Dioramas are small scenes created with miniatures. Here you can find a collection of articles about dioramas. I've collected the sources and diorama tutorials I've found interesting. 

Miniatures - Ideas for miniatures that don't fit your collection

Article updated: 2022.12.17

If you are trading miniatures in bulk or buy used lots of minis, you sometimes end up with miniatures that do not really fit your collection. I've collected some ideas what to do with them, if you don't want to spend time to get rid of them.

#Saraitda / #Alive, movie (2020)
image © ZIP Cinema & Perspective Pictures & Lotte Entertainment (Lotte Corporation)

Article updated: 2021.11.26

The #Alive (2020) is a survival horror / action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: #Saraitda / #Alive, movie (2020)

Original title: #살아있다 (#Saraitda), English title: #Alive

Series: -

Other adaptations of the story: Alone, movie (2020)

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: survival horror / action, Style: horror, survival horror, zombies, action, comedy

Release: 2020.06.24

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of #Alive, a survival horror / action movie from 2020. It's about people trapped in their homes during a zombie apocalypse. The #Alive film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

2:22, movie (2017) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
video © Lightstream Pictures & Screen Australia & Screen NSW

The 2:22 (2017) is a romantic contemporary fantasy film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: 2:22, movie (2017)

Original title: 2:22

Series: -

Setting: fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: romantic contemporary fantasy, Style: romantic, fantasy, reincarnation

Release: 2017.06.29

Watched: very recent (2021.12), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of 2:22, a romantic contemporary fantasy movie from 2017. It's about a man about to get in a romantic relationship, when he starts finding some strange connections between seemingly unrelated events. The 2:22 film has some interesting parts, but I only recommend it to dedicated fans of romance.

2067, movie (2020)
image © Subject 14 & Arcadia & Adelaide Film Festival & Screen Australia

Article updated: 2023.05.29

The 2067 (2020) is a futuristic sci-fi / fantasy adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: 2067, movie (2020)

Original title: 2067

Series: -

Setting: future fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic sci-fi / fantasy adventure, Style: sci-fi, futuristic fantasy, fantasy, futuristic, adventure, time travel

Release: 2020.10.02

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of 2067, a futuristic sci-fi / fantasy adventure movie from 2020. It's about a team sent to a secret mission to save a dystopian future society. The 2067 film is boring, I don't recommend it to anyone.

image © Petersen Games

Board game set: 6-8 Player Map, Set type: Game expansion: map, Product code: CW-M4, System: Cthulhu Wars, Series: Cthulhu Mythos, Miniatures Range: Cthulhu Wars (Modern Fantasy), Company: Petersen Games, Production: 2015-2016- Designer: Sandy Petersen Style: Miniatures Range: Cthulhu Wars (Modern Fantasy), Species: Various, Scale: 1:56 (28mm / 32mm), Proportions: Realistic, Size: Various, Material: Soft plastic, Priming: Not necessary Assembly: One-piece, Sprueless, No cutting, Posing: Medium, Paintjob: Unpainted, Base: Integral scenic base, Sculptor: Various (Fenris Games) Features: Various Base price (6-8 Player Map): 20 USD (? EUR / ? GBP), Price/model: ca. ? USD (? Euro / ? GBP) if you need all the other components Contents: many

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If you'd like to be surprised by the 65 film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 0:52, because it gives away too much of the plot. It basically provides a summary of the first half of the film.

65, movie (2023) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
video © Sony

Article updated: 2023.04.05

The 65 (2023) is a futuristic survival drama film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: 65, movie (2023)

Original title: 65

Series: -

Setting: past fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, ca. 1,5 hours, Genre: futuristic survival drama, Features: action, fantasy, futuristic, drama, futuristic drama, survival drama, space travel, spaceship, creature - dinosaur, Plot: spaceship crash landing, Style: flashback

Release: 2023.03.02

Watched: very recent (2023.03), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of 65, a futuristic survival drama movie from 2023. It's about the pilot of a crashed spaceship trying to survive on an alien planet. The 65 film is watchable, but I only recommend it to devoted fans of the genre.

If you'd like to be surprised by the A Quiet Place 2 film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 1:20, because it starts to give away parts of the plot, and after 2:04, it gives away too much of the plot. It basically provides a summary of the film.

