MONTHLY MINIATURES: July 2026: Kurgan Shock Troops: The Red Blizzard - Heroes Infinite

 

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Maths Rocks,

Our friends at Heroes Infinite, have brought more some mini's this month for those who are obsessed with Warhammer 40K's Imperial Guard: Vostrayans First Born, or for people who love the idea of extra cool options that they can slip in with Konflikt 47's Soviet Blok, or as alternatives/replacements for their wargames/ttrpgs. (Kurgan Shock Troops: The Red Blizzard.)

As usual they are beautifully sculpted with fabulous details there to grab your attention to help make them something pretty special and unique.

With fabulous options from their Bear Riding Troops through to heroes like Kirill, standard bearer and beacon of the fatherland. Alongside cracking miniatures such as Baba Morozova who would also make a fab addition to any fantasy force (such as Kislev in The Old World which we believe is in the works) and of course one of our favourites this month, the Sniper, Karmina Noxx

As usual there are three price tiers and this is what you get under the Leader Tier ($10)

9-10 Heroes

3 Dynamic Troopers

1 Epic Centerpiece

14+ Scenic Bases

2 Monsters

Whereas if you take out the Overlord Tier ($16) you will get in addition to the above:

Additional 15-20 new Troopers to create 5 different units

Exclusive alternative versions of Heroes and Monsters

Mind-boggingly extensive Modular / Scatter Terrain

Exclusive additional models for our Heroes Infinite Overlords, such as Mounted Heroes, Monsters, and more.

Finally there is Sovereign Tier ($24) where you'll also get:

Additional 15-20 new Troopers to create 5 different units

Exclusive alternative versions of Heroes and Monsters

Mind-boggingly extensive Modular / Scatter Terrain

Exclusive additional models for the Heroes Infinite Overlords,

such as Mounted Heroes, Monsters, and more.

And on top of this, you ALSO get 40+ models:

Additional 30-35 new Troopers to expand 6 existing units

Exclusive alternative versions of Heroes and Monsters

Exclusive additional models such as Mini Dioramas and more.

BONUS: Get special discounts up to 71% off past collections (until end of month)

Each tier is pretty fab and we also wanted to link to their YT vid where you can see the full range for your money.

We hope you'll love these as much as we do.  The biggest problem with these though is how you manage to achieve that opalescent style of painting as seen in the YT presentation video, if we figure it out or find a relevant YT video we'll post it here for you.  

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS: Wednesday Warmachine Updates and Whats to come - Steamforged Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Rocks,

Steamforged Games are bringing some extra good stuff for Warmachine this week, straight after the release for the new Fane of Nyro's  Executioners Toll box.

The Kithguard have always done things their own way. Now, they’re taking that same determination and turning it towards something new: their first generation of warjacks.

Unlike the armies of Western Immoren, the trollkin have no long-standing warcaster tradition or centuries of arcane training to draw from. Instead, these arcanists have been forced to learn through trial, error, and hard-fought experience. Their abilities may be unrefined, but their resolve is anything but.

With no access to a steady supply of warjacks, the Kithguard turned to their own engineers, the Steelbacks, to create something new. Combining salvaged battlefield wreckage, repurposed Cygnaran technology, and trollkin ingenuity, they built the Ramhead, the first ever trollkin warjack.

Massive, unpredictable, and built from whatever parts could be recovered, no two Ramheads are exactly alike. Each machine carries its own history, quirks, and scars from the battles it fought before it ever joined Kithguard.

The Kithguard Journeyman and Ramhead bring a powerful new presence to the battlefield, combining the raw strength of a super heavy with the determination of a new generation of warcasters. 

Coming to pre-order next Tuesday, check out the  rules for free now  in the Warmachine app.  Tomorrow, we’ll be taking a closer look at what these models bring to the fight.

A Knight of the Prophet and defender of the Sancteum during the Infernal War, Constance Blaize knows what it means to stand against impossible odds. Her mission now is one of restoration and cleansing the lands of the scars left by the Infernals.

At her side strides Gallant. Rebuilt after falling in defence of the Sancteum, this mighty warjack carries its history differently now. The prayers that once adorned its hull have been etched directly into its armour, carved into the very metal that shields it from those who would see it destroyed.

Together, Constance and Gallant are a reminder that, even after the darkest battles, some lights refuse to go out.

Get the first look at rules for Constance Blaize and Gallant in our gameplay spotlight releasing this Friday, ready for the pre-order launch next week.

And there’s more for those who walk closest to the flame. If you’re an annual subscriber for the Warmachine app  you’ll get your reward code to claim  your Constance Blaize and Gallant next week.

In addition to this, there is a new article on how the new superheavy Warjack, Bandit (available to pre-order, Tuesday 7th July 2026) changes the way that the Cyngar Gravediggers play.

More updates as we get them,

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS: Mantic Games Host Learn to Play Kings of War Champions, and Epic Warpath - Mantic Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

Hot off the press but our Trident Kingdom sources have just heard through the water way that there is a special event taking place at Mantic HQ Store (193 Hempshill Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8PF) on Saturday 4th July where from 11am -1pm you can learn to play Kings of War Champions, and their other game Epic Warpath from 2pm-4pm.

