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 cincydooley wrote:
But it's still only 4 days in, right?

Yeah it is only 4 days but it is a real hard 4 days. It has been awhile since I've seen a KS goes backwards meaning start out with high SG and then go smaller. Everyone likes going through SGs but with already a high Fund Goal of $250K and $50K SGs it seems insane.

Yes and Yes! Technically it is still another $50K SG but at least presented this way psychologically I can convince myself it is only a $25K SG.

Those CZE guys are smart! What a fantastic update!

 Manchu wrote:
Those CZE guys are smart! What a fantastic update!

Let's not go that far :p Although close to what I was suggesting. Just wish I knew if it was because of backer suggestions or if this was initially the plan. Also makes me wonder if they would have lowered it if they stalled sooner too. I won't know until Origins which will be the next time I go drinking with them.

That update (1) halves the current SG step, (2) is a no-brainer add-on for all non-retailer backers, (3) sweetens the $125 tier, and (4) teases the single most requested SG.

I'd say they did better than any of our suggestions!

 Manchu wrote:
That update (1) halves the current SG step, (2) is a no-brainer add-on for all non-retailer backers, (3) sweetens the $125 tier, and (4) teases the single most requested SG.

I'd say they did better than any of our suggestions!

People really hot and bothered for Jenine over there?

 cincydooley wrote:
People really hot and bothered for Jenine over there?

I'm happy they have a female Ghostbuster, although they still could have done a couple females, one as free and another as a Add-On but I'm not going to complain. Having a female miniature makes it easier to get the wife and daughter to play too.

 cincydooley wrote:
People really hot and bothered for Jenine over there?

OMG yes. A lot of people are also asking for Kylie but not nearly so many as asked for Janine.

 Dark Severance wrote:

 cincydooley wrote:
People really hot and bothered for Jenine over there?

I'm happy they have a female Ghostbuster, although they still could have done a couple females, one as free and another as a Add-On but I'm not going to complain. Having a female miniature makes it easier to get the wife and daughter to play too.

Didn't mean it like that. But I understand. With that being said, I'll be one of those dudes in the "won't be seeing Bridesmaid-Busters" camp whenever it comes out.

I really think this looks very neat. But there is soooo much stuff coming up in late Feb/March that I'm not sure If I like it enough to throw money at it.

We shall see.


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 Manchu wrote:
OMG yes. A lot of people are also asking for Kylie but not nearly so many as asked for Janine.

Is Kylie in the comics?

Kylie was probably the least annoying new character from Extreme Ghostbusters and she also appears in the comics.

 Manchu wrote:
Kylie was probably the least annoying new character from Extreme Ghostbusters and she also appears in the comics.

Okay, cool. I'll have to check that out.

My fondest memories are of the old school animated show. It's another one that I'm afraid to go back to in the event that, like Voltron, it's actually crap.

I am pretty excited about an all-female cast led by Kristen Wiig. I just wish they had cast Emma Stone, as per Bill Murray's suggestion as an analog for either Peter or Ray.

 cincydooley wrote:
My fondest memories are of the old school animated show. It's another one that I'm afraid to go back to in the event that, like Voltron, it's actually crap.

You may remember that I am a HUGE fan of Voltron (hence my Dakka title) but yes ... it is totally insufferable. The Real Ghostbusters is a lot better but that's not saying much. Extreme Ghostbusters is ... not to my taste (soooo by the numbers). If you want good GB content beyond the movies, check out the Activision video game from 2009 -- which is AMAZING -- and the comics by IDW.


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 Dark Severance wrote:
Just wish I knew if it was because of backer suggestions or if this was initially the plan.

CZE wrote:We had been working with the numbers to make things just right, and reading your comments helped seal the deal!

I believe them.

How dare you insult Voltron like that?!?!? Unfortunately it is hard to watch the old cartoons though. I remember watching G1 Transformers the other day and my son came into the room, looked at the TV, rolled his eyes and left.

When I lived in Hawaii I actually remember being at the State Fair, they had a huge stage where Voltron showed up. Well live actors that portrayed them, but they had giant lion head mockups they climbed out of.

 Dark Severance wrote:
How dare you insult Voltron like that?!?!? Unfortunately it is hard to watch the old cartoons though. I remember watching G1 Transformers the other day and my son came into the room, looked at the TV, rolled his eyes and left.

I ruined my childhood memories of Voltron and Thundercats because of Netflix.

I refuse to watch any old Transformers or Ninja Turtles....

