Right now it about $1.03 per miniature for the vampire level ($100 for currently 97 minis).
Once it reaches the $285K level, it will be about $0.98 per miniatures for the vampire level ($100 for 102 minis).
This thing is just bananas. I don't know when I'll have time to paint all of these miniatures, all I know is I want to see what's in that mausoleum. And there's still 19 days left.
Agreed...I want to BADLY crack open those doors and see what's peering out.
The Klocke minis are funded! The next stretch goal has been revealed. It's a combo goal. Townsfolk minis added to the vampire pledge, and a wicked miniatures case for 25 bucks available to every one.
I think this goal puts the vampire pledge at 1 dollar per mini.
Less than, in fact.
Best. Deal. Ever.
Damn, quarter of a million bucks! Divided by the contributors, that's an average of $150 per backer.
And I'm sure there are others like me who have not raised their pledges up yet from a token amount... Still over two weeks, its quite possible we could double what we're seeing today.
Can I just say WOW on the $310k stretch? WOW!
Can I just say WOW on the $310k stretch? WOW!
I'm gonna echo that sentiment, and add "ZOMG WHAT'S UNDER THE OTHER WINGED GRAVE MARKER?!?!!"
(I'm guessing it's Rauthuros, that nasty little big demon of theirs, which will be an awesome addition if it is.)
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Clear red/orangey fire elementals. Spiffy.
You can look at a 360 degree version of Rauthuros here: http://www.reapermini.com/reapervision
First this is one awesome Kickstarter. Awesome.
Must make funds, I am glad I found out about this kickstarter you will have my pledge.
Thanks everybody! I'm trying not be super spammy, but as we've met 13 stretch goals in 15 days, it's hard not to want to crow!
The more you push, the better this deal gets, I'm all over the shameless promotion!
This is one of the few Kickstarters that I actually give a damn about.
Crow away sir. Keep this thread trending so everyone sees and pledges!
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I have some questions that probably are best in their own thread but ...
I haven't painted minis in probably 20 years. I am 100% prepainted plastic minis these days, but these bones have me really intrigued!
How easy are they to paint? Do you need to prime or otherwise prepare them or can you just jump in and start painting? Any paints you would recommend for these? I would assume Reaper has paints that are well suited for painting these?
i just might need to take the plunge and toss some gold into this kickstarter!
I have some questions that probably are best in their own thread but ...
I haven't painted minis in probably 20 years. I am 100% prepainted plastic minis these days, but these bones have me really intrigued!
How easy are they to paint? Do you need to prime or otherwise prepare them or can you just jump in and start painting? Any paints you would recommend for these? I would assume Reaper has paints that are well suited for painting these?
i just might need to take the plunge and toss some gold into this kickstarter!
Well I haven't painted any of the Bones Series yet, but a quick google search gave them great reviews for painting.
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I have some questions that probably are best in their own thread but ...
I haven't painted minis in probably 20 years. I am 100% prepainted plastic minis these days, but these bones have me really intrigued!
How easy are they to paint? Do you need to prime or otherwise prepare them or can you just jump in and start painting? Any paints you would recommend for these? I would assume Reaper has paints that are well suited for painting these?
i just might need to take the plunge and toss some gold into this kickstarter!
I've painted a bunch of the existing bones - kobolds, orcs, and gnolls. The only prep I did was to wash them in warm soapy water (just in case there was dust or mold release agent still on the mini). No priming required.
To paint them I used regular reaper msp paints and the reaper hd paints. I didn't water the base coat down at all, and then painted the remaining coats as normal (thinned down a bit with water).
Because I'm a novice painter, I've been speed painting and dipping my bones minis in furniture stain at the end. They turned out fine for tabletop quality. The stain worked the same as it does with regular hard plastic minis. They've been banging around in my game bag with no issues.
If you are on the fence, my suggestion is to see if your FLGS has any of the existing bones in stock, they cost between a dollar to three dollars. Grab one and see if you like them.
If you do go for the kickstarter, and you need new paints, there are starter paint sets available as part of it for something like 45% of the retail price (18 bucks for 12 paints).
OK Reaper. Stop taking my money. Well. Don't stop...but dang I might have to skip a few SOMETHING'S this next paycheck with the new stretch goal!
I know...I'm going to have to plunk down more to get these bad boys (or girls)!
Things bumping around in my head:
If you get the vampire set (with all bonus miniatures, including the shown but not reached yet fire elementals) and you got each of the miniature options shown (2 fire giants, 2 frost giants, all 3 dragons, ogre/ettin/gnoll, and 20 orcs), you would currently end up paying $180 for 136 miniatures (which averages out to be about $1.32 per miniature).
So far with 83 unique models (with duplicates of kobolds, rats, goblins, zombies, skeletons, and orcs).
Just looking to pick up some armies. Go with Ghast Level and add the orcpocalypse to it. For $40 ($15 ghast level + $25 option) you'll get:
12 kobolds (4 copies of 3 molds)
12 dire rats (4 copies of 3 molds)
12 goblins (4 copies of 3 molds)
20 orcs (4 copies of 5 molds)
Total of 56 miniatures for $40, coming out to be about $0.71 per miniature).
