December has arrived, which means BrushOff! 2011 is at an end. We received 28 entries this year – a 50% increase over 2010, which we’re tremendously pleased with. Thanks to everyone who took the time to paint up and photo a pack of models. We had quite a number of strong submissions this year, but, alas, we have to choose only three of you to step up onto the podium. Well, we don’t really have a podium. We do have this altar though, so step on up as we call your names. Try not to slip on the blood – we used this thing last night…
1st Place – Chris Smith’s Argyle-Clad Threshold Agents II
2nd Place – Dana’s Blood-Splattered Madmen
3rd Place – Jim Cockburn’s Elder-Sign-Toting Threshold Agents III
Human models for the win this year, it seems. Last year was all beasties, but we assure you no dark conspiracy is afoot! Congratulations to the winners – we’ll be contacting you individually to get your winnings sorted out.
If you’ve visited our online store in the past week, you may have noticed that Shocking Tales #2 has vanished from the shelves. The first printing of our highly successful second expansion has run out, and will be unavailable for a few months. We haven’t set a firm timetable for the reprint yet, but next spring looks to be the most likely window at present. We’re also working towards a PDF release of Shocking Tales #1, which will probably happen at the same time as the ST#2 reprint.
The absence of expansions has put a bit of a crimp on our usual bundle offers, so we’ve come up with a new one to fill the gap. The “Because we Needed a Bundle” Bundle includes a splashy new third-printing edition of the Strange Aeons Rulebook along with three miniature packs of your choice for $59.95, and is now available through our online store.
One last note – December orders will be receiving a free festive bonus, which we can’t show you just yet…. because we don’t have it painted (how embarrassing!). Check back in a few days for a look, but rest assured that any order placed this month will include an extra little horror.