Bombshell Babes Miniatures Kickstarter

[eldargal]

I approve strongly of this.


Bombshell Babes Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bombshellminis/bombshell-babes)

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[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Oh gods, the perfect kickstarter for you. :p

[Psychosplodge]

They look cool, except the sword wielder looks silly.

Potential escher replacements?

[eldargal]

Which sword wielder? There are three wielding swords.:p If you are referring to the 'sword maiden', I agree. I don't like her at all. I approve of her non-waif figure but her huge boots and sword look ridiculous.

[Gotthammer]

Dammit, EG, I need my money! That said I like Patrick Keith's work (and he seems like a nice guy), but I'll wait to see some greens before pledging.


And again with the international postage charges *gumble grumble*

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Still ain't fooling me princess. :p

[eldargal]

Yes I'm waiting for greens too, but I'll probably pledge at least 100. I'm not too interested in the 10 extra sculpt with the mutant thingie though.

[Build]

Bah! I'm slow, was just about to come along and post this as a thread.

[ElectricPaladin]

I have to admit that I'm not impressed. Female minis - frankly, female representations in nerdery - exist on a continuum between "awesome" and "sexualized beyond all reason." These minis aren't all the way on the awkward side. They wouldn't turn me off to a minis line I was already into. But I wouldn't seek them out.

[Build]

To be honest I envy this sculptor, I'd kill (seriously, just send me names and addresses...) for concept artwork of this level before starting a piece.

[Psychosplodge]

I thought I'd replied to this, yes the bikini wearing sword wielder looks ridiculous.

[Wildeybeast]

I think I may actually have to invest in this one. My poor wallet.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

haha, it's like the equivilent of that tentacles & eyeballs one. Yep, definitly is the perfect KS for you.

[DarkDesigner]

Why EG, why you bring this to my attention? I must have that Kaylee... er I mean Maelee model... and now I'm severely regretting not getting the Calamity crew from Sedition wars... anyone know if those will be sold outside of the KS?

[eldargal]

I believe they will. Oh and Reaper is doing the casting of the metal components, so we can be sure the quality will be fine.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Wooooo!

Also, boobs.

[eldargal]

It's met its funding goals, yay! Now onto stretch goals.

[Wildeybeast]

Just made my pledge, my first ever Kickstarter adventure! Excited to see what else is coming now.

[Psychosplodge]

Wooooo!

Also, boobs.

yay bewbs, are we bringing bewbs to every thread now to make up for the forums apparent lack? :D


Just made my pledge, my first ever Kickstarter adventure! Excited to see what else is coming now.

They're good, I remember my first kickstarter adventure, It all began a while ago. On the site commonly known as the book of face, where a small independent band was raising funds to release it's third album. I pledged and got a digital copy as soon as recorded, an early pre-release copy of the special edition cd, and an epic exclusive to backers t-shirt, oh and listed in the special thanks bit... So yeah if you like whats on offer kickstarter adventures can be epic...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Yep.

"I'm bringing boobs to the forums!"

[eldargal]

I was doing that before it was cool.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Bane kills hipsters. :p

Or puts them in charge of Gotham's justice system...

[Build]

Bane kills hipsters. :p

Or puts them in charge of Gotham's justice system...

I have pecs and can bounce them, that counts right? :B

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

No, because you're a cat. :p

[Build]

No, because you're a cat. :p


*cat with pecs.

Fixed.

[eldargal]

Cats are great.

Some more Bombshell Babes concept art:

Betty & Shrapnel
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548063_413166718749050_55235003_n.jpg

Ammo dump bonus for Bomb+ pledges
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/307860_413801312018924_405592830_n.jpg

Vivan Gale
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/223991_413801225352266_1258888426_n.jpg

Steampunk cowgirl, free addition to Bomb pledges:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/377655_413802725352116_562573196_n.jpg

[eldargal]

And a new reinforcement add on for when they hit 60k, Professor Karrick and Thule:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/381234_413799918685730_1652822558_n.jpg

Also if anyone is wondering about Patrick Keiths ability to deliver on the concept art, here is one of his sculpts for Reapers Kickstarter:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/556579_10151150156978057_819607793_n.jpg

And a WIP of Maelee the mechanic (on the right):
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/523292_413167292082326_332620223_n.jpg

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Cat with pecs? O_O

Also, tasty models!

