Kickstarter - Labyrinths: Customized Modular Dungeon Terrain

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**Priest**

New kickstarter project from a Canadian company: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/458846070/labyrinths-customized-modular-dungeon-terrain

Similar in scope to Dwarven Forge, Itar's Workshop, etc.

Don't shoot the messenger

Priest

**erratyk**

Awesome! I may have to back this. wish i could have snatched up the miscast pledge though. thats an insane deal

**czakk**

They had me at cheap shipping.

**Forar**

Interesting.

I'm afraid my heart is dedicated to Dwarven Forge and their next endeavor, but as a fellow Canadian, I'll likely keep an eye on this one all the same.

**czakk**

Just hit 10k.

Three days in and we have just reached our Third Stretch Goal. This is starting to become a trend.

The Columns Add-On pack is now available. Like all Stretch Goal Add-On packs it is priced at $35. To have it professionally hand painted add another $35. To pledge for these, simply over pledge by the appropriate amount on any pledge level that allows Add-On packs (See pledge levels for details and shipping costs). At the end of the Kickstarter you will decide which Add-On packs you wish to receive from all that have been unlocked.

We have added Free Stretch Goal pieces to all of the existing kits. If you have pledged for one or more of these kits, you will receive the appropriate pieces for each kit you pledged for.
The Fieldstone Dungeon Core Kit adds 2 pieces of curved wall and the appropriate tiles.
The Dungeon Accessory Add-On adds a pit trap tile.
The Cavern Core Kit adds 3 pc (8 square inches) of rock piles.
The Cavern Accessories Add-On adds a well.
The Wall Expansion Add-On adds 2 pieces of curved wall and the appropriate tiles.
The Doors & Portals Add-On adds a modular doorway with interchangeable false wall, steel door, and barred door.

**nkelsch**

The issue is... I can get Hirst tiles for cheaper. Or just buy the hirst molds and make my own.

The dwarven forge had a unique value which this doesn't.

I would have done that 'seconds' boxed set. But otherwise I can paint my own tiles and get hirst models elsewhere for cheaper. Also... 'dyed stone = heeeeeeeeeeeeavy!'

Unless they beat the current deals on eBay for Hirst resellers... they get a frownie face :(

**czakk**

For Canucks they beat the ebay resellers hands down because of shipping costs and import fees. Same reason I had to skip out on adding to my dwarven forge collection. The USPS price increase over the past few years have made shipping anything that heavy from the US a non-starter.

The economics for an american purchaser may be different.

**nkelsch**

czakk wrote:
For Canucks they beat the ebay resellers hands down because of shipping costs and import fees. Same reason I had to skip out on adding to my dwarven forge collection. The USPS price increase over the past few years have made shipping anything that heavy from the US a non-starter.

The economics for an american purchaser may be different.

Good point. This may be great for Canadians due to shipping issues. I may have to do the raw math for this vs the current hirst resellers.

**gunslingerpro**

Why is every pledge level limited?

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

I think it's so they can stagger delivery

presumably once one fills up another with a later slot will appear

**czakk**

gunslingerpro wrote:
Why is every pledge level limited?

Orlando is right on the money, it is so the delivery dates can be staggered and more will be added when the current ones fill up.

Some of the funkier pledge levels (bridge of death, 30 pound box of miscasts) were just limited because they are only going to make a few (or are hoping not to have more than 30 pounds of miscast tiles for the whole process).

**scarletsquig**

Still waiting for someone to do these in hard plastic.

**czakk**

scarletsquig wrote:
Still waiting for someone to do these in hard plastic.

Probably not quite what you are looking for but someone makes plastic dungeon walls: http://dark-platypus.com/shop/bendy-dungeon-walls/

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Rolling on to 12.5K

Here is what just became unlocked at this Stretch Goal:

The Big Caverns Add-On pack is now available. Like all Stretch Goal Add-On packs it is priced at $35. To have it professionally hand painted add another $35. To pledge for these, simply over pledge by the appropriate amount on any pledge level that allows Add-On packs (See pledge levels for details and shipping costs). At the end of the Kickstarter you will decide which Add-On packs you wish to receive from all that have been unlocked.