You wont need to bring any models or terrain, Mantic Games will have a game set up for you that allows drop in and drop out play during the running time of the session.

If you would like to learn something specific during these sessions or you have any questions email Tobias (tobias.whitmarsh@manticgames.com) or call the shop on 0115 979 4291 and select option 1.

This is just the first of what they hope will be roughly a monthly session.

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS ROUND UP: 22nd June 2026-28th June 2026 - Various

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

To make sure we carry as much as we can, at the end of each week we have a weekly round up for people to find out about other items that haven't made a main article on the site, here is this weeks...

In Malediction news:

"Mana Vault and the Heralds Behind the Table

A growing Malediction scene needs more than a single table. It needs a place where players can return, learn, teach, test lists, meet opponents, and turn a first demo into a local habit. In Pleasant Grove, Utah, Mana Vault Game Shop has become one of those places.

Across the events recorded at Mana Vault, 16 Malediction sessions have already been held, with Heralds including Jason Norman, Migual Mahr, and Patrick helping bring the game to the table. Together, they show what happens when a local store becomes a true community anchor: demos become free play, free play becomes players, and players become the foundation of a scene.

That relationship matters. Stores give players a reliable place to gather. Heralds bring the timing, teaching, and table presence needed to make those gatherings repeatable. When both sides work together, Malediction gains something stronger than a single event. It gains a local home.

For Jeffrey Ackerman, owner and operator of Mana Vault Game Shop, Malediction fits naturally into the kind of community his store is building.

“As an avid tabletop and TCG player, I’m always looking for games that bring players together in fresh ways. Malediction felt like the perfect evolution for our shop, blending strategy, creativity, and community in a way that fits exactly what we’re building at Mana Vault.”

Want to help build a strong Malediction community at your local game store, just like our Heralds and the Mana Vault team are doing in Utah? Become a Herald and help bring more players to the table where you live.

Missed the IronAndy Learn-to-Play?

IronAndy Studios recently brought Malediction to Twitch with Herald Matt, also known as Nergil, helping guide a live learn-to-play using the Two Player Starter Box. If you missed it live, the replay is a clear way to see how new players enter the game, how the starter experience flows, and how Heralds help their community to grow.

The timing is also perfect for anyone ready to start playing. The Two Player Starter Boxes are part of the current Loot Studios Anniversary deals, making this a good moment to watch the game taught, choose your side, and bring your first match to the table.  (Go here to watch how it unfolds.)

Lore Update

Finally for Malediction you can go here to see the latest news on Lore Updates.

This one here is for The Stalwart Vulkir, and this other one is for The Legend of Midrasil.

Cubicle Seven brings the grim Adventures that are awaiting in Talagaad to the fore in their new book:

Talagaad Adventures which if you pre-order now will give you a free PDF to access straight away.

Here's the books Blurb as this set of adventures will be set for those campaigning in "The Old World"

The frontier is calling. From rival gangs and Witch Hunters to Beastmen, pirates, and Orc warbands. Talagaad Adventures throws your party into the heart of the Old World's most dangerous frontier.

This anthology contains five standalone adventures that can be dropped straight into your ongoing campaign.

Something Fishy: Investigate a murder that leads deep into Talagaad's criminal underworld.

The Hungry Towers: Navigate a bitter feud between rival nobles before their lands descend into chaos.

Oars in the Water: Protect a desperate merchant as Sigmarite pirates give relentless chase.

If the Leaves are Green: Survive a Beastmen assault that turns a sacred festival into a nightmare.

The Siege of Klepzig: Defend a besieged village as Orc & Goblin armies close in.

In additional news, the current June sale continues here.

More news as we get it

Our friends at Army Painter, wanted us to pass the news on about the new updated Speedpaint 2.0 Range that they produce, especially now that a lot of people are trying to get mini's painted in a fairly quick time to take part in the current Armageddon fight off.

Available as individual bottles or full paint sets (available here) they allow for quick painting so that you have something that you feel is not only battlefield ready but available in a lot shorter time than conventional miniature painting takes and if you get the new Mega Speed Paint set you also get:

45 New colours - including 3 Speedpaint Metallics.

1 Speedpaint Medium.

4 Speedpaint colours from the original range for FREE.

Army Painter are also offering these five mini painting tips for the speed paint range, here.

In addition to this Army Painter also has the Trench Crusade Arena Challenge currently going on, they had this to say:

"The 2026 Arena Challenge is now in full swing! With all our participants introduced in our last article, it’s time to discover which factions they chose and see their very first test model(s) for their warbands. A test model is a vital part of most people’s painting workflow, as it lets you test out the colour scheme you have in your mind, see if it gels, and work out any kinks in the process. This is when you can experiment with ideas and paints you may not be familiar with. 

