V-Sabotage, formerly V-Commandos, adds plastic miniatures

November 22, 2022

I have written on V-Commandos on this site for more than five years now. The WW2 tactics game and its multiple expansions are among the finest expressions of stealth in any board game, and for those five years...

All aboard for Leeds Miniature Railway memories

Patrick Erickson

November 19, 2022

Miniatures

It's the attraction that's been putting smiles on faces for decades.The Blackgates Miniature Railway on Bradford Road in Tingley has been taking people for a ride for over 70 years. It is run by the West Ridin...

Hasbro fails to restart Heroscape and puts it away indefinitely

Patrick Erickson

November 16, 2022

Miniatures

Attempt to restart Hasbro Heroscape, the beloved miniatures wargame first released in 2004, ended in failure on Wednesday night. The crowdfunding campaign hosted on the company's HasLab platform was unable ...

Warhammer next week: Chaos, on order

Patrick Erickson

November 13, 2022

Miniatures

Next week is Chaos by design, to your particular specifications. That's right, it's time for custom Chaos. Get your lords next week! It's a Chaos Cavalcade on order next week for the Mortal Realms. A numb...

At COP27, artists install their works to urge heads of state to act on climate change

Patrick Erickson

November 10, 2022

Miniatures

A 2011 study found that people's attitudes towards climate change differ depending on the temperatures they face at the time - that those sitting, for example, in a warm office are more likely to c...

A Largo nail artist found TikTok fame painting 90s masterpieces

Patrick Erickson

November 4, 2022

Miniatures

LARGO - On her right hand, Devin Strebler wore epic artificial nails, painted herself, with seductive versions of the Powerpuff Girls. This hand was all business. This hand was Happy.On his left hand, nothing...

Fantastic Photos by Tacoma Artist Russell Barnes

Patrick Erickson

November 2, 2022

Miniatures

Russell Barnes combines handcrafted art and nature photography to create light scenes. #k5evening TACOMA, Wash. - Some artists look to the sky for inspiration. Russell Barnes looks the ot...

Full steam ahead for the Roker Park Miniature Railway in Sunderland as new volunteers and donations secure its future after Echo appeal

Patrick Erickson

October 30, 2022

Miniatures

The railway is operated by the City of Sunderland Model Engineering Society, but speaking to the Echo last month, society secretary Peter Russell said it appeared to be nearing the end of the line in due to the...

functional miniature TVs get even smaller for streaming fun-sized movies

Patrick Erickson

October 27, 2022

Miniatures

working miniature televisions look so fun! As smartphones get bigger and longer (just look at those rollable screens here), TVs seem to be getting smaller and smaller. Tiny Circuits, makers of miniature an...

A cute drag show leads to a wedding at the Gardiner

Patrick Erickson

October 23, 2022

Miniatures

His coat was impossible to miss. Project manager Lindsay McBurney had donned the faux fur number with little ears on the hood for her friend's drag show at Mistura restaurant in 2018, where it caught the eye o...

Eden Springs Park to Host Halloween Train Rides | Benton Harbor

Patrick Erickson

October 20, 2022

Miniatures

BENTON TOWNSHIP – Visitors will be able to...

The Passarelli couple enjoy their retirement – Canon City Daily Record

Patrick Erickson

October 17, 2022

Miniatures

Retirement can be either a curse or a blessing, it completely depends on the person. For Joey and Tara Passarelli, this turned out to be the last. Born and raised in Salida, the couple have known each other si...

From Laptop to Desktop – Frontier Wargaming’s New Shiny Paint Station

Patrick Erickson

October 15, 2022

Miniatures

Looking to add style and function to your hobby desk? Frontier Wargaming has a brand new paint station perfect for your desktop. Of all the paint stations I've tested, this is the first where you can actual...

Scientists develop a miniature brain and then make it play video games

Patrick Erickson

October 13, 2022

Miniatures

It's not just the little brains who play video games (Credit: Getty Images/Cultura RF) who play video games. Although not actually sentient, a lab-grown brain could easily learn Pong on its own. ...

This week’s Warhammer 40K products and prices are CONFIRMED – Hello Shadowvaults!

