Website remodelling and replacing Blogger this June

It has been near a decade since the last major update of the ‘look, layout and feel’ of the mighty Alternative Armies website and we have been using Blogger for all our news since 2007. During this time 15mm.co.uk ended and was taken back into us and The Ion Age had its own website, grew hugely and then was taken back into us as well.  Since last remodelling we have not only begun producing resin models but now have near three hundred such codes and our overall inventory of miniatures has grown by nearly fifty percent. We have created a vast amount of our own miniatures and restored hundreds of those of Asgard and Tabletop too.  

We have outgrown the ability of the current site to properly cope.  The lads have a plan though...

It is our aim by the end of the current free miniature period (26th June 2025 while you get two scales of the Planetary Archivist free in your packages) to do the required work.  There will be no other news and no releases for the rest of June beyond that which follows below.

Our website will have a new look. This will be easier to navigate and will have a greatly deeper and expanded search function. Some pages will shrink or even vanish and others will come in their stead. Your account with us and the cart will not be affected so you can order as normal during this time (the team will be working as normal) and do not be concerned when the look of the website changes. We will be working on it the whole time. Any questions are welcome to sales@alternative-armies.com as always.

The sculpt of the 28mm Elf Banner Bearer in the dismounted Lancers

When the new iteration of the website is in place we will be adding the most requested features to it. This will include a dynamic Wish List, more functionality in Account Management and a full Loyalty System. More on each of these at the time. Alternative Armies always gives you more and listens to its customers.

Lastly at the same time the website attains its new look, layout and feel we will cease our use of Blogger for our news and articles. Instead a new dedicated portal will begin which will contain all news, free articles, scenarios, resources and such for us and the game systems.  This will be announced once ready and will be linked centrally to the website.  It will become a great place to digitally hang out as it were.

So expect a wee bit of viewing disruption in the next two weeks as work progresses but be assured all is well and the end result will be worth it.

Thank you for your Time.

Planetary Archivist Garren Madwon in two scales free in all orders until 26th June

“Garren Madwon serves as a guardian of knowledge across the known galaxy. His beautifully sown robes signify his revered status while the astrotech staff is a multi-functional tool capable of accessing ancient data archives, projecting holographic star charts or even defending against threats. His helmet with a visor connects him to a wide neural network, allowing interface with planetary databases or to scan alien artefacts in real-time. He travels between worlds preserving history and uncovering lost technologies. Garren is a bridge between the past and the future.”

This new free in all orders code is a first for Alternative Armies. The same character in two scales!  Yes, 28mm and 15mm versions of a sci-fi Human.  You get both automatically free in every order shipped out (no digital download only orders sorry) until 26th June 2025.  You need do nothing but order and as many orders as you desire.  You may also purchase one or other or both of the free miniatures and you will still get the pair free in the package.  

AS032 Planetary Archivist Garren Madwon: Two nearly identical metal miniatures in 28mm and 15mm scales which are both one piece.  Great for any sci-fi game system. A Human in robes laced with golden threads with an astrotech staff, neuro helmet and a holstered blast pistol The pair are one code and you may have the 28mm on its own as AS03228 in the Alternate Stars Range and the smaller one in the HOF 15mm Range as AS03215 if you desire.

With his astrotech staff this 28mm character will work as a specialist or a civilian or even a space opera monk on your table.  Above next to other Alternate Stars miniature a Star Merc and Info Bot as well as a Female Betrayer from the Ion Age and Psi Operative by Halcyon Miniatures.

Exploring alien worlds and recording their histories in 15mm scale gaming he can be a neuro-jacker or an interfacer with non-human technology. Above next to the SHM100 Security Droid as well as Security Force Alpha, Post Apoc Warrior and Rim Merc from the HOF Range.

The idea for Garren Madwon came from a pencil sketch by our dear friend Andy Gorman who is a talented chap and did (among other things) the cover art for HOF Fire Team written by Gav Syme and Bob Minadeo.  He has been rather under the weather so it was our pleasure to turn his sketch into a dual scale metal reality!

It has been a year since Halcyon Miniatures partnered up with Alternative Armies and to celebrate until 2nd June 2025 we have three offers on that range. See the ARTICLE for full details but in essence buy three figures get one free, buy a set get that one and another free and buy all the sets get the mighty Gnawbuck Mutagen plus two miniatures free.

Thanks for your Time.

