David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Friday, 28 January 2022

Blatant Self Promotion!

 And why not? I have a piece in the new (February) issue of Wargames Illustrated. I've lost count of how many pieces I've contributed down the years, it's probably more than I can recall ~

Mind, it's tucked away at the end almost, after the more meaty on theme stuff I suppose. It's a piece in the magazine's occasional "Why I love..." some aspect of our wonderful hobby theme. In my case the subject probably shouts out for anyone who knows me well ~

"Why I love Dixon Miniatures ACW Range". Any of you who buy the magazine will, I hope, enjoy the article even if you don't agree with my general position. No doubt there will be some frothing at the mouth by devotees of (imho) inferior ranges and the odd person nodding wisely in agreement, but my main aim was just to share my enthusiasm for a range which I don't believe will ever be bettered. I also provided the photos for the article, both in game and unit photos. If you look closely you may even spot my little pewter alter ego, Useless S Bykleigh, calmly giving orders in the heat of battle! Incidentally, there's lots of other great content in this issue for pukka Wargamers' rather than the '50 figures for an army' figure fiddlers!

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29 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag28 January 2022 at 09:02

    Why not promote, indeed! Congratulations on your article publication.

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:13

      Thanks Jonathan, it's the latest in a long line of course.

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  2. Norm28 January 2022 at 09:13

    I picked up my copy today in Smiths and very much enjoyed your article and the one by Keith Flint.

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  3. Neil Moulden28 January 2022 at 10:26

    I wholeheartedly agree. Dixon ACW range is the best available.

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:14

      Thanks Neil, always nice to have endorsement.

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  4. Steve J.28 January 2022 at 10:27

    Why not promote yourself David? Great to see you sharing your enthusiasm for this range and also providing lovely photos too. Keep up the good work:)

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:14

      Thank you Steve J, I shall endeavour to oblige.

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  5. Khusru28 January 2022 at 10:42

    Not sure about the ACW figures. But I do love the Samurai figures. I'll look forward to reading it

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:16

      I liked the Samurai too, but never bought them.

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  6. Phil Robinson28 January 2022 at 11:12

    Weapons that look like what they are supposed to be, proper military clothing not Armani tailored suits and beards a plenty what's not to like.

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  7. valleyboy28 January 2022 at 11:13

    Well done David, without the efforts of people like yourself who work hard and give so much of their time and infect others with their enthusiasm, the hobby would be a poorer one. Thank you

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  8. Aly Morrison28 January 2022 at 12:52

    Gosh!…I may have to buy a copy 😁.
    It is true that Dixon are not a variety of Marmite that I like…(I prefer my Marmite to be shiny)… but they have and continue to give you a lot of pleasure… so… hurrah for Dixon ACW…long may that continue.

    And to be honest I also get a lot of pleasure seeing them in your games…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:17

      Buy a copy! Go on, Go on, Go on! Glad you enjoy their outings.

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  9. rross28 January 2022 at 14:02

    Well done on your umpteenth article in WI. Personally, I have very few Dixon, they are very idiosyncratic sculpts...one friend loves them for their "paint ability", another calls them pumpkin heads...it's a matter of personal preference really, and if you like them, fair enough!

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:18

      You have at least one friend whose good taste matches my own.

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  10. George Anderson28 January 2022 at 14:28

    Congrats David. I still have copies of all my articles and the magazines from my very first for Slingshot, way back in ancient times (geddit?).

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:20

      Ancient times 🙄 Thanks for the comment though!

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  11. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)28 January 2022 at 16:35

    Congrats on the article David and if you like the figures then that's all that matters in the end.

    Christopher

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  12. Matt Crump29 January 2022 at 03:51

    May pop into town later to pick up a copy….although I think I know why you love Dixon anyway 😀

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 07:21

      Go on, treat yourself, you know it makes sense!

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  13. Independentwargamesgroup29 January 2022 at 09:40

    Im surprised you dont have shares in WI David, you seem in there all the time. I havent read the article yet and I will be interested as to why Dixon over other manufacturers.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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    1. David29 January 2022 at 11:35

      Indeed it is, if they have eyes to see and not closed minds...

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  14. Mr. L29 January 2022 at 11:33

    My first historical miniatures were from Dixon's french and indian war range. They still get a lot of table time and i think they are over 40 years old:) the Dixon civil war range has always been a temptations. Looking forward to reading your article.

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  15. Phil30 January 2022 at 04:18

    The Dixon Grand Alliance range is an old favourite. They certainly have character, as do so many of those ranges. Best rgds. Phil

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    1. David30 January 2022 at 06:15

      Pleased to have your support Phil! Character aplenty in all Dixon Miniatures' ranges in my view too.

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