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BROOKHURST HOBBIES
WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS
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The Weekly Updates from Brookhurst Hobbies!
Volume 2 Number 53
December 30, 2024
Executive Editor: Henry Tremblay
Managing Editor: Jon Trask
Content Contributors: Brookhurst Hobbies Staff
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Week 53 - December 30th - National Bacon Day
The History of National Bacon Day
Though the holiday was created in 1997 as a way to take a break from celebrating the traditional winter holidays, the consumption of pork dates back thousands of years to 4900 B.C. where the Chinese domesticated pigs and preserved pork bellies with salt. This practice is believed to have made its way to the Romans and Greeks through conquests in the Middle East and by 1500 B.C. had largely impacted both production and preservation of pork in the Roman Empire. Ancient Roman’s early form of bacon, or “petaso,” was pig shoulder broiled with dried figs, browned and served with wine.
The word “bacon” can be traced back to various languages from before the 12th century. Most notably from the French word “bako,” the Germanic “bakkon” and the Old Teutonic word “backe,” all of which specifically refer to the rear of the pig. During the 16th Century, the word “bacoun” was used to refer to any kind of pork. And it wasn’t until the 17th Century that “bacon” was used solely to refer to the salted and smoked pork belly that we know today.
Considering how easy and cheap it was to own pigs, its no wonder during Medieval Times bacon was very common among Anglo-Saxon peasants. Each family and butcher had their own recipe for curing and smoking bacon. The sheer variety of bacon, sausage, and black pudding that you could buy in Victorian England created an almost golden age of pork.
The popular phrase “bring home the bacon” can be traced to the 12 century, in the English town of Dunmow. The church promised to reward a side of bacon to any married man who swore before God and the congregation that he would not quarrel with his wife for a year and a day.
And now for something completely different. We asked the staff to list out their top five "best" things they liked in the shop this past year. So what follows are those lists to wrap up 2024 here from Brookhurst Hobbies. Happy New Year!
Now let's get into what's new in the store.
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Remember...
Gift Cards are always the right size.
Available in any denomination in store or on the website.
Buy them here!
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We buy collections!
Have you visited the sale tables at the back of the store lately? New collections are constantly being added and this photo shows only a portion of what you find there on a daily basis.
And don't forget to check out the sale tables up near the front of the store as well. Two great spots to find all sorts of bargains and cool kits to work on for your next build.
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We asked the team here at Brookhurst Hobbies to give us their five "best things" of the year here at the shop. With such a diverse group of interests, that seemed the best way to capture the full scope of everything we carry and what stood out to each of them over the past year. | |
Sam Drake
Sam is one of our games experts, and one of our "go to" folks especially in the realm of RPG's.
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Lancer RPG: Core Rulebook
An incredible array of options and customization for the mechs, that's combined with a very satisfying set of combat rules and a deep lore.
Find it here on our website
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Salvage Union RPG: Core Rulebook
Mecha-Punk! A sandbox RPG with some of the best book design and layout I've seen since Mork Borg.
Find it here on our website
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit
A very cool Cyberpunk starter set that takes us from the red era of 2045 to the night city of 2077. Still very cool for experienced players too.
Find it here on our website
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Monster Hunter World: Ancient Forest
It does a great job of simulating the video game, and includes some incredible miniatures.
Find it here on our website
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Dungeons and Dragons RPG: Players Handbook 2024
All the classes feel better than their 2014 counterparts with stronger identities than before. And it's still backwards compatible with the rest of the 5e library.
Find it here on our website
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Leo Mota
Leo handles a lot of our our social media feeds, as well as having a broad knowledge of history. Whether you need a Gundam kit, model building tips, Leo is your man.
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Horus Heresy Mechanicus: Thanatar Cavas Siege-automata
This is the first time that this model has been released in plastic, prior it was only in resin. Just an absolutely gorgeous mech model. It was the first Warhammer model I personally fell in love with, I just couldn't justify getting it in a resin kit.
Find it here on our website
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Salvage Union RPG: Core Rulebook
This is one hat I haven't played yet, but I'm looking forward to playing. A post-apocalyptic Mad-Max mecha style RPG. Genuinely looks very up my alley!