@Dark Severance

After playing War for Cybertron (holy cow it's awesome), I tried to watch some G1 episodes. It's just painful light/noise driving mercilessly into my skull through my eyes and ears. At that moment, I realized how patient my parents were in the 80s.

@cincey

If you want TMNT, watch Nickelodeon's new CGI version. It is really good. IDW's series (totally separate from Nick's show) is also wonderful.

 Manchu wrote:
If you want TMNT, watch Nickelodeon's new CGI version.

I will second that, been enjoying that one too... err I mean I'm watching it with my children who enjoy it. I have to preview what they watch to make sure it is suitable. ^_^

There are so many requests to make the Janine figure pink LOL. We're all very much back in the "toy aisle" mentality right now.


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Struggled all afternoon for a couple thousand, jumped $5000 in the last hour since Update 9.

Smaller stretch goals can feel like that. You tend to see it as $5K up and only $20K away... which is much better than $5K done and $45K left to go. There are also a couple I knew waiting to see a female Ghostbuster, two friends of mine just backed because of Janine. Then you have people like me who finally upped their pledge. I haven't decided if I really want the extra ghosts but I expect a few other Add-On's later that I can always choose instead anyways.

It is so weird to see that 'primed gray' miniatures are popular.

$8.7K in two hours since Update 9 ... sheesh!

they going to add in the Extreme Ghostbusters, as well?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m88JYKrN2gU

Good looking game, still not sold on it, yet, but maybe soonish.....

They going to add in the female versions as well???

What do you mean by female versions?

CZE has strongly hinted at eventually including Kylie Griffin, who first appeared in Extreme Ghostbusters, as a playable character. I am not sure if that means their license includes Extreme Ghostbusters, because she's also in IDW's comics.

 Manchu wrote:
What do you mean by female versions?

CZE has strongly hinted at eventually including Kylie Griffin, who first appeared in Extreme Ghostbusters, as a playable character. I am not sure if that means their license includes Extreme Ghostbusters, because she's also in IDW's comics.

Oh... you didn't get the memo.

You are in for a shock, Jefe...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1289401/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgUNfEMpPPA

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-all-female-ghostbusters-cast-767610


LMAO!!!!

I'm aware, as per:

 Manchu wrote:
I am pretty excited about an all-female cast led by Kristen Wiig. I just wish they had cast Emma Stone, as per Bill Murray's suggestion as an analog for either Peter or Ray.

But given that is not a thing that exists yet ... the licensing could be a tad ... complicated.

$475K Achieved... Shandor tiles are unlocked.

The holiday weekend in the U.S. may cause a delay in the graphic being updated, but the Shandor is unlocked!

Looks like they did an update anyways. Another $25K to go and Janine is unlocked.

I really don't want to drop the $125, but this is shaping up to look like one of those Kickstarters you grab, or later wish you had, to get all the exclusive loot

 adamsouza wrote:
I really don't want to drop the $125, but this is shaping up to look like one of those Kickstarters you grab, or later wish you had, to get all the exclusive loot

Isn't every KS these days starting to feel like that?

@$500K and climbing, so we have officially unlocked Janine. Just not sure when we'll get news, I expect sometime today though at least I can't see them going the whole weekend without at least posting new SG's, holiday weekend or not.

 Dark Severance wrote:

 adamsouza wrote:
I really don't want to drop the $125, but this is shaping up to look like one of those Kickstarters you grab, or later wish you had, to get all the exclusive loot

Isn't every KS these days starting to feel like that?

I get what you are saying, but I honestly don't feel that way. There are many a KS that doesn't go the extra mile and offer "good" exclusive loot. My Spidey sense is also pretty good about tingling when a KS seems shaky, or when one seems destined for greatness. So far this KS is sending me nothing but good vibes.

Yeah, but can we really trust your Souza-Sense?!?



Anyway, only 5 days in and at $500K - not too shabby!

And thus begins the kickstarter doldrums, granted this happens with every kickstarter but I wonder if that period between initial surge and last few days of excitement frays there nerves? Granted its prolly a lot easier to deal with when your already well past funded

I don't know that we've hit the plateau just yet. The weekend should have slowed to a drip (especially with the holiday) but instead we're just shy of the next SG. CZE really played their cards well on Friday evening.


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Whoops, there it is. And the next SG is a $25K step for a Phantom Cabbie set:



Not sure if he's free or an add-on ...

 Alpharius wrote:
Yeah, but can we really trust your Souza-Sense?!?

Spoiler:

Yes. Just ask my buddies who backed Torn Armor, after I refused to. I also had the good sense not to back the sci fi miniatures one that the guy from Defiance games spent all the KS money on booze and strippers.