Starting Heavy Gear with the Northern Starter

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May 272012
 

As a result, I believe I will be expanding each article while I learn more about each faction.  Then if all goes well I hope to attack the Leagueless lands.  They are an interesting set of build rules that allow so much freedom, I do not believe one will ever stop writing on them.

So you have done it, you bought the Northern starter and finally assembled the models. Now what? You say to yourself looking at your four Hunters, four Jaguars, and your two Grizzlies. You pick up the rule book and tug at the hair on your head. “What have I gotten myself into? This starter is worthless.”

 

I will admit the starter is not the easiest thing to build with, but it is possible. Especially if you use priority level 1, 3, or 4. It does seem that the most accepted set of values is a TV of 750 with a priority level of 2. Which means you will have to upgrade if you want to play set games (like some tournaments).

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May 272012
 

In this Tutorial Don demonstrates the simple nuances of the Heavy Gear Dice system. If you are thinking about starting Heavy Gear this is just about the first thing you need to know.

 

 

 

Dream Pod 9 is giving away a 2 player Heavy Gear Starter all you have to do is go here and like them on facebook

 

And as always if you want to follow us on social media the links are on the right of your screen.

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May 262012
 

The Voligeur is a uniquely designed NuCoal weapon.  It is the main battle tank for sale to the Eastern Sun Emirates and other Badland Communities.  The original production stagnated do the cost of the armament.  Production picked up again with and under powered barrel.

When you get to take a look other pictures you will be impressed with the overall size of the model.  It is not an HHT 90 mind you, but you can clearly see it earns its size rating of 13.  It is certainly large enough to spearhead an assault.

 

 

The Voligeur can now be found on the battlefield in 3 variants.

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May 252012
 

In this Figure Forge Mike assembles the Models for a PRDF Fire Support Squad from Dream Pod 9 for Heavy Gear.  He makes it look easy.

Dream Pod 9 is giving away a two player starter in conjunction with our Heavy Gear Week. Just like them on facebook  here. The giveaway lasts until June 3rd 2012.
https://www.facebook.com/DreamPod9

 

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May 162012
 

The Sapeur is  Heavy engineering Gear. The Sapeur is designed for all of loading needs and unloading needs.  Plus it can be outfitted for war war.  The Sapeur is a white metal model.

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May 142012
 

Through Gamer Goggles announces Heavy Gear week May 27th – June 3rd. The week will have videos and tournaments at Origins Game Fair along with Pod Squad members.

The Week will be media rich including articles, videos and Battle reports.

 

Thanks for watching and  remember to Visit Dream Pod 9 on facebook and like them.  If you want to follow us our social media links are on the right side of the screen

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May 112012
 

Dream Pod 9 is hosting a paint giveaway that ends on the 18th.   All you have to do is go to their facebook page and like them for a chance to win the set.  It is made by Reaper and features 32 never before seen colors.  I will be getting me one as soon as I can.  I recently was given some of the MSP series and I like it a lot.

 

 

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Apr 232012
 

Well the brave men at Dream pod 9 have done it again.   They have brought us some great new models.  Two in fact.

The first is the Barnaby APC.

The Barnaby can be be pre-ordered at DP9

 

The Barnaby is used by the South to reduce wear on the gears and allow pilots a chance to relax before and after the battle.

 

It is currently available as a terrain piece or an objective.  the resin model features a high level of detail both on and inside the model.  the kit also includes a gear that can be used to change the tone of the piece.  The gear can be placed dismounting or it can can be  placed inside the hull of the Barnaby.

The Chargeur is next up on the assembly line.

It can also be pre-ordered at DP9

The Chargeur is an engineering gear used by the NuCoal forces.

It can be built for the Arena being equipped with vibro claws and a mauler fist.  Or if you prefer war, it can be built with with special manipulators for loading and off loading ammunition.  The two pack includes a variety of bits like the buzz saw, LACs, and two chain swords.

 

And just  areminder Dream pod 9 is still having their spring sale until May 1st.

 

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Apr 102012
 

Reaper and Dream Pod 9 have teamed together to bring Heavy Gear fans their very own paint set.

 

From Dream Pod 9

“Our friends at Reaper Miniatures have released the Heavy Gear Blitz Master Series Paint Set as a great one-stop set of paints for all Heavy Gear miniatures. This set includes 36 Master Series paints, 32 of which are never-before-seen colors created especially for Dream Pod 9. This set includes paint colors for all of the Heavy Gear Blitz factions and we will provide painting suggestions using these color names in the future.”

 

 

Here are the colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And here is the case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now DP and Beasts of War are doing a facebook contest.  From now until May 4th on lucky person who signs up on Dram Pod 9’s facebook page will win one of these kits.

 

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New Gears from Dream Pod 9

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Apr 092012
 

 

Dream pod 9 has resculpted for the Sidewinder and the Tiger.

The newer versions of the gears feature the ball and socket system, new legs, weapon potions.  As an added the bonus the MRP fits on any rocket collar.

The new models will be more posable than their predecessors.

 

The Tiger can find a home in the Northern, Leaugeuless factions, and Port Arthur Korp.  While the Sidewinder serves the South, Leaugless Factions, and Port Arthur Korp.

 

These models should be available at a LGS (Local Game Shop) in May.

 

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