We have added Free Stretch Goal pieces to all of the existing kits. If you have pledged for one or more of these kits, you will receive the appropriate pieces for each kit you pledged for.
The Fieldstone Dungeon Core Kit adds a 2x2 and a 3x3 Etched Gothic Tile.
The Dungeon Accessory Add-On adds a large wooden throne.
The Cavern Core Kit adds 8 pc of stalactites.
The Cavern Accessories Add-On adds a Giants Throne.
The Wall Expansion Add-On adds 2 pieces of 3" wall with inset alcoves.
The Doors & Portals Add-On adds a second modular doorway with interchangeable false wall, steel door, and barred door.
The Columns Add-On adds 4 pieces of wide columns.

**Ehsteve**

Might end up picking up 3 cavern sets. However as usual the shipping is prohibitive outside of the states.

It's $240 w/ shipping not including any add-ons (which themselves are $55 per pack w/ shipping). That said this is a very short-notice campaign with nearly immediate production which can arrive possibly at the same time if not before Itar's workshop.

So looking at the cost per set we get he following efficiencies for overseas backers:

1 Set @ $55 + $40[s] = $95.00/set
2 Sets @ $110 + $60[s] = $85.00/set
3 Sets @ $160 + $80[s] = $80.00/set
5 Sets @ $250 + $120[s] = $74.00/set
10 Sets @ $475 + $240[s] = $71.50/set

ADD-ONS: 1 pack @ $35 + $20[s] = $55/pack

Though I know international shipping can be apprehensive from Canada, subsidising free shipping for locals does feel like a bit of a kick in the nuts when you're shilling out a possible $240 for postage and handing alone.

EDIT: Oh...that's only for England, Scotland, Sweden, Iceland, and Greenland...and in anticipation of the shipping rates to Australia: http://youtu.be/Mbg1nEXQ1fI?t=39s

**czakk**

Ehsteve wrote:
in anticipation of the shipping rates to Australia

You can estimate shipping here: https://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/findARate

But yeah, Canada Post isn't great at shipping internationally.

**Ehsteve**

Okay, got a message back from the creators for postage to Australia:

1 Set = $100 postage
3 Sets = $120 postage
5 Sets = $175 postage
10 Sets = $350 postage (must be sent in two different packages)

Add-ons and Core Kits = additional $25 per kit.

**willb2064**

czakk wrote:
Ehsteve wrote:
in anticipation of the shipping rates to Australia

You can estimate shipping here: https://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/findARate

But yeah, Canada Post isn't great at shipping internationally.

Canada Post isn't great at shipping domestically either.

**czakk**

willb2064 wrote:
czakk wrote:
Ehsteve wrote:
in anticipation of the shipping rates to Australia

You can estimate shipping here: https://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/findARate

But yeah, Canada Post isn't great at shipping internationally.

Canada Post isn't great at shipping domestically either.

True.

**czakk**

Hit the 15k stretch goal:

We have added Free Stretch Goal pieces to all of the existing kits. If you have pledged for one or more of these kits, you will receive the appropriate pieces for each kit you pledged for.
The Fieldstone Dungeon Core Kit adds a staircase.
The Dungeon Accessory Add-On adds a fireplace and fire.
The Cavern Core Kit adds a staircase up, a staircase down, and some small steps.
The Cavern Accessories Add-On adds 6 small rubble piles.
The Wall Expansion Add-On adds 2 pieces of 3" wall with triple alcoves.
The Doors & Portals Add-On adds a large arched doorway.
The Columns Add-On adds 4 pieces of spiral columns.
The Big Cavern Add-On adds a two piece stone archway.

The Big Dungeons Add-On kit has been unlocked. This kit contains large 4"x4" tiles and 4" long wall sections to increase the speed of building larger set-ups. These can also be used to build levels into your dungeons. The kit is priced at $35, the same as all other Add-On kits.

