It’s that time of the year! Get ready for the Black Friday Special! That’s right, pretty much all the news this week is just a load of Black Friday deals kicking off (hence why I’m releasing it a little earlier to make sure all the deals are still running when people read it). Aside from that, we have a few more previews and end-of-month releases so let’s get on with it!
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Gunslinger Phase 1 (Black Sector and Blockade’s Burya-156 team) is on sale as part of the MyMiniFactory Black Friday sale. Pick up any items from the Flytrap Digital page and use the code “BLACKFRIDAY23” for 30% off.
Additionally, the SOG Kickstarter continues on – we’ve passed $7000 NZD meaning that an additional set of PAVN troops with some additional weapons such as bolt action rifles and SMGs. We still have ten days to go, with the next stretch goal adding more SOG figures armed with their own special weapons designed for pre-1967 patrols – time to get the Thompson back out.
Finally, for Gunslinger we also have some news coming to the general public next week at the start of the new month that’s required a pause in the usual workflow. That’s why the usual Deep Dive hasn’t gone up just yet – don’t worry, it will be coming early next month.
Spectre Miniatures – Black Friday Deals and The Return Of The Juggernaut
First things first, Spectre is up with 20% off all Last Chance to Buy figures. This is definitely Spectre clearing out the old metals cupboard to make way for the newer sets they have planned so if you’re a fan of the older style of Spectre figure, this is probably your best time to fill your collection with them. There are a few classics in there I have a soft spot for (such as the Task Force Nomad Undercover or the MENA Militia Grenadiers) so it’s worth taking a look because once they are gone they are gone.
Additionally, you also have a chance to pick up last year’s exclusive miniatures – if you’re looking for a centre-piece figure for a scenario the Juggernaut, the Delta with Microgun or the African Warlord with Hyena will definitely fit the bill. It’s also interesting to note that all three of these sets are marked up as 3D-printed Print on Demand, showing an advantage of digital sculpting when it comes to these limited edition figures – no need to worry about piles of figures lying around.
Black Powder Red Earth Announces Spearhead and Shows Off Nitto
The end of the year approaches and we have news on the next expansion for BPRE28mm! The final expansion for the game adds a pile of new content – a new game type, a new campaign system, two new factions (Nitto and SPEAR Brigade), 8 new units and over 25 new models. You can see one of the Nitto operators pictured above, giving you a feel for what you’re about to see when the set releases.
Good news for anyone who is already invested in BPRE28 already – if you own the previous two boxes, you’ll qualify for a 20% discount when Spearhead is released. Standby for more info
Miska Miniatures Shows Off BTR Passengers
Good news from Miska Miniatures for all backers of the Le Coup Kickstarter. The latest update from the Miska Miniatures Guild shows off the four passengers for the BTR-60. These guys are ideal for adding to your vehicles – not even just the BTR from the campaign but any other armouved vehicles will suit, making them ideal for giving your vehicles much more of a lived-in feel. These figures being well on their way should show that the Kickstarter is fast approaching it’s delivery date, ideal for everyone to being printing soon.
Black Site Studios Delivers With Black Friday Deals
Black Site Studios have kicked off it’s Black Friday deals, covering pretty much everything in the store. STLs, minis, MDF – all (apart from the latest releases) have some form of discount. This includes the MDF kit of the Black Site Studios offices, giving you an industrial unit with an attached office section that can be used in one piece or separately. For all you guys stateside, the free shipping should also be pretty attractive for anyone needing their MDF shipment.
Skull Forge Studios Releases Crowbar Resistance and Sales!
Skull Forge Studios has released some new updates to their Patreon that Ultramodern gamers (or maybe Ultramodern adjacent) are going to love. Led by a former MIT scientist with a crowbar, these resistance fighters with MP7s would work pretty nicely either as some irregular fighters (oddly well-equipped with the forbidden SMG) or individually as intelligence agents. There are some other related figures also from Half-Life this month (including headcrabs) so this month is definitely worth signing up for.
