Legionary Show 2016 - Exeter, Devon, April 30th

It's almost time for the Legionary show once again.
April 30th, Exeter Devon. All the info can be found HERE

They have loads of gaming stall, demos and events. Well worth checking out if you can.

ToaTS wont be putting on any games this year, but we will be there to take a look around and might even be able to do a bit of a report on the day as well.

Hope to see a few of you there.

- Hendybadger

Batman Heading for PAW 2016. Plymouth - Feb 6th/7th

It's almost time for PAW 2016. A great two day gaming show held in Plymouth Devon on Feb 6th and 7th.
After missing a couple of years, ToaTS will be back there this year with some Batman Demos on the Arkham Board.

Come and find us at PAW, try out a demo of the Batman Miniature Game and you could win some goodies.
Do you play already and not need a demo? Bring a 200 Rep crew and challenge us to a game at Arkham!
We have Ra's al Ghul, Poison Ivy, Arkham Inmates, some game tokens, a Hardback Rulebook and more!
All you need to do is draw a black Bat-Token from the Bat-Bag after your demo or game!

Hope to see many of you there.

For full details of the event, check out the PAW 2016 Site

Marvel Rumors + Arkham Asylum Giveaway!

Two lots of new from the Super Gaming scene for you today.

First up is an interesting message I received this morning about the rumoured Marvel game from Knight Models.

It is said to be launching in November and will be based on the Batman Miniature Game rules.
I also hear talk of 4 factions to start with.

Thoughts?

Next up is a Long Halloween giveaway from Wayland Games.
All you need to do is order at least 1 Knight Models product over Halloween weekend and you could win a free Arkham Asylum kit!
Rules and such are HERE.

Don't forget about Devcon Exe on Halloween either. Exeter Uni Great Hall from 10am.
ToaTS will be there with Batman demos on the Arkham board all tons of BMG minis for sale a great intro prices.
Event details are HERE.

More news tomorrow? Probably!

- Hendybadger

Batman Heads to Devcon Exe - Exeter, UK, Oct 31st

On October 31st, ToaTS will be taking the Batman Miniature Game to Devcon Exe.
A Sci-fi and Comic convention held at Exeter University, Exeter, Devon, UK.

You can find the event on Facebook HERE

There will be the Arkham Asylum board to play on as well as a selection of crews to try out.

We will also have lots of stock a good intro prices on the day!

Will you be heading to Exeter for Devcon?
If so, come and say hi!

May be a little quiet again on here until the event. LOTS more painting and organising to do.

- Hendybadger

Pulp City Supreme Edition @ Legionary 2013, Mat 4th, Exeter

One week today (May 4th) is the big Legionary gaming show in Exeter,UK.
Held once a year at the Matford Centre, this one day show has LOADS going on.
Demo + participation games, tournaments, traders and more.

ToaTS will be running games of the new Pulp City Supreme Edition. Below you can see some shots of our last demo games at the PAW show. For Legionary we will have some different Supremes, teams and a new layout. (Hint at the bottom of these pics)

I think Shades of Chaos will be there with Warpath and DreadBall games as well!
Hope to see many of you there!

Hendybadger awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Pulp City Supreme Edition @ PAW 2013

As regular readers may know, we went off to PAW 2013 last weekend to dome the new Pulp City Supreme Edition.

PAW (link) is an annual 2 day gaming show put on by the Plymouth Association of Wargamers in Devon, UK.. This year was the biggest one yet with tons of games, traders and record numbers coming through the door.

Pulp City Supreme Edition (link) is the new rules edition of the super powered skirmish game. It is currently in Open Beta so head over and check it out. The PC team appreciate any and all feedback.

The original plan was to do a full report on the show taking a look at all the different games and stands but with so many people around, and only myself running the PC games and the Galley Wench running the draw, I ended up staying at our table for both days.

Several people came around to try out the new edition of Pulp City and every single one of them seemed to enjoy it. Some even coming back for another game. That's a great sign that the PC team have come up with a winner!

Instead of the planned full report, how about a load of pretty pics of awesome models and games? We all know that's much better to look at!

Model from Pulp Monsters. Painted by The Hairy Painter and the Hendybadger

Buildings by Sarissa Precision, other terrain and model bases by Fenris Games. Painted by Hendybadger

Road tiles by Fat Dragon Games

'Comic Book Noises' made by the Galley Wench

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The board layout showing the 'noises'

Selection of Pulp City Heroes to defend the Supreme Museum

The other side. The Villains gather.
The models are on the old edition cards so people can match the card to the model easily. The new rules are on the backs of them.

