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**BrookM**

I'd say all in good time I suppose. Their releases don't really follow a fixed pattern, as they're reviving this there, releasing that there. All I know for certain is that a Ghurka boxed set is underway and that plastic US Airborne are mentioned.

Vehicles though? Keep an eye on the Facebook page, they show off nearly finished vehicles out of the blue all the time.

**BrookM**

I usually check and post links / pics here when I spot them, so no worries there.

**BrookM**

Here's two:

Autoblinda Ab41

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Japanese Type 3 Chi-Nu

**BrookM**

Day late, but here we go.

Siberian Veterans

First seen at Salute in London earlier this year, our Siberian Veterans have been eagerly awaited ever since. The armies of the Third Reich are about to have a bad day as they are now released!

Epitomising what Hitler referred to as the ‘Asiatic Hordes’, the Siberians were battle-hardened from their service in the conflict against Japan in the east.

Coming as a rude shock to the forces of the Third Reich, the veteran Siberian troops fell upon the over-extended German forces. They were used in mass assaults hurling themselves into the German lines fully prepared to fight in close quarters, wielding wicked knives and using their entrenching tools to terrible effect.

Raised from the forces in the far east of the Soviet Union they were used to deprivation and hardship, and their stamina in the the deep, hostile snows in their homeland was a constant source of amazement to their foe.

This boxed set contains a mixed force of Siberian troops led by a commissar exhorting his troops with the aid of a loudhailer, all eager to fight the German invaders for Stalin and holy Mother Russia!

Siberian Veterans contains:

Enough plastic and metal components to make 34 battle-hardened Soviet Union infantry miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models.
Weapons included: Maxim machine gun, Mosin-Nagant rifle (scoped, with bayonet and without), PTRD Anti-tank rifle, submachine guns (PPS-43 , PPSh-41 and PPD-40), Mosin-Nagant carbine, DT-28 light machine gun, Tokarev semi-automatic rifle (and bayonet version), pistols and rifle grenade launcher. Also includes captured Panzerfaust and MP40 SMG!
Round plastic bases (25mm diameter).
Background leaflet.

Updated! Blitzkrieg German plastics pre-order

As release fast approaches we have some fabulous painted shots of our latest and arguably our best plastic box set so far. These images demonstrate just a few of the many assembly options available for these classic German infantryman of World War II.

Representing the classic image of the German infantryman during World War II, these miniatures are equipped with knee-high jackboots, unadorned ‘coalscuttle’ helmet and a martial discipline that took them to almost complete dominance of mainland Europe.

Whilst the glory often went to the armoured knights of the panzer divisions, the infantry were the spine of the Wehrmacht. Germany’s cunning use of Blitzkrieg tactics conquered Poland, swept through the Low Countries and defeated France, before turning their attention to the Soviet Union. Soviet forces were pushed all the way to Moscow as the relentless march of Hitler’s landsers swept all before them.

Well-led, superbly trained and equipped with the finest infantry weapons in the world, the German infantryman was a skilled and dangerous foe capable of thinking for themselves if needed, giving them a significant advantage over their foes. Vorwärts!

Blitzkrieg German Infantry contains:
• Enough plastic components to make 30 German infantry miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models.
• Weapons included: Kar 98K rifle, MP38/MP40 sub-machine gun, Luger pistol, MG34 light machine gun, Kar 98K with attached bayonet, stick grenades, scoped Kar 98K rifle.
• Round plastic bases (25mm diameter).
• Construction leaflet.

Box contains 30 plastic foot figures which require assembly with glue. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

New: Panzer II Ausf. A/B/C

This week sees our Panzer II return to the front lines. This brand new master model replaces the previous Pz II we had on sale and can be used to represent Ausf. A, B or C variants fighting during the Blitzkrieg in Europe and the Russian Front, in North Africa and Italy.

The new model features open and closed commander’s hatches giving you a greater choice of how you wish to represent your tank. The open hatches have tab attached making it easier to glue them into place and as a result you won’t be having them fall off during games! This is a feature we are rolling out to our new vehicles as they come through.

