Reaper Bones II: Closed at $3,169,610

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**Mr Gutsy**

i have to agree with H.M.B.C, I dropped my core pledge a few days ago because their wasn't enough models that interested me in the set to justify paying $150. Instead I've dropped down to a $1 pledge for the Mashaaf model and 2 paint sets, if Reaper add any more paint sets I'll probably be picking them up too but otherwise i will be keeping my pledge to a minimum.

I really should be thanking Reaper though, if it wasn't for the ROW having to pay 'Actual shipping costs' I would probably be just another person spending $500+ on an absolute ton of miniatures that i will most likely never get around to actually painting.

**chris_valera**

Azazelx wrote:
pretre wrote:
Azazelx wrote:
I hope they don't use this half-arsed grab bag of gakky sci-fi to gague further interest in sci-fi minis - in or out of Bones.

You know the entire kickstarter is a half-arsed grab bag of minis, right? In fact, that's Reaper's MO.

Sure, and it works well when they're priced in the way that KS1 was. Now? Not so much...

Basically this. If they were all unique PCs, I'd be in, in a heartbeat. But when it's doubles of monsters and giant spiders and stuff... well, that's not so good.

Just another example of why it's bad to cater to the core grognards.

--Chris
www.chrisvalera.com

**Kalamadea**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
Ain't enough in the core and too many things I don't want in the expansions to make me pledge for this one. I think the other Bones KS was more 'general', in that I could find a use for most things. Not so much this time.

Absolutely this, although I think I will still keep my wave 1 $100 pledge. I plan to sell/trade what i don't want form that, but I am very disappointed in the addons, there's just so much cool stuff that you can only get mixed in with lame stuff. I want a second fairy and wood nymph, but don't really want the 2 centaurs that I'm getting, let alone a second pair. I REALLY want the angels and especially the Minotaur Lord, shadow demon is great, the rest of it doesn't make it worth waiting and paying retail price.

More than anything, this KS has made me kick myself over and over and over for missing the first and thinking this would be as good. It's fine, I like it (mostly), I just think it wasn't nearly as good. I'm not even counting the great deal that BonesII is vs the amazing deal that bones I was, this KS just didn't have the crazy momentum that the first one did. There's just so much ho-hum in this one that I never felt the "HOLY CRAP!!" like I did in the first one. It trudged along in the "that's neat, I suppose" way, but it split the focus between so many stretch goals all at once (and often less-than-impressive stretch goals) that I was just never EXCITED for anything in it!

**BobtheInquisitor**

chris_valera wrote:
H.B.M.C. wrote:
Ain't enough in the core and too many things I don't want in the expansions to make me pledge for this one. I think the other Bones KS was more 'general', in that I could find a use for most things. Not so much this time.

I get your concerns, the focus on monsters in the core really hurt. I like gnolls and bugbears and such, but they shoulda had 8 varying poses, or gave you the option to pledge for heroes or monsters.

I just got in because it came with enough stuff that it's like 77 cents per figure, or somesuch.

One I tallied up what it would cost to get what I wanted outta the core anyway, I just decided to get the whole thing.

--Chris
www.chrisvalera.com

I'm going to sci-fi up some the bugbears with Dreamforge Eisenkern Accessory Sprue weapons and bits, and maybe some Mantic space goggles.

**ced1106**

coolmandool wrote:
Hi. Just wondering if anyone here might know the answer...

I pledged in one of the early core set waves for over $100. Does this mean I have to get a core set when I finalize my items? Or can I forego the core set and divide my $100 proceeds on the expansions/ options only?

My hope is the latter. Having seen the patchiness of the core, I think I'd rather go with just the minis I'm interested in. However Im obviously not super keen on queuing up again from the back again with a $1 pledge...

It's the latter. Enjoy your not-terrasque four-pack!

**tyrant of loserville**

BobtheInquisitor wrote:

I'm going to sci-fi up some the bugbears with Dreamforge Eisenkern Accessory Sprue weapons and bits, and maybe some Mantic space goggles.

Had a similar idea by slapping the heavy weps i got from the PDC KS on the bigger monster models, since the sci fi expansion is extra lame...