Birds eye view of the game board showing the streets around the Pulp City Supreme Museum

 Hellsmith and Supreme Zed enter the area.

Members of ARC (Ape Revolutionary Committee) step in to depend the museum.
Guerilla leads his tech specialist Virus and his new robotic Gorilla toy, Apebot

ARC enter the block again. This time they are backed up by the Mighty Silverager making his way through the shipping containers.

Nuclear Jones, Iron Train and Giant Hadron prepare for action.

The Heavy Metal team are joined by Dr Mercury on the flank

As Guerilla jumps up onto a caravan for a better view, Giant Hadron arrives to smash him back down through it.

Apebot has other ideas though. While avoiding a Nuclear Leak from Nuclear Jones, he tears the caravan out from under Guerilla to try and take Giant Hadron down.

On the other side of the block, Silverager and Dr Mercury face off.

With Giant Hadron in trouble, Iron Train and Nuclear Jones try and come up with a new plan of attack.

Hadron isn't in as much trouble as his team thought. Powerhouse models new get extra damage and effects (called SFX) on every 4+. This was the attack roll against Guerilla

The Villains have taken the Museum and try to defend it against an assault from the combined Heroes.

As they look up, Perun the god of thunder calls down a massive lightning storm to damage all of the Villains at once.

A combined Villain team with members from several different factions join the fight. Doom Train, Nuke, Dr Red and Loup Garou II want the artifacts.

 The Hero team of Solar, Ace of Wraiths, Silverager and Sovereign try to hold the area.

Solar tries to knock down Loup Garou with a single 'sun powered' punch. Behind them Doom Train gives cover to Dr Red and Nuke when the Heroes close in.

Silverager has had enough. Doom Train 'was' where the Batmobile now lies. Perfect shot!

More on games of Supreme Edition soon. Until then why not head over the the Pulp City Website and check it out.

Hendybadger awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Heading off to PAW 2013! Going to be 'Supreme'!

In the early hours of tomorrow morning, the Galley Wench and the Hendybadger will be heading off to PAW 2013. A huge 2 day gaming show in Plymouth, Devon, UK.

As well as looking at the tons of different demos games, retail stands and tournaments that are going on we will be doing a couple of things ourselves.

The first public showing of Pulp City - Supreme Edition!!!!!

A board running all day for both days where you can come and try out the new edition of this super powered game and take control of the Supreme Heroes or the Evil Villains as they battle for control of Pulp City Supreme Museum.
Here are just a couple of little teasers. To see the finished board and teams you will have to turn up at PAW!

Painted by The Hairy Painter

As well as the games, we will be running a Charity Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK.
For just £2 a ticket you have the chance to win one of the stunning Bushido or Pulp City model sets below, Fat Dragon city terrain or even a Ltd Ed Dark Age mini.

Painted by Pirate Viking Painting

Will we be seeing you at PAW 2013?

Hendybadger and the Galley Wench awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

UK Games Expo 2012 - By Raven Ulyear

UK Games Expo 2012

(guest post by Raven Ulyear)

The Clarendon Suites and the Menzies Strathallan Hotel, Birmingham: 25^th – 27^th May

It’s time to polish your gun barrels and prep your armies – the UK Games Expo is back for its sixth year running– and it looks like it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

If you’re looking to escape the humdrum of tax returns and car warranties and you have a weekend to spare, then head on over to The Clarendon Suites and the Menzies Strathallan Hotel for one of the biggest events of the UK Gaming calendar

“One of the great things about the expo is how large and small companies can both present their efforts to the gaming public” - Rhythmic Circus

There are a number of exciting events as well as the opportunity to showcase your skills on the battlefield in open games and tournaments – So grab your Expo ticket, plan your strategies and get practicing. With the announcement of Warhammer 40,000 6^th Edition, this could be your last big tournament under the old ruleset – so let’s make it a right royal send off!

Of course, it’s not just wargames and miniatures at the UK Games Expo – This event hosts all kinds of games, from board games and RPGs to card games and family games. There really is something for everyone, so it’s well worth dragging along a friend or two.

So what can you expect from the UK Games Expo this year? Here’s a quick look at the timetable, so you know exactly what not to miss.

Friday 25^th May

The Expo kicks off in the Menzies Strathallan Hotel with an open gaming day – a chance to play your old favourites or try out something new. There will be a number of open gaming rooms and roleplaying sessions to whet your appetite… and prepare you for the main events!

(Note: Friday is a Games Only day and the trade stalls will not be open)

Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th May

After a day of casual gaming, the main Expo begins. Over the past few years, the UK Games Expo has seen the launch of many an established game – including the UK launch of 4^th Edition D&D. From Saturday morning, the Trade Show will be open, so get on over to The Clarendon Suites to pick up some new miniatures and find out all about the latest releases.