Don’t forget that with our Wheels of Steel special offer, when you buy three or more vehicles (of any type) and receive an automatic 10% discount off them! You’d be mad not to take advantage…

New: German Sd.Kfz 234/3 armoured car

The second Bolt Action resin vehicle to be released this week is the Sd.Kfz 234/3 armoured car. This is the third in the 234 series to be released, following on from the 2cm Sd.Kfz 234/1 and Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma armoured cars. The Sd.Kfz 234/3, had an open-topped superstructure replacing the usual turret on the Sd.Kfz 234/1 and mounted a 75mm gun. Fielded by the German army in the latter years of the war, it’s manoeuvrability and potent gun was valuable addition to the Third Reich’s armies.

New: US Army 75mm pack howitzer

Providing long range fire support for US Army commanders, the 75mm pack howitzer makes it’s way into battle raining shells from above onto the enemies of Uncle Sam!

The 75mm howitzer saw combat during the Second World War with the US Army, being designed in such a way that it could be broken down into several pieces and carried by pack animals, hence it’s name.

Finally, from their FB:

Coming soon - Marder III Ausf. M. Here's a work-in-progress pic to keep you going...

**BrookM**

It's Siberian, not Serbian, big difference there..

**BrookM**

Nick Ellingworth wrote:
The early war Germans look absolutely fantastic, can't wait to get my hands on them. 30 in a box sounds like 2 full squads, a command team and at least a couple of specialist/support teams to me. Hopefully the weapon sprue will have enough bits to be able to do that.

This is what Warlord did with their box contents:

Three infantry squads with LMG's and NCO SMG, a sniper team and a small officer team, which if going by the logic that these are not veterans yet, gives you a nice platoon worth 439 pts with some room to spare for some extras, maybe a HMG or mortar to round things out at 500 pts.

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MrMoustaffa wrote:
BrookM wrote:
It's Siberian, not Serbian, big difference there..
phone auto corrected, sorry about that. Still awesome models though

Auto-correct must be sent to gulag da?

**BrookM**

Just now got my Armies of the Soviet Union army book. The army gets a few choice rules: Not One Step Back! (Commissars can do their thing) and Massed Batteries (D6+6" radius for artillery barrages). Assault Engineers and Tank Riders have access to Stalynoi Nagrudnik's at +5 pts per model, anti-tank dogs are in, the Bronekater has rules, damn.

**BrookM**

"Our forthcoming 1:56 scale Bolt Action Jagdpanzer IV L48, work-in-progress..."

**BrookM**

Grot 6 wrote:
Great looking stuff on that one, too.

They have marines and japs out yet?

I'd really like a few of those.

Please stop using that racial slur.

And yes, if you would check the site you'd see that there is both a budding Marine and Japanese miniature range present. The USMC range is more or less done for now, though the Japanese range is slowly growing with the addition of a few tanks in preparation for the Armies of Japan book coming later this year.

**BrookM**

End of the week, newsletter time!

Pre-order: 1000pts Blitzkrieg German Starter Army

Released early June 2013 this is the first chance you will have to get your hands on Warlord’s brand new plastic blitzkrieg germans in this fantastic 1000pt army deal!

Bolt Action Points Values

Description Value
First Lieutenant (veteran) & two extra riflemen* 116
Heer Veteran Infantry Squad (10) NCO with SMG, LMG, Anti-tank grenades) 173
Heer Infantry Squad (10) NCO with SMG, LMG* 123
Heer Infantry Squad (10) NCO with SMG, LMG* 123
Sniper team* 50
Sd.Kfz 251/1 Hanomag half track with rear-facing LMG (veteran) 105
81mm medium mortar team 50
7.5cm leIG 18 light artillery 50
Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf. D (veteran) 210
Total 1000pts
* Made from the components of the plastic sprues included

As release fast approaches we have some fabulous painted shots of arguably our best plastic box set so far. These images demonstrate just a few of the many assembly options available for these classic German infantryman of World War II.

Released mid to late June 2013, be the first to get your hands on our latest plastic box set so far. You can now place your pre-order for this superb box of plastic models from our webstore.

Representing the classic image of the German infantryman during World War II, these miniatures are equipped with knee-high jackboots, unadorned ‘coalscuttle’ helmet and a martial discipline that took them to almost complete dominance of mainland Europe.

Whilst the glory often went to the armoured knights of the panzer divisions, the infantry were the spine of the Wehrmacht. Germany’s cunning use of Blitzkrieg tactics conquered Poland, swept through the Low Countries and defeated France, before turning their attention to the Soviet Union. Soviet forces were pushed all the way to Moscow as the relentless march of Hitler’s landsers swept all before them.

