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If you look at KickTraq, we're still on par with Helsvakt KS1. KS1 didn't break $20k until it's 15th day, and we're on what day 9 or 10 of KS2?

 tre manor wrote:

This time aroudn I am keeping my expectations realistic. Even if the final dollar amount is less I intend to make as much success from it as possible.

To be honest, I'd be happy with that. I want to have Red Box Games around to buy from, and I'd rather see the whole range get done and be able to get my hands on it over a longer period than have half a range get blown in a short time and then nothing.

But I've not gone in on any other KS so I'm not sure I'm typical.

All I really want are the goals up to 35K (bonebacks and wolf riders). I think we can make that... if we don't make the wolf riders it would be a big bummer but I'm sure I can convert something up and stick your gobbos on top

 tre manor wrote:
Well I won't call the KS1 an overall loss. I did make a profit from it, BUT I effectively sold through all of the zombies I will probably ever sell and when I say sold through I mean gave away for nothing once all of the costs were deducted. Additionally, I probabyl gave away at least 2 or 3 other figures for all intents and purposes as well. I never expected the campaign to go as high as it did and as a result I added too many freebies in at too low of a level. Then as the quantity added up those freebies became a stone around my neck.

My first campaign is an excellent example of what it looks liek to be totally unprepared for success and totally mismanaged to make as much of a success as possible. I panicked when the campaign began to roll backwards and started adding on more than I coudl actually afford to.

This time aroudn I am keeping my expectations realistic. Even if the final dollar amount is less I intend to make as much success from it as possible.

I wouldn't be so down on the zombies. They're excellent sculpts and you now have the moulds for them in TC going on from this point onwards. You may not sell a lot more of the zombies to the KS1 backers, but that's only 759 people worldwide - a lot of people but hardly the world's worth. FWIW, to this date (well over a year later) my review/size comparison of your figures to the GW LOTR range is still one of the couple most popular pages on my blog - and consistently so.

So your range has legs, and I believe that when the zombies reappear in your store they will still sell well. Zombies are a "horde" kind of figure, after all...

 scipio.au wrote:
I wouldn't be so down on the zombies. They're excellent sculpts and you now have the moulds for them in TC going on from this point onwards. You may not sell a lot more of the zombies to the KS1 backers, but that's only 759 people worldwide - a lot of people but hardly the world's worth. FWIW, to this date (well over a year later) my review/size comparison of your figures to the GW LOTR range is still one of the couple most popular pages on my blog - and consistently so.

So your range has legs, and I believe that when the zombies reappear in your store they will still sell well. Zombies are a "horde" kind of figure, after all...

Yes; I for one missed the first KS, and will definitely be wanting those beautiful zombies when they eventually show up. I'm sure I'm not alone.
(I'll be wanting some Helsvakt too.)

That's actually an idea- why not offer up some pledge levels for KS1 items during this KS? Probably not for AS good of a deal as before, but it could certainly bring in some extra backers and shouldn't require much more effort, since they're already being cast and you should have a stockpile of them soon.

What do you think, Tre?

I personally would def add on some extras from KS1; but I think Tre wants to fulfill all the KS1 orders before offering them for sale? I dunno, but I need another rank of dire wolves

It would be cool to have the ability to buy some more, now that I've seen my Aenglish with my own eyes I'm more excited to pick up some more. I can understand wanting to make sure all orders are fulfilled first though. I am sure the people waiting on stuff want to be served first.

 RiTides wrote:
That's actually an idea- why not offer up some pledge levels for KS1 items during this KS? Probably not for AS good of a deal as before, but it could certainly bring in some extra backers and shouldn't require much more effort, since they're already being cast and you should have a stockpile of them soon.

That's a terrible idea... in the sense that it would probably mean that I'd be spending way, way too much money. :-)

Glad you got your Aenglish Da Boss!

Dire wolves...... yeh I am going to add thos eto the campaign as a paid for extra today. Fits with the theme of the campaign well..... Hmmm......maybe Fenris as well. I will have to have a think on that.....

Dire wolves?!! Woho!!!

Just a thought, tre, but do you have any imagery for the wolf riders you could show off? Might get a touch more interest.

Fenris is pretty darn awesome. :p I bet there are people who would want to use it to convert a champion or something (maybe not very many). I love my Fenris and eagerly awaiting it in trollcast.

