Grima Robots 28mm wave two 16 new poses with Female Control Team

Last year we brought a new faction to the massive 28mm Ion Age range; Grima Combat Robots and their Planetary Militia controllers.  Those sixteen miniatures have now been joined by a further sixteen based on requests.  The range now nears three hundred poses with the second release of Grima Combat Robots with Female Planetary Militia Controllers!

The Planetary Militia are present on virtually every world of the Prydian Precinct and while the bulk of its troops are Men and Women there is another type of soldier who fights; the Grima Combat Robots. Under Human control at all times and incapable of independent thought these machines selflessly serve using the same weapons and equipment that regular Planetary Militia’s do. Specialist operators control them issuing programmed orders. 

If you wish to read in depth into the Gurtan Activation in 4302IC and about the Grima Robots there is an ARTICLE to glean more.

See all of the GRIMA ROBOTS or the PLANETARY MILITIA on the website refined searches.  These follow up on the brand new PORTABLE WEAPONS and their gun teams for Retained Knights, Muster, Militia plus the Shia Khan Empire last month.  Platoon’s give you two poses free, value packs give a small saving and as always every miniature is a single code too.  Here we go!

IP08 Grima Robot Rifle Platoon (IB92,IB93,IB94,IB95)

Sixteen miniatures with two included for free.

IB92 Grima Rifle Squad (IA265,IA266,IA267,IA268)

Dramatic Moth Rifle armed Combat Robot poses to expand your force.

IB93 Grima Rifle Squad II (IA269,IA270,IA271,IA272)

A fire team of Combat Robots with Rifles and a Charlatan Launcher.

IB94 Grima Close Assault Squad (IA273,IA274,IA275,IA276)

Armed with Urgan Combat Shotgun and Minstrel Taser these are urban assault robots.

IB95 Planetary Miniature Female Grima Control Squad (IA277,IA278,IA279,IA280)

The Female Human operators and maintainers of the Combat Robots.

Here is a painted example of the typical uniforms of the Grima Combat Robot taken from the first releases last year.  Every planet has its own ideas on colouration with some core worlds matching the robots to regiments of Muster or even Retained powered plate armour.  See code IP06 for the first platoon and packs IB63 to IB66.

Currently in the works at Alternative Armies are playing drafts of MOTH 2.0 and early work on a new edition of Firefight as well.  These, among many other updates, will feature mechanics for the Grima Robots.  

Finally on Thursday 28th November towards the end of the Winter Mega Event we will have the release news of the new 28mm Malig Goblins..the first since 1993.

Thank you for Time

Evil Adventurers ten 28mm miniatures painted by Sporehammer

"Out of the light and in the darkness are the adventurers who would do ill upon the world. Some are savage and some noble with other skilled in abduction and in theft too but all are cruel. Cruel and with a streak of evil in their bones that makes them so. Often in the service of nefarious warlords or skulking dark mages these adventurers love gold above all else and will kill with ease to get it."

We are delighted to announce new molds for CA3 Evil Adventurers and CA4 Evil Adventurers II we add that they are now online as single miniatures and value packs with a saving on the five poses in each. Lastly new pictures of them all painted by the talented Sporehammer over on Instagram.

Ten different 28mm scale metal miniatures originally released in the early 1990’s by Alternative Armies and full of character. Powerful female barbarian and sorceress alongside rogue, thief and warriors all aligned to the bad side of the coin.  An example of a single code is above. See them all and more (such as Halflings and Guild Assassins) in our Adventurers and Wizards range.

The Icon is free in all orders until 3rd October 2024.  You need do nothing but place an order and as long as it ships out (no digital only orders sorry) then VNT54-01 (shown above) will be included for free automatically.  You can purchase it and the other two larger sizes of VNT54 The Icon and you will still get the free one.

By request we have added The Icon to the Erin Celtic Mythology Range alongside the latest Scatter Terrain and the Skull Pile as three single codes.  Enjoy!

We hope you enjoyed the talented brush work skills of Sporehammer!

Planetary Militia Scouts released 28mm Ion Age range

An expansion to the massive 28mm Ion Age miniature range with four new poses taking us up to near two hundred and forty codes. Wow! 

 

 

The scouts of the Planetary Militia regiments are trained in long range or extended missions to test out the resolve of the enemy. Equipped like their fellows they are experts in both urban and rural operations and some specialise in deep installation and sub ground operations. Selected from the ranks it is often a way into the Muster Regiments of that planet. 

 

The new codes as follows: 

 

 

IB67 Planetary Militia Scout Squad 

(Value Pack containing four miniatures [IA233-IA236] with a saving) 

 

 

Every pose in the range can be had a single miniature

 

IA233 PM Scout Hermit Plasma Rifle and Sword 

IA234 PM Scout Moth Pistol and Binocs 

IA235 PM Scout Female two Moth Rifles without Stocks

IA236 PM Scout Female, breather mask and Tumbler SMG 

 

There are other Planetary Militia in the range from the Support Squad to Cold Climes as well as typical Troopers and Command. 

