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2016/03/08 11:28:11
Subject: WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Stretch Goals Listed
Vorian wrote: I have only a very sketchy knowledge about Frostgrave - do thugs have shields? Or does that make the modular guys men-at-arms?
It would make the original modular guys Men At Arms yes, the text mentions modular thugs though so they 'may' make an appearance by the end.
The Modular Men at Arms aren't the most useful for Frostgrave, you could have swap ins in case of magical upgrades I suppose, but it's only nominally aimed that way, there's still a lot of people who just want more Tre Manor norsemen .
(Or you could just tell your opponent the shield is just for show )
2016/03/08 12:09:36
Subject: WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Stretch Goals Listed
Pretty Laerke is FUNDED!!! Now on to the Modular Thugs! $18,000.00 to unlock!
Awesome we have funded Pretty Laerke and I am just about finished with her! Pictured below as a WIP she still has some finishing and perhaps correcting to go but you can see the direction I am taking with her.
Now we are on to the next Stretch goal for the campaign.... The Modular Thugs!
Stretch Goal # 5 MODULAR THUGS $18,000.00
Ready, willing, and able ......mostly.....Thugs are a mainstay of Warbands across the breadth of the Cold North. Fighting men of varying ability and temperament Thugs are often meagerly equipped Bearing clubs, staves, axes, and ( rarely ) swords.
The modular thugs set will feature 5 semi modular thugs fitted for universally interchangeable heads right hands and left hands. The set will include the five bodies one sprue of heads ( 2 hooded, 2 unhooded and one capped ) and a sprue of six right hand weapon options ( 3 clubs, 2 axes, an open hand and a sword ) and as sprue of seven left hand options ( a dagger, a hand axe, a torch, an open hand, a buckler, and a set of javelins. ) The thugs armor will range from hide, cloth, leather, and quilted.
Once funding reaches $ 18,000.00 the Modular Thugs will unlock as a reward selection as a $25.00 add-on per set of five.
The Modular Thugs set is NOT included with Warband Pledge but is available as an $25.00 per set add-on.
I will post WIPS of the thugs and concept art for them tomorrow! We are in the home stretch now and still have the best part of the funding left to go I am sure we can make the thugs happen!
Many many thanks for all the encouragement!
Cheers Yall!
Tre'
2016/03/10 10:23:23
Subject: WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final 2 Days!
Have updated the OP with newest images. Well within the final 2 days now and looking for that last Stretch Goal of the Thugs (Which I believe may get a WIP today, depending how far Tre gets and how happy he is with them, so roll a dice ).
2016/03/10 13:07:03
Subject: WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final 2 Days!
Looking good. I've updated my pledge to get the two new female adventurers. Tempted by Frodulf but I probably have more than enough wizards for most purposes... he's really nice though!
This project IS EU friendly! All UK and EU rewards packages will be shipped from a fullfillment point in the UK. And I am working on securing an Australian fulfillment point for Australia as well.
Probably not a good idea at this point in time. Australia Post is very expensive and we still have the AU$1k GST-free threshold until June 2017, so there's no extra tax to pay on imports (yet). It would most likely be much cheaper to get Arty to do it, as Royal Mail > AU still seems to be functionally cheaper than AU > AU.
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I assume the warband won't be receiving anything else? It's not a bad value I am just not sure I need any of the figures in that particular Warband. Perhaps a bundle of the other set as Warband 2 or something?
LAST 24 HOURS!!!! And Modular Thug WIPs as promised
Well we have begun the final 24 hour countdown and to kick it off properly I have the WIPs of the 5 modular Thugs.
I had wanted to try to get all five completed today ( or the bodies at least ) but just could not quite get the last body finished in time...... I am, sure I will be able to finish it before the clock runs out on the KS though. We are not far off the mark for funding the thugs also! I know we can do it!
remember also these will have an entirely different ( but compatible ) set of heads than the Footmen do, and will also have left hand modular options as well such as open hands, a buckler, a dagger, a hand axe, and a set of javelins!
Once again I want to tahnk everyone for helping me to fund this new round of product. Thank you all SO much!
Cheers,
Tre'
2016/03/11 01:00:08
Subject: WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final 2 Days!
Final 12hr Stretch, likely no rmore updates, so I'm reposting the OP here for people. (Thanks to the peopleabove for updating while it's sleepy time for me )
Let's get the Thugs funded and put this one to bed!