The ks1 guys would be very cool but how would that effect getting them into the store?

I guess as long as you were up front about them going on sale after ks1 is fulfilled it wouldn't be an issue.

Dire wolves are an option now!

Added $25 for 6 of them because eff it. they're awesome!

Upped pledge $25 for six too! I'd like a Fenris as well...

Upped my pledge too. 6 wolves!

Update # 4 New Campaign Addition DIRE WOLVES!!

In the interest of helping to satisfy many customers who were unable to snap up a few ranks of Dire Wolves from the previous KS campaign and also int eh hopes to help move this campaign forward a little faster I have decided that I would add the Dire Wolves to this campaign as a paid for addition. The Dire Wolves ARE NOT considered one of the lesser ranks or special ranks selections so if you do want them you will need to manage your pledge to add the amount of money necessary for the number of Dire Wolves you would like to receive. The Dire wolves are sold in this campaign in a three figure set and a six figure set. Each Wolf is fitted for universally interchangeable heads. There are three different heads and three different bodies so you have a total of 9 different final build options. Further more the Dire Wolves will be sold at a higher price when they go live in the store. the actual entry on the main page is copied here below.

Cheers!

Tre'


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DIRE WOLVES!!! Nigh the size of a man and beset the ravenous hunger of the great wolf god himself the Dire Wolves race through tangled wood and over open ground with equal ferocity slathering jaws agape to rip and rend the flesh of their prey, man and beast alike it matters not when the Howling God leads the way.. Summoned forth from the deepest primordial wilds they serve the will of Fenris only!



Add the Dire wolves to your pledge for an additional $15.00 per set of three. Or $25.00 per set of six. The Dire wolves are NOT considered a lesser or special ranks selection. These are a separate item all together. The Dire Wolves are modularly fitted for universally interchangeable heads and are supplied with 40mm round bases.

 scipio.au wrote:

So your range has legs, and I believe that when the zombies reappear in your store they will still sell well. Zombies are a "horde" kind of figure, after all...

I had to register just to reply to this (Hi, Az!). Tre, your zombies are hands-down the best zombies yet sculpted. Quality will always find an audience.

I recognize you from Kickstarter . Welcome to Dakka! And agreed, the KS1 items just need to be put up on the webstore and they will sell... or better yet, offered as a part of this campaign for those who missed out!

But even if you do that for more items, putting the KS1 items on the webstore soon after this one ends will provide a crucial stopgap of money coming in steadily instead of all in one go.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind a chance to get some stuff from KS1, considering I missed out last time. All that awesome Hellsvahkt stuff and I didn't have the ability to pick up any.

There would be a lot of complaints if items from KS1 were available for sale when a large portion of backers haven't had theirs shipped yet. Tre should put Ks1 stuff for sale, but only after the last Ks1 backer's package ships.

Why? it goes up for sale but if you get it in the new KS, it'll be months more until you get them... much much later than the KS1 backers.

Really though, I'd dearly love for the zombies and perhaps riders to go up on this KS again - didn't have the funds last time.

I believe judgedoug was replying to the comments about putting stuff up in the store not KS2. Putting into KS2 is fine, but throwing stuff up on the store before shipping KS1 wouldn't be well received. But I'm sure Tre already knows that.

Just to drop a few stats in

KS2 is doing better in terms of cash pledged so far (up ~$3K), but lags far behind in terms of backers (by ~130)

My completly unscientific take on this...

Us backers REALLY want lots of nice stuff Tre's offering

Many potential backers are waiting to see their KS1 stuff (and since Tre is posting these many folk should be able to get in before the end... sadly not all, but many hopefully)

comparing kicktraq charts gives me a headache!

..Oh right.

Good lord I need to start reading better before replying

Yes, I meant for sale in the webstore.

Orlando, I think it has to do with the first KS - Tre originally had only a few pledge levels and you could get a pledge of just 5 Helsvakt and that was it for pretty cheap. Much later in the campaign he introduced the concept of ranks/etc (that's when I jumped in at 185)

I love those dire wolf models. I really should have put more of them in my KS1 pledge rewards. I think I'll pick up some more in this KS.

The 2 heroes should unlock today

Hopefully Tre sees the reaction to the dire wolves and adds in a few more KS1 items for purchase! Broadening the appeal can Only be a good thing