Find it here on our website
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Magic the Gathering - Foundations
I've been out of collecting Magic the Gathering for a couple of years now. But, with the power level of these cards, this is the first time that I've been excited for a new set of cards in a long time. A great set!
Please call to check on what we have in stock right now,
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Battletech: Mercenaries Box Set (Ltd. Edition)
This was one of the really cool Battletech releases tis year. Including tanks, as well as the mechs in a ready to go set is really cool to collect. We even stocked this limited edition version to make it even better! But as quickly, because they are limited edition when they are gone, that's it!
Find it here on our website
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Tabitha Mosher
Another of our game "gurus". Tabitha especially specializes in the RPG games area, but her knowledge extends well beyond that into the any aspect of gaming we carry.
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Broken Weave RPG
In this post-apocalyptic fantasy setting for 5e; magic is broken, the gods are dead, and the land has been twisted by a force known as Decay. You, however, are not immune to this curse. Play as one of six classes made for this setting as you fight to protect what you hold dear, and try to rebuild what once was, before the Decay takes you too.
Find it here on our website
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The Magnus Archives RPG
Based on the popular horror podcast, The Magnus Archives RPG is a labor of love that drops you into a world of strange and esoteric happenings, using the Cypher System to weave a story-driven experience. Work together with your table to create a witness statement, then step into the shoes of an employee tasked with investigating the horrors on the other side.
Find it here on our website
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Coffee Rush
In this fast-paced game you compete with your friends to become the best barista! Easy to learn and aesthetically appealing, you'll come back again and again.
Find it here on our website
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Acererak's Treasure: Gold Edition
Because who doesn't love a good blind bag every now and then?
Find it here on our website
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Jon Trask
Jon mostly hides out in the back of the store writing the newsletter and working on some of our on-line markets. In his spare time he mostly focuses on kit modeling.
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Eduard 1/48 The Bloody Hundredth 1943
So much to love about this kit. It's packed full of PE and other detail items, it includes markings and the necessary modifications to build three different noses and seven different planes of the Bloody 100th Squadron. The 100th was featured in the TV mini-series "Masters of Air" earlier this year/ It was also done in co-operation with the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, so it includes detailed notes about each plane and crew as well as a commaritive pin/badge with the unit insignia. A real treasure trove of a kit for anyone who loves the history and context of a kit they are building.
Find it here on our website
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Magic Factory 1/48 Dual Kit F4U-1A/2 Corsair
I feel like these guys really made a splash this year with this high quality and excellent value kit. Great detailing for two full Corsairs, as well as add-on engines for extra detail. Really impressive overall.
Find it here on our website
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MiniArt 1/35 M3 Lee Mid Production
This ia late entry to the best of, I have it, but have only cracked the box open to inspect and not started building it. That being said, it's a beautiful and detailed package. It's going to be my first attempt at a tank with a full interior and I anxious to dig into it based on what I see.
Find it here on our website
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Tamiya 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet
Made the the usual Tamiya high standards, I liked this kit because it's an interesting subject and markings. I'm building the D-Day RAF version and the fit so far has been easy and intuitive. Mine just needs paint to be finished!
Find it here on our website
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Airfix 1/35 Ferret Scout Car Mk.2
On a trip to the UK in 2023 I saw one of these at the Imperial War Museum in UN colors. I decided to copy that look and have been very pleased so far with the Airfix kit. Logical and detailed instructions, three different options to build. It's a solid kit that won't break the bank, take six months or frustrate you with a bunch of problems to overcome. Good stuff!
Find it here on our website
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Steve Toth
As one of the managers here at Brookhurst Hobbies, Steve is probably the best source of in-house knowledge about everything we carry. He's a sort of walking encyclopedia of what has been, what is, and what will be.
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Aoshima 1/32 Snap Kit #CM1 & CM#2 - Initial D
Aoshima brings us the first and second models in their "Initial D" series - added parts include a 15-inch 8-spoke wheel and 15-inch tires; it also features custom steering, a drink holder and a sports muffler. It can be assembled to lowdown specifications, and the retractable headlights can be built opened or closed. Neither painting nor glue are required!
Find CM1 here on our website
Find CM2 here on our website
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Bandai 1/6 Stormtrooper
One of Bandai's newest 1/6 scale Star Wars related kits.
