Hi Folks,
Can't change the title of the old thread, so figured I should start a new thread about the Kraken getting launched - and FUNDED on day 1!
Now we're looking get our Kraken painted! (that sounds so weird) So we can move on to our Giant Skeleton Warrior Sculpt! :D
Come check us out.
Kraken is PAINTED!! BOOYAH! We're now moving on to the Giant Skeleton - and we've added more pledge levels!
Jump in for $20 - doooo iiiiit. ;)
Dotting. I want to do this. But I'm a bit KS'ed out with the Reaper and Stonehaven Gnome ones. I will watch this with interest though...wait...dangit...ok $20 in.
I can feel the power of the Kraken already........
And painted too. Life is good. :-)
Looking forward to the painted skeletons. They look amazing.
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Pendin, I lol'd.
Greyhaze, the Kraken "mini" is awesome. All three versions; unpainted, painted, and the kickstarter exclusive painted version. I'm supporting your project. Looks like the unpainted Firbolg Skeleton stretch goal will be reached soon enough and then on to the painted version.
I have all the existing DC minis and they are top quality, so I can't wait until this project is completed to get new ones.
Thanks oddbender!
Just added a KickBack offer for backers.
If you've pledged $100 you get a $10 credit.
OR
If you've pledged $200 you get a $20 credit.
Also, new graphic spreadsheet check it out.
Brilliant, that might just put me over-the-top for backing this. As I've also backed the previous pair of KS's.
That'll stack. :)
The Kraken is pretty decent, but I'm really looking forward to the painted Firbolg Skeleton! I'll be getting a couple of those. The next mini though, the Peryton, does not peak my interest at all. Hopefully there are others who like it / want it, but I won't be putting any money towards it. On the plus side, all the minis after it do interest me, so hopefully the "Peryton hurdle" is cleared quickly so we can start working towards the others.
I want a peryton. Maybe two.
For folks that are only interested in minis, we've added the Netherworld pledge level! :)
This can also work for those that wish to bypass the Kraken.
There is lots of variety, so hopefully for folks that don't want a certain mini - there are bunch that do. :)
Can you tell me how I can pledge in such a way as to get a couple of each painted mini? I'm not interested in unpainted minis nor the other stuff.
Cheers
Rainbow Road or Netherworld is a newly added pledge level and sounds like your best bet.
With Rainbow Road you get the Kraken painted and can add anything you like. This combines with our Kickback credit for a bonus $10 or $20 in extra goodies.
With Netherworld you can pick and choose any miniatures you like, and we've incorporated at $15 credit with this pledge level.
On the kickstarter site it says on the levels for $15 you can get a large at the Canopy level, but in the diagrams Canopy is listed as $20. Which is it?
Thanks for catching that! We dropped the pledge level to $15 and hadn't changed the image to match it.
We've now made our $22k goal and have the Firbolg Skeleton Pre-painted!
On to the Peryton!
Added some new pics for the Peryton, wings have been tilted upwards, paint has been added.
We've also rounded the Kraken's base. :)
You can see the changes here http://dungeoncrawler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=975&start=75
Want to bypass the Kraken and get smaller minis? Here are some options with Canopy and the 4 pack deal.
USA - CANOPY LEVEL $37
Get x1 KS PAINT Firbolg Skeletons
Get x4 PPM Firbolg Skeletons
CANADA - CANOPY LEVEL $52
Get x2 KS PAINT Firbolg Skeleton (Shipping Cred)
Get x4 PPM Firbolg Skeletons
INTERNATIONAL - CANOPY LEVEL $52
Get x1 KS PAINT Firbolg Skeleton
Get x4 PPM Firbolg Skeletons
International gets the raw end of the deal right now, however, if you buddy up, you can get a somewhat ok deal...
Add 1 more 4 pack and you'll be over $60 ($27 + $27 +$15), then you can use Loyalty credit and Referral credit. If you have both credits for $10, you can get another KS Painted Firbolg Skeleton for a matching set.
If you've seen today's update, you'll see that we're offering free rewards as we unlock certain stretch goals (approximately every 3rd model).
We had something like this planned originally, but we've cranked it up a notch and made it a "reveal" rather than a "surprise".