But that’s not all.

With a schedule of over 100 individual RPG games, in 8 sessions, over 3 days, there’s a massive amount of gaming going on – way too much to detail here – so check out the full schedule at their website.

Most notably, there’s a 2 day War-machines Hordes UK Masters tournament as well as a Warhammer 40k event on Sunday. And if you fancy something a bit different, Steve Jackson Games’ incredible live action Living Munchkin will be running at hourly intervals. Definitely worth checking out.

And if you happen to be a regular GM, they’re still looking for volunteers to keep everything running – you can apply online here.

Don’t Miss…

Bring and Buy – Games Gazette are once again providing a bring and buy stall. Just turn up with your old games and miniatures, fill out a booking form, set your price and leave the items on sale. A great way to cash in those old armies that you rarely play.

Author Readings – Nick Marsh and Sarah Newton (as well as a number of other Sci-fi and Fantasy authors) will be reading from their latest novels over the course of the weekend. Think you’ve got a great idea for a book? Come along to the ‘Getting Published’ seminar to find out just how to go about it.

Expo Awards – Voted by the Expo visitors, the Expo Awards are given to the best games and games publishers around. With a number of categories including Best New Board Game, Best RPG and Best Miniatures Range, don’t miss the awards announcement on Sunday 27^th May.

If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, head on over to their website – This is one of the biggest games conventions in the UK and it’s definitely not to be missed.

Note: If you’re planning to join in with any of the scheduled events (especially the tournaments) you’ll have to register – places are limited and some games are already fully booked, so make sure you guarantee your place!

Legionary 2012 is over! - Reports and Demos

Hi again readers,
After a busy few days I'm back on the blog.

Legionary is over again for another year. But it was a great day!
I know I said I was going to give a full report, but our demo table had people around for most of the day and I didn't really get to see very much of the rest of the show.
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Lets start off with a couple of shots of the hall it was held in.

Compared to Legionary 2011 I think there were a lot more traders, games and even larger tournaments in the middle.

And what did we put on? (As if you didn't know already) Pulp City!
Some shots of our boards. With new and improved 'Comic Noises' and Steve's lovely pink tape measure!

I had been painting like mad for the last few days to get a fair few Supremes up to demo standard. (Although my painting is very basic at the moment)
These were set out ready for players to pick 5 Levels and try them out.

On the other side of the table was a selection of painted and non painted Supremes to show off the minis in the range.

There was even a sneaky bit of advertising for Fenris Games Bases and Sarissa Precision Buildings

As I mentioned above, we were quite busy throughout the day. LOTS of interest in the game and even 3 Bookings for demo days/nights at other gaming clubs. (More on that soon)
The guys from TAGS seemed to enjoy themselves.

So did a couple of young lads that tried as many different combinations of Supremes as they could until they had to leave.

Steve and myself did find half an hour to have a quick game between ourselves though.
Very close Lvl5 game where I only just pulled ahead with Loup Garou being the only survivor.

All in all the demo table was a great success. The show itself seemed to be a great success as well but as I mentioned, I didn't get to see much of it. Had fun though.

At event like these, no matter what your doing, you still need to find time to fit in a little bit of shopping. Whats a gaming show without new shineys?
I found a lovely range of models at the Mongoose Publishing stand from their Judge Dredd game.

The first box to catch my eye was the Ape Gang. They will fit perfectly as ARC BOOM Minions in Pulp City. Couldn't resist picking them up.

How can you say no to a Gorilla with a pin strip suit, cigar and Tommy gun and a Gorilla with a shotgun in a dress?

Looking at the rest of their minis there are some stunning pieces. Several that will work in Pulp that I will be picking up in the future.
A couple of the other from the club also picked up some of the Judge Dredd minis and then when I got home I downloaded the free PDF rules. >HERE<
Will Judge Dredd be a game game for ToaTS? (Its looking that way. I want 4 other gangs already and most minis from JD and PC can be used in both games)

Another couple of goodies I picked up were from Warmills Street Wars Range. A stunning rage of laser cut scenery.
It was a pair of small Warp Gates but I'm afraid I don't have a picture of those yet as they were a pre-release for the show.
Instead, here is one of their stunning Utility Pods

That was my Legionary 2012!

Does anyone know of any other shows in the South / South West UK apart from PAW and Legionary?

Before I go, don't forget about the 'Win Hendybadger' competition that's now been running for a week.
You can check it out >>HERE<<

Hendybadger Awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!