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We’ve finished the moulds for the last two of the original 15mm Cimexian bugs – the Thysan flyer and Orthron VTOL. These give the Cimexians an aerial capability, spitting plasma death (and other unspeakable substances) from above.<\/p>\n

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BUG-007<\/a> – Thysan Flyer – \u00a36.00
\nBUG-008<\/a> – Orthron VTOL – \u00a35.00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We’ve finished the moulds for the last two of the original 15mm Cimexian bugs – the Thysan flyer and Orthron VTOL. These give the Cimexians an aerial capability, spitting plasma death (and other unspeakable substances) from above. 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