[DrLove42]

Might have to break the Kickstarter cherry on this one....

[DarkDesigner]

Hopefully by the end of the month my gf will have forgotten I assured her I wouldn't pledge towards any more Kickstarters... First I need Maelee, then the Calamity Crew... then I need to take a really good look at the Reaper models and work out which ones would work as a Preacher, Doctor, Pilot wearing a Hawaiian shirt, and a Prostitute...

[eldargal]

35k met, unlcoking Dusty Paige the cowgirl.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/643983_414587248606997_1957099134_n.jpg

When 40k is met we get Vivian Gale as well as this adorable little chap:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/400952_414588161940239_431710968_n.jpg

[Psychosplodge]

Awwwwwwwww, that's adawbs I want one, I will call him Squishy, he will be my squishy, and I'll love him, and hug him, and take care of *ow* He stung me, bad Squishy

[DarkDesigner]

35k met, unlcoking Dusty Gaile the cowgirl.

It's Dusty Paige :) I thought it was a bit odd that they'd have two characters named the same!

[eldargal]

It was early in the morning.:p Fixed it.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Oh EldarGal, why you so bad? :p

[DrLove42]

Can someone clarify things? I want the $55 level, so how mcuh do i need to pledge to get that an include P&P international?

Is that going to be $67 or $78? I'm new to all this stuff!

[eldargal]

67, anything that includes more than three babes gets 12 extra in shipping.:)

[Psychosplodge]

I read it as $67 email them and check?

[DrLove42]

Ta. Backed!

[eldargal]

Anything with more than three babes and a postcard set needs 12 shipping:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/144/995/acb055e53b1002c5fb82bc41563e2f7d_large.jpg?1346812 110
At 55 you get three babes, a postcard set and Maelee so you need the extra 12. :)

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Plaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnneeeeeeesssssssss s

[Psychosplodge]

Don't think you can eat them...

[DrLove42]

Theyve added new concept art for new levles. Can we get to 60k please?

IMbeginning to wish id pledged for more than 3 models.....

[Gotthammer]

You can adjust your pledge amount at any time up until the end, including upping, lowering and changing what reward you select :)
Just click on the 'manage your plede' button at the top of the page.

[DrLove42]

Not sure i can afford a higher pledge...as much as id love to. Good news is the pledge doesnt come out till after my next paycheque...

[DarkDesigner]

Not sure i can afford a higher pledge...as much as id love to. Good news is the pledge doesnt come out till after my next paycheque...

I don't know if they'll run it the same as Reaper and the CMON Kickstarters, but those will have pledge managers that allow you to add to your pledge after they take the initial amount. These have been slated for a possible 2-6 week period after the event, with a month of being open to allow people time to work out what they want.

This means that if you don't have enough for when the pledge is initially taken, you may be able to add to it after saving for a couple more months, but you should definitely check if that's still the case with this one.

[eldargal]

Another freebie unlocked for Bomb pledgers:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0vWivT6Wu9Y/UFJ77i79ndI/AAAAAAAAB-4/Ha0WnRFTJpU/s200/perk3_Relic2.jpg%20

And more concept art:
45k:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-7ExRUq9co/UFE89gL29mI/AAAAAAAAB9k/cLPCQtAdo-w/s1600/BugSpray.jpg

50k:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kB4IR32a1gw/UFID6out59I/AAAAAAAAB-Q/F8GkXLzXwy4/s1600/TetsuKo.jpg
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[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Samurai chick? What is this?

[Psychosplodge]

That Raven sky looks like a cool model.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I just hope they can translate the models from the drawings effectively.

