Official Spider-Man Game to Marvel Universe Characters, Team Cards and New Scenarios

You may have seen these last week but I thought they needed their own post.
Knight Models have given us here at ToaTS the Official Spider-Man Game to Marvel Universe Game character cards as well as some new Team Cards and a pile of Scenarios.

You can see them all in the images here, download them from  the FAQ in the top bar ^ or in the Scribd app at the bottom of this post.

So there is Spider-Man, Punisher, Daredevil and Green Goblin along with Teams for the Mighty Avengers, Uncanny X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy and Tony Stanks House Party Protocol.
As well as Scenarios for the Infinity Stones, Siege and more.

What do you think of these new additions?

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- Hendybadger

Happy New Year + Happy Spider-Fans!

Hey folks!
Welcome to 2016 on ToaTS!

Lots to come this year. Especially for you DC and Marvel fans out there. ;)
While I will be covering the usual type of posts, I'd also love to know what you want to see in the comments below.

The gaming year started awesomely (is that a word?) with the delivery of the new Spider-Man models from KnightModels.

I have made a start on them, but after an arm injury at work I haven't finished building them quite yet.

More on these soon when I can move my arm a little better.
Until then, don;t forget to post below what you want to see on ToaTS this year.

- Hendybadger

The Spider-Man Miniature Game - The Rules

Hey Spider-Fans!
In today's post I have gathered the rules info for the Spider-Man Miniature Game.

First off, this game works on the core rules of the Batman Miniature Game. Those can be picked up from Knight Models or many game stores and online retailers.
To move it from DC and into the Marvel universe, KM have made and extension to the rule book which can be found as a free download HERE and It is also at the bottom of the post for ease.
This extension changes the Batman themed Objectives to Spider-Man themed ones like Goblin Formula and Osborn's Diaries. It also add several new model Traits like Super Jump and Lunatic Laugh.
The character Cards can also be found on the Knight Models page. Each is under the model price in a link called Product Data Sheet

Game Size: The typical game size is larger than in Batman. You will bee looking at 400 - 500 Reputation.

Crew Building: The same crew building rules apply as in Batman, but with higher limits due to the higher Reputation. (A closer look at this in tomorrows post)

Equipment: The Henchmen WILL be getting Equipment lists as crews do in Batman. Currently unavailable.

Cross Over Games: The Batman Miniature Game and Spider-Man Miniature Game CAN be played against each other but they count as different universes so Unaligned models can not cross between games and games will not be allowed to cross over at official events.

Traits
There are a few Traits not included in the book and on these sheets (yet) though so I have added a list below and will keep it up to date with any new additions or changes.

Assault - Assault /2: When a character uses this weapons, if the character moved during his activation before he fired, his weapons ROF will be reduced to 2, no matter how high the original ROF was. (From BMG AK Spice Thugs)

Bot: This model can not recover Stun damage or from KO in the Recovery Phase. Firearms, Mechanic and Beam weapons damage this model on a result of 4+. This model can not use Doses (Goblin Formula) of any Kind. This model is immune to Enervating, Hypnotize, Poison and Scared effects. (From BMG Riddler Bots)

Devastating / Overwhelming: Attacks with the weapon roll 2 Collateral damage dice. Both result Apply. (From BMG AK Azreal)

Feral: Unknown

Fly (1SC+1MC): The basic movement distance of this character becomes 30cm until the end of the turn. This character can move in any direction, including elevation changes, but the models base must be able to sit flat at the end of the move. He can move across other character models and difficult ground without extra cost or penalty. He may not perform any other special movements during the same round as Fly. (From BMG Firefly)

Grapple Gun: Also called Batclaw

Hover (1MC): This character is considered Hovering until the end of the round. Denote this with a Hover marker. A character in Hover can only be hit in melee on a result of 6+. If a character with a Hover marker becomes KO, Knocked Down, Paralyzed, Pinned Down or Stunned, it receives in addition to the effect 2 BLOOD damage and loses the Hover marker. A model with a Hover marker can't benefit from the Ping! rule. (From BMG Firefly)

Safe Hands: This character is immune to the Steal effect. (From BMG AK Red Hood)

Self Discipline: This character cannot be controlled by an opponent (for example, by means of an ability that inflicts the Hypnotise effect)

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The Spider-Man Miniature Game. What is it?

So, what is the Spider-Man Miniature Game?

The Spider-Man Miniature Game (or SMG) is a new release from Knight Models.

The game is 'skirmish' level which means you are only ever going to be playing with about 3-10 models a side. Quick and easy to pick the models up and get them ready for some games.
The victory conditions also make for interesting games as they work on scenarios and objectives. So even if you lose your main 'supers' you can still be in with a chance of claiming the game.

The rules are more of an extension for the Batman Miniature Game then a full set of rules. You WILL need the Batman rules to play but they are altered a little with a free download HERE which changes the objectives and adds some new Traits.

