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**Buzzsaw**

Betty Sculpt
Update #17 · Sep. 24, 2012 · comment
Betty Sculpt

I spent a good part of today catching up on a lot of things that have been waiting in the wings. Here is the sculpt for Betty. I finally got the rest of the details completed for her. Her feet are pegged to fit the scenic base that is in the works.

I have also put armatures together for Sally, Vivian, Nowada and Mira. There will be updates on their progress next.
NEWS

We have another piece of art for the bonus Babes and work continues on the other two Reinforcements sets which will be posted as soon as the finishing touches are done.
Bombardier Recruitment

If you are members of any miniature related forums or can share on Facebook, please repost this and let them know work is under way and there will be many more updates of the other sculpts in progress.

While I am still working on a few other commissions for clients, the work on the Babes is a priority.

Thanks again for all your help and support! We're over the half-way mark and working towards a big finish.

~Patrick

Very nice indeed.

Because to my understanding you can elect multiples of the same babe and purchase additional babes at any pledge level for $10 each. The Reinforcements (Bomb Kit level+) and Additional Support categories come as shown, but again, I haven't seen it said that they're limited to X number per customer. With the exception of Maelee, that is.

The "Babes" are available for mix and matching. You can pledge the Napalm level and just get copies of the same one if you like. Certain babe s(those livensed from Matt Dixon) come with sidekicks that can only be obtained with their respective babes (Pussy Patrol, Cave Girl).

Other sidekicks, like Betty's Gremlin, are included in the "Sidekick pack (pack 1 or 2)" with is available as a $10 add-on. Buy as many as you like, but they all come in a pack of five.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Yes I'm talking about the sidekicks like Belphagor the monkey in the Fez

you can get all the duplicate babes you want (except Maelee)

**Grot 6**

I'll be using those figures in the upcoming fez wearing monkey Army of Doom in Fantacide.

Nowhere needs women.

**Eliazar**

You can buy as many of any miniature or sidekick set as you want (except for Maelee), but you cannot purchase individuals sidekicks (if you want, for example, the turtle, you have to get the respective set of sidekicks for $10, you can't buy just the turtle for, say, $2).

**Kroothawk**

This sculpt looks odd: A head the size of her upper body and super thin legs. Hope the other miniatures translate better from concept to miniature.

**Sean_OBrien**

May just be the "fish eye" camera issue.

**Buzzsaw**

Kroothawk wrote:

This sculpt looks odd: A head the size of her upper body and super thin legs. Hope the other miniatures translate better from concept to miniature.

It strikes me as being very close to the concept art, frankly.

She is a very slight woman in the concept art. She's certainly less muscular then Maelee, say, and in the existing WIPs that's the case in the sculpts. Note also that the proportion mentioned (head-to-upper body ratio) is actually the same: the distance from her chin to the top of the cap is the same as the belt buckle to her chin, in both art and sculpt.

It may be that one doesn't like her particular aesthetic, of course. She is wearing very high waisted trousers which gives the appearance of an abbreviated torso, she has big hair making the head look large, etc.

Personally I find the sculpt very nice, but if one is inclined to disagree, I doubt my opinion butters many parsnips.

**BrookM**

I see nothing wrong with the mini, looks excellent to me!

**MightyGodzilla**

the head looks a tad big and there's lacking definition in the jaw/cheek, however I think it's because the face is shot from a 3/4 profile on an unpainted sculpt. Optical illusion. I think it looks pretty charming all in all.

Take more pics please - show her off a little more.

**insaniak**

Yeah, the head is a little big, and the cheeks too long, which completely changes the shape of her face.

The slender is fine, but her right hip looks to be jutting out too far, and the angle of the flare on the hips of her pants is off, which makes it look like her hips are even wider rather than being just a part of her pants.

Detail-wise other than that, she's superb, but the head and the hips make her look awkward.

**Amaya**

Insaniak described it perfectly. That right hip and head throw the model off.

The female paladin though is very good, hopefully that isn't the sword the model is coming with though.

**Buzzsaw**

Whoa-nelly, an update that calls for participation!

Call in Your Reinforcements!!!
Update #18 · Sep. 25, 2012 · comment
CLICK HERE TO VOTE IN THE POLL

We have now turned the choices over to you, our loyal backers, to see what would be the most viable goal to reach next. Select the option you would most like to see offered as the next stretch goal. The poll will close at Midnight CDT Friday September 28th, 2012.

