Unboxing Malifaux - M2E Snow Storm

"There's a storm coming..."

The Snow Storm box contains enough parts for one miniature...namely the Snow Storm. It also contains a stat card for him/her/them though there are no upgrade cards.

Snow Storm - Sprue

The box has one sprue in it split into two pieces (so it actually fits in the box one presumes) as well as the aforementioned cards. Here's pictures of both sides of them...

Snow Storm - Stat Card

Wyrd Games didn't like my publishing pictures of both sides of the stat cards so you'll have to make do with this...

Should there be any assembly issues with the model then they will be listed in the appropriate section and you can view larger versions of the smaller pictures or instruction pictures by clicking on them.

Snow Storm - Instructions

Some General Notes on Assembly.

Many of these models contain quite small parts so depending on how dexterous you are you might consider getting yourself some tweezers. Dry-fitting is also always a good idea in case a part needs a tiny bit of extra filing or filling as some of the fits are quite tight. Where the parts on the sprue are quite thin (chains, weapon shafts, cables and the like) then it might be better to remove parts with a sharp scalpel rather than cutters.

Snow Storm - Assembled

The model consists of large easy to assemble pieces though you may need a tiny bit of filing to make the pieces fit flush...or I did at least. The only minor issue I encountered was that the girls cloak seems to be slightly higher than the bottom of the monsters foot when she's fitted flush to his leg leaving a gap underneath so a tiny bit of realignment was needed.

Here's some close-ups...

Snow Storm - Comparison Picture

Here's a couple of comparison pictures between the original metal version and the new M2E plastic one.

Thoughts and comments are (as usual) most welcome.

The Walking Dead Miniatures Game Newsletter

For those of you who are fans of both the Walking Dead and Board Games...now on Kickstarter...

The Walking Dead: All Out War Miniatures Game The countdown has reached zero, the fight for survival has begun. The Walking Dead: All Out War Kickstarter has launched. The Walking Dead: All Out War is the ultimate survival miniatures game. The characters, taken straight from the pages of The Walking Dead comic series, are pitted against each other in a bitter fight for supplies. You will lead a group of survivors, in a skirmish setting, trying to acquire precious loot…but beware the Walkers will react to your every move, and other groups want the same loot as you – and they do anything to get it! In this game everyone and everything is trying to kill you – can you stay alive? Rick and Carl battle against Derek and his group of survivors whilst Walkers lurk nearby... We’ve just launched The Walking Dead: All Out War miniatures game on Kickstarter to offer our hard core fans the chance to get cool exclusives and the opportunity to get the game ahead of the full retail launch in October. The more people who support the campaign, the more survivors, equipment and walkers will get added – making that basic pledge level crazy good value. Get on board and let’s visit the Atlanta Camp, and the Greene Family Farm, whilst meeting favourite characters such as Tyreese, Michonne and…the Governor. The Walking Dead: All Out War Kickstarter is now live. It ends on the 29th February. Please help us spread the word. Thank you.

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Warhammer Digital Newsletter - The Realmgate Wars

Something new for the Age of Sigmar players...

The Realmgate Wars rage across the Mortal Realms, drawing more and more of the hosts of Chaos and their enemies into the struggle. From the immortal might of the Everchosen himself to the vengeful fury of the Fyreslayers, armies clash and the future will be forged. 'Balance of Power' adds to the battle with a whole host of new rules to use in your games, including: 41 warscrolls and 9 warscroll battalions with rules for units and characters from the story 10 battleplans, new scenarios that give you loads of new ways to play 4 Time of War rules sets, each of them providing a new setting for your games Choose the Format that's right for you

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There are no pre-orders in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar app, so you'll find Balance of Power available to download from midnight on Friday. There will also be a Battle Pack to accompany it, containing all the rules from the new book, and of course, all the warscrolls for the units included will be available to download for free. If you don't have it already, download the app now, ready to read Balance of Power next weekend.

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Black Library Newsletter - Wardens of the Everqueen

Some new reading material from the Black Library...

Pick up the Limited Edition only from blacklibrary.com The Realmgate Wars continue in a brand new novel. 'Guardians of the Everqueen', by veteran Warhammer author C L Werner, takes the War of Life to the next level. The forces battling in the Realm of Ghyran expand, and the mightiest heroes of the Age of Sigmar – the Celestant-Prime and Archaon himself – join the conflict... This deluxe hardback, with a soft touch cover and internal artwork, matches the previous Exclusive Editions in the series. There are only 500 copies of this version available, so don't delay if you want to continue your collection. More formats to choose from The Realmgate wars, your way You can also get the new novel in hardback, eBook and MP3 audiobook formats, so whether you want to curl up with the book (and a cup of tea), read it on your tablet on the go, or immerse yourself in the story while you paint, there's a version for you.     Loyalty is not all black and white* (*though this graphic novel is) A classic tale of treachery in a new hardback edition Back in the 41st millennium, there's a brand new edition of a classic graphic novel, as Inquisitor Ascendant comes to hardback. This tale sees mystery, betrayal and sacrifice: everything you could ask for in a tale of the Emperor's Inquisition. By Dan Abnett, Simon Coleby and Jim Brady

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