The Alternative Armies Blog

Welcome to the Alternative Armies blog. This blog tells you all about what we are up to and it is where we post our latest tabletop gaming news and articles.
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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Wednesday 21 November 2018

Noncorporialski Line Wraith packs released for Flintloque

“A lot of the Dark Czar's mortal allies come from Diberia and are the rebel Werewolves of that troubled land but some are far stranger.  Appearing silently the ghostly shako’s which seemed to hover above the snows the Wraiths pledged their strength to the Star Wraith for rewards unknown to all but the arch evil on the throne himself.  They can be killed in battle as their form cannot be sustained when struck by iron, steel or lead.  Wylde Magicke allows them to touch and carry their own weapons.  It is not unusual for novice Ferach soldiers to run away screaming when encountering Wraiths.”


Brand new miniatures for Flintloque and Slaughterloo!  Meet the Wraiths in this article and there is also a free two page Uniformation article to download too.

NONCORPORIALSKI LINE
Advancing with an unnerving silence, seeming to almost glide over the ground the Wraiths of the Noncorporialski are strange soldiers.  It is perfectly possible to destroy these Wraiths as the impact of shotte and balle from cannons and muskets along with sword blades disrupts and negates the Magickes that sustain the Wraith.  In voluminous black robes and hoods and their muskets held level some enemies have been known to run screaming in the faceless momentum of these troops.  They operate in Regular sections of about twelve Wraiths armed with Standard Muskets, Their uniforms consist of a black foot length robe with some equipment that is generally brown along with a black shako with red and white furnishings.


55522 1st Noncorporialski Line (20 Miniatures) 
This code gives options of a set of ten miniatures for skirmishing or a unit of twenty miniatures with a saving for mass battle or a single trooper booster for customising. The 1st Noncorporialski Line dressed in robes and hoods are Wraith in the service of the Dark Czar.  The skirmish pack contains an officer, musician, standard bearer, sergeant as well as six mixed (from four poses) troopers with Musket.  The unit contains this as well as ten more mixed troopers with Musket taken from all poses.  Note 55025 1st Noncorporialski Veterans is not included in this mix.  When you choose a single trooper booster you will get one of four random poses with Musket avoiding doubles if possible.  Easy to assemble.  Supplied with 25mm square resin cartouche bases.  Assembly required.  You can choose also all options painted and based ready for play.  Use the options on the product page.  Go HERE.  45.00GBP per unit.


55023 1st Noncorporialski Colours (4 Miniatures)
This pack contains four 28mm scale resin miniatures in four different poses.  These are the officers and leaders of the 1st Noncorporialski Line dressed in robes and hoods as is befitting a Wraith in the service of the Dark Czar.  Each is composed of a different one piece body along with two separate different arms.  An officer with Pistol and Sword, a Musician with Kettle Drums, a Sergeant with Sword and Musket and lastly a Standard Bearer with (white metal) banner pole and Musket.  Easy to assemble.  Supplied with 25mm square resin cartouche bases.  Assembly required.  You can choose from a pack or a painted and based pack ready for play.  Use the options on the product page.  Go HERE.  10.00GBP per pack.

55024 1st Noncorporialski Privates (4 Miniatures)
This pack contains four 28mm scale resin miniatures in four different poses.  Armed with muskets these are the typical troopers of the 1st Noncorporialski Line dressed in robes and hoods as is befitting a Wraith in the service of the Dark Czar.  Each is composed of a different one piece body with one arm along with a separate different arm holding musket.  Easy to assemble.  Supplied with 25mm square resin cartouche bases.  Assembly required.  You can choose from a pack or a painted and based pack ready for play.  Use the options on the product page.  Go HERE.  10.00GBP per pack.


55025 1st Noncorporialski Veterans (2 Miniatures)
This pack contains two 28mm resin miniatures in different poses.  Add some character troopers or officers to your 1st Noncorporialski Line with these two Wraiths.  Each is composed of a different one piece body with one arm along with a special separate arm.  One Wraith is armed with a Mace and the other is holding a severed Elf Head.  Easy to assemble.  Supplied with 25mm square resin cartouche bases.  Assembly required.  You can choose from a pack or a painted and based pack ready for play.  Use the options on the product page.  Go HERE.  5.00GBP per pack.