 

 

The Planetary Militia are responsible for the direct control of Grima Robot Troops in war zones. Combat Robots operated by issued directives from PM Controllers with no minds of their own are allowable under the Gurtan Artificial Intelligence ban. If you are interested in the Grima visit our BLOG for an article on Combat Robots in the Prydian Precinct. 

 

We have a number of Platoon Packs which give you a full force including two of the contained miniatures totally free. Choose from Retained Knights, Muster, Khanate Legionaries, Human Betrayers as well as Goblinoid Maligs and Grima Combat Robots. 

 

This is all of our news for Science Fiction for the month including the Alternate Stars Range of miniatures. It has been suggested that the recently released Armed Crew would be useful in The Ion Age and alongside Planetary Militia; we agree! 

 

Thanks for Reading, 

 

GBS

Jes Goodwins 1985 Dwarf Warriors returned!

Not often is it possible to return to the world something wonderful in its complete form but this is such a day. In 1985 Asgard Miniatures released the Dwarf Warriors sculpted by Jes Goodwin in 28mm scale. It is now on its own page of the restored Asgard drop down menu of the website. Our set was painted by Alternative Armies lead designer Sam Croes. 

 

 

Thirteen different Dwarf characters from warriors to hero as well as a female shield maiden. 

 

DW00 Dwarf Warriors Set (13 Miniature Full Set with a Saving) 

 

 

As well as the full set every miniature is a single pose. 

 

DW1 Dwarf Adventurer 

DW2 Dwarf Axeman 

DW3 Dwarf with Hammer 

DW4 Dwarf Spearman 

DW5 Dwarf Hero 

DW6 The Black Dwarf 

DW7 Dwarf Scout 

DW8 Dwarf Lord 

DW9 Dwarf Shield Maiden 

DW10v1 Dwarf Crossbowman 

DW11 Dwarf with Arquebus 

DW12 Dwarf Mercenary 

DW13 Dwarf Guard 

 

 

Here are the restored Dwarfs alongside other miniatures we make such as the Orc Hero from the Fantasy Warlord Range and the Aged Wizard from our Wizards and Adventurers range. You can also see the Dwarfs next to the Barrel of Bottles which is automatically free in all orders until 6th February 2024. 

 

 

These larger Dwarfs were scaled up from the 15mm Tabletop and Asgard Fantasy Range where you can find their smaller brothers as packs and the super as shown FST01 Dwarf Skirmish Pack which contains all twenty poses. Ideal for skirmish. 

 

 

Last year we restored the entire Creatures of Chaos range which went down really well and continued what was done with the Nick Bibby Dragon and of course the huge Asgard FM Range which contains loads of different monsters and beasties. 

 

 

Our Dwarfish Hosts 28mm fantasy range contains over 60 poses of Dwarf as well as cavalry, artillery and the mighty DH15 Dwarf Runic Golem which is 65mm tall and a great centrepiece for an army. Every miniature can be had as a single on its page page. There is also a Multitude which contains every pose with a saving. 

 

This concludes all of our High Fantasy releases for January 2024. 

 

Thanks for Reading, 

 

GBS (Gavin Syme)

Asgard FM Fantasy Range 1980's returns sixth round: Monsters

Fantasy Month at Alternative Armies sees a free Mountain Dwarf Hero in every shipped order until 1st September as well as the entire sixth round of returned to the world Asgard FM miniatures. Sculpted by legends such as Nick Bibby, Jez Goodwin, Tony Ackland, Stan Pochron, Steve Tricket among others.

You can see the whole range nearing ninety five returned and we have a page just for Nick Bibby's work at Asgard HERE by request as well as the fantastic Dragon (now in resin) by Nick Bibby HERE.

Monsters come in many forms and this time the restored codes were all sculpted by Nick Bibby.

Our Dwarfish Hosts collection contains over 70 poses ranging from the mighty DH15 Dwarf Runic Golem to Dwarf Warriors, Shield Wall, Beserkers, Blunderbusses, Command, Adventurers, Bombard and Crew plus Gnomes and Fnorr the Big Un a demi giant. Until 1st of September 2023 the Dwarfish Hosts has 20% off every code in its collection. This discount is not on screen but it is applied automatically at checkout where it will appear on screen reducing your total.  This discount applies on top of any shown reduction.  

Until 1st of September 2023 the Asgard FM Fantasy Range has 20% off every code in its collection.  This discount is not on screen but it is applied automatically at checkout where it will appear on screen reducing your total.  This discount applies on top of any shown reduction.  

Thank you for your time and attention.

GBS (Gavin Syme - Manager)

Alternate Stars new 28mm Star Rangers Captain and NCO

“The Star Rangers are the foremost peace keeping soldiers of the fading Galactic Union.  Equally at home on patrol or on bug hunts as well as pacification of ultra population centres the Rangers have millions in their ranks. Mainly Human though not exclusively so their headquarters on Earth oversees a hundred thousand deployments.”

The Alternate Stars generic 28mm science fiction miniature range expands with two new releases.  A new faction the Star Rangers get an officer and a sub officer.  These are useful in any game system you choose to make use of and join the other humans, aliens, creatures, robots, war droids and weapon set in the range.

