Game Days, Sales and new items at Friends of HMGS - GL

The following stores offer a 10% discount to HMGS Great Lakes members. Vendors are encouraged to contact the editor with a few "New" items each issue. GMs running events at stores should contact the editor, too.

The Arena, The retail location may have closed down this Spring, but The Arena has been reborn as an internet based gaming store. Visit them on the web at: http://www.thearenaonline.com. You can also e-mail Russ and Doug at: RUSS1976@aol.com, or: dragonrelm@msn.com.

Attacktix, 15107 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO 80014. Toll Free: (888) 732-6321, or e-mail: attactix@attactix.com. Miniatures in 5mm, 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, 25mm; rules, scenery, history and uniform info books.

Combat Command, 3390 Sherbrook Dr., Uniontown, OH 44685. (330) 699-1495, e-mail: sales@combatcommand.com. Web site: www.combatcommand.com. Carry a number of historical miniatures lines, including Minifigs, Peter Pig, GHQ. Terrain such as JR Miniatures, Geo-Hex, etc. Books by Osprey, Squadron/Signal and others. Scott Taylor will special order, plus give a 15-30% discount to GL members.

Dayton Painting Consortium, PO Box 24185, Huber Heights, OH 45424. Phone/fax (937) 237-9915, e-mail: RADETZKY@PRODIGY.NET. Manufactures RSM95 line of historical figures, Parade Ground Flags and is a distributor of Musket Miniatures products. Due to a backlog, they are no longer accepting painting orders.

The Free Trader, 321 Patterson Rd., Dayton, OH 45419. (937) 252-5234, or e-mail: jccairo@prodigy.net. Specializing in America's wars, carry Battle Honors 15mm ACW, Minifigs French & Indian and War of 1812 ranges, along with AWI and Mexican-American war from Musket Miniatures. Will special order above and Bicorne, Connoisseur, Eureka, Geo-Hex, Merrimack, Old Glory 15's and Pax Limpopo. Also, lots of books on Indians, the West and ACW. In-store browings hours by appointment.

Glass City Games, has moved to the Southland Shopping Center, 1353 S. Byrne Rd., Toledo, OH 43614. (419) 382-3432, or e-mail: gcgames@glasscity.net. Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun noon-8pm. Web site: www.glasscitygames.com. Better parking, more historical figures and supplies available, including 15mm & 25/28mm Battle Honors, Old Glory, Foundry WW II. Sundays are Historical Gaming Day and GL members take 10% off historical purchases above their HMGS discount. Second sunday of each month at 1 pm is "Canvas Eagles" WW I miniatures. Come on in and enjoy your hobby!

The Griffon Bookstore, 121 W. Colfax, South Bend, IN. 46601. (219) 287-5533, or e-mail: Griffonb@aol.com. Hours Mon-Thur 10-6, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6. Game room is open Friday 7 pm to midnight. Carry Minifigs, Musket Miniatures, Old Glory, Dixon, Essex, Battle Honors and GHQ historical miniatures, along with terrain and scenery by Hovels, Woodland Scenics, JR Miniatures and Armour Cast, gaming magazines and board games.

Historical Collectibles Associates, PO Box 574, Kennesaw, GA 30144. E-mail: histcolassoc@earthlink.net. They stock the following, 15mm Venexia, 15mm Fantassin, 15mm Freikorps, 15mm QRF, Platoon 20, 20/25mm Hinton Hunt, 25/28mm Eagle, 25/28mm A&A, 25/28mm Armalion, 25/28mm Navigator and 25/28mm Gripping Beast. Dealer inquiries are welcome, as well.

Homegrown Miniatures, 1252 Center Ave., Tarpon Springs,FL 34689. FAX: 727-934-5323, or e-mail: homegrownfigs@excite.com. Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/homegrownfigs/index.htm. They make 1900s era U.S. Marines and both 25mm and 54mm Civil War figs. They also carry 25mm ACW buildings, Sherman's Tombstones (burned down structures with only the stone chimney surviving, courtesy of Union General Sherman, and 25mm walled and gated South American Haciendas. These have detachable roofs for skirmish gaming. A dowloadable text catalog is available online.

J&M Hobbies,1238 Conant St., Maumee, OH 43537. (419) 893-2621. This train store carries terrain, paint, sheet styrene and models from Tamiya, Airfix, Dragon and Esci.

Mind Games, 2115 N. Reynolds, Toledo, OH 43615. (419) 531-5540, or e-mail: mggames@aol.com. Pat gives members a 20% discount off all special orders. Second Sunday of each month: Doug and Steve Johnson run either historical miniatures demos or host Terrain Building workshops.

Miniature Headquarters, 2126 Atterbury Ave., Columbus, OH 43229. Web site: www.mini-hq.com, or e-mail: Trevor.Horton@mini-hq.com. An online webstore that focuses on 20mm, including Cromwell Models, SHQ, FAA, C-P Models, Milicast, and Platoon 20). He is also starting to carry some larger 25/28mm companies like Artizan, Crusader Miniatures and Renegade Miniatures.

