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2019/02/01 01:30:57
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Owlbear
I'm probably going to get one of those Froghemoths soon. He looks like a solid proxy choice for a lot of big monsters like Great Unclean Ones or Colossal Squigs.
2019/02/02 03:11:21
Subject: Re:Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Black Rock Troll
During February 2019, you'll receive this free Reaper Bones Black Rock Troll for each qualifying order of $40 (in your purchasing currency - USD, GBP, Euro, AUD) or more placed right here on www.reapermini.com!
And what's more, for each $40 you spend, you'll receive an additional Reaper Bones Black Rock Troll - $80 for two, $120 for 3, etc. there's no need to place multiple orders on the same day! The FREE Reaper Bones Black Rock Troll is automatically added to your order at checkout when you hit $40...you don't have to do anything else.
Want extras? The Reaper Bones Black Rock Troll can be purchased separately here.
This Reaper Bones Black Rock Troll is a plastic gaming figure that is sold unpainted and unassembled. This promotional model is available in limited quantities. Offer good while promotional supplies last.
Also, Reaper Live Q&A, including Bones KS info!
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The minotaur sculpted by Jason Wiebe looks really good. Bobby Jackson's Ogres have been great and this minotaur looks to be in a similar style.
Balance in pick up games? Two people, each with their own goals for the game, design half a board game on their own without knowing the layout of the board and hope it all works out. Good luck with that. The faster you can find like minded individuals who want the same things from the game as you, the better.
2019/02/02 20:46:49
Subject: Re:Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Troll (p.4)
The following new release items have a hard release date of Monday, February 18, 2019.
Dark Heaven Metal Fantasy Miniatures
03940___ Cultist Minions (3) by B. Ridolfi $13.99
03941___ Cultist Leaders (2) by B. Ridolfi $10.99
03942___ Grixus, Goblin Wizard by D. Robards $6.99
03943___ Bog Skeleton w/ Two Handed Axe by Julie Guthrie $6.99
03944___ Bog Skeleton w/ Sword & Shield by Julie Guthrie $6.99
03945___ Bog SkeletonTwo w/ Handed Sword by Julie Guthrie $6.99
Reaper Dungeon Dwellers Metal Fantasy Miniatures
07017___ Sister Hazel, Plague Doctor by B. Jackson $8.99
07018___ Gus Greenweevil, Halfling Henchman by B. Jackson $6.99
07019___ Dungeon Dwellers:Treasure Pile by B. Jackson $6.99
That does look plenty sharp in detail, but normal Bones was progressively better the larger the figure - want to see a couple of infantry models in Bones Black to really judge how well it's been done.
2019/02/20 05:50:54
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Troll (p.4)
Yeah nothing really for me to say, the cultists look nice but don't really make me squee, and the skeletons sure are skeletons, no one can say otherwise.
The goblin wizard is clever, and the halfling competent but I really just don't see anything that I would need to take home. A pretty dull release over-
I'll take ten of them!
2019/02/28 22:48:04
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Troll (p.4)
We're launching Reaper Bones Black by giving away nearly 150,000 free Reaper Bones Black promotional miniatures throughout 2019!
March's Reaper Bones Black promo model is the Efreeti! Starting March 1, 2019, you'll receive a free Reaper Bones Black Efreeti miniature for each qualifying order of $40. For all the details, please see www.reapermini.com
The FREE Reaper Bones Black Efreeti will only be available from March 1 through March 31, 2019 or while supplies last. This is a limited promotional model.
(Sculpted by Bobby Jackson; studio model painted by Rhonda Bender; model supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required).
this may well be the most informative Bones Black mini yet when we see the unpainted one depending on how tall she is, ah nope she's another big one 80mm tall apparently
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2019/03/03 15:41:27
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Efreeti
I love this idea of rolling out the product gradually, not the least of which is because it lets them identify and correct any production errors likely to occur with black, and also to enable their sculptors to work out the limits of what the material can do. I do really hope we see some human sized models before the inevitable Blackstarter.
Putting product in your consumers hands, for free, before you try to sell it is an awesome strategy.
Klawz-Ramming is a subset of citrus fruit?
