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BROOKHURST HOBBIES
WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS
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The Weekly Updates from Brookhurst Hobbies!
Volume 3 Number 1
January 6, 2025
Executive Editor: Henry Tremblay
Managing Editor: Jon Trask
Content Contributors: Brookhurst Hobbies Staff
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Week 52 - 250 Year Anniversary...
As we begin 2025, we also begin celebrations for two branches of our armed forces. The Navy and Marine Corps will both be celebrating their respective formations in 1775. The Navy has a slate of events planned throughout the year to commemorate their history and legacy of protecting the United States on the seas from the very beginnings of our nation. The Marine Corps is also planning on commemorating 250 years of of honorable service around the globe answering the call whenever and wherever they have been needed to serve.
One of the largest celebrations is going to be called Homecoming 250 and will be held in Philadelphia in the fall. Here are some of preliminary details:
Homecoming 250 is planning spectacular celebrations
for the Navy and Marine Corps’ 250th!
In Fall 2025, Homecoming 250™ will celebrate the Navy and Marine Corps 250th birthdays with unique signature events on both banks of the Delaware River:
- We will celebrate the Navy and Marine Corps 250th with an unprecedented display of Navy ships from the American Revolution to today, including ships important to the Marine Corps, which you can tour on the Delaware River starting on October 9, 2025.
- We will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Navy's founding on October 13, 1775, which a ceremony outside its Independence Hall birthplace and an area-wide flyover by the Blue Angels.
- We will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps' founding on November 10, 1775, by holding the 100th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in the same Philadelphia ballroom where General Lejeune held the 1st Marine Corps Birthday Ball 100 years before. We are also planning a party to toast the dedication of The Tun, a permanent recreated tavern that is the birthplace of the Marines, that will attract Sailors, Marines, and all citizens for years to come.
- We will hold commemorations near Independence Hall and Congress Hall where the Navy and Marine Corps were created, and host parades, concerts, demonstrations, exhibits, reenactments, veterans gatherings, and other great events to give the Navy and Marine Corps the 250th celebration they deserve!
These celebrations will shine an early spotlight on the birthplace of our Nation, honor the Navy and the Marine Corps, salute the men and women of all backgrounds who have defended America and the world for 250 years, inspire our youth, and remind us of what unites us.
There's more information here.
The Passing of Former President Carter
We also recognize the recent passing of Former President and retired naval officer James (Jimmy) Carter at age 100. Here is a statement from the Secretary of the Navy about his passing.
Statement by Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro:
“On behalf of our Sailors, Marines, and Department of the Navy Civilians, I express my deepest condolences to the Carter Family for the loss of a respected public servant, committed family man and devoted American.
President Carter will always be remembered for his dedication to the greater good, from his early days in the U.S. Navy, to his terms in office as the 76th Governor of Georgia and 39th President of the United States, to his continued philanthropy and volunteer activities.
In October, I announced that the future Virginia-class submarine (SSN-813) will be named USS Atlanta during a ceremony at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. His legacy lives on through Seawolf-class submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta, and his countless incentives focused on improving the quality of life for people across the globe. His legacy will also shine where his naval career started in Annapolis, where I had the privilege of renaming an academic building at the United States Naval Academy in honor of President Carter.
President Carter's servant leadership and enduring commitment to the well-being of others will continue to inspire me and others around the world.
My wife Betty and I extend our deepest condolences to their children Amy, Jack, Donnel and James; their grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and the entire Carter Family during this time of grieving.”
We here at Brookhurst Hobbies extend our sincere condolences to the entire Carter family and recognize his devoted lifetime of service to our nation.
Some Big News
Now we have a big announcement for this first newsletter of 2025. We have opened up a blog section on the Brookhurst Hobbies Website and will be cross posting information contained here, there as well for easy access. "Notes from HQ" is live now on the site.
Saw a pre-order that you decided to order? Rather than searching back through newsletters there will be a blog posting with the same information and links you'd find here. Curious about upcoming store events? That'll be there too. There should even be an archive of each weeks full newsletter in pdf form there for easy access. It's all a part of our ongoing efforts to help and better communicate the happenings here in the store. We hope you'll find it another useful resource from your friends here at Brookhurst Hobbies!
