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**Ancestral Hamster**

re: FANTASY RACE VILLAGERS

Perhaps a mix of demi-humans or even goblinoids? While I suspect it is a minority interest, I can't be the only gamer who'd like some non-human denizens in their fantasy townships.

For Guards of Traitor's Toll I purchased two non-human civilians: a female orc blacksmith, and a female Halfling baker. There's a female elf head in the Guards of Traitor's Toll starter (1 per civilian sprue for total of three), and I've a few spare elf heads from WHFB so there will be a few more elves and half-elves in my version of Traitor's Toll. The GoTT rulebook mentions some kind of aquatic humanoid species that resides near the city and who trade frequently, so that's another source of non-human civilians; I'll use the couple of Snakemen I bought from Northstar Ghost Archipelago metals.

**Talking Banana**

These three caught my eye

DEATH FIELDS ARENA TERRAIN SET
SHADOKESH FERALS/WARRIORS
DEATH FIELDS N'GLONHGK

Terrain could either be very useful or unimaginative and repetitive. I've had my eye on the Shadokesh for a long time but had basically given up on them ever getting made. Finally, I have no idea what N'Glonhgk are, but they sound non-human, possibly Lovecraftian by way of Ramsey Campbell (is it a take on Y'Golonyac?,) so I'm interested to find out.

**Jack Flask**

Smokestack wrote:
Gallahad wrote:
Dang, it is a bummer to see only a single 28mm scale fantasy set on that list. Their fantasy sets must not be selling as well as other kits.

The goblins and lizardmen suffer from poor weapon selection, and the werewolves are too small, so some of the tepid reception are from self inflicted wounds so to speak. But the villagers and guards seemed to be very well received. Hopefully they release more thoughtfully designed fantasy sets in the future.

I wonder what FANTASY RACE VILLAGERS will do that the other villagers set didnt.

Given that in most fantasy games "race" (species honestly would have been a better word probably, but it's now convention) is used to refer to human, elf, dwarf, orc, etc and this set is still in DESIGN; it could be that they're undecided on which race to pick or are even planning multiple sets.

It'd actually be pretty cool to have a set of Elf Villagers wearing robes and doing non-war related things like baking bread or playing a harp

**Kid_Kyoto**

Smokestack wrote:

I wonder what FANTASY RACE VILLAGERS will do that the other villagers set didnt.

No need to SHOUT we can hear you

I imagine it will have Elves, Dwarves, Halflings and such. Maybe some of the funkier races that have popped up like Cat Folks and Turtle Folks and whatever.

**Racerguy180**

Talking Banana wrote:
These three caught my eye

DEATH FIELDS ARENA TERRAIN SET
SHADOKESH FERALS/WARRIORS
DEATH FIELDS N'GLONHGK

Terrain could either be very useful or unimaginative and repetitive. I've had my eye on the Shadokesh for a long time but had basically given up on them ever getting made. Finally, I have no idea what N'Glonhgk are, but they sound non-human, possibly Lovecraftian by way of Ramsey Campbell (is it a take on Y'Golonyac?,) so I'm interested to find out.

Death fields terrain is something I can get behind

**RustyNumber**

A reasonably priced grimdark scatter set (32mm tank traps, sandbags, barrels, crates, power cells etc) would be lovely. An actual value-for-money take on that ancient 40k scatter set.

And I say that as someone who can theoretically print as many of those as I like in fdm.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

The N'Ghlonk are the Deathfields frogmen that are going plastic having first been digital (digital version pictured below)

**lord_blackfang**

This timeline may have the plague, murder hornets, full blown fascism, and a housing crisis, but we have plastic power armoured frogmen going for us so that's nice.

**SU-152**

Andy continues to refine the rules and there has been a lot of playtesting behind the scenes here

Any hints of the mechanics of the game?

Wow ogres coming!!!

**Brickfix**

Have to say I'm really excited for the frog men. Alternative aliens are great for a lot of different settings. Was already considering getting some 3D printed of these but I shall patiently wait for the plastic goodness.

