benjoshua wrote in $3,000 Call of Cthulhu Edition:Badmike wrote in $3,000 Call of Cthulhu Edition:The Reaper one, I'm sorry, it was a bunch of really shitty cheap plastic miniatures that everyone got caught up in that will undoubtedly sit in the buyer's closet until he tries to unload them years from now (and finds out their value is zero because no one wants a bunch of really shitty plastic minis). Let me say it once again. Really....shitty.....plastic....minis. I have already seen a TON of buyer's remorse here and I think a little thought would have led to a better decision on many backer's parts. I bought into the Reaper Kickstarter because I thought it was an awesome deal, and because I wanted some of the minis. I ended up selling the Vampire Kit for $150.00 plus postage and kept seven, large add-on minis. What this means is that I ended up getting all my add on minis for negative $5.00 (In other words, I was paid to get what I wanted!). Sure, there was a four month delay, but I was in no hurry.I must also say that the quality of the minis are good. I have yet to paint them, but I anticipate good success. And this is from someone who has a large, lead, mini collection. The advantages of light weight, resilience to damage, and reasonable cost are hard to beat. If I were to start collecting minis all over, I would go with Bones.I can see where some people have buyers remorse, or even a lot of people, but that was not my experience.
Badmike wrote in $3,000 Call of Cthulhu Edition:The Reaper one, I'm sorry, it was a bunch of really shitty cheap plastic miniatures that everyone got caught up in that will undoubtedly sit in the buyer's closet until he tries to unload them years from now (and finds out their value is zero because no one wants a bunch of really shitty plastic minis). Let me say it once again. Really....shitty.....plastic....minis. I have already seen a TON of buyer's remorse here and I think a little thought would have led to a better decision on many backer's parts.
Thunderdave wrote in $3,000 Call of Cthulhu Edition:Have all the Reaper minis gone out? I haven't received mine yet. Except for Sophies :)
benjoshua wrote in $3,000 Call of Cthulhu Edition:I bought into the Reaper Kickstarter because I thought it was an awesome deal, and because I wanted some of the minis. I ended up selling the Vampire Kit for $150.00 plus postage and kept seven, large add-on minis. What this means is that I ended up getting all my add on minis for negative $5.00 (In other words, I was paid to get what I wanted!). Sure, there was a four month delay, but I was in no hurry.I must also say that the quality of the minis are good. I have yet to paint them, but I anticipate good success. And this is from someone who has a large, lead, mini collection. The advantages of light weight, resilience to damage, and reasonable cost are hard to beat. If I were to start collecting minis all over, I would go with Bones.I can see where some people have buyers remorse, or even a lot of people, but that was not my experience.
In short, the schedule from now appears to be roughly:* Thursday: ROW (finish first book of 1500 orders)* Friday: US (work second book of 1500 orders)* Monday: ROW (start final book of 1100 orders)* Tuesday: ROW (finish final book of 1100 orders)* Wednesday: US (start third book of 1500 orders)* Thursday: 4 July holiday* Friday: probably light staff* Week of 8 July: finish remaining US orders (about 6000)
Badmike wrote in $3,000 Call of Cthulhu Edition:I prefer lead, though, so the thought of unpainted plastic was just a no-brainer for me. Mike B.
Thunderdave wrote in $3,000 Call of Cthulhu Edition:Thanks for the insight fellas...Actually benjoshua, since you asked, there were a couple more projects for which I could use an update... :)