Grinning Skull and SHM new releases!

Two new releases this time in two different ranges.  From Grinning Skull the home of weirdness for 28mm and 15mm scales is a new pack of four creatures and now in the SHM range the first 15mm sculpt by Brendon Sterma the Penguin Commissar.  Go HERE for Grinning Skull and HERE for the near one hundred unique sculpts in the 'Self Help Miniatures' range.

Strange stuff eh!

GRNP11 Klorzid Seeders Pack – Go HERE. 

The latest new from Grinning Skull Miniatures this pack can be taken as is or select one of the four poses from it.  Following up on the Klorzid Killer Plants pack there is a Two Headed Sprouter a Klorzid Sapling as well as a Nightmare Spider and a Worm Pile.  Exotically odd miniatures great for many game systems.  You can get the pack or singles from it from the options on the page.  There are also scale shots for you to look at next to a 28mm Druidess and a 15mm SFA Trooper.

Did you miss the awesome that is the Zarglians or the other Klorzids?  These are a real treat for your space opera or post apoc games.  See the entire range HERE.

SHM94 Smolboi Penguin Commissar – Go HERE. 

Brand new in the Self Help Miniatures (SHM) range, which is almost at one hundred unique miniatures by aspiring designers is a great little chap sculpted by Brendon Sterma.  Standing 12mm tall this Penguin is armed with a pistol and wearing a long coat and shako this commissar brings the law!

There is a massive choice of unique 15mm scale miniatures in the SHM Range including the entire Star Vikings set of packs.  Take a look and see all manner of aliens and more.  

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Zarglian Invader forces released at Grinning Skull Miniatures

From the mad mind of Will Grundy at Grinning Skull Miniatures comes three new packs of Zarglian Invaders. Great for 28mm and 15mm games these alien creatures are all tentacles and exposed brains; armed with ray guns and mighty disintegration guns too. Two large characters, three warriors and five smaller warriors for a total of ten poses plus a super value collected all pack.  Near Future, Post Apocalyptic and Space Opera systems.  Great fun and there are now near sixty codes in the range including mutant chickens, killer plants, goatmen and the Oggum.  Go HERE or read on for more.  

GRNP10 The Zarglian Invaders

This super value pack contains one of each of the alien Zarglians taken from codes GRN31,32,33 as well as GRN53 and GRN54 plus GRN55, 56,57,58,59 a mix of resin and white metal miniatures. Miniatures from the Grinning Skull Range. Suitable for use in any science fiction or post apocalyptic wargaming setting in 28mm or 15mm scales.  From 10mm to 23mm to 34mm tall.  Armed with fusion cannon, heavy ray guns and energy weapons.  Save 15% off the regular single miniature prices and get the whole set in one place.  Go HERE.

GRNP02 Zarglian Invaders

Pack of Five Miniatures. This value pack gathers together codes GRN31 to GRN33 resin miniatures for a total of five miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. Miniatures from the Grinning Skull Range. Suitable for use in any science fiction or post apocalyptic wargaming setting.  Approx 23mm in height.  You can also select single poses from this pack.  Go HERE.

GRNP07 Zargling Squad

Pack of Five Miniatures. This value pack gathers together codes GRN55 to GRN59 white metal miniatures for a total of five miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. Miniatures from the Grinning Skull Range. Suitable for use in any science fiction or post apocalyptic wargaming setting.  Approx 15mm in height.  You can also select single poses from this pack.  Go HERE.

GRN53 Zarglian High Priest

This code contains one resin miniature.  The grand overlord of the Zarglain; the High Prefect.  Armed with an energy beamer.  Use it as your leader!  This miniature is one piece and is 34mm tall.  Go HERE.

GRN54 Zarglian Heavy Gunner

This code contains one resin miniature.  The bringer of the bigger kill power.  Armed with a fusion cannon.  Support your squads with it.  This miniature is one piece and is 23mm tall.  Go HERE.

Who does not love such strange dangerous creatures eh!  Great for any game system which needs the oddity and invaders. Here are some scale shots showning these aliens alongside 15mm scale and 28mm scale miniatures from the HOF range and Flintloque starter box.  

Here is an extract from the fiction by Will Grundy all about the Zarglians.  

From the depths of space, the Zarglian invaders come with planetary dominion in mind. These tentacled marauders have arrived to dominate all other lesser lifeforms with their superior prowess and intellect, till all falls to the zarglian race. The Zarglian Stellar sovereignty spans countless worlds and systems, over centuries they have taken planet after planet and subdued many alien civilisations. Usually backwater worlds that offer little resistance to an invasion. Ruled by a ruthless royal line, much of their dominance can be seen as little more than a statement about how great and terrible they are (as can be seen by their huge heads!) It is the Zarglian way to assume that they are the highest form of life in the known galaxy, so humble is not a word they know how to use, and neither is subtle, favouring large displays of power just to show the enemy just how great they are and everything else is insignificant compared to their great empire.

