Rules for Vampires mean they can appear in any era, but we have concentrated on 20th century conflicts - and the near (retro) future of whenever the 7ombieTV apocalypse happens.

The vampire rules included new archetypes for a Master Vampire Star, Vampire Co-Star and some new extras. There are a couple of new but familiar statuses and special effects covering vamp powers too.

We have a new Commanding Officer Star and a half dozen new Co-Stars for Military casts and this includes and expansion of weapons and attacks. Also included is a new Vampire Hunter Star archetype.

Guest Stars are expanded too, with three quite different examples of bloodsuckers and hunters.

We present six episodes. The first three concern standalone battles: one in Northern Africa during WW2, the second in communist China and finally one in a dead-infested New York skyscraper.

The remaining three form the Vlad's Army campaign. We follow Walsingham-on-Seas' Local Defence Volunteers as they uncover and attempt to repel a German vampire invasion from Blighty's shore during WW2. This campaign includes a whole new deck of scavenge cards including mechanics to combine certain cards to make special weapons for fighting these new undead.

We're trying for release before Salute, but we might have to see how we get on, so I will keep you posted!

Photo of the Day! Helena and I met last night and are starting to bash this into shape...

 Wyrmalla wrote:

Photo of the Day! Getting modern terrain for your 7TV games can be tricky. But here's a set up using our Set Designer printable walls and floors designed by Kev Dallimore. It's a 170 page PDF complete with ideas and instructions from Mr D to help you build your secret bases and evil lairs.

I needs those tape machines. =(

“DON’T PANIC!”

We’ve been inundated with requests to show off the miniatures from the Dad’s Army boxed for which we’ve been granted the official licence. So, we ran a poll on the Warlord Games Facebook page which resulted in a clear winner – the model you most wanted to see was local butcher and veteran of the Sudanese Campaign, Lance-Corporal Jack Jones.



As with all the Local Defence Volunteers in our boxed set he is depicted in Home Guard uniform and in civilian attire. In hios butcher’s garb he is wielding his asagai spear – a trophy from fighting the ‘Fuzzie-Wuzzies’ in Sudan.

“THEY DON’T LIKE IT UP ‘EM!”

We’ll be showing off more characters every day from now until the pre-order launch, so make sure you check in to see them!

Photo of the Day! The Argonauts pile in. The figure about to get a pummelling is a wonderful conversion by Kev D. It's a Daredevil body (with a gs sash) and the Dolly Bird head sprue.

 kronk wrote:
WTH is going on here? Cyclops, dudes with ray guns, arabian sheiks, people playing electronic chess, nazi vampires...

Did they mix all of the chex geek card game expansions together and then make a TV series or something?

Photo of the Day! More Federated Security are coming in February. So here's a preview of the three new troopers and Heavy Weapon guy. Out on Saturday.

Photo of the Day! Another Kev conversion. The TLS Commander with all the TLS accessories finished off in a dashing shade of purple.

S.H.I.V.A Starter Set - Front cover. Plan to dominate the world with a 7TV S.H.I.V.A. cast with this box set of 13 models. The forces of S.H.I.V.A. strike from the shadows and all are masters of death in its various guises.

Miniatures
More FedSec Troopers
Instantly recognisable, the Federated Security are feared as the faceless troops of a terror regime. Put down even greater rebellions with an additional 3 models, featuring carbines and helmet heads on the base tab (£9 for 3 or £3.25 each). These are supported by a new Heavy Trooper (£3.50). Facing large amounts of rebellious dissidents, and not wanting to waste cheap labour, the Federated Security employ Heavy Stun Beamers to bring down their opponents with minimal chance of harm. Sculpted by Martin Buck with original heads and carbines by Ian Mountain.

Starter Sets
Start a new 7TV cast or expand an existing one with our new boxed sets box sets. This month we bring you the villainous S.H.I.V.A. (13 models) and Minions (14 models) which will work for both heroic and villainous casts and are cheap (and if you’re evil, expendable!). Expect more boxed sets to appear in the web store (and hopefully your local retailers) in some natty DVD packaging soon.

Coming Soon
Next month we will add Drew Falstaff, a rookie Beat detective and informant ‘King Tut' Tuttle to their ranks as they attempt to foil underworld boss ‘The Duchess’. Above is a preview from of the superb greens from Ernst Veingart. S.H.I.V.A. Co-Stars Dr Mao and the Mannequin will also be available thanks to the talented Andrew May.

Rules
Vlad's Army
Some more details on Vlad's Army as we work away on the layout. The rules include new archetypes for a Master Vampire Star, Vampire Co-Star and some new extras. Military casts have a new Commanding Officer Star and a half dozen new Co-Stars plus an expansion of weapons and attacks. Also included is a new Vampire Hunter Star archetype and new Guest Stars, with three quite different examples of bloodsuckers and hunters.

There are six episodes. Three are standalone battles featuring conflicts in: Northern Africa during WW2;communist China; and finally a near future dead-infested New York skyscraper.

