Republic F105 Thunderchief new from Osprey

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Sep 012012
 

Republic F105 Thunderchief

$ 18.95 SRP

 

The Republic F-105 Thunderchief was the fastest and most successful strike fighter of the Cold War. Designed to deliver nuclear weapons at low altitude and then fight its way back to base, by the early 1960s it was the primary weapon in the USAF’s tactical strike arsenal. Thunderchief pilots in Europe, the Far East and the USA stood on short-notice alert, ready to take on the formidable defenses of their Communist Bloc targets. The F-105 was, however, to become a legend in a very different conflict. As direct American involvement in Vietnam increased, F-105s were deployed – initially as a deterrent, but ever more as conventional attack fighters against insurgency in Laos and Vietnam. With the start of the bombing campaign against North Vietnam, the Thunderchief became a vital element in attacks against some of the most heavily defended territory in modern history.

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Space Infantry: New Worlds coming in September

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Aug 302012
 

Space Infantry: New Worlds

$ 32.99 SRP

Space Infantry was one of our most popular games in 2011. Now designer Gottardo Zancani is back with another heaping helping of science fiction, solitaire gaming goodness. Space Infantry: New Worlds includes new missions, new enemies, and special creatures, all in one, neat zip locked package. Once again gamers can take their squad of Space Infantry into the hives, or experience a pair of new surface missions. Additionally, you’ll battle the deadly Void Spiders or heartless Drones. But you’ll have some brand new equipment to battle them with, including the new Flamer. It’s all here and all ready for your preorder. New Worlds Includes: – Two new Hive Missions (H007 and H008) – Two new surface Missions: Mission S009 and Mission S010 – Two new Enemies: Beastmasters and Cthonians – Two Special Enemies: Void Spiders and Drones – One new Unit: Flamer – One new Campaign Sheet – Special rules for Flame and Poison Damage – New counters: Flame Damage, Spider Eggs, Individual Enemy Counters, and more.

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Second City Boxed Set for Legend of the Five Rings

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Aug 302012
 

L5R RPG: Second City Boxed Set

$ 79.99 SRP

 

Twenty-five years ago, Rokugan fought a terrible battle against an invading gaijin army known as the Destroyers. Although the noble samurai of the Emerald Empire were victorious, the conflict was devastating beyond all others, and the lands of the Great Clans were left in ruins by the fighting. To spare her people the threat of further war, war which would surely lead to the death of an Empire, the Divine Empress sued for peace with the forces of darkness, and then dispatched her vassals to claim the empty lands left behind in the wake of the Destroyers. A generation later, the untimely death of a prominent magistrate in Rokugan suddenly elevates a group of simple samurai to a position of authority, but the magistrate’s unfinished business sends them to the Second City to see it to completion. There, influential samurai from the Empire have almost limitless potential, but the distractions from duty are numerous. In the Second City, will honor prove stronger than steel?

This boxed set for the Legend of the Five Rings Role-playing Game, 4th Edition includes the following:

A complete sourcebook on the Second City, and information on the Colonies beyond its border.
A sourcebook detailing the various individuals, groups, and agendas that comprise the Governor’s court of the Second City A complete campaign that brings characters from a position as minor deputies in the Emerald Empire to major players within the Colonies, and perhaps back again.
A poster-sized map of the Second City Technique Cards, covering all of the Great Clan basic Schools from the L5R RPG core rules
A pad of Character Sheets for everyone at the table

 

I had a descent amount of time to look this over at Gen Con.  It is a very attractive box set.  The print work and art is, as usual exquisite.  I hope to pick one up for myself very soon.

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Words With Matt Sprange from Mongoose Publishing at Gen Con 2012

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Aug 302012
 

Join us as Matt entertains us with information on Traveller, Star Trek (Tholian Web), Judge Dredd’s Prowler Tank, Historical line coming soon, and what is Ratzenkriege?

 

 

 

 

I look forward to hearing from Matt soon about that Prowler Tank.   Please follow us the links are on the Right hand side of the screen.

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Press Release Spartacus Board Game

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Aug 302012
 

Gale Force Nine, LLC in partnership with STARZ Entertainment announces the release of the board game Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery.

 

Earlysville, VA — Spartacus: A Game of Blood & Treachery is an exciting board game of twisted schemes and bloody combats inspired by the hit STARZ Original series. Players assume the role of the Dominus of a great house competing for influence in the era of ancient Rome. Players vie for dominance through careful diplomacy, cunning intrigues and the glory of the Arena. Undermine the machinations of rivals, leverage your wealth for advantage at market and pit your gladiators in bloody contest; all with the goal of seeing your house rise to supremacy.

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Aug 282012
 

In this Box Breaking Matt opens up a Drake for Heavy Gear.   This model was made available at Gen Con 2012 in a limited quantity.  This model has a lot of options to it.  It is going to be a challenge for me to put together.

Music Black Black Hole performed by 3 minute Pop Songs.

You can learn more about Heavy Gear here.

Thank You Music alley for providing pod safe music.

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Box Breaking Giant Man from WizKids

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Aug 282012
 

In this Box Breaking Matt busts Giant Man out of his prison. This box breaking is a little longer than most because we take a look at the dials.

 

 

Thanks for watching.  Let us know if you think we could have done something different.  The height of the figure in relation to the dial was a bit of a challenge.

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Words with Shelly from Wizards of the Coast at Gen Con 2012

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Aug 272012
 

We had a chance to visit with Shelly at  the Wizards of the Coast booth.  She has a lot of information for us about the Rise of the Under Dark.  We even talk about Joe.

Shelly shares a lot of information with us, while having a good time.

 

The Rise of the Underdark is going to be a great gaming experience.  It really suits players that like to force others out of their comfort zone.

One of the cooler things about this series is that he source book is presented so it can be used in all five editions of the game.  IF that is the future of 5th ed Wizards is moving in the right direction.

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WizKids shows off Batman at GenCon 2012

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Aug 272012
 

While at Gen Con 2012 we visited with the WizKids  crew.  They were happy to pull out the Batman figs for us (and others around).  I like where the game seems to be going and with all of the super hero RPG’s. This set is going to be a great addition to the scene. Batman No Man’s Land is scheduled for a November release.

Let’s take a look at some of these guys.

Oh my!  It’s E.T.  I was shocked to see these guys.  I really don’t know more than what you see, but they are cool.

More pictures…

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Words with Lyle From Prvateer Press at Gen Con 2012

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Aug 262012
 

We had the chance to talk with Lyle from Privateer Press about Level 7, and the Gargantuans.  Level 7 has some interesting twist as a semi-cooperative board game.   And he answered all of my questions about Gargantuans.

 

 

 

 

It is going to be interesting to watch the level 7 IP unfold.

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