Kickstarter-Colony 87 Sci-Fi Civilians

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**axiom**

Will Beck is the same artist, but the sketches above were from another project that I believe never came to fruition. It was after seeing those sketches that I got Will on board.

We have touched on some similar themes with Colony 87 though.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Wow funded? In under 12 hours?

Congratulations Axion, you and your team have a hit!

I ultimately went with the spaceport and the noble court, gets me all the figures and doubles of most of the laborers.

**axiom**

It actually funded in just over an hour KK! If the last KS trend is replicated, then we should end up at around 150 or so backers, which is perfect

**BrookM**

First update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/62661939/return-to-colony-87-28mm-sci-fi-civilians/posts/1500436

Well that's been a crazy 12 hours or so...!

First up, a huge thank you for all your support! Over the course of the last 12 hours, pledges have been flying in faster than I can track.

We funded in about an hour and a half!

In around 12 hours, we've nearly reached the funding level from the first Kickstarter!

Backers were waiting to pledge as the project went live - we had 9 backers BEFORE I'd even advertised the Kickstarter anywhere!

So what happens over the next 29 days? I will be accelerating some of the process. I am exploring whether I can add anything else in, but this is only a possible option - I want to keep the project simple and deliverable.

Thanks again

Jon

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Personally I'm all for keeping the campaign as lean and simple as possible, having been in a few campaigns now that keeps heaping on more and more extra content at the cost of keeping the delivery date in sight. Less moving parts means less that can go wrong.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Yeah I remembered from last time there'd be no stretch goals, they're keeping it at what they know they can deliver.

Which is fine with me.

**Goatmoerser**

Awesome new sculpts and concept drawings! There is something about this whole Colony 87 project that's just so very neat. Can't put my finger on it but I really like those minis. Especially the (Xeno-?) Botanist of the 2nd wave got me. That's worth the hassle of using my wife's credit card

I guess it's enough time till summer to come up with scenario ideas for them.

I have only painted Lord Greiss of wave 1 thus far but I can really recommend these high quality sculpts.

http://aleatorblog.de/aurelius-quinctius-tricostus/

**Kid_Kyoto**

Less than a week in and wave 2 already has more backers and money than wave one.

I'd definitely call this a hit.

**BrookM**

While we're at it, the second update from a few days ago, maybe this will get more people to pledge: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/62661939/return-to-colony-87-28mm-sci-fi-civilians/posts/1502927

You may already follow Jean-Baptiste Garidel's Leadplague blog, but just in case you don't, look what delicious photos he posted today:

Colony 87 set 1

Colony 87 set 2

Beautiful, I'm sure you'll agree!

**AndrewGPaul**

Man, I really want these guys, but I can't before Salute. :(

**Kid_Kyoto**

AndrewGPaul wrote:
Man, I really want these guys, but I can't before Salute. :(

You won't be billed till the campaign ends y'know, so you're not REALLY spending money at all.

**AndrewGPaul**

This project will be funded on Thu, Mar 24

Salute's not till the 15th of April. :(

**Kid_Kyoto**

You could put in a pound and then up your pledge later.

**MLaw**

They really are fantastic, I just can't afford to put that much on NPCs :(

**JoeRugby**

Colony 87 Wave 1 is Finished

Group shot!

I had a blast painting these up (struggled to think up what colours to have them in, but the painting was a blast)

I honestly can't recommend enough getting in on these mins while you can.

Are there any plans to have Hesse available post Kickstarter Axiom?

**BrookM**

Update #4: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/62661939/return-to-colony-87-28mm-sci-fi-civilians/posts/1520771

Thanks to you all for your continued support! As we're nearing the final third of the KS duration, I wanted to give you all a little something back for your support.

Our friends at Dice & Games Ltd have just sent across the prototype for 16mm Colony 87 dice - a pair of which will be included free to every backer.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Last 6 days, and it's over US$10k.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/62661939/return-to-colony-87-28mm-sci-fi-civilians/description

**streamdragon**

Backed for both Wave 1 and Wave 2 (since I missed the first KS). I have no direct plan for them, but they're just so full of character it's impossible to pass them up!

**Kid_Kyoto**

Last 2 days!

**Momotaro**

Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Less than a week in and wave 2 already has more backers and money than wave one.

I'd definitely call this a hit.

I had not-buyer's regret on the first Kickstarter as soon as I saw some painted sculpts. From forum comments, I wasn't the only one.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Here we are then, closing in on the last 24 hours! You'll be pleased to hear that the freebie dice have been ordered, and that the masters of set 2 have been made. I'm hoping that we'll be going into production shortly after Easter.

I'm also delighted to say that John Pickford has juggled with his schedule, and has very kindly sculpted up an additional familiar in under a week!

The new familiar is a karakulak - a highly intelligent mid-sized space feline:

The karakulak will be included as part of the familiar pack at no additional cost, and will be provided to any returning backers (who automatically receive the familiar pack free) and those backers who have selected the familiar pack as an add-on.

Thank you all for your support so far!

**Goatmoerser**

Excellent news & very glad now that I added the extra money for the familiars. The Gyrinx, I mean karakulak

, looks great! While painting keep in mind "very thick and fluffy ginger or orange fur and bright blue eyes".

**Kid_Kyoto**

Surveys are up, if you pledged it should be in your email.

**Kid_Kyoto**

And shipping has begun

That's the first 80 metal blisters packed. Packages will start going out from Monday!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/62661939/return-to-colony-87-28mm-sci-fi-civilians

**Malika2**

Awesome! Anybody know if there'll be a new campaign coming up anytime soon?

**Kid_Kyoto**

Malika2 wrote:
Awesome! Anybody know if there'll be a new campaign coming up anytime soon?

I hope so, but they seem to be taking a slow but steady approach, no crazy strech goals and lots of time between projects. So i wouldn't hold my breath.

**Kid_Kyoto**

And the mailing has begun!

You'll all be pleased to hear that your packages are starting to be sent! I've caused a log-jam in the Post Office on a couple of occasions and can confirm that 44 packages have gone out, with a big pile ready for sending. I am aiming to post 20-40 packages per day, which means that some packages will go out in early July rather than June - hopefully you'll forgive a week or two delay?
Thanks once again!
Jon

**BrookM**

So, when will these become available for retail?

**Kid_Kyoto**

I'll ask. In the meantime you might shoot Jon a message, he may have extras he can sell.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Ask and you shall... well get an asnwer at least.

@Kid Kyoto - that's a difficult question to answer. I'm still undecided on the 'if' bit of it. I never set out with the intention of becoming a miniatures company - my ambition to was to make some sets of figures that I wanted in my collection, and people have been interested enough in the figures to make it happen!
Post the Kickstarter, I will certainly have spare sets and am happy for people who didn't back the Kickstarter to get in touch and pick them up...in fact that was happening with the first set of figures (one or two sets sold per month for the year between to two Kickstarters).
Once the pledges have all been shipped, I will sit down and have a proper think about if, when, how the figures continue to be available.
Cheers!

**Kid_Kyoto**

Update

After another minor delay, which turned into nearly a week, I'm pleased to say I have all the castings and can commence sending packages again. I've spent the last hour filling blister packs, and should have everything packed to go in the next day or so. Everything will be posted by next Thursday at the very latest. I promise!
Thanks again for your patience.
Jon

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/62661939/return-to-colony-87-28mm-sci-fi-civilians/updates

Eagerly awaiting mine!