**Alpharius**

lord_blackfang wrote:
This timeline may have the plague, murder hornets, full blown fascism, and a housing crisis, but we have plastic power armoured frogmen going for us so that's nice.

You've summed up 2025 to date nicely there - and yes, thank goodness for Power Armored Frogmen!

**Gallahad**

I recently found the Werewolves on discount and bought a box. They really could have been great if they weren’t so small.

It is a kit that mostly makes me sad at the lost potential.

I may have to try to source some alternate heads to turn them into furry ghouls or something

**Smokestack**

The Satyrs are larger. Would the werewolves heads and maybe some hand and feet swaps work on the satyr bodies?

**KidCthulhu**

Honestly, I like the werewolves a lot. They don't have to be super huge, but a smidge larger would have been nice:

**Gallahad**

Smokestack wrote:
The Satyrs are larger. Would the werewolves heads and maybe some hand and feet swaps work on the satyr bodies?

I appreciate the idea, but they probably wouldn't look very good. Werewolf heads are a "behind the jaw" cut style head, while the Satyr are a horizontal plane cut across the neck, which isn't impossible, but the werewolf heads are very small compared to Satyr bodies. Same thing the hands and feet. The scale is just totally different.

**Easy E**

Elf, Orc, and Dwarf Marathoners = Fantasy Race Villagers

**Dawnbringer**

Gallahad wrote:
I recently found the Werewolves on discount and bought a box. They really could have been great if they weren’t so small.

It is a kit that mostly makes me sad at the lost potential.

I may have to try to source some alternate heads to turn them into furry ghouls or something

Having seen the size of them I'm actually more inclined to get some now. I don't need a whole box of ogre sized Werewolves, but ones the same size as the 28mm historicals / Fantasy I have will be handy.

**Gallahad**

Dawnbringer wrote:
Gallahad wrote:
I recently found the Werewolves on discount and bought a box. They really could have been great if they weren’t so small.

It is a kit that mostly makes me sad at the lost potential.

I may have to try to source some alternate heads to turn them into furry ghouls or something

Having seen the size of them I'm actually more inclined to get some now. I don't need a whole box of ogre sized Werewolves, but ones the same size as the 28mm historicals / Fantasy I have will be handy.

Yep, historicals are definitely the target market re: scale. But be warned these wolves are in their winter uniform and are not to be used for summer campaigns.

**Smokestack**

Saw this on On the table Top:

This new set comes with ten brilliant Halfling Cavalry figures that you can customise in a variety of ways using the bits in the set. The miniatures, sculpted by Duong Thieu, have options for riding into battle with swords, lances, javelins and even jousting lances if you'd prefer to set them up for a tournament.

The set also comes with a number of different accessories and five types of heads (for eighty in total), which allow you to mix and match your Halfling Cavalry builds to make unique riders. This can also be combined with the Halfling Militia set (see below) to make mounted archers and much more.

Unboxing: Halfling Militia | Wargames Atlantic
This means that if you're looking to build warbands or armies for your Fantasy wargames with Halflings at the centre of them, you've got some good options now. Highly customisable plastic sets mean that you could create light and heavy versions of your Halfling cavalry, as well as using some of these components here to add to your foot slogging troops.

Halfling Cavalry // Wargames Atlantic
I think Gerry's Halfling-based Kings of War army just got some new recruits. I really like that the Halflings from Wargames Atlantic aren't your typical country bumpkins. Yes, a few of them are making sure they take some food into battle with them, but they are also kitted out with proper arms and armour!

Between this set and the Militia that Wargames Atlantic have in their collection, this should also allow you to branch out and introduce some character builds into the mix. Talking of options, a few more Halflings are available for 3D printing fans on Atlantic Digital. You can also get pre-printed miniatures via Strange Plastic if you prefer.

Only 10 to a box? Interesting choice.

**Smokestack**

SWIFT OF HOOF, SHARP AS STEEL!