Find it here on our website
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Axial 1/24 SCX24 Jeep JT Gladiator 4WD Rock Crawler Radio Control Jeep
An overlanding adventure isn’t about reaching a destination. It’s about experiencing a journey, going off the grid and venturing into the unknown. Overlanding requires a vehicle that’s dependable and properly equipped. The Jeep JT Gladiator, to name one example, has earned its reputation as an excellent overlanding rig.
The SCX24 Jeep Gladiator takes on nearly any terrain and looks great while doing it. It’s completely assembled, fully equipped, and a perfect choice for hobby beginners as well as for experienced Axial RC crawling enthusiasts.
Find it here on our website
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MicroMacro Crime City All In Game
With MicroMacro: Crime City 3 - All In, players can venture into the next district of the crime-ridden black and white metropolis Crime City. On a new, huge city map, which seamlessly connects to the previous maps, 16 tricky criminal cases are again waiting to be solved by one to four amateur detectives. These are brand new stories, more ingenious and devious than ever before! Players need to determine motives, find evidence and convict the perpetrators.
Find it here on our website
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Tamiya 1/10 Motul AutechZ 4WD (TT-02) Radio Control Car
This Tamiya R/C car kit recreates the Motul Autech Z! The Motul Autech Z is raced by the NISMO team in the 2023 Super GT series. Although it inherits elements of the NISSAN Z road car design, it is different, with a carbon fiber body and a front 550hp-plus 2-liter 4-cylinder single turbo engine. It got off to a great start, winning the opening race of 2023 in Okayama.
Find it here on our website
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Henry Tremblay
Henry really needs no introduction, having owned and operated Brookhurst Hobbies for over 40 years. It's a cliche, but he's probably forgotten more about the entire hobby industry than most of us even know!
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Axis and Allies Anniversary Edition
The year is 1941. The Axis war machine appears invincible. The Balkans have fallen. Pearl Harbor has been attacked, and Rommel has the British on the run in North Africa. At this explosive point in history, the Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition challenges you and your opponents to decide the outcome of World War II. As one of the world powers struggling for supremacy in 1941, you must spearhead your country's military drive. Axis & Allies celebrates its 40th anniversary with the re-release of this deluxe edition, designed and developed by Larry Harris, the original creator of Axis & Allies. This edition includes an all-new, huge 24" by 46" game board, new cruiser units, and Italy as the third Axis nation.
Find it here on our website
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Airfix 1/72 Consolidated B-24H Liberator
The second of America's great four-engined heavy bombers of the Second World War, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator began development after the Army Air Corps approached the company to build B-17 Flying Fortresses. They instead designed and built their own take on a heavy bomber, the B-24
When the XB-24 prototype took to the air on 29th December 1939, it was a very different-looking aeroplane to the B-17 Flying Fortress, with its shoulder-mounted thin wings, deep, yet narrow fuselage and twin-boom tail, it had a maritime aircraft appearance about it.
Following its eventual USAAF introduction in 1941, the B-24 Liberator was produced in vast quantities, serving in every theatre during the Second World War, and making a vital contribution to the Allied War effort.
Find it here on our website
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Helion & Company "At War" Series Books
Africa, Middle East, Asia, Latin America...whatever your field of interest in history, Helion likely touched upon it in 2024 with their terrific "At War" series of books. Beautifully illustrated and researched, they provide a great reference point for almost any conflict in the 20th Century.
See the full collection on our website here
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Bandai 1/60 PG Perfect Strike Gundam
Bandai's Perfect Grade Strike Gundam has been renewed to the very latest format! Features new modeling added to various armor parts, including the head; the internal frame is now gunmetal in color, and the plated parts are chrome -- other armor parts are also issued in a different, more intense finish to give the assembled kit a fantastic impression! Yellow LED parts are also included.
Find it here on our website
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Revell 150ml Chrome Spray Can
Give your model the finishing touch with the Revell Chrome Spray. With the easy-to-use Chrome Spray, you can easily refine all chrome parts to a high quality - for an even more realistic and detailed look of the model. The Revell Chrome Spray is a must for advanced modelers with particularly high demands on the finished model - the results of the chrome finish are impressive. - Completely new chrome paint that is second to none - High-end quality that gives each model a very special finish - Easy to use by applying directly from the spray head.