Gwar- "And everyone wants a bigger Spleen!"
Mercurial wrote:
I admire your aplomb and instate you as Baron of the Seas and Lord Marshall of Privateers.
Orkeosaurus wrote:Star Trek also said we'd have X-Wings by now. We all see how that prediction turned out.
Orkeosaurus, on homophobia, the nature of homosexuality, and the greatness of George Takei.
English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark alleyways and mugs them for loose grammar.
2019/03/03 18:27:58
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Efreeti
Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
2019/03/16 02:23:15
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Efreeti
The KSer devliver has begun so we'll see how Bones black is for smaller figures soon enough.
Also they're starting with EU shipments first, looks like they're trying to rush to beat a potential No Deal Brexit which I think is the right thing to do. No telling how long that could end up delaying EU shipments if they don't finish before the deadline next week (and there's no extension).
2019/03/16 13:48:11
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Efreeti
We've been so busy with getting Bones 4 fulfillment ready that we forgot to post this! Check out these cool new metal releases!
Dark Heaven Legends Metal Miniatures
03946: Werewolf Alpha by Tre Manor ($10.99) [+1]
03947: Bane Larva by Kevin Williams ($12.29) [+1]
03948: Hanrik, Dwarf Pugilist by Ben Siens ($6.99) [+1]
03949: Pudgin Panflour, Halfling Cook by Bobby Jackson ($6.99) [+1]
03950: Lost Soul of the Styx by Julie Guthrie ($6.99) [+1]
Dungeon Dwellers Metal Miniatures
07020: Kobold Spearmen (2) by Bobby Jackson ($8.99) [+1]
07021: Kobold Archers (2) by Bobby Jackson ($8.99) [+1]
07022: Wererat Boss by Ben Siens ($7.99) [+1]
"I don't think it quite has the detail of metal or resin, but it is a LOT closer than regular Bones, and not a huge step down from metal. It took to a sharp Xacto readily. It was better with a file than regular Bones, but not as good as metal or resin. There were a lot of mold lines to deal with; about what I'd expect from a metal figure. The base concept is amazing, and I want to see all minis made with this concept in mind. However, the injection point could use work. It had some indents on the base, instead of pokey-outies. The owlbear could use some work on the mold/injection where feathers within the wing meet each other. Kinda looks slightly crusty in there. Not a lot but it is almost like it got taken out of the mold before it was fully cooled and pulled the corner. Not enough to really be an issue on painting, but it is an area of non-smoothness in an otherwise smooth area. A lot of folks probably like that he's preassembled, but if the pieces are well fit, I think it may be better to have him unassembled to send. It would make mold line removal easier, and reaching arm/wing-pits with a brush easier. Still, this is a huge improvement on Old Bones. Downside is that Sir Cyr really is not going to want to step on this one. Not Lego levels of pain yet, but it isn't going to be springy like Old Bones. Reaper's going to have a heck of a place on the market with beasties out of this stuff. Bones in general is affordable, but this is close to closing the gap between Old Bones and metal. I think a bunch of people will enjoy it when they didn't like Old Bones. " -- Cyradis
"It is far closer to a polystyrene in feel and detail than the previous material, which is closer to a PVC used in plumbing." -- Corsair
*****
2:31 : Laurel and Hardy. :
*****
Summary of latest KS update : "That last container that's been causing grief is still making its slow-pokey way to them. The container has parts for three items - Tree of Despair, Baba Yaga's Hut, and I believe the Frost Giants - folks who've ordered those items are having the rest of their orders pulled and set aside to wait for the container, while everyone else is seeing their orders moved along normally. The last Kickstarter, they shut down their operations for a few days to focus on fulfilling the Kickstarter, and ended up regretting it: it's VERY bad for business, and this Kickstarter was something like 30% bigger and thus it's even more impossible to shut down again; so, this time, they're keeping operations open and doing the Kickstarter thing at the same time - the result is that fulfillment will run a little slower this Kickstarter than it did last time. Some of us may have some ideas about sneaky ways to get their orders shipped faster, such as canceling some items or paying extra to rush the orders, etc., and they want to assure us that, due to the complexity of fulfillment, there's no way those tricks will speed anything up (if for no other reason than trying to find your specific order among the vast number they're managing will be completely impractical) - so, things ship according to the schedule, and there's no way to pull strings to speed your order up." -- Thanks to Whateley
