Unboxing Malifaux - M2E McTavish

"Walkies..."

The McTavish box contains enough parts for one miniature...namely McTavish. It also contains a stat card for him and two upgrade cards.

McTavish - 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 and a few close-ups of the separated sections.

McTavish - 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.

McTavish - 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.

McTavish - Assembled

The alligator itself consists of four sections that link together to form the main body and everything else attaches to that assembled section. The pieces interlock together fairly easily and each of the legs has a slightly different shape to the attachment point so getting them mixed up shouldn't be an issue. McTavish himself is only six pieces and for the most part a single body piece and a leg with separate arms. Considering the overall size it's a fairly issue free model.

Mine is based on a 50mm Bayou base insert which I obtained from my FLGS Titan Games though you can also get them direct from the Wyrd Games store page.

Here's some close-ups...

McTavish - Comparison Picture

Here's a comparison picture between the original metal version and the new M2E plastic one. I don't know what he's been feeding that Gator on but it seems to agree with it...

Thoughts and comments are (as usual) most welcome.

UK Games Expo 2016

Some more UK Games Expo news...

31/05/2016 Some Previews of UKGE UK Games Expo is now but 4 days away. Some of the companies have recorded snippets about what they are showing and these have just been released in Gaming Rules! Podcast 36 - UKGE Preview The Dice Tower have also released a Preview of their visit. Check out their DIce Tower UKGE Preview. The UKGE programme We have released the Guide Section of the UKGE Programme so you can plan ahead. Don't forget to pick up the biggest ever UKGE Programme on arrival which contains the guide but also many other features.

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Unboxing Malifaux - Fermented River Monks

"Just the one drink then...maybe two..."

The Fermented River Monks box contains enough parts for three miniatures...namely the Fermented River Monks. It also contains stat cards for them though there are no upgrade cards.

Fermented River Monks - Sprue

The box has one sprue in it as well as the aforementioned cards. Here's pictures of both sides of it...

Fermented River Monks - 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.

Fermented River Monks - 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.

Fermented River Monks

Fermented River Monk A - Assembled

Fermented Monk 'A' on the sprue is listed on the instructions as '3'. The rear cloak piece is separate not attached as the instructions would indicate. Only the left leg has what you might think of as an attachment point so my recommendation would be to attach the left leg to the aforementioned cloak segment, align the right leg with it and then insert the 'v' shaped joining piece before adding the whole lot to the body. It's also worth adding the round drinking vessel piece to the back of the body in order to give yourself something to align the legs with.

Fermented River Monk B - Assembled

Fermented Monk 'B' on the sprue is listed on the instructions as '1'. This one was a bit of a pain. the lack of obvious interlocking points between the parts makes dry-fitting essential in order to avoid gaps but once you've got that out of the way it's fairly issue free.

Fermented River Monk C - Assembled

Fermented Monk 'C' on the sprue is listed on the instructions as '2'. This one is actually issue free. I'd attach the legs to the body and then add the rear cloak segment as that seemed like the easiest way to align everything. The 'drinking' arm aligns well with the mouth which was a pleasant surprise.

Thoughts and comments are (as usual) most welcome.

Wyrd Games Monday Preview - Asami Tanaka

This weeks Monday Preview from Wyrd Games is a look at a new master for the Ten Thunders from the upcoming Ripples of Fate book...

This week's Monday Preview is a look at Asami Tanaka, a new Ten Thunders Master! Asami is from the upcoming book Ripples of Fate. 

Asami is a support Master that doesn't lack her own bite. A high defense and Hard to Kill gives her some survivability, while Abilities like Wrath of the Oni help her synergize with the oni she calls forth from the Beyond...

Come on over to our forum to vote on which Master is revealed next week!