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Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202
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September 15, 2019: Year 10; Edition 17
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Hi, All ~
This is our Annual Results Newsletter, where we share the names of all our winners with the world ~ from Tournaments and Games to Capital Palette, Tabletop Olympics, and the NOCF Summer Raffles. Our October 1 newsletter will bring us back around full-circle to planning for the next NOVA Open.
There are a limitless number of memories from the NOVA Open for me. I appreciate the time I got to spend with each of you during the convention. Please join us in looking back over the memories in our Flickr Albums and Facebook videos (links below). Special thanks to Peter Thomas, who spearheaded the photography team. Thousands of convention photographs chronicle this year's event, and I bet you'll even find yourself in a few of them! We were also lucky this year when Amanda and Ethan Voce (the 40KCouple from YouTube) joined our family, filming and uploading dozens of NOVA Open videos to our Facebook pages.
Join us in thanking the game companies that came out in force with their own staff and personnel to make the con extra special, including Games Workshop, Fantasy Flight Games, and Corvus Belli. The event leads, judges, and attendees experience a great sense of involvement and enthusiasm when the parent companies demonstrate this level of commitment. We all appreciate it!
NOVA Open 2019, our 10th Anniversary, earned its place at the top of the Best in Decade category! Over 3,400 attendees enjoyed an amazing five days of gaming, hobbying, sharing, and camaraderie . . . all while raising money for charitable causes in raffles, the silent auction, and time spent in the Foundation Lounge. To understand how we did and what we can do to improve, we sent our annual survey to all attendees. We hope you'll take time to fill it out (though many already have!). More info below.
The convention season is never truly over for our hardest working volunteers - things like this newsletter, upcoming staff party, board meetings, storage days, and plans for 2020 are already under way. We hope you'll join us in volunteering to help next year - our 11th Anniversary - be the most successful yet. Volunteer to be a year-round staffer: customerservice@novaopen.com.
It is always a risk to single out individuals for attention and praise, but this one is worth it. Laurie Brandt, Marti Seraphin, CJ Kinder, and Murphy Barker: these people ran programs and worked year-round with the Exec Board, Newsletter, Planning, Ops, and all the other aspects of NOVA Open 2019. It is impossible to imagine the con without them implementing its growth and success each and every year. None of them would take credit without lauding the dozens of others who volunteer alongside them - but none of those volunteers would hesitate to point to them as the power sources for all we do!
Thank you all SO much for helping make this year so special, all our past years so consistently better, and being part of an amazing community of gamers and hobbyists helping make the world a better place while having a blast in the process!
Mark Your Calendars / Save the Dates: September 2-6, 2020!
Very Best,
Mike Brandt, NOVA Open CEO
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NOVA OPEN 2020 kicks off 2-6 September! Mark your Calendars, Make your Plans, Prep your strategies. We'll see you there.
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NOVA OPEN 2019 CONVENTION
PHOTOS ON FLICKR
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Thanks to the amazing efforts of PETER THOMAS and his photography team, we have thousands of photos from NOVA Open 2019.
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GAMES WORKSHOP GREEN SCREEN
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Check to see if you made the page, green screen shots provided by the Warhammer Community team.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26LMseCdf68
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxU9WEP5jao
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/08/26/the-nova-open-incoming-preview-exclusives-and-moregw-homepage-post-1fw-homepage-post-1/
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NOVA OPEN 2019 FACEBOOK VIDEOS
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Amanda and Ethan Voce, the 40k Couple of YouTube, join the NOVA OPEN family this year as the official FB videographers of the Convention, creating and posting nearly 50 videos over the 5 days of the Con!
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If we find it, there will be a $20 fee to pack and return it, plus shipping which must be paid prior to delivery.
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NOVA Open CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
33 RAFFLE WINNERS!
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Congratulations to all winners in the NOCF 2019 Online Raffles! All winners have now been notified via email and prizes have shipped ~ to points across the US, Canada, Hungary, France, and New Zealand.
