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Can you even find a single dvd of a box set on the market?

At the guys who pledged big money for titans, I wasn't trying to insult anyone, I just thought it was funny that the titans seemed to outnumber the infantry. Although it makes a lot more sense that some of those titans are titan and infantry pledges together.

I think it's more the fact that they'd rather pay $90 for a plastic leviathan that looks great than $400 or whatever for a warhound

I can taste the 100k mark in pledges today


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I also think there are a lot of instances of people getting multiple things so the overall backer numbers are likely misleading. I wouldnt be shocked at all if the troops sold considerably more then the 28/15mm leviathans

I know I am going mostly the troop way, maybe I will pick up a 15mm leviathan and some weapons for it but I do love my infantry!

Im trying to think of reasons to not buy the heavy troopers, my wallet cant handle all the awesome!

I didn't get troops for 2 main reasons.
I already have 25 Kriegsmarine models, and I don't like the stormtroopers as much as the Kriegsmarine versions.

If they put out some more Kriegsmarine in plastic, or a set of conversion sprues (looking at you, Mark!) I might pick up some more.

I really want to see the other factions though. I'm more interested in Shadokesh and The Republic as factions I want to play in Iron-Core.

I'll probably buy a kit when it's released.

I actually forgot all about the Kriegsmarine models, there is not really much difference is there? I thought they just had different helmets and a less armoured torso?

Different helmets, different backpack, armor changes.

I bought them to use as Drop Troopers for SoTR1949, a Weird War 2 game. The stormtroopers heads look just a tad too sci-fi to fit in, while the gas mask heads of the Kriegmarines fit in better.

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:


It will obviously be bigger than a chimera. Or possibly a Land Raider. But hey, if it breaks the mold a bit, it might be for the better.

Im all for it. I was a scale modeler (armor & aircraft) before I got into gaming and I love the idea of the vehicles being in scale to the troops.

No more of this trying to convince us that 10 power armored super men can fit into an APC the size of a Honda Civic.


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ski2060 wrote:
I'm more interested in Shadokesh and The Republic as factions I want to play in Iron-Core.

Maybe we will see smaller scale kickstarters for each faction. Im ineresed in Shadokesh, and Protectorate...space Russians...yes please. The fact they use tanks over mecha is even better.

 Mad4Minis wrote:

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:


It will obviously be bigger than a chimera. Or possibly a Land Raider. But hey, if it breaks the mold a bit, it might be for the better.

Im all for it. I was a scale modeler (armor & aircraft) before I got into gaming and I love the idea of the vehicles being in scale to the troops.

No more of this trying to convince us that 10 power armored super men can fit into an APC the size of a Honda Civic.


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ski2060 wrote:
I'm more interested in Shadokesh and The Republic as factions I want to play in Iron-Core.

Maybe we will see smaller scale kickstarters for each faction. Im ineresed in Shadokesh, and Protectorate...space Russians...yes please. The fact they use tanks over mecha is even better.

Anyone know the size (dimensions) of a Land raider? I don't own one....

2.5" high, 3.75" wide and 7.25" long.

Approximately.

 NoseGoblin wrote:

 Mad4Minis wrote:


No more of this trying to convince us that 10 power armored super men can fit into an APC the size of a Honda Civic.

 Vitruvian XVII wrote:
2.5" high, 3.75" wide and 7.25" long.

Approximately.

The Eisenkern APC is pretty close to a Landraider in size, 2.25" high 3.25" wide and 7" long. Large but not too bad I may be able to tighten it up a bit but I do not see it being more than - .25" in any direction.

I can't wait to see some more variants on the APC chassis, a mobile command center or medic car would be amazing!

 malfred wrote:
I'll probably buy a kit when it's released.

At this point I'm a bit confused. I thought that the point of Kickstarter was to start small companies, not simply fund one-off projects. Of course, maybe it can be used to to one and/or the other, but what is this one? Is this just to make a bunch of great plastic kits, to perhaps expand later, or is this really starting up the company now? When all the molds for this stuff are made, will Mark be making stuff in the future, available in stores or at his site, or will we have to wait for another Kickstarter, or what?

 catharsix wrote:

 malfred wrote:
I'll probably buy a kit when it's released.

At this point I'm a bit confused. I thought that the point of Kickstarter was to start small companies, not simply fund one-off projects.

actually as per their FAQ the point is specifically to fund projects, *not* funding the start of a company.
of course, if that KS projects happens to make a company viable they're fine with it but it's incidental to the primary purpose of KS.

Mark is using the kickstarter to basically fund the creation of the molds and such for his models, hes already got a deal in place to sell the stuff through WGF I believe so sometime next year you will see his stuff in your LGS

 catharsix wrote:

 malfred wrote:
I'll probably buy a kit when it's released.

At this point I'm a bit confused. I thought that the point of Kickstarter was to start small companies, not simply fund one-off projects.

As above. The point is "officially" quite the opposite. KS is to fund one-off projects, in particular those of a "non-profit" kind that couldn't possibly get investments or money from capital markets. It is specifically not to be used for starting a business.

It is their first point in their guidelines, though it is not enforced with much rigour

kickstarter wrote:
1. Funding for projects only.
A project has a clear goal, like making an album, a book, or a work of art. A project will eventually be completed, and something will be produced by it. A project is not open-ended. Starting a business, for example, does not qualify as a project.

The plastic kits will be made by Wargames Factory, and will also be distributed by them. So these will be available in stores, but I think it is currently unknown what the final retail price will be.

And I'm sure WGF is very interested in this product. Like I said on the project comments, I bet WGF has given considerable thought to the benefits of having a good, flagship product for their sci-fi catalog (I find their shock troops lacking). To be able to offer a fairly complete army (troops, heavy weapons, command, heavy troops, vehicles) could really set them up as an alternative to a certain other company.

 NoseGoblin wrote:

 Vitruvian XVII wrote:
2.5" high, 3.75" wide and 7.25" long.

Approximately.

The Eisenkern APC is pretty close to a Landraider in size, 2.25" high 3.25" wide and 7" long. Large but not too bad I may be able to tighten it up a bit but I do not see it being more than - .25" in any direction.

I wouldnt change a thing. Its properly scaled for the Iron Core universe, and anyone who is going to use it as a counts-as in other games probably wont mind a bit of size difference for something very cool and unique.


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 Tannhauser42 wrote:
The plastic kits will be made by Wargames Factory, and will also be distributed by them. So these will be available in stores, but I think it is currently unknown what the final retail price will be.

And I'm sure WGF is very interested in this product. Like I said on the project comments, I bet WGF has given considerable thought to the benefits of having a good, flagship product for their sci-fi catalog (I find their shock troops lacking). To be able to offer a fairly complete army (troops, heavy weapons, command, heavy troops, vehicles) could really set them up as an alternative to a certain other company.

A mutually beneficial deal for sure. WGF can capitalize on a very awesome (and expanding) line of products, and Dreamforge can take advantage of the WGF retailer and distribution network.

 Tannhauser42 wrote:
The plastic kits will be made by Wargames Factory, and will also be distributed by them. So these will be available in stores, but I think it is currently unknown what the final retail price will be.

And I'm sure WGF is very interested in this product. Like I said on the project comments, I bet WGF has given considerable thought to the benefits of having a good, flagship product for their sci-fi catalog (I find their shock troops lacking). To be able to offer a fairly complete army (troops, heavy weapons, command, heavy troops, vehicles) could really set them up as an alternative to a certain other company.

Thanks for the clarification guys.

And I sure hope that WGF picks this up and supports it as a core line. I'd love to see Iron-Core as a real, fleshed out, alternative to GW. I am also underwhelmed by the design of the WGF Shock Troops - Marl's stuff is so much better. I really really hope that by this time next year we have a regular Iron-Core product line available.

Well it cant be to start a company, as Dream Forge has been in business for a while already.

This KS is to, well, kick start the plastic kit production and to fund the tooling start up costs which are substantial to say the least.

I was wondering if anyone else out there who is getting a 28mm Crusader or Mortis would be willing to go half-sies with me on 4 weapon arms. I can't afford $75 for 4 arms (when I really only want 2) but could do $37.50 for 2 weapon arms.

Anyone else out there in the same boat? If so, let me know, in thread or PM.

-C6

had you been in the EU I'd have gladly done that. now, it's not such a good idea

Cathar, I'm about to head out the door with the family right now, but might be able to help you out, also if anyone is wanting extra shadoketh let me know, I can at least order the four. US only please.

Theophony wrote:
Cathar, I'm about to head out the door with the family right now, but might be able to help you out, also if anyone is wanting extra shadoketh let me know, I can at least order the four. US only please.

Me too! (out the door w/ffamily) but I'll get in touch. Thanks

-C6

...added two of the little mechs. couldn't resist.

Only about $500 to go until we hit $100K!