Zarglians are identified by their two main striking features. First is their huge heads and massive pulsating fleshy brains. Often they choose to adorn themselves in elaborate head dress, to further extenuate just how big their brains can be. This is due to their custom of those who have the biggest brain, are usually more intelligent. Contrary to the fact, an average Zarglian is no more smarter than any other star faring race, they just imagine themselves to be. Even though the brain appears to be soft and squishy, it is quite tough and is not easily damaged as you'd think, this comes from millennia of evolution and adaptation , which without it, they would have died out a long time ago.

The other feature that distinguishes them from other creatures is the sea of writhing tentacles they possess as appendages. This makes them surprisingly fast and agile, able to do many things at once. It is unknown how many tentacles zarglians have exactly, experts would say that the number varies per being. With their like of racial superiority, it could be said that this might figure in a similar manner to the brain size. You'd imagine that due to their appearance they require a large amount of water to survive and that is why they seek new worlds to conquer. This is not the case, long have they evolved the ability to operate in many a locale and their tech aboard the saucer shaped crafts is more than adequate to provide them with all to survive. indeed their technology is advanced, lasers, sonic weapons, disintergrators and rayguns, as well as hyperspace capabilities and teleportation. They are ahead in terms of psionic ability, using mind bending telepathic devices to communicate to other races, probably just to taunt their foes and tell them of their impending conquest! So, prepare to serve your new intergalactic masters, and hail the great Zarglian Emperor and prepare for world wide invasion!  

This is our last release for the month and we will see you in March for a bit or a Spring Clean!

Thanks for reading,

GBS

Grinning Skull Entire 2nd Set Value Pack released!

Its been a great laugh and a few fun weeks here at Alternative Armies as Will Grundy the talented sculptor behind the Grinning Skull line has given us pack after pack to release. From the Alien Kize and the Oggum Oggra Pig Ogre to the Baahl Goatmen and the Chukk Chickenmen as well as Zargalian Invaders and Ogbots and who could forget the frankly epic Clukkatrix as well. As promised a month ago when we began we are at the end of the second wave of releases and are marking it with a full set of all these miniatures in one pack with a great saving too. Read on for more and links to the fiction and smaller squad packs.

Fifty miniatures and set to grow again later this year.

GRN25 Grinning Skull Set 23 

This special pack gets you one of each of the twenty three different miniatures in the second wave of releases from Grinning Skull. That is codes GRN26 to GRN48 in 28mm scale. White Metal and Resin miniatures of the Kize Aliens, Zargalian Invaders, Oggum Oggra, Oggborgs, Chukk, Baahl and the mighty Clukkatrix too. The pack offers a 10% saving off list prices of single purchase and you can also use the drop down menu on the product page to buy three sets and save a further 10%. Excellent if you are into skirmish and want a variety of foes that are fun to paint and to use in your campaigns. Average miniature height is 20mm but look to the images for scales as well. Go HERE. 

If you are keen on learning more about each of the races and troop types in the set then look here at each of the squad packs where Will Grundy has penned background information on them. Click through to read it. 

GRNP01 Kize Delta Squad (10) 

This value pack gathers together codes GRN26 to GRN30 for a total of ten miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A whole squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. HERE 

GRNP02 Zargalian Invaders (5) 

This value pack gathers together codes GRN31 to GRN33 for a total of five miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. HERE. 

GRN34 Oggum Oggra (Pig Ogre) 

One large miniature (35mm in height) armed with heavy pistol. HERE 

GRNP03 Oggborg Squad (10) 

This value pack gathers together codes GRN35 to GRN39 for a total of ten miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A whole squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. HERE.

GRNP04 Chukk Squad (10) 

This value pack gathers together codes GRN40 to GRN43 for a total of ten miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A whole squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. HERE 

GRNP05 Baahl Auxillary Squad (10) 

This value pack gathers together codes GRN44 to GRN47 for a total of ten miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A whole squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. HERE 

GRN48 The Clukkatrix 

One large miniature (40mm in height) with razor sharp claws and beak. HERE 

There is also the first Grinning Skull Set GRN00 which you can look at HERE. It offers the same savings off the original twenty four miniatures. Grinning Skull will be releasing more miniatures in a third wave later this year so that will give you plenty of time to paint up and use your collection. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

Oggborg Squad released by Grinning Skull

Oggborgs (also known as Cybogs) are battle worn veterans of serious conflict. When an Oggum trooper survives grievous injury, they are sometimes fixed and augmented with crude cybernetic technology of Oggum design. Although this surgery is mostly voluntary, it's usually forced upon the wounded by their warlord's unwillingness to let their favourite lackeys from leaving his retinue. Once an Oggum undergoes such an experiment, most will experience severe psychological changes, even possibly suffering partial or full lobotomisation in the process. Usually these subjects are then reprogrammed solely for battle, wiping out their previous personality for good. 