SIEGE of HEAVEN, the Warlord, received the royal treatment as its new owner, John Bednarski, traveled down from NJ to VA to transport the Titan to its new home in a Tesla!
We hope the winners will share photos, videos and notes about how these great prizes are fitting into their new lives. Send to
novacharities@gmail.com
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NOCF thanks all of those who participated in the raffles. The organization will be posting total raised and where those funds will be donated early next week.
And the Winners are…
Librarian
Eric Carpenter of Gainesville, GA, USA
Ork Stompa
Christopher Tokaz of Kerrville, TX, USA
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2019 NOVA OPEN GAMING RESULTS
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TRIOS
Renaissance Trio:
Team Battle Brothers, Captian: Ernan Rodriguez
Strategists Trio:
Gentleman Gaming
Artists Trio:
Of Heroes and Heretics
Storytellers Trio:
Cape Fear Legionnaires
NARRATIVE
Overall: Humanity Wins!
Subjugator of the Worlds:
Craig Sniffen
Fame: Scott Horras
Infamy: Craig Valvano
INVITATIONAL
Invitational Champion: Tony Kopach
Invitational Second-to-One: Alex Fennell
GRAND TOURNAMENT
Second to One: Nick Rose
Hobby Ace: Joe Behrend
Hobby Ace: Christoph Kaesmayr
Virtuoso: David Koszka
Battlemaster: Andrew Gonyo
Tournament Champion: Richard Siegler
Best Overall (Renaissance Man): Anthony Birdsong
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WARHAMMER 40K - KILL TEAM
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GRAND TOURNAMENT
Grand Champion:
Erik Van Amerongen
Second to One:
Alex Torbert
Bracket Winners:
Sheldon Steere
John Sargent
Matt Hoell
Best Painted
Scott Schwichow
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WARHAMMER 30K HORUS HERESY
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SHADOW RAIDS
Best Painted: Evan Sturman
Best Theme: Patrick O’Hare
Best Sport: Michael Ladue
OPENING SALVO
Best Theme: Kris Rader
Coolest Traitor: Robert Warren
Coolest Loyalist: Casey Wright
Best Sport: Alex Williams
THU WAR FOR THE WEBWAY
Best Theme: Austin Hunt
Paragon of Chaos: Dave Robinson
Defender of the Webway:
William Lancaster
ZONE MORTALIS
Best Painted: Brad Kramer
Best Theme: Robert Cutrell
Best Sport: Chris Lee
Best Essay: Ben Marsh
EXCRUCIATUS
Best Painted: Jonathan Fisher
Best Theme: Steve Lan
Best Sport: Kevin Peck
BIG BLAM
Best Traitor: Chase Montambo
Best Loyalist: Alex Williams
Best Kill: Dave Dennet
Best Engine: Joe Poxleitner
Killing Frenzy: Jonathan Fisher
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BROMANCE BASH
Best Painted: Brad Kramer & Jake English
Best Theme: Brandon Michael
Best Theme: Phillip Bronson
Best Sports: Ethan Anderson & Sean Murphy
Best Essay: Robert Cutrell
PRINCEPS FORMAL (TITANICUS)
Best Theme: Jamie Morris
Induit Optimus: Craig Lytton
Curare Machina: Martin Rauscher
SAT WAR FOR THE WEBWAY
Best Theme: Chase Montambo
Paragon of Chaos: Mark Henry
Defender of the Webway:
Zachary Mazzur-Johnson
STRIKE TEAM
Best Theme: William Lancaster
Best Sport: Josh Sevents
Hungover Hero: Bo Haward
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GRAND TOURNAMENT
Best Painted Army: Corbin Turner
Best Painted Hero: Emma Mangals
Best Diorama: Rebecca Ali
Best Narrative: Allen Michael
MVP Umberspire: Nuno Martins
MVP Confederation: Paul Bussard
NEO's Choice: Mike Allen
Hobby Hero: Bret Carlson
Favorite opponent: Luke Snell
NEON "Hot & Spicy" - for Best Costume & Causing Most Damage in the Siege:
Chris Faezel-Orr
DOUBLES TURNAMENT
Champions: Team Darkstar
Favorite Opponents: Victory Grumblers
Hobby Heroes: The Bloody Barons
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3rd Place: Dominic Klofft
2nd Place: Adam Foster
1st Place: Michael Klofft
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Master Tactician:
Nicholas Paasch
Best Painted:
Keith Hull
Iron Man:
William Hartman
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GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
3rd Place: Hadley Iliff
2nd Place: Matthew Bonem
1
st Place: Colby Bennardo
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SLAUGHTERDAY!
