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Let them fight!

The brave men, women, and plucky holographic AI of Garrison Alpha (ie, the protagonists of the 28mm webcomic) officially endorse the Mini-Russ:

Hmm, three new challengers. We may have to go by order of entry and have Pyroalchi Vs Olthannon.

KidCthulu will have to wait to see who comes next to challenge the Mighty-Mini-Russ.

Excited to get stuck in to another match. The Askaris of Thoth vs Forge World Labrunnia Ix. Or something like that. We’ll how the messaging goes.

I love both the gribbly horror and the Tekno-Rex. This stuff is cool. Even though I don't fully understand it, I feel like I should sponsor the Rekno-R3x since the very first post on my blog was converting a dinosaur toy. Keep the cool battle reports coming

That’s great, thanks Syro_.

So the third heat will be Mini-Russ Vs Tekno-R3X

Leaving the fourth heat The Gribblemeister Vs The GreatPumpkin whenever we get some sponsors.

The tournament is taking shape rightly.

And as a final we'll make a free for all! Pure chaos!

I have a plan for the semi finals and the final. But we’ll focus on the heats for now.

The next battle will take place in the mean streets of NewTonk City!

New Tonk City- the famous seaport on the Gulf of Tonk-in....

Isn’t that where the Battleship Potonkkin sank?

Next battle, Organ Tonk vs Rocket Tonk will be played tomorrow night.

Spread the word, if anyone else wants to get their support in. The last two available contenders are the Gribbler and the Great Pumpkin.

The Tonkengines tactics were Khorne approved with the headlong charge but tzeentch wasn’t favouring him with the dice throws! It’s a shame the Nekomimi Skytroopers hadn’t filled that balloon with hydrogen for a real explosive result that would please all the gods!

Seriously, nice battle rep! Hope you had fun.

Loving Tekno-R3X, certainly matches the Kawasaki visuals

Cheers gobert. Glad you enjoyed the match even though your Tonk was beaten. I’m hoping to do a wooden spoon battle royal for all the Tonks that don’t make it to the final so Gobert the Tonk Engine will ride again at some point.

In the meantime, I have the next battle report almost written up. Any sponsorship message content that you’d like to included you can still PM me before the post goes up. But I’m excited to get this one out soon. It was a great battle!

Thanks for joining us again today for the second heat in this hotly contested Tournament of Tonkdom.
Motty the Goblin here and today we are hosted in Tonklands largest hive New Tonk City where Team Olthannon’s Organ Gun toting Scrap yard creation is facing off against the Deadly Duke’s of the Desert Team Pyroalchi



The Underhive Arena here is buzzing with anticipation and the crowd is already starting to get edgy. Lots of support for both of our challengers here today, as it’s an Admech Vs Votan showdown. However there appears to be some dispute within the fan base over one of the Tonks with both the Dwarfs and the grots claiming support for Team Olthannon’s Organ Tonk. Will the crude stylings of a Grot-style rust-bucket coupled with the excellence of Dwarfish gunnery engineering be a winning combination? Or will the Admech’s Rocket-toting tank-hunter prove hotter than desert sand and twice as deadly?

The Tonks are moving into position so while they complete their final checks we’ll have a message from our sponsors.



Ho ho ho! Fythuwald here!

We at the Cooperative are proud to sponsor such a mighty multi-barrelled vehicle. A specialty ale is being brewed for the inevitable victory. Honky Tonk Porter will be widely available to all fans, far and wide. Our Cooperative vessels are ploughing the space waves to bring delicious alcohol for the simple trade price of all your minerals and ores.



Check out our Hold at # Olthannon's Oscillating Orchard of Opportunity #

In orbit you'll find the Explorator Fleet of Xantheos Lazarin and The Knights of Fey space marines chapter. There's something for everyone so come on down! "



We here at Forgeworld Bagwa are experts in armoured warfare. Our new Rocket Tonk is but the latest in a long line of specialised armoured assault vehicles currently on deployment with the 2nd Thoth Askaris

The mighty Hyppogryph Kiune

and the nimble Pegasus "Nahisisa"

are but two examples of our unique creations. We are confident that our specially designed Rocket Tonk will prove itself the superior machine.