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeoncrawler/dungeon-crawler-fantasy- miniatures/posts/439540
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Not only is the Colossal Kraken funded, (How many Colossals can you get your hands on?), but the Giant Firbolg Sleleton is funded. And now this KS is close to getting a Peryton funded. How many miniatures have you seen of this classic monster from the very first edition of D&D? And next up is a Mermaid.
For those that like their miniatures, this is one awesome KS to get miniatures of things never before seen in plastic and prepainted too.
I heard you guys almost did a baba yaga's hut, with reign of winter out I was awfully interested to hear what happened to it...
The Hut is still on the list of "to-do", but we're trying to reach smaller goals first.
New update, our Jungle Kickstarter Paint version of the Botanimoth!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeoncrawler/dungeon-crawler-fantasy- miniatures/posts/441827
Two weeks to go!
We've added a pair of entry point pledge levels with just minis. You can Add-on as you like, they are unlimited.
SKELETON CREW $30
x5 Firbolg Skeletons, your choices of paint or unpaint schemes (yes, you can mix).
DEEP SEA CREW $100
x1 Kraken, your choices of paint or unpaint schemes.
x5 Firbolg Skeletons, your choices of paint or unpaint schemes (yes, you can mix).
... The next mini though, the Peryton, does not peak my interest at all. Hopefully there are others who like it / want it, but I won't be putting any money towards it. On the plus side, all the minis after it do interest me, so hopefully the "Peryton hurdle" is cleared quickly so we can start working towards the others.
Sadly it looks like the "Peryton hurdle" will not be cleared. (Don't even think I've seen $1 added over the last 48 hours). For Kickstarter projects like this I think it is important that the miniatures being offered appeal to a majority of the market.
Ever since D&D introduced their Harbinger set, I have been a devout follower and plasti-crack addict. I have camped all the official miniature discussion forums. Based on this experience, I can say I cannot recall seeing discussion on people wanting a Peryton miniature. I'm not saying that "some" people don't want one, but I am saying that most people do not have a "desire" to have one. I'm probably somewhere in the middle of that range. I am a collector and I appreciate adding new creatures to my collection, but I still like to have a creature that will likely be used at the gaming table.
Greyhaze, has done a good job in the past of identifying miniatures which there is a sizable demand for. In general, these miniature offerings reflect that too. Based on my experience and judgement, I am confident in saying that there would be a fair amount of consumer demand for:
- Mermaid
- Massive Tentacle (Especially since it is compatible with the Kraken).
- Firbolg Zombie
- Water Elemental Lord
These minis are in my "undecided" category:
- Botanimoth: I've never heard of it, or had use for one, or seen discussions of people wanting one. That said, it appears to be a plant creature (which is under-represented in pre-painted mini lines) and to me it has sort of a cthulhu-ish look to it, which would draw in quite a few more interested persons. I do want one, but I am unsure if there is large enough demand for one.
- Jellyshroom: Also a mini that I have never had a use for or seen any discussion about a demand for them. This is one of those minis that just look cool to me so I want some, but I suspect for those people that only buy minis that they plan to use -- these too may have little demand.
Well, that is my IMHO review of these minis. I hope that the information I have posted (or the further discussion of people offering their opinions and critiquing mine) will assist Greyhaze in further Kickstarter endeavors. To me this Kickstarter has already been a great success, getting 2 minis that I am excited about adding to my collection, and I thank Greyhaze for making it happen.
Kor, as I write this the KS is $200 away from getting the peryton. While the KS did hit a lull, it has progressed a bit over the past couple of days. There are 9 days left. Still time for painted perytons and, possibly, the mermaid.
Thank you both.
Scrollkeeper, you could totally be right. I do believe that often a good deal can change opinions though.
The current goal has been a back and forth struggle, but we are very close to reaching it, which has only happened in the last 2-3 days.
We're still optimistic. :)
The KS is only 2/3 over, so there is certainly lots of time to reach the mark, and beyond. I highly suspect that if the massive tentacle was next in line instead of the mermaid, that there would be a sudden influx of cash. My Kraken is going feel like its missing something without those tentacles :)
Hey Kor, we tried running a poll for popularity the Peryton was still tops, the mermaid was next. It's really hard to tell what the most popular minis are with a small sampling though.
http://dungeoncrawler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=988
HOWEVER - the Peryton is funded! Now on to the painted version!
Also, check out our pledge levels, and if you're in the SKY HIGH pledge levels - we have some cool news for you too! :)
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeoncrawler/dungeon-crawler-fantasy- miniatures/posts/448247
It seems I missed the poll. I was going to suggest doing one.