Award: Team (Race) Coach
Champion: Blue Waffles (Chaos Dwarf) Mike M.
Runner-Up: Treestand Assassins (Wood Elf) Doug R.
Ya Gotta Have Heart: Asgard Destroyers (Dark Elf) Jerry H.
Call-a-Lawyer: Misty Mtn Marauders (Orc) Paul V.
Stunty Cup: Da Dirty Rippaz (Goblin) Truman C.
Rookie of the Year: Washington Greenskins (Chaos) Sam C.
DARKNESS FOULS ...
Award: Team (Race) Coach
Champion: Da Foxburg Riots (Orc) Jamie M.
Runner-Up: Chaos Crunchers (Chaos Pact) Matt H.
Ya Gotta Have Heart: I Hope This is Right! (Human) Matt K.
Call-a-Lawyer: Da Dirty Rippaz (Goblin) Truman C.
Stunty Cup: Grottown Gobstoppers (Goblin) Chris M.
Rookie of the Year: Greenstone Packrats (Skaven) Brandon C.
NOVA Open IRON MAN BRAWLER
Coach: Daniel K.
Slaughterday: "Insert Name Here" (Wood Elf)
Darkness Fouls: Elves Against Violence (Dark Elf)
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MASTERS NOVA Open CHAMPIONSHIP
1st Place: Jake VanMeter
2nd Place: Brad Park
3rd Place: Matt McWatters
CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT
Champion: Anthony Gibbs
Slayer: Jake VanMeter
Conqueror: Brad Park
Master Craftsman: Julien Lesage
THROUGH THE AGES
1st Place: Chris Guenther
2nd Place: Mike Ireland
3rd Place: Steve King
TEAM TOURNAMENT
1st Place: Seraphs are fine at 14 Points
2nd Place: Mollywhopper Dogbear
3rd Place: Titanic Bastards
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Iron Scorpius: Stephen Bynum
Champion: Cody Haitt
Malifaux Hero: Geoff Mansker
Golden Scorpius: Oliver Borden
Best Painted: Zac Redden
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LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS
Grand Champion: Arash Afgahi
Runner-up: Aneil Seetharam
Top 4 Includes: Josh Roden, Greg Nielsen
SW: DESTINY
Grand Champion: Joe Colon
SW: IMPERIAL ASSAULT
Grand Champion: Ryan Janway
SW: LEGION
Grand Champion: Kyle Dornbos
SW: ARMADA
Grand Champion: Matt Ansley
Team Tournament:
Jason Dedrick & Jake Lucas
Pirate Furball: Nick Litrenta
SW: X-WING
Grand Champion: David Kelley
Era Battles Champion: Tim Hilton
Onslaught Champion: Trent Moore
Duos Champion: Philip Karash
SW: X-WING HUNGER GAMES
Champions:
James McGovern, Matthew Petit,
Candon Needham, Christian Mclean,
Ian Mothorp, Josef Riccio,
Laureli Miller, Marcous Morton
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GRAND TOURNAMENT
1st Place: Jacob Hall
2nd Place: Rainier Lee
3rd Place: Dave Nolan
Challenger of Champions: Richard Lin
Best Painted Army: Tom Clutchey
Best Painted Miniature: Ian Hayman
Best Display: Charles Lin
Favorite Good: Charles Lin
Favorite Evil: Cody Hensley
Wooden Spoon: Joseph Freistuhler
DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
1st Place: Alisher Aminov/Derrik Arnold
2nd Place: Benedict Baklinski / Joseph Hanlon
3rd Place: Sameer Abusaft / Marcus Abraitis
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NOVA OPEN 2019 TABLETOP OLYMPICS WINNERS
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Most Points:
NOVA Squadron
Highest Average Points:
III Gaming
Top Player:
Brian Frost
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2019 CAPITAL PALETTE CRYSTAL WINNERS
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BUST