Well-led, superbly trained and equipped with the finest infantry weapons in the world, the German infantryman was a skilled and dangerous foe capable of thinking for themselves if needed, giving them a significant advantage over their foes. Vorwärts!

Blitzkrieg German Infantry contains:
• Enough plastic components to make 30 German infantry miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models.
• Weapons included: Kar 98K rifle, MP38/MP40 sub-machine gun, Luger pistol, MG34 light machine gun, Kar 98K with attached bayonet, stick grenades, scoped Kar 98K rifle.
• Round plastic bases (25mm diameter).
• Construction leaflet.

Box contains 30 plastic foot figures which require assembly with glue. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

New: Soviet ISU-122 tank destroyer!

The ISU-122 was used as a powerful assault gun, a self-propelled howitzer and a long-range tank destroyer, with the primary application being as a tank destroyer.

With the same hull as the IS-2 it had good armour performance noticeably so against high-explosive rounds.

New: Soviet ISU-152 self-propelled artillery!

ISU-152 was a Soviet multirole fully enclosed and armoured assault gun or armoured self-propelled gun, also capable of serving as a heavy tank destroyer. As a heavy assault gun, the ISU-152 was an extremely valuable weapon in urban combat operations.

It’s excellent armour protection provided the platform with good protection from most German anti-tank guns, allowing it to advance into the face of direct anti-tank fire, while the huge low velocity high-explosive rounds were excellent at blasting open even the most heavily fortified and reinforced enemy strongpoints.

New: Italian Bersaglieri in sun hats

The Bersaglieri or marksmen are a corps of the Italian Army originally created serve in the Piedmontese Army, later to become the Royal Italian Army.

The first Bersaglieri to see combat in North Africa was the 10th Bersaglieri Regiment. They arrived in Libya in early 1941 with the traditional black capercaillie feathers decorating their sun hats.

**BrookM**

I'm sure they'll get around to the Winter War eventually, they are slowly bulking out the early war range now with their plastic Germans and hopefully sooner or later, plastic DAK by the Perry Twins.

But it shouldn't be too hard to recreate the Winter War, just not too sure about special characters, it is a mechanic they haven't implemented or explored with the system, nor do I think it would really work all too well without uprooting the entire system.

**BrookM**

feth yes!

"The Jeeps are done and the crews are en route. Soon David Stirling's boys will be raiding behind the German and Italian lines!"

**BrookM**

The armies of ~~Frou-Frou~~ France army list has been updated: http://www.warlordgames.com/downloads/pdf/Bolt_Action_French_army_list.pdf

**BrookM**

New: Blitzkieg! German Heer starter army boxed set

Released today is this fantastic 1,000 pt army deal containing Warlord’s brand new plastic Blitzkrieg Germans, this is the first chance anyone will have of getting their hands on them!

Bolt Action Points Values

Description Value
First Lieutenant (veteran) & two extra riflemen* 116
Heer Veteran Infantry Squad (10) NCO with SMG, LMG, Anti-tank grenades) 173
Heer Infantry Squad (10) NCO with SMG, LMG* 123
Heer Infantry Squad (10) NCO with SMG, LMG* 123
Sniper team* 50
Sd.Kfz 251/1 Hanomag half track with rear-facing LMG (veteran) 105
81mm medium mortar team 50
7.5cm leIG 18 light artillery 50
Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf. D (veteran) 210
Total 1000pts
* Made from the components of the plastic sprues included

Here are painted shots of arguably our best plastic box set so far. These images demonstrate just a few of the many assembly options available for these classic German infantryman of World War II.

Available on their own mid to late June 2013, be the first to get your hands on our latest plastic box set so far. You can now place your pre-order for this superb box of plastic models from our webstore.

Representing the classic image of the German infantryman during World War II, these miniatures are equipped with knee-high jackboots, unadorned ‘coalscuttle’ helmet and a martial discipline that took them to almost complete dominance of mainland Europe.

Whilst the glory often went to the armoured knights of the panzer divisions, the infantry were the spine of the Wehrmacht. Germany’s cunning use of Blitzkrieg tactics conquered Poland, swept through the Low Countries and defeated France, before turning their attention to the Soviet Union. Soviet forces were pushed all the way to Moscow as the relentless march of Hitler’s landsers swept all before them.

Well-led, superbly trained and equipped with the finest infantry weapons in the world, the German infantryman was a skilled and dangerous foe capable of thinking for themselves if needed, giving them a significant advantage over their foes. Vorwärts!