AS020 Star Ranger Captain with Carbine and Machine Pistol

AS022 Star Legion Female NCO with Machine Pistols

The Star Rangers might want some big muscle back up and that is where AS013 R.U.F.U.S comes in.  Sentient artificial intellect armed with a twin rotary cannon.

We have updated all of the images of the whole range to bring them into line with the new releases.  As well as the single codes this includes the ASP00 Alternate Stars Collection One which gives you the first dozen characters we made with a discount included.  Great for any game system as your crew or mercs for instance.

Personalise your miniatures with AS014 Alternate Stars Weapons Set.  Eleven different future projectile, energy, flame and beam guns as a pack or singles.

This is our last release of the month and remember you get VNT48 Rock Monster (40mm tall) automatically put in every package sent out from us.  Cool!

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Marcher Barons and Nobles the big guys pt5 28mm Ion Age overhauling

Someone has to be in charge as they say and it is nice when they earn it by action and deed. In Prydia that would be the Nobles, Lords and Marcher Barons. These plus Knight Errants have now been overhauled with new pictures and single pose purchase for the first time. These codes are the largest power armoured Humans in the 28mm Ion Age range at about 34mm to 40mm tall. Imposing men and women and fantastic for leading your forces in any game system. 

 

 

A total of nine different miniatures as singles now and as value packs with built in saving. Here are there codes.   See them all on the site on a refined search NOBLES AND LORDS.

 

 

IB27 Nobles of Prydia (IA0102,IA103,IA104) Value Saver Pack

IA102 Noble Retained Large Senior Retained, Carnwennan Pistol, Head Crest 

IA103 Noble Retained Large Senior Retained, Carnwennan Pistol, Helm Prow 

IA104 Noble Retained Large Senior Retained, Carnwennan Pistol, Plume 

 

 

IB32 Retained Knight Errants (IA105,IA106,IA107) Value Saver Pack

IA105 Knight Errant Octa Power Sword in two handed grip, cowl 

IA106 Retained Noblesse Female Noble with Carnwennan Pistol, bare headed 

IA107 Knight Errant Twin Carnwennan Pistols, helm crest 

 

 

IB30 Marcher Barons (IA116,IA117,IA118) Value Saver Pack

IA116 Marcher Barons Senior Noble, Superior Armour, Carwennan Pisto

IA117 Marcher Barons Senior Noble, Superior Armour, Octa Sword, Carn Pistol 

IA118 Marcher Barons Senior Noble, Superior Armour, Carwennan Pistol

 

Everyone of them is a single pose too. Here are a new examples.

 

 

We are nearly complete on the overhaul of the Human Prydian miniatures in the 28mm Ion Age range with only the latest Starvaulters, Female Retained and Muster plus Planetary Militia still to go. We also have the first new pack and singles of many new to come (more on them later). After this we will move onto the Shia Khan Empire with its Legionaries, Goblin Maligs, Human Betrayers and more. As we are fair the original prices are totally valid on the site until that code updates with new pictures and options. 

 

Thanks for Reading, 

 

GBS

Alternia Full Set with Saving and extra free miniature released

The new circle around the sun is now underway and we begin the new releases once more.  Returning to full working hours we are shipping five days a week and have for you a long promised culmination code.  The result of a year of 'free in orders' monthly miniatures.  The year of Alternia our mascot in all her guises.  See all this on the website or read on. The year of Altenia ends with this the full set.

Here they all are in one set of a dozen with a saving off single prices AND the original fantasy barbarian Alternia included for FREE making thirteen total 28mm scale female metal miniatures.  The code is ALTS00 Alternia Full Set.

Every order this month gets a free pack of five any scale Space Brains automatically included before being shipped out.  You need do nothing but order something which requires shipping and we will do the rest.  Any number of orders and you can also purchase EH03 Space Brains and you will still get the free pack.

See our BLOG for an article outlining what will be occurring this month of January.

Thank you for Reading.

GBS

En Garde duelling rules released print and download plus Juliet Constantine

The pre-order period is over and those early orders will be shipping as of 24th October worldwide and will include the free Alternia miniature and free Juliet Constantine miniature. You can see the game book, bundle with miniatures plus free downloads and more on the website on the En Garde page. 

 

With the general release of the book in print at its regular price we are delighted to present the paid digital download version. If you want to read right away and save a fifth on the print price then head on over and add to cart. 

 

Juliet Constantine changed her pose, readied herself and then with her sword in both hands made a practised swing and took Valadon's head clean from his shoulders. As the head tumbled the pain of her wounds returned. It seemed symbolic though of what she could not possibly think... 

 

CE27-01 Juliet Constantine: This code contains one metal 28mm scale female Elf armed with a sabre and in the uniform of the Gardes de Consuls. A consummate sword master she has won many duels during the collapse of the Crystal Empire and the ensuing Ferach Revolution. Approximately 28mm in height. 

 

 

The wider range of Crystal Elves in is on our website. You can find many poses suitable for En Garde as well as excellent Archers, Warriors, Cavalry and personalities too. Packs and singles within the packs. Great for many uses. 

 

Thanks for Reading, 

 

GBS