For those NOT on the Patreon, the Skull Forge Studios Gumroad has been updated and has a 45% discount code “FORGEFEAST” if you want to expand your collection. For the ultramodern gamers, the District 9 sets from a few months ago are now available, letting you pick up the local militia, the armoured peacekeepers, the highly trained mercenaries and one of the other PMC sets released the month before. Plus a whole load of Star Wars figures if you fancy them.
Black Hills Games Offers 30% All Figures
Black Hills Games has announced a 30% off deal up until the 28th of November if you use the code “BHGBLACKFRIDAY23”. All of BHG’s previous releases are included, such as the rather lovely South American rebel set. Additionally, if you’re a Patron of BHG, you can get 50% off via a code included in the Patreon feed.
Combat Octopus Previews Russians in Chechnya and MMF Sale
The next theme for Combat Octopus is Russian forces from the 1st Chechnyan War, giving you a set of figures ideal for scrapping in the mud and cold (appropriate for this time of year). The basic poses are still WIP (there are some interesting shenanigans with getting two-part bodies due to the bushlat’s fit) but CO has kicked off with designing a set of heads ideal for getting the theme across, with a mixture of headgear including stacked helmets and warm caps.
Additionally, Combat Octopus is also part of the MyMiniFactory sale. If you use the code “BLACKFRIDAY23” with any items on the Combat Octopus MyMiniFactory page, you can get 30% off – great for adding to your pile of modular parts or building up whole new theatres for your tabletop.
Modern Miniatures in MMF Sale
As you might expect being on MyMiniFactory, Modern-Miniatures.eu is also part of the MyMiniFactory sale, giving you 30% off anything in the store with the code “BLACKFRIDAY23”. This includes the newly released improvised armour for the BMP, letting you make your IFV suitably lower-tier looking with the collection of sandbags and tyres.
Additionally, from the WIP channel on the Ultramodern Discord, it seems that a new item is on the way – Modular Dirt Streets, ideal for printing off on an FDM printer and painting up to quickly build up a road network. These haven’t been released yet, but keep an eye in the next few days as Dexter works FAST.
Urban Scatter Gaming Releases Content To The Patrons!
Good news for all Patrons of Urban Scatter Gaming on Patreon – at the start of the weekend, all the packs for November were released. As you can see above, it comes with all the pieces you might need to build your FOB in the middle of nowhere, from fully modular cabins and high-tech comms gear down to the duckboards needed to keep your feet out of the freshly churned mud of a temporary base. No details on when these parts will be available separately but there is still time to join up if you want them for yourself.
EDIT: Stop the press – turns out the FOB set is available right now on Gumroad! Rather than the $5.50 a month for the Patreon, you can get the FOB set by itself for £8.
Turnbase Miniatures Shows Off Apex Group
Finally, after weeks of subtly asking what on earth they are planning on releasing based on the previews, Turbase Miniatures has revealed details of what this month’s figures are. If you want to read more about Apex Group, an elite PMC, you can find the overview on the Turnbase Patreon along with the preview of the Tier 2 figures.
What is quite interesting is Tier 3 includes two objective items ideal for your tabletop, as well as a mix of unique operators to mix in with your force. You still have a few days to join the Patreon if you want these guys
Lazy Forger Announces Partnership With Modipheus with Full Spectrum Dominance
And finally, because I get to post about cool stuff people I know are doing, Modipheus has announced it has a partnership with friend of the site/pusher of 6mm crack The Lazy Forger to publish the award-winning Full Spectrum Dominance in a retail edition. The new edition will include some additional content (such as a campaign system and solo rules) and will be released alongside some unit cards for the four factions FSD currently covers (including the two that will be released as part of the upcoming Second Wave campaign which launches on Wednesday).
For everyone who has the current PDFs, don’t worry, there has been some clarification on what – these rules will be available online as well, with the PDF release being a living rulebook, constantly updated. Additionally, the hard copy won’t be out until at least mid-2024, so if you want to get in and play, the campaign this week is an excellent way in.
Oh and like everyone else on MMF – 30% off, use the code “BLACKFRIDAY23”, you know the drill.
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