When the High Queen calls, the fastest to heed that call are the many bands of cavalrymen spread throughout the halfling communities in the Mannish kingdoms. Typically organized by a local sheriff, ealdorman, or even a band of equal sors who pledge to fight together.

This hard plastic box set allows you to build up to 10 cavalry models equipped with sword, lance, javelin, and even jousting lances along with numerous accessories and five types of heads (80 in total!) This set is fully compatible with the previously released Halfling Militia set which will allow you to create mounted bowmen and more!

Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included.

$44.95 for 10.

**Da Boss**

Okay I am definitely in the market for this! Glad they're not as heavily armoured as the infantry or at least you could paint it as leather so they might fit a little better with the Copplestone halflings which are the best available.

**mithril2098**

Smokestack wrote:

Only 10 to a box? Interesting choice.

you are getting 20 figures though. half of them are pony's

**Smokestack**

mithril2098 wrote:
Smokestack wrote:

Only 10 to a box? Interesting choice.

you are getting 20 figures though. half of them are pony's

True, but… the other cavalry sets are 12 riders and horses… larger riders and larger horses, at $10 cheaper… 24 models vs the 20 here by that reasoning.

Edit: I am still getting at least a box of these. But wasn't expecting that much a rise in addition to reduced model count. They still look great though.

**Not Online!!!**

Gwification? Would be a shame for wargames.

**kodos**

I am looking for a box for bits only to upgrade the Mantic ones with heavy armour so bits from 10 are going to enough anyway.

**Dawnbringer**

Smokestack wrote:
mithril2098 wrote:
Smokestack wrote:

Only 10 to a box? Interesting choice.

you are getting 20 figures though. half of them are pony's

True, but… the other cavalry sets are 12 riders and horses… larger riders and larger horses, at $10 cheaper… 24 models vs the 20 here by that reasoning.

Edit: I am still getting at least a box of these. But wasn't expecting that much a rise in addition to reduced model count. They still look great though.

I think its the number of weapon / head options one each sprue eating up the space. If they had left out the lances (though with hairfoot jousting I get why they are there) it looks like there would be enough space for a 3rd on each frame giving you 15 in a box.

**Smokestack**

Yeah... If 3 riders to a sprue, I would have expected 4 sprues instead of 5. The issue here is the ponies being on the same sprue as the riders. In the other cavalry sets, the horses are on their own sprue... and also sold separately. I guess they figured ponies wont sell individually. I like my cav units in units of 6... I could still do that here with 3 boxes. Just dont really need 30 halfling cav. I suppose i can get the 3d printed set that has 3... and just have 1 extra Hafling rider...Or get a sprue of these extra from McDougals or ebay.

**Da Boss**

I'm just glad they're riding ponies and not chickens or pigs or dogs. I wanted to do a unit of Halfling cavalry to go with my infantry who are very Tolkienesque and the options are all very high fantasy (and also often pretty large miniatures when you put them down on the table).

The Mantic ones have a blocky video game aesthetic I can't get on with.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Da Boss wrote:
I'm just glad they're riding ponies and not chickens or pigs or dogs. I wanted to do a unit of Halfling cavalry to go with my infantry who are very Tolkienesque and the options are all very high fantasy (and also often pretty large miniatures when you put them down on the table).

The Mantic ones have a blocky video game aesthetic I can't get on with.

Funny I was going to say the opposite, short guys on small horses doesn't seem that interesting.

I'm not the market either way but a pony, dog, pig sprue would have made me smile.

**ZergSmasher**

I'd love some Halflings that looked a bit more like an ad-hoc militia instead of like actual soldiers. Don't get me wrong, the WGA Halfling Infantry and these new Cavalry are neat, but I'd like a cheaper option than the GW Hobbit Militia if I wanted to try out a Shire list for MESBG, and in that story most Hobbits hadn't even seen a sword or armor before, much less worn it into battle. Hence why the WGA guys are unsuitable for that.