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Hydra Miniatures Closed for Spring Break
March 31, 2012
Hydra Miniatures will be closed from Saturday March 31st through Sunday April 8th while we get some much needed rest and relaxation in sunny California. All orders placed during this time will not be shipped until Wednesday April 4th. If you need products sooner, US customers can order from Recreational Conflict, FRP, or Noble Knight Games. International customers can order from Wargames Emporium, Phoenix Forge, or MiniaturicuM.
Our next mold is almost ready and it includes the Space Pirate class 3 and Class 4 as well as some other 30mm goodies.
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Hydra Miniatures Announces Exclusive UK Retailer
February 24, 2012
Hydra Miniatures is proud to announce that Wargames Emporium is now our exclusive retailer in the United Kingdom. Wargames Emporium has been a major retailer in the UK gaming scene for over 16 years. They have two stores with the main shop in historic Sheffield and the other shop in Mansfield.
Wargames Emporium are active convention retailers and will attend 18 wargaming shows in the UK this year. The conventions they attend include 'Salute' which is the biggest UK show as well as 'Claymore', the largest show in Scotland.
Wargames Emporium stocks the entire War Rocket range as well as a large assortment of our Retro Raygun range. Their have an online store at www.wargamesemporium.co.uk and a direct link to Hydra products can be found here.
We are excited to add Wargames Emporium to our worldwide network of retailers which also includes MiniaturicuM in Germany and Phoenix Forge in Australia.
“Pirate Clan” Contest Winners Announced
February 23, 2012
Ahoy, scallywags!
After much deliberation, the Hydra Miniatures staff is pleased to announce the finalists in the “War Rocket Pirate Clan” contest. Contestants were instructed to write a paragraph about their clan of Space Pirates and include a photo of a painted pirate rocket. The winners will have their clan immortalized in the upcoming free Space Pirate PDF. Without further ado, here are the winners:
First Place
Galomba Blackmane and the Nebulion Corsairs
By Gabriel Garcia
Gabe’s unique entry blew us away. The Nebulions are a race of Lion-Men who roam the universe in their rockets painted in dazzle-style nebula camouflage. Their symbol is a snarling lion with braided hair and an eye patch. Gabe wins one Space Pirate class 4 and two Space Pirate class 3s.
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Second Place
The Void Hawks
By David Williamson (“Laughing Ferret”)
David’s Void Hawks are expertly painted in classic pirate colors. The Void Hawks are lead by Dirk Black, a disgraced Galacteer turned dread pirate. David is a big fan of War Rocket and even designed some Space Pirate upgrades that will be included in the official Space Pirate rules. David wins one Space Pirate class 4 and one Space Pirate class 3. For more Images of his War Rocket Zenithian and Imperial fleets, check out his blog Laughing Ferret Lab.
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Third Place
Jack Hornet’s Stinger Squadron
By Robert Richardson
Robert’s Stinger Squadron features a band of rogues who defended their homeworld of Hivelar from the Empire of Marduk. Their stunning yellow and black rockets are adorned with a stinger symbol. A new barb is added to the stinger each time a pilot makes a kill—nice touch. Robert wins one Space Pirate class 4.
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The Hydra staff would like to thank all contestants for their entries. The Space Pirate PDF rules as well as the Space Pirate class 3 and Space Pirate class 4 models will be available in late March or early April.
Valkeeri and Space Pirates Now Available!
September 9 , 2011
Valkeeri troopers painted by Lanse Tryon (Froggy the Great)
Hydra Miniatures is pleased to announce that the 30mm Valkeeri troopers and Space Pirate class 1 rockets are available for sale in our online store. The Valkeeri were masterfully sculpted by veteran sculptor John Winter of TinMan Miniatures. John did an amazing job of capturing the natural beauty of the women of the ’40s and the ’50s, and has sculpted a total of six Valkeeri miniatures.
Valkeeri leader B (without optional cape) painted by Agis Neugebauer
War Rocket fans will be excited to know that the Space Pirates are ready for launch. Although the full Space Pirate fleet is still in development, the Space Pirate class 1 rockets are being released. Sculpted by David Leppink (Sublimate), these sleek dart-like rockets are armed with unique weaponry on their wing pods.
Our online store is fully stocked with these new products. You can also buy the Valkeeri and Space Pirates at the Fall Recruits convention this weekend from Recreational Conflict. Our friend Scotty Wadyko from Combat Wombat will also be running War Rocket demonstration games at Fall Recruits. Attendees who stop by and give War Rocket a try will receive free samples of our War Rocket miniatures.
Hobby Shops interested in carrying our miniatures can order through WarPath Games or directly from Hydra Miniatures.
Be the first kid on the block to get the new Valkeeri and Space Pirate figs!