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spyrl 3 days ago
Bullet points with timestamps from the video:
• 1:36 - The UK, EU, Australia are pulled, on pallets and waiting for shipping containers to arrive
• 2:01 - EU, UK loading starts tomorrow, have Australia early next week
• 2:15 - in between those two starting to pull Canada
• 2:26 - April 8, start pulling US
• 2:40-3:12 - Explanation of warehouse issues and why they’re moving it across the street which makes a slight delay
• 3:44 - Monday, May 20 worse case delay
• 3:54-5:28 Explanation of why they can’t package up this Kickstarter like they did the last one and why the timeline is longer
• 5:32 - Unknown possible delay as there is still stuff missing: Tree of Dispair, Baba Yaga’s hut, and Frost Giant Raiders (talked about in previous updates)
• 6:13 - Explanation of why the next wave might start shipping but you don’t have your items from the previous wave because your order has one of those things and they don’t have it yet
• 7:07 - Explanation of why they can’t partial ship
• 8:02 - They don't have an exact timetable, just expectations that can change (such as Brexit)
• 9:05 - Two Canadian trucks going to Toronto and Calgary shippers
• 9:44 - They appreciate our patience
• 10:05 - Will do another update if something changes
• 10:20 - Video will be posted on Facebook and Youtube
• 10:32 - If you have questions email help@reapermini.com • 10:36 - If you’re American, Canadian, central South America your window to change your address is closing
• 10:56 - It's too late to change your address if you’re in Europe
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My name's Surkar, and I will be your Bones Black spokesmini for the month of April. *Sigh.*
Old, cranky, and bored.... I like this guy!
The Auld Grump
Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
2019/04/01 15:51:33
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: TBA
True, he's a bit glum- but this is also the human sized Bones Black we wanted, isn't it?
Klawz-Ramming is a subset of citrus fruit?
Gwar- "And everyone wants a bigger Spleen!"
Mercurial wrote:
I admire your aplomb and instate you as Baron of the Seas and Lord Marshall of Privateers.
Orkeosaurus wrote:Star Trek also said we'd have X-Wings by now. We all see how that prediction turned out.
Orkeosaurus, on homophobia, the nature of homosexuality, and the greatness of George Takei.
English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark alleyways and mugs them for loose grammar.
2019/04/01 22:00:03
Subject: Re:Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: TBA
Like I said, I like this figure - but then I pretty much had an idea for an NPC for a fantasy cops game I am planning, as soon as I saw him. (Danny Glover's voice may be involved.)
An orc priest that is old enough to remember the old ways, and wise enough to not miss them. (The city in the campaign is ridiculously integrated - the police captain is a beholder. And good at his job.)
I want the PCs to get to know him, get to like him... and then I will have him murdered.
The very first adventure has them dealing with orcs - when they get a report of orc and dwarf gangs in armor gathering for battle. The older cops not letting the rookies know that the same lady has made the same report every year for the past ten - the orcs and dwarfs are in armor, but have no weapons... moving a leather ball around a defined area may be involved. And neither all the orcs nor all the dwarfs are on the same team. (Steel Workers versus Meat Packers.... Plenty of each in both industries.)
This old guy is going to be the medic on hand.
The Auld Grump
Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
2019/04/02 00:59:23
Subject: Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: TBA
Looks a bit like you should never let him near water, that's what the old bugger look like lol.
Spoiler:
"Our fantasy settings are grim and dark, but that is not a reflection of who we are or how we feel the real world should be. [...] We will continue to diversify the cast of characters we portray [...] so everyone can find representation and heroes they can relate to. [...] If [you don't feel the same way], you will not be missed"
https://twitter.com/WarComTeam/status/1268665798467432449/photo/1
2019/04/03 21:28:59
Subject: Re:Reaper 2019 News: Bones Black and Free Bones Black Miniature of the Month: Orc Shaman