Using the Noncorporialski in your Games
We present a free two page Uniformation article which gives background as well as game statistics for Flintloque and Slaughterloo for the Wraiths of the Witchlands.  There are also statistics blocks and two new character profiles to put into play.  CLICK HERE to download the article which fits in with 5026 Death in the Snow and 5030 Slaughterloo.




If you are new to the World of Valon then you will want to check out our Begin in Flintloque page which tells you how to get started.  These new miniatures go excellently with 5024 Escape the Dark Czar boxed set and feature in 5026 Death in the Snow game book; put them up against your Elf infantry!  For more experienced fans of our game world or those with a collection already you can check out Slaughterloo the mass battle rules on its own page which also features whole divisions of troops in a box (saving usually 18% off list prices).

This is our last set of release this month and we do hope you have enjoyed the weeks of fun seeing all the new and great figures and have enjoyed the Mega Event too.  Thank you!

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Monday 19 November 2018

New 28mm Wraiths and Wraith Riders released

"Keep your wits about you and strain your hearing to the utmost for it will perhaps save your life. They do not so much walk as glide and no breath passes from them. Speed and strength contained within a robe that moves as it is alive but seems to contain no form at all. Once given a goal they will seek until the end of time to bring death to their prey. A blade of iron thrust into the robe will work as will spells and incantations. But listen, always listen for there will be little time for preparation when the Wraiths come for you." 


Alternative Armies is delighted to release into our VNT High Fantasy 28mm range three new packs of Undead great for any game system. See the Undead Legions range HERE or read on for more information about our new Wraiths which are totally compatible for our classic VNT28 Wraiths pack which is very popular. I have always loved these creatures since I was a lad reading books about them.


VNT28 Wraiths 
This code contains four different white metal miniatures approx 28mm average height. Poses in this code are as follows: Wraith with two Swords, Wraith with two handed Sword, Wraith with Axe and Wraith gliding forward with Sword. You can choose from a pack of miniatures or single poses or three packs with an extra saving all on website page. Supplied Unassembled and Unpainted with no bases. We recommend our 25mm square cartouche resin bases. Go HERE. 8.00GBP per pack. 


VNT43 Wraiths II 
This code contains four different white metal miniatures approx 28mm average height. Poses in this code are as follows: Wraith with Snake Tongue Sword, Wraith with Polearm and Mace, Wraith with twin Swords and Wraith with Spear and Long Dagger. You can choose from a pack of miniatures or single poses or three packs with an extra saving all on website page. Supplied Unassembled and Unpainted with no bases. We recommend our 25mm square cartouche resin bases. Go HERE. 8.00GBP per pack. 


VNT44 Wraith Riders 
This code contains two different mounted white metal and grey tone resin miniatures in 28mm scale. Poses in this code are as follows: Wraith with two hands Sword overhead sitting on a skeletal horse which has a separate saddle roll. Wraith with Polearm raised sitting on a skeletal horse which has a separate saddle roll. You can choose from a pack of miniatures or single poses or three packs with an extra saving all on website page. Supplied Unassembled and Unpainted with no bases. We recommend our 25mm by 50mm rectangle cartouche resin bases. Go HERE. 8.00GBP per pack. 


VNT45 Wraith Riders II 
This code contains two different mounted white metal and grey tone resin miniatures in 28mm scale. Poses in this code are as follows: Wraith with Great Sword overhead sitting on a skeletal horse which has a separate saddle roll. Wraith with Sword sitting on a skeletal horse which has a separate saddle roll. You can choose from a pack of miniatures or single poses or three packs with an extra saving all on website page. Supplied Unassembled and Unpainted with no bases. We recommend our 25mm by 50mm rectangle cartouche resin bases. Go HERE. 8.00GBP per pack. 

5024E Zombie Horse 28mm Scale for Most Riders 
This pack contains one 28mm scale resin Zombie Horse taken from 5024 Escape the Dark Czar sets and also used in 55517 Spektrov Curiassiers and our VNT Fantasy Wraiths. It will fit most 28mm riders and comes with a separate saddle roll. You can select this option or the 'E1' option which also comes with two Kettle Drums as shown for a musician. Go HERE. 2.00GBP. 

Some in game photos (from our system DarkeStorme) of the Wraiths including a vicious fight with Guild Assassins!




The darkness descends upon the land with the arrival of the silent Wraiths! If you liked our VNT Range then you might want to check out other 28mm fantasy ranges we have. Click on the links to visit these ranges to see what we have. 


Thanks for Reading, 

GBS

Friday 16 November 2018

HOF121 SFA Bear Cat Battlesuit 15mm many uses kit released

A new code added to the HOF 15mm Science Fiction range for November 2018.  Security Force Alpha (SFA) brings the stompy in with a battlesuit kit fit for anything for low to high intensity warfare and also civilian construction and repair roles (six build options in the pack).  These follow up on the SFA Personalities and Dogs last time as well as  Tracker Wheeled Bikes and Portable Weapon Platforms with Gun Crew plus the Trencher Tracked Bikes from previous releases and are great for any game system and fit right in with the rest of the array of the SFA. Go HERE or read on for more.


“All across the core star systems and on Terra itself there is a need for security after, during and even before the high rollers and expensive kit arrives in the battle zone. Security Force Alpha is just that force filling in as police, paramilitaries, mercenaries and planetary militias too. They are the faceless grunts that do the thankless jobs needed by all those who govern, control or enforce. Use them as you will from the near to the far future!”

Alternative Armies has embarked upon expanding the Security Force Alpha (SFA) array of codes within the HOF 15mm Science Fiction Range in conjunction with prolific wargamer Fred Richards who has a vision of space colony warfare in the near future which we find captivating and wanted to get in on.  From the mind of Mr Richards and the guys at Alternative Armies comes the fifth release in this thread the multi-role battlesuit as a part of Fred's vision for the future.


HOF121 Bear Cat Battlesuit
This pack contains one 15mm scale white metal and grey tone resin vehicle kit which can be outfitted in several roles.  The Bear Cat (known as the Hell Cat in its loaded for battle variants) is composed of a lower body part, an upper body part which includes armoured cockpit as well as a left arm ending in a fist and right arm ending in a wrist.   Fittings for that wrist supplied are a twin barrel rotary cannon, a large chainsaw and a large power drill.  There are also two supplied top mount weapon options a missile pod and a machine gun.  Assemble your battlesuit for war or construction work or as a scrapheap post apoc project.  Use the pieces left over for your bits box.  When built the Bear Cat is approx 45mm tall.  This code is supplied unassembled and unpainted and without a base.   It goes excellently with any science fiction force in 15mm scale.  Go HERE.  8.00GBP.


Above is a picture of the parts of this code as supplied.  A lot of variety!

Here are two examples of the Bear Cat.  The first in the colours of Security Force Alpha fitted out for war and the second is a space scheme for a battlesuit outfitted to break into moon domes.  Enjoy!




We are very lucky to have pro-painted examples of the Bear Cat from the legend that is Mastergunz over the USA.  His take on this battlesuit comes in two forms one for combat and the other for construction.  Here are his shots, all make from the kit parts and ain't they ruddy awesome!



If you are interested in fielding a force of these Human Soldiers then you are in for a treat as there is a very wide array of choice for you.  Here is a list of all of the current Security Force Alpha packs.


HOFA01 Security Force Alpha Core Box
(Save 20% off list with a whole force from codes HOF112,HOF113, HOF27, HOF28 choosing propulsion type.  75 Infantry, 2 Defence Turrets, 6 Vehicles.)