Find it here on our website
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Conner Swaney
One of the best figure painters around the shop, Conner is also the main contact for the weekly D&D group and Magic sessions. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Gundam, and Collectable Card Games are all significant areas within his broad knowledge base.
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Warhammer: The Old World Core Set Bretonnia
Brings back the Warhammer Fantasy Battle with updated rules and revitalized one of the oldest settings from Games Workshop. This set in particular brought back the Knights of Bretonnia from an almost 10 year hiatus and now I can enjoy playing with the noble knights of Bretonnia charging into the enemy ranks.
See it here on our website
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Lancer RPG
If you wanted an RPG that had good mech combat and customization then this cool RPG has what you need for any player to spend hours on designing the mechs in the game to suit their play style. I've spent most of my time theory crafting different types of weapon and suit combinations. I have more ideas then i have time to play with them.
See it here on our website
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Ushoran, Mortarch of Delusion
This horrific monster comes from the delusional death faction of the Flesh Eater Courts, from Age of Sigmar, a faction of ghouls all trapped in the delusions of a noble kings court but in reality they are emaciated corpse like creatures feasting on the freshest body to drop. Ushoran is the big leader of these creatures and leads them in the grandest of all delusions. The model itself is this horrific brute of grotesque flesh and furs, from within his cloak are the screaming faces of recent victims, wearing a fractured crown of bones breaking from his skull, and carrying a massive spectre that shows his station, this monster is something else.
See it here on our website
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Winged Dragon of Ra and Black Luster Soldier from YU-Gi-Oh
From the show YU-Gi-Oh comes these two kits that were always awesome to see in the show and now Bandai has made them into model kits so you can build and repaint if you wanted. I couldn't personally choose between these two has booth were really cool to build and they were also very significant to me, Black Luster Soldier being one of the coolest warrior monsters from the first season of the show and The Winged Dragon of Ra was a very imposing and terrifying divine beast that the kit brings it from the show to plastic.
See the Winged Dragon of Ra on our website here
(Black Luster Soldier was a limited item not currently in stock. Call shop for more information and to check restock status)
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Necromunda: Hive Secundas
This new expansion brings gangers back to the enclosed environments of the hives but with a twist, the whole place is infested with horribly mutated genestealers. For new campaigns set in the desolate hive city you dive as far as you can go before being overwhelmed with this new strain of genestealer mutants. A new addition to the available gangs are the Spyre Hunters, a hive noble that needs to prove themselves to their family by terrorizing the under hivers and earn infamy with their powered warsuits.
See it here on our website
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Ludwig Toth
Another of the store managers, his speciality is the website and all of our IT. If it's on the website, it's passed through his hands. So his knowledge of everything that we stock, we have stocked or will probably stock in the future is unmatched by anyone.
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Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition
Mansions of Madness Second Edition is a fully cooperative, app-driven board game of horror and mystery for one to five players that takes place in the same universe as Eldrich Horror and Elder Sign. Let the immersive app guide you through the veiled streets of Innsmouth and the haunted corridors of Arkham's cursed mansions as you search for answers and respite. Eight brave investigators stand ready to confront four scenarios of fear and mystery, collecting weapons, tools, and information, solving complex puzzles, and fighting monsters, insanity, and death. Open the door and step inside these hair-raising Mansions of Madness Second Edition. It will take more than just survival to conquer the evils terrorizing this town.
See it here on our website
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Final Girl Series
Playing on a famous horror movie trope, Final Girl is a solitaire-only game that puts the player in the shoes of a female protagonist who must kill the slasher if she wants to survive. The Core Box, when combined with one of our Feature Film Boxes, has everything you need to play the game. Each Feature Film Box features a unique Killer and iconic Location, and the more Feature Films you have, the more killer/location combinations you can experience! You can choose from multiple characters when picking someone to play and multiple killers when picking someone to play against. Killers and locations each have their own specific terror cards that will be shuffled together to create a unique experience with various combinations of scenarios for you to play! Requires any Final Girl Feature Film to play.
