Skirmish Wargames
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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Wargaming https://www.youtube.com/@skirmishwargames
Unseasonably warm today, so I’m clearcoating minis painted by @jewelknightjess.com. And watching squirrels.
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Unseasonably warm today, so I’m clearcoating minis painted by @jewelknightjess.com. And watching squirrels.
Colorado Military Historians hosted their Veterans Wars Convention this weekend. Much smaller scales and considerably older rulesets than I’m used to (mostly). cmhweb.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Colorado Military Historians hosted their Veterans Wars Convention this weekend. Much smaller scales and considerably older rulesets than I’m used to (mostly). cmhweb.org
It’s the year 2000 and you’ve spent $1,500 through Games Workshop Mail Order. For your 100 points of Skulz Customer Rewards would you prefer the previously unreleased Adeptus Mechanicus Miniatures Set, or four Administratum Pens, suitable for signing Exterminatus orders?
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It’s the year 2000 and you’ve spent $1,500 through Games Workshop Mail Order. For your 100 points of Skulz Customer Rewards would you prefer the previously unreleased Adeptus Mechanicus Miniatures Set, or four Administratum Pens, suitable for signing Exterminatus orders?
The fearless pumpkin thief. We thought smothering the Jack-o'-lantern in hot sauce might act as a deterrent. It did not. Nor did the plastic guardians.
October 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The fearless pumpkin thief. We thought smothering the Jack-o'-lantern in hot sauce might act as a deterrent. It did not. Nor did the plastic guardians.
Grab as many bags of dirty, filthy money as you can, before the ruling junta firebombs the entire outbreak zone. (Coming soon.)
October 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Grab as many bags of dirty, filthy money as you can, before the ruling junta firebombs the entire outbreak zone. (Coming soon.)
‘Tis the season.
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
‘Tis the season.
Puppies on patrol.
October 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Puppies on patrol.
From the vault: HorrorClix, the spooky collectible miniatures game from WizKids. Circa 2006.
October 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
From the vault: HorrorClix, the spooky collectible miniatures game from WizKids. Circa 2006.
Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?
October 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?
"Well, gang, it looks like we've got another mystery on our hands!" Figures from Hasslefree Miniatures, painted by @jewelknightjess.com.
October 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"Well, gang, it looks like we've got another mystery on our hands!" Figures from Hasslefree Miniatures, painted by @jewelknightjess.com.
WWI Artillery Trench Art, on display at the Durango railroad museum. @trenchcrusade.bsky.social #trenchcrusade
September 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
WWI Artillery Trench Art, on display at the Durango railroad museum. @trenchcrusade.bsky.social #trenchcrusade
A squadron of vintage Void Fighters hunting for War Rocket Ajax. (Actually, these are cool metal plane tokens from the Parker Brothers "Conflict" game, circa 1960.) @caseyg.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A squadron of vintage Void Fighters hunting for War Rocket Ajax. (Actually, these are cool metal plane tokens from the Parker Brothers "Conflict" game, circa 1960.) @caseyg.bsky.social
Pest control.
August 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Pest control.
Pleased as “punch” that the corner wine & spirits is carrying JUGZ alcoholic fruit drink. It’s the beverage of choice for discerning wargamers. Or so I’ve been told. (Missing the second “G” in the name, but hey.) @sixdiceskills.bsky.social @roguehobbies.bsky.social @peachytips.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Pleased as “punch” that the corner wine & spirits is carrying JUGZ alcoholic fruit drink. It’s the beverage of choice for discerning wargamers. Or so I’ve been told. (Missing the second “G” in the name, but hey.) @sixdiceskills.bsky.social @roguehobbies.bsky.social @peachytips.bsky.social
Glueing magnets underneath some second-hand Beaky Smurfs today, and discovered one marine was packing hidden treasure. Looted from a pre-imperial shrine, no doubt.
August 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Glueing magnets underneath some second-hand Beaky Smurfs today, and discovered one marine was packing hidden treasure. Looted from a pre-imperial shrine, no doubt.
I still have a box of vintage metal Grenadier ships that's remained unpainted since -- cough -- 1978. Will this finally be their year?
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I still have a box of vintage metal Grenadier ships that's remained unpainted since -- cough -- 1978. Will this finally be their year?
That Wednesday/Scooby-doo crossover episode was a lot darker than I expected.
August 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
That Wednesday/Scooby-doo crossover episode was a lot darker than I expected.
Miniature wish list addition: A ManBearPig-esque mutant as featured in the 1979 movie Prophesy. Any suggestions as to where I might find such a beastie? @fenrisgames.com @heresyminiatures.com
August 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Miniature wish list addition: A ManBearPig-esque mutant as featured in the 1979 movie Prophesy. Any suggestions as to where I might find such a beastie? @fenrisgames.com @heresyminiatures.com
No one expects the Red Redemption! (For those times when the Inquisition just isn’t draconian enough.)
July 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
No one expects the Red Redemption! (For those times when the Inquisition just isn’t draconian enough.)
"Heavy boots of lead..."
July 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"Heavy boots of lead..."
Ming the Merciless, tyrannical ruler of Mongo, marked down to $5 in the discount aisle. Oh how the mighty have fallen. (Flash! Ah-ah!!!)
July 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Ming the Merciless, tyrannical ruler of Mongo, marked down to $5 in the discount aisle. Oh how the mighty have fallen. (Flash! Ah-ah!!!)
Well, it took more than a year to restore, and it’s definitely not as fancy as it used to be — the flood destroyed most of the wall art — but the command center is finally operational once again. Woot, woot! We’ll call that a win.
July 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Well, it took more than a year to restore, and it’s definitely not as fancy as it used to be — the flood destroyed most of the wall art — but the command center is finally operational once again. Woot, woot! We’ll call that a win.
Added some more cool & nerdy stuff to the eBay store. Thanks to everyone who helped us thin down the collection this year. You rock! www.ebay.com/usr/terry5120
July 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Added some more cool & nerdy stuff to the eBay store. Thanks to everyone who helped us thin down the collection this year. You rock! www.ebay.com/usr/terry5120
Guns. Lots of guns.
July 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Guns. Lots of guns.