Fast Update wrote:Thank you all for support. We did not realize that we will be able to reach goal and first streach goals so fast, but we are excited that you like our project and that there are so many dwarfs fans around.

We will post any pictures, concepts and WIPs of streach goal units as soon as possible. We dont have everything ready and waiting and we are open for suggestions, ideas and hints etc. so feel free to comment a lot and we will take everything in consideration.



Here is a class comparison. As you can see sizes are similar but gear goes from lightest on the right to heaviest on the left. There can be some inaccuracy due to 3d perspective but heads size can be a good reference - those are exactly the same size on every class.

Some additional info:
- Models will be cast in resin
- Main size of bases is 20x20mm but we will make some more sizes sets to choose from
- There was a small mistake in our Mountain Crushers streach goal info but all of our Metal Beards class have 3 meele gear options each with different name:
Anvilborn - Guards (shield + hand weapon), Berserkers (two hand weapons), Warriors (giant hammer)
Sentinels - Ironshields (shield + hand weapon), Slayers (two hand weapons), Hammerers (giant hammer)
Mountain Crushers -Veterans (shield + hand weapon), Grinders (two hand weapons), Ironfists (giant hammer)
Additionally there are 2 ranged classes for anvilborn - Crossbowman and Gunners.

Every class + gear has unique name. After campaing end all our backers will receive simple form that will help them spend their points. So for example if a backer would like to receive 30 of medium armoured meele models with hand weapon and shield he will need to choose 3 units of Sentinels "Ironshields" and it will be 1050pts from point pool.

Some Q&A:

Q: Are there any parts difference that we get between the anvilborns from support formation/close combat formation and the anvilborn units with the point?as the formation one seems to get all the anvilborn parts, so the 15 models can be build into 2/3 different units? A: Models from Close Combat Formation and Support Formation are normal Anvilborn units so we will ask what kind of weapons you choose. For support unit it will be Gunners or Crossbowman and for close combat unit it will be Berserkers, Warriors or Guards

Q: The units will only come with the single type of weapon correct? So the Anvilborn crossbow unit only comes with the crossbows correct? I am looking at these primarily for RP as guards to dwarf mines and such. Will these units be available later in smaller quantities then 10 per? Something along the lines of 5 models per? A: Correct. But we are quite flexible and if needed we will add option of 5-man units.

Q: Does the 300 and 350 points get you a unit of 10 miniatures or just 1 miniature from the 10? A: Those points get you unit of 10(+2 free as we reached streach goal) models.

Q: Any chance we could get an idea as to how many "points" those clever shadow outlines of the cannons are going to be? A: We will add soon simple table with units points costs that will include hidden units.

Update #3
Dec 18, 2013
Big Update! Be sure to check it!



First of all - the additional points. We tried to keep it as small as possible! This way you can either add one or two sets for "one more hero", or you can buy few and add a unit or two!





And the second change - we added an option to buy a smaller, 5 - man units. Although, it come with a small drawback - you won't be getting the additionall models from Additional Models stretch goal.

prankster wrote:
Already addressed at the bottom of update 3, when the units of 5 were added. They don't get any extra models from the earlier stretch goal.

And the second change - we added an option to buy a smaller, 5 - man units. Although, it come with a small drawback - you won't be getting the additionall models from Additional Models stretch goal.

 Ehsteve wrote:

I just wish you didn't have to get them in units of 10...

 Ehsteve wrote:
It'd be great to get the exact size of the models first

Update #4
Dec 19, 2013
The idea behind Metal Beards - we need YOU!



First of all – big THANKS to all our supporters! We hit 12 000 pounds spot, and are halfway to 13 000, and it’s because of your support and spreading news! There is few things as satisfying as seeing your idea being supported and further developed by people “digging” your style! Again, thanks for that!
Alright, we would like to shed some light on our thoughts behind this project. What we learned from our previous two campaigns, is that our supporters and fans are a “fountain of ideas”. And we can see it already in this campaign. The amount of suggestions, thoughts and cool propositions you guys & gals presented is staggering! Just now we will incorporate in our campaign outright:

1. Spears and halberds weapon choices for Metal Beards.
2. Drills for the Steel Miners.
3. Chain beards.

Depending how the campaign goes, there are also Metal Beards on jetpacks, Metal Beards cavalry (both for regular and evil ones), and an evil Metal Beards golem and monstrous infantry unit. And that’s only like 2 full days of running this campaign! Usually, kickstarter campaigns tend to be somewhat limited – companies launching crowdfunding campaigns usually have their products already done, and are just showing them when the stretch goals are unlocked. We wanted to change this for this campaign. We not only wanted it to be crowdfunded in financial way, we also wanted it to be crowddiscussed, crowdthought, and crowddesigned. The drawback of such approach is of course the timeline, which would extend for a very long period if we would choose such way for whole campaign. To avoid it, we’ve made some preparations, and most of the Metal Beards line is already very advanced in the design process, so we can present them to you fairly quickly, while still incorporating the ideas you show us. However, the mysterious evil Metal Beards are in a very early stage of design process. This way, we can take your ideas and design the models to even better suit your needs!

What we ask from you is patience! We wish to give you the best products we can, we have the means to make them, we have the means to forge your ideas coupled with our vision into something so cool it will make you drool all over the table. So, keep thinking what you would like to see, keep us informed about your ideas and let us do the hard work!

 Squat Kid wrote:
Haven't gotten my stuff from the last Kickstarter, but I'm backing because they're so damn cool

Update #5
Dec 19, 2013
Lord Engineer Bolur is here!



Leaving his forge for a quick break, Lord Engineer Bolur is always thinking about new designs are ongoing projects! His pipe is a sign of how difficult the project is - simple ones are met with a few "puffs", while the difficult ones end up with Bolur creating a small cloud of smoke around him!