[eldargal]

The WIP of Maelee was quite promising in that regard, and the sculptor has a good track record.

[DrLove42]

De ja vu, sure theres something missing here.

I've upped my pledge to the level with 3 models + a tshirt. Can trade the T shirt in for 2 more models...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I made the topic relevant Doc, your post may have been moved.

[DrLove42]

I jsut have to choose 5 models now! That might be harder said than done

[Psychosplodge]

De ja vu, sure theres something missing here.

I've upped my pledge to the level with 3 models + a tshirt. Can trade the T shirt in for 2 more models...

How many are going to be limited to the kickstarter and which will be available later?

[eldargal]

So far Maelee and the free additions hare KS exclusive, usually retail is also higher as the KS is intended to cover production costs rather than net them a profit. But this isn't always the case.

[Psychosplodge]

I assumed it was to pay for tooling.

[eldargal]

Tooling = production costs.:p

[Psychosplodge]

yeah that was really redundant wasn't it?

[eldargal]

New bonus revealed to go with the ninja girL:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/271083_415153355217053_269943602_n.jpg
Does want.

[Wildeybeast]

Pretty sure she's a samurai, not a ninja. :p I'm soooo glad I backed this KS. I really like the look of Nowada and Tetsu Ko.

[Psychosplodge]

shhh careful you'll get transferred

[DrLove42]

This thing has to get to 50K. I want this;

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[Wildeybeast]

And we've hit 50k! No official word yet, but this gives us samurai girl!

[eldargal]

My brain processes Tetsu Ko as Tesco Sue.:( Update incoming according to the KS comments.

[Wildeybeast]

I suspect the model of Tesco Sue would not be a big seller.

[DrLove42]

I suspect the model of Tesco Sue would not be a big seller.

Complete with a plastic bag accessory? And a shopping trolley

[DarkDesigner]

Complete with a plastic bag accessory? And a shopping trolley

I don't really think this stereotype fits the positive image that they've set out to create...

[DarkDesigner]

So Bombshell Babes as been updated with some WIP shots of the models...

Maelee:
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Betty:
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I'm just going to come out and say it... I think those heads are way too big. It's especially obvious on Betty as she hasn't got hair yet.

Maelee's face doesn't match the drawing either, she's supposed to have a cute little button nose and a round face, but it's too oval. That said, I doubt I could sculpt anywhere near as well, let alone transpose from a drawing... but still.

If this is what the final models will look like I think I'll hold off of backing this one.

[DrLove42]

Yeah I'm not sure on her face either

[eldargal]

It's not as bad as you would expect actually, I went through this with the Raging Heroes Blood Vestals. In the close up pictures like this the heads look oversized but when you actually see them in person/painted they seem in proportion. You could always raise your concerns on the KS and see what their response is.:)

[DarkDesigner]

It's not as bad as you would expect actually, I went through this with the Raging Heroes Blood Vestals. In the close up pictures like this the heads look oversized but when you actually see them in person/painted they seem in proportion. You could always raise your concerns on the KS and see what their response is.:)

I did have a look at the comments on the update this was included in, and actually plenty of people have raised the same issue. Someone has even pointed out what you've said here, about the scale seeming off so close up. But I still think that Maelee's face is too oval and mature looking. I'd have to see her a bit further down the line, but I do think Betty's head is just a smidge too big as well. Hopefully we'll see if they take on their feedback soon, before the KS ends.

[Build]

To be fair the guy is doing a first class job, female faces are horribly hideous to sculpt well.

And by well, I mean, symmetrical cheeks, cheek height and to make sure it looks good from the side. Even when things sculpting wise were going well for me I was lucky to have three heads out of every ten I sculpted work out for me, now I just seem to be stuck in an infinite loop of fail.

The overall head to body ratio on these do not bother me, they're very nicely done overall and the poses are excellent.

[Wildeybeast]

56K, hello cave girl and baby dino sidekick!