We have a wealth of new and restocks in the modeing area. Sword, Aoshima, Fujimi, Italeri and especially Trumpeter. There are literally a couple full pages of the new stock of Trumpeter kits listed on the website. So be sure and look deeper than the few that I'm able to highlight here. We also have some pre-orders still open on things like the Takom King Tigers and the Zoukei Mura kits expected at the end of this month.
Over in games there are a couple expansions on tap. Monster Hunter gets an Arsenal expansion and Fabula Ultima RPG has a Techno Fantasy Atlas in store this week. There's also a very complete book on painting fantasy figures from AK Interactive.
It's a new year, the holidays are past so let's get into what's new in the store.
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Remember...
Gift Cards are always the right size.
Available in any denomination in store or on the website.
Buy them here!
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We buy collections!
Have you visited the sale tables at the back of the store lately? New collections are constantly being added and this photo shows only a portion of what you find there on a daily basis.
And don't forget to check out the sale tables up near the front of the store as well. Two great spots to find all sorts of bargains and cool kits to work on for your next build.
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Pre-Orders
Can now be found on our blog "Notes from HQ" on the website. They will still run here, but after the first appearance they will move over to the blog where you can easily find and reference them without having to scroll through the same items week after week here in newsletter. That should provide a better weekly experience for users with a easier to navigate newsletter each Monday afternoon! Let us know what you think about the new format?
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We have a number of new Takom kits on order and expected in early 2025. I'm going to put the links for them and they should be live soon for you to reserve one.
You can find them HERE: Takom Pre-orders
We have three new Zoukei Mura SWS kits on order and expected on January 31, 2025. Pre-orders on these will remain open until January 24th.
You can find them HERE: Zoukei Mura Pre-orders
The new edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual with a Special Edition cover is still open for Pre-order. Expected to Arrive on February 4th, 2025, well ahead of the regular release date of February 18th.
You can find it HERE: Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual Pre-order
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From Sword Models
1/72 Grumman TBF-3 Avenger AS.3/4/6
In Stock Now!
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Grumman TBF-3 Avenger AS.3/4/6
A number of new kits from Sword lead off things in the new year. An OY-1 and an OY-2 pair of reconnaissance planes are on the shelves, but we look first at a very nice 1/72nd scale Grumman TBF Avenger AS.4 in RAF colors and markings.
The Model
This injection-molded kit includes parts molded in gray plastic, a tree of clear parts, a sheet of decals with markings for 2 British Royal Navy versions, full color aircraft profiles, and assembly instructions.
Included Markings:
- Avenger AS.3, Royal Canadian Navy , 881sqn, 1955, an
- Avenger AS.4/ECM.6, Royal Navy, 831sqn, RAF base Syerton, UK, 1958.
The Aircraft
The Grumman TBM is one of the versions of the TBF Avenger bomber-torpedo plane, however, manufactured under license by General Motors. The TBM-3 aircraft began to be produced in mid-1944 and was based on the TBM-1C aircraft. More than a dozen versions of this model were created, of which the following should be mentioned: TBM-3 (basic production series with a more powerful engine), TBM-3D (version with centimeter radar) or TBM-3N (aircraft adapted to night actions).
It is worth noting that in 1944 222 TBM-3 aircraft were added to the British Royal Navy, designated Avenger Mk. III. Technical data (TBM-3 version): length: 12.48m, wingspan: 16.51m, height: 4.7m, maximum speed: 440km / h, rate of climb: 10.5m / s, practical ceiling: 9100m, range maximum: 1600km, armament: fixed - two 7.62mm M1919 machine guns and three 12.7mm M2 machine guns, suspended-bombs weighing 908 kg or the Mk.13 torpedo.
Grumman TBM 3-S Avenger
MSRP $30.99
Our Price: $27.89
Click here to see it on our website
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From Italeri
1/35 Chevrolet 15 CWT
In Stock Now!
