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 Bossk_Hogg wrote:
That is some weird looking musculature and proportions on the Sultana... I also initially thought she was wearing a domino mask, but no, that's just how her face turned out. Cat is also suffering from lumpy body syndrome.

The fire dancer and fan bearers turned out pretty good though! Better than what should be the centerpiece.

The cat's not half as bad as the bird. It is weird to look at the other models compared to the sultana.

Maybe her back story is that she used to be a lithe and gifted dancer until a truly terrible motorcycle and cart horse related accident nearly destroyed her legs. The doctors did what they could with all the bent sticks and nails they had to hand, but it wasn't enough. Now the tragic Sultana sits out her life as a bitter alcoholic dance instructor, torturing herself emotionally as she watches the bright young youthful things parade and cavort before her. Her only true friends a mutilated bird and blobcat, each as warped as her own twisted limbs.

A tragic tale.

Seems a shame to have the key figure in the set appearing to be one of the weakest sculpts, lets the whole thing down. Maybe it'll get cleaned up in the transition to physical model, or even a nicer render might help sell it.

Not that kit matters really seeing as it's nearly doubled its target with 25 days left to run.

 MLaw wrote:

 Bossk_Hogg wrote:
That is some weird looking musculature and proportions on the Sultana... I also initially thought she was wearing a domino mask, but no, that's just how her face turned out. Cat is also suffering from lumpy body syndrome.

The fire dancer and fan bearers turned out pretty good though! Better than what should be the centerpiece.

You could probably get these, do a quick basecoat and sell them for a decent amount on ebay. It's amazing how non-discerning fans of titty miniatures are.

So wait.. a set of cheap NPCs doesn't have good anatomy and suddenly anyone backing this is a perv with bad taste? Sorry but GW was doing bad anatomy and proportions before it was cool.

I mean, if you think the anatomy looks good, yeah, you probably have bad taste lol. Feel free to throw stones back at my glass house, Lots of the things I like are also terrible! I just ordered Dude Bro Party Massacre 3 for example

And I did note that its really just some of it that looks lumpy. The dancers and (probably futa) efreeti look better, giant hands aside.

But what I was specifically referring to was selling painted naked minis on ebay, where I've seen insanely bad paint jobs will still fetch decent prices, I can only assume cuz boobs.

This has certainly got some "Marmite" responses, i do agree the Sultana and puma need more work, we also have to remember that these pictures are WIPs and are still being worked on, i have passed the constructive criticism on.


Stretch goals have now been added, they are also open for suggestions for future ones.

"The first figure listed when unlocked will be included in "THE WHOLE COURT" pledge level. This miniature will also be assigned an ADD-ON value so that anyone else who is eligible to ADD-ON miniatures to their pledge may adjust their pledge to cover getting the new figure.

The second figure/s listed will also unlock and get added to the list of figures in the ADD-ONS section. These figures will not be automatically included in any of the current pledge levels, but may be added to any pledge that is eligible for ADD-ONS.

The following list represents the order, as well as funding level needed to unlock each figure:

$6000USD – Female Water Bearer: with a +7 add-on price (unlocking the Female Lounging Hetaira as a +7 add-on option)

$7000USD – Female Palace Guard: with a +7 add-on price (unlocking 2 other Female Guards in different poses each available as +7 add-on options)

$8000USD Female Palace Musician-Drummer with drum with a +7 add on price (unlocking Female Drumming Partner as $7USD add on option)

$9000USD Female Vizier with a +7 add on price (unlocking and alternate pose of Kas Khan the big cat for $7USD add on option)"

 MLaw wrote:
Can we please keep the personal politics out of this? It has seeped into everything else and reading news about miniature games and models is one of the few places I would like to be able to browse without seeing labels and virtue shaming being spewed about.

No.


I have to agree, that as porny miniatures go, these are pretty refreshing. The central figure being female changes the dynamic. It would work even better with some pretty boy dancers/servants.

 Bossk_Hogg wrote:

 MLaw wrote:

 Bossk_Hogg wrote:
That is some weird looking musculature and proportions on the Sultana... I also initially thought she was wearing a domino mask, but no, that's just how her face turned out. Cat is also suffering from lumpy body syndrome.

The fire dancer and fan bearers turned out pretty good though! Better than what should be the centerpiece.

You could probably get these, do a quick basecoat and sell them for a decent amount on ebay. It's amazing how non-discerning fans of titty miniatures are.

So wait.. a set of cheap NPCs doesn't have good anatomy and suddenly anyone backing this is a perv with bad taste? Sorry but GW was doing bad anatomy and proportions before it was cool.

I mean, if you think the anatomy looks good, yeah, you probably have bad taste lol. Feel free to throw stones back at my glass house, Lots of the things I like are also terrible! I just ordered Dude Bro Party Massacre 3 for example

And I did note that its really just some of it that looks lumpy. The dancers and (probably futa) efreeti look better, giant hands aside.

But what I was specifically referring to was selling painted naked minis on ebay, where I've seen insanely bad paint jobs will still fetch decent prices, I can only assume cuz boobs.

Eh, I dunno if it's clear but I don't think these are boutique quality miniatures or anything.. They're mediocre by most stretches of the imagination.. They are.. cheap though. Considering I use crappy pre-paint DnD/Pathfinder models, these will fit right in.

 MLaw wrote:
I wonder how much of the nudity will actually carry through to the pewter.. looking at the genie, the metal is actually a bit more covered. That's cool for me.. since I would be sculpting on coverings anyway but I could see other backers being a bit pissed..

