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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

All Quiet on the Martian Front Kickstart Launched!

Our sister company, Alien Dungeon, has launched their WW1 Era game of Tanks vs. Tripods - All Quiet on the Martian Front!

KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

Monday, April 8, 2013

Perry Miniatures does WW2 Vehicles!

WOW. Big news. If this vehicle is anything like the work "NR" is doing with the Perry wagons and other equipment its going to be fabulous!

We will have them for you to order as soon as we can along with the Perry Desert Rats.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

2nd Annual Perry Painting Contest!

Architects of War and Perry Miniatures are proud to announce the Second Annual North American Perry Miniatures Painting Contest to be held at Historicon (July 18-21, 2013) in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Once again, this premier event will showcase the finest miniature painters around on some of the best miniatures in the historical genre! This event is the only Official North American Perry Miniatures painting contest this year so make sure you plan to attend.

Last year's winner, John Miller

The event will take place during the Historicon convention in July. Models may be entered from Thursday until Saturday at Noon. These figures will be on display for all to see until the judging begins Saturday afternoon. Once the judging is complete, prizes will be awarded and the winners announced Saturday at 3 PM.

To reflect this outstanding event, we are gathering some amazing prizes! Architects of War will be providing a trophy to each Category Winner as well as a $100 Gift Certificate for Architects of War to the first place winner of each category.In addition, we will be selecting a Best of Show model that will receive an amazing trophy and a $300 Gift Certificate for Architects of War! We may even have some special goodies from the Perry Brothers themselves to add to the prizes! So it is time to start planning your entry and begin painting! Below are all the categories and rules for the event.

The event will cover the following categories:

Best Single Figure (foot)

Best Single Figure (mounted)

Best Regiment

Best Vignette

Rules

1. All miniatures must be Perry Miniatures (plastic or metal).

2. All figures must be completely painted and based to enter the competition.

3. All figures must be painted in a Historically appropriate color scheme fitting the miniature and time period in question.

4. The following restrictions apply to the categories:

a. Single Figure (foot) – Any one single model from any of the various Perry Miniature ranges. This can be a lone trooper, a commander, etc.

b. Single Figure (mounted) – Any single model mounted on a horse from any of the various Perry Miniature ranges.

c. Best Regiment – This category is for 10 or more models arranged in a cohesive regiment from any of the various Perry Miniature ranges. The MAXIMUM size for the Regiment and any displays accompanying it is 12" x 12."

d. Best Vignette – This category covers a small themed scene arranged on a base telling a story. The base should be no larger than 6”x6”. Any Perry Miniatures are eligible. Please be advised that in this Category, Story is the first consideration alongside well painted miniatures.

5. All entries must be entered in person by the person who painted the model. No proxy entries are permitted.

6. Models may be entered from Thursday July 18 until Saturday July 20 at Noon EST. No entries will be accepted after Noon on Saturday as Judging will begin at this time. Models will be on display during this time at the designated area for the contest.

7. Every participant in the contest agrees to allow their miniature to photographed and displayed on the Architects of War and Perry Miniatures website.

Architects of War and Perry Miniatures are not responsible for any loss or damage of the figures while they are entered in the contest. We will take every precaution possible to safeguard the models, but we cannot assume any liability for breaks, paint chips, or theft.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Perry Plastic AWI are Shipping

We are now shipping the Perry plastic AWI.

Please order now before I keep all the first batch!

Here: http://www.architectsofwar.com/pre-orderamericanwarofindependencebritishinfantry.aspx

with a four boxes for $100 Deal....

And don't forget we carry the Perry AWI metal range too!

Here: http://www.architectsofwar.com/americanwarofindependence.aspx

ALL PRODUCT SHIPPING FROM US TO YOU NOW!

Monday, February 25, 2013

American Uncivil War Rules are Here!

Architects of War is proud to present the American Uncivil War, straight out of the pages of History AND the silver screens of Hollywood!

Inspired by the films of John Ford and classics like Gone with the Wind, The Horse Soldiers, The Great Locomotive Chase, and Shenandoah, American Uncivil War captures the spirit of these films with miniature games staged on the fringes of the American Civil War. Spies, raiders, foraging parties, missions behind enemy lines, bushwhackers, deserters and a host of other scenarios can be played out. It’s a role-playing skirmish game with figures overflowing with character and it puts a whole new spin on gaming this period.

The rules utilize a card activation system for initiative, command and control. Unit size ranges from single character models to platoons and even larger companies. Characters have special attributes like Influential, Dead-eye shot, Heroic, and Despicable, all of which bring to life the untold story of the American Uncivil War of both history and Hollywood myth.

So choose your side, raise your flag, and prepare for action and adventure in the War Between the States!

The Rulebook is 128 pages and comes with a 68 card activation deck. Full color throughout with 76 model scene pictures, actual civil war photos from the National Archive, 12 table/scenario maps, 12 scenarios including seven that can be linked and four historical stand alone scenarios.

The Rulebook includes Basic rules, advanced rules, pages of attributes for your characters, a complete guide to narrated games, and more.

We provide our own figure range specifically for this rule set and designed to be fat, skinny, tall and short, Old and young, male and female. Specifically sized to match well with Perry miniatures, these models are the Characters you will need to interact with your troops.

Perry Miniatures of course makes a lovely and complete range of models for the ACW and their models are heavily featured throughout against a backdrop of Architects of War buildings and terrain.

Book Contents:

Foreword

A Time line of the War Between the States

The Role of the Director

The Actors (all about models and units)

Action! The basic rules

Heroes and Villains- pre-generated Rouge’s gallery of characters

The Script- 11 Scenarios to be played out and tips on doing your own

Technology and Tactical Hints

Special Rules

Creating your own Characters and Units

What there is not:

There is no point system for tournament style or competitive play, but we do offer advice on scenario balance.

This game was written for those who love these films, comics, and books and the adventure of this time period as much as we do.

While a real effort has been made to invest historical credibility, these rules are first and foremost intended to be the framework for and afternoon or evenings escape with a few of your friends and some model soldiers. By all means be brave enough to “talk the talk” during play by quoting key lines from old films, wear cheap civil war replica hats, and in general play around like a kid born long before light sabers, lasers, and robots became all the rage.

Oh and yes it’s adaptable to other scales. Though designed for “Stunning 28mm Cinematic Game Color” is will work with other scales with adjustment. Well, maybe not 3mm, but definitely 54mm like the All the Kings Men Line!

We will have a limited number on hand at Cold Wars, but are taking preorders for shipment in March now!