TNT : Halo Flashpoint League

Next Tuesday (13th) we will be starting our TNT:Halo Flashpoint League. This will last for a total of 5 weeks with a different mission being played each week.

These missions will be as per the organised play instructions and as such slightly different to the rules in the main rulebook.

Each player will be required to build a team of no more than 200 points. These can be built using the free army builder on the Mantic Website (You will need to create an account)

The mission for week one will be slayer..

In addition to the points that players will receive from the mission they will also get an additional 5 points for a win, 2 for a draw and 1 for a loss.

There will also be additional points available for meeting special conditions/requirements. These points will be displayed on the league wall chart and one of our screens. The points available are as follows...

• DOUBLE KILL Kill 2 models in one round (can be gained once per game)
• TRIPLE KILL Kill 3 models in one round (can be gained once per game)
• OVERKILL Kill 4 models in one round (can be gained once per game)
• WILL OF THE GODS Have all your models destroyed in a game (can be gained once per game)
• JUGGERNAUT Survive a melee with 2 or more enemy models in the same cube while fighting alone (can be gained once per game)
• FORGED IN FIRE Win 4 games (can be gained once only)
• BRUTALITY Kill an enemy model with a close combat weapon (can be gained once per game)
• RUNNING LAPS Capture the flag with the same model in a game (can be gained once only)
• WANNA HAVE A CATCH Kill an enemy model with a Frag weapon (can be gained once per game)
• AVENGER Kill an enemy that just killed one of your models in its previous action (can be gained once per game)
• SLAYER SPREE Kill 4 enemy models without suffering a loss yourself (can be gained once per game)
• PARADE READY Play with four fully painted models (can be gained once only)

Incoming - White Dwarf 520

The first White Dwarf of 2026 is available to pre-order on Saturday, and it’s opening the year with a bang. Issue 520 is fronted by the foreboding C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer, and brings readers an early look at the lore and design of the miniatures accompanying 500 Worlds: Titus.

The issue contains design notes on the miniatures, including Captain Titus and the Wardens of Ultramar, and Nekrosor Ammentar, while the background and rules writers chime in about the books themselves.

The Warhammer 40,000 coverage this issue is rounded out by an army showcase of Warhammer Design Studio member Daz’s Silver Skulls, and some new missions for the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Operations game – the perfect accompaniment to the rules and missions made free earlier in the month.

For fans of the Mortal Realms, there’s a Nurgle-tinged selection of articles in the issue. First up, you can get a closer read on the lore of the Jade Abbey in Warhammer Quest: Darkwater, before moving on to a quick and efficient guide for painting some of the villains of the new game. Then, there are new rules for leading a deluded delegation of Flesh-eater Courts into the depths of the Jade Abbey – they believe they’re questing knights on an important mission, and who are we to argue?

If, like us, you’re excited about bringing Grandfather Nurgle’s gifts to all those wretched and miserable souls around the realms, then you’ll be happy to see a whole section on building and painting oozing, seeping, and corrupted Nurgle-touched terrain. Then, there’s a husband and wife Warhammer Age of Sigmar collection all themed around Shyish, the Realm of Death.

The White Dwarf team aren’t stopping there either, as there’s a new Warhammer 40,000 serial, The Chronicles of Bain, by Neil Andrew Miller, and in the Bunker you’ll find a look at cool miniatures painted by people from around the world, and a showcase of awesome converted chariots made by members of the Warhammer Studio.

White Dwarf has an RRP of £7.99 now, but you can still get a copy from us at just £7  

Lorcana - Set 10 Whispers in the Well Championship Event

Date and Time : Saturday 24th January 2026 at 2pm

Cost : £10

Format: Core (Constructed)
Rules Enforcement: Competitive. 

Structure: Swiss Rounds and possible Top Cut, depending on attendance 

Swiss Rounds: 60 minutes, best of 3

Top Cut Rounds: Best-of-three, 70 minutes 

Prizes will be awarded as follows...

Champion – The winner receives:  

1 Daisy Duck – Paranormal Investigator Champion playmat

1 Daisy Duck – Paranormal Investigator foil promo card 

1 Daisy Duck – Paranormal Investigator non-foil promo card

1 Whispers in the Well Lorcana Pack

Second- through Eighth-Place Finishers each receive: 

1 Daisy Duck – Paranormal Investigator foil promo card 

1 Daisy Duck – Paranormal Investigator non-foil promo card

1 Whispers in the Well Lorcana Pack

All Participants (while supplies last) receive: 

1 Daisy Duck – Paranormal Investigator non-foil promo card

1 Whispers in the Well Lorcana Pack

Halo Flashpoint : ODST

 

Carrying out daring strikes behind enemy lines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers bring elite training and special weaponry to bear against the UNSC’s enemies. Welcome to the Helljumpers, soldier; from here on, it’s Feet First into Hell.

This faction box provides all you need to take on your opponents with models and rules for using ODST’s in your games of Halo®: FlashpointTM, dice, plus a new game mat and easy-build urban warzone to take tabletop combat to the next level.