See the Core Box on our website
See the expansions and more on our website
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Tamiya 1/10 RC BBX 2WD
Tamiya’s designers have taken inspiration from its back catalog of iconic 2WD off-road buggies to bring fans of radio control the ALL-NEW BBX! This 1/10 R/C 2WD off-road buggy model features a combination of classic design and modern performance. Its brand-new chassis, reminiscent of 1980’s sand rail dune buggies, is a hybrid monocoque-roll cage and employs rear trailing arm suspension inspired by full-size UTV’s. The new body is designed by famed Japanese artist Atsushi Arino and utilizes a classic 1980’s inspired livery with retro wheels and tires to match!
See it on our website
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Freelancers: A Crossroads Game
Freelancers condenses the fantasy RPG campaign experience into a single night of fun and mayhem. Create a character, roll funky dice, and blaze your way through multiple stories set in a world of magic, monsters, and murder. Better yet, no game master is required, as a magical companion app does all the storytelling for you!
Create a unique character and travel to colorful locations on your quests while collecting chaotic and lawful titles. Become a legend, if you're lucky, and carve your name on the pipes of the city!
See it here on our website
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Bolt Action Third Edition: Battle of the Bulge Starter Set
Welcome to the Third Edition of Bolt Action, the world’s greatest World War II wargame!
This starter set is the best way to start your Bolt Action journey, containing everything you need to jump right into the action!
Alongside an A5 softback rulebook containing all the rules you’ll need to play fast-paced, fun games of Bolt Action, you’ll also find enough incredibly detailed plastic miniatures to get you started on your hobby journey and playing games in no time at all. Take command of the hard-bitten German Fallschirmjäger paratroopers, or the dogged and determined US Army infantry as the two sides clash in the frozen forests of the Battle of the Bulge. These miniatures are the perfect starting point for a Bolt Action collection themed around winter warfare, bundled up in cold-weather gear and armed with a wide variety of weapons, and are a brilliant opportunity for new and veteran hobbyists alike!
It’s not just infantry, either! Inside this box, you’ll also find a plastic American M8 armoured car kit, which can also be assembled as the M20 variant – the perfect reinforcement for the US troops as the German veterans attack – as well as a plastic ruined farmhouse for your troops to take cover in.
The Battle of the Bulge starter set nets you everything you need to start playing Bolt Action: Third Edition – simply assemble your models, and let battle commence! Once you’ve played your first games using the included introductory booklet, you can begin expanding your collection, and dive headfirst into the awesome world of World War II wargaming!
Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
See it here on our website
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Gundam & Anime
- HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex
- RG GUNDAM ASTRAY RED FRAME
- Pokémon Model Kit Collection #047 - Greninja
- MG Gundam Seed Astray - Astray Red Frame Kai / Revised
- Pokémon Model Kit Collection #032 - Mewtwo
- 1/144 HG 05 Gundam 00 Diver Arc "Gundam Build Metaverse"
- RG #014 - ZGMF-X20A STRIKE FREEDOM GUNDAM
- Pokémon Model Kit Collection #044 - Riolu & Lucario
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Military & Vehicle Models
- 1/48 Lockheed F-35 C Lightning II - Tamiya
- Dune: Harkonnen Ornithopter - Meng
- Dune: Atreides Ornithopter - Meng
- 1/48 Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet - Tamiya
- Dune: Spice Harvester - Meng
- 1/35 German Tank Panzer I Ausf.B -
- 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II - Tamiya
- X-Wing Starfighter 1/144 Star Wars - Bandai
- 1/24 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) - Tamiya
- 1/72 Consolidated B-24H Liberator - Airfix
- 1/48 The BLOODY HUNDREDTH 1943 - Eduard
- 1/72 Boeing B17G Flying Fortress - Airfix
- 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback" - MiniArt
- 1/25 '68 Ford Mustang GT 2 'N 1 - Revell
- 1/32 SNAP KIT Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R Custom Wheels - Aoshima
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Books
- Codex: Space Marines
- Codex: Chaos Space Marines
- Codex: Adepta Sororitas
- Abrams Squad
- The 'Grossdeutschland' Division in World War II: The German Army's premier combat unit - Osprey
- Abrams Squad: Mooks
- British Pacific Fleet 1944–45: The Royal Navy in the downfall of Japan - Osprey
- USN / USMC Fairchild R4Q / C-119 "Packet" / "Flying Boxcar" - Ginter Books
- Northrop F-20 Tiger Shark - Ginter Books
- Second Punic War in Iberia 220–206 BC: From Hannibal at the Tagus to the Battle of Ilipa - Osprey
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Games
- Coffee Rush
- Ticket To Ride: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Train Set
- Ramen Fury
- Final Girl: Core Box (Requires Expansions to Play)
- Flamecraft
- Sushi Go Party!