**Priest**

$17,500 stretch goal reached:

The Fieldstone Dungeon Core Kit adds 4 two-piece columns.
The Dungeon Accessory Add-On adds a wooden bridge.
The Cavern Core Kit adds 4 two-piece columns.
The Cavern Accessories Add-On adds 8 pieces of stalactites.
The Wall Expansion Add-On adds 2 pieces of 3" secret door walls.
The Doors & Portals Add-On adds a stone portal, and a round doorway with wooden door.
The Columns Add-On adds 2 pieces of large (3") smooth columns.
The Big Cavern Add-On adds two pieces of ~4x4 irregularly shaped cavern tiles.
The Big Dungeon Add-On adds a large doorway with torch sconces.

The Ruins Add-On has been unlocked.

Priest

**czakk**

Doing pretty well for a canadian kickstarter, almost hit 35k, and the various kits are all about maxed out.

**ironicsilence**

czakk wrote:
gunslingerpro wrote:
Why is every pledge level limited?

Orlando is right on the money, it is so the delivery dates can be staggered and more will be added when the current ones fill up.

Some of the funkier pledge levels (bridge of death, 30 pound box of miscasts) were just limited because they are only going to make a few (or are hoping not to have more than 30 pounds of miscast tiles for the whole process).

while im ok with handling delivery this way my problem is when I have to scroll for days trying to find something I can pledge for. More of a knock on the KS system though.

**czakk**

ironicsilence wrote:
czakk wrote:
gunslingerpro wrote:
Why is every pledge level limited?

Orlando is right on the money, it is so the delivery dates can be staggered and more will be added when the current ones fill up.

Some of the funkier pledge levels (bridge of death, 30 pound box of miscasts) were just limited because they are only going to make a few (or are hoping not to have more than 30 pounds of miscast tiles for the whole process).

while im ok with handling delivery this way my problem is when I have to scroll for days trying to find something I can pledge for. More of a knock on the KS system though.

Yeah it should allow creators to re-order the pledges as levels fill up. You think that would be an easy fix.

**Soul of Iron**

All this stuff is made from Hirst molds. Does he know about this kickstarter?

http://www.hirstarts.com

Soul

**decker_cky**

Soul of Iron wrote:
All this stuff is made from Hirst molds. Does he know about this kickstarter?

http://www.hirstarts.com

Soul

An easy Ctrl+F for Hirst would have answered that for you:

We are licensed through Hirst Arts to use their basic components, with the remainder sculpted in-house. We have kept the pieces generally compatible with other popular systems, and can provide transition pieces on request for systems that are similar in scale.

**czakk**

Yeah, Bruce Hirst has a number of licensees who sell pre-cast terrain.

**decker_cky**

Kickstarter's made it a lot more visible (and probably dropped the price), but Hirst Arts resellers have been around pretty much as long as Hirst Arts have.

**czakk**

We have reached Stretch Goal #10: $35k!

Thank you for your continued support of our project.

4 pc of Rubble Piles have been added FREE to the Ruins Add-On Kit and included in the Custom Add-On Kit . Their points cost is 7 per pair. Two of the ruin piles are shown with the Grass Detail Option.

A Mushroom Detail Option has been added for painted kits. For those having their kits painted, they can choose to have a variety of painted mushrooms added to their pieces as one of their 3 Detail Options. We would like to note, that these pieces are pinned in place, not simply glued, but will need more care than a typical game piece.

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decker_cky wrote:
Kickstarter's made it a lot more visible (and probably dropped the price), but Hirst Arts resellers have been around pretty much as long as Hirst Arts have.

As soon as my kid is old enough, and I live somewhere with a garage / balcony, I'm breaking out my molds and building some castles. For now though, a reseller with canadian shipping is awesome. I kept looking at ebay and balking at the international shipping rates.

**czakk**

$40k Stretch Goal Unlocked!

We have commissioned our sculptor to create a Demon Statue and Altar. These pieces will be included in the Custom Add-On Kit once they are complete.

We will also add these pieces Free to the Dungeon Accessory Add-On.

Resin Tiles are now unlocked and are available in any of the unlocked Tile Styles.
The current color schemes include Glass, Acid, Amber Crystal, and Ice Crystal. As always we welcome your feedback for other color suggestions.

Next goal is at 45k.

**Divine_Tyranny**

Gotta love a good dungeon crawl!