Recon in Force: More Mecha

Last month massive machineries of war were spotted on the horizon (Advancing Mecha Sighted!).The emphasis on Armor Grid's excellent models was for quick starting, print-n-play action. This follow up features a small selection from the vast world of 15mm Mecha and terrain, plus a Kickstarter you should really look into if you're a Mech aficionado.
First up is Rebel Minis, the 15mm masters. They have a vast array of units, designs for several different armies (including alien bugs, Mr. Rico) and box set deals for Two Hour Wargames 5150 Star Army series.
Next we have Khurasan Miniatures. They are vast, they contain multitudes. Plenty of armor, hardsuits and infantry. Plus Gigeresque and Lovecraftian horrors to haunt your armies nightmares!
Meanwhile on Kickstarter the Salamander Mech  is fully funded with a half month still to go. This very large Mech would even be suitable for 28mm gaming IMHO

Advancing Mecha Sighted!

In a slight departure from Steam-powered amusements, Two Hour Wargames' 5150 Battalion Commander is now on sale. Command a Sci-Fi armor battalion in planetary conquest. Battalion Commander is the latest entry in Two Hour Wargames Science Fiction universe, a stand-alone game that builds on and complements the other titles in the series.
To quickly get right into massive mecha battles, you can use Armor Grid's extensive collection of print-and-play 15mm miniatures. Infantry, mechs, vehicles and aircraft in multiple color schemes are all there for you to command. Build an army as large as your printer can handle.
Armor Grid's own game, Mech Attack, is a best seller on Wargame Vault. Due to various circumstances I lean towards games with a solo option, like the 5150 series.

• 5150 Battalion Commander AAR

Mecha Mayhem

MFZ - Merc Frame "Tóraí" (Photo credit: neoaez76)

Following a successful Kickstarter, +Joshua A.C. Newman is publishing Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack. MF0 is a tabletop miniatures wargame based on mecha anime. The game is set on a future Earth and Earth's interstellar colonies, MF0: Rapid Attack supplies a detailed history. The game mechanic is dice based, each mecha has a number of systems which grant the player a number of 6-sided, and possibly 8-sided, dice to roll. The attackers dice are matched against the target to determine the results.
The best part: the mecha and terrain are made out of LEGO.
This means fully "destructable" mechs and terrain. Enjoy!

• Mobile Frame Zero Flickr Group

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