Based in the Marvel comics universe, the SMG focuses on the lower and street level Heroes and Villans and they people that back them up.
You get to play as Spiderman, Green Goblin, Punisher and more while others support them like Goblin Henchmen, SHIELD agents or Hydra goons.

Once you have you Heroes, Villains and Support, you will need a play to play them.
A 3 foot x 3 foot board with a range of terrain will give you the best games. You could theme this as the streets of New York, a villains hideaway, Spider Island or anything you want your teams to fight over. But, it will need multiple levels and heights. Without them, what is the Goblin going to fly around or Spidey going to climb and swing from?

Talking of flying and climbing, that is one of the best features of the game. Every model comes with a stat card that has it's own skills and abilities on. Action Counters can be 'spent' on the card to make them pull off some very characterful and cinematic feats like use  the Green Goblins pumpkin bombs while flying past or dodging them with Spidey's Spider Sense.

I hope this has helped a little bit for those that want to know more about the game.
If you have any quesions, just drop them in the comments below.

Next, we will have a look a at the rules and some of the Traits.
- Hendybadger

The Marvel Spider-Man Minis Game is HERE!!!!!!!!!!!

YES!!!!!!!
It's finally here!!!!!!!

I have been waiting for this game for so very long.
I first emailed Knight Models several years ago asking if they would ever make 30-35mm Marvel models. Then Batman came out a year later. Then the Marvel minis a couple of years ago. I have bugged them ever since.

But now it's here! The Spiderman Miniatures Game!!!!
(can you tell I'm excited?)

The game uses the same core rules as the Batman Mini Game (So you will need those rules to play) But there is a Rulesheet download adding new Traits and Objectives for free on the Knight Models site.

Time to take a look at the first wave of goodies!

Superior Spiderman and his Spiderlings.
In the Superior Spider-Man series, Doc Ock transferred his mind into Peter Parkers body. He slowly became a Hero but a much more dangerous one than the original Spiderman.
He used his power to create his own army of Spiderling Henchmen and some new tech like his uit and some.....

Spider-Bots! Swarms of these little things were used around the city as the Superior Spidermans eyes and ears. They helped him track and defeat many villains.
The remaining few and their Henchmen joined the....

Goblin Cult.
Led by the Green Goblin, the Goblin Cult plan to take down Spiderman once and for all.
By his side is the Goblin Knight, formally the second Hobgoblin and some of the Vulture's Henchmen that have join the Goblin Cause.

Spiderman isn't alone in his fight though. Daredevil also calls New York home and has Joined Spidey as a Sidekick.

Then there's Frank Castle. A.K.A The Punisher. A deadly threat to all villains. He will join Spiderman or SHIELD as long as he is able to fight crime.

Finally, what would a Spider-man game be without the classic Spidey, Peter Parker himself.


All of these models are now up for pre-order and will start shipping on Jan 5th. I can't wait to give this game a try!

What do you think of this first wave?
Who else do you hope to see added to the game?

Tomorrow we will take a look at the game and how it works.

- Hendybadger

Marvel Mini Review - Green Goblin + Doctor Octopus

Hi all!
It's time to take a look at some of the recent Marvel offerings from Knight Models.
The last couple of months have seen releases of two of Spiderman's biggest foes. The Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.

Both of these models come in the usual Knight Models packaging. A blister with all the parts shown on one side held in tightly with foam and the backing card showing a finished version of the model inside.
While these models don't have rules cards like the Batman ones do at the moment, there is talk of a Marvel minis game coming in the future.

Here you can see the parts included in each. I did forget to include the new plastic scenic bases that now come with all KM models.
These parts were VERY clean. Minimal mould lines and only a couple of bits of flash to remove.
The Green Goblins's body is in four parts withe a single part glider and a smoke trail.
Doc Ock is a single piece body with two separate arms and a pair of arms attached to the base tab.
I decided to cut the base tabs off of these to mount them on resin base toppers so ended up with four lose Doc Ock arms.

Glue time......

The Green Goblin was really simple to build. All of the parts fit together really well with barely any gaps, no more than any other metal model anyway.
Doc Ock took a little more work but only due to the fact I separated the base arms and mounted it on a higher base then usual. This meant that I need to do a extra bit of bending on the robotic arms to get him to stand the way I wanted him.
There are quite small connections on the body so make sure you have the arms in the position you want them and then glue them strongly one at a time.

On Wayland Games these will set you back £10.36 each. It might seem a bit much for a single mini but these are quite big, very detailed and licensed characters. Plus, its no more than a ship or character for some of the bigger games out there.

Overall, I am in LOVE with these minis. They are both really big imposing villains that fit the Spiderman setting really well. The sculpts and poses capture each character perfectly and I can honestly say that these are both now up there in my Top 5 Knight Models minis ever produced.
I really can't wait to see what Marvel goodies they come out with next.

Scores -

Green Goblin - 10/10 Badger Points

Doctor Octopus - 9/10 Badger Points

What do you think of them?
Will you be picking up any of the Marvel range?

- Hendybadger