An Ogbot is such an oggborg who has undergone so much cybernetic enhancement that all remnants of their previous life has gone, and are now little more than a machine with a few organic parts, but it is not uncommon for ogbots to have full conscious thought if a fresh undamaged brain was first transplanted into a suitable host machine. Still, not all conversions serve so willingly, and many will resist against control software to enjoy a semi normal existence. Those who have become so mentally damaged may reject everything and turn to the life of a wanderer and all the trappings of freedom. These might find the employ of other warlords, pirates and mercenaries or other groups of outcasts, so an oggborg may be found anywhere in alliance with anyone. 

This technology is widely used by most factions, such as the Santyr cult of the Iron legion, or the mighty Og-mech of the golden Imperialists. Even the Okvan scholars and scientists create their brainwashed minions using this tech. The Scrofa tend to shun such things as is not natural, but even oggborg renegades and converts can be found in their number. Even with the erratic malfunctions and glitches inherent in oggum technology, these grizzled warriors are legendary in combat, and should be engaged in battle with great caution. They stand about 20mm tall. 

Alternative Armies presents releases from Will Grundy's fantastical miniatures line Grinning Skull. These releases are single miniatures and a value squad pack for the Oggum. These white metal 28mm scale miniatures are great for science fiction and post apocalyptic wargaming with any rules system. We hope you like them as much as we do. You can see them HERE. 

GRN35 Oggbot 1.00GBP 

One miniature with power arm and cannon. 

GRN36 Cyber Snipper Oggborg 1.00GBP 

One miniature with claw arm and pistol. 

GRN37 Powerpunch Oggborg 1.00GBP 

One miniature with super strong arm. 

GRN38 Tracked Oggborg 1.00GBP 

One miniature which is half Pig and half Tracks. 

GRN39 Bionic Eye Oggborg 1.00GBP 

One miniature with baleful red glowing cybernetic eye. 

GRNP03 Oggborg Squad (10) 9.00GBP 

This value pack gathers together codes GRN35 to GRN39 for a total of ten miniatures randomly but evenly mixed in terms of poses. A whole squad with a 10% saving off single miniature prices. 

There are more releases to come this month for Grinning Skull. We have already released the Alien Kize and the Oggum Oggra. See our blog post for a list of what is coming HERE. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

Oggum Oggra released by Grinning Skull

An Oggra is the biggest and meanest strain of the Oggum. Strong and dangerous, ideally suited to battle or hard labour, but low on IQ, which is generally exploited by their smaller cousins. On the homeworld, oggum scientists have learned to stimulate the Y chromosome in growing ogglets, using a chemical compound known as "treatment Y", originating in the dark and secret labs of the Von Ok line in Okva. The Von Ok's are allied to the League of Anthracks, and supply the Leagues troops with the main bulk of elite soldiers, chukk and warbeasts, who are direct results of their cruel and twisted experiments. Oggra created there are subjected to the usual mind control techniques and conditioning, before being shipped out to bolster League forces around the globe. 

To combat these abominations, the Og Imperialists have used a refined version of the treatment on conscripted oggum adolescents (with varying results) so, it is not uncommon to find these creatures in the employ of the empire too. 

Oggra can occur naturally, starting as any normal ogglet, only to swell to big proportions in a short time. These Oggra are rare, which is a good thing really, given the amount of precious resources they take up and consume each day, many settlements may struggle to support such a brute. Sometimes their births are seen as a curse, and are thrown out and left to fend for themselves. These Oggra can turn savage and prove to be problematic to local warlords if they reside near the warlords territory. While they won't win any medals for their intelligence, the make up for in battle and intimidation, and are a rare prize to any would be warlord for his retinue. 

Alternative Armies presents a single release from Will Grundy's fantastical miniatures line Grinning Skull. This release is a single large miniature. Added muscle for the Oggum. This white metal 28mm scale miniature is great for science fiction and post apocalyptic wargaming with any rules system. We hope you like it. Go HERE. 

GRN34 Oggum Oggra (Pig Ogre) 4.00GBP 

One large miniature (35mm in height) armed with heavy pistol. 

There are more releases to come this month for Grinning Skull. See our blog post for a list HERE. 

If you missed the last release you can see the Kize Aliens HERE. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS