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Tuesday 29 March 2011

UM005 American Civil War now out on 15mm.co.uk


Now released by 15mm.co.uk is a brand new rules system booklet in the USE ME series: 
UM005 USE ME American Civil War (15mm) 

USE ME means 'Ultra Simple Engine for Miniature Engagements' and this system delivers just that. Tactically challenging, easy to learn and for any age of wargamer interested in ACW From skirmish to full battles, games last from five minutes to an hour. 1D6 system which can play with single based miniatures or element based miniatures so you can use your existing collection. Play in your lunch break or in the evening when the idea of a really complex system with a long set up time really does not appeal. Pick up any of your miniatures and get playing in minutes. Solo rules also included for when you want a quick game on your own. 

This complete rules system is printed in A6 format which is a booklet which will fit in your pocket (110mm by 180mm) making it truly portable as well as fantastic value for your money. USE ME is just that...its for you! 

UM005 USE ME American Civil War (15mm) (A6 Booklet, 32pp, Colour Covers, ISBN and Barcode) £3.50 

You can read an article about the game system and its mechanics along with images of pages from the booklet on the 15mm.co.uk website. CLICK HERE  Also until 22nd April 2011 you can use our Salute 2011 offer to get 15% off the price of ANY order with us, see our home page (www.15mm.co.uk) for details. 

Additionally the book also contains a promotional offer, a code for a folder of free PDF files from us and the chance to get the miniature on the cover for free. Lastly the USE ME book qualifies for our reduced postage rate, see website for details. 

Keep the fun in gaming, Keep gaming affordable, Keep playing in the time you have spare. 

Thanks for reading, Alexander Scott.

Monday 28 March 2011

Alternative Armies Salute 2011 - Offer - 15% off!


Hello Everyone, It is that time of year again and the biggest wargame show in the UK is only a few weeks away! 

Alternative Armies is once more heading to the Salute show on trade stand (TJ13) and is offering 15% off any order with us on www.alternative-armies.com 

You can order as normal, entering the discount code, and have your order mailed to you. Or you can select 'Direct Collection' and collect your order from us on the day from the stand, saving the shipping too! This offer applies to all of our books and miniatures from Flintloque to Firefight 2.0 to High Fantasy and all our dice, bases, gaming accessories ranges too. Anything on the site. 

So please go to our website HERE where full details are given along with the special code to use for the 15% discount. 

I want to thank all of you for support us with our efforts over the last year and here is to a fantastic Salute 2011 on 16th April at Excel! 

Thanks for Reading, Gavin Syme.

Sunday 27 March 2011

USE ME Modern Warfare released on 15mm.co.uk

Now released by 15mm.co.uk is a brand new rules system booklet in the USE ME series: 
UM004 USE ME Modern Warfare (15mm and 20mm) 

 
USE ME means 'Ultra Simple Engine for Miniature Engagements' and this system delivers just that. Tactically challenging, easy to learn and for any age of wargamer interested in ANY ultra modern setting.. From skirmish to full battles, games last from five minutes to an hour. 1D6 system and totally generic. Generate any troops you like or use the extensive prepared lists.Play in your lunch break or in the evening when the idea of a really complex system with a long set up time really does not appeal. Pick up any of your miniatures and vehicles to get playing in minutes. Solo rules also included for when you want a quick mission on your own. This complete rules system is printed in A6 format which is a booklet which will fit in your pocket (110mm by 180mm) making it truly portable as well as fantastic value for your money. USE ME is just that...its for you!

UM004 USE ME Modern Warfare (15mm and 20mm) 
(A6 Booklet, 32pp, Colour Covers, ISBN and Barcode) £3.50 

You can read an article about the game system and its mechanics along with images of pages from the booklet on the 15mm.co.uk website. CLICK HERE 

Also until 22nd April 2011 you can use our Salute 2011 offer to get 15% off the price of ANY order with us, see our home page for details Additionally the book also contains a promotional offer, a code for a folder of free PDF files from us and the chance to get the miniature on the cover for free. Lastly the USE ME book qualifies for our reduced postage rate, see website for details. 

Keep the fun in gaming, Keep gaming affordable, Keep playing in the time you have spare. 

Thanks for reading, 

Alexander Scott.

Friday 25 March 2011

Salute 2011 offer from 15mm.co.uk


This convention season we bring you many new products including: 

USE ME Modern Warfare, USE ME American Civil War, USE ME Starship Combat The Zidhe Space Elves - 15mm Science Fiction (HOF63 to HOF68) 

Our offer to you is great value and really straight forward too. Its for those going to Salute and to be fair all those who are not too! Place any order for any products from 25th March 2011 until 22nd April 2011on our website and get 15% off the order total with our discount code. 

Plus if you are attending Salute 2011, Saturday 16th April 2011 London Excel Docklands, you will be able to collect your order directly from the Alternative Armies trade stand ( Stand TJ13 ). Do this by selecting 'Direct Collection' in the postage option list. Save the postage. If you are not attending you still save 15%! 

To make use of this offer you may place as many orders as you wish and at the point in each order where you have placed every item you want into your cart you should progress to the CART screen and enter your postage region (select Direct Collection if you want to collect your order from Stand TJ13 at Salute 2011 on the day, it will be awaiting you packed and ready for carrying home) then proceed to the CHECKOUT screen and in the Discount Box enter this code ' sal11 ' . If you have entered the code correctly the total on screen will automatically reduce by 15%. Confirm your order and save! 

Please Note: Due to space limitations on our trade stand, shared with Alternative Armies, we CANNOT bring all of our product ranges to Salute 2011. We will have HOF, HOT, TTF, Laserburn Value Packs, all rulebooks with us. However if you want any Historical miniatures, SHM or 6mm please PRE-ORDER for collection at the stand to avoid disappointment. 

Additionally we will be making no further product releases until May 2011 so order now with confidence that you are getting all we have to offer!

Thanks for Reading!

Gavin

Wednesday 23 March 2011

UM001 back in stock!

USE ME 15mm Science Fiction back in print 


Due to high sales the initial print run ran out far sooner than we expected but now UM001 is back from the printers and back in stock! Thanks for your patience in the last two weeks. 

All email orders already placed will be dispatched first, please now feel free to order once more via our website. HERE Scroll down the USE ME page and click on UM001 to order. Also scroll down further for links to independant reviews of this rule system. 

At only £3.50 you can't get better value in print! 

Thanks for Reading, 

Alexander Scott.

Thursday 10 March 2011

Tentacle Brain Monster at 15mm.co.uk

Tentacle Brain Monster at 15mm.co.uk
The latest release in the SHM range is a very useful and odd creature indeed.

SHM12 Tentacle Brain Monster
1 Kit. £1.25

The kit stands approx 16mm tall when assembled and contains seven parts.  Supplied with a body, two short and four long tentacles the options are great for posing.

Perfect for 15mm Science Fiction, Victorian Science Fiction, Horror and Mythos along with Alien Creatures this code can also be used with ease in 6mm and 28mm gaming too for a variety of foils and foes.

CLICK HERE for more information

Submit to mind control today!

Thanks for Reading,

Alexander Scott.

USE ME 15mm Science Fiction - SOLD OUT!!!

Hello Everyone,

Some breaking news from 15mm.co.uk.  The print run of UM001, USE ME 15mm Science Fiction has sold out!
The pocket powerhouse rules set, favoured by many all over the world, has gone through its two year allocated print run in just under a year.  So many thanks to all who bought a copy and supported us with this new venture.

A new print run is on order and will be in within the month, so all orders can be sent in by email for notification once stock arrives (15mm.co.uk does not sell what it cannot supply).  This in addition to THREE new titles in the USE ME range will make April 2011 a busy month indeed!
Go HERE for more information.

Thanks for Reading,
Alexander Scott.

Tuesday 1 March 2011

Price Increases at Alternative Armies and 15mm.co.uk

Royal Bank of Scotland £100 note

Hello Everyone,

It is with a heavy hear that I must report news that Alternative Armies and 15mm.co.uk will be raising their prices for the first time in three years as of the 6th March 2011.

In the time that has since past raw materials and other costs along with global currency changes have had a dramatic effect upon the company.  We will be re-pricing by around 15% on most ranges at Alternative Armies and 10% on most ranges at 15mm.co.uk.  We tell you this as those of you who are Notables and view our blogs are our most loyal customers.   
If you wish to place an order at our current prices please do so this week.

We did not want to have to put up prices and have managed to avoid it on paper products but with metal tripling in price in the last six months alone we have little choice and we will remain competitive and our excellent customer service will remain in place!

Thanks for reading!
Gavin Syme