2817

2818

[DarkDesigner]

To be fair the guy is doing a first class job, female faces are horribly hideous to sculpt well.

And by well, I mean, symmetrical cheeks, cheek height and to make sure it looks good from the side. Even when things sculpting wise were going well for me I was lucky to have three heads out of every ten I sculpted work out for me, now I just seem to be stuck in an infinite loop of fail.

The overall head to body ratio on these do not bother me, they're very nicely done overall and the poses are excellent.

I can appreciate that, I've never tried to sculpt a face but I realise it's the most difficult bit to get right, I'm just disappointed as she's supposed to be the Kickstarter special mini and I really like the drawing. The body is perfect, it's just the face which isn't quite right.

I just feel that she could do with having the time spent on her to get her exactly like the image, as she's going to be the main draw for many people.

[DarkDesigner]

I just checked out Kicktraq (http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/bombshellminis/bombshell-babes/#chart-daily), is it just me or have those work in progress sculpts killed it? I don't know how many hours are left of the day according to KT, but at time of writing only $473 and 5 new backers for the European stint of the day seems to have tailed off rather...

[Wildeybeast]

It does seem to have dropped right off, though that could be down to any number of factors. There are only two more models revealed for example, neither of which is the strongest in the range.

[DarkDesigner]

I quite like Raven Skye actually, if I did pledge and got a couple of babes along with it I'd be tempted to pick her up. Only $1,000 til they reveal some more figures, hopefully that might pick it up again. Hopefully we might see some progress on the sculpts too.

[isotope99]

I think it's other problem is they're being very conservative with the freebies for their flagship pledge level. Compared to all the stuff others have chucked in it looks a little light at the half way stage.

Now this could be that other KS projects have gotten carried away and promised too much but it compares less favourably.

[DarkDesigner]

I think it's other problem is they're being very conservative with the freebies for their flagship pledge level. Compared to all the stuff others have chucked in it looks a little light at the half way stage.

Now this could be that other KS projects have gotten carried away and promised too much but it compares less favourably.

I do think we've been spoiled by the Reaper, I think Relic Knights and Sedition Wars may be been provoked into offering a lot as well. Probably the 'moar' attitude will wear off as those fade from memory. I certainly haven't gotten the same buzz from any KS since those two, this was the closest I've got.

Anyways, update:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBHoWTlzpNg/UFpHYcMakTI/AAAAAAAACFk/_TAnqDLLwKc/s320/mira.jpg


$70,000+ Sets Inquisitor Mira on the trail of righteousness. When we reach the goal to unlock Mira so she can join your parish as an additional Babes choice at any level that has a Babes choice as a reward.

Have at it.

[DrLove42]

Well they're up to 61K.

Here hoping they hit 70. The inquisitor they've shown off now is nice

[eldargal]

She will make a fine Witch Hunter for my empire army.

Some comparative trends of pledges:

Dreadball:
http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1744629938/dreadball-the-futuristic-sports-game/exp-trend.png

Relic Knights:
http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/coolminiornot/relic-knights/exp-trend.png

Bombshell Babes:
http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/bombshellminis/bombshell-babes/exp-trend.png

So really BBabes isn't doing bad at all, the above are all considered successful KSs. Bearing in mind it is the trend line not the total that matters.

[Wildeybeast]

Female witch hunter!? MUST HAVE!

[DarkDesigner]

Something was itching the back of my mind about this picture and I've finally worked out what it is.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBHoWTlzpNg/UFpHYcMakTI/AAAAAAAACFk/_TAnqDLLwKc/s320/mira.jpghttp://www.brueckenkopf-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Soda-Pop-Fiametta_art.jpg

How do I find out if it's the same artist who did the concepts for these two?

[DrLove42]

Its not. The Soda Pop one says Ryan Kinniard in the top left.

The BSB one saysits by Patrick Keith

[DarkDesigner]

Its not. The Soda Pop one says Ryan Kinniard in the top left.

