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2021/05/04 09:37:15
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Otiose in a Niche
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Ever want to back something just because of the font they used?
Metal space soldiers, with optional prepainted ones in collectable packaging.
Spoiled for size
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/star-schlock-astros/star-schlock-astroguards-miniatures?ref=recommendation-projectpage-footer-2
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2021/05/04 11:07:27
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Hungry Ork Hunta Lying in Wait
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They have a very cool retro theme, but $40 for 8 dudes is a big ask!
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2021/05/04 11:14:33
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Plus the 2 heavy weapon dudes
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2021/05/04 11:21:04
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Hungry Ork Hunta Lying in Wait
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True, I had misread that all. I'm half tempted but the price is a bit of a sticking point.
I do adore the cheesy sci fi retro theme though
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2021/05/04 11:40:03
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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Gir Spirit Bane wrote:True, I had misread that all. I'm half tempted but the price is a bit of a sticking point.
I do adore the cheesy sci fi retro theme though
Like I said I'm tempted by the fonts alone!
Love that Micronauts font.
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2021/05/04 12:21:12
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Rogue Daemonhunter fueled by Chaos
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It's getting tougher to find metal models under $4 per, so I'm not too put off by the price. Right now you're getting 11 models for $40 plus shipping, which is a pretty reasonable ask if you like the look.
I do, although I'm already wondering how they'll look painted up as inquisitorial storm troopers....
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2021/05/05 08:24:50
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Furious Raptor
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I’m old enough to find this very cool and eclectic!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2021/05/05 08:25:10
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2021/05/05 10:35:17
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Can't remember where it was pointed out but someone said these are like the internal security troopers from the Paranoia RPG.
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2021/05/05 11:32:13
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Shadowy Grot Kommittee Memba
The Great State of New Jersey
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Oh my, I very rarely care for "oldhammer"/nostalgic retro minis, but these are fantastic. I'm seriously considering the 77 mini Astroguard Company pledge...
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2021/05/05 12:12:34
Subject: Re:KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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It all screams Buck Rogers to me.....and I like it, just need a hawk man.
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 |
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2021/05/05 13:00:59
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Shadowy Grot Kommittee Memba
The Great State of New Jersey
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Wellp, I caved, backed for $215, plus an unpainted Colonel Ering. The Conscripts stretch goal should unlock once the creator wakes up lol
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2021/05/05 13:02:15
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Rampaging Chaos Russ Driver
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The padded suits match up nicely with the look of the plastic Squats, would make a great combined regiment!
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2021/05/14 17:37:16
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Using Inks and Washes
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Oh man, this is cool. And it looks like (though they aren't updating the @!#! page! Edit: Or I'm not reading #@#$! carefully - it does look current!) you get 11 Astroguards for $40, plus a free:
female Space Cadet
Man Hunter
Scouter Bot robot
Ensign Packman
Beefhead Elder
So it looks like maybe we're at 16 metal minis for $40. $2.50 a figure for metal dudes? That's pretty good. I'm just about certain I'm gonna back...
But mostly because I MUST HAVE one of those prepainted blister packs. OMG that's sooo cooool!
And the female Platoon Leader is a freebie for the higher-tier levels.
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I play...
Sigh.
Who am I kidding? I only paint these days... |
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2021/05/14 18:00:27
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Raging Rat Ogre
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Starcom meets Micronauts with the trappings of Mego toys...nice vibe.
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Urusei Yatsura, Cerebus the Aardvark, Machiavelli, Plato and Happy Days. So, how was your childhood?
DC:70S+G++M+++B+I-Pat43/f+D++A(WTF)/eWD079R+++T(R)DM+ |
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2021/05/14 18:04:37
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Fixture of Dakka
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Wow, this really is a targeted shot at the nostalgia center of the brain. The style isn't really my thing, but that's the only saving grace for me. If I were 4-5 years older I'd be cracking out the credit cards asap. Very well done.
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2021/05/18 14:38:04
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Last day on this one. $40 base gets you 17 minis, about $2.35 per. Not bad.
Backed for the base pledge and a few extra packs.
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2021/05/18 17:33:49
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Rampaging Chaos Russ Driver
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weasel_beef wrote:Last day on this one. $40 base gets you 17 minis, about $2.35 per. Not bad.
Backed for the base pledge and a few extra packs.
It's a solid deal, but the size breaks these for me. I'm probably a minority but I wish they were closer to vintage mini size than modern heroic size.
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2021/05/19 23:00:15
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Using Inks and Washes
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Also saw this (but too late to pick up a pledge) and was excited (but sad, see aforementioned note about missing out) to see their uniforms largely matched those of the Astroguard troopers
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maggletminis/space-dwarfs-operation-army-28mm-miniatures
Kind of refreshing to see a KS where the team doesn't overpromise or over commit by taking on too much...
But then it also seemed like a big missed opportunity to not simply put up 'wave 2' and 'wave 3' etc pledges, both to gauge interest, raise more money, and to temper expectations as later waves ship later...
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I play...
Sigh.
Who am I kidding? I only paint these days... |
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2021/05/19 23:40:15
Subject: KS-Star Schlock Astroguards
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Ork Boy Hangin' off a Trukk
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I saw the title and was expecting something from Schlock Mercenary.
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Sometimes you have fun, and sometimes the fun has you. -Sgt. Schlock |
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