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Showing posts with label Wraith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wraith. Show all posts

Monday, 18 November 2024

FM65 Flying Reptile with Wraith by Nick Bibby restored

Now returned to the world into the classic 1980’s Asgard Fantasy Monsters Range a requested code to lead your Undead Army.

FM65 Flying Reptile with Wraith:  This is a metal kit containing a Creature and a Rider.  The beast is in three pieces being body and two wings while the rider is one piece.  28mm scale and when assembled this model is 50mm tall and 80mm long.  You can choose from the pack (kit) or the beast only or the rider only on the page.  Many different Human sized riders will fit the beast. Sculpted by Nick Bibby now remastered.


Studio Maxi Costales has done a fantastic job painting the entire range of Jes Goodwin’s Orcs and the thus far restored Dungeon Adventurers Range too.  He has painted the FM47 Wraith above which is back as well as the FM65 Flying Reptile.  Excellent!

Thanks for your Time.

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

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