The BSB one saysits by Patrick Keith

Yeah I think you're right. When I looked up Patrick Keith I found his portfolio but he seemed primarily to be a sculptor so I figured that was what his name was there for. However following the link to larger images of the concepts, it does look like he's the artist.

And from what I've seen, a lot of Sodapop's concepts are outsourced to people on Deviant Art. Which is nice.

[DarkDesigner]

It's been a while since we posted the whole list of choices. So I'm posting the whole list of choices. These are all the Babes available for Babe slots at present, with some options that are at time of writing still locked, but when they are reached it will mean the highest level pledges won't have to double up.

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Actually looking at it, we have reached ***** Patrol. So it's just the last three revealed at the moment that need unlocking.

They also said that the next silhouette will be revealed when they get the results of a poll as to what 'reinforcements' add on to unlock first.

EDIT: Really BoLS? I guess I could call her the Kitty Kruiser...

[DarkDesigner]

So, I just realised that it's been two stretches hit and no word on here. It would seem that Pus... Kitty Kruiser has been unlocked...

You're gonna have to see her in the post above, as apparently the image link won't work with the P word in it...

As has Inquisitor Mira, meaning that Victoriana is next at $75,000.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULPH9URBgUQ/UF8l3L0C5OI/AAAAAAAACKI/BwECJC05BIA/s320/mira.jpg


Thank you all for making Mira and Belphegor a reality. Having designed this particular character myself it is very encouraging to know that you all value the addition of her to our Babes line. It is ironic that we are now at 666 backers to get Inquisitor Mira into the mix!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lk5ZdM8xlqQ/UF_1J7zeIrI/AAAAAAAACK0/QZWangY8yOU/s1600/Backers.png

Oh and they're also adding Sidekick Level two as an optional extra... which is when I noticed we haven't posted Sidekick Level one... so here's all the additional support options...

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One last thing... after $80,000 is hit, the next Stretch is supposed to be a backer voted support option, so here are the potential candidates:

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[DrLove42]

I want a Werewolf in a top hat. And the Clockwork fire brigade

If they've got this concept art, and they don't make the targets for certain things, would they release them in the future

[Psychosplodge]

of course the werewolf should have a monocle as well if it's having a top hat...

[DarkDesigner]

Some more work on Betty:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pK1gCXfuxT0/UGEApkK3_wI/AAAAAAAACLQ/eglAs73yMsU/s1600/Betty.jpg

I'm man enough to admit I was wrong about the size of her head, I think when this mini is painted she will look gorgeous.

I'm hoping he may take the feedback about Maelee and provide something new for us soon too. He's taken the picture off that everyone objected to and replaced it with an older one, I'm taking that to mean that he's listening.

[DrLove42]

Yep shes a good looking model.

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the line when its done

[eldargal]

I'd hit it. Also paint it.

[DrLove42]

I'd have figured you'd be all over the Victorian medic actually....

[eldargal]

Her too.

[Psychosplodge]

Not the wench in the short skirt?

[eldargal]

Might be easier if I specify those that I would not hit. Or paint. Need time to think about this...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

But if you hit them then you break them? What is this?

[Sean_OBrien]

Not sure if you had seen it, but one of the people who was tracking the Reaper Kickstarter (and did a pretty fair job of projecting the final number) had said that this one would probably get up to $250K or so by the time it was done. Since most the goals are purchased as opposed to free add-ons, that would mean another 30 or so stretch goals?

Just something to think about.

[DarkDesigner]

Not sure if you had seen it, but one of the people who was tracking the Reaper Kickstarter (and did a pretty fair job of projecting the final number) had said that this one would probably get up to $250K or so by the time it was done. Since most the goals are purchased as opposed to free add-ons, that would mean another 30 or so stretch goals?

Just something to think about.

I'd love it to be that successful, but I don't really see it reaching that much to be honest. Kicktraq has it at $108k, so even factoring in the last minute pledgers in the last 3 days I wouldn't have thought it'd double it's projection.