Blitzkrieg German Infantry contains:
• Enough plastic components to make 30 German infantry miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models.
• Weapons included: Kar 98K rifle, MP38/MP40 sub-machine gun, Luger pistol, MG34 light machine gun, Kar 98K with attached bayonet, stick grenades, scoped Kar 98K rifle.
• Round plastic bases (25mm diameter).
• Construction leaflet.

Box contains 30 plastic foot figures which require assembly with glue. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

New: British A10 Cruiser Tank MKII

The British A10 Cruiser Tank MKII was developed alongside the A9, with the intention of creating a heavier, infantry tank version of the same type. However during testing it was not deemed suitable for the infantry tank role and was classified instead as a “heavy cruiser”.

Mark IIs were part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) sent to France in the early stages of World War II and were still being used later in North Africa at the defence of Tobruk in 1941, where reliability and suspension performance in the desert conditions was praised.

From early campaigns in Europe to the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of the Far East, the Armies of Great Britain covers wherever the British forces faced the Axis threat, including rules for the A10 Cruiser Tank MKII.

New: US Marine Corps HQ & Squad

This week sees the reconfiguration of our US Marine Corps range bringing it in line with how units are structured in Bolt Action and just in time to have your force painted, ready and waiting for the Imperial Japanese Army when it arrives in a few weeks!

New: US Marine .30 cal teams

New: US Marine support weapons

Pre-order: Armies of Imperial Japan here soon!

The fifth supplement for our Bolt Action WWII game will be here very soon and covers the forces of the Rising Sun following the assault on Pearl Harbor. The Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defence of the islands of the Pacific to the occupation of territory in China and Burma.

With this latest supplement for Bolt Action, written by Agis Neugebauer, players have all the information they need to build a force of the Emperor’s fanatically loyal troops and campaign through some of the most brutal battles of the war.

Contents
Introduction
Army Lists
Theatres
A copy of the Bolt Action rulebookis needed to use this supplement.

When you pre-order the Armies of the Imperial Japan from Warlord Games you also receive for free this exclusive Japanese infantry figure, ‘Red Sun Rising’.

Released mid to late July 2013, orders placed with pre-order items included will be held until the release date. If you want your other products earlier please place a separate order so we can ensure you get your goodies as early as possible!

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From their FB:

Our Soviet Komsomolets artillery tractor will soon be back in stock! It's been retired to the rear to have all-new tracks made to replace the tired old masters...

**BrookM**

Metals are the same size and proportion as the plastics, their weapons are a wee bit chunkier though and they may stand a millimeter or two taller because of the metal bases they are cast on. But all in all, you can freely swap heads between the plastics and metals without noticing much of a difference, if any at all.

**BrookM**

Crusader preview:

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Okay, newsletter time!

New: German Motorcycle (1939-1942)

Although we recently rereleased our German Motorcycle, it has caused us some problems due to the number of parts involved – something you said you would rather see reduced. So, taking that feedback on board Wojtek has revamped the models!

The new motorcycle is now a single casting rather than several. Wojtek has also taken upon himself to produce new riders, including a pinion passenger! As you’ve come to expect, these have separate Figure Heads, so you can chop and change as you build your army to your preference.

Our diminutive putty pusher is now talking about sculpting riders for other German forces, so keep your eyes on our newsletter, Facebook page and Twitter feed for more news…

New: Kradschützen Motorcycle and Sidecar (1939-1942)

In addition to the newly released German Motorcycle, this week sees the return of another German motorcycle – this time with sidecar! As with the motorcycle, we have simplified the model into far less parts, making it easier to cast, quicker to build and more sturdy on the tabletop – win!

Warlord Games sculptor Wojtek (he’s Polish, you know…) has added separate panniers as well as resculpting the rider and sidecar passenger. The result looks great and we know you’ll appreciate the improvements to this kit.

New: Soviet Army Zis-2 57mm anti-tank gun

Helping to blunt the advance of the Third Reich’s armoured divisions is this new Soviet anti-tank gun – the Zis-2.

The ZiS-2 is a Soviet 57-mm anti-tank gun used throughout World War II. ZiS stands for “Zavod imeni Stalina” or “Factory named after Stalin”, the official title of Artillery Factory No. 92, which produced the gun first.

A reliable gun during the early years of the war, it was less potent against German heavy tanks later in the war.

