greenknight4 | 08 Aug 2021 8:47 a.m. PST |
Friends I received this e-mail a week or so ago. It didn't sound right and when I checked out the domain name mentioned in it it comes back as available to purchase. Has anybody else received this letter or know anything about this magazine project? militaryminiature.com ***
I am reaching out as one of the enthusiasts behind Military Miniature. Military Miniature is North America's only magazine for military miniature gaming enthusiasts. Fair warning, the magazine is good! How good? So good that after seeing an early draft I knew I had to be a part of it- and I suspect you will feel the same. That is why I am reaching out. There has been a growing demand for high quality, industry specific content for American-based history fans of miniature gaming. With the fast (I couldn't bring myself to say ‘historic) growth of the fan base I wanted to connect. As a niche industry quarterly, we will be putting high quality content regularly in front of engaged, product hungry customers. We are looking to partner with businesses who serve this industry. Our goal for you? To increase your exposure, growth, and sales through quality publications to hobby specific customers (i.e your audience). I know you are busy. That is why I have included the rate sheet in the email. Take a look and if the opportunity I'm proposing lines up with what you're looking for- let me know. We are running an inaugural issue discount, too. So, if you like what you see then let me know by clicking ‘reply' to this email and let us get you set up! Talk soon! James Felle Director of Business Development jfelle@militaryminiature.com Military Miniatures 3075 Emmitsburg Rd | Gettysburg, PA 17325 Tel: 281-888-0299 |
Extra Crispy | 08 Aug 2021 8:56 a.m. PST |
Not a scam. A new wargaming magazine specifically centered on the US market. I have spoken with several staff about submitting articles and advertising. 1st issue due out 10/15 and social media is going live this week I believe. Their Facebook page went up a few days ago. |
Tom D1 | 08 Aug 2021 9:18 a.m. PST |
What is the Facebook group name? I searched military miniatures magazine but found nothing. |
Flashman14 | 08 Aug 2021 9:22 a.m. PST |
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Extra Crispy | 08 Aug 2021 11:39 a.m. PST |
Note it is Military Miniature (singular) which just sound weird. |
Murphy | 08 Aug 2021 9:51 p.m. PST |
What Extra Crispy said. Not a scam. I'm looking forward to it. |
Darrell B D Day | 09 Aug 2021 3:16 a.m. PST |
Why do people have to "reach out" nowadays…? Is it supposed to sound friendly and caring…? What's wrong with contact…? Grrrr!!! Sorry – it's a pet hate….. DBDD |
IUsedToBeSomeone | 09 Aug 2021 4:32 a.m. PST |
Military IN Miniature would have been a better name – I agree it sounds slightly odd without being plural… Good luck to them – we could do with a USA centric magazine. I miss things like MWAN and the Courier. Mike |
Novus Design Studio | 09 Aug 2021 6:06 a.m. PST |
Not a scam. We were contacted as well and are interested in advertising and submitting product reviews to MM. If gamers want a periodical focused on historical gaming in the US then they need to support the venture by purchasing a subscription. |
Mister Tibbles | 09 Aug 2021 6:14 a.m. PST |
I see the Gettysburg address. Are these the same guys who do Little Wars TV? |
Tom D1 | 09 Aug 2021 8:58 a.m. PST |
Thanks, Flashy. Black Hat +1 |
oldnorthstate | 09 Aug 2021 12:38 p.m. PST |
website link does not work. |
greenknight4 | 09 Aug 2021 4:13 p.m. PST |
Thanks all, I find it odd that the domain name they list for the e-mail address comes up available. Also he uses it in plural in his email sig file |
IUsedToBeSomeone | 10 Aug 2021 1:53 a.m. PST |
The domain isn't available, it is parked with godaddy – meaning it has not been setup yet. Mike |
Murphy | 10 Aug 2021 5:43 p.m. PST |
Guys. It is legit. They just recently got their FB social media site up. They haven't done their website yet. And I agree with Novus. The US DOES need something that focuses on historical mini gaming here in the US. MWAN, Courier, and Battlegames are long in the past. I applaud the company for picking up the banner and moving forward. |
M1Fanboy | 11 Aug 2021 8:16 a.m. PST |
Hi all, Jason Weiser, Editor in Chief for Military Miniature magazine here. Thanks for all the positive feedback. Trust us, we're listening. Just to answer one question about the name. Well, we were pricing domain names and we tried to get "Military Miniatures" but…it was extra…$4,000 extra. In fact, the in-joke around the "office" is "Military Miniature Magazine, the 's' is extra!" Hope that answers the questions and gives you a good laugh. |
greenknight4 | 11 Aug 2021 5:20 p.m. PST |
Black Hat Miniatures When I looked it was for sale for over $3,000 USD |
greenknight4 | 11 Aug 2021 5:21 p.m. PST |
M1Fanboy Good luck to you sir |
IUsedToBeSomeone | 12 Aug 2021 1:25 a.m. PST |
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Marc33594 | 12 Aug 2021 4:14 a.m. PST |
Please let us know when ready for prime time. I for one would be happy to support with a subscription and am sure others here feel the same way. |
M1Fanboy | 12 Aug 2021 5:23 a.m. PST |
@Marc33594 Don't worry, we'll make as big of an announcement as we can! |
Dye4minis | 15 Aug 2021 10:09 p.m. PST |
This is really great news! We US Gamers really have been starved for a flag bearer to carry on in the likes of MWAN and Courier! You have my support, Marc! You carry the flag and just see how many follow! Hope you are surprised in a positive way! Tom |
Dye4minis | 15 Aug 2021 10:11 p.m. PST |
This is really great news! We US Gamers really have been starved for a flag bearer to carry on in the likes of MWAN and Courier! You have my support, Marc! You carry the flag and just see how many follow! Hope you are surprised in a positive way! "We don't need no stinkin' "S"s!" Tom |
greenknight4 | 02 Sep 2021 10:13 a.m. PST |
Looks to be just digital, am I mistaken? |
M1Fanboy | 13 Sep 2021 4:01 p.m. PST |
You are not mistaken @greenknight 4. We would be hoping to go physical sometime next year. We're trying to walk before we run. |
Blasted Brains | 20 Sep 2021 11:18 p.m. PST |
Love the idea and it looks to be quarterly. I am a bit 'stressed' at paying $24 USD a year for an all electronic subscription. For that kind of money I would hope they are paying authors a reasonable rate – upon submission rather than on publication. I will still consider it because I want to see a US magazine. The overseas magazines, besides likely to be priced out of the market by postage, just don't work for me. If it is going to be a 28 mm only festival I will happily take a pass, though. M1Fanboy, you need to give some sense of what your target content is. I realize, to a degree, that depends upon submissions but you have to have a plan for your first issues. And, PLEASE, skip the whole Theme Issue idea! |
greenknight4 | 23 Sep 2021 7:11 a.m. PST |
I find it hard to want to advertise before i have seen the product. |
M1Fanboy | 25 Sep 2021 5:13 p.m. PST |
We are live, so I will ask everyone to judge for themselves. |