Temple of Set Indiegogo Campaign from Dark Fable Miniatures now live!

The Temple of Set Indiegogo Campaign from Dark Fable Miniatures is now live here.

Here's some of the blurb:

Welcome to Dark Fable Miniature's Temple of Set Indiegogo Campaign.  We have put together an exciting selection of miniatures from one of the most iconic adventure settings in fantasy fiction and films - the temple of Set, the snake god of chaos, evil and violence!  Within this sinister temple are said to be fabulous treasures such as the Eye of Set, a priceless jewel, guarded by a giant two-headed serpent, the Amphisbaena, which is ever vigilant and always hungry for the flesh of men . . . It is also a place where unspeakable rituals are performed by the prophet of Set in the flickering light of serpentine braziers.  Who knows what nefarious schemes are being plotted by the prophet of this dark god, who has a host of fanatical priests and merciless temple guards to do his bidding.  Only fools or fearless heroes would dare enter such an evil shrine to challenge the power of the prophet and his minions!

The Temple of Set Indiegogo campaign is the latest expansion of Dark Fable's pseudo-historical Egyptian range.  The concept and design of the miniatures are a mix of history, archaeology, fantasy fiction and Hollywood films.  The core group of miniatures consists of 6 sets: 1. Temple guards I, 2. Cultists I, 3. Amphisbaena and the Eye of Set, 4. Fearless Heroes, 5. Cultists II, 6. Temple guards II.  There are also a number of stretch goal rewards and add-ons which if unlocked, will expand the number of selections available.  David Soderquist also sculpted a FREE reward figure of the prophet of Set for returning contributors!  I was fortunate enough to recruit a highly talented band of sculpting desperadoes which you will be familiar with from my previous Indiegogo campaigns.  They include the most excellent David Soderquist, the talented Tim Prow, the amazing Andy Peiper and the brilliant Brother Vinni. These high-quality 28mm miniatures are made from a lead-free pewter alloy and have an incredible amount of detail and personality. Whether you are a collector or gamer you are certain to enjoy these figures! 

Here are the 6 basic sets:

Temple Guards I

Cultists I (inlcuding Prophet of Set)

The Amphisbaena and Eye of Set Jewel on Plinth

Fearless Heroes

Cultists II 

Temple Guards II

There are also various stretch goal add-ons. 

I shall certainly be backing this!

Deep Cut Studio - Frostgrave Wargames Terrain Mat

Deepcut Studios have just released a rather splendid Frostgrave Terrain Mat. I must admit that up until now I've never really considered any of the snow or ice themed mats...partly because I've not wanted my Frostgrave figures and terrain to be limited to a snow or ice theme but also because none of the mats have really grabbed me. But this one looks great!

I'm a big fan of their cloth mats and already own their Wastelands and Red Planet ones. I also have their Cobblestone, Desert and Steppe mats on my (oh-so-big) wishlist...this one, I think, shall have to join them!

'Flash Harry' Wargames Illustrated Giants in Miniature No.5

Flash Harry

The latest Giants in Miniature figure from Wargames Illustrated, Flash Harry, is up for pre-order on their website here. Another cracking 'must-have' miniature!

More Lost World Adventurers from Antediluvian Miniatures

Antediluvian Miniatures has just posted up a preview of their next three Lost World adventurers on their Facebook page! 

From their Facebook post: 'A preview of our next three lost world adventurers wip. The ravishing Caroline Munro, a rifle armed Shug McClure variant, and Toruk-Son of Bone, native American dinosaur hunter! Sculpted by Matthew Bickley."

Caroline Munro

Shug McLure variant

Toruk, Son of Bone

Just superb! Can't wait! 

Upcoming Temple of Set Indiegogo Campaign from Dark Fable Miniatures

Dark Fable Miniatures will be launching an Indiegogo campaign on February 8th to fund a Temple of Set 28mm range of miniatures consisting of six core sets. I have to say that from the pictures these look absolutely superb...I shall certainly have to pick some up!

Thanks to Tim Knight of Heropress for bringing this to my attention...he's forever helping me part with my cash!

Badlands Bluff - Battlefield in a Box

The Battlefield in a Box Gothic range is impossible to get hold of these days but the Badlands range has always been even rarer. Not only are they perfect for Wild West games but they'd look pretty good in the Lost World and on Mars, too! I've been on the look-out for anything from the range for a long time but to no avail. So when I got an eBay alert that something was available I assumed it would be outrageously priced but I was in luck....they had the Badlands Bluff and not only was it on Buy-it-Now at retail price but they had a couple for sale! Blimey! I didn't hesitate in picking them up straight away.

These will do very nicely for our planned In Her Majesty's Name Mars campaign later on in the year...

The figures are from Ironclad Miniatures and make up our Jah Mors, Prince of Mars In Her Majesty's Name Company, painted for us, as always, by the inimitable Matt Slade of Glenbrook Games.

A Dark Shadow in the Hills - Dragon Rampant Battle Report

The boy and I had our first game of Dragon Rampant last weekend. It was great fun!

We already had a few games of Lion Rampant under our belts so we were familiar with the rules...and those rules are very simple and straightforward whilst at the same time offering plenty of tactical choices. The game plays fast and furious and is bundles of fun! We highly recommend it!

What's more, the introduction of Strength Points and Fantastical Abilites has made an already flexible system that much better. Warband creation is as quick and easy as ever but Strength Points now mean that you can field Single Model Units and Reduced Model Units! Inspired!

I have to say that, much as we enjoy Frostgrave, Dragon Rampant is even more fun. Simpler and less fiddly, quicker to pick up and play but at the same time more flexible and just as tactical. A huge thumbs up from us. Can't wait for the next in the series using the same rules....The Men Who Would Be Kings and The Pikemen's Lament.

Anyway, without further ado, here is the battle report....

* The Wraith Knights and Armoured Skeletons should be (RMU) not (SMU).

Yep. You guessed it. I was playing the bad guys and my son the good guys. And I lost. Again. And despite having an extra couple of points-worth in my warband. And it all started so well...

Here's a Dropbox link and a Google Drive link to a PDF of the battle report. Much bigger and easier to read, if you are so inclined. 

The miniatures are mainly a mix of North Star Frostgrave, Red Box and Hasslefree and were all painted for me by the inimitable Matt Slade of Glenbrook Games. 

Now I really must get around to doing the battle report for our Christmas game of Dead Man's Hand...