Patrick Erickson

October 10, 2022

Miniatures

We're heading to the Grimdark with merchandise for Kill Team, Titanicus and more. Take a look at these prices. It's a return to Kill Team, Adeptus Titanicus and Citadel Hobby with a great set of new GW merc...

Hot Wheels is looking for local car customizers to compete so they can have their car as a toy

Patrick Erickson

October 8, 2022

Miniatures

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Hot Wheels are nostalgic toys that have been part of people's childhoods for over five decades.From the start, toy cars were often based on real custom cars, and now Hot Wheels is thriving...

An Abridged History of American Girl Publishing in the 90s

Patrick Erickson

October 5, 2022

Miniatures

This content contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I still have my Samantha doll. I was in an American Girl club when I was in seco...

Table Spotlight: Let’s Talk Votann Nerfs Leagues

Patrick Erickson

October 1, 2022

Miniatures

In this week's Tabletop Spotlight, Adam and Matt talk about Leagues of Votann Nerfs and show off other great board games! We've been doing our Tabletop Spotlight show for a while, but we mostly post on Faceb...

A delicious game perfect for new players and fans of the film

Patrick Erickson

September 29, 2022

Miniatures

Disney's A Goofy Movie has a special place in the hearts of Disney fans and now Funko Games has brought the world and its characters to the table in a new board game. A Goofy Movie Game tasks...

How to plan for Hurricane Ian if you’re visiting Disney World this week

Patrick Erickson

September 27, 2022

Miniatures

Hurricane Ian is currently heading towards the Gulf Coast with a track that will apparently make it landfall sometime Wednesday in Florida. However, the storm's path - including its strength and severity - a...

Announcing the new Fallout Miniatures game

Patrick Erickson

September 25, 2022

Miniatures

Modiphius Entertainment has announced a new tabletop miniatures game based on Fallout 4. Fallout Factions: Nuka World is a brand new miniature skirmish game that pits different factions from t...

Small-thinking artist ‘blown away’ by online medium after 24-year hiatus

Patrick Erickson

September 23, 2022

Miniatures

A miniature artist who hadn't painted in 24 years said creating five-by-five centimeter portraits was her way of "bringing art to everyone".Anna Howard, 49, said she was 'overwhelmed' by the hundreds of reviews...

Making a Difference for God’s Creatures

Patrick Erickson

September 21, 2022

Miniatures

Batman the Goat enjoys a tasty watermelon treat from his "Ma", Christina Cimics. He is one of 78 farm animals receiving care, detox and foster care at Happy Hooves Farm & Rescue on Blackjack Road near La Ve...

Rooted in art: the exhibition “Dos Arbolitos” paints a picture of friendship and nature

Patrick Erickson

September 20, 2022

Miniatures

Arturo Tello (left) and John Wullbrandt celebrate decades of friendship and painting in the two-person show, Dos Arbolitos If a picture is worth a thousand words, then it's a photo that inspired a thousand...

Miniature Porsche 911 RWB Hibiki at 1/18 by Solido – 4Legend.com – AudiPassion.com

Patrick Erickson

September 17, 2022

Miniatures

After the 2011 RWB Pandora One, the French miniature manufacturer Solido offers a second Porsche 911 type 964 in 1:18 scale prepared by Akira Nakai-San of RAUH-Welt Begriff. The second model released in 202...

Take a look at the miniature work of fine art students as part of the exhibition

Patrick Erickson

September 15, 2022

Miniatures

YOUNG CREATIVES: Talented fine art students from Lovedale TVET College whose stunning miniature paintings and ceramic art were showcased at the recent Peep Show exhibit at the Ann ...

Chapel from ‘Night of the Living Dead’ added to model railway at Carnegie Science Center – WPXI

Patrick Erickson

September 13, 2022

Miniatures

PITTSBURGH — The Carnegie Science Center has introduced a new addition to its model railroad village.PHOTOS: Night of the Living Dead chapel added to Carnegie Science Center model railroadThe chapel from the 19...