Is he sculpting them on his own or is he getting other sculptors to do some of them? I thought it was just the one guy doing this so I'm concerned about him over stretching himself. I really want this line to do well, but if there are too many stretch goals between now and the end he's going to have a hard time getting them all done to the same high quality before the moulds need to be made.

[Sean_OBrien]

I'd love it to be that successful, but I don't really see it reaching that much to be honest. Kicktraq has it at $108k, so even factoring in the last minute pledgers in the last 3 days I wouldn't have thought it'd double it's projection.

Is he sculpting them on his own or is he getting other sculptors to do some of them? I thought it was just the one guy doing this so I'm concerned about him over stretching himself. I really want this line to do well, but if there are too many stretch goals between now and the end he's going to have a hard time getting them all done to the same high quality before the moulds need to be made.

Kicktraq has been shown to be wrong more often than right with these types of campaigns, and Bob's numbers have been shown to be pretty damn good both on the miniature campaigns and the others which he has given a number on.

The sculpting, as far as I know is primarily being done by Patrick, though they have two other sculptors listed on their contributors page. One is for the pets and other companions, the other doesn't specify what he will be doing - though he has sculpted at least one figure for Reaper. Delivery isn't until January, and while it sounds like a lot...when you can actually focus on sculpting (i.e. - you have a few grand in the bank to pay the bills) I have seen sculptors turn out a completed figure each day (mind you...it isn't quite one a day because of cure times and all that - but it ends up being roughly that).

He has finished two figures and has three others on his workbench which can be seen in the background of the pictures he posts. That is with the normal distractions of day to day activity and running the Kickstarter campaign as well (plus finishing up existing contracts like the Reaper figure).

After the greens are complete, the mold making is less than a day...even if there are dozens of them. The big slow down is with waiting on the vulcanization process - which will vary some depending on the mold material used, but most of the time you are looking at 2 hours per mold or so. Each mold would hold a dozen or more figures. Casting...well, I am not sure about Valiant's speed on that - but Reaper has said that their metal casters are able to do 7000 a day, so I would probably put Valiant at some where less than that. At $250K you would probably be looking at 30-40,000 items though, so a week or two worth of casting. Then of course a week or two of sorting and boxing...

I don't think it should be much of a problem, and to be honest I would be surprised if it was much lower than the $250K mark. Granted, when I found the comment again - he said $200-250K. $250K may have been wishful thinking on my part.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-an-evolution-of-gaming-min/comments?page=7

[eldargal]

Miniature kickstarters do have a tendency to double or nearly double in the last week, often more. So 200-250k is a reasonable feasible amount.

[DrLove42]

Has everyone voted in the poll for the order that the next things come out in.

I'm not too fussed ont eh "babes" that are in the list (although the Valkyrie is nice). But i want 4 of the different re-enforcements sets

[DarkDesigner]

Sean O'Brien, I bow to your superior knowledge :cool:

It sounded to me like a tall order, but put like that it sounds doable!

For those who don't know, here are the choices for the survey:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uTZlOjEnAYg/UGJVVXXsjTI/AAAAAAAACL8/muk7pZzVig4/s1600/Reinforcements.jpg

And the survey can be found here (http://polldaddy.com/poll/6561204/).

Also, new Babes revealed coming up, they seem cool:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OVFPY5bvh94/UGJTuzxRwwI/AAAAAAAACL0/cZlMUMnw7Q8/s1600/BonusBabes.jpg

I hate my brain... but I saw the Cave Girl and I thought... hmmm... Ayla from Chrono Trigger... and I then looked for Luca and Marle... my resolve is eroding on this one...

[Sean_OBrien]

Still not fully certain what the reinforcements are meant to be though.

Originally, they had goal numbers under them - some of the numbers had been past (Atomic Punks and Professor and Thule were met IIRC). Then, he switched those out with question marks around the $60K mark in the campaign. Unfortunately, moving the goal posts in the middle of a game isn't a popular thing to do. I know there were a few posts of people who jumped in on the Punks or Professor specifically. Now to have those off the table again...well, that can lead to some significant rage (wouldn't even specify nerd rage on that, as it is a little bit of a bait and switch).