Those results are very different from what I would have imagined. I thought for sure the massive tentacle would have had higher support. I now think I must be out of touch with what people are interested in for minis. I would have thought the ranking order would come up something like:
1. Massive Tentacle (especially based on the demand for the original tentacle set.)
2. Water Elemental Lord
3. Firbold Zombie
4. Mermaid
5. Botanimoth
6. Peryton
7. Bases
Going by those results, its almost the opposite :)
Well, there's still lots of time left... if we can get them all done then the order doesn't really matter :)
Perytons yes!
I will need eight of them to hunt down my players.
I'd love to get em all! :)
(The poll is still running if you're interested in voting.)
Eight! You're a monster! ;)
I'd love to get em all! :)
This made a neuron fire in my brain and now I have the old Pokemon theme stuck in my head. I need help to wash my mind clean.
heheh, sorry about that. :)
We just had some huge news this morning from Fat Dragon Games! They have offered to give our backers a free copy of the build-it-yourself SEA DRAGON! :sweet:
Now your Kraken can get pesky adventurers to do battle with it on the high seas! Anyone that backs us for a Kraken gets this PDF included. :cool:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeoncrawler/dungeon-crawler-fantasy- miniatures/posts/448748
That is very kind of them. It is nice to see the cross marketing going on.
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Those results are very different from what I would have imagined. I thought for sure the massive tentacle would have had higher support. I now think I must be out of touch with what people are interested in for minis. I would have thought the ranking order would come up something like:1. Massive Tentacle (especially based on the demand for the original tentacle set.)
2. Water Elemental Lord
3. Firbold Zombie
4. Mermaid
5. Botanimoth
6. Peryton
7. BasesGoing by those results, its almost the opposite :)
Well, there's still lots of time left... if we can get them all done then the order doesn't really matter :)
Different strokes!
My list would be more like the following:
1. Mermaid (This is a very well known mythological creature that has never been made in PPM. This surprises me.) Plus the sculpt is really sweet.
2. Water Elemental Lord (The Water Elemental has never been made in the Huge Size. So badly needed!)
3.) Peryton - This is a classic 1st Edition Monster Manual creature that has never been made in PPM.
4.) Botanimoth - Muck Graul! We do not have a plant creature in the Huge Size category, This would be nice to have.
5.) Massive Tentacle - This would be a nice plus to go with the Kraken. There are a number of things out there to proxy if all you are looking for is a massive tentacle.
6.) Firbolg Zombie - There have been a couple of Large Zombies made in PPM, but none that will look like this.
7.) Bases - I really like the bases, but minis will always come ahead of them.
Once I have my unkindness of painted Perytons, it will be the Botanimoth that I really want next. Not to say I don't want a few Mermaids but having my players slowly pulled to the gaping jaws of a massive little shop of horrors after they had to run from the Perytons sounds sweet.
No I am not this evil to my players, but I can think it.
Remember Fat Dragon Games have their own KS that finishes in a bit. Here.
Congratulations on the Peryton. And hopefully this balloons even more.
Fat Dragon Games rocks. :)
Some more new/freebies.
When we make our Mermaid Stretch Goal, everyone that has pledged for a mini - will get a Mermaid included.
Peryton is painted!
On to the Mermaid.
Peryton is painted!
On to the Mermaid.
Huzzah
Am I right that at the $10 pledge level you could choose the peryton (or mermaid if it makes it there)? And then add on other miniatures from that, or is the peryton only available as an add on that level (i.e. you have to choose one of the older miniatures)?
@ $10 level, you can choose any 1 medium mini (including; pertyon, mermaid when we make it or the old ones).
Also, as a reward, you'll get +1 mermaid when we reach our goal - now only $700 away!
I see it is really getting close to the mermaid.
Question regarding the 4-pack of painted firbolgs. Are these all the same paint scheme or can we inter-mix? If I choose 4 of them, I would like 2 regular paint and 2 kickstarter paint.
As of today you can inter-mix (just announced it). :)
As of today you can inter-mix (just announced it). :)
That's great. You drained some more plasti-crack money from me.
I'm also going to assume that the tentacle goal is also going to be reached in the next few days, so I have thrown my money in for that as well. The hardest decision was between 4 or 8 of them. Just getting 1 was never an option :)