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Chevrolet 15 CWT
From Italeri comes this 1930's-1940's Commonwealth Transport Truck with markings for three nations and a cool variety of color schemes to choose from.
The Model
NEW DECALS SHEET FOR 3 VERSIONS (British, New Zealand, Australia)
FULL COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
Throughout the 1930s, a series of production agreements were established for the manufacture, by the Canadian subsidiaries of major American automobile manufacturers, of a line of trucks designed to meet the transport needs of British troops and the principal countries of the Commonwealth. Production was significantly increased during World War II, and the “Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) trucks” accompanied Commonwealth troops on major European fronts, from the North African campaign, to the invasion of Sicily, to the Normandy landing. Robust, reliable, and particularly effective in operational use, they were produced in numerous configurations and with various roles, from military logistics to artillery towing. The CWT 15 version, with four-wheel drive and good load capacity, was particularly appreciated.
The Vehicle
Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) General Service trucks were among the workhorses of the Canadian Army during WWII. It was able to carry 15 hundredweight (approx. ¾ ton) of personnel or cargo.
Ford and Chevrolet both produced this type of vehicle during the war. Each company used their own engine, transmission and axle assemblies, but the basic vehicles were the same, allowing for interchangeable parts for repairs and maintenance.
Its four-wheel drive and short wheelbase made it a very maneuverable and fast vehicle.
CMPs were used by Commonwealth forces during and after WWII. Many were given as assistance to war-ravaged countries where some remained in service into the 1990s.
Maximum Speed: 74 km/h (46 mph)
Engine: 216 cubic inch, 6 cylinder in-line, 85 hp
Chevrolet 15 CWT
MSRP $49.50
Our Price: $39.60
Click here to see it on our website
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From Trumpeter
1/700 SS Jeremiah O'Brian Liberty Ship
Re-Stocked Now!
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S.S. Jeremiah O'Brian Liberty Ship
While this kit first appeared a few years back,, it's nice to see it back in stock. The actual ship is berthed in San Francisco and makes occasional trips down to visit Southern California occasionally. Just one of the huge restock of Trumpeter kits we just received.
The Model
Jeremiah O’Brien is product of an emergency shipbuilding program of World War II that resulted in the construction of more than 2,700 Liberty ships. Designed as cheap quickly built simple cargo steamers, the,liberty ships formed the backbone of a massive sealift of troops,arms, and material to every theater of the war. The ship made wartme voyages between the east coast,Canada,and the United Kingdom, as well as to South America, Australia, and the Philippines. From June until December 1944, the O’Brien made 11 trips between the United Kingdom and Normandy in support of the D-Day invasion,including a trip from Belfast, Ireland to Normandy with troops from Patton’s Fifth Division.
Item No 05755
Item Name SS Jeremiah O’Brien Liberty Ship
Scale 1:700
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length: 192.2mm Width: 24.8mm Height: 48.5mm
Total Parts 151pcs
Total Sprues 4 sprues, upper hull ,deck, lower hull and waterline plate
Paint Schemes SS Jeremiah O’Brien
Released Date 2008-12
More Features " -Two-directional slide-molded upper hull
-Lower hull made from two-directional slide molds
-Two-directional slide-molded deck with freeing port"
SS Jeremiah O'Brian Liberty Ship
MSRP $68.99
Our Price: $55.19
Click here to see it on our website
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From Polar Lights
1/25 Herbie the Love Bug
Pre-order for January 27, 2025!
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Herbie the Love Bug
We are taking Pre-orders for the new Polar Lights kit of Herbie the Love Bug from the 1960's Disney classic movie.
The Model
Herbie The Love Bug 1/25 Volkswagen Beetle Model Kit:
New 1/25 scale Herbie plastic model kit with opening front & back hood with engine detail, decals ,chrome bumpers and wheel covers and assembly instructions.
Expected: January 27th
Herbie the Love Bug
MSRP $32.99
Our Price: $29.69
Click here to Pre-order it on our website
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From Bandai
Megahouse Kaitai Lobster Puzzle
In Stock!
