the Goblinoid races and the most numerous too. Aye, each on its own is nothing to be feared for a Dwarf in mail, but together...together they are more. Together they can bring a warrior to his knees and then with little blades and sharp teeth end his life. In greater numbers, as a seething mass they can overtake an Ogre and strip it to merest bone and rags. But when they travel in hordes they are as a plague, as a river, that will subsume entire towns if not defeated or driven away with fire or magic. Those learned Men far off call them Lesser Goblins. Our own call them Coblynau. I? Well I call them what they are... bloody dangerous!” 


Back by popular demand the first code in the 1990's classic 'Kev's Creatures' range at Alternative Armies. Lovely little Goblin terrors! 

This code contains eleven different 25mm/28mm white metal miniatures approx 13mm-16mm average height. Great quality, great choice and great value too. Go HERE

Poses in this code are as follows: 

KC1-Spears: Five Different Lesser Goblins with Spears. 
KC1-Swords: Six Different Lesser Goblins with Swords. 

These miniatures are not supplied with bases and are supplied unpainted. Select your choice from the drop down product menu. Choose from a pack, three packs with a 10% saving applied and two different sub-packs of miniatures. Total choice! Assembly is required with some white metal miniatures. 


The Alternative Armies classic high fantasy range dates from the period of the early 1990's through to the end of that decade. Designed by leading names in the wargaming industry and highly successful in its day this range has been on hiatus. Alternative Armies, under the name 'Project Darkhelm' is dedicated to re-mastering, re-molding and re-releasing this entire range back onto the market. We will be doing this work at a measured pace maintaining high quality and excellent pricing. During and beyond this process Project Darkhelm will see the range continue to be expanded in the mediums of white metal and high grade resin using top industry designers in new releases. Every pose in each pack is unique with no duplicates making them perfect for skirmish wargaming, roleplaying and unit building for any battle system. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS