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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Monday, 10 March 2025

Warbot III new any scale miniature free in orders until 24th April plus news

Spring is upon us!  Yes, the winter is near done even in Scotland (some ruddy strong storms hit us as you might recall) and with it something a lot of wargamers have been looking forward to and marking on their calendars nears….the Spring Mega Event.  The event begins on Thursday 27th March 2025 and will have more than fifty new releases as well as the blanket discount across our huge array of ranges. Full details when the time comes and now we say goodbye to EH09 Flower of Evil III as it joins all the other Formerly Free Codes with a hearty saving and we say hello to some heavy hitting firepower instead for free.

Until 24th April 2025 the new AS031 Warbot III model is automatically put into every order shipped out from us. You need do nothing but place an order for anything which is physical (so no Digital Download only orders sorry), as many orders as you wish, of any value you want and you can also order Warbot III itself and you will still get one free included.  When we say free we mean it.  Auto in every package sent out.  Shown with Armed Crew (AS024 to AS027).


AS031 Warbot III:  This code contains all the parts to assemble one any scale use four legged robot armed with a missile pod and two rotary cannons.  A resin body and two sets of legs with two identical metal cannons. It is 40mm across and 25mm to tallest point. Added to the Alternate Stars 28mm science fiction range where you will find its two brothers (see them below) and much else.  

In 6mm scale the Warbot is a full size mecha, in 15mm scale it is a battlesuit or walker with a pilot and in 28mm it is a sentry robot or mobile enforcer.  Take a look and see...

Aiding the Planetary Militia in a running gun battle with Human Betrayers deep in the lower levels of a domed city.  The 28mm Ion Age Range.

Advancing over scrub ground as a walker alongside the Star Mercs of the HOF 15mm Science Fiction Range.

Rebel forces mount an evening attack on a gas refinery in 6mm scale with models from the Bradley Miniatures Range.

We will be pretty quiet for the next two weeks as we get ready for the Spring Mega Event and as always we thank you for your custom and support of an independent and family owned business.  This spring is going to be a 28mm, 15mm and 6mm blast!

Thanks for your Time.

Thursday, 6 March 2025

An Unearthly Garden of Delights…third plant...

It is your last chance to get the excellent EH09 Flower of Evil III automatically in your order from Alternative Armies.  In the afternoon (UK time) of 10th March 2025 it shall be replaced with another brand new free code. You need do nothing but place an order which is shipped and the Flower will automatically included by us for free.  You can order anything and any number of times including the free Flower itself and it will be included each time.


Our unearthly garden now has three monstrous plants in it all of which work in any scale and most settings of tabletop gaming. See them and everything else ever free on our WEBSITE.  Every former free code has a great saving on it due to being produced in such large amounts.


What can you use the Flowers of Evil for?  

Well just about anything.  

How about….


A titanic bio threat in 6mm Science Fiction wargaming?


A dungeon creation in 28mm Fantasy against the Undead Legions or Dwarfish Hosts?


A serious peril found by the Savage Lizardmen in 15mm fantasy games with the HOT Range?


A work of insane science gone wrong for the foot soldiers of the Corporate Ashigaru to deal with in HOF 15mm science fiction?


Lastly encountered by the valiant Starvaulters on a lost world near the Prydian Precinct for the 28mm Ion Age.


Finally it is your last chance to take advantage of our Deals and Special Offers current round which will also end on the 10th when the free code changes. Save 25% on the HOF27 Maginot Tower as well as a Fomorian Storm Warrior, the 28mm Mortar Set and 6mm Stalker Tanks until then.

See you all on Monday...with a big surprise..one with more legs than usual….

Monday, 3 March 2025

Sponsoring the ADLG 15mm Tournament at Recon 2025

We were approached once more to offer sponsorship prizes for the winner and runner ups at this year’s Recon 2025 convention. We were happy to do so with early Medieval packs from our 15mm range.  For those who are able to and are keen to attend here at the details.

The ADLG (Art de la Guerre) 15mm Feudal/Medieval Tournament is happening on April 26th Saturday from 9:00am to 17:50pm.  It will be a 200AP event of a total of Three rounds. The scale being played is 15mm.  You should bring a table mat and terrain as well when attending. The armies eligible are from 1000 AD to 1540 AD from the lists in the ADLG rulebook.

Venue: Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center/ Celebration, 3011 Maingate Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA

You can learn more about the Recon Convention on its WEBSITE.  If you decide to attend look for the ADLG Tournament on the Saturday and ask for Tom when you reach the room.

We supplied ME4 MI Foot Soldier, ME7 Lt Med Bowman and MEC5 Teutonic Knight 13th Century packs for the prizes.  All the miniatures are singles on our website with lots to choose from.

Thanks for your time.