VOLTRON!

Privateer Press has just announced that the highly anticipated Voltron: Defenders of the Universe battle miniatures game (PIP 50030) for Monsterpocalypse will be released July 2010 with an MSRP of $49.99.
The Voltron game will include everything two players need to stage epic battles between the forces of Voltron and the Galaxy Alliance and Lo-Tron of the fiendish Drule Empire. Part of the popular Monsterpocalypse line, Voltron: Defender of the Universe will be completely compatible with all current Monsterpocalypse series.
In celebration of the release, Privateer Press is offering the Voltron: Defender of the Universe Launch Kit (PIP 50033, MSRP $399.92) to brick-and-mortar retailers. The kit includes eight copies of the Voltron: Defenders of the Universe battle miniatures game and two limited edition Mega Voltron figures for use in promoting the game’s release in the store. Retailers can pre-order the Voltron: Defenders of the Universe Launch Kit through their distributor now.
For more information on Monsterpocalypse and the Voltron: Defenders of the Universe battle miniatures game, visit www.monsterpocalypse.com and www.voltron.com.

WARMACHINE MKII -- GAME ON!

[from the Privateer Press website...]

In January of 2010 Privateer Press ushers in a new era in hobby gaming with the launch of the revised, refined, and rearmed WARMACHINE.
Beginning with WARMACHINE: Prime Mk II on January 6, releases for January include new cards and accessories, warcaster resculpts, and plastic warjack kits.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

• PIP 1021 WARMACHINE: Prime MKII Soft Cover - $29.99
• PIP 1022 WARMACHINE: Prime MKII Limited Edition Hard Cover - $44.99
• PIP 31071 Cygnar Warcaster Commander Adept Nemo – 2010 (1 Model) - $11.99
• PIP 33065 Khador Warcaster Kommandant Irusk – 2009 (1 Model) - $11.99
• PIP 33072 Khador Warcaster The Butcher of Khardov – 2010 (1 Model) - $16.99
• PIP 34068 Cryx Warcaster Pirate Queen Skarre – 2009 (1 Model) - $11.99
• PIP 35029 Retribution Houseguard Halberdier Officer & Standard Bearer Unit Attachment (2 Models) - $15.99
• PIP 35030 Retribution Houseguard Rifleman Officer & Standard Bearer Unit Attachment (2 Models) - $14.99
• PIP 91034 WARMACHINE MKII Template Set - $9.99
• PIP 91035 HORDES MKII Template Set - $9.99
• PIP NQ28 No Quarter Magazine #28 - $7.50

HARLEN VERSH

This is rather old news, but since I just got around to sending away for mine today ... I include this here for everyone else too!

From the Privateer Press website:

The Harlen Versh model in stores now is a reissue of the model previously available for the Iron Kingdoms Role Playing Game. The current blister pack includes Versh’s all-new stat card.
Players who have already purchased the Iron Kingdoms model can request a complimentary copy of the WARMACHINE stat card by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Privateer Press
Attn: Versh

13434 NE 16th St.
, #120

Bellevue, WA 98005
Please note: requests that do not include the self-addressed, stamped envelope will be discarded, and no card will be returned to the sender. Harlen Versh is featured in Forces of WARMACHINE: Mercenaries, due out Summer 2010."

http://privateerpress.com/company/harlen-versh

WHAT'S UP IN THE PA WILDS?

Well, we have a few things to discuss very quickly.

First, there is a Demo Day scheduled for October 2, 2009 from 3 pm -7 pm at Whatever!! in the DuBois Mall DuBois, PA. This has been mentioned in previous posts if you wish to read more. I have two demos scheduled already for the day but if you'd like to come on out I'd love to see you. You can learn to play WARMACHINE and also get a peek at the newest faction: The Rebribution of Scyrah. More information is located at the link below:

http://www.privateerpressforums.com/index.php?showtopic=186306

Then we have FLASH POINT on October 10th, 2009. Come on down to Whatever!! in the DuBois Mall and join in on the fun. More details are available by clicking on the link below:

http://www.privateerpressforums.com/index.php?showtopic=187767

Also, be aware that you can download a PDF of the WARMACHINE Quick Start rules here and you can also get the preview PDFs of WARMACHINE: MKII here. Both are available on the Privateer Press website.

And if you already own Narn, and need his new stats card, please be aware of the special announcement from Privateer Press about this model.

And don't forget about your tournament shirts! Get them put together and "wear your colors" to Flash Point in order to participate in a raffle for a Top Secret prize. You don't want to miss out on this.

That's all for now. Don't forget to check in with the staff at Whatever!! for your special orders. They have a new schedule that will make special orders easier to manage. Meet the deadline and you'll have your order in a few days.

Keep rollin' sixes!

DEMO DAYS: September 17th & 24th

Come on out to DEMO DAYS at WHATEVER!! in the DuBois Mall. There will be activities for new players and veterans alike. And remember ... YOU WERE WARNED!

