Showing posts with label Toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toys. Show all posts

Sunday, July 31, 2016

The Sunday Miscellanea - LEGO Science & Tech

Over on space.com, they tell us "Sally Ride, Mae Jemison Among 'Women of NASA' Proposed as Lego Minifigs" here.


Also, on pinterest, check out all sorts of  fan-made Lego builds here.


Finally, on the nature video YouTube channel, they share a video on a "Lego Antikythera Mechanism."  Enjoy!



Essentially, a clearinghouse for topics on MFWARS.com
not covered elsewhere or wanting a particular focus.
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Monday, April 18, 2016

Minis & Modeling Monday - Playmobil, Carriages, & Tank Tracks

Over on mirror.co.uk, they show us "More than 26,000 Playmobil figures set up in war reenactment as part of world record attempt" here.


Also, on factorydirectcraft.com, they have some "White Baby Carriage Shower Favors" that I have been seeing some RPG crafters turn into 28 mm wagons for their tabletop games.  See the originals here.


Finally, on Buypainted YouTube channel, he shows us how to paint Tank Tracks.  Enjoy!



A look at prepping and painting Miniatures,
crafting buildings and paper Models,
and other non-terrain stuff for the tabletop.
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Monday, November 2, 2015

Minis & Modeling Monday - True Heroes, True Legends, & Scrolls and Books

If you don't mind going with a non-standard size for minis, like 54 mm, you can get quite a deal on a lot of standard figures in cheap plastic by the bucket.  These can be particularly useful for floor games and introductory wargames for youngsters.  One example is the "True Heroes Medieval Bucket" which can be found here.


Also, check out the "True Legends Mythical Warrior Bucket Playset" here.


Finally, on the Wyloch's Crafting Vids YouTube channel, have a look at "021 - Scrolls and Books."  Enjoy!



A look at prepping and painting Miniatures,
crafting buildings and paper Models,
and other non-terrain stuff for the tabletop.
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Monday, May 25, 2015

Minis & Modeling Monday - Little Weirdoes, Adhesives, & Wargames Foundry

Over on littleweirdos.net, they have the most wonderful collection of Mini figures, monsters, and "weirdo toys, new and old" here.


Also, henkelna.com has instant solutions for your adhesive needs here.


Finally, have a look at wargamesfoundry.com, to see some of the most fantastic 28mm figures here.


A look at prepping and painting Miniatures,
crafting buildings and paper Models,
and other non-terrain stuff for the tabletop..
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Sunday, February 22, 2015

The Sunday Miscellanea - Dead of Winter Organizer, Pirate Ship Play House, & Roleplayers' Retreat

Check out The Broken Token if you're looking for a Dead of Winter box organizer or any number of other cool things here.


In case you needed one, someone on Craig's List is selling a "Pirate Ship Play House" here.


Finally, if you live in the UK or just want to take a trip there, have a look at Eden Retreat, a roleplayers' retreat in some beautiful country here.


Essentially, a clearinghouse for topics on MFWARS.com
not covered elsewhere or wanting a particular focus.
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Monday, February 2, 2015

Minis & Modeling Monday - Labyrinth Dolls, Make Frostmourne, & Miniature Painting 101

Over on imgur.com, there is a wonderful pictorial tutorial showing how to make "Labyrinth Dolls from Barbies" here.


Also, on the Epic Fantasy YouTube channel, there is a recently uploaded tutorial on how to "Make Frostmourne from World of Warcraft."  Enjoy.



Finally, if you haven't been following the videos or just want to catch the ones you have missed, take a look at the series from Miniwargamer Jay's YouTube channel called "Miniature Painting 101" here.


A look at prepping and painting Miniatures,
crafting buildings and paper Models,
and other non-terrain stuff for the tabletop..
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Nostalgia Thursday - Forest of Doom, Jousting Rules, & Delve!

There are a whole pile of pictures from the Forest of Doom and related Old School toy lines here.


Also, the Medievalists.net website came across with some 1330 "Medieval Rules for Jousting" here.


Finally, issue two of Delve! is out and available here.


Focusing on the roots of current tabletop gaming
with an eye toward the last century and before.
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Sunday, September 21, 2014

The Sunday Miscellanea - 275,000 Dominoes Toppled

There is a video from July of last year on the Sinners Domino Entertainment YouTube channel titled "275,000 Dominoes - Enjoy Your Life (Guinness World Record - Most dominoes toppled in a spiral)" which is just fun to watch.  And there are more topplings beyond the record breaker on this ten minutes tumblefest.  Enjoy.