Another Cold Dawn a Free Flintloque Scenario

Part two of the World of Valon articles to enjoy.  Following the recent release of the 55524 Skeletov Cossacks we present a full size free Flintloque scenario which sees them face off against Elf Dragoons in a snowy cavalry action. See and download here or head for the Free Downloads page for everything there is to have.  You will need the free Uniformation article for the Skeletov Cossacks for this scenario.

Weak rays.  Always weak.  The sun here took the seemingly endless ink of night away in this accursed land but it never made it truly day. Not the day of Armorica where the grass was lush and green.  Where the maidens danced with flowers in their hair and smiled at dashing young officers about to make a name for themselves fighting the savage races.

“Captain.  I think we are about to have some company. Riders a league off.”

Captain Pierre Sanson of the 22nd Line Dragoons was dragged from his memories and pleasures once known back into the now.  The now which had his beard coated in frost and the metal of his helmet able to remove the skin from unprotected hands. Reaching down to pat the neck of his horse he felt the animal shivering despite its thick blankets and saddle fittings. He cooed it and soothed it. This campaign had been the worst any Elf had ever seen; worse than the sands of Aegpyt.

He knew it was the enemy before he gazed into the distance and it was.  It was no mortal cavalry.  The horses were nothing but bones animated by some Wylde Magicke unknown in civilised Urop and their riders the same. Leering skulls with bright blue sashes and caps. Wicked swords raised in silent challenge....

Another Dawn Flintloque Scenario: A four page PDF with all you need for a solo play or two player game taking the side of the Undead or the Ferach Empire...who will see another dawn? CLICK HERE to Download.

We have a wide array of 28mm scale scenics suitable for your Flintloque scenarios including barricades, camp fire, walls, wayside shrine and the Bread Oven.

Currently in our Deals and Offers are two character miniatures 5005J Madame Boniface and 55017 Count Kustosov ideal for the Witchlands and your collection.

Enjoy the scenario!

Celebrating a year of Halcyon Minatures with mini event until 2nd June 2025

It has been just over a year since Halcyon Miniatures partnered up with Alternative Armies to produce their range of high quality metal and resin 28mm miniatures.  This sci-fi range has grown to over forty codes since with all manner of space adventurers, soldiers, knights and more for a space opera setting; even some mighty Warlouses and the hulking Gnawbuck Mutagen.  We felt a wee celebration was on the cards so until 2nd June 2025 these excellent offers apply to every ‘HAL’ Halcyon code.  Here we go!

Every 28mm miniature in the range requires a ‘slot base’ as they are on tabs.  Alternative Armies has created slot bases in resin and every one of Halcyon’s figures on foot comes with a free 30mm round resin slot base.

Offer Number One: If you purchase ANY three Halcyon Miniatures (infantry miniatures) or one Warlouse with Rider (HAL032 to HAL040) or the HAL042 Gnawbuck Mutagen you will automatically get HAL003 Helmet Homunculus with base in your package.

Offer Number Two: If you purchase ANY ONE of the Halcyon Miniatures Sets (HALP01 to HALP05) not only will you have a saving but also you will automatically get HAL003 AND you will also gain for free HAL002 Psi Operative with base in the package!

Offer Number Three: Going all in. If you decide to purchase ALL of the Halcyon Miniatures Sets (HALP01 to HALP05) gaining yourself the entire range with a saving we will put in HAL042 Gnawbuck Mutagen kit (worth 27.50GBP) in the package along with HAL003 and HAL002.

Please note you get each free miniature at the level of purchase requiring to be met and it shall not double.  For example if you buy six single miniatures you will gain only one free HAL003 and if you buy two Halcyon Sets you will gain HAL003 and HAL002 one of each.

Lastly until 29th May 2025 every order placed with us for shipping (include all Halcyon Miniatures event orders) will automatically get AS030 Repair Bot included in the package.  After 29th May a new free code will be announced and it shall be included in all orders up to 2nd June and beyond.

We hope you enjoy this celebration of a talented sculptor.

Free article Skeletrov Cossacks for Flintloque and Slaughterloo

Part one of two World of Valon articles to enjoy; next week for the other.  Following the recent release of the 55524 Skeletrov Cossacks we present the ‘Uniformation’ article for these bone riders for use in Flintloque and Slaughterloo.  Giving you their uniforms, game statistics and more.  See and download here or head for the Free Downloads page for everything for every system we publish.

Like a cloud of glittering snowflakes the cossack riders of the Dark Czar hound the Grande Armee du Norde circling ever around its trudging troops.  Skeletons and Zombies drawn from all over the vastness of the Witchlands dressed in a multitude of colours and atop silent dead mounts. The Skeletov Cossacks are numerous and remorseless on the battlefield sweeping in on isolated groups and putting them to the sword.  They are hunters and chasers. 

