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06/04/2026

🇫🇷 New 54mm WW1 Miniatures Now Available! 🇫🇷

We're excited to announce a new addition to our growing 54mm historical range from From Trenches to Barricades!

Check out the French Army of the Orient range, now available in 54mm scale. These beautifully detailed miniatures represent the French troops who served on the Salonika Front and throughout the Balkans during the First World War—a fascinating and often overlooked theatre of the conflict.

Perfect for collectors, painters, diorama builders, and historical enthusiasts, these figures capture the distinctive appearance of French forces serving far from the trenches of the Western Front.

Whether you're building a display piece or expanding your Great War collection, these miniatures are a fantastic addition to any hobby desk.

🪖 Available now from Dobbies Hobbies!

🔗 https://www.ebay.com/str/dobbieshobbies

06/03/2026

🎴 Now for Something a Little Different! 🎴

While we're best known for historical miniatures and wargames, today we'd like to highlight something for the Pokémon TCG community!

Our friends at Charm Forge 3D Prints have just released a fantastic range of Pokémon-themed deck boxes designed for players and collectors alike. Whether you're heading to your local tournament, keeping your favorite deck protected, or simply looking for a unique way to display your collection, these deck boxes are a great addition to any Pokémon trainer's gear.

Featuring eye-catching Pokémon-inspired designs and durable 3D-printed construction, they're perfect for keeping your cards safe while showing off your fandom.

⚡ Check them out here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CharmForge3DPrints?ref=dashboard-header§ion_id=58751399

Which Pokémon would you like to see featured on a deck box next?

06/02/2026

🪖 New Release – WWI & WWII Conversion Heads Now Available in 54mm! 🪖

Looking to add some individuality to your miniatures?

We're excited to offer a fantastic range of conversion heads from From Trenches to Barricades, perfect for customizing your historical miniatures or creating unique additions to your Warhammer armies.

Previously available in 28mm, these detailed head sets are now also available in 54mm scale, giving hobbyists even more options for larger-scale projects and display pieces.

This growing range includes a variety of French and German head options covering the period from World War One through World War Two, making them ideal for historical gamers, painters, collectors, and converters alike.

Whether you're building a post war Freikorps unit, a late-war French force, or simply looking to add character to your collection, these conversion bits are an excellent addition to any hobby bench.

🔗 Available now from the Dobbies Hobbies eBay Store:
https://www.ebay.com/str/dobbieshobbies

05/31/2026

⚓ 110 Years Since Jutland – 50% Off Dread Not! ⚓

On 31 May–1 June 1916, the mighty fleets of Britain and Germany clashed in the largest naval battle of the First World War—the legendary Battle of Jutland.

To commemorate the 110th Anniversary of Jutland, the Dread Not! Core Rulebook is now 50% OFF on Wargame Vault!

Command squadrons of dreadnoughts, battlecruisers, destroyers, and cruisers in fast-paced tabletop battles inspired by the naval campaigns of the Great War. Recreate historic engagements or forge your own fleet actions across the North Sea and beyond.

⚓ 50% Off the Dread Not! Core Rulebook ⚓ Sale Ends June 1st, 2026 ⚓ Digital Download on Wargame Vault

Get your copy here: https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?discountId=9c3996ba95

"There seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today."
— Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty, Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916

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05/21/2026

Now available from Dobbies Hobbies — a growing range of Great War British Tribal-class destroyers!

Originally designed as larger and more heavily armed destroyers for the Royal Navy, the Tribal class combined high speed with powerful gun armament, making them some of the most distinctive destroyers of the First World War era. From North Sea patrols and fleet screening duties to convoy es**rt and aggressive night actions, these ships served across many of the Royal Navy’s major operations during the war.

Included is HMS Zubian, a "Tribal" Class destroyer circa 1917,. She was a composite ship built from the hulls of HMS Zulu and HMS Nubian.

Our Tribal-class destroyers are available in scales ranging from 1:2400 all the way up to 1:700, perfect for fleet actions in *Dread Not!* or for display collections alike.

Available now through the Dobbies Hobbies eBay store:
https://www.ebay.ca/str/dobbieshobbies

05/19/2026

Our supplement for *Dread Not!*, *Guns and Gallantry: World War One Naval Scenarios*, is 40% off today only on Wargame Vault!

*Guns and Gallantry* expands the world of *Dread Not!* with a wide range of historical and narrative-driven World War One naval scenarios. From major fleet engagements and coastal raids to smaller cruiser actions, the supplement is designed to provide varied and atmospheric battles for players of all experience levels.

Whether you’re recreating historical encounters or looking for inspiration for linked campaigns and pickup games, this book adds plenty of new content to your Great War naval tabletop experience. The best part? With minor adjustments these scenarios can be used with many naval wargames!

Available here:
https://www.wargamevault.com/en/product/482724/guns-and-gallantry-world-war-one-naval-scenarios

05/17/2026

Today we’re featuring several Great War German battlecruisers newly available from Dobbies Hobbies!

Included are the SMS Derfflinger as she appeared in 1917 following the Battle of Jutland, alongside the SMS Mackensen. We’ve also added the SMS Hindenburg and SMS Ersatz Yorck—two powerful battlecruisers that were laid down during the war but never completed, ultimately being scrapped after the conflict.

As always, these ships are available in scales ranging from 1:2400 all the way up to 1:700.

Find them now in our eBay store:
https://www.ebay.ca/str/dobbieshobbies

05/16/2026

We’re back! We haven’t posted much lately, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy!

Over the past little while we’ve been working hard readjusting our pricing to better match the current USA tariff situation. It’s still a work in progress, but we’re almost finished and appreciate everyone’s patience during the process.

We’ve also added a large number of new listings to the store! Featured today are several new ships from War Times Journal, including the SMS Braunschweig, SMS Deutschland, SMS Hertha, and the French protected cruiser Châteaurenault.

As always, these are available in scales ranging from 1:2400 all the way up to 1:700. Looking for something even larger? Send us a message and we’ll see what we can do!

Available now from our eBay store:
https://www.ebay.ca/str/dobbieshobbies

04/14/2026

🎙️ And Now for Something a Bit Different… 🎙️

We recently had the chance to join the Barrie Battle Games Podcast for Episode 5: MESBG, Leagues and Lore — and it was a great time all around.

A group of us spent the evening talking about our favourite Games Workshop game, the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, diving into leagues, lore, and the hobby in general — along with a bit of discussion on Of Ludas and Lanista as well.

If you’re into MESBG (or just enjoy a good wargaming chat), it’s definitely worth a listen.

Check it out here:

Yes, I make a joke about walking into Mordor in this episode. I can't help it, it's in the contract!

03/31/2026

⚓ Dread Not! — World War One Naval Warfare ⚓

Take command of steel giants and rewrite the battles of the Great War at sea with Dread Not!, available now on Wargame Vault.

From pre-dreadnoughts to full state of the art dreadnoughts, Dread Not! delivers fast-playing, tactically rich naval combat built around the realities of early 20th-century warfare.

🔥 What You’ll Get
Historically grounded ship stat system
Streamlined mechanics for fleet-scale battles
Armour vs. firepower resolution that feels right
Torpedoes, critical hits, and damage control
Scenario-driven gameplay — from coastal raids to full fleet actions

Refight Jutland, recreate lesser-known naval engagements, or build your own campaigns across the North Sea and beyond.

⚓ Designed for the Table
Works across multiple miniature scales (1:1250 to 1:2400 and beyond)
Ideal for both newcomers and veteran naval gamers
Supports everything from small skirmishes to massive fleet battles

📥 Get It Now
Download your copy here:
https://www.wargamevault.com/product/482722/Dread-Not

Build your fleet.
Signal the line ahead.
Open fire.