The long-awaited Wasteland Survivors Core Set is back — and this time, it’s in hard plastic. Modiphius has officially opened pre-orders for the updated version of this classic Fallout: Wasteland Warfare starter box, which had been out of stock for ages.
The new plastic set includes ten 32 mm miniatures — nine scrappy survivors and one trusty dog — all ready to fight, scavenge, or just try to make it through another day in the wasteland. It’s fully compatible with both Fallout: Wasteland Warfare and Fallout: Factions, and ships unpainted with scenic bases.
TL;DR
New hard-plastic version of the classic resin set
Includes 9 survivors + 1 dog at 32 mm scale
Compatible with Wasteland Warfare and Factions, shipping late 2025
Why This Matters for Skirmish Gamers
For those who missed the original resin edition, this is great news — the new plastic kit should be easier to build, lighter on your wallet, and perfect for conversions. Plastic means less cleanup, more durability, and no brittle resin arms snapping mid-assembly (we’ve all been there).
Even better, these minis aren’t just for Fallout. If you’re playing Gangfight (we recommend using our First Strike rules) or any homebrew post-apocalyptic skirmish, this box gives you a ready-made posse of survivors, mercs, or raiders. Toss them into a wasteland-themed scenario, and they’ll fit right in alongside mutants, mechs, or outlaws.
The character mix is flexible enough to build a whole gang — from a grizzled veteran leader to scrappy scavengers and gun-toting survivors. Think of it as a perfect starting point for your own Fallout-style warband.
Hobby Take
Modiphius has been gradually shifting key Fallout kits from resin to plastic, and the results have been impressive. Hard plastic allows for cleaner detail, sharper mold lines, and easier kitbashing — especially for painters who love to personalize.
At around £40 GBP / $50 USD, it’s a solid buy for both Fallout collectors and cross-system players. Whether you’re repping Vault 76 or the Gangfight badlands, this one’s worth adding to your shelf.
Mantic Games has officially opened pre-orders for Kings of War: 4th Edition, marking a major update to the company’s flagship fantasy wargame. The new edition brings refined rules, fresh artwork, and streamlined gameplay designed to make large-scale battles faster and more tactical than ever.
TL;DR
Mantic Games has launched pre-orders for Kings of War 4th Edition with several bundle options:
Essential Bundles including the new rulebook and starter armies.
Two-Player Starter Set with full armies and accessories.
Updated digital and print rulebooks available for order.
What’s in the New Edition
The 4th Edition focuses on cleaner mechanics, improved balance between factions, and faster army building. Mantic has promised a smoother experience for both veterans and newcomers, with intuitive unit profiles and simplified combat resolution. The new Two-Player Starter Set includes two full armies, a rulebook, tokens, and everything needed to start playing immediately.
Alongside it, the Essential Bundles are tailored for existing players who just need the updated rules and a few reinforcements. Each bundle includes the hardback rulebook, updated army lists, and exclusive bonuses for early pre-orders through Mantic’s store.
Pre-orders are now live on ManticGames.com, with a full retail launch expected soon.
Why It Matters for Skirmish Gamers
While Kings of War is known for epic mass battles, the new edition’s streamlined core makes it easier than ever to adapt for smaller skirmishes. Fans of Gangfight could easily use the new miniatures for custom fantasy warbands — from dwarven clans to undead legions. The versatile unit designs and dynamic poses fit perfectly into narrative-driven campaigns and smaller, character-focused engagements.
Mantic’s push for accessibility makes this edition a great entry point for hobbyists looking to expand into larger-scale wargaming or create crossover skirmish forces.
Guild Ball is officially back! Steamforged Games has opened pre-orders for The Lumberjacks, a brand-new team for the beloved fantasy football skirmish game. These resin miniatures mark the return of Guild Ball after years of dormancy, with gameplay updates and fan-favorite mechanics intact.
