RiTides wrote:
I know we were all jumping in no matter what, but I can't help but think this is the worst worldwide climate for a Kickstarter right now =/. Just bad luck!

The funding total is great so far, but I'd like to see those backer numbers climb up for such a revolutionary product!!

 misterjustin wrote:

Keep Apart And Carry On

axotl wrote:
Ya know, I'm already joining the kickstarter for WAY too many base styles, but I'd KILL to see some Titanicus scale themed bases. Basically just scale down the street bases, add some rubble, whatever fits within the limited relief level of detail. Or better yet, use this tech to build a game board for Titanicus, with streets and stuff in individual small tiles that can be added together.

 RiTides wrote:
I know we were all jumping in no matter what, but I can't help but think this is the worst worldwide climate for a Kickstarter right now =/. Just bad luck!
The funding total is great so far, but I'd like to see those backer numbers climb up for such a revolutionary product!!

 Gitsplitta wrote:
I don't understand how I'm supposed to choose the bases I want... can someone please point me in the right direction? Thanks.

 Crazyterran wrote:


Just a quick question - So i've got everything loaded up into the Pledge Manager, am I missing a checkout option or is it coming later? Sorry if I'm missing something obvious!

Charax wrote:
is there a reason the Infinity designs aren't available as round-lip bases?

 misterjustin wrote:

 Crazyterran wrote:


Just a quick question - So i've got everything loaded up into the Pledge Manager, am I missing a checkout option or is it coming later? Sorry if I'm missing something obvious!

Checkout will be an option after we import backer data -- and you can still add to the order and checkout AGAIN if we add something you want. You can do this any time until we close the PM to begin final production and shipping

If you've ever used the Reaper PM this will be a familiar experience -- they made the code available to us because it so perfectly fits our needs.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Backer information has now been imported to the Pledge Manager - so if you backed you will now see your balance, etc. once you log in using your KS email address. Huzzah!

Hello everyone!

So, first thing is of course to apologize and acknowledge the radio silence of the past few weeks. I did my best to let everyone know what was going on but ultimately it has gone longer than intended between contacts… grinding away in the warehouse every day after being forced to sadly furlough my staff makes telling the days apart pretty tough! I am getting through the inbox as fast as I can but if it’s a choice right now between spending a day in the warehouse shipping and organizing or answering emails about shipping and organizing then it feels like the best thing to do is ship. I hope you all agree and again, thank you for understanding the unique times we are in.

So let me update everyone on the state of things here one item at a time, please note I have included info on the general Secret Weapon Miniatures operations both to give a big picture view for everyone -

#1 The HD Bases Kickstarter -
Work has proceeded apace despite our lack of update, but mostly on back end logistical items. We intend to ramp up content/product again towards the latter half of summer as we continue towards full production. In the meantime, just know you are not missing out on anything and you do not need to close out until late in the year. We also know many are waiting to see the Zombicide themes!

#2 - Secret Weapon Production status -
We are working in the warehouse every day clearing space for a social distanced 12ft apart set-up and to optimize workflow to speed up shipping. One result of the space clearing has been the flash sales you have been seeing! Getting things optimized is very important right now not only to facilitate meeting orders but also to protect immune-compromised family members. We are getting our first employee back into the warehouse shortly and are moving towards more casting, with me doing quite a bit of it (been a long time!). Which leads us to -

#3 - Order Fulfillment Status -
We are currently shipping orders in the #38800 and up area. Orders of stocked (already cast) items and non-resin are being prioritized to speed things up. Please bear with us as we are going as fast as we can in these sub-optimal conditions and badly understaffed. We are hyper grateful for the orders pouring in and for the patience we have been forced to ask from many of you. Above all, please know it is absolutely normal to want to know the status of your order, and that I absolutely understand projects may be getting held up waiting for supplies. I am not looking to make anyone feel bad for wanting to know where their order is, only want to provide a logical explanation for why it has been tough to respond in a timely manner.

So again, thank you everyone for your kind understanding, orders and more. It means a lot, as a small business, this has been a tough time I’m not going to lie. But that is not an excuse for the lack of contact towards some of you guys looking for updates or information, for that I am deeply sorry. I am working my butt off and pushing hard to get things back up to pre-Covid speed.

All the best, stay safe everyone!

Justin ‘Mr.Justin’ McCoy

Hey guys,

Here is the information that I have right now.

Delivery time: We are not sure. We are still waiting on a supplier to get a timeline to us for when we will get the stock bases in our hands to be able to plan out delivery time. I am projecting no less than a 6 month delay.

Zombicide bases: We are working to see if we can find a method to overcome an issue with the art. I dont really have more here but will update as I get more information.

I am looking in to the pledge manager and what is missing there.

As to the state of Secret Weapon, we are carrying on. We are still running on a skelington crew but we are running.

I appreciate that this is all still somewhat vague and not really good new. That said it is what we have. I promise we want more concrete news to share more than anyone. Thanks for sticking with us!

Plagues suck.

 griffen127 wrote:
I would have loved to purchased a ton of these. But these delays are insane. And the lack of serious info made me back out. It stinks.

Hello backers!

First, let me address the radio silence that I know is unsettling for a Kickstarter campaign. You have my apologies for that. Secret Weapon is still running with a skeleton crew of just three employees (not counting me), and we're all having to work multiple jobs in order to keep the orders moving. To say that we've been overwhelmed over the past year is a serious understatement. With my son home for distance learning, with special needs, my days are booked solid with him, and my nights are booked solid with day-to-day needs, and everything is a crisis.


BUT! I have tasked Kevin with daily comment management, and we will move forward with weekly updates...


BECAUSE the ship is in port! Of course so are hundreds of other ships, all sitting off of the coast of San Diego waiting to unload. As far as we know that the tools are there, but we have no current estimate of when the ship will get to dock. Once it does the tools will make their way to Reaper in Texas, and samples will be shipped to us toot sweet. With samples in hand the last of the supply issues should be past us and we will do some test prints, and assuming everything works (and it should) we will be in position to begin manufacturing.


With Kevin on board to help (that employee #4 and our first remote employee), we will also get the missing items into the Pledge Manager, and release the next wave.


I wish that we had a more solid timeline for release... but we have no idea what's happening at the Port of San Diego. It's a mess. As soon as we know ANYTHING you will get an update though. Of course you'll get an update every week even if it's just to let you know that there's no new information.

 RiTides wrote:
Obviously the pandemic made things crazy, but that's true of all campaigns... no excuse for the lack of communication. Wishing the best for Secret Weapon and the project, despite that. It's a brilliant idea, Tom's designs are breathtaking, and I hope it can be profitable for them in the future.

aphyon wrote:
Bump for any updates?