**Sean_OBrien**

Bit under 12 hours to go.

Yesterday brought in almost as much as the second day of the KS campaign - will be interesting to see how close today comes to the first day to complete the "U".

**gunslingerpro**

I think I'll be bailing on my early bird shipping pledge. Value just isn't there for me this time.

PM me if you'd like it.

Aaaaaand claimed. Looking forward to see if this thing spikes.

**General Seric**

After going through all of the miniatures from the base pledge, I find that it is just barely a good deal for what I want (almost exactly half), so I will be getting the base pledge.

Now I need to decide what expansion, if any, I will get. Expansion 1 has really grown on me, whereas I originally was uninterested in most of it, I now have thought of a use for a good deal of it.

I was wavering on 2 and 3, and now with the final parts revealed, I think I am going to hold off. I like the first part of 2 a lot, and I am usually a big fan of beastmen, but I don't really like something about the minotaur or the other parts of the last section. With the 3rd, I don't feel the last part makes up for the ugly greys, so I will just get the terrain I want when it is released.

I don't really like the tarrasque, the leg on the rock and something about it overall ruin it for me...

**GrimDork**

I think I'll pull the trigger on expansion 1. I really like the last addition to it, almost every part of that, and looking back over it has kind of convinced me that I don't mind the rest. Expansion 3 I'm still trying to decide. I'll either keep it or drop the spare $50 from my pledge as I've already got some heavy padding for another not-tarrasque sized beasty and several large add-ons besides.

Next winter there will be much painting! My airbrush shall spit fire! Ahem...

Still agonizing over expansion 3. Its not so much what it costs, as the opportunity cost I'll lose to get something else either from bones or MA.

**Sinful Hero**

The kaiju has grown on me... Expansion 1 and 3 are still bleh to me though. I may break on Expansion 1 though, because there are a few things I like in it. There's nothing in 3 for me though, I guess I'm just one of the core grognards.

**Phobos**

More than anything, this KS has made me kick myself over and over and over for missing the first and thinking this would be as good. It's fine, I like it (mostly), I just think it wasn't nearly as good. I'm not even counting the great deal that BonesII is vs the amazing deal that bones I was, this KS just didn't have the crazy momentum that the first one did. There's just so much ho-hum in this one that I never felt the "HOLY CRAP!!" like I did in the first one. It trudged along in the "that's neat, I suppose" way, but it split the focus between so many stretch goals all at once (and often less-than-impressive stretch goals) that I was just never EXCITED for anything in it!

this is how I feel.

I don't think that it will break 3 mil. The excitement just isn't there.

**Sean_OBrien**

Not too sure still.

In the amount of time it took me to post the new Topic title and then flip over here - it went up by $1500 and since I posted the 12 hour title it has gone up by $60,000 and it is still early morning for most the US.

I think we will see a rather mad, mad dash at the end. $3 million shouldn't be hard at all - we will see just how mad it gets though in a few more hours.

Automatically Appended Next Post:
And another $3,000 while I typed that post...

**willb2064**

Hope it hits $2.85M so Khanjira unlocks. It's one of the 2 models I want (other being Narthrax). Still hope Reaper have another big monster or 2 to unveil during the home stretch.

**czakk**

Another goal down and what, 125k till the Kaiju is unlocked.

WE'VE DONE IT! We've completely unlocked Expansion Set #3!

Now we're working towards unlocked the dreaded Khanjira, the World Breaker!

And after this? Well, we've been teasing you with the ruins long enough, it's time to show you what lives there!

It's Dragon's Don't Share II! This incredible set includes the 4-part ruins shown above, Nathavarr the Dragon and her Base (Which fits seamlessly into the ruins) and 5 greedy adventurers seeking to plunder her loot!

When we reach $3,000,000, you can select ALL of the parts for Dragons Don't Share together for only $35 - OR you can select the parts, as shown above! If you just want the tower, or the stairs, or the Heroes, or Nathavarr - you can do that! If you're really in love, you can select the Whole thing AND some extras of the parts, too!!