Warhammer 40K Next Week – Squats Are Back With Leagues Of Votann Finally

Patrick Erickson

September 11, 2022

Miniatures

Next week's pre-order releases finally bring the Leagues of Votann home. Discover the LoV launch set and more! If you ever needed proof that the last two years existed outside of normal space/time, let the ...

A high-end adults-only mini-golf course takes place in the bustling center of WashAve

Patrick Erickson

September 9, 2022

Miniatures

A high-end, celebrity-backed miniature golf course is being rolled out at Sawyer Yards. putterdescribed as a "competitive, social and entertaining golf experience," will open at noon on Friday, Sept...

Elegant miniature watch cufflinks

Patrick Erickson

September 6, 2022

Miniatures

The brothers behind British watch company Creamy Patina have created the Wilsdorf Collection, a series of stylish yet highly practical cufflinks that also act as functional miniaturized watches. Brot...

Start your engines; The Euroa miniature railway receives a Community grant from the Council

Patrick Erickson

September 5, 2022

Miniatures

Even the locomotives were smiling when the Euroa Miniature Railway Committee received funding from the Council's Community Grants 2022/23 scheme.A grant of $3,655 will be used to build a new locomotive engine, ...

Buzz without bees for greenhouse pollination

Patrick Erickson

September 2, 2022

Miniatures

Miniature drones are being used to pollinate indoor crops as part of research into alternatives to pollination by honey bees. Singaporean company Polybee is testing its drones at the University of Western Sydne...

Horus Heresy: Warmaster Ascendant Model Revealed

Patrick Erickson

September 1, 2022

Miniatures

Attentive Horus Heresy players may have spotted the Horus Ascendant datasheet early. But now, we discover his new model! There are few characters in Warhammer 40,000 lore who have had such an impact as Horu...

Miniature horse in CT who got new wheelchair dies, sanctuary says

Patrick Erickson

August 30, 2022

Miniatures

Turbo, a baby miniature horse who was born with little use of his hind legs and recently gained some mobility from a wheelchair, died Monday, the Road To Refuge Animal Sanctuary in North Haven announced on Inst...

“Dazzling” dioramas, a flashback to the 60s, Beatlemania and psychedelia

Patrick Erickson

August 28, 2022

Miniatures

The dioramas feature dozens of small objects cut from old magazines or handmade by an unknown artist, and originally came from the estate of a Victorian art collector. There were countless works of art ...

Teburu could be the digital board game system that is finally making its way

Patrick Erickson

August 26, 2022

Miniatures

After nearly two decades of covering Gen Con, the world's largest tabletop gaming convention, I'm tired of hearing about digitized tabletop and board game consoles. Touchscreens, motion-sensing cameras, RFID...

Samsung launches immersive “Model Homes” shopping experience

Patrick Erickson

August 25, 2022

Miniatures

BBH Singapore has unveiled a new shopping format for Samsung called "Buyable Worlds" which includes Samsung home appliances, including the brand's Bespoke line, and lifestyle TVs."It was developed to recognize ...

Venture Leader Biotech Creates Innovative Microengineering Solutions for Miniature Biological Entities – Venturelab

Patrick Erickson

August 23, 2022

Miniatures

22.08.2022 10:30, 1. Support team This fall, Venture Leaders Biotech wi...

A performance by Julia Child & more at the next luncheon of the Association des femmes du lac Léman | Parker

Patrick Erickson

August 21, 2022

Miniatures

CITY OF GENEVA — Tickets are now on sale for the 19th annual Geneva Lake Women's Association (GLWA) Women's Day Luncheon.The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 19 at The Ridg...

The 10 Best Dungeon Crawler Board Games, Ranked

Patrick Erickson

August 19, 2022

Miniatures

Since the 1975 classic Dungeon!, Dungeon Crawler board games have been an exciting and accessible pastime for millions of people. Although not as famous as their RPG counterparts, Dungeon Crawler board game...

Rediscovering Zagreb through art | Croatia Week

Patrick Erickson

August 18, 2022

Miniatures

(Photo: Okolo // Around) The art project beautify the streets of the city invites you again this year to rediscover Zagreb through art Zagreb, August 16, 2022 - The Okolo // Around artistic project in colla...