HOF121 Bear Cat Battlesuit
HOF120 SFA Personalties
HOF119 SFA Tracker Urban Bike Command
HOF118 SFA Tracker Urban Bikes
HOF117 SFA Support Platform Platoon
HOF116 SFA Trencher Bike Command
HOF115 SFA Trencher Bikes
HOF113 SFA Support Trooper Sprue
HOF112 SFA Trooper Sprue
HOF111 Scrofa Wheeled AFV
HOF109 SFA Crewed Skimmers
HOF27 Maginot Defence Turret kit
HOF28A Charger MkII APC Wheeled
HOF28B Charger MkII APC Hover
HOF28C Charger MKII APC Tracked
HOF86 Human Medical Team
HOF95 SFA Command
HOF97 SFA Troopers with SMG
HOF98 SFA Sergeants
HOF99 SFA Shotgun Troopers
HOF100 SFA Support Troopers
HOF101 SFA Anti Armour Troopers
HOF102 SFA Riot Team
HOF104 SFA Elite Troopers
HOF106 SFA Female Troopers
HOF7 SFA Jump Pack Troopers
HOF8 SFA Jump Pack Sergeants

See you out there among the Colonies of Mankind in the HOF 15mm Science Fiction Range.

If you like this miniature awesome then you might want to check out our other 15mm sci-fi ranges.  A huge choice of new and classic as well as all manner of characters, infantry, vehicles, robots and more.  We also have a wicked cool 6mm range from Bradley Miniatures.  Click on the links to visit these ranges to see more.



Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Wednesday 14 November 2018

HOT 15mm Fantasy range expands with new packs of Wraiths!

Have you got an Undead 15mm Army?  Need some gliding death dealers for it?  Here at Alternative Armies we have you covered with our new packs and re-mastered pack too which give you more than a dozen Wraiths to put into the fray against the living.  Go to the mighty HOT 15mm Fantasy Range now with one hundred and twenty codes HERE or read on for more.


We have gone a little Wraith mad at Alternative Armies this November with not only these new 15mm Wraiths but also new 28mm Wraiths and a whole new unit with characters of Wraiths for Flintloque too.  Sculpted by Sam Croes these diminutive robed servants of the Necromancer have really grown on me!


HOT114 Wraiths (16 Miniatures)
This pack contains sixteen 15mm scale white metal miniatures in a random but even mix of four poses. The poses are as follows: Wraith with Spear, Wraith with curved Sword overhead, Wraith with Sword Raised, Wraith with Poleaxe.  As with all HOT miniatures you can select a pack or a sampler of one of each pose from this code for skirmish gaming.  Great for any game system these miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted.  Go HERE.  5.00GBP per pack. 


HOT115 Wraiths II (16 Miniatures)
This pack contains sixteen 15mm scale white metal miniatures in a random but even mix of four poses. The poses are as follows: Wraith with Axe, Wraith brandishing curved Sword, Wraith with severed Head raised, Wraith with Halberd.  As with all HOT miniatures you can select a pack or a sampler of one of each pose from this code for skirmish gaming.  Great for any game system these miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted.  Go HERE.  5.00GBP per pack. 


HOT36 Wraith Cavalry (6 Mounted Miniatures) 
This pack contains six 15mm scale white metal miniatures (rider and mount) in a random but even mix of four poses. The poses are as follows: Wraith with Sword on Undead Horse, Wraith with curved Sword on Undead Horse, Wraith with Spear on Undead Horse, Wraith with double headed Axe on Undead Horse.  As with all HOT miniatures you can select a pack or a sampler of one of each pose from this code for skirmish gaming.  Great for any game system these miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted.  Go HERE.  5.00GBP per pack. 


We have re-mastered the popular Wraith Lord on Fell Beast to go alongside these new packs and it is looking glorious.


HOT74 Wraith Lord on Fell Beast
This pack contains one 15mm scale white metal kit consisting of the Fell Beast Body, Left Wing, Right Wing and Wraith Lord rider with Crown and Mace.  A flying scout or general for your Necromancer of Evil armies.  A Lord of Shadow.  The Fell Beast is approx 40mm from head to tail.  Great for any game system and goes excellently with our other HOT codes for Wraiths and Undead.  Supplied unassembled and unpainted.  Go HERE.  5.00GBP per pack.

