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Yesterday's bunny went down well and just as it seems KS is suddenly short of chibi bunnies...


Today we have the Pug fighter! A real asset to any adventuring party that might roam in dangerous woods and ruins!

Now, the tentative news I have is that I will be giving the moulding company a call tomorrow and having a chat about changing the mould configuration to let me unlock the neutrals whilst still remaining viable within the £3000 goal. I posted the masters off to them "next day" today so they can look the options over (they already have the Good Guys). If it works out I will be adding new pledge levels so that you can all get the full set should you want them.

so, more to come tomorrow.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword/posts/880374

Cheers!

Very nice! Looking forward to all of these!

Thanks! I hope you'll like tomorrow's reveal too.
We're 45% funded so thanks to all Dakka pledgers so far!

Hi everyone.



Today I had a good chat about my options for moulding the Neutrals in addition the the Good Guys and the Wicked ones while staying inside of the original £3000 goal. The good news is there's an easy way to do it! Each mould can hold 3 sets of 4 figures so I was planning on having 2 moulds each containing 3 of each set and adding another when the neutrals were unlocked. I can however put in uneven multiples of each set in ratio to whatever the surveys come back with. This will allow me to mould all three sets within budget!



So, I have created a pair of new pledge levels to cater for the unlocked figures. I'm afraid to make it viable I have had to restrict backers to having to pledge for ALL THREE sets to get hold of the Neutrals, no mixing and matching will be possible on the lower level pledges. If you only want one or two you can get them as resin add ons but to get the full set you MUST pledge for the bonus level pledges. If you intend to pledge higher then please alter your pledge now so we can get towards our intended goal, we're already at close to 50% so get out and spread the word!

Also note that I have decreased the cost of having your own custom Chibi sculpted, this is in line with my private commission rate but you''re saving a huge amount on the casting side of things alone. Please message me first if you wish to pledge at that level.

Enormous thanks go out to those that have pledged already and those that continue to come on board, stay tuned tomorrow for news of future add-ons.

Cheers

Andrew


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50% funded! thanks guys!

Funding now up to almost 2,000GBP of 3,000GBP goal! And there is a taker for the first custom mini.

http://i.imgur.com/gbyfOhk.jpg

I know you have to paint the eyes in, but without them, it looks terrifying.

@Piston It's funny that I don't see the scary eyes!

We've had a great last 24hrs here. Pledges have reached nearly 75% overnight and one special backer will be getting her very own custom adventurer!

Now, here's some previews for the add-ons that I've got planned.


First up is a mighty Hippogryph, he's very much a work in progress at the moment but I'm working in the evenings after commissions to get him finished. I'm waiting for a quote from the caster on how much he'll cost me to produce but at around 60mm tall it will be quite a chunk of resin. I expect to be able to offer him as an add-on from Monday. Stay tuned to facebook for mr work in progress shots as he develops! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meridian-Miniatures/278329682295664

Next up are some art prints from the hand of my good friend Honoel A. Ibardolaza.




I will be also offering these pieces, when complete as add-ons, Honoel will be finishing them over the weekend, while I calculate the postage costs but I hope to offer them very soon next week. the postcards will be A5 while the prints will probably be best at A3 size, more info to come.

Thanks again everyone.
Go to the campaign for more info.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword

Andrew

Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a great weekend.

I've heard back from my resin caster and can now include the Hippogryph as an add-on or a separate pledge level. I've also had chance to work on the figure over the weekend and have gotten much closer to completing the beast!


The figure stands an just short of impressive but sensible 60mm tall and will be cast in 3 separate resin pieces. This fearsome fellow will be eating up quite a chunk of mould rubber and be a substantial centrepiece for your games or collection therefore I have put a price of £12 per figure for him with an additional £2 for international postage for those pledging solely for him. Just go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword


If you would like to add him on to your pledge then go to " manage my pledge" and adjust your total by £12, no need to add extra postage if you're already down for other models.

For the rest of the week I'll be devoting my mornings to finishing the piece whilst my afternoons will have to remain with my ongoing commission work. The sculpting will be finished before the end of the campaign, I don't like to keep my backers pledging blindly, wondering if the figure will live up to their expectations!
Go to Facebook to keep up with thw sculpting progress https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meridian-Miniatures/278329682295664

Also I'm happy to say that I received my metal master castings of "the good guys" for approval and they've already gone to my painter for artful daubing! Here's a shot of the castings, I'm sure you'll agree that Griffin Moulds have done a superb job of capturing every aspect of the master model's detail.


I'll be back tomorrow with more news of the art prints.

See you then!

Andrew

Hurray! We're fully funded as of this morning. I just want to again extend my genuine thanks to everyone that has pledged to make this project possible. We've got just about a week to go now so let's look forward to unlocking those free stickers before the campaign is up and anything else we can muster.

Cheers!


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To add to a great day, I've got some pretty pictures to share!




Honoel Has done a fantastic job of bringing out the character of these critters! I am offering these as high quality A3 prints to anyone that would like to add them on to their pledge, this isn't something that I'm really going to be making profit on, as the postage costs are unfortunately high but I can't not offer them as I'm so happy with the artwork and I'm sure a few of you are going to really enjoy having them up on the wall of your gaming room!

If you would like an A3 art print and you are in the UK then just add on £10 for EACH print (lion/mouse or wolf/bat) that you would like. If you are in the rest of the world then please add £14 for EACH print that you would like. These will ship separately to the rest of your pledge and the rates for international postage are especially high for postal tubes, I'll have the postcard set ready to show by the weekend for you if you want a pocket sized art fix instead!

