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Review: Lady Justice and the Death Marshals Crew by Wyrd Miniatures

September 9, 2009 – 6:47 pm | One Comment
Review: Lady Justice and the Death Marshals Crew by Wyrd Miniatures

At long last we unleash our super-sized review of Lady Justice and her Death Marshals for Wyrd Miniatures hot new Malifaux game. You gonna click that mouse or just stand there whistlin’ Dixie?

Review: Dr. Red & Howler by Pulp Monsters

August 29, 2009 – 1:54 am | No Comment
Review: Dr. Red & Howler by Pulp Monsters

Fresh from Gen Con, we review two new pre-release minis from the popular superhero skirmish game Pulp City. Dr. Red and Howler promise to add even more raging monkey power to the ranks of the Ape Revolution Committee.

Review: Niban High School Girls by Left Hand Miniatures

July 31, 2009 – 3:00 pm | 5 Comments
Review: Niban High School Girls by Left Hand Miniatures

They’re cute, they’re Japanese, and they have katanas and AK47s! We review the first pack of Left Hand Miniatures’ customizable schoolgirl minis.

Review: El Diablo, Pro Wrestler by Reaper Miniatures

July 31, 2009 – 2:59 pm | 6 Comments
Review: El Diablo, Pro Wrestler by Reaper Miniatures

Want some? Come get some! Masked luchador El Diablo leaps into The Screaming Alpha ring direct from Reaper’s eclectic Chronoscope line. Is he a world champ in the making or just another jabroni? Read the review and find out.

Review: Devil’s Knight by Four Color Figures

July 18, 2009 – 1:30 am | One Comment
Review: Devil’s Knight by Four Color Figures

You can tell some minis are going to be trouble just by looking at them, and this pumpkin-headed psychopath is emphatically one of them.

Review: Bikers by em4

July 17, 2009 – 11:00 pm | 7 Comments
Review: Bikers by em4

Bikers can be heroes or villains or anything in between, which makes them great to have in one’s collection. We take a look at a group of biker minis from em4 sculpted by the great Mark Copplestone.

Review: Jeeves the Clockwork Robot by Reaper Miniatures

July 7, 2009 – 2:12 pm | 2 Comments
Review: Jeeves the Clockwork Robot by Reaper Miniatures

Let’s face it, robots are cool. Reaper brings us a charming clockwork mechanical pal ideal for any pulp or steampunk game.

Review: Small Wood Crate Set by Armorcast

July 7, 2009 – 2:11 pm | 2 Comments
Review: Small Wood Crate Set by Armorcast

Almost regardless of era or genre, mankind has needed to ship cargo, often in some kind of wooden container. We take a look at a nice set of crates from renowned US resin maker Armorcast.

Review: Stone Bridge by Armorcast

June 25, 2009 – 11:52 pm | 2 Comments
Review: Stone Bridge by Armorcast

Your humble editor digs into his terrain box to review an interesting stone bridge from Amorcast.

Review: Peter and Katie by Hasslefree

June 18, 2009 – 11:04 pm | 6 Comments
Review: Peter and Katie by Hasslefree

Kids have always been an important part of adventure stories and games, but minis to represent kid adventurers have always been few and far between. We take a look at some amazing offerings from Hasslefree that aim to fill the void.