For several of our participants, this is also their first foray into the grimdark setting of Trench Crusade and a perfect opportunity to get to grips with the vibes of this hell-stricken version of 1914 Europe. To see the full rules and guidelines for the Arena Challenge, what we’re affectionately calling a “Hobby Escalation League,” you can check out our first instalment. As a quick reminder, though, unlike a normal campaign of Trench Crusade, the only way for our participants to earn Glory points to spend on upgrades and mercenaries is with the Hobby Glorious Deeds table below. This is something we’ll be keeping track of for you (and them) during each instalment." 

Finally they have a short article on adding chipping damage to your miniatures here where they demonstrate the use of their Chipping Brushes.

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WeirdCo are ramping up things  for their Anime Expo appearance in July (2nd - 5th July) with tutorials on how to play demo's of Cyberpunk TCG with the event having the exclusive card of Rebecca (seen left.)  

Not only that but here are the important dates that those who have backed need to know:

September 1st 2026: Kickstarter fulfilment begins

September 10th to September 17th: Beta Events

October 30th: Welcome to Night City Retail Prerelease Weekend

November 6th: Cyberpunk TCG full retail release date

In addition to this, Cree "Kawa" Gunning and Paweł Burza in this weeks podcast are looking ahead at what you can expect at the Anime Expo and whats next for the demo decks.  You can view this here.

For more information join the Official Discord and have the latest sent to your implants.

Once again, we wanted to thank Ramona, the designer of the beautiful page break we've been using.  You can follow her here on Bluesky and enjoy many of her art pieces or here is her website where you can also request commissions.

NEWS: Konflikt 47 British Commonwealth Plastic Mini's and Wigan Shops Grand Opening - Warlord Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Math Rocks,

Today see's the launch of brand new plastic Konflikt 47 British Commonwealth miniatures.   

And let us just say that they're fab.  You'll see in our basic unboxing unbagging vid, that the sprues are beautiful, sharp clean lines with each piece of each mini for the Mk1 Automated Infantry and the Mk2 Heavy Infantry is easy to see what goes where, are even easier to put together and fits together an absolute dream.  

Painting wise, we really wanted to let the automaton through so we kept our scheme pretty basic, a spray of Army Painter Black Primer with a dry brushing of Vallejo Aged Metal Base, a highlight of Nihilakh Oxide Technical paint with a dab of Vallejo's Scarlet Blood for the Eye Lens with a small addition of some of Vallejo's black dipping wash (although we painted rather than dipped to get it more precise.  As to the bases, well thats, Vallejo's Thick Mud with Gamers Grass Heather Tufts and Army Painters Swamp Tufts.

Now part of the reason we wanted to keep these simple was that we wanted to be able to do something that you can quickly get on the tabletop to game with, no having a field of grey plastic waiting to trudge across the ground, no half done mini's that need a ton more work so that you've given up and of course something, that if you have all your mini's in a row, can be knocked out in one night for a full box of Mk1's and Mk2's.

For details please see our YT Video (this has sadly been delayed due to the unusual British heat but will be completed over the next couple of days.)

In regard to the updates on the British Commonwealth with how to field them and the changes please go here.

Finally for all you lucky people in Wigan, Warlord's new shop (and first outside Nottingham) will be having its official Grand Opening (its already open if you want to pop by) on Saturday 4th July 2026, with a whole heap of fun lined up.  For more details please read their post here.

The key details are:

19 Hallgate

Wigan

WN1 1LR

Opening Hours (For Grand Opening):

1100-1800

Talk Times:

Alessio Cavatore: 1145-1230

Dan Hewitson: 1245-1315

Kirsten Williams (Slayer Sword Winner, Painting Tips and Recipes)

All the best,

ThunderMouser

NEWS: Mad Kings Ire Fully Funded in 17 hours - Converge Games

Today, we're proud to help announce that Converge Games kickstarter for "The Mad Kings Ire" has been fully funded in 17 hours.  A replayable dungeon crawler where how you shape and equip your hero can make all the difference.

You can still back the campaign for another 29 days and remember that its a game by enthusiasts for enthusiasts using 100% human skills (No AI.)

We wish them every success and to find out more alongside back, please go here,  You can also see our interview with Glenn Phillpot here.

ThunderMouser

NEWS: New Halo Miniature Boardgame to Launch in 2026's fourth quarter - Mantic Games

Following the international success of Halo: Flashpoint, the official Halo miniatures game, Mantic Games and Halo Studios today announce their next officially licensed tabletop game, set to launch in Q4 2026.

With the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved videogame coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5 — players can now extend their experience to the world of tabletop gaming.

‘We’re delighted to announce the tabletop version of Halo: Campaign Evolved,’ said Mantic Founder and CEO Ronnie Renton. ‘This action-packed board game sees players step into Master Chief’s iconic adventure, and expands the Halo tabletop experiences we can offer fans alongside our best-selling miniatures game, Halo: Flashpoint.’

Halo: Campaign Evolved - The Board Game is a 1-2 player game for ages 13+, launching in Q4 2026, with a detailed reveal to follow later this year.

More information as we get it.

All the best,

ThunderMouser