One more thing that I forgot to say this morning is thanks to our second "custom adventurer" pledge, another lucky lady will be getting their very own character!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword

I received the first test casts from my resin caster today and I think you'll agree that they look superb. They are really clean, lightweight casting, with virtually no prep to do before painting. I can't wait to have the whole lot here in resin and the time to crack those paint post open!


Interesting side note, I forgot to say that the lion has is shield cast away from his body (as you can see on a tab to one side in the picture!) this will need to be cut away and glued in place, it's the only separate piece in the whole range, same in metal too.


Now speaking of painting, I will have pictures of the Good Guys all painted ready to show tomorrow for you so stay tuned!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword
Cheers

I like that he can look finished even without the shield.

I have one very important question...

Where is the badger?

Thanks guys, I really out to sculpt a badger.....

I'm very pleased today to be able to show you the first figures that I've had painted for the range.


Here we've got "The Good Guys" expertly painted by the very talented Roy "Duff" Duffy. He's done a great job of turning them around so quickly and would you believe these are his first chibi style figures! You can find more of Roy's work here: https://www.facebook.com/DuffPaint and around the various online miniatures forums.

Also my most sincere thanks goes out to another "Custom Adventurer" backer that has come on board today! There'll be some really nice figures for the rest of you to pick up in a year.

Cheers!

Very cute,

the paint shows of the sculpts perfectly

Thanks Orlando, I'll get some bigger pics up soon!
Cheers

Ok, the total is adjusted due to a backer pledging too much but we are happily still over the £3.5k stretch goal. So, free stickers for all!




Plus I've decided to throw in this one (below) too! The local print shop I'm using has given me really good rates with me popping my head in every few days so I might as well as well pass on my good fortune.



Every single person that has backed the project will be getting these included with their rewards, size will be A5 or less, perfect for applying to you questing pack or sword scabbard

I'm going to take some individual shots of the figures later as I've had a few requests across the forums so expect to see them over the weekend.

We're on the last few days so if you#re planning on pledging then please head over!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword

Thanks again everyone!

Another painted figure, Elizabeth Beckley's take on the lion Paladin. She's done a great Job, I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone's different takes on these figures!


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I've had a requests across the forums for bigger shots of the other painted pictures so here you go!






I'll put together a mock-up of the postcards tonight so stay tuned!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword

Hi everyone, I trust we've all had a nice weekend. I've been in the woods all day but not spotted any sword wielding critters!

I'm pleased to say that I've had the lay.out for the postcard set back and thy're ready to include as an add-on.







You can add this set on for just £5

Just over two days left to pledge!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword

Andrew

Sorry everyone, I was imagining that the campaign will end tomorrow for the whole weekend! so, final round up tomorrow......

Right, today we have the Hippogryph finished and ready to show off.


Here he is in all his glory! It doesn't seem like I've done much since it was first shown but there's so much work in the fiddly details, filling as many undercuts as I can physically reach, smoothing each shape and even the (nerve racking) cutting up of each part! (you can see the cut where I separated the talon at the elbow)


Here you can see the hight of the figure, it really is an imposing fellow! The beast will happily sit on a 25mm round base (supplied) although you may choose to base him on a larger size.


Here he is cut up for moulding, I'll be sending him off shortly to be duplicated for your collections!

Remember, you can add him to your pledge or pledge just for him alone, come and join in quick as we've go just over one day to go! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword

Many thanks again and especially to those backers that have come on board over the weekend and today.

Andrew

Hi everyone, we've got less than a day to go and we've made great gains overnight!

I just wanted to share something that ended up in my inbox this morning in a weird bit of circular promotion! Superb designer and all round creative powerhouse David AKA Zhu has dreamt up his own backstory and oldschool "Warhamster" stats for the Lion Paladin!



http://realmofzhu.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/tooth-sword.html


This is precisely the kind of fun project that I imagined people coming up with when I started sculpting the range, so bravo and let's hope you all find creative ways of incorporating the little guys into your own games.


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16hrs to go and we've come on wonderfully today, thanks to all you last minute backers! Very special thanks to our fourth custom adventurer, there will be some really fun figures for the rest of you to get your hands on in a year's time!

We've passed 4K, higher than I could have imagined even a week ago but there's still time to get your pledge or add on those extras. Remember if you want the Hippogryph, the prints, post cards or even any extra single resin figures then you just need to go to your pledge and adjust it by the relevant amount.

I'll jump online later tonight to answer any question that you may have and in the morning all going well in case there's been any extra queries over night. The campaign ends tomorrow morning so be sure to finalise your pledges tonight so that you don't miss out.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004599158/tooth-and-sword

Thanks again everyone, I'm really looking forward to finally getting these figures produced and into your hands.

Andrew

We are funded as of this morning with a massive amount coming in in the last few days, over £1000 since the weekend! I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to every backer, everyone that reblogged, shared on facebook or spread the word in any way! Special thanks go out to those "Custom Adventurer" pledgers, you will be receiving your own very special rewards in due course, and I will naturally be showing the progress I make with each over the coming weeks.

I've already gone to the post office this morning to send the Hippogryph to the casting firm, and put in the initial mastering order for the metal figures. I'll be keeping you all informed as to the progress as everything happens. I won't get the actual funds for a couple of weeks but will be sending out your surveys in the next few days.

I'll be setting up a blog for Tooth & Sword shortly and have an online store in the works for after you've all received your rewards, until then you can keep abreast of news by "liking" me on Facebook.

Thanks again to everyone!

Andrew

Great Campaign! Looking forward to the minis!