I am pleased to announce the second release of the new Gunslinger range from Flytrap Digital is available now, for those backing the Patron at the appropriate levels. This release has definitely been a test of our systems and how much can be done in the time due to several issues (including the relocation of FOB Flytrap), but I think you’ll agree we’ve managed to drop the second part to the Black Sector Global Interdiction Group range with style, giving you two extra sets to expand out your range and fill in the capabilities.
Before we can get started, disclosure time! I’ve played a pretty active part in the development of these sets, from picking the load-outs to all the minor tweaks that drive Anton mad to make these figures properly Gunslinger. Because of this, consider any post in the Gunslinger category as part of my role with Gunslinger.
Last month, we introduced you to the Private Military Company Black Sector and its Global Interdiction Group by providing you with the Assault Team and the Breacher Team. This month, we’re taking that base of operators and expanding it with additional specialists.
Both packs continue the themes of the first month, with figures all geared up for a raid and ideal for portraying a Western force operating at night. FAST helmets, plate carriers laden down with kit, dangle pouches and those tactical trousers with built-in kneepads abound as before and continue on with Gunslinger’s tweaks to make each figure feel like an individual while still part of the force. All figures have separate heads, letting you use any head released by Gunslinger to make these guys into a force of your own creation.
With the overall information out of the way, we must now take a look at the two individual elements that make up the release: the Support Team and the Command Team.
Support Team
With the assaulters and breachers giving you the bodies, the support team really brings the firepower. This pack includes two of the useful fire support tools that a light infantry force will want to bring with them into the zone, letting you really bring the pain. For putting fire down, two figures with the Mk46 LMG (suppressed to match the rest of the force) let you go cyclic on any enemy positions that might threaten the rest of the force. To assist in the elimination of entrenched enemy fighters, two figures carrying the M320 separate from their 416 ARs are available to push up and deliver an explosive payload accurately. Finally, if the enemy deploys light armour, then you’ll be happy to have assigned M72 LAWs to two of your force to give them an explosive surprise.
The idea with the posing in this pack was to provide some variations for you, with one pose for each weapon in the firing position while the other matching the theme of the force, pushing forward into action.
Command Team
Firepower isn’t the only asset that a Black Sector force needs for its advance – it also needs leadership and very special skills. That’s where the Command Team comes in.
Working from left to right, we have an Assaulter specialist with a rucksack (ideal for using as a medic or EOD specialist) ready for CQC. Next to them, the Raid 2IC is checking his chest-mounted tactical display, either coordinating with a higher power or passing on orders to the team. A Raider leader brings his team to a halt with a raised fist, while next to him a Military Working Dog stands by ready for his command. The Outside Observer prepares for contact while finally, the Breacher Specialist, carrying a full set of breaching equipment on his back prepares for a dynamic entry. These figures are packed full of little touches for their roles and are ideal for bringing a little extra flavour to the force.
Catherine Jensen
You may have noticed, that one person in the Command Team doesn’t look quite the same as the rest (and I don’t mean the dog). Maybe it’s the panoramic GPNVGs, or the SIG Rattler she’s bringing to the field or maybe the confident pose as she cracks her knuckles ready for barney. That’s because this is the Outsider Observer for this Black Sector operation, Catherine Jensen.
Originally with a career in Norwegian Special Forces and Military Intelligence, budget cuts in the mid 2020s forced her into the private sector. Now she works as a facilitator, connecting Private Military groups with corporate and state interests and maintaining relationships between them. Equally at home in the boardroom or the battlefield, Jensen has developed a reputation for results and a cold exterior to those she’s forced to work with.
She also comes with a set of heads, letting you assemble her for a whole selection of operations. The GPNVG heads also come in two variants (with ponytail and without) meaning you can finally give Black Sector the budget increase and give them very expensive night vision for the full SEAL Team Six experience.
With Gunslinger, we really wanting to build up lore to connect all our releases with a world full of spies, mercenaries and shadowy wars. Characters are just one of our tools to let us go all out, both mixed in with a wider range and in the dedicated Character teams. Jensen is going to hold a special place as our first, and may even re-appear in another range down the line. After all, she’s a busy woman – I hear her next operation is somewhere in Europe involving private security for a pharmaceutical company (standby next year for more information on this particular deployment).
If you want to get these figures yourself, they will be available from 12:00 NZST on the 15th of July 2023 at https://www.patreon.com/flytrapfactory Patrons at the “‘Supporter Tier’ GUNSLINGER” or higher will get 12 figures in total (as well the 5 separate heads). The items are delivered both supported and unsupported to help you get printing. To assist with basing, the figures have a peg in their foot to provide support either by drilling through the base or sanding the peg down to make a large contact area without requiring too much additional material.
If you miss the Patreon this month, Gunslinger releases will also appear on the Flytrap Digital My Mini Factory after a slight delay.
If you don’t have access to a 3D printer, no worries! Warfighter Miniatures (formerly Anthalonica) in the UK will be acting as a Print on Demand provider very soon. With Flytrap Digital also including a merchant tier, you can expect to see other providers coming soon to other regions around the world (such as in the EU and US).
As I said at the top, this month has been a heck of a thing to get ready. Anton, Kim and myself are really excited to see the response as Gunslinger continues, especially as we’ve now brought Black Sector’s Global Intervention Group to a fully playable state, with a wide selection of poses and weapon systems.
Next month, we’ll have a few more Black Sector guys but also unveil our first character pack and with it another faction in the Gunslinger world. We’ve been hearing reports that Black Sector has been involved with a Black Site close to Porti in Georgia, with helicopters spotted landing coming from the northwest. More details to follow.