“Thanks to both teams, lots there to get your Tonk-loving teeth into. Now, both challengers are in position, it’s over to tonight’s Match Official Commissar Felix Krach to blow the starting whistle.”



As the engines roar the Tonk drivers have their first decision to make. The Olthorgan Tonk traversing along the outside while the Rocket Wagon takes the plunge into the heart of this maze of an arena.



Team Pyro have found a perfect ambush position now and as the yellow Honky Tonk emerges they open fire with a savage volley of rockets.



First Blood to team Pyro with Commissar Krach scoring that as not just one but two hull damage points! A definite statement of intent for the opening shot of the match.

Electing to bring this match-up to close quarters team Olthannon, their heads still ringing drive forward at ramming speed.



But the boys on Forgeworld Bagwa have done their engineering homework and it’s only rusty yellow armour plate hitting the deck here with Krach scoring that a further hull point against team Olthannon.

The grots in the crowd are spitting furious contempt at referee here but he’s got the rule book in hand and won’t hear any calls for a recount. It’s 3-0 to team Pyro in the early rounds of this matchup.

But what’s this? The Rocket Wagon is driving up the crowd access ramp and onto the gantry way! Is that allowed?



The Dwarfs in the crowd seem to be engaged in some heated debate on the matter but Commissar Felix Krach is checking the rule-book and… Yes! He rules that, “When a ramp has been deployed all players are obliged to use it to enhance the entertainment value of the game.” Askari supporters are gathering around the vehicle now heedless of potential incoming fire as the Rocket Tonk takes a commanding position above the stricken Olthorgan Tonk.



But the crew in the grounded Tonk have seen the danger and also the opportunity here. They waste no time in manoeuvring for a shot but step on the gas and proceed to the bottom of the ramp, now threatening the rear of the perhaps overconfident Askaris.



Now we seem to have both Tonks up on the gantryways heading for an aerial clash. The Askaris keeping the height advantage move into a firing position first but their targeting system must be confused by all the scrap metal around and they shot goes awry.



Now the Organ gun fires off a close range volley into the side of the Askari machine putting a point on the board for team Olthannon at last. A tremendous below or support goes up from the chorus of Dwarfs on the opposite gantryway as the driver powers up the ramp for a T-Bone Ram! That’s a second hit closing the gap to 3-2.

It’s all too much excitement for the grots in the crowd as something of a riot has erupted. One of the grots has hijacked a vintage display racer and has run over Felix Krach! The Match official is down!



But don’t worry folks, the Dwarfs have picked up the Referee’s copy of“Die Einsatzregeln für Panzerkämpfe” and are busy translating it into Khuzdul as the Tonk battle carries on regardless with yet another decisive hit on the Rocket Tonk evening the odds now with the new Dwarf officials calling it 3 apiece!



It’s all to play for as the melee continues here at NewTonk City Area. The joyriding grot having left the ref in his dust has made a move against the supporters of opposing team.



It’s descending into a real slobberknocker down here.
That’s right folks, Motty the Goblin commentator, reporting live from the front line where there are already more bodies down on the arena floor than there are Tonks!



But the shells still flying over my head have just put Team Olthannon into the lead after clawing back a massive 3-0 deficit to make it 3-4.



But it’s a short lived lead as the aggressive Rocket Tonk powers through the crowd on the attack evening up the score before colliding with an almighty crack.
The Orangutan down in the Bagwa control bunker is throwing a hissy fit and yes, a look to the Dwarf judges confirms that it appears the crack was the Askari machine taking another point of damage. And the crew in the Organ Tonk are wasting no time in capitalising on their newly gained momentum. In a surprise move they throw it into reverse and launch themselves back down to the area floor, amazingly avoiding damage, the bodies below providing something of a soft landing.