Cufflinks with functional Rolex-inspired miniature watches are the coolest gentleman’s accessory you can own.

Patrick Erickson

August 16, 2022

Miniatures

You've heard of a wristwatch, but have you ever heard of a wristwatch? Designed to be the kind of gadget you'd find in James Bond's arsenal (because his wristwatch was busy being a cellphone jammer or a machi...

Stormlight Archive Miniatures Coming Soon

Patrick Erickson

August 14, 2022

Miniatures

A miniature series based on Brandon Sanderson's bestselling book series The Stormlight Archive be there soon. Brotherwise Games has announced plans to produce a series of action figures featu...

Miniature Encoder Market Size, Scope, Revenue, Opportunities and Growth by 2028 – Shanghaiist

Patrick Erickson

August 10, 2022

Miniatures

New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research recently released a new report titled Miniature Encoder Market Overviews, Size, Forecast to 2028. The report is prepared using primary as well as secondary ...

Dennis Muren on the ongoing impact of industrial light and magic VFX Powerhouse

Patrick Erickson

August 8, 2022

Miniatures

One of the first innovations created at ILM was when John Dykstra and others (via Den of Geek) invented the motion control camera system known as Dykstraflex, which used an early computer to con...

University of California, Los Angeles: UCLA Brain Researchers Receive $4 Million NIH Grant to Supercharge Miniature Microscope | India Education | Latest Education News | World Education News

Patrick Erickson

August 6, 2022

Miniatures

UCLA creators of a miniature microscope that can be mounted on the heads of lab animals to provide an invaluable view into the inner workings of the brain have received a $...

New Betrayal at House on the Hill expansion turns you into a werewolf

Patrick Erickson

August 4, 2022

Miniatures

The new edition of Betrayal at House on the Hill is getting bigger this Halloween.Announced by Avalon Hill for Gen Con (the first event of the year in terms of board games and the best tabletop RPGs), The Were...

Waffle replacement chaffle also works as a sandwich bread

Patrick Erickson

August 2, 2022

Miniatures

If cooking is a game, give big points to whoever invented chaffle, a hot sensation in the internet and social media food world.The basic recipe for the flourless creation popular with people on a keto or gluten...

By eliminating the number one cause of bearing failure, greaseless cam followers rise to the occasion in robotic applications

Patrick Erickson

July 31, 2022

Miniatures

Miniature camera enthusiasts Miniture iCams® cam followers are available from stock and in custom imperial and metric sizes. Thes...

A DIY Guide to Making Miniature Book Replicas

Patrick Erickson

July 30, 2022

Miniatures

Here's something true about me: I forget things and plot. All the time, really. Maybe it's an ADHD thing. I forget to text people back; I forget the stories I told. I forget my friends...

Q&A: ILM General Manager Janet Lewin discusses the state of visual effects and the new documentary “Light & Magic”

Patrick Erickson

July 28, 2022

Miniatures

Janet Lewin is Managing Director of Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm's legendary in-house visual effects department. According to Lucasfilm's official website, she "oversees all aspects of visual effect...

Miniature Moments – A Journey through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Upcoming Exhibition at Henry Ford – Press and Guide

Patrick Erickson

July 25, 2022

Miniatures

On November 20, the most comprehensive collection of Hallmark keepsake ornaments ever assembled will officially open in the new permanent exhibition Miniature Moments – A Journey Through Hallmark® Keepsake Orna...

Lego’s Ferrari Daytona SP3 set is as crazy as the real car

Patrick Erickson

July 23, 2022

Miniatures

• The Daytona SP3 is the latest Ferrari model brought by Lego to its Technic range.• Miniature Ferrari features working doors, working paddle shifters and a V-12 engine with moving cylinders.• The 3778 piec...

Miniature Probes Market Forecast, Trend Analysis to 2028 Prostat, Apex Instruments, Olympus, HORIBA, Imasonic – Travel Adventure Cinema

Patrick Erickson

July 22, 2022

Miniatures

New Jersey, United States,- The Global Miniature Probes Market research offers in-depth analysis of the market throughout the projection period. The study includes a number of sections as well as a review of ...

Children of Paradise by Camilla Grudova review – lonely life in a ruined cinema | Fiction

Patrick Erickson

July 20, 2022

Miniatures

VSAmilla Grudova's debut, The Doll's Alphabet collection of short fiction films, has been acclaimed as feminist horror reminiscent of Angela Carter and Margaret Atwood. In 13 often grotesque and jarring storie...

A mini horse who had no friends because of his protective mother forms a special bond with the dogs on the ranch

Patrick Erickson

July 18, 2022

Miniatures

Teddy, a lonely mini-horse who had a hard time befriending another horse at the sanctuary due to his fiercely protective mother, eventually warmed up to the dogs that live on the ranch and developed a special b...

Playing Cards and Board Games Market to See ‘Explosive Growth’ to 2027: Arcane Wonders, Grand Prix, Hasbro, Ravensburger, Alder

Patrick Erickson

July 16, 2022

Miniatures

This press release was originally distributed by SBWire New Jersey, USA - (SBWIRE) - 07/16/2022 - Latest industrial growth study of the global Playing Cards and Board Games market 2022-2028. A detailed study ...

Win $10,000 worth of movie gear from Syrp Lab and miniature visual effects wizard Sebastian Jern

Patrick Erickson

July 14, 2022

Miniatures

Create your own amazing miniatures with the same motion control kit from Jern up for grabs. While we all love going to the movies these days and getting lost in the big-budget CGI shows that are the m...

Mini seismometers in schools aim to help students learn while collecting valuable earthquake data

Patrick Erickson

July 12, 2022

Miniatures

More schools on Vancouver Island may soon receive miniature seismometers that will help students learn about tectonics and also help communities better prepare for earthquakes.SchoolShake is a new outreach and ...

It Happened Here: Crowd Attacks Blacks in Wapato in 1938 | Past

Patrick Erickson

July 11, 2022

Miniatures

A "miniature race war" directed against black people in the lower valley 84 ye...

Volunteers bring updates to Little Sykes Railroad Park in Sykesville – Baltimore Sun

Patrick Erickson

July 9, 2022

Miniatures

Downtown Sykesville Connection volunteers brought updates to the city's Little Sykes Railway Park, thanks to a grant from the GIANT-funded Healing the Planet program.The grant program aims “to strengthen enviro...

Autistic boy creates photos of cars that will blow your mind

Patrick Erickson

July 7, 2022

Miniatures

Children are often very curious about cars. They play with toy cars and imagine what it's like to get behind the wheel. A smart 14-year-old autistic boy took his curiosity about cars in a unique dir...

First trailer for the intriguing alien sci-fi short “From Beyond”

Patrick Erickson

July 5, 2022

Miniatures

First trailer for the intriguing alien sci-fi short "From Beyond" by Alex Billington July 5, 2022Source: Vimeo “Bewitching. You won't be able to shake it for days. Now what do we have...

Why is this restored 1:5 scale model of the 911 Targa worthy of the Porsche Museum?

Patrick Erickson

July 3, 2022

Miniatures

For those of us - and that's most of us - who can't afford a full-size iconic sports car, a scale replica might be the closest you can get. Model cars never run out of pace when it comes to enthralling an ind...

Gran Canaria – sun, sea and a surprising “miniature continent” beyond the resorts

Patrick Erickson

July 2, 2022

Miniatures

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Dakota Johnson says Alfred Hitchcock gave mom Melanie Griffith a miniature of Grandma Tippi Hedren in a coffin

Patrick Erickson

June 29, 2022

Miniatures

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dakota Johnson has claimed that Alfred Hitchcock once gave his mother Melanie Griffith a miniature of his grandmother, Tippi Hedren, in a coffin.Hedren, one of the ...

(2022 Update) Technology Trends in 2022-2026 | Major Players NSK, THK, HIWIN, SKF – Indian Defense News

Patrick Erickson

June 27, 2022

Miniatures

Miniature Ball Screw Industry: With a significant CAGR growing during the period 2022-2026 New Research Report on Miniature Ball Screws Market which covers Market Overview, Future Economi...