ODSTs are more than just shock troops; they’re tactical specialists trained for rapid deployment, sabotage, reconnaissance, and frontline engagement in the most dangerous environments imaginable — from Covenant-infested cities to ancient Forerunner facilities. With their distinctive black armour, high-impact drop pods, and no-nonsense attitude, ODSTs have earned a legendary reputation across the battlefield.

In Halo: Flashpoint, ODST fireteams bring adaptability, precision, and brutal efficiency to the tabletop. With specialised equipment, Hot Drop capabilities, and a tactical impact unmatched by standard troops, ODSTs are ideal for players who value speed, coordination, and risk-taking heroics. Whether you’re flanking an enemy force, seizing an objective, or causing chaos deep behind enemy lines, ODSTs hit hard and don’t look back.

When the call comes, they don’t hesitate - they drop.

Prepare to deploy. Feet first.

Included within this incredible set are the Limited Edition versions of both Gunnery Sergeant Buck and Captain Dare – Legendary characters that each have unique rules, including a Special Order worthy of any ONI operative.

Contents:

• 18x Miniatures1x Limited Edition MasterCraft Resin Sculpt of Gunnery Sergeant Buck
• 1x Limited Edition MasterCraft Resin Sculpt of Captain Veronica Dare
• 2x ODST Captains
• 2x ODST 2nd Lieutenants
• 4x ODST Special Purpose Troopers
• 4x ODST ‘Air Assault’ Bullfrog
• 4x ODST Firebreak
• ODST Faction Order Dice
• ODST Faction D8
• New Mombasa Card Stock Playmat
• New Mombasa Card Terrain Pack
• ODST Desperate Measures Expansion Booklet
• Tokens and Weapons Cards
• Unit Cards and Special Orders Cards
  
  
  

Incoming - The Lord of the Rings Trick Taking Game - Two Towers

The saga continues!

Both a sequel to the first part and a standalone, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers™ Trick-Taking Game contains new game modes and rules, specific to this sequel. It pits players against the most terrible opponents of the Free Peoples of Middle-earth.

Rules that are easy to assimilate, fast, immersive, narrative and intense games, a strong and beautiful graphic identity: the saga still keeps its promises!

After bringing together the famous heroes of The Lord of the Rings™ saga in the first co-op trick-taking game, players are at a crossroads, as dark forces set in motion to ravage Middle-earth. To counter them, two Hobbits make their way towards Mordor, while their former companions, scattered, face ever greater dangers.

Welcome to The Two Towers™ Trick-Taking Game, a co-operative adventure!

TNT - Flashpoint League 2026

Our TNT events for 2026 will commence with a new 5 week league for Halo Flashpoint.

As per last year this will be a free event to play in and all you will need is a team (you might even be able to borrow one of those). We should be getting a restock of teams next week so there is still time to get one of your own.

This time the event will last 5 weeks and we will be playing a different mission each week. The full schedule of these missions will be announced soon. We will also be using the points system to build you teams and there will be a separate article on how this works in the next day of so.

We will be looking for between 6 and 8 players for this event (although could probably go higher if there is enough demand, would just need a little thinking about). Players will track their points and will score based on their VPs in the game plus additional points for the result of the game.

In addition to the points scored for the result there will also be additional points available for acheiving additional objectives. Some of these will be per game and others per event. This include points for achievements such as Double Kills, Brutality, Slayer Spree, Parade Ready, etc. These will also be explained in a seperate post before the event starts.

The first matches will be played on Tuesday 13th January, but there will be an opportunity to have a practice game on Tuesday 6th January plus learn more about the different teams and how the point system works.

Please let us know before the 6th January if you are interested in playing. (please not you do not need to play every week but this will obviously make if harder for you to win the league)

After the five weeks the player with the highest total points will win the event and receive an acrylic set of weapon counters.

 

2025 Painting Competition - The Results

Our 2025 painting competition has finished and the votes have been counted. A massive thank you to everyone that entered this year and to everyone that took the time to come in and vote.

The standard was outstanding and the imagination for some of the conversions showed just how much time and thought had gone into the entry.

For some it was one of the very first pieces that they had painted and there was a great mix of younger entries and more experienced painters.

Every single entry got a decent number of votes which is so great to see, the people that voted loved the variety and spent time looking at all of the entries.

All of the models are still on display in the shop, if you want to come in and see them and they will be available for the owners to pick up in the new year.

After all the votes had been counted, the top four were as follows...

In fourth place and highest placed under 16 was Andrea. Several people commented on his model and many thought it was painted by an adult. He has in fact been painting for just 4 months and spent several days on his entry. I can't wait to see what he does next year. He will receive a £5 voucher.

In third place was Arek, His model featured flames and the impressive glow of the reflection on the armour. He will receive a £5 voucher

In second place was George with this stunning entry featuring three Imperial Fist Infernus Marines. Yellow is a difficult colour to do and these look incredible. He will receive a £10 voucher.

Finally, the winner. Another orky conversion by Leo. This model does indeed feature all the pieces from the original model (including some of the sprue) and people loved the idea. Congratulations on a truely creative and well painted entry. He will receive a £15 voucher.