More of a standard Kickstarter for Tre this time around.
The 'Warband' Pledge - $55
The 'Retainer' Pledge - $25
Also available are the individual characters from the warband at $8 per
Ejryvindr the FarSeeing - $8 Add-on or included in Warband Pledge
Norse Ranger WIP - $8 Add-on or included in Warband Pledge
Jorik of Hallingsgatan - Swordsman Hero WIP - $8 Add-on or included in Warband Pledge
Apprentice WIP - $8 Add-on or included in Warband Pledge
Thief WIP - $8 Add-on or included in Warband Pledge
Other text indicates stretch goals may include
5 semi modular Thugs fitted for universally interchangeable right and left hands and heads, a berserker with two handed axe, a shield maiden, a female ranger, an alternate male ranger, a female wizard and an alternate male wizard"
From the names it seems this is aimed both at his usual target market and the Frostgrave crowd.
Also, it's EU friendly (Posted from inside the EU so no import fees). Fulfilled by Hasslefree Miniatures.
Stretch Goals
UNLOCKED! - Frodulf, Summoner of Beasts and Spirits $8 Add-on
UNLOCKED! - Wolves (3) $15 Add-on
UNLOCKED! - Red Gundhildr $8 Add-on
UNLOCKED! - Pretty Laerke Arvidsdottir $8 Add-on
$18,000! - Modular Thugs (5) $25 Add-on
2016/03/11 09:16:13
Subject: WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final 12Hrs & Stretch!
$17,500.00 is close enough. I think it is wiser at this point to go ahead and put any possible fears aside for the sake of people feeling comfortable adding to their pledge and getting what they want.
So if you want the thugs and have not added for them yet they are officially unlocked as a reward selection. $25.00 add-on per set.
Cheers Yall!
Tre'
p.s. I am working on a couple of items to put in for the final goals but I they are not ready yet. Looks like this will be another nail biting RBG KS finish!
Spoiler:
T-SHIRTS!!
TSHIRTS!!! I had not wanted to add these until pretty much everything else had funded. This time around I am using a different higher quality American MAde T-shirt brand for the shirts. American Apparel. MUCH better fit, they do not seem to have the same shrinkage problems as the Gildan T's from previous campaigns. They are longer cut as well. You can add these to your pledge for $25.00 each.
Available in XS.S.M.L.XL.XXL.XXXL If you do not see your size or fit just PM me and we can work it out.
TL;DR - Thugs are Funded, Tshirts are now available as an add-on and Tre 'may add in a final stretch goal.
2016/03/11 14:27:26
Subject: WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final 12Hrs & Stretch!
Creator tre manor 25 minutes ago
Well I am considering three different things.
Female Mage
Berserker Shaman
Raging Bear
Creator tre manor 25 minutes ago
Maybe i will crack out all three??
Whaaaaaaaaaaat
I'd add on for all 3 of those! I'd particularly like to see the female mage (preferably one that is not too dainty and can hang with the other two wizards from this campaign!). But would also add on for the shaman and bear! Might be good to map out where you're heading by midday so folks know how to adjust their pledges
Also, 18K hit!
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2016/03/11 15:24:50
Subject: Re:WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final 12Hrs & Stretch!
Final Three Stretch Goals.....Berseker Shaman, his apprentice, and their familiar
Ok I am going to do something really different here. I am first going to make the Berserker Shaman. he will unlock at $19,000, the female mage will be his " apprentice" unlocking at $20,000. So think Warrior Shamans.
And then if things go berserk the Bear will unlock at $22,000.00.
Each Shaman is an $8 add-on and the Bear will be a $15.00 add-on. The Bear will be Resin.
I will get the WIPs posted as soon as possible!
let's see what we can make happen here!
TL;DR 3 New Stretch Goals, Berserker Shaman, Shaman Female Apprentice and a Bear.
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2016/03/11 15:36:35
Subject: Re:WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final Few Hrs!
Wow - hadn't paid attention to this KS until just now... Really outstanding looking miniatures. Anyone know if I can do the "pledge $1 now, then pay more in the PM" trick with this? As always seems the case for me, funds are tight right as it's wrapping up...
2016/03/11 18:23:40
Subject: Re:WarBands of the Cold North II - Metal Norse/Vikings by Tre Manor - FUNDED, Final Few Hrs!
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11527pts Total (7400pts painted)
4980pts Total (4980pts painted)
3730 Total (210pts painted)