New: British Wasp Flamethrower carrier

This week sees the return to action of an old favourite – the Wasp flamethrowing carrier! With completely remastered running gear and the removal of the od integral base, the new Wasp model looks as great as it is deadly in the games of Bolt Action!

Based on the ubiquitous universal, or Bren, carrier the Wasp was a modified version carrying a flamethrower. Dreaded by Jerry!

Wasps were used by the Armoured and Infantry divisions with up to 6 in the independent machine gun companies, though they would usually operate in pairs.

**BrookM**

Grot 6 wrote:
The Airborne showed up in a blister of 12. All in all some really good looking figures.

What do you guys use for bases? Do you just mount them on some slotta bases, wood nickel plug type, or coins?

The plastic kits these days come with flat 25mm bases, the blisters sadly do not for some annoying reason. I usually order a pack of bases directly from Renedra or Warlord so I've got a nice supply on hand for when I get new metals.

**BrookM**

Freitag Blitzkrieg spezial, let's invade a country ja?!

New: Blitzkrieg Germans plastic boxed set!

They’re here! The Germans are upon us!

Our latest, and arguably best, plastic boxed set for our Bolt Action game is now available. This new boxed set contains a remarkable amount of options to build 30 plastic 28mm miniatures representing the German army soldier during the invasion of Poland, assault on the Low Countries, defeat of France and the inexorable push deep into the heart of the Soviet Union.

Whilst the glory often went to the armoured knights of the panzer divisions, the infantry were the spine of the Wehrmacht. Germany’s cunning use of Blitzkrieg tactics conquered Poland, swept through the Low Countries and defeated France, before turning their attention to the Soviet Union. Soviet forces were pushed all the way to Moscow as the relentless march of Hitler’s landsers swept all before them.

Well-led, superbly trained and equipped with the finest infantry weapons in the world, the German infantryman was a skilled and dangerous foe capable of thinking for themselves if needed, giving them a significant advantage over their foes. Vorwärts!

Blitzkrieg German Infantry contains:
• Enough plastic components to make 30 German infantry miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models.
• Weapons included: Kar 98K rifle, MP38/MP40 sub-machine gun, Luger pistol, MG34 light machine gun, Kar 98K with attached bayonet, stick grenades, scoped Kar 98K rifle.
• Round plastic bases (25mm diameter).
• Construction leaflet.

One box contains 30 plastic foot figures which require assembly with glue. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted!

New: German Heer Command (1939-42)

Adding more variety to your early to mid-war German army HQ choices is this command pack.

Containing 2 officers, a medic and a spotter, it is the perfect accompaniment for our new plastic Blitzkrieg Germans! These miniatures utilise our Figure Head System so each has separate heads, allowing you plenty of options.

As already mentioned, these new metal command miniatures are perfect to lead our new Blitzkrieg Germans plastic boxed set. If you’ve not seen these before, take a look at these photos of arguably our best plastics so far. These images demonstrate just a few of the many assembly options available for these classic German infantryman of World War II, equipped with knee-high jackboots, unadorned ‘coalscuttle’ helmet and a martial discipline that took them to almost complete dominance of mainland Europe.

New: German Heer MG34 MMG (1939-42)

Providing devastating fire support to our new plastic Blitzkrieg Germans, this new medium machine gun team features the MG34 – Germany’s main machine gun during early and mid-war years. Capable of laying down a bewildering amount of firepower from it’s fixed tripod, the MG34 can easily pin or chew up enemy units.

The team’s 3-man crew have separate Figure Heads, allowing you to be able to repose or swap to you own personal taste.

The MG34 would make a great addition to our new Blitzkrieg Germans box set. Here are painted shots of arguably our best plastics so far. These images demonstrate just a few of the many assembly options available for these classic German infantryman of World War II.

New: Sd.Kfz 233 armoured car

Released this week alongside our new plastic Blitzkrieg Germans is this new Bolt Action armoured car – the Sd.Kfz 233.

Seeing action in the Western Desert with the Deutsche Afrika Korps, on the Russian Front, in Italy, and in NW Europe, the Sd.Kfz 233 was armed with a short barreled 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun in an open fighting compartment. Its assault gun was intended to provide supporting fire for the more lightly-armed 8-Rad 231 and 232 armoured cars in the German Aufklarungs (reconnaissance) companies. This splendid new resin and metal model comes complete with two crewmen.

In German forces, armoured cars were intended for the traditional cavalry missions of reconnaissance and screening. There main job was to scout ahead and to the flank of advancing mechanised units assessing enemy location, strength and intention.