We're counting down in Hours now, not days - and as things ramp up we want to be sure everybody has a chance to get in and adjust their pledges - Please Pledge Sooner rather than Later so you have plenty of time to make adjustments!

But we need your help to achieve these and other new goals!

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @Reapermini, talk about the Kickstarter using #ReaperBones, Like us on FaceBook, talk about us on every forum you can, and join our forums at reapermini.com/forum to join in the conversation! The more backers we get, the more sweet rewards we unlock for you!

To make it easier for you to track, Dark Purple images will be added to your Core Set, Light Purple are Extra copies of those rewards, Ochre ones are Expansion 1, Orange ones will be available as additional rewards simply by increasing your pledge, Expansion Set #2 is on a Blue background, and Expansion Set #3 is Red!

If it gets overwhelming the Pledge Calculator can help you keep track of it all at https://ks.reapermini.com/ It saves your pledge, so you don't have to remember what you were pledging for, but it's flexible enough that you can make changes to your pledge at any time! For help with the Pledge Calculator - please see our FAQ on the Home Tab.

THANK YOU!

~Reaper

**decker_cky**

I really like that set. It's one of the first sets that's really 'wowed' me in this kickstarter. Other stuff has been nice, but it's mostly been borderline wishy-washy options.

**czakk**

DDS2 is a sequel of the original in metal:

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/index.php?/topic/42880-the-elusive-dragons-dont-share/

**General Seric**

That set looks great, I hope we get it unlocked.

**Bolognesus**

Ooh, that's nice. Shame it's in no way whatsoever fit to use to build a table out of multiples (you'd say the RPG only crowd would jump at cheap dungeonbuilding bones...) but still very nice. That, and expansion pack 3 it is then, for me

**Sinful Hero**

General Seric wrote:
That set looks great, I hope we get it unlocked.

It does look awesome, and I have no doubt that we'll unlock it(or Reaper will offer it anyway).

**Earth Dragon**

Blown away they didn't slip another trick card. With dissensions, I'm not sure they get either one. Expectations were just too high

**czakk**

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Sasori wrote:
Does anyone know if Reaper has said anything about adjusting your pledge after the end of the kickstarter? I'm actually going to be Travelling during the ending of it, and I really don't want to miss anything!

As long as you pledged you'll be able to add cash in the pledge manager

**SilverMK2**

Not surr about the big set. Ive already pledged all i want to - if i didnt have to pay shipping and the customs form was going to be the same as last time i might have been able to sqeeze another 100 on there for a few bits and pieces that i am currently on the fence for... as it stands there is nothing i care to bump from my pledge to get this set.

**pretre**

I'm sticking in for $100. God help me.

**czakk**

2.8 mill just rolled over. Full steam ahead.

**decker_cky**

Bolognesus wrote:
Ooh, that's nice. Shame it's in no way whatsoever fit to use to build a table out of multiples (you'd say the RPG only crowd would jump at cheap dungeonbuilding bones...) but still very nice. That, and expansion pack 3 it is then, for me

I think that you could make a pretty cool skirmish table with 2-3 of those towers and a bunch of Ruins of Osgiliath from games workshop.

**czakk**

Pictures of the Ruins put together in different ways:

**chris_valera**

Dragons Don't Share II is excellent, and a great buy for $35, but I just can't do it.

I already pledged, and even that was pushing it. Our software project is wrapping up, and then there will be layoffs.

I can grab it in a year, or twenty bucks more, no problem. I'd buy multiples of the whole diorama and the multiple parts.

--Chris
www.chrisvalera.com

**czakk**

Reaper says it may retail for ~100. I will try to source that in the comments, but I noted it in passing.

edit - source http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-ii-the-return-of-mr-bones/comments?cursor=4848612#comment-4848611

Yumpy about 1 hour ago

Just out of curiosity. Any ideas on whether Dragon's Don't Share 2 is likely to be a limited edition run like the first one?

As awesome as it is, I'm still not sure if it's worth the extra shipping otherwise.

@Yumpy - no, it will not be a limited edition. It wiil likely retail for close to $100, though, so balance that against the shipping cost.

Someone was asking for size comparison DDS and Khanjira: