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 AlexHolker wrote:
What I wanted was not an ogre, but an Amazon. Something more like this.

So... the rest of the TGG range?

Anyone else disappointed with Yoko? I guess I should count myself lucky to take her off my list, since I now want most of the IE heroines. Wasn't planning on getting Heleria or Arthemisia, for instance, but they turned out really awesome. And Mortaria Noctis... Combined Army Speculo-Killer, much?

But it looks like the campaign's back on track now. I hope they don't lose anymore momentum!

We've seen that the normal and heroic models are good fits for counts as in 40k.
Do we have any idea what the final height on the models that look like they'll be unusual sized will be? I'm thinking specifically of the Priestess (though Kiki will surely have some extra height). But with the tentacle boosters and arms, are we talking "techmarine tall," "MC tall," or something in between?

I kind of assume Kiki was about on par with an ogryn, but that's not based on any real data, so it's entirely possible she'll be some weird size.

If by back on track you mean, they had 1 new backer, and the majority of the movement came from people retooling their pledges, then it is definitely back on track.

I think it is another light blip until the release of the troopers tommorrow and a larger increase in backers and pledging. (Hopefully.)

My list of winner reveals, loser reveals, and those that really are just... reveals.

The Ones Who have no Feels (They are just as the silhouettte depicted)-
Shashenka, Foxy, and Heleria just seem average to some of the already revealed, and now openly revealed others to compare to. They aren't bad, but they aren't good, but unlike the list below, they aren't so different from the silhouette's appeal to make them unimpressive or underwhelming.

The Unimpressive (and the Sadly Underwhelming)-
Noctis is great, from the neck down. The head just... doesn't fit well with the body. A grotesque dichotomy. Baba looks a bit like I expected, and also, a bit less. She just doesn't have the ummph like I was expecting, nor does Lord Undetailed Vampire.

The Hopeful (and the Amazing)-
Yoko is one I hope the art isn't entirely accurate on. The legs seem... off. Otherwise, she is pretty awesome. Snow Ivanka is better than I actually imagined, taking her from a maybe on my list to mandatory. Rosenkrantz, even though I am not buying IE other than necropriestess, this mini is one I would definitely buy otherwise. It just has this feel to it. Yes, she is a monster, but she is an awesome monster. The Great Embalmer is another great mini for the IE, but because I am not getting them, I will be passing up. But the way it just turned out is better than the silhouette ever predicted. I am going to put Kiki here, even though I never once, nor ever wanted or want to get her as a mini. Just not my style for my army, and the details will be out of place for the army I am crafting. That doesn't mean she isn't an amazingly (almost too much detailed,) concept art piece. If even a third of the details transfer over, she will be an amazing mini for those purchasing her, and have a life of her own.

I'm definitely excited about Yoko and Ivanka. Kiki's pretty sweet, and Alexsandr isn't bad (although not as cool as I had built him up in my mind).

I really like Shashenka, though. The long, delicate curtains of hair (like you see on her and Blondie) are something you don't see on too many models, and are something I really hope will carry through well in the sculpts.

Foxy is really the only one who didn't live up to my expectations. I expected something really cool, and while she isn't bad, she also isn't spectacular.

Oh, I did forget Kiki on my list! Argh! Will endeavor to place her in a spot later though. Want to look at her for a bit neutrally (since I was never going to get her as a mini.)

 Morathi's Darkest Sin wrote:

She was one of the best reveals for me.. absolutely excellent take on a female Ogre, much better than the horrific 'male Ogre with saggy breasts' GW pulled out for Blood Bowl, or the just a little too boyish Maneater.
I'd pay for a whole unit if it was of a similar design.

I can't fully visualise it properly from the art. I know and trust that they can do beautiful, and I know that they can do ugly monsters, but this seems a bit different, and I won't know if I like it aesthetically until I see a render or a model. With (most of) the regular models, I have enough trust to know that they should look ace, but there's a few concept art pieces there - this amongst them - which need a bit more convincing.

Really, I think the things we need renders of most:

1. Light and heavy units for each faction
2. Iron Army Bike
3. Yoko
4. Kiki

That, I feel, should address most of the worries with the models right now.

That said, I'd personally like to see as many renders as possible.

Well I just upped my pledge from lieutenant to captain, based on the concepts they've revealed (but I am pledging for my other half as well as myself). There's still a bit of value left in the pledge, that will probably go to the bikes/mechas once they're revealed. That, or I'll drop it on finish day.

Alright, since they finally made it so I can get a troop box at the $15 level (and confirmed that the shipping is free at that level), I am in. These will be great for a Mutants & Death Ray Guns squad.

Update #26 up!

Freebies

This is awesome! We made it past the $425,000 mark!

You've now unlocked a new Freebie, Jinx, the Iron Empire Mascot.
And if you missed it, read all about Jinx and its place in the Iron Empire...



So here are all the Freebies to date now included in all pledges from LIEUTENANT BOX and above.



$430,000 Stretch Goal

Also, you may recall in our next stretch goal at $430,000 (we're almost there...), 3 Heroines will be unlocked:

Ilsa Wolfenstein, Commander-in-Chief of the Iron Empire army.
As mentioned earlier, she is a one-of-a-kind leader, as she will not wait behind the lines but will jump right into the fray, seemingly invulnerable. She had her giant claws specially made for her so that she could engage in melee with the terrible Kurganova were-creatures.

Lieutenant Drakkan of the Iron Storm Heavy Troopers.

And Volga Potemkine (with a silent 'e' at the end), who carries the Kurganova army banner.
As mentioned earlier, Volga Potemkine is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek name, as it refers, in a very obvious fashion, to the battle of Stalingrad in which the Soviet Union fought the Nazis and to the movie Battleship Potemkin which tells the story of the mutiny of its crew against their tzarist officers, and which has been called one of the greatest propaganda movie ever.
And saving the best for last...

Just like you, we want this Kickstarter to be as successful as possible, and just like you, we want the maximum number of minis to come to life.

Therefore, get ready!

Once the $430,000 Stretch Goal described above is achieved, we will start to AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK between 1 and 3 references EVERY DAY!

So stay tuned! The fun ain't over ;-)

 Barzam wrote:
Alright, since they finally made it so I can get a troop box at the $15 level (and confirmed that the shipping is free at that level), I am in. These will be great for a Mutants & Death Ray Guns squad.

If that's the case I might as well grab a box myself. Now comes the inevitable fretting over which one to get!

I'm surprised you aren't going to have those ladies seeing action in the Deadzones.

 Jimsolo wrote:
Update #26 up!

And saving the best for last...

Just like you, we want this Kickstarter to be as successful as possible, and just like you, we want the maximum number of minis to come to life.

Therefore, get ready!

Once the $430,000 Stretch Goal described above is achieved, we will start to AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK between 1 and 3 references EVERY DAY!

So stay tuned! The fun ain't over ;-)

This, in my eyes, is probably the biggest update since the swap update when it comes to boosting the campaign. Dispels any worries about X or Y not being unlocked unless we reach the $710k mark. If they handle the reveals properly then it should keep people's attention focused on the KS and keep the pledges coming in. The only thing we need to see now are more details (and renders/prints) of the trooper boxes and their intended contents.

Oh, they'll probably join my Bauhaus guys in the Deadzone, don't you worry about that.

I'm kind of surprised they haven't revealed any of the Kurganova were-beasts yet. They mention them numerous times in their fluff, but we haven't seen any yet that I know of.

 Barzam wrote:
Alright, since they finally made it so I can get a troop box at the $15 level (and confirmed that the shipping is free at that level), I am in. These will be great for a Mutants & Death Ray Guns squad.

When and where did they mention this bit of news?

grefven wrote:
I believe all characters/troops will be unlocked by the end of this KS regardless of the amount.

Seems like you might have been correct. This is good news. Exciting times now. Looks like everything I want will be available.

 BrookM wrote:

 Barzam wrote:
Alright, since they finally made it so I can get a troop box at the $15 level (and confirmed that the shipping is free at that level), I am in. These will be great for a Mutants & Death Ray Guns squad.

When and where did they mention this bit of news?

Right on the front page. They have a breakdown of what you can get at all levels. It says right on it that you pledge $15 and can choose to get either A)a Heroine, B)a support unit, or C)a troop box. If you want a $20 item, just add an extra $5. right below it, with bullet points is says that the $15 pledge has free shipping for whatever item you choose, plus that it comes with the TGG digital artbook.

Just to confirm.

Jimsolo wrote:The unlocks that will begin happening automatically (as per update #26): Does that mean that the CONCEPT art is unlocked (and we can just see it) or that the minis themselves will be unlocked, as in, able to be added to our orders?

Loving the Snow Version of Ivanka, by the way!

Loud'n Raging wrote:@Jimsolo: The minis themselves will be unlocked, as in, able to be added to your pledge.

 Barzam wrote:

 BrookM wrote:

 Barzam wrote:
Alright, since they finally made it so I can get a troop box at the $15 level (and confirmed that the shipping is free at that level), I am in. These will be great for a Mutants & Death Ray Guns squad.

When and where did they mention this bit of news?

Right on the front page. They have a breakdown of what you can get at all levels. It says right on it that you pledge $15 and can choose to get either A)a Heroine, B)a support unit, or C)a troop box. If you want a $20 item, just add an extra $5. right below it, with bullet points is says that the $15 pledge has free shipping for whatever item you choose, plus that it comes with the TGG digital artbook.

Ah, nice, must've missed it the first few time round, thanks for pointing it out to me! Derp!

I think I'm going to drop my EB $154 Lieutenant bid, if anyone wants to arrange to get it.

I'll scoop these things up at retail, but can't justify such a big pre-order at the moment.

I'll just settle for one of the $15 pledges

Herzlos wrote:
I think I'm going to drop my EB $154 Lieutenant bid, if anyone wants to arrange to get it.

I'll scoop these things up at retail, but can't justify such a big pre-order at the moment.

I'll just settle for one of the $15 pledges

I'd take this off you Herzlos, how do you want to try do it?

Appreciate it.

Alan

Well if you nominate a time (GMT) I'll drop it and you can refresh like mad. I'll be at my desk for the next 3 hours or so (but in the next half hour is probably easiest)

Though going by the numbers (47 taken, etc) I'm not sure if they'll actually open up.

Yeh, was thinking that. Well, we can try anyway. I'll pm you a time.

After checking up on Barzam's info, what he said seems to be correct.

It states at the $15 pledge you can get either one heroine, one troop, or one support box. PLUS free shipping for one heroine, one troop box, or one support box.

Does a heavy weapon command group count as one trooper box as long as I add the extra 5 bucks then?

I'd be happy having at least the Kurganova Heavy Weapon Command group.

After realizing I'm sitting on a gold mine of old video games, if they end up having a pledge manager that we can add funds too, I may just end up with an army or three.

Herzlos wrote:
I think I'm going to drop my EB $154 Lieutenant bid, if anyone wants to arrange to get it.

I'll scoop these things up at retail, but can't justify such a big pre-order at the moment.

I'll just settle for one of the $15 pledges

It looks like the Early Bird pledges are one-use-only, after I dropped it the number of pledges dropped without any becoming available. Definitely worth noting for those that are considering hopping around between pledges.

I wonder if that's a bug or a configuration they've set?


Edit: The EB did go back into circulation, it was just snapped up before I reloaded the main page

People have been getting them before yesterday, so it potentially sounds like a change. I've seen two lots of folks do a swap previously for example.

If RH has changed something, they need to alert folks, as they could end up with two very unhappy people if those folks try to swap and both loose their early birds.

Hopefully its just a bug mind.

Regarding the update, good news, hopefully we'll finally get to see something for the question marks soon as well.

Herzlos wrote:

Herzlos wrote:
I think I'm going to drop my EB $154 Lieutenant bid, if anyone wants to arrange to get it.

I'll scoop these things up at retail, but can't justify such a big pre-order at the moment.

I'll just settle for one of the $15 pledges

It looks like the Early Bird pledges are one-use-only, after I dropped it the number of pledges dropped without any becoming available. Definitely worth noting for those that are considering hopping around between pledges.

I wonder if that's a bug or a configuration they've set?

No, it worked. Managed to get it. Thanks Herzlos, appreciated.

Ah good. Yeah, as I said I'd seen folks doing it in the comments section over there, so if it had been broken it was a change.

Good to see its still working.

No problem

I've updated my post to avoid people thinking the system is broken!

So unlocks are now time based and not funding level based?

Probably a good idea at this point, and this should keep things moving!