All the rules for this army can be found in the first supplement for Bolt Action, Armies of Germany. It covers the forces of the Third Reich be they in Italy, France, Russia, Africa or the last days of Berlin.

**BrookM**

This just popped up on Facebook: http://www.warlordgames.com/store/armies-of-france-and-the-allies.html

Details
World War II was truly a ‘world’ war, and many nations joined the fight against Germany and the Axis. This latest supplement for Bolt Action covers the armies of France, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway, Holland and Belgium that stood against the German Blitzkrieg, as well as the resistance forces that sprung up in the aftermath of occupation.

Contents
Introduction
Army Lists
Theatres

When you buy the Armies of France and the Allies from Warlord Games you also receive for free an exclusive French resistance fighter figure of the decorated Simone Segouin (also known under the nom de guerre 'Nicole Minet').

Released mid to late September 2013, orders placed with pre-order items included will be held until the release date. If you want your other products earlier please place a separate order so we can ensure you get your goodies as early as possible!

**BrookM**

Here's hoping we'll see Dutch minis sooner or later.

**BrookM**

The current army list special rule gives their anti-tank guns a re-roll when firing at enemy vehicles. The mortars bit is news to me though.

**BrookM**

Aye, bit amazed that they haven't released a Polish army list as of yet, despite selling quite a well-stocked early war Polish range.

**BrookM**

There's a new army list out, for the Italians this time round and it can be found here: http://www.warlordgames.com/36669/bolt-action-italian-army-list/

To go with this handy document we've got a pile of Italian releases:

http://www.warlordgames.com/36717/new-italian-47mm-elefantino-anti-tank-gun/

http://www.warlordgames.com/36737/new-italian-army-in-sun-hats/

http://www.warlordgames.com/36704/new-italian-autoblinda-ab41-armoured-car/

**BrookM**

Pre-order: German Pioniers boxed set

Our latest Bolt Action boxed set is an absolute belter – the German Pioniers! You can now place a pre-order for this superb set.

Based on our plastic Blitzkrieg Germans these have been transformed with a startling array of metal components as you’ll see below…

Germany’s Assault Pioniers were skilled at building all manner of fortifications, communications lines, tank traps and minefields. In addition to building useful structures, they were adept at the destruction of similar enemy positions, blowing railway lines and making roads unsafe for the enemy to travel along.

As the German quest for global superiority stalled and finally crashed down around them, the pioniers were tasked with the vital job of slowing the Allied advance, be it by booby trap, minefield, blown bridges, or taking the fight directly to the enemy.

Often overlooked in favour of the dashing panzers or elite Waffen-SS troops, the pioniers were the unsung heroes of the German military machine and you can now field them on the battlefield with these superbly equipped miniatures! Within this boxed set you’ll find flamethrowers, demolition charges, anti-tank rifle, mine detector, assault pistols, engineers packs and much more besides!

German Pioniers contains:

• Enough plastic and metal components to make 31 German Pionier miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models.

• Equipment included: Flammenwerfer 35 flamethrower, Wien 41 Mine Detector, Geballte Ladung anti-tank grenade, GrB-39 grenade launcher, Goliath tracked mine, wirecutters, stick grenade bandoliers, Demolition charges, Sturmpistole, Tellermines, engineers backpacks, PPSh SMG, Kar 98K rifle, MP38/MP40 sub-machine gun, Luger pistol, MG34 light machine gun, Kar 98K with attached bayonet, stick grenades, scoped Kar 98K rifle.

• Round plastic bases (25mm diameter).

New: Jagdpanzer IV L/48

This week we have a new resin Bolt Action vehicle and one which Allied players must have been dreading – the Jagdpanzer IV L/48…

Scourge of Allied armour, the Jagdpanzer, with it’s ultra-low silhouette and potent gun, was near perfect in defensive positions ambushing the advancing Allied armour.

By late 1944, this new variant completely phased out its predecessor, the Jagdpanzer IV L70(V), armed with it’s 75mm L/48 gun. It was often modified, with many vehicles being fitted with schürzen protective side skirts or Thoma wire mesh shields and also Zimmerit anti-magnetic paste, as seen on this model.

This splendid resin kit comes complete with a German tank crewman figure.

New: Bolt Action Dice Bags

Our Bolt Action dice bags have certainly been very popular with you and you’ve given us great feedback on which bag designs you’d like to see us make available. So, without further ado, here are two of those we’ve been asked for!

