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[adam16bit]

Here is a shorter alternative (75mm vs 100mm).

Which one is cheaper?

I'm guessing most of the distribution will be done online, so heck, maybe take a cue from Doughty and just bag the things. I'd rather see you keep some extra cash so you can put it toward a future series, unless of course you're going for brick-and-mortar distribution, in which case I vote big box. (Gotta catch the eyeballs on the shelf.)

[waaaaghlord]

Hi, new to the site and really impressed with what I'm seeing of RotB so far. I'm looking to put in a pledge at the $45+ level to qualify for the brown lion, but I don't really fancy the mono versions so is there any way I can get 2 coloured sets as a package price or will I have to run to $60 for the coloured set twice? I'm in the UK and would probably be sorting out someone from the Transformers boards over here out with the second set of 4 either for cheaps or as a gift. Also I presume that 9 figures in total would have the same international shipping ($20) as the mono and colour set, correct?

[lord]

Jon do you think that you will be able to add pic of prototypes before the end of the Kickstarter project ? I'm sure those would have a positive impact and help to reach the $11 000 needed.

[jkaris]

Jon do you think that you will be able to add pic of prototypes before the end of the Kickstarter project ? I'm sure those would have a positive impact and help to reach the $11 000 needed.

Yes, I am hoping to have pictures of the actual samples from the factory before Kickstarter ends. Also, I should have some pics of the original prototype (seen in the video) in various color schemes within a week or less.



waaaaghlord, welcome to the board!

To pledge for 2 colored sets, shipped to the UK, pledge at the $30 level but change your pledge amount to $70. That would cover the two painted sets, the golden lion and and extra $10 for UK shipping.
Once you do this, message me from Kickstarter and I will make a note on your pledge.

[jkaris]

Which one is cheaper?

I'm guessing most of the distribution will be done online, so heck, maybe take a cue from Doughty and just bag the things. I'd rather see you keep some extra cash so you can put it toward a future series, unless of course you're going for brick-and-mortar distribution, in which case I vote big box. (Gotta catch the eyeballs on the shelf.)

Same price. The larger one (100mm) was the first draft I made. But after talking to the guys at P!, they said the tallest figure would be 65mm, so I shrunk the box down to 75mm.

[waaaaghlord]

waaaaghlord, welcome to the board!

To pledge for 2 colored sets, shipped to the UK, pledge at the $30 level but change your pledge amount to $70. That would cover the two painted sets, the golden lion and and extra $10 for UK shipping.
Once you do this, message me from Kickstarter and I will make a note on your pledge.

$70 pledged and message sent. Many thanks and best of luck with the project.

[Articulationnut]

Hi, new to the site and really impressed with what I'm seeing of RotB so far. I'm looking to put in a pledge at the $45+ level to qualify for the brown lion, but I don't really fancy the mono versions so is there any way I can get 2 coloured sets as a package price or will I have to run to $60 for the coloured set twice? I'm in the UK and would probably be sorting out someone from the Transformers boards over here out with the second set of 4 either for cheaps or as a gift. Also I presume that 9 figures in total would have the same international shipping ($20) as the mono and colour set, correct?

With a name like waaaaghlord i'm going to assume your a former or current Ork player ?

If so...welcome Warboss

[waaaaghlord]

Not so much a player these days, but I do still paint and am chipping away at a Bad Moon force among other projects. I've been using the name for about 10 years on various sites, old habits die hard I guess.

[Articulationnut]

Not so much a player these days, but I do still paint and am chipping away at a Bad Moon force among other projects. I've been using the name for about 10 years on various sites, old habits die hard I guess.

Not that i dont appreciate the game play but the painting and the customizing is the core part of the hobby for me personally so i can relate

[albaldwin83]

I just got back from 2 weeks holiday so finally I get to contribute - $80 pledged.

Let's hope the pledges keep coming!

[peterh01]

Rise of the Beasts

Original artwork for $200 pledge level

Lab Scene



*Note: The final artwork for that pledge level will be the original colored artwork.

Enjoy!
-Peter Hernandez

[peterh01]

Rise of the Beasts

Original artwork for $200 pledge level

Gorilla



*Note: The final artwork for that pledge level will be the original colored artwork.

Enjoy!
-Peter Hernandez

[peterh01]

Rise of the Beasts

Original artwork for $200 pledge level

Lion



*Note: The final artwork for that pledge level will be the original colored artwork.

Enjoy!
-Peter Hernandez

[peterh01]

Rise of the Beasts

Original artwork for $200 pledge level

Battle Scene



*Note: Colored artwork - coming soon. The final artwork for that pledge level will be the original colored artwork.

Enjoy!
-Peter Hernandez

Edited by peterh01, 26 February 2012 - 03:53 PM.

[retroactive80z]

What price are we on now? were running out of time. Jay

[jkaris]

We are at $4812 with 13 days to go. However, we have a few people on the fence in regards to the $1100 and $1500 levels. If all 3 pledge, we will be at $8500 and I am pretty certain the momentum will carry us past the $11000 level.

[walker13.1]

I am pretty certain the momentum will carry us past the $11000 level.

I really hope so.

[Strontium Dog]

The $1100 pledge level is a sweet deal if you have the cash. Very surprised nobody has bitten on that one yet.

Edited by Strontium Dog, 01 March 2012 - 04:23 AM.

[ComradeCuttlefish]

I agree.

I wanted to publically say that I would have done it, but I received zero feedback regarding my question. I took it as a sign that UofM readers aren't Battle Beast/He-Man fans. The Epilogues are some of the most heavily read posts on my site. If people didn't care enough to say anything, then they probably won't care enough to buy from me either.

Sorry Jon.

Sometimes YOU have to bring the people to you. If you purchase a customized version of a figure and offer it to your followers, they will buy it. Sometimes people don't know what they want and you have define their interests for them. It worked in Field of Dreams. It worked when Kennedy proposed sending a man to the moon. And it will work when you announce a custom ROTB figure for UofM.

[Strontium Dog]

I agree.

I wanted to publically say that I would have done it, but I received zero feedback regarding my question. I took it as a sign that UofM readers aren't Battle Beast/He-Man fans. The Epilogues are some of the most heavily read posts on my site. If people didn't care enough to say anything, then they probably won't care enough to buy from me either.

Sorry Jon.

I think your question got lost in the Epilogue. Maybe you should ask it separately.

[waaaaghlord]

Fair play if you figure UoM is the wrong vendor for these, but I have to agree to the 'bring the people to you' sentiment. Any and all folks who go for the $1100 pledge can expect me to come to them for a set of their exclusives. If I had the capital to drop and a solid distribution other than ebay I'd be all over it myself. I crunched the numbers today and selling at $25 per set you'd be more than doubling your outlay in a 6 month turnaround with only 125 units to shift. Those are pretty solid numbers really.

[ironmask]

Sure, if they are all sold. But, I think the overlaying theme is, Veers felt that there wasn't enough interest to put his money into it.
I mean... that should be good enough, without all of the ancillary debate.

[mannakat]

Unless he can find another party that would want to go half on it, that is a lot to drop on something that might grow on people after the fact.

Would be curious to see the reaction they might garner at a local Con that's coming up next week, but without some physical examples it might be tough to wrangle em in.