A Quiet Place 2, movie (2020) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
video © Paramount Pictures (ViacomCBS)

Article updated: 2022.10.16

The A Quiet Place 2 (2020) is a sci-fi / fantasy thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: A Quiet Place 2, movie (2020)

Original title: A Quiet Place Part II

Series: A Quiet Place

Setting: post-apocalyptic alternate Earth (A Quiet Place)

Previous entries in the series: A Quiet Place

Product type: Film, Genre: sci-fi / fantasy adventure, Style: sci-fi, thriller, fantasy, adventure, creatures, post-apocalyptic

Release: Premiere: 2020.03.08 (New York City, New York), Release: 2021.05.20

Watched: very recent (2021.06), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of A Quiet Place 2, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi / fantasy thriller movie from 2020. It's about a family taking a journey in a post-apocalyptic land, that's infested with dangerous creatures. The A Quiet Place 2 film has some interesting moments, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Absentia, movie (2011)
image © FallBack Plan Productions

Article updated: 2021.06.23

The Absentia (2011) is a mystery / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Absentia, movie (2011) - Film review by Kadmon

Original title: Absentia

Series: -

Setting: alternate Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: Mystery / thriller, Style: horror, thriller

Release: 2011.03.03

Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Absentia, a mystery / thriller movie from 2011. It's about a woman trying to find the missing husband, and what happens after she gives up her hopes. The Absentia film is slow, and not for everyone.

If you'd like to be surprised by the Ad Astra film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 1:52 (or skip to 1:59), because that part gives away some spoilers.

Ad Astra, movie (2019) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
video © Regency Entertainment / Monarchy Enterprises

The Ad Astra (2019) is a sci-fi adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Ad Astra, movie (2019)

Original title: Ad Astra

Series: -

Setting: future Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: sci-fi adventure, Style: sci-fi, space travel, action, adventure

Release: Premiere: 2019.08.29 (Venice Film Festival), Release: 2019.09.18

Watched: very recent (2019.12), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Ad Astra, a sci-fi adventure movie from 2019. It's about a team of astronauts sent to the outer planets to solve a threat to the Earth. The Ad Astra film has some interesting parts, but I only recommend it to dedicated fans of sci-fi.

image © Czech Games Edition
Adrenaline board game

Game: Adrenaline board game (Czech Games Edition company)

Author: Gregor Ottó
Edited by: Kadmon

Translation based on: Adrenaline társasjáték (Czech Games Edition) - Társasjáték ismertető Ottótól (2019.01.03)
Translation: Kadmon

The Adrenaline board game from Czech Games Edition company was reviewed by Gregor Ottó.

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We started the Board Games Fest 2016 with this game. A real adrenaline bomb. The game faithfully catches the atmosphere of "shoot-em-up" video games in a board game version.

 
Wargames - Afterlife Ed1 v1.3 from Anvil Industry - Wargame system analysis

The Afterlife is a futuristic miniatures wargame, produced by Anvil Industry.

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Wargame: Afterlife

Latest edition: Afterlife v1.3 (2016.05.31-)

Rules: Afterlife

Previous editions: -

Setting: Afterlife

Company: Anvil Industry

Designer: ?

image © Anvil Industry

Wargame Book: Afterlife Ed1 v1.3 Mini Rulebook, Product Code: AN1001, Series: Afterlife, Setting: Afterlife, Rules: Afterlife, Company: Anvil Industry company, Production: 2015-2016- Designer: Joel Pitt Features: softcover Base price(Afterlife Ed1 v1.3 Mini Rulebook)(2016): 6 GBP / ? EUR/ ? USD Base set price(Unity Council Faction Starter Set with Rulebook)(2016): 43 GBP / ? EUR/ ? USD Base set price(Republic Faction Starter Set with Rulebook)(2016): 43 GBP / ? EUR/ ? USD

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If you'd like to be surprised by the Agent Revelation film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 0:35, because it starts to gives away parts of the plot.

Agent Revelation, movie for the Agent series (2021) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
video © Random Art Workshop

Article updated: 2022.02.07

The Agent Revelation (2021) is a futuristic fantasy drama film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Agent Revelation, movie for the Agent series (2021)

Original title: Agent Revelation

Series: Agent series

Previous entries in the series: Agent (2017)

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic fantasy drama, Style: sci-fi, fantasy, futuristic fantasy, thriller, action, aliens, super-human abilities

Release: 2021.01.21

Watched: very recent (2022.02), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Agent Revelation, a futuristic fantasy drama movie for the Agent series from 2021. It's about a man with superhuman powers coming into terms with his own powers. The Agent Revelation film is watchable but boring, I only recommend it to dedicated fans of the genre.

Agent, movie for the Agent series (2017) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
video © Inflection Ltd. (company dissolved)

The Agent (2017) is a contemporary fantasy action / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Agent, movie for the Agent series (2017)

Original title: Agent / Agent Intelligence

Series: Agent series

Previous entries in the series: -

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy action / thriller, Style: sci-fi, thriller, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, action, aliens, super-human abilities

Release: 2017.03.27

Watched: very recent (2022.02), first time

Rating: Bad (1 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Agent, a contemporary fantasy action / thriller movie for the Agent series from 2017. It's about a group of friend running into something strange in the desert. The Agent film is boring, I don't recommend it to anyone.