After that time, we will look at the poll results and list the goals and rewards offered in the order they are most popular. With so many great concepts available and only a short time remaining until the Babes Kickstarter Project closes, we felt this was the best way to get you the Reinforcements you really wanted.

Larger images of the designs can be found in our Concept Art Gallery.

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Remember, vote early and vote often! The poll will tell us which goals you would like to see next.

I am as excited as you are to find out which one of the fantastic ideas will be offered next!

~Patrick

For the record, Werebear all the way. That said, a little confused by why the last 3 babes are included in the poll.

Also, holy crap, a white ape!

**Sining**

Head for the WIP looks a lot longer than the concept art. I think ideally it should be the same size as the female paladins head/face.

**Dentry**

Glad to see the first non-human Babe.

**Mathieu Raymond**

Yes, we were being a bit anthropocentric.

I just upped my pledge, just to make sure I get the earlier ones. I'm not sold on fantasy bases, unfortunately, although the concept art is on par with everything else.

I know Betty and Maelee will fit with my Eisenkern troopers.

**BrookM**

I voted for the Valkyrie, because I Fus-Ro-Can.

**Azazelx**

Amaya wrote:
Insaniak described it perfectly. That right hip and head throw the model off.
The female paladin though is very good, hopefully that isn't the sword the model is coming with though.

Agreed. It's gone from great in the concept art, to merely okay. Might be an issue with the "sculpt them with speed" nature of this KS? I'd be happier to see that figure rescultped, as it was my favorite of the concept art.

**Buzzsaw**

I don't mean to shut down conversation here, but while Patrick reads these forums, there are much more responses in the kickstarter comment page. The comments aren't spurious, and they seem pretty well thought out, why not drop them a line over there?
(Personally I think her eyes may be set a bit too high, but that's me.)

**Dysartes**

$75k has been hit recently, so Victoriana is in.

**Mathieu Raymond**

Betty's face does seem a big large, but the pants are doing exactly what jodhpurs ought to. The high waist was how pants were worn then, fifties pedal-pushers have been all the rage this summer around here and you get used to it. Especially with the lovely sights it allows...

**Buzzsaw**

The Stretch Goals are Set!
Update #19 · Sep. 26, 2012 · comment
Thanks for Voting!

After comparing the number of voters with the number of backers we at the Bomb Factory have determined there is enough representation to give a fair assessment for the layout of our next set of stretch goals. This poll, like the Pirate Code, in no way attempted to be scientifically accurate but was merely a guideline to assess our future offerings.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POLL RESULTS

Thanks again for your support and participation! We are looking forward to bringing you the coolest models we can make!

~Patrick

So the order will be Wu Ling Shu at $80,000, then Geirahod at $85,000, then the next stretch will be the Reinforcement pack of Professor Karrick and Thulle at $95,000, then Delzira at $100,000 and Shunkaha and Luta Reinforcement pack at $110,000 (and so on from there).

While I have to say that I'm pretty interested in the next 4 stretches, I do wish when the voting had been announced it had been made known that Reinforcements would be $10k stretches rather then $5k like the babes. I can see why, but I can't help but think some people might have voted differently had that been announced.

**Mathieu Raymond**

True, but look at the DreamForge KS, it changed its format a few times... and in the end exceeded all expectations. Mine at least.

I'm happy with how this is turning out. I already have all I want from my pledge.

**Eliazar**

Buzzsaw wrote:
While I have to say that I'm pretty interested in the next 4 stretches, I do wish when the voting had been announced it had been made known that Reinforcements would be $10k stretches rather then $5k like the babes. I can see why, but I can't help but think some people might have voted differently had that been announced.

Yeah, he could perhaps have said it again with the voting update; however, this has been pointed out various times during the kickstarter (also for being one reason to first add all the babe choices before reinforcements so goals are not too far apart).

**Sculptdude**

Yep, sorry I overlooked restating that the goals for the Reinforcements would have to be larger. The budget to produce these larger pieces is more considering some of the things we will be implementing to make them - 3D printing, silicon molds and resin casting, etc.

Thanks for hanging in there with us. I'm working on some of the sculpts now and will be getting you some more shots soon. Betty may be getting a facelift as well, but that's down the list.

