Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Reaper Bones Kickstarter

Anyone who wasn't convinced that Kickstarter and Indiegogo had changed miniatures gaming with Zombicide, OGRE and Sedition War, well... you're about to see one that hits home for more people. Reaper Miniatures, the Texas based miniatures company, has started up a campaign to accelerate funding on their new Bones line. Reaper Bones miniatures are re-casts of older Reaper sculpts but in plastic. The plastic in this case lowers the price to ludicrous levels. I mean, you can get a pack of six Kobolds for $3.50, or an Ogre or a Troll for $2.50. Their Minotaur is their most expensive mini yet, weighing in at a hefty three dollars and fifty cents. Reaper minis were never all that expensive, but these prices are really silly. Here are some of the minis they're planning on expanding their range with:
Soon to be Reaper Bones minis My favorite is the Julie Guthrie Paladin standing on the dragon head. It won Gencon's sculpting competition last year. It looks like they're not going to the bottom of the barrel here, these are some of their best sculpts.
Well, they want to expand the range more quickly using Kickstarter funds to make more molds. Otherwise, the high cost of molds combined with the low price point on the minis would meant that they'd be rolling this out slowly. And all of us fans want minis now. They have a bunch of great rewards set up- many of them at lower pledge levels. They've made a limited edition Kickstarter Sophie for it. Kickstarter Sophie Think of it a little like the Sedition Wars or Zombicide Kickstarters, only without the premise that they'll give you a game along with your tons of minis. And they're already starting to add rewards to the $100 level. They're currently at 67 minis for $100. Their next stretch goal will turn that into 71 minis, and we all know where it goes from there. With thirty one days to go, this could probably keep you painting for a very long time.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Sodapop post pic of Steampunk Mario

Ok, they originally called him a Dwarven Spelunker, and now they're calling him a Starguild Sapper. It doesn't matter, since I'm either going to call him Mario, Luigi or Wario depending on what color I paint him. And I've been waiting to see a good pic of this mini for almost a year, so he's getting re-posted: Starguild Sapper I'll sure be happy to paint him up.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Couples vs. Zombies

You know, back when I first started making wedding cake toppers, I really had no idea how many people there were out there who, like me, think that fighting zombies off with your true love sounds like a great idea. Here are a few of the full dioramas of zombie fighters that I've created recently: Victorious couple This couple have already finished the fight. But here are a few more that are still in the middle of it: Kilt etc. Street Clothed Zombies More formal Zombies

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Alien Dungeon shows off their largest mini yet

Ok, Alien Dungeon right now is showing us some things they're putting together for Fanticide (a game developed by several talented former Games Workshop developers including Andy Chambers and Rick Priestly). These developers have said that they made this game into everything they've ever wanted in a game. Apparently, they've always wanted some really strange factions. I think their best faction is the creeps- the eyeball monster faction. And here's the Creepy Monther:
Creepy Mother

Alas, more Puppets

Ok, for those of you who have been following this blog for a while, you will have seen a few minis from Puppet Wars show up now and again. So this probably shouldn't be surprising anyone: Pandora Victoria Joss Sebastion Mature Nephilim Hooded Rider in Blue Ronin Pig Bette Noir

Alas, more Puppets

Ok, for those of you who have been following this blog for a while, you will have seen a few minis from Puppet Wars show up now and again. So this probably shouldn't be surprising anyone: Pandora Victoria Joss Sebastion Mature Nephilim Hooded Rider in Blue Ronin Pig Bette Noir