And with the vampire level, you can add an extra $15 and get another ghast level dungeon pack (one comes with the vampire) if you want even more kobolds, rats, and goblins.
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The frost giant in that link looks like it would work for a huge giant given its relative mass to the ogre and ettin.
Any super plans for Reaper at GenCon.
I think I'll wait till closer to the 25th before I up my pledge. I want to see what else comes down the pike before I make up my mind on what I can afford.
BTW, any ides on where someone could get some bases for these things?
Any super plans for Reaper at GenCon.
Reaper won't be at Gen Con this year, but I believe the Bones line will be at the paint'n'take.
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That's a really good question. If I do jump in and get these (and it's looking like I will :) I definitely want to remove the broccoli-blob base and put them on proper scale round bases.
BTW, any ides on where someone could get some bases for these things?
There are a number of companies that make bases.... depends on what you want - Wood, Plastic, or a plain old US nickle
There are a number of companies that make bases.... depends on what you want - Wood, Plastic, or a plain old US nickle
Such as?
I am looking for non-standard sized bases at the time... so far I didn't exactly find many suppliers for 1/2", 3", 4", 6" and 8" bases.
Bonus cookies if you come up with a supplier that ships to Europe.
Spectral in translucent green. Reaper guys...this is just super stuff to work towards!
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There are a number of companies that make bases.... depends on what you want - Wood, Plastic, or a plain old US nickleThat's a really good question. If I do jump in and get these (and it's looking like I will :) I definitely want to remove the broccoli-blob base and put them on proper scale round bases.
BTW, any ides on where someone could get some bases for these things?
I'd want the standard round, black plastic bases to match all the D&D and Pathfinder pre-painted plastic minis out there.
I'd want the standard round, black plastic bases to match all the D&D and Pathfinder pre-painted plastic minis out there.
What you are looking for is 25 mm (1 inch) and 50 mm (2 inch).
I'd want the standard round, black plastic bases to match all the D&D and Pathfinder pre-painted plastic minis out there.There are a number of companies that make bases.... depends on what you want - Wood, Plastic, or a plain old US nickleThat's a really good question. If I do jump in and get these (and it's looking like I will :) I definitely want to remove the broccoli-blob base and put them on proper scale round bases.
BTW, any ides on where someone could get some bases for these things?
I'd actually recommend getting some of these:
http://www.thewarstore.com/product64617.htm.a picture of them is at http://wargamesfoundry.com/_images/thumbs/FB026_1278504660_340x223.png)
They're square, not round, but they're sunk down, meaning that you can easily glue a broccoli-base into it, and then use pumice gel (such as http://www.thewarstore.com/product43215.html) to cover the broccoli and leave you with a base you can do... whatever you want with.
I've been doing this with my metal DHL minis and it works really well.
I generally use Games Workshop bases, 25 mm round and 50 mm round or square, but I've been playing Warhammer for 20 years and generally have piles of spares...
Any super plans for Reaper at GenCon.Reaper won't be at Gen Con this year, but I believe the Bones line will be at the paint'n'take.
Crap! I was really hoping to pick up some stuff from them at Gencon. i guess I can just put an order together online, but that was one of my favorite stops last time I went. So many minis O.o;
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I'm very interested in this project since the minis look great and the deal just gets better and better. However, I'm hesitant because I've never painted minis before. To all the people with experience, is it something beginners can pick up? I'm no artist (as my players have told me time and again).
I see that paint sets are offered as an option. If i picked up the basic set paints along with my minis could I make a go of it? Some of the figures look very complicated, but I guess I could start with the rats.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Thanks for all of the advice, and links folks.
Short Historian, like you have no experience in painting miniatures. However, my wife and I plan to take this oppurtunity to paint a lot pf miniatures and become capable at painting. We're both naturally artistically inclined so it may be easier for us. We've watched YouTube videos and read guides to understand the processes of painting from priming, applying a base coat, washing and drybrushing. We're going to start with the skeletons and less detailed monsters and slowly work through them to become better so we can tackle the more complicated models. At $100 for curently 105 Bones miniatures, its a steal.
Yeah, I got left back in kindergarten arts and crafts and I can paint an okish mini.
Paint it black , paint it the color you want, and drybrush it with a slightly lighter color. It will look ok.
Bryan are you guys surprised at the pledge leveles right now. Since the original funding level was 30k. Can you share the attitude going on at reaper with how the kickstarter is being felt?
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I'm very interested in this project since the minis look great and the deal just gets better and better. However, I'm hesitant because I've never painted minis before. To all the people with experience, is it something beginners can pick up? I'm no artist (as my players have told me time and again).
I see that paint sets are offered as an option. If i picked up the basic set paints along with my minis could I make a go of it? Some of the figures look very complicated, but I guess I could start with the rats.
Thoughts? Experiences?
There are a lot of really good tutorials out there for new painters. I'm terrible at art stuff and I can knock out a mini that looks better than the wotc prepaints.
Wow, the demons look awesome.
Yesterday I caved and supported the Kickstarter at the $100 level.
With all of the bonus mini's I'm gonna be dead ass broke by the time it comes to pay for this stuff.
CURSE YOU REEEEEEEEAAAAAAAPER!!!!!
What on earth can you guys have left to reveal?! It gets better and better every stretch!