It’s neck and neck now with 4 points each as the Organ Tonk takes a shot from the floor which seems to have left the Rocket Wagon reeling. It’s engine has flooded and conked out.



The dwarfs have come ringside here to get a better view of the unfolding action. As the Askaris work to restart their engine and bring their guns to bear but the Organ Gunner has stolen the initiative reloading and firing again! Another volley into the exposed flank of the stricken Tonk taking the 6th and final point of damage and claiming an incredible come-back victory for team Olthannon.



I’m here with the fans celebrating a big win after an absolute corker of a clash. Dwarfs and Goblins apparently celebrating together. Still none the wiser on who’s crewing that Tonk, but apparently it doesn’t matter. Can you tell me how you’re feeling after that impressive come-back victory?”

“Praise be to þunorslieht, the hammer of the ancestors! The Organ Gun proves it’s worth again. The Brew-Kyn will be busy this night!”

“Praise be indeed. And what about the gobo contingent? There will be fungus ale by the quaggon tonight no doubt?”

“We are da grotz! We are da Grotz! We are da We are da We are da Grotz! “

Well there you have it folks. Team Olthannon through to the semi finals and another big match up just around the corner. Join us again when the Mighty-Mini-Russ of Garrison Alpha will face down the Jurassic jaws of Syro_’s Tekno-Rex. And if your down in the Underhive of NewTonk City tonight the drinks are on Fythuwald.

Wow! Wow! Wow! I was on the edge of my space-seat that whole match. A great victory for the Cooperative and proof that Dwarves is green and Green is best! Wait that's not right...

What a game! What a machine! What a TONK!

Yeah,that was awesome. And the Askaris are fair players, so congratulations to the Cooperative. May they fare well in the coming duels

That was delightfully insane! What a great batrep for a great game

Terrific match! Talk about your 'Big Horn Mating Ritual Ramming Strategy!

For terrain like that, if only someone had thought of a flying Tonk Wait a second....

Looking for that third elimination round- come on sponsors!

Glad everyone’s enjoying the show.

The third match-up has been played (not telling who won) but not written up yet.

Syro_ and KidCthulu do send me any sponsor message information you’d like to include when you can.

Also I’m hoping for two more sponsors for the two remaining Tonks. So if anyone out there knows a Nids or Undead player who’d like to be featured give them a nudge and send them over here.
Could be anyone really, doesn’t need to be on-theme, but it does help to make the connection.

I could sponsor the Great Pumpkin with a “Sculpting for the Kids” theme but I really don’t want to be in a position where after asking for lots of participation l’m crowning myself king of the Tonks. Would be a shame.

So help us out. Spread the word. Find us two more sponsors.

And also, have yourselves a merry little Christmas.

This is a beautiful thread mate - you've made some awesome models, introduced me to a new game, given me some ideas on school clubs to run in the new year, and have sparked the hobby bug in me after a long hiatus - I've started to build my own tonks in the last week or so and it's the most fun I've had in yonks.

I don't play either undead or nids - although I did paint a nids kill team for KT18 - but if you can't find a fitting sponsor I'd love to get on board - I am really enjoying reading through the reports.

Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing!

Great news tzurk. Delighted to be spreading the joy of Tonk worldwide. I’ve had a look at your gang of Tonk creations and I’m looking forward to seeing them painted.

I’ll hold out for one more sponsor and allow them to pick which Tonk they want if you’re not bothered with way. In the meantime if you have anything by way of a sponsorship message that you’d like to share PM me. (That goes for Syro_ and KidCthulu too) It’s all about letting folks know what you do and where they can find it.

Getting ready to post the next battle report very soon. And the 4th heat will be played as soon as we get one more hand in the air.

