I found these “Toymovies” hysterical as a kid - I suspect they are less so now.

Probably, they are full of jokes we might tentatively class as “of their time”.

The point is,Reptilian Risingis sort of Toymovie: The Game.

A paper and cardboard tabletop set with glowing fake lava and miniature figures arranged across it, from comedy strategy game Reptilian Rising

The reservations mostly concern the humour.

This is one of those retro parodies that falls over itself to pile reference atop allusion atop in-joke.

I get it, St George - you’re a braying blue-blooded spoof.

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hey put that line about ye olde butt-kicking on cooldown.

I was tempted to stop playing, after a few moments of St Georgian patter.

Beneath the whimsy, Reptilian Rising is quite a sober tactics game.

He has it coming, the bellowing nuisance.

Let us rip the cardboard.

Also, maybe a simulation of authentic wear and tear?

I kind of want my Einstein to look like the dog has tried to eat him.

Reptilian Rising doesn’t have a release date yet.

While we’re talking figurines, let me nudge you towards rad Celtic oddityJuderoand the work ofJack King-Spoonerin general.

If Reptilian Rising is Adam & Joe, King-Spooner’s creations have more in common withMad God.