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But $255 for 9 miniatures, OUCH, that is $28 each.  They aren't made of gold or anything..... or are they?

It's not as much a case of we are buying the miniatures as we are just getting them as a thank you gift.  Assuming you are buying them through the kickstarter is just like treating a program beta as a demo; sure it can work that way, but it's not the point.

Quote from: Nerroth on February 23, 2013, 06:25:19 PM

One thing I was wondering in the longer term is this; should this project serve as a means of helping to introduce IWM to the ins and outs of 3D modelling, could it act as a precedent for getting other miniatures done up in the same manner?

For example, could any pre-existing minis (such as the Timber Wolf or Savage Wolf) or future potential options (such as the various totem 'Mechs to be published in Technical Readout: 3145) be candidates for (re-)development in the new style?


Indeed, whatever the 3250 'Mechs may end up looking like, could it be an option for their minis to be drawn up from scratch with 3D modelling in mind?

That was what I was thinking.  Personally I am only marginally invested in the WOB LAMs, having already given blood sweat and tears to make the Star Leauge ones happen two years ago (which will be coming one way or another in the next year.)  but I view this as an oppourtunity for IWM to get into using 3D printing for mold making, and considering what will be happening tot he line in the not to distant future, this could if funded right and with the cost covered up front, provide a huge boost for IWM.  that is more why I throw my weight behind it.

That's where I am sitting as well, I am hoping this opens up the door for more CAD minis (to be honest, I've never particularly had plans to use the SL LAM minis when we were funding them, but I was going to buy minis anways, so I figured I would donate to the cause),  I put a few extra dollars in to meet those stretch goals, but I may actually sell some of the minis.

Well that was annoying.  I woke up today, looked to see if they reached the $30K goal so I could give my support.  They were at like $31K, woot, so I gave my $255.

Then went to shower, came back out, and my screen showed like $29.5K.  ARGH.  It got to $29,860 with a minute left, so since I could buy a lot of miniatures cheap, and I'm stupid with stuff like kickstarter/ebay, I went and doubled my order.

Then it jumped to $30,500 or so, then I went and dropped my order back down as I don't even play this game anymore.

But it finished with a bit over $30K, woot, I get 6 extra wasp/stinger miniatures!

The timing on this kickstarter was aweful (Actually the whole management of the project was pretty poor; hopefully IWM learns from this)
We were actually almost to $32k but the person who funded the gen con/origins dinner pulled out last minute.  very annoying.

On a side note, I kind of wish all those posters were ala carte add ons rather than thrown in with existing awards; first of all, it would have helped raise a few more extra dollars, second, I don't really care about these posters, but I'm getting them anyways (sorry Mr Huda, my wall is already adorned with David White originals).

so far as I know Stephen Huda is the only artist who currently uses CAD software to create his pieces, as far as I know, and he does not do it that often if my eye is right (which it could not be)

I know that with the new model LAMs he used CAD software to create Mech designs that could actually fold into an aircraft shape as opposed to just handwaving it.

The major problem I'm have is that it is based on Huda's artwork. I'm not a big fan of his style.

THREADOMANCY GO!

I just got an update email about the kickstarter.  the Mech mode Pwwka is all but done, and they have the go ahead to get the other two modes, as well as the Yurei, Waneta, and Wasp.

the Stinger, Phoenix Hawk, and Shadow hawk LAMs are being Converted to a form the 3D printer can use now.


yes you read that right, the cost was low enough they could to the Two Hawks anyway.

these puppies will all see general release after a round as con exclusives...

Pushing wasn't the issue, I am sure they found that happy place where cost was low enough...  3D printing is still a new medium, so prices will vary wildly.