The Skeletal Cossacks follow up on the Moskova Volunteers expanding the ranks as we move towards an entire new division of the dead to oppose the Emperor Mordred and his Elves.

55524 Skeletov Cossacks: This code contains five different 28mm scale metal Skeletal riders and five Skeletal Horses.  Dressed in robes these Cossacks of the Donne are armed with curved sabres with bone hilts.  An officer with pistol, musician with horn, standard bearer with pole and two poses of trooper.  

The horses are supplied with two pieces (55524H) easily assembled. As with all larger codes you can choose from the set of five riders with five horses or a unit of ten with a saving or a single pose with horse. Supplied with our resin cartouche style bases. 

Uniformation Skeletov Cossacks:  A two page PDF with game rules for Flintloque and Slaughterloo. CLICK HERE to Download or visit the Free Downloads page for this and a vast array of free resources. 

Get into Flintloque by taking the side of Mordred or the Dark Czar…. 5026 Death in the Snow.

The second article to come is a full size solo or two player Flintloque scenario which sees a patrol of hungry and tired Elf Dragoons having to drive off Cossacks before the infantry following them draw near....in Another Dawn...

Thanks for your Time.

Pirate Rich Paints 28mm Erin Celtic Myth

Sometimes we get a treat and a little journey to follow on ‘X’ by getting tagged.  This happened with Pirate Rich Paints (check him out) when he came across a 30 year old blister from our Erin Celtic Mythology Range and decided to assemble and paint it followed by a few more miniatures from the range.  Kindly he gave permission to share this..enjoy!

One of the highlights of the entire Erin range is the war chariot.  Code CM11 Milesian Chariot was remolded two years ago and comes in many pieces including a driver and warrior along with two horses.  

By request you can choose the pack or parts of it on its page.  There it is in its 1990’s packaging about to be assembled and painted.

Pirate Rich did some excellent brushwork he really did.  Super vivid in its colours and he added some scratchbuilt reins as well.  A rather different take to our own.

CM15-03 Wolfhound Walking and CM15-02 Wolfhound Sitting are the ‘pets’ of Fionn MacCumhail and Pirate Rich took his ones and gave them a super deep grey tone of fur.  We went with a reddish hue on our own ones on the website.

Thank you for your Time.

SHM111 Farfield and Mauser new 15mm release

“Mercenaries and privateers, Farfield and Mauser fight wherever there is profit to be found. When not under contract, they ply the space lanes in their twin ships, smuggling and seeking out opportunity. The two seem an unlikely pairing: Farfield the burly, brooding barbarian from a backwater star system, and Mauser the small, impish rascal from a metropolis-planet, wrapped in a Chameleon stealth-cloak. But each of the rogues complements the other's skills, and goads the other to ever more daring feats. Commanding their two crews of star-borne buccaneers, the two wandering sword masters seek adventure, whatever side it may come from.”

The SHM (Self Help Miniatures) Range expands today with a new aspiring sculptor’s first molded miniatures.  Two 15mm scale characters sculpted by Ed Willems great for your sci-fi table.  See the whole range of over one hundred codes of aliens, robots, humans, creatures, vehicles and more.  Rather odd and unique.

SHM111 Farfield and Mauser:  This pack contains two different 15mm scale metal miniatures which are supplied unpainted and without bases.

Alternative Armies likes to foster talent and interest and to that end back in 2008 we created the SHM idea. 'Self Help Miniatures' are designed by aspiring sculpters who in return for giving their creations to us to get into the hobby and gain experience. As a result a dozen designers have submitted designs to the SHM Range. If you are keen on seeing what it takes to get into this send us an email on sales@alternative-armies.com with your idea.

Have a browse for unique miniatures that otherwise would likely not exist. Designers in the SHM Range include: Sergio Gonzalez, Eli Arndt, Steve Hazuka, Fjodin (Nick Kondratov), Rob Alderman, Elton Waters, Jeff Worley, Hugh Bannerman, Layton Fellows, Eve Hallow, Tom Dee, Christian Cuello, Craig Armstrong and Will Grundy.  The range also includes Richard Smith’s entire Star Viking array of miniatures.

This is our last general new release before we announce the overhaul and upgrading of our website and our news site as well but more on this next week plus the next new free in all orders code...

Thanks for your Time.