- Here To Slay
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Miniatures
- Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Skaventide- Games Workshop
- Dungeons & Dragons: Icons of the Realms Set 31 50th Anniversary Booster - Wiz Kids
- Bolt Action: Third Edition Rulebook - Warlord Games
- DARK ANGELS: INNER CIRCLE COMPANIONS - Games Workshop
- FRENCH LATE WAR STANDING FIRING - Peter Pig
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AGINCOURT FOOT KNIGHTS - Perry Miniatures
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Collectable Card Games
- STAR WARS: UNLIMITED - SPARK OF REBELLION BOOSTER
- Disney Lorcana TCG: The First Chapter Booster
- Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Paradox Rift Booster
- Disney Lorcana TCG: Ursula's Return Booster
- Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet- Stellar Crown Booster
- Magic the Gathering Bloomburrow Booster
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One Piece TCG: 500 Years in the Future Booster
- Magic the Gathering Outlaws of Thunder Junction Play Booster
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Role Playing Games
- Dungeons & Dragons RPG: Dungeon Masters Guide Alternate Hard Cover (2024)
- Dungeons & Dragons RPG: Players Handbook Alternate Hard Cover (2024)
- Dungeons & Dragons RPG: Monster Manual Alternate Hard Cover (2024)
- Dungeons & Dragons RPG: Vecna Eve of Ruin
- Cyberpunk Red: Core Rulebook
- Mork Borg
- Blades in the Dark RPG
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit
- Lancer RPG: Core Rulebook
- Pathfinder RPG: Core Players Rulebook
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From Takom
1/35 Multiple Takom Pre-Orders
Coming Soon!
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King Tigers
PzKpfw VI Ausf. B Tiger II or colloquially Konigstiger (Polish royal tiger) was a German heavy tank from World War II. The first prototypes of the vehicle were built in 1943, and serial production continued in 1944-1945, ending with the production of 487 vehicles. The Tiger II was powered by a single Maybach HL 230 P30 engine producing 700hp. It was armed with 1 88mm PaK 43 L / 71 gun and 2 7.92mm MG34 machine guns.
PzKpfw VI Ausf. The B Tiger II was created in connection with the commission by Albert Speer in January 1943 of the Henschel and Porsche plants to design a new heavy tank for the German armed forces. The first prototypes were ready by October this year, and a car designed by the Henschel company entered mass production, with 50 units of the new tank having a tower designed by Porsche (the so-called Porsche tower). The royal tiger had a great anti-tank gun, capable of destroying any armored vehicle of the Red Army or Allies at the time at a distance of 1500-2000 m. It was also very well armored, and its armor was carefully contoured. In fact, the new German tank was unattainable for most enemy vehicles at distances above 1000-1200 m. Undoubtedly, the Tiger II had numerous disadvantages: first of all, the engine was definitely too weak, which was the same as the 11 tons lighter Tiger I. The gearbox was also damaged. and the entire driveline system, which was extremely failing and prone to failure.
The Tiger II was also incredibly time-consuming and expensive to produce, which, taking into account the difficult situation of Germany on the fronts in the period 1944-1945, was also a big minus. The Royal Tiger underwent its baptism of fire during the Normandy operation in the summer of 1944 as part of the 503rd Heavy Tank Battalion and 101st SS Heavy Tank Battalion. Later, units equipped with these tanks also fought on the Eastern Front in 1944-1945, and perhaps the largest number of Tiger II tanks in one operation was used in the offensive in the Ardennes at the turn of 1944-1945.
We may look at some of these in more detail later.
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We are still taking
Zoukei Mura - Pre-orders
All the way through the end of the year
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UPCOMING RELEASE!