First up we have the Allied Star dice bag. As you know, the white Allied star applied to British, Canadian and American forces so this bag is bound to be a popular design.

The second dice bag to be released this wek is for the British 7th Armoured Division – the famous Desert Rats! This is a great way to make sure you don’t loose any order dice in the sand!

New: Bolt Action vehicle decals

We have five new vehicle decal sheets for you this week! These high quality waterslide transfers are designed to go with our 1:56 scale Bolt Action vehicles.

These decals will finish your vehicles off perfectly and they are very easy to apply. Simply cut out the desired decal, leave it in a dish of lukewarm water for a few seconds and then slide it off the backing paper and into place. Using a clean paintbrush will help in the positioning of your decals as well as making sure they are free of trapped air bubbles.

This first sheet covers the British 7th Armoured Division – the legendary ‘Desert Rats’. This sheet covers both the Western Desert and the campaign from D-Day to the end of the war. We’ve added the red and white squadron markings as a strip so you can apply them to any vehicles of your choice.

American crews were keen on naming their vehicles so this mix of nicknames are just the job for the crews of armoured cars, tanks or softskins! These would be just as good for US Marine Corps vehicles as for the regular US Army.

We’ve been asked, more times than we care to mention, for Soviet slogans and insignia so we’re please to have not one but two sheets encompassing just that. This first sheets also has the Guards symbol and a variety of numbers.

This second sheets of Soviet slogans and numbers adds extra variety to your Red Army vehicles. As these slogans and numbers were applied on a local basis and often without too much care and attention you’ll find a few of them even have paint drips!

And finally, we have the British motorised battalion squadron markings. Ideal for adding to Universal Carriers, M5 halftracks, etc.

**BrookM**

Ah, I love it when people like a new release so much the joy comes in stereo!

But yeah, me likey as well!

**BrookM**

I guess you could turn all ranges from inches into centimetres, but other than that, I wouldn't know in all honesty.

**BrookM**

Bolt Action is hilariously lethal when it comes to melee, so it's not just shooty in this case.

**BrookM**

Alfndrate wrote:
Brook, I have heard that the US and German Army lists in the rulebook are not legal? This is mostly in regards to the US list having extra guns that you can no longer take?

I've recently gotten my Assault on Normandy box, so I'm trying to work out the details on list building for the future (idk how deep down this rabbit hole I will go).

The army lists in the rulebook were always ever placeholders, but that they are illegal is news to me. But yeah, when I started out with my US platoon I could have Rangers with two BAR's, which I no longer can with the Armies of the United States book. There's a pile of other small changes in there as well, but illegal lists? Hogwash to me.

Honestly, I'd use the army lists provided in the main rulebook for your demos and stick to regular (so no veterans or green troops) choices given the contents of the box. There should be a leaflet in the box with a suggestion on what to build with the box contents.

If you want to get really serious though and build two 500 pts platoons, I'd say pick up both the Armies of Germany and United States books and use a theatre of war themed list that goes well with both armies, like say Normandy or Wacht am Rhein.

**BrookM**

Yeah, I also wanted to field a full SMG Ranger squad, but that plan has been foiled. It would've been a gloriously lethal squad in assaults.

If I may, give the US command team two SMG's and ze German command team two assault rifles. They're free upgrades and makes them a tad more lethal, both when shooting and in assaults.

But other than that, an excellent pair of lists that do credit to the special rules of both armies IMHO.

I've ran a few demos myself using small platoons set in ersatz bocage terrain, plenty of soft cover and ruins so that it wouldn't turn too much into a shooting gallery. I'd suggest playing with plenty of terrain, not a load, but still enough to not have your minis out in the open where they are easy targets for the MG teams.

**BrookM**

Coming soon: Japanese Infantry plastic box set!

Those of you who popped over to see us at Salute will have seen the 3-ups for our plastic Imperial Japanese, as sculpted by Wojtek. We’ve been inundated with questions about releases dates and we’re happy to say the wait is almost over as we’re expecting the first test shots of the sprue in to us in the next few days!

To give you a taste of what is to come here are a few images of the 3-ups and the box cover, illustrated by the one and only Peter Dennis.

As with our recently released Blitzkrieg Germans we have simplified the way the weapons/arms are attached whilst still retaining a wide variety of options.

We’ll be bringing you the release dates and the chance to place a pre-order soon.