Growth Trends, Size, Share, Opportunities, Revenue, 2022-2026 – Indian Defense News

Patrick Erickson

June 26, 2022

Miniatures

Military Miniature Atomic Clock Industry: Growing Significantly CAGR during the period 2022-2026 New Research Report on Military Miniature Atomic Clock Market which covers Market Overview...

Save Up To $230 On The Best AnyCubic Resin 3D Printer Deals Right Now

Patrick Erickson

June 24, 2022

Miniatures

The Anycubic Photon Mono 4K, a high-end resin 3D printer, was heavily discounted ahead of Prime Day sales. Specifically, he sits at $187.99 via Amazon instead of nearly $240 (opens in a new tab). That's a...

LEGOLAND locations team up for Pride Month exhibits

Patrick Erickson

June 22, 2022

Miniatures

NEW YORK (PIX11) - New Yorkers of all shapes and sizes are gearing up for Pride 2022 celebrations, and that includes some of the state's smallest residents. LEGOLAND Resorts and LEGOLAND Discovery C...

Miniature Power Supply Market by Covid-19 Impact, Competitive Landscape, SWOT Analysis, Opportunities & Challenges, Growth by 2022-2028 – Indian Defense News

Patrick Erickson

June 19, 2022

Miniatures

Miniature Power Supply Market from 2022 to 2028 is the title of a statistical survey of experts conducted by Martresearch.com which analyzes the possibilities and development potential of the market. The revi...

Time is up for Tiny Town as weather, vandals wreak havoc on BC model village – Vancouver Island Free Daily

Patrick Erickson

June 16, 2022

Miniatures

What began as a labor of love by a Terrace resident to remember his Irish hometown will soon be no more. Now weathered by age and some damaged by vandals, the 19 miniature replicas of buildings in Jim...

Stories from Qalandiya: A miniature Jesus at a military checkpoint

Patrick Erickson

June 14, 2022

Miniatures

A critically ill Palestinian infant at the Israeli military checkpoint in Qalandiya. (Photo: Tamar Fleishman, The Palestine Chronicle) By Tamar FleishmanWhat do you call it, when bureaucracy takes precede...

Space Marine 2 devs talk combat, Primaris Space Marines and the Warhammer Museum

Patrick Erickson

June 12, 2022

Miniatures

Details on the next Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 were revealed through an interview with the developers during the PC Gaming Show. In the interview, Saber Interactive's Tim Willits and Oliver Hollis talk...

Costco members spot miniature versions of popular bakery items – see if you can find your favorites

Patrick Erickson

June 11, 2022

Miniatures

Costco's bakery section is a favorite with shoppers, and not just for its oversized dessert selection. According to fans of the bulk discount store, the new miniature versions of the store's popular bakery ite...

Hebei craftsman creates historic miniature with 158 kg of silver

Patrick Erickson

June 8, 2022

Miniatures

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£20,000 model railway track stolen from Bolton Park by ‘scumbags’

Patrick Erickson

June 6, 2022

Miniatures

A huge section of track has been stolen from a beloved miniature railway in Bolton. Damage to the Moss Bank Park family attraction is estimated at £20,000, reports the BBC. Volunteers who run the Bolton Mini...

Analysis of future growth of Miniature AC Circuit Breakers (MCB) market with focus on key players

Patrick Erickson

June 4, 2022

Miniatures

"Global AC Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) Market The report mainly exhibits the esteem, development, volume, and share of the overall industry by players, by size, side-effect type, by locati...

On Queen’s Jubilee: Boy who started collecting royal miniatures aged 13 says his collection is ‘complete’ at 81

Patrick Erickson

June 2, 2022

Miniatures

MIAMI - The Queen's Jubilee Parade on Thursday was a once in a lifetime spectacle. It's so reminiscent of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, in fact, the same exact military units, the same p...

Key Countries Analysis of Global Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) Market 2022-2029

Patrick Erickson

June 1, 2022

Miniatures

The detailed analysis of the world situation Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) Market provides key insights on changing industry dynamics, value chain analysis, major investment pockets, competitive sce...