From Wizards of the Coast
Aetherdrift
Pre-release Event February 7th & 8th!
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Magic the Gathering- Aetherdrift
Start your engines for a high-octane death race across the Multiverse! Swerve through three planes of mayhem, dodging dangerous obstacles and rival racers along the way. Crew up unique vehicles and mounts as you discover which racing team best suits your style, then hit max speed to claim the gold.
Pre-release in-store events are being planned for February 7 & 8, 2025
Pre-release Order Details coming soon!
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Quick Hits
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Upcoming Items
(Happy Holidays - we will be back with more in 2025!)
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Remember...
Gift Cards are always the right size.
Available in any denomination in store or on the website.
Buy them here!
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Issue 53 of our weekly newsletter for 2024.
And that's a wrap!
2024 is in the books!
Wishing you all the best in the new year!
We can't wait to see you all in soon!
Don't forget there's a Sprue Cutters meeting at 6pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month (the next one be held, tomorrow on, January 7th at 6:00pm): and the AMPS meetings are on held on the second Saturday of each month (January 11th next month). We have regular Magic groups, D&D groups and other events held in the Brookhurst Club. Ask us about joining in to any one of our gaming groups!
Please keep looking around for any old photos of the shop (or even of the shop employees!) to help us gather, share and archive a bit of the over 50 years of history of Brookhurst Hobbies. We also love your submissions to "What are you working on" which we plan to feature weekly.
Remember in that we welcome any suggestions, comments and even corrections to the newsletter! Drop us an e-mail to info@brookhursthobbies.com or come in to the shop sometime and chat with us in person.
From all of us here at Brookhurst Hobbies...
Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you soon!
Regards,
Jon Trask
Brookhurst Hobbies
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D&D Early Access News!
We are thrilled to announce Brookhurst Hobbies Early Access, the return of an early sales program for select Dungeons & Dragons book releases at Brookhurst Hobbies! With this program, Brookhurst Hobbies can begin collecting preorders now and sell original and alternate-art cover versions of select major tabletop book releases up to two weeks prior to the global on-sale date.
The Brookhurst Hobbies Early Access for Dungeons & Dragons books begins with the release of Vecna: Eve of Ruin followed by Quests from the Infinite Staircase. Next up will be the Players Handbook in September.
This promotion is only for books sold in-store or for in-store pickup; online sales or shipped orders are not included.
The tabletop roleplaying game books currently included in Brookhurst Hobbies Early Access are as follows:
Vecna, Eve of Ruin (Early Access May 7, 2024)Quests from the Infinite Staircase (Early Access July 9, 2024)Player's Handbook (2024) (Early Access September 3, 2024)Dungeon Master's Guide (2024) (Early Access October 29, 2024)- Monster Manual (2025) (Early Access Feb 4, 2025)
The Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977 is not included in this promotion.
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Pre-orders still open for the
Monster Manual!
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Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual (2025) The biggest D&D monster manual ever, with over 500 total and over 75 brand-new monsters to choose from 9 terrifying new predators for higher-level play, like the arch-hag and blob of annihilation New variations on beloved creatures like the primeval owlbear and vampire familiar 40+ versatile humanoid stat blocks that give Dungeon Masters greater flexibility when populating their worlds with NPCs All creature stat blocks have been redesigned and rebalanced for ease of use and maximum fun Breathtaking new artwork for almost every monster, including stunning redesigns of the chromatic and metallic dragons Intuitive organization makes finding your favorite monster easier than ever before This revised and expanded Monster Manual contains a horde of creatures for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Encounter a monstrous menagerie of familiar favorites like dragons, giants, and mind flayers, plus a host of new monsters like the arch-hag, the blob of annihilation, and the vampire nightbringer. Populate your worlds and adventures with the hundreds of monsters provided, and let their stories, illustrations, and easy-to-use stat blocks fuel your D&D adventures for years.
Note: The release dates are for in store pickup only, for online orders being shipped please refer to the dates below
SPECIAL PRICE: $39.94 - ORDER HERE
Expected release date is Feb 4th 2025
Note: The release dates are for in store pickup only, for online orders being shipped please refer to the dates below:
RELEASE DATE:
2024 Monster Manual – 18 February 2025
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