Thanks for another fun Tonk bat rep, theCrowe. I especially enjoyed the driving into the stands and the grot hijacking the vintage car
Congrats to Olthannon and the organ gun tonk.
I'll get working on the sponsorship message, I had wanted to craft something special to show support for the tonk battles, but I'm having less time than I hoped for, and you are doing an amazing job cranking these out.

I would love to sponsor the gribbly monstrosity. As a ravenous nid player it is right up my alley!

 theCrowe wrote:
Great news tzurk. Delighted to be spreading the joy of Tonk worldwide. I’ve had a look at your gang of Tonk creations and I’m looking forward to seeing them painted.

I’ll hold out for one more sponsor and allow them to pick which Tonk they want if you’re not bothered with way. In the meantime if you have anything by way of a sponsorship message that you’d like to share PM me. (That goes for Syro_ and KidCthulu too) It’s all about letting folks know what you do and where they can find it.

Getting ready to post the next battle report very soon. And the 4th heat will be played as soon as we get one more hand in the air.

Sponsorship message sent!

Let's gooooooooo tzurkTONK (whichever form it takes - not stressed!)

Exciting to have our final two sponsors for the fourth and final heat!

The Great Pumpkin will be the tzurkTonk Vs Rabid’s Gribbley Horror. Really looking forward to getting that match-up played as soon as I can though it might be next weekend.

In the meantime, KidC hasn’t been well over the holidays but is preparing a special something for this so I’ve been giving them a chance to get that ready before I post the next report.

In anticipation of semi finals I’d ask Meer_Cat and Olthannon to maybe have a think about what they’d like for their messages. This time we’ll keep it simple, maybe just one link to something you want everyone to know about, anything at all, a great hobby YouTube channel you’ve followed for years, a podcast you listen to while painting or a game you wish more people knew about and played. Anything you think we need to know. Sound good?

Check your inbox, Crowe

Another great matchup and another great location! Motty the Goblin joining you here from the Dino-plains of Tonktopia where our third heat is about to get underway.



Today it’s Team Syro_ bringing us the terrifying Tekno-Rex Vs KidCthulu’s Mighty Mini-Russ of Garrison Alpha.
Will the finest Tonk in the imperial arsenal prevail or will the teched-up toy Dino come out on top? The show is about to begin with the piper out there warming up the crowd.



While the Tonks are heading out to their starting positions we’ll have a brief message from our sponsors.



Mighty Mini-Russ sponsored by painter, gamer, and comic artist “Kid Cthulhu" Fortney



Kid Cthulhu's Comics:

Woohoo! Let's go Tekno-Rex!
Thanks for the fun battle report theCrowe. All the wandering dinos were an entertaining touch.

That was a real nailbiter! In most games, I usually lose before turn 3

Thanks for the chance to sponsor and an enjoyable batrep to round out my weekend.

Syro_ wrote:Woohoo! Let's go Tekno-Rex!
Thanks for the fun battle report theCrowe. All the wandering dinos were an entertaining touch.

Yeah, I’m glad some of them got in the way a couple of times and made a bit of an impact on the game, though there were quite a few that scattered away off throughout the battle who could’ve made a big difference if they’d gone a different direction. It was a very fun little map gimmick.

KidCthulhu wrote:That was a real nailbiter! In most games, I usually lose before turn 3

Thanks for the chance to sponsor and an enjoyable batrep to round out my weekend.

Thanks for getting in on the action. I’ve been reading some of your webcomics and it’s gotten me thinking about drawing again. Maybe I could get into this webcomic thing myself with a Waaagh Smirking webcomic.

Well, Comic Fury is the free host I use for all of my comics and the community is great.

Let me know if/when you launch Smirking and I'll draw up some fan art

Who knew Tonking with Dinosaurs was the next big BBC show?

Looked like an excellent game, brave work by the Russ at the end to ram the Rex, shame it didn't play off. Bravo to the Jungle is Massiv Rex.