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Kaitai Lobster Puzzle
Lobster now joins the Kaitai Puzzle Family! 33 Pieces make up this Lobster Puzzle including a side of Lemon! Claws can open and close, and the Tail and Head can separate similar to cracking open a cooked Lobster.
Megahouse Kaitai Lobster Puzzle
Our Price: $15.00
Click here to see on our website
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From Steamforged Games
Monster Hunter World
Board Game - Hunters' Arsenal Expansion
In Stock!
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Monster Hunters Arsenal Expansion
Monster hunters have an arsenal of weapon types at their disposal. In this tabletop world, hunters seek to master their chosen weapon, crafting ever more powerful upgrades as they get closer to facing the most dangerous predator…
Transform your game with the Hunter’s Arsenal, including six new-and-unique hunters for epic monster-hunting action! Hunt dangerous beasts with the Long Sword, Hammer, Gunlance, Light Bowgun, Lance, or Hunting Horn, each with their own attacks, equipment upgrades, and special rules.
Compatible with the Ancient Forest and Wildspire Waste core sets, and the Elder Dragon expansions, the Hunter’s Arsenal will open your world to new possibilities in both campaign and one-shot play.
In campaign play, your hunter determines your weapon type for a campaign. The hunters you and your party members choose, the upgrades you decide to craft, and the monsters you hunt to craft them, will change your path — and the challenges you’ll face — as you slay your way through the New World.
Want a single-session game? Dive into one-shot battles instead! This set includes arena quest loadouts to pit these hunters against Ancient Forest and Wildspire Waste monsters.
What's in the box?
- 6 unique hunter miniatures
- 430+ cards
- Rulebook / arena quest book
- All the tokens you need to play
Monster Hunters Arsenal Expansion
MSRP: $55.00
Our Price $49.50
Click here to see on our website
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From Need Games
Fabula Ultima RPG:
Techno Fantasy Atlas
In Stock!
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Fabula Ultima RPG: Techno Fantasy Atlas
The TECHNO FANTASY ATLAS will guide you into high tech, dystopian worlds, where outcast heroes fight inequality while merciless villains commit any atrocity to safeguard their privilege. Restore hope to these lands ruled by corruption, as the most famous JRPG resistance movements did before you!
- Dive into the most sci-fi and dystopian JRPG subgenre with 3 new Classes (Esper, Mutant and Pilot) and new Heroic Skills to create endless new combinations!
- 10 techno fantasy locations: archetypal settings with tips and hints for playing an intense techno fantasy campaign or which you can use as inspiration to breathe life into your world.
- Forge high-tech ultimate weapons using the custom weapon rules.
- Discover Quirks, optional rules that add even more depth to your characters, and use technospheres to combine Class Skills in unprecedented ways.
- 5 Villains, challenging new bosses of increasing power to use in your adventures, providing your Players with tough and exciting challenges.
- 216 full-color pages, featuring manga and chibi-style illustrations from international artists.
Fabula Ultima RPG: Techno Fantasy Atlas
MSRP: $24.90
Our Price $22.41
Click here to see on our website
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UPCOMING RELEASE!
From Wizards of the Coast
Aetherdrift
Pre-release Event February 7th & 8th!
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Magic the Gathering- Aetherdrift
Start your engines for a high-octane death race across the Multiverse! Swerve through three planes of mayhem, dodging dangerous obstacles and rival racers along the way. Crew up unique vehicles and mounts as you discover which racing team best suits your style, then hit max speed to claim the gold.
Pre-release in-store events are being planned for February 7 & 8, 2025
Pre-release Order Details coming soon!
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From AK Interactive
FAQ-2: Fantasy Figures Painting Techniques by Arnau Lazaro
In Stock!
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FAQ-2: Fantasy Figures Painting Techniques by Arnau Lazaro
Description
English version, 320 pages. Semi-hard cover.
More than 1.200 images.
ARE YOU READY TO IMPROVE YOUR PAINTING METHODS AND CHANGE THE FINISH OF YOUR FANTASY FIGURES?