“Red Riding Hood”
Nadia Bruce
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SINGLE MODEL
“Cypher”
Nick Fry
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UNIT / SQUAD
"Nagash and Guard"
Matthew O'Toole
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VEHICLE
"Cleosmacktra"
Emily Yaceczko
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DIORAMA
"To the Death"
Ryan Schantz
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BUST
"Beyond Infinity"
Evan Ames
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SINGLE MODEL
“Into the Wild”
Rhett Jenkins
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UNIT / SQUAD
“Ylthari's Guardians”
Stephen Field
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VEHICLE
“Only In Death Does Duty Call”
Timothy Trentacoste
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DIORAMA
“Wrong Neck of the Woods”
Will Hahn
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BUST
“Tenguko”
Erik Swinson
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SINGLE MODEL
“Totem Huntress”
Erik Swinson
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UNIT / SQUAD
“Rogue Trader, Nurgle”
John Margiotta
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VEHICLE
“Ignus”
Vincent Venturella
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DIORAMA
“Boy finds Snail”
Melissa Powell
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FAN FAVORITE & BEST IN SHOW
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FAN FAVORITE
“Navigator”
Val Melik
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BEST IN SHOW
“Totem Huntress”
Erik Swinson
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CAPITAL PALETTE MEDAL WINNERS
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BUST
Gold Medal
Nadia Bruce: "Red Riding Hood"
Silver Medal
Emily Yaceczko: “Boudica”
Bronze Medal
Andrew Crump: "Boudicca"
SINGLE MODEL
Gold Medal
Josue Silva: “Triumph”
Nick Fry: Cypher"
Silver Medal
Joshua Keal: “Bossk”
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Bronze Medal
Ryan Schantz: "Legolas and Gimli"
Davis Ford: "Dread Saurian - Dead, sorry!" Andrew Crump: "Traitor Lieutenant"
UNIT/SQUAD
Gold Medal
Matthew O'Toole: "Nagash and Guard"
VEHICLE
Gold Medal
Emily Yaceczko: "Cleosmacktra"
Bronze Medal
Matthew O'Toole: “Black Pearl”
DIORAMA
Bronze Medal
Ryan Schantz: "To The Death"
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BUST
Gold Medal
Evan Ames: "Beyond Infinity”
Silver Medal
Amanda Kopet: "Handsome Jack"
Bronze Medal
Alexander Good: "Piccolo - The Namek"
SINGLE MODEL
Gold Medal
Daniel Dick: "Deepkin Allopex"
Rhett Jenkins: "Into the Wild"
Silver Medal
Erik Trock Scrivens: "Ahsiman the Black"
Will Hahn: "The Emerald Seer"
Bronze Medal
Brendon Caulkins: "You Scratched My New Armor"
Drew Kyser: "Fire and Light"
Jeff Burch: "Grand Master Velds"
Kevin Katindig: "Ultramarines Sergeant" Amanda Kopet: "I See Stars"
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UNIT/SQUAD
Gold Medal
Stephen Field: "Ylthari's Guardians"
Silver Medal
Timothy Trentacoste: ”For the Lady"
Bronze Medal
Tony Gallagher: "Blood Wind Strike Force"
VEHICLE
Gold Medal
Timothy Trentacoste: "Only in Death . . ."