The metal Djinn shown is actually our PG version that was distributed with RPG Crate. This version will be nude.


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 ProtoClone wrote:
What, the cat and bird don't get to have sexy poses? Deal breaker.

Well... they are naked, but I think it is okay if you don't find them sexy...


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 Yodhrin wrote:

 spiralingcadaver wrote:
Yeah, right? I had the same reaction from the single one, and then... something changed that opinion. Too bad, really.

What, out of interest? Is nudity anti-feminist now?

I'm interested to see the guards and I'd love some of that terrain, but sadly there's no indication it's EU-friendly. The present set of models are well executed but I don't do diaramas so they're little use to me.

The best we can do on EU friendly is lower a bit of shipping with our set package pledge levels. Not quite able to jump through all the hoops to distribute in the EU yet to avoid VAT as we do not have that kind of following just yet... fingers crossed and we will get there sooner than later.


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 Mr Morden wrote:
I liked their previous models. I like the concepts

However I have alot of similar and unpainted models :( still very tempted as its not expensive - as long as i don't get hit for customs charges again

That customs issue is real. Expecting the weight and cost of this to be much less than some of our previous projects. What was your experience with customs before?


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 Original Timmy wrote:
This has certainly got some "Marmite" responses, i do agree the Sultana and puma need more work, we also have to remember that these pictures are WIPs and are still being worked on, i have passed the constructive criticism on."

Thanks for the comments all as we still have the chance to fix some issues.

 Mr Effin wrote:

 Yodhrin wrote:

 spiralingcadaver wrote:
Yeah, right? I had the same reaction from the single one, and then... something changed that opinion. Too bad, really.

What, out of interest? Is nudity anti-feminist now?

I'm interested to see the guards and I'd love some of that terrain, but sadly there's no indication it's EU-friendly. The present set of models are well executed but I don't do diaramas so they're little use to me.

The best we can do on EU friendly is lower a bit of shipping with our set package pledge levels. Not quite able to jump through all the hoops to distribute in the EU yet to avoid VAT as we do not have that kind of following just yet... fingers crossed and we will get there sooner than later.

Oh aye, I understand it's a real chore for smaller companies, no judgement or anything, I'm just not good enough at budgeting my money to deal with remembering to set aside 20% of a kickstarter for the nebulous potential future possibility some grumpy git at customs decides I'm going to be the victim that day

If you can find a UK or EU distributor after you've dealt with your backers though, I expect they'd sell pretty well over here.

Oh aye, I understand it's a real chore for smaller companies, no judgement or anything, I'm just not good enough at budgeting my money to deal with remembering to set aside 20% of a kickstarter for the nebulous potential future possibility some grumpy git at customs decides I'm going to be the victim that day

If you can find a UK or EU distributor after you've dealt with your backers though, I expect they'd sell pretty well over here.

Haha, too much grumpiness in the world today to be safe...

Thanks, for the understanding. Based on the direction of this Kickstarter, I would definitely like to get that setup. We are making contacts left and right too... so the future looks promising.

Congrats on hitting the 1st stretch goal and happy birthday!

It is going very well! Second stretch goal unlocked and much discussion on the direction the new guard sculpts will take! Really enjoying interaction on this project!

For those wondering, the first two stretch goals have been unlocked and they are getting close to unlocking the third.

The Female Water Bearer and a Female Palace Guard have been added to the "Whole Court" pledge for free and they have been added to the selections of add-ons available for everyone else to purchase, the Female Lounging Hetaira and 2 other Female Guards in different poses have also been added to the list of add-ons.

These look good, I just wish they were a little smaller than 32mm scale.

These girls would probably tower over my 28mm Normans.

Two more stretch goals have been unlocked.

The Female Palace Musician-Drummer with drum and a Female Vizier have been added to the "Whole Court" pledge for free and have been added to the selections of add-ons available for everyone else to purchase, the Female Drumming Partner and alternate pose of Kas Khan the big cat have also been added to the list of add-ons.

The WIP picture of the drummer was quickly put together to give a rough idea of what it will look like etc, it needs work all over as its a very early WIP.

A bunch of stretch goals have now been unlocked and a couple of new pledge levels added.

Unlocked freebie stretch goals for "the whole court" and above pledges, also added to the add-on list for everyone else.

Female Water Bearer
1st Female Palace Guard
Female Drummer
Kodo Style Drum
Female Vizier
1st Nude Male Slave
Female Cloth Dancer
Sultana's Attendant (foot washer)
Female Fire Breather/Dancer
A Palace Gong
Female Crystal Ball Juggler/Dancer

Unlocked add-ons not included in any pledges.

Female Lounging Hetaira
2nd Female Palace Guard
3rd Female Palace Guard
Female Drumming Partner
Alternate pose of Kas Khan the big cat
2nd Nude Male Slave
3rd Nude Male Slave
Seated Female Sitarist
Levitating Air Priestess
Tri-Part Room Divider
Female Gong player
Female Snake Dancer/Charmer

There are a couple levels that include the addons.

The whole court plus level includes all addons up to what was unlocked at $10,000.

The whole court plus 15,000 includes all of the current addons.

Just under 48hrs to go!

Last few hrs of the campaign, loads have been unlocked and a last minute SG has been added(which is almost unlocked)...

"if we can hit $25,000.00+ at the finish of this project we will do a bathing scene, which will consist of a "pool" and 3 nude bathers.  The pool and one of the bathers will be free to everybody who qualifies for all of the free STRETCH GOALS and the other 2 bathers will be +$7 ADD-ONs"