Noble Miniatures, 5944 Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719. (866) 224-6834, or e-mail: dperrin@nobleminis.com. Web site: www.nobleminis.com. They produce both the U.S. line of "true 10s" Perrin Miniatures, and the UK's Hallmark Figures. They also Howard Hues and Regal Realms paints. The Perrin 10mm line includes ACW, Franco-Prussian, 1879 Zulu War and World War II.

Outland Games, Box 457, Phillipsburg, OH 45354. (937) 884-8822, e-mail: outland@erinet.com, or web site: http://www.outlandgames.bizhosting.com/. Outland Games offers a full complement of miniature lines, wargame rules and accessories, flags (Medieval through Napoleonics) and a top-quality painting service. Specializing in World War II, 18th Century and Sci-Fi miniatures, they attend many conventions and host games every Saturday at their new Outland Outlet.

Panzerschiffe, PO Box 26074, Akron, OH 44319, or e-mail: Ddoc813@aol.com. They market 1/2400 scale historical naval miniatures, carrying 500 + models from Civil War, WW I, WW II, etc. Huge selection at affordable prices. Send for a free catalog.

Phoenix Rising Gamestore, 6652 St. Joe Rd., Ft.Wayne, IN 46835. (219) 485-6807. John Ade offers a 20% discount to Great Lakes members.

Rampant Lion, 1717 W. Glenn Ellyn Dr., Muncie, IN 47304. E-mail: rampantlionac8@cs.com, web site: http://ourworld-top.cs.com/rampantlionac8/myhomepage/business.html. This mail order service is the sole U.S. distributor for Feudal Castings, 15mm Dark Age/Medieval Scots, Welsh, Irish, Picts, War or the Roses, etc. They also do World War I and II, ACW, 19th Century Europeans, Sikhs and more. Be sure to mention Great Lakes to receive your discount!

Regimental Quarters, 211 16th St., Ashland, KY 41101. (606) 920-9994, or e-mail: rqshop@regimentalquarters.com. Web site: www.regimentalquarters.com. Tues-Thurs noon-11 pm, Fri-Sat noon-1 am, Sun noon-8 pm, closed Mondays. Spotted by an alert GL member and subsequently signed on, this store is Great Lakes' first Friend in Kentucky. 1/285 WW II figures and (soon) Old Glory ACW. Also GW and other miniatures, in addition to board, card and role playing games. Offer computer gaming on their high-speed network.

RLBPS, 4827 Treeview Terrace, Rockford, IL 61109. (815) 874-5351 or e-mail: rlbpsb@earthlink.net. Web site: www.rlbps.com. Carries Raventhorpe Miniatures and Frontline Wargaming vehicles. Also 25mm animals and hunters from the Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company. RLBPS offers a nationwide HMGS 10% discount on MAIL ORDER with membership number.

Riders Hobby Shop, 6250 S. Cedar, Lansing, MI. (517) 393-1500. Retail store with in-store gaming. Riders will also honor the 10% discount on special order items, too.

The Soldiery, 4256 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. (614) 267-1957, e-mail: soldieryeast@ameritech.net. Carries Reviresco, Old Glory, Battle Honors, Essex and numerous other minis, rules sets, historical board games and accessories. New:

• Stocking Reviresco Miniatures (WW I airplanes, vehicles & infantry, 25mm Colonials, plus unique items like bulkheads, pipes, steamships).
• El Cid Warhammer Ancient Battles historical supplement.
• Restock of Essex 15mm DBA Army packs

Star Books & Games, 2382 Gibson Dr., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. (812) 637-1633, or e-mail: SBGames999@aol.com. Web site: http://hometown.AOL.com/dkemperx2/index.html. A convention retailer doing 20+ shows a year with mail or computer ordering available. They specialize in painted & unpainted 15mm and 25mm miniatures of all periods, 1/600, 1/1200, & 15mm ship models, and are the distributor of the old Ral Partha 25mm Colonial & Condottiere Renaissance line of miniatures. Web site has the illustrated catalogs, plus extras! They accept credit cards through Paypal.

The Tin Soldier, 44 Westpark Rd., Centerville OH 45459. (937) 433-3898, open Monday through Saturday 10-9, Sunday 12-6. Featuring 15mm historicals from Minifigs, Battle Honors, Old Glory Ancients and Battlefront World War II. They also carry various historical rules, board games, 1/72 scale aircraft and tank models, and Howard Hues paints. They special order, and there are 2 gaming tables (6'x5' to 6'x20').
Tuesday Night: Club Gaming Night.
1st Sunday: HMGS Great Lakes game day.
2nd, 4th Fridays: Red Baron World War I aircraft.
4th Sunday: Warhammer Ancient Battles.
Upcoming Events:
Aug. 30: 2nd Annual Great Lakes 15mm Big Battle DBA Tournament. Tin Soldier is providing the prizes. Contact Mike Stelzer for details, 5015 Stoneridge Dr., Springfield, OH 45503. E-mail: stelzone@aol.com. For a battle report and pictures of the 1st Great Lakes Big Battle DBA Tourney, check out the GL web page at: www.hmgsgl.com/bbdba/bbdba.htm.