TL;DR
New Lumberjacks team available now for pre-order
Updated rules and components for modern play
A long-awaited revival of the fan-favorite skirmish sport
The Return of a Cult Classic
Guild Ball fans, grab your playbooks—Steamforged Games has resurrected the fantasy football brawler with a new lineup: The Lumberjacks. This forest-themed team trades city cobblestones for timber-laden battlegrounds, featuring rugged sculpts and melee-heavy playstyles that perfectly embody the game’s blend of sport and skirmish combat.
The new team is now up for pre-order directly from Steamforged Games, promising high-quality resin miniatures and refreshed gameplay materials. While the company has yet to announce a full retail relaunch or organized play calendar, this release signals the first major step in bringing Guild Ball back to tables worldwide.
What It Means for Skirmish Gamers
For tabletop fans who love tactical, small-squad skirmishes, Guild Ball’s return is exciting news. Its mix of positioning, momentum management, and cinematic combat feels right at home alongside systems like Gangfight, where tight turns and clever combos define the action. The Lumberjacks’ brawny aesthetic could easily double as a mercenary crew or forest faction in custom Gangfight campaigns.
Steamforged has hinted at future content and community support, suggesting this isn’t just a nostalgic one-off. The return of Guild Ball could reawaken one of the most strategic and thematic skirmish sports games ever made.
Monster Fight Club is back with Borderlands: Mister Torgue’s Arena of Badassery 2, the explosive sequel to their officially licensed Borderlands skirmish board game. The campaign launches on Gamefound November 4, promising new heroes, enemies, and terrain straight from the chaotic world of Pandora.
TL;DR
Launching November 4 on Gamefound
Expands the Borderlands tabletop universe with new miniatures
Designed by Monster Fight Club, creators of Cyberpunk Red: Combat Zone
More Minis, More Mayhem
This new campaign expands on the original Arena of Badassery miniatures game, where players battle waves of bandits, psychos, and vault monsters in fully 3D terrain arenas. Monster Fight Club has teased new playable Vault Hunters, enemies, and environmental hazards, all rendered in highly detailed plastic miniatures.
While full stretch goal details are under wraps, early previews show updated rules, streamlined scenarios, and even more modular terrain — something skirmish gamers will appreciate for crossover play in systems like Gangfight or other custom miniature skirmish games. Fans of cinematic, fast-paced combat will find plenty of crossover potential here.
Why It Matters to Skirmish Gamers
Monster Fight Club has a strong pedigree in modular terrain and miniature design, making their kits prime material for custom setups or proxies in open skirmish systems. The blend of cel-shaded sculpting and over-the-top sci-fi weaponry makes the Borderlands line especially versatile for hobbyists who love kitbashing or creating unique crews for narrative play.
The Gamefound campaign goes live November 4, and you can sign up now to follow the project for launch notifications and early rewards.
Relicblade has announced an impressive new addition to their fantasy skirmish range — the Hard Plastic Battle Pigs, a fresh multi-pose kit that brings durable plastic to their previously metal model line.
TL;DR
The new Relicblade Battle Pigs kit is the game’s first release in hard plastic, offering hobbyists:
High-quality multi-pose pig warriors with customizable parts
Easier conversions and lighter models for gameplay
A big step forward for indie miniature production
Pig Power on the Tabletop
With the new hard plastic Battle Pigs, Relicblade is shifting the game’s production toward a more modern standard — offering the same gritty detail of his sculpts, but in a format that’s easier to assemble and modify.
Each Battle Pig sports the trademark mix of humor and brutality that defines Relicblade’s world: muscle-bound boar warriors in patchwork armor, brandishing cleavers and axes. The hard plastic format allows for dynamic posing, weapon swaps, and potential cross-kit customization with other miniatures — making them appealing even beyond the Relicblade system.
Skirmish-Ready for Any Game
For players using the Gangfight Skirmish Game System, these Battle Pigs can easily form the core of a savage warband in Chronicle, our fantasy setting. Their bulky frames make perfect stand-ins for Heavy or Leader characters — brutal melee specialists or mutant enforcers from the darker corners of the world.
The move to plastic could also open doors for broader distribution and accessibility, signaling a new era for indie wargames where small creators can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with major brands.
No firm release date has been confirmed yet, but fans can follow the official Relicblade site for updates and preorder announcements.
