Unboxing Warzone: Imperial Wolfbanes Starter Box

I have been waiting for this unboxing a long time now, it's time for the second Imperial Starter Box and now we finally get the other half of the iconic Imperial army, the Wolfbanes! These Clan warriors are some of the most unique and iconic of the Mutant Chronicles universe, and rightly so, who doesn't love celtic braveheart highlanders with guns in space? So... what's in the box? 

 The back is showing us the contents and some backstory, there's one miss here though as no model is having an Charger HMG as on the picture above. When you open the box you have everything neatly in bags and with plastic bubbles (don't know the right term for this) to protect your minis.

All the contents in all of it's glory, 2 Pathfinders, 10 Wolfbane Commandos and 1 Necromower. You also get 8 Resource cards, 7 stat cards (including Pathfinder and Master Pathfinder for both of them) 2 D20 and 2 40mm bases and 12 30mm bases.

Here's the Wolfbane Commandos, really nice details with some celtic inspired patters on some cloaks and fur with wolf heads on others. You only get the option for the Bastard Swords, and the you get two of each on these two sprues. 

You have some flash but no moldlines at all, you need to take your knife to even out some places where you have to vut out the models from the sprue. 

You get two pathfinders, really cool looking and two options for the swords for both of them. The cross-guard was broken on two of them but I found at least one in the bag so I could glue it on again. 

The main chassis of the Necromower

Tires and the and the front spikes.

The cool flag and the two weapon options you have, Ultracharger HMG and the Brainbuster Greande Launcher.

Your Resaurce Cards, I needed more of these so that was great.

Here's all the stat cards as you can see, a similar but new design compared to the other MoW Imperial forces cards. These looks more leathery, which is fitting and I like the new design. Really nice art work as well with new arts for the Pathfinders and Necromower but the old classic Bonner art for the Wolfbane Commandos.

I actually have this one in this unboxing as well. I bought the Add-on pack for the Wolfbanes so I could build five of them with Agressor Pistol and Hand Rippers as well as an Charger HMG. So this is not actually in the Starter Box, you have to buy the Add-on to get these. Of course having all options in the box from the start would be nicer but I know they need to cut costs somewhere so I don't mind much.

 So on to the assembled models then, all of them is pretty much straight forward to put together, one body and two arms normally and Super Glue bonds the resin in place rock hard.

First Pathfinder which can be used as an Master Pathfinder or an normal Pathfinder which is an Squad Leader upgrade for the Wolfbanes Commandos. 

Detail is nice as you can expect and you don't get a lot of unnecessary details just for the sake of it like some models can have in this business. 

Second Pathfinder/Master Pathfinder

First unit of five Wolfbane Commandos, here with the Bastard Swords that came in the box. These where actually a little fiddly to put on, I broke some trying to match arms with bodies because there where no instructions on how to build them. There is letters in the arm pits on both body and arms to make this easier but many times you could not see any letter. 

As you can see I haven't completely fitted the arms in, and I have glued them on as I want to paint them first. This makes it easier to reach every part of the model. Some swords need straightening as well (haven't done it on these pics) which you easily do with some hot water and just bend it how you like and then cool it down in cold water. 

Here you see them with the Add-on pack weapons, these where a lot easier to put on actually.

And here you have the Necromower, it looks like it has come directly out of a Mad Max movie (which is fitting as that film is coming out next week or so). Much steam punk going on here and a really cool version of the design for the Hedgehog Necromower.

Here's it is with the Ultracharger HMG

No problems at all putting this together.

Here you have it with the other weapon option, the Brainbuster Grenade Launcher, I'm planning on magnetizing these which should be really easy. 

And for last a picture of all the models assembled. All in all I like the box really much, there's some really nice details, no problems with the models accept that it was harder than normal to put the sword wielding arms. You get great value out of the box and you can just put them together and start to play.  

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada First Teaser Trailer

There is a lot of videogames from the Games Workshop, now it's time for Battlefield Gothic. Looks like it could be a lot of fun, and who doesn't the gothic design of the ships in 40K?

Kickstarter: Maelstrom's Edge: A Next-Gen Sci-Fi Miniatures Wargame

I almost feel that we are getting flooded by all the new wargames coming out, especially via Kickstarter. But this one has been developed for quite some time now by the team behind dakkadakka.com.

I sure looks interesting, really cool models and the game system sounds fun too. It's still early so hopefully more goodies will be locked up in the future as well. I probably won't get into this one though, I have to much stuff already and I can't justify getting another wargame for my wallet´s sake. But if you don't have that problem and is looking for a new wargame, be sure to check this one out.

For more info follow this link




Down below is a snippet of what you get in the main box so far.

About this project

Maelstrom's Edge is:

• A 'slow apocalypse' sci-fi universe supported by years of writing and published novels.
• A squad-based tabletop wargame with excellent rules.
• A boxed set featuring extremely detailed state-of-the-art multi-part and multi-pose HIPS plastic models.
• A complete package of rules, dice, templates, and tokens - everything you need to play out of the box.

Terrain Tuesday: Mantic Battlezones Ruined Buildings

I did these a while ago, using the vallejo airbrush rust and chipping technique. I'm pleased with how they turned out even If I need some more practice. It does give me the look I want though and works really well with the ruined buildings from Mantic Games.

Also shown here are some Imperial Trenchers from Warzone: Resurrection. just to give some more life into the pictures (I try this some now and then). More terrain stuff soon!

News: The new Imperial Corp. PDF is out!

The new models for Imperial is out soon, and need some rules to go with them. Here's the Beta version of the new Imperial book... now I'm off to read..

Mutant Chronicles Warzone Resurrection

‘The Imperial Ministries are as ponderous as they are powerful. Sometimes you need a problem solved in your lifetime- especially if the problem is about to shorten it drastically. If you lack time more than you lack funds, the Wolfbane Commandos are the answer.’ - Lady Madeline MacGuire.

http://calc.prodos.co.uk/photos/imperial.pdf

Or access from the Prodosgames.com download section

Taken from Mark Rapson post on the Warzone Facebook page

News: Total War: Warhammer - Announcement Cinematic Trailer

Oh my god I want this game, really cool trailer. Hope to see some game play footage soon!

News: Warzone: Resurrection - Awesome new models for Imperial!

Yup they are finally here, the new models for the Imperial Corporation. They will all be available on Salute 2015. See the announcement below:

Imperial pre-orders for collection at the Prodos Stand at Salute are up and ready for purchase! If you pre-order your Imperial models to pick up at Salute you will not be charged for shipping.

If your order is £45 or more you will receive a Freedom Forever statue for free, this will be the last time this statue will be available.

When you place your order please enter the voucher code SALUTE to designate that you want to pick up your order at the Prodos Stand.

All preorders must be placed before Midnight GMT on Friday the 24th to be picked up at Salute.

For us who who can't attend Salute, can still pre order the new stuff. Which I just did myself and can't wait to swing my brush at them. Down below are some pictures and if you want see more go to the Prodos Shop. 

The new Wolfbane Starter Set.

Wolfbane Commandos

Hedgehog Necromower

Imperial Special Forces

Pathfinder, two are in the Wolfbane Starter Set

Grey Ghosts

The character Morten Oakenfist

Mourning Wolves