More information:

http://www.privateerpressforums.com/index.php?showtopic=186306

SUMMER RAMPAGE 2009

As of right now The Summer Rampage Ladder is as follows:

• Vic: 2 wins
• Dwight: 2 wins and 1 loss
• Justin: 2 wins and 2 losses
• John: 1 win and 1 loss
  
• Larry: 2 losses
• Macchi: 0 games
• Rich: Ringer
  

And here's some good information provided by Justin via email:

http://privateerevents.com/rampage#scroll

We'll want to check this before we play any games. It should be updated each day by Privateer Press. When you play a game this determines which player gets to choose which territory the battle takes place in. There are 12 territories.

Rules and maps can be downloaded from here. They are linked at the bottom of the page.
http://privateerpress.com/community/organized-play/summer-rampage

The global effects are described on page 1 and 2 of this document. http://privateerevents.com/public/docs/Summer-Rampage-2008-scenarios-and-effects.pdf

IMPORTANT. Rich, Vic, Dwight and I are registered for the event online thus far. The rest of you need to do so. Go here http://www.privateerevents.com/

NEW GEAR!

From the Privateer Press website at http://www.privateepress.com ...

Check out all the great new WARMACHINE and HORDES faction t-shirts and the amped up WARMACHINE t-shirt, featuring the awesome new logo, available exclusively from Privateer Press! And don’t miss your chance to get your hands on the first ever Monsterpocalypse t-shirt, featuring art from the fan favorite Strategic Monster Attack Safety Handbook (S.M.A.S.H.).

So what are you waiting for? Get on over the the Privateer Press Online Store and hoist your colors! Go to ... https://store.privateerpress.com/

Very cool.

SUMMER RAMPAGE 2009!

Join us at the DuBois Mall for the Summer Rampage League.

Whatever Enterprises
DuBois Mall
690 Shaffer Rd
Du Bois, PA, 15801
(814) 371-6490

http://www.myspace.com/485265050

Cost for participation will be set by the store.

August 17th to September 6th

Summer Rampage started in ‘07 and bursts back onto the scene in August 2009. This three-week campaign for glory pits the factions of WARMACHINE against the factions of HORDES in game stores worldwide. No Quarter Magazine issue #25 provides everything you need to know to get into the action. Learn how to rip warbeasts apart and render warjacks to scrap with devastating consequences using Finishing Moves. Unleash feat-like power on the battlefield when you Rampage across the table. Gather your troops, and get ready to rage.

Fight For Your Entire Faction!

Summer Rampage 2009 has higher stakes than ever for the factions of WARMACHINE and HORDES. The final results of Summer Rampage 2009 will determine the release order for the WARMACHINE MkII and HORDES MkII Force Books in 2010. Summer Rampage brings together old and new by wrapping up Summer Rampage for the original edition of WARMACHINE and HORDES while setting up the new edition to start with a bang.

Retailers! you can find the order form here or call 425 643 5900 ext 104 to place a order directly.

Terrain

The 2009 Summer Rampage map layouts have a number of terrain feature requirements. The following is a list of the terrain features mandated by these maps and quantities needed to build all of the map (Keep in mind that the X’s on the maps are not accounted for in these numbers):

* (2) Buildings - 4” X 6”
* (2) Buildings - 5” X 5”
* (2) Ruins - 4” X 6”
* (2) Ruins - 5” X 5”
* (2) Forests - 4” X 6”
* (2) Forests - 6” X 8”
* (2) Shallow Water - 4” X 8”
* (1) Shallow Rivers - 3" X 48"
* (2) Hedgerows - 1" X 6"
* (4) Fieldstone Walls - 1" X 6"
* (2) Barbed Wire - 1” x 6”
* (2) Crate Stacks - 2” x 4”
* (1) Hills - 12” Diameter
* (2) Hills - 8” Diameter
* (2) Sagebrush - 4" Diameter
* (2) Sagebrush - 6" Diameter

http://www.privateerpressforums.com/index.php?showtopic=183085

GRIND

From the Privateer Press website ...

Full Metal Battle Sport

Bellevue WA. June 30, 2009—Privateer Press is pleased to announce Grind, an extreme combat sports board game for two players ages 14 and up releasing this October. In Grind players customize a team of steamjacks—10-ton, steam-powered mechanical robots—and battle to move a large, spiked ball into their opponent’s goal. The game comes with several highly detailed plastic components, including six Runner steamjack figures, four Crusher steamjack figures, 32 interchangeable weapon arms, two spiked pillars, and the Grinder ball. Also included are a full-color game board, 11 tokens, and custom dice.

When asked about the design behind Grind, Privateer Press Lead Designer Erik-Jason Yaple said, “As we were developing Grind we looked at nearly every sport in existence for inspiration. Grind borrows from American and international football, rugby, billiards, hockey, and even stock car racing. The game delivers aggressive, in-your-face action as players slam and bash their steamjacks into each other. At the same time, it rewards careful planning and strategy as players try to get the Grinder across the playing field and into their opponent’s goal while the clock is running down. And thanks to the incredible amount of steamjack customization, players can build the team that suits their play style right out of the box.”

The official Grind webpage will be launched on Friday, July 3rd on www.privateerpress.com.