And We’re Back…
Sat, 31/10/09 – 17:21 | 2 Comments

Things have been awfully quiet around here for the last few weeks, but that ends here and now…

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Master Zombie Database

Home of all zombie miniatures reviews and the MZD scale comparison articles (beta)

Miniature Reviews

Reviews of miniatures and accessories

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A home for essays, editorials and a bit of short fiction. Some zombie-related, some not.

RPG Reviews

Reviews of role-playing games and suppliments

Review: Zombie Shooter by Sigma Team
Wed, 17/06/09 – 16:10 | No Comment
Review: Zombie Shooter by Sigma Team

Tabletop gaming is fun, but sometimes we all get in the mood to smash some digital zombies. Zombie Shooter delivers what in promises, pitting a heavily-armed supersoldier against endless hordes of the undead. Let the carnage begin!

Review: Jeanette the Ranger by Mannequin Miniatures
Tue, 16/06/09 – 23:45 | No Comment
Review: Jeanette the Ranger by Mannequin Miniatures

The Alpha’s fantasy interlude concludes with a review of a nice customizable ranger-type mini from new UK maker Mannequin Miniatures

Build Your Own Painting Station
Tue, 16/06/09 – 13:00 | No Comment
Build Your Own Painting Station

Why pay GW $40 for a place to paint? Guest columnist Hyun shows the easy way to make a portable painting station on the cheap.

Review: Human Biker Gang by West Wind
Fri, 12/06/09 – 17:05 | 10 Comments
Review: Human Biker Gang by West Wind

Get your motor running and get out on the highway with a huge biker gang box set from West Wind. Are they true Wild Ones or should they be hurled into Snake River Canyon? Read the review to find out.

Review: Gravestone by Mannequin Miniatures
Tue, 9/06/09 – 22:03 | No Comment
Review: Gravestone by Mannequin Miniatures

What do you want on YOUR tombstone? Every graveyard scene needs grave markers, and we review a mighty nice one from newcomer Mannequin Miniatures

Photography: It’s All About Light
Tue, 9/06/09 – 10:44 | No Comment
Photography: It’s All About Light

The word photography literally means “the study of light,” so it’s no surprise that properly using it can make or break your miniatures pictures. This simple tutorial will help you take the best possible pics of your masterpieces.

Review: Zombie Troopers by Copplestone Castings
Thu, 4/06/09 – 22:54 | 4 Comments
Review: Zombie Troopers by Copplestone Castings

Copplestone Castings offers some zombies with a difference. These zeds are packing heat! Check out our review for all the gun-toting undead action.

Review: Medium Vertical Metal Crates by Armorcast
Thu, 4/06/09 – 22:54 | No Comment
Review: Medium Vertical Metal Crates by Armorcast

The Alpha reviews more ancient GenCon swag! This time it’s more great resin scenery from Armorcast.

Jerk With A Keyboard
Tue, 2/06/09 – 11:07 | No Comment
Jerk With A Keyboard

Your humble editor offers his thoughts on the craft of criticism.

The Indispensible Sakura Micron Pen
Mon, 1/06/09 – 10:12 | 2 Comments
The Indispensible Sakura Micron Pen

In another of our ongoing series of reprints, Kyun take a look at the endlessly useful line of Sakura Micron Pens.