The remaining three form the Vlad's Army campaign. We follow Walsingham-on-Seas' Local Defence Volunteers' attempts to repel a German vampire invasion from Blighty's shore during WW2. Included is a whole new deck of scavenge cards with mechanics to combine certain cards to make special weapons for fighting these new undead. Hopefully out by Salute, but we will keep you posted!

Deal of the Month
This month you can bag yourself a free PDF (worth up to £10) if you spend more than £40. Just state which PDF you'd like when you checkout.

Here's a little Valentine's gift for you all. Two more SHIVA personalities: Dr Mao and The Mannequin sculpted by Andrew May and painted by Simon Bradley.

 Nicorex wrote:
Which you can not get in the states. All Amazon has in zone 2 UK/Europe encoded dvd's. :(

Photo of the Day! A preview of the new Detectives and Lowlifes pack due out next month. Sculpted by Ernst Veingart and painted by Kev Dallimore. We have (L to R): Tony 'King Tut' Tuttle (car salesman and snout); the Duchess (underworld boss); A Beat Detective; and DC Drew Falstaff with shooter.

 Padre wrote:
Well, the spiffy crook on the far left is "Arthur" from Minder...but don't know the other 3.

I've got "I could be so good for you" running through my head now...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNRkwNC9Ms4

Also, why does the "beat detective" appear to be menacing someone with a sex toy of some description?

 Wyrmalla wrote:
Ten to Griffindor methinks. ...I never invested much with that series (from the outset it seemed a poor and uncessary sequel to Life on Mars), but yes, the resemblance is there. I suppose Crooked Dice decided to plunk this lot in with their existing Life on Mars minis (and given that there's an expansion for The Beat, more models are always nice).

Miniatures
Detectives & Lowlifes
March sees a police recruitment drive as The Beat adds Drew Falstaff, a Beat Detective and informant ‘King Tut Tuttle’ to their ranks as they attempt to foil underworld boss ‘The Duchess’. Ernst Veingart has breathed life into these characters who are available at £3.50 each or £12 for the four.

Starter Sets
We add a further villainous collection this month with the Federated Security Starter Set. The box includes 11 models: a commander, six troopers, mutaints, heavy trooper and security robot – all for a bargain £25.

Expect more boxed sets to appear in the web store (and hopefully your local retailers) in these natty DVD packaging soon including Future Freedom Fighters, Argonauts and United Radionics.

Dr Mao & the Mannequin

Another two S.H.I.V.A. Co-Stars from Andrew May are now available. The diminutive demonic genius of Dr Mao and his sinister Plaston creation the Mannequin are £3.50 each or £6.50 for the pair.

Coming Soon
April sees three vortex adventurers; Ian Mountain has sculpted the war torn Professor Kane and Marwood . We also have scientific advisor Tucker Newman – a natty dresser in Crombie jacket and Dr Marten boots.Plus we have Ms Freeman, a liberated young medic from the near future who will be available singly and combined in a new pack with two other temporal travellers – Ms Temple and Group Captain Jim. We've also got a new weapons sprue with a shotgun, kalashnikov, luger and a schmeisser.May will see us completing off the S.H.I.V.A. cast with Köhner and two Daughters of SHIVA and we're also working on a multi-purpose resin transit van useful for the Beat or criminal casts.

Rules
Vlad's Army
Our next 7ombieTV supplement is now at the printers and scheduled for release in April. The 54 page supplement is packed with new rules and sumptuous photos by Mr Kevin Dallimore. It’s supported with new accessories too: 39 cards including events, a new Scavenge deck and the Special Weapons cards and a set of 27 tokens.

Once & Future
This new 7th Voyage supplement is planned for the summer. Helena Nash explores three new medieval cinematic settings for your mythic fantasy games. In this sword swinging tome, you’ll discover the legends of Beowulf, Robin Hood and the tales of King Arthur. Have at you sirrah!

Tales of the Unexplained
Helena and Karl have also been working on a first draft of Tales of the Unexplained – the long talked about magical supplement for 7TV. You can expect some supernatural casts including Adam Kismet Associates, The Zodiac Children and the Cult of Malleus, plus a raft of guest stars and Extras from the Thriller Theatre anthology. More news on a release date as soon as we have it.

Shows
Salute 2014
Over 5000 wargamers are expected to descend upon London ExCel centre on Saturday 12th April and Team Crooked will be there to try and sate them with our lovely toys and games. As well as our usual trading space (TB08) we will have four games on offer (GB07):

* 7TV: Cops & Robots: The Beat vs Argonauts in the East End! Shut it Sparky!
* 7TV: Seek, Locate, Destroy: Can the Future Freedom Fighters escape the clutches of the Federated Security?!
* 7ombieTV: School Trip: In the crumbling capital, the brave girls of St Searle’s need to reach the safety of Crooked Towers before the undead horde descend! Get to play our brilliant ruined London board.
* 7th Voyage: Sinbad and the Plaque of Destiny: Sinbad faces off against evil sorcerer Kouran and his animated statue on a brand new temple/jungle board from terrain maestro Andy Maclachlan.

See you there!