In this book you will find advice and explanation of all techniques and processes which you need to master painting of fantasy figures, provided by the master Arnau Lázaro.
This guide through the world of fantasy figures is a unique book, full of impressive works, tricks and examples used to demonstrate the secrets of miniature painting from the basic pillars to the most complex techniques as like OSL, volumes, NMM, etc. Now we put this knowledge in your hands to allow you to become a high level painter.
FAQ: 2 Fantasy Figures Painting Techniques
MSRP: $98.99
Our Price $89.09
Click here to see on our website
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Quick Hits
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Upcoming Items
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Expected this February from:
Das Werk
Item Number:
Product Details
- Highly detailed static plastic model
- Workable tracks & detailed running gear with torsion bar suspension like the original
- Full interior including detailed engine with openable engine cover plates
- 4 marking options
- Driver figure included
History
The Sd.Kfz. 250/1 Ausf. A (Special Purpose Vehicle 250/1 Version A) was a light armored half-track used by the German Wehrmacht during World War II. It was part of the Sd.Kfz. 250 vehicle family and was characterized in the Ausf. A version by its sloped armor plates, offering additional protection against enemy fire.
The vehicle was primarily used for transporting small infantry groups, reconnaissance missions, or as a towing vehicle for light artillery. It could carry two crew members and up to four infantrymen. Equipped with a Maybach HL 42 TRKM engine, it achieved a top speed of about 60 km/h. Its armament usually consisted of one or two MG 34 or MG 42 machine guns, effective against enemy infantry and lightly armored vehicles.
Its light weight, tracks for off-road terrain, and relatively high mobility made the Sd.Kfz. 250/1 a valuable asset to German forces, particularly in armored reconnaissance and mechanized infantry divisions.
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Warlord: Saga of the Storm looks to prove that old is new in its March 31, 2025 launch!
Warlord: Saga of the Storm ensures electrifying gameplay with back and forth turn actions, captures the magic of tabletop roleplaying with D20 usage, and challenges players with its boss battle organized play system.
During deckbuilding, players have endless options for customization as they choose from four classes and six factions after acquiring cards from randomized booster packs. The first set – Into the Accordlands – features over 340 unique cards with hand painted art from industry greats. Choose your Warlord, assemble your starting army, upgrade your deck, expand your collection, and charge headfirst into the Accordlands!
Each 50-card deck is led by a Warlord with one or more classes, a faction, and unique abilities, as well as a fully customizable starting army. From there, players draw cards, roll for initiative, and take back and forth turn actions as they deploy characters, equip items, and perform attacks and spells. As characters are killed, armies crumble and Warlords fall ever closer to the first rank where they are vulnerable to opposing forces. Warlords may prefer to sit back and support their army, sling powerful offensive spells, equip a full set of battle gear, or even rush headfirst into the fray. While victory is the only destination, there are too many paths to list.
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Remember...
Gift Cards are always the right size.
Available in any denomination in store or on the website.
Buy them here!
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Issue 1 of our weekly newsletter for 2025.
Whew!
How's that for a jumping start to 2025!
Be sure and check out the new Blog Page on the website. And make sure to drop by the store and say hello in person whenever you're in the area. Lots of new things on the horizon, but for this week I'm out of time and space!
Don't forget there's a Sprue Cutters meeting at 6pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month (the next one be held, tomorrow on, January 7th at 6:00pm): and the AMPS meetings are on held on the second Saturday of each month (January 11th, this Saturday). We have regular Magic groups, D&D groups and other events held in the Brookhurst Club. Ask us about joining in to any one of our gaming groups!
Please keep looking around for any old photos of the shop (or even of the shop employees!) to help us gather, share and archive a bit of the over 50 years of history of Brookhurst Hobbies. We also love your submissions to "What are you working on" which we plan to feature weekly.
Remember in that we welcome any suggestions, comments and even corrections to the newsletter! Drop us an e-mail to info@brookhursthobbies.com or come in to the shop sometime and chat with us in person.
From all of us here at Brookhurst Hobbies...
Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you soon!
Regards,
Jon Trask
Brookhurst Hobbies
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