[DrLove42]

Funnily enough punks and thebprofessor are the only ones i wouldnt want. If the rest were available id pledge another 40 to get them all

[eldargal]

New picture with numbers on the reinforcements:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/179/557/cdee68eb244bc89aa71c6b1c3edb2da7_large.jpg?1348694 596
I'm really only desperate for Karrick and Thulle, the jetbike would be nice too but less fussed about the rest.

[DarkDesigner]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-Mq0mYVgZs/UGNuS7f1PYI/AAAAAAAACNA/18atAl4Uzdk/s1600/BonusBabes.jpg

Bah, another 50K til Ayla... I'm pretty confident they'll make it but still :(

[Wildeybeast]

I need some help as a Kickstarter noob. I get that I need to add 12 dollars for international shipping, and I've found the 'manage your pledge' page. My question is how do I make it so that the extra money I add is for postage and not to take me up to the next reward level?

[DarkDesigner]

I need some help as a Kickstarter noob. I get that I need to add 12 dollars for international shipping, and I've found the 'manage your pledge' page. My question is how do I make it so that the extra money I add is for postage and not to take me up to the next reward level?

When you click on the 'Back this project button', it'll ask you how much you want to pledge and what reward level. As long as what you pledge is higher than the minimum required for the level, it's ok.

So say you want the Bomb Kit level (3 babes, Maelee, t-shirt and postcards) you pledge $87 ($75 +$12 postage), and then select 'Bomb Kit' from the reward levels. It'll then take you through and ask you to sign into Amazon, select the card it'll come from at the end of the Kickstarter, and then you're done.

The money won't come out til the project ends (October the 5th in this case), so if you decide to change your pledge between now and then you can, although I'd advise against changing it too close to the end game as KS has a habit of going into meltdown when a popular kickstarter ends and has been known to boot people out of the campaign.

Happy Kickstarting :D

P.S Here's a thought for TDA and BoLS at large, maybe we should have a forum space for Kickstarters? It'd solve the question of where to fit them in when people want to publicise them :)

[Wildeybeast]

Thanks man, got that sorted, that was easy enough. And Valkyrie and Samurai girl are both now unlocked.

[DarkDesigner]

Thanks man, got that sorted, that was easy enough. And Valkyrie and Samurai girl are both now unlocked.

No problem :) Do you mean the Wu Xia Pian heroine? Cause there's a samurai girl further up :) I'd really like to see some more sculpts for this, personally still on the fence.

[eldargal]

There are some more WIPs:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N4vwtaLA3FE/UGowXythNHI/AAAAAAAACQM/2bVDZZ3_MlM/s1600/Betty.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ETgLjP4QhNU/UGowbK6pIuI/AAAAAAAACQU/K05YWRYj5gY/s1600/Nowada.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-35Rw40gZEhA/UGowbphcCpI/AAAAAAAACQc/_yPp4_k14VQ/s1600/Viv.jpg

[Wildeybeast]

It's all finished, $140,058 was the final tally. Not a bad effort. Looking forward to getting my Babes!

[DarkDesigner]

I'm a little sad I couldn't do it, but due to some developments yesterday (nothing bad!) I couldn't afford it. I look forward to seeing you post some painted examples of your minis when you get them done :)

[DrLove42]

Bit of a blast from past, but got my pledge rewards today! Lots of lovely models to paint!

[Wildeybeast]

I got mine at the weekend. Did you get sung for a £28 customs charge like I did? They are all pretty nice, save for one horrible piece of design that isn't fixable.

[DrLove42]

Yeah I got nailed with that. Annoying that the customs charge is nearly 40% on top of what I paid for models and P&P

Some really nice models. So many of the little sidekicks as well....

[Wildeybeast]

Yeah the models are pretty *****ing. Who's your favourite?