Essentially, a clearinghouse for topics on MFWARS.com
not covered elsewhere or wanting a particular focus.
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Sunday, August 31, 2014

The Sunday Miscellanea - Limited Edition Smaug Figure

Running a minis game or tabletop RPG with figures and need a Smaug figure to make an appearance?  Well, now that's easy to do and you can find out more here.


Essentially, a clearinghouse for topics on MFWARS.com
not covered elsewhere or wanting a particular focus.
Please Like, Share, Plus, Tweet, Follow, and Comment!

Monday, May 19, 2014

Rubik's Cube on Google for 40th Anniversary

For the 40th Anniversary of the Rubik's Cube, Google is hosting an interactive one online.  See more here!



Sunday, May 18, 2014

DIY X-Men Wolverine Claws

Over on Colin Furze YouTube channel, he has uploaded a video titled "DIY X-MEN WOLVERINE fully automatic claws." Enjoy!



Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Miniature Market Mega-Sale

Miniature Market (at miniaturemarket.com) is moving in March, so they are having a huge sale on over 400 items in an attempt to clear out some stuff in their warehouse.  Seems as good a reason as any for gamers to grab some cool stuff at great prices.


Be quick, though, as they have limited quantities of these goods (which are mentioned on each item's individual page).  Some of the highlights that personally tempt me include:

By way of miniatures, a few I noted were a couple of Bones from Reaper, the Fire Dragon and the Jabberwock.  Also, from Wargames Factory, there is the Myths & Legends - Orc Warriors box of 24 figures.

From Portable Warfare there is the Sergeant - Ion Blue storage tote (no foam inserts included).

From Paizo Publishing, there are three of their Game Mastery Map Packs: Sewer System, Army Camp, and Dungeon Corridors.

Further, there are a lot of board games of which I mention four here, all with a 6.66 or higher average rating on Board Game Geek.

First, Upon a Salty Ocean (2011), from Rio Grande Games, a game which has 2 to 4 players building a shipping empire in the 16th Century.  Read more about it on Board Game Geek here!


Second, from AEG, Mercante (2102), 3 to 5 players control merchant houses while they try to claw their way to the top in this game of economic warfare.  Read more about it on Board Game Geek here!


Next, there is Tsuro of the Seas (2012) from Calliope Games, which plays much like its predecessor Tsuro but adds fresh artwork and some new twists.  Read more about it on Board Game Geek here!


Finally, Valdora (2009), the middle of the Gold Trilogy of games from Rio Grande Games, which has 3 to 5 players act as adventurers seeking fame, fortune, and riches in a hidden valley.  Read more about it on Board Game Geek here!


So check things out and see if there are some things you'd like to pick up for yourself or someone gamer-valentine before the middle of February.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Transforming Expectations Toy Reference Book Kickstarter

Phillip Reed has a new Kickstarter called "Transforming Expectations Toy Reference Book." See more here!


Friday, September 6, 2013

Fully Articulated Dragon Model

I was recently pointed to a site where a fully articulated dragon model was on display and this thing is pretty amazing.  See more here!


Thursday, September 5, 2013

BattleGrip Toy Mag Issue One Available

The new toy review magazine, BattleGrip, is out and issue one is now available for download.  More information here!


Saturday, August 31, 2013

Chicago Toy and Game Fair Website

The Chicago Toy and Game Fair has a new website.  See more here!


Sunday, August 18, 2013

Make a Mini Crossbow

Storm the Castle (.com) has uploaded a new video to their epicfantasy YouTube channel titled "Make a Mini Crossbow."  Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Safe Little Sword

Want to make a fun little paper project for your knight-to-be?  Check out the latest video from StormtheCastle.com's Epic Fantasy YouTube channel titled "How to make an origami sword." Enjoy!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Electronic Iron Man Helmet Tutorial

Toward the end of last year, on the micgadget YouTube channel, a video was been uploaded titled "This Is How An Electronic Iron Man Helmet Is Made!" Enjoy!


Tuesday, June 26, 2012

2012 Howard County Soap Box Derby

The Kokomo Herald recently posted a video on their YouTube channel about the 2012 Howard County Soap Box Derby including some video from a driver's perspective.  A pleasant reminder to us all that model-making is a hobby with many facets and they can all feed one another.  Enjoy!