Silver Medal
Lucas Davidson: "Worldwind Scorpius" Brad Kramer: "Spartan Assault Tank"
Bronze Medal
Nathanial Taylor: Godbreaker"
Christopher Holmes: "Imp Knight "Mongo""
Jake English: "Brother Iestes The Ancient"
DIORAMA
Gold Medal
Will Hahn: "Wrong Neck of the Woods"
Silver Medal
Bernard Preston: "Lost in Space"
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BUST
Gold Medal
Erik Swinson: “Tenguko”
Silver Medal
Vincent Venturella: "Night Watch"
Melissa Powell: "Lady of the Lake"
Bronze Medal
Preston Bernard: "Orgyn Bust"
SINGLE MODEL
Gold Medal
Erik Swinson: "Totem Huntress"
Silver Medal
Jordan Lamb: "Sea Huntress"
Bronze Medal
Vincent Venturella: "Queen of the Deep" Vincent Gonzalez: "Keeper of Secrets" Alexander Good: "Archaon-Everchosen" Jeffrey Egan: "Orruk Warboss" 6335a Melissa Powell: "Lady Fox"
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UNIT/SQUAD
Gold Medal
Erik Swinson: "Echoes of Death"
John Margiotta: “Rogue Trader Nurgle"
Silver Medal
Vincent Venturella: "Nurgles Finest"
VEHICLE
Gold Medal
Vincent Venturella: "Ignus"
Valentin Melik: "Militiae Hortotum"
Silver Medal
John Margiotta: "Groot Tank #3 Goffs clan"
DIORAMA
Silver Medal
Melissa Powell: “Boy Finds Snail”
Bronze Medal
Vince Venturella: "On the Hunt"
Alexander Good: "Tyrannic Park"
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CAPITAL PALETTE FINALIST PIN WINNERS
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BUST
Sean Rockwell: "Mutant Scout Garvan"
SINGLE MODEL
Chris Baella: "Raptor Prime"
Sean Rockwell: "Orc Iron Boss"
Joshua LeBlanc: "Howling Griffin"
Manda Dlubac: "Lorelei, the Deadly Seductress"
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Sawyer Klose: "Cawdor Gang Leader"
Chai Tzola: "Valten, Chosen of Sigmar"
Matthew O'Toole: "Primaris Bearer"
UNIT/SQUAD
Matthew O'Toole: "Nagash and Guard"
DIORAMA
K Darragh: "First Space Marine"
James Steele: "Trust in the Force"
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BUST
James Sisk: "Mama's Boy"
John Gallant: "I Can Punch Ghosts Now" Anthony Candela: "Dorf Lord"
SINGLE MODEL
Joshua Dunkerly: "Graveyard Shift"
David Szymanik: "Acolyte Iconward"
Sam Jones: "Sabine Wren"
Jake English: "IX Legion Champion Cicero"
Daniel Dick: "Demogorgon"
Timothy Trentacoste: "Commander Dante"
Stephen Field: "Brother Titus"
Peyton Shipman: "Orruk Ardboy"
Matthew Gurniak: "Moon Mad"
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UNIT/SQUAD
David Szymanik: "Garrek's Reavers" James Sisk: "Forrest Guardians"
Daniel Dick: "Scavengers of Archeron" Michelle Bravo-Cano: "The Holy Divers" Teresa Mccrary: "Fireslayer Squad"
VEHICLE
William Lancaster: "Avennii"
Lex Ratner: "Andhaka-Legio Fureans Warlord Titan"
Tony Gallagher: "Whirl Wind Tanks"
DIORAMA
Michael Dutcher: "The Things She Sees" James Sisk: "Left Behind"
Max Shelkrot: "Two Chains"
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BUST
Eddie Cockrell: "A Dream of Life"
SINGLE MODEL
Valentin Melik: "Navigator"
Martin Orlando: "Althron Stormrider"
John Margiotta: "Viking"
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UNIT/SQUAD
Martin Orlando: "Stormcast Vanguard - Palladors"
Alexander Good: "Sicarius Finest"
Dev Sodagar: "Atalan Jackyus"
VEHICLE
Robert Allia: "There are no Wolves on Fenris"
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Atlantis Games and Comics
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