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This is probably more of interest to the painting crowd rather than wargamers, but as there is a fair amount of cross over I'll post some news I've had from the WAPM facebook page

The French company JMD miniatures is closing down as of 1/8/13

http://www.jmd-miniatures.com/liste_articles.php?id1=2

Amongst other things the produced some spectacular busts and 54mm of historical and fantasy subjects, so if you were ever tempted it's time to get shopping

"Hello everyone, We inform you that we stop our business August 31, 2013. After this date, it will not be possible to order references JMD MINIATURES. Thank you for your loyalty during those six years. Thank you all for your cooperation. Jean-Marie and Chrystelle"