Wraith riders battle a Cockatrice
The Wraith Lord commands a Ghoul Dragon
Wraiths deal death to passing Ogres


The living are in peril with the coming of these Wraiths!  If you like them then you might want to check out our other 15mm fantasy ranges.  A huge choice of new and classic as well as all manner of characters, beasts and monsters plus of course the excellent Sengoku Japanese Fantasy Range.  We also have HOTT 24AP Armies and 15mm Buildings.  Click on the links to visit these ranges to see what we have.


Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Monday 12 November 2018

Black Friday Season Mega Event 2018 now on and biggest of the year!

Now on and until 9am GMT Tuesday 27th November there is a Black Friday Season Mega Event happening at Alternative Armies. We have automatic Free Worldwide Shipping on all orders over 15GBP of product placed in the cart (you need do nothing but add to cart but please note tracked shipping remains a flat 10GBP charge to select) and we have TEN brand new releases too during the event.  Each of these new releases ALONG WITH EVERY OTHER CODE ON THE WEBSITE is 10% off regular price during the event and they are all online now with a place holder image; getting their own news during the event.  We have new 28mm Fantasy, 15mm Fantasy, 15mm Science Fiction and new Flintloque releases too.   Go HERE or read on.


All of these releases (minus their images) are now online along with all our other special offers for the event and more. We will feature each new release in its own news article on its day in detail during this event. Here are the new codes and the top offers we have alongside our free postage! Its huge and it will end with a Cyber Monday (26th Nov) promotion on all our digital download books (all the other deals are still on during Cyber Monday too).  We will be shipping almost every day during the event worldwide. Enjoy and here are the details.

New Releases! 
All of these brand new codes are on the website now on the New Releases page as well as their own sections of the website.

28mm Fantasy Range


VNT43 Wraiths II (4 Miniatures)
VNT44 Wraith Riders (2 Mounted Miniatures)
VNT45 Wraith Riders II (2 Mounted Miniatures)
VNT28 Wraiths (4 Miniatures) (Re-Mastered 2018)

Flintloque and Slaughterloo





15mm Fantasy Range

HOT114 Wraiths (16 Miniatures)
HOT115 Wraiths II (16 Miniatures)
HOT36 Wraith Cavalry (6 Mounted Miniatures)
HOT74 Wraith Lord on Fell Beast (1 Miniature) (Re-Mastered 2018)

15mm Science Fiction Range

HOF121 SFA Bear Cat Battlesuit (1 Multi-Pose Kit)


Black Friday Mega Event 10% off Everything On the Website
That's correct during the event we have taken 10% off every single code on the website in all of the ranges in all of the scales.  This is on top of free shipping.  This applies to miniatures, books, downloads, dice, bases and of course our pro-painted service.  All normal priced codes (not bundles or divisional boxes which are already discounted) are ten percent reduced on screen.  All you need do is add to cart as the discount is already applied.  Have a browse of our ranges using this LIST on our blog or by going across the top menu of the website home page HERE.


Cyber Monday Mega Digital Event!
On our Digital Downloads page you can find titles such as Flintloque, Slaughterloo, Furioso, Sulphur, Sengoku Monster Hunter, USEME, HOF Fire Team, Age of Might and Steel and others.  Paid for downloads which are 30% cheaper during the event ending 9am GMT 27th November 2018.  This is ten percent further off the already twenty percent less than the print version.  A 30% saving. Go HERE.


If you have not already done so we urge you to go to our website home page, scroll to the bottom and join our mailing list through the box provided there. You will also not miss out on all the new releases and fun as we send out each day's new release and news as well as regular news and more after the Black Friday event.


Lastly if you wish to combine orders with our smaller sister site The Ion Age then you can and you get access to the offers and free shipping. Send an email to info@theionage.com and list out all the codes you want from both websites along with your shipping address and your paypal email. We will respond with a total and send you an invoice to pay. Easy and you can get ahold of the brand new Magog 15mm scale giant mecha.

Thanks for reading and enjoy the biggest event of the year! 

GBS