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2017/12/20 16:28:58
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
The Expansions will be like those from arround 2006-2009, strong Focus on a Region or Plot Point..
Can someone confirm this?
Have not heard this at all, from Adam or Jay.
Only thing that has been said at this point is that Battle Companies is the first product released under the "Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game" (6th edition) umbrella. Nothing confirmed from Adam or Jay about release date for Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game rulebook.
The thrust of the MeSBG release window will focus around Osgiliath and Pelennor Fields.
They have stated that revisiting the LOTR Army Books might happen. Adam said that redoing the old LOTR Journeybooks to match the style of There And Back Again is "a good idea".
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2017/12/21 17:29:03
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
The rulebook is definitely a release for the summer
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2017/12/21 17:40:07
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
That's certainly the hope, but nothing concrete yet
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2017/12/22 01:41:42
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Ignispacium wrote: Do you need An Unexpected Journey or There and Back Again to play Battle Companies?
Yes. You'll need a rulebook and whichever book your warband is in. The mini rulebook is the cheapest way in. You'd only need TABA if you're running one of the warbands described within.
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2018/02/26 15:23:20
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GT was held this past weekend at Warhammer World and GW did a quick presentation on upcoming releases.
There will also be a much larger Middle-earth update posted and discussed on Thursday on Warhammer Community.
Bianca and Percy twin pack.
Goblin mercenary 13 model pack with captain included, head and weapon hand separate for multi posing.
New mumak with mahud warleader and tusk weapons. FW resin bits for plastic mumak.
Hobbit sheriffs and farmer maggot being re-released.
Possible made to order ("Adam (Troke) mentioned that Made to order would be a way if getting less essential, but still very cool, models out there. Like Breaking of the Fellowship set, or other alternate poses for otherwise available heroes.")
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2018/02/26 15:35:04
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Inquisitor Gideon wrote: Neat, about time for the Shiriffs. So is that a brand new mumak and a resin conversion kit or just the conversion kit?
Yep, they are starting with the re-releasing of oop models and will do so at a steady pace.
Plastic mumak + FW parts to make one new mumak with mahud.
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2018/03/02 15:43:51
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Hilda-Bianca and Percy are heroes for Lake-town. First spied nearly a year ago as unfinished works in progress, at last their release is soon to be upon us.
Goblin Mercenaries are much desired by those loyal to Gundabad and the armies of Azog the Defiler – since the inclusion of their unit entry in The Hobbit™ Motion Picture Trilogy There and Back Again, our ears have rung to the question of when they will be released. This kit, including a Captain and 12 Goblin Mercenaries, is coming soon!
We also showcased the first new release for The Lord of the Rings™ in years – The Mûmak War Leader. Including a mighty Haradrim warchief to lead the all-powerful Mûmakil into battle, this resin and plastic kit includes the War Leader (both riding on the Mûmak and on foot) along with upgrade parts for his Mûmak, such as: [pictured]
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2018/03/02 16:10:55
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
... I actually dont hate the goblin mercenaries. I mean, theyve still got the weird deformities, but they seem to mesh reasonably well with LotR goblins in spite of that... the armour looks close, the stance, proportions... Not bad.
2018/03/02 16:14:00
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Tyr13 wrote: ... I actually dont hate the goblin mercenaries. I mean, theyve still got the weird deformities, but they seem to mesh reasonably well with LotR goblins in spite of that... the armour looks close, the stance, proportions... Not bad.
I had this impression at first as well.. But then I started looking at each fella seperately and the cheerleader effect seemed to be prominent. They`re not as bad, as they could`ve been, but somehow Uruk-hai seem to be still as detailed (or even better detailed) as they are. Characters I like very mych on the other hand! Very good sculpts, imho. The Mumak upgrade is ok. Needs more Spike variation.
2018/03/02 19:24:34
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2018/05/07 11:43:33
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Finally, next week sees some of Middle-earth’s boldest (and smallest) heroes return – Farmer Maggot and his Hobbit Shirrifs. With the worlds of Middle-earth expanding through a steady trickle of new releases (including the recently released Nazgûl of Dol Guldur), the armies of Good might need some plucky reinforcements. We thought it’d be a great time to bring some out-of-production models back into general availability, with the Hobbit Shirriffs and Farmer Maggot. By combining these with other models, like the Hobbit Archers and Hobbit Militia, you’ll be able to field an entire army from the Shire.
...think there might be something of a power discrepancy between Nazgul and Hobbit shirrifs but new/old minis are always nice.
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2018/05/07 12:00:15
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2018/05/09 22:49:34
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2018/05/12 10:16:59
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2018/05/12 10:48:21
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
10 heads in set, six helmets and four helmetless. Banner and horn are extra so can build them as six with sword and shield. No official release date yet
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2018/05/12 12:17:03
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
also; they are working on a new rules manual and "There were a few mentions of scenery, with Osgiliath being name dropped more than once."
Would absolutely love to get more Osgiliath scenery, especially the iconic tower.
"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2018/05/15 14:08:36
Subject: Re: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Models are part of the upcoming release wave focusing on Osgiliath and The Battle of Pelennor Fields
Knights of Dol Amroth on foot: 6 Models with ten heads, six sets of shield/sword, as well as command variant parts (banner, champion, horn)
Guritz (Skully) and Enforcer
Note that this will be Skully's third pose! He was previously released as metal conversion bits to upgrade a normal plastic Orc in Battle Games in Middle-earth Magazine, and then got his own official model about ten years ago which was discontinued about three years ago. Spoilered his two previous incarnations:
Spoiler:
Battle Games in Middle Earth #75 with Upgrades with "Streetline"'s Guritz/Skully conversion
The official "Morannon Orc Lieutenants" blister pack featuring Guritz/Skully, now discontinued
Hurin the Tall, Warden of the Keys
Ingold - Warden of The Rammas Echor
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"...and special thanks to Judgedoug!" - Alessio Cavatore "Now you've gone too far Doug! ... Too far... " - Rick Priestley "I've decided that I'd rather not have you as a member of TMP." - Editor, The Miniatures Page "I'd rather put my testicles through a mangle than spend any time gaming with you." - Richard, TooFatLardies "We need a Doug Craig in every store." - Warlord Games "Thank you for being here, Judge Doug!" - Adam Troke
2018/05/15 16:52:10
Subject: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game : p29 Gundabad Upgrades
Those are pretty damn cool. Shame we never got SKoDA in plastic like the mounted Knights, but those are nonetheless much more interesting than the old metals.
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