**Buzzsaw**

Wu Ling Shu and Additional Support
Update #20 · Sep. 27, 2012 · 2 comments

It has been an up & down day for sure! But after all the pledge finagling we are still over half way to offering Wu Ling Shu!
TARGET SCANNING

$80,000+ Summons wuxia heroine Wu Ling Shu to fight for family honor. When this goal is reached Wu Ling Shu will be available as an additional Babes choice at any level that has a Babes choice as a reward. Wu Ling Shu needs someone to watch her back, so when she is unlocked, Sidekick Ping will be added to every BOMB KIT absolutely FREE!

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NEWS

Additional Support has Arrived!

We've beefed up the Additional Support section with more goodies you can select for the additional pledge amounts. You asked for it, we listened! There are Sidekicks, Relics, Base Inserts and Sprues to choose from that you can add to any backer level.

Again, we want to offer a heartfelt thanks to all the stalwart supporters who have held the line and acquired the targets. We also want to welcome our new backers and thank you for jumping in to help us along. If you have not pledged yet, now is the time! We only have seven more days to reach the next goals and make it possible to add even more Babes selections into the mix as well as some fantastic Reinforcements Sets.

~Patrick
The Sculptdude

My my my my Mitchel... Some very nice bits and bobs added here. The $5 for 5 resin base inserts seems almost criminally good, and the various accessory sprues a delight as well!

**Buzzsaw**

I'm going to steal this image from a post on Frothers Unite![sic] (no doubt from Insaniak's evil twin... or good twin, as the case may be...);

Seeing this, I do have to admit that while Betty is nice now, with a few tweaks she can be amazing.

Automatically Appended Next Post:

Wu Ling Shu funds to make way for the Valkyrie
Update #21 · Sep. 29, 2012 · 1 comment

We made Wu Ling Shu a reality! You have all made this possible by spreading the word, digging deep and holding fast! Now that we have filled the slots for the NAPALM LEVEL there is nothing holding us back!
TARGET ACQUIRED

$80,000 ACHIEVED - THANK YOU!!! Wuxia heroine Wu Ling Shu comes to fight for family honor. This goal makes Wu Ling Shu available as an additional Babes choice at any level that has a Babes choice as a reward. Wu Ling Shu also gets someone to watch her back, so Sidekick Ping will join the fight with her and is added to every BOMB KIT absolutely FREE!
TARGET SCANNING

$85,000+ Chooser of the Slain Geirahöd the Valkyrie will swoop to the battlefield as an additional Babes choice at any level that has a Babes choice as a reward. Along with that, when the goal is reached, we will add a Fantasy Weapon Sprue to every BOMB KIT for FREE!

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NEWS

The name Geirahöð is connected to the Old Norse words geirr ("spear") and höð ("battle"). It appears in some manuscripts of Grímnismál in place of the valkyrie name Geirölul. I purchased the original drawing for Geirahöð from Wayne Reynolds while at Reaper Con in 2011. After contacting him and requesting to purchase the rights to the art for miniature production he was very agreeable. So we now include her here as the next goal to achieve to make her available as an additional Babe selection.

New Contributor - Wayne Reynolds - Artist

Wayne is a highly popular artist with card art, cover art and interior art for some of the largest publishers in the gaming industry. He is known for dynamic action scenes, detailed character designs and pointy sideburns. Wayne paints exclusively with a traditional process of paint on board rendering some of the most iconic images for games like Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder.

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Onward, humans, to glory! Let's rock out this final week of the project and set Bombshell up to do great things!

~Patrick

The Sculptdude

**Dysartes**

I didn't realise the Valkyrie was Wayne Reynolds art - that's pretty cool.

**Buzzsaw**

Hey guys, I updated the first post in order to make it a bit less... ridiculously long. Please let me know if there is anything else that you think should be posted in the first post. I'll still post the most recent updates here in the thread, but putting all of them in the OP seems a little redundant.

Just to remind, right now we're about $1500 from Wayne Renolds' Valkyrie, and the addition of the fantasy weapon sprue to Bomb Kit and the add-on section ($3 to add as many as you like);

(Click Image to go to the site!)

**BrookM**

And the Valkyrie is in. I am happy now, as all minis I wanted are in now.

**MightyGodzilla**

I really like the Delzira model up next. She kind of reminds me of a Conan'esque type of witch babe. I have no doubt the goal will get reached. Glad she's next up tho. Liking some of the reinforcements too, the rocket bike girl and Shunkaha & Luta are my faves.