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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: psyberwyche on February 16, 2018, 05:11:42 PM

Title: Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: psyberwyche on February 16, 2018, 05:11:42 PM
I was surprised no one else linked to this one, so thought I'd set the ball rolling. Minis are high-quality resin, so in terms of 'miniatures board game' this is more in line with Kingdom Death (without the boobies).

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uf9__ibQTGM/WoTaUg0n3eI/AAAAAAAC7VY/dsgVJWzfgwEIwzgCPQ92yNJrfEL-8HL9QCLcBGAs/s1600/we.jpg)

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4306d4_b4776f271b424bfe9cf7b1c1d5f6bac5~mv2_d_4000_2664_s_4_2.png/v1/crop/x_78,y_0,w_3845,h_2499/fill/w_841,h_547,al_c,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/4306d4_b4776f271b424bfe9cf7b1c1d5f6bac5~mv2_d_4000_2664_s_4_2.png)

(https://scontent.fbhx2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27973614_1298685893565059_8290075316149456073_n.jpg?oh=31a6019aac68b4c1fa44a7cca7b69197&oe=5B14045F)

(https://scontent.fbhx2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/28061148_1299474730152842_447826676123588676_o.jpg?oh=cbbf4802e75f07f234174ebf138c4188&oe=5B012A7C)

(https://scontent.fbhx2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/27907530_1298685873565061_1531121376077339051_o.jpg?oh=7b80b6661e8594651ad93d150109b4fc&oe=5B03C0EB)

Teaser video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1VtiDR0WkY#action=share
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: powerfrog99 on February 16, 2018, 06:13:42 PM
I waited long for these Minis, but thought to get them for painting not gaming.
Now with KS and a complete game I don't know if I'll join or not o_o

cheers Thomas

Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: FramFramson on February 16, 2018, 08:02:58 PM
Yes, I thought a few would be great additions to pulp gaming, but I'm not buying a whole game for 1-2 minis.

I suppose I'll wait for the KS to complete and for boxes to go to the breakers as they always do.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Elk101 on February 16, 2018, 09:44:27 PM
The sculpts are very much on the hyper realistic looking side which can sometimes look a bit weird at that scale but I do like these. I'll keep an eye out for these as separates too.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: powerfrog99 on March 11, 2018, 01:16:33 PM
Yesterday I read: no Kickstarter, but preorder and delivery only to 3 countries (US, UK and Spain),
I find this pretty underwhelming  >:(

What is going on there?
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Duncan McDane on March 11, 2018, 04:12:25 PM
Sounds like an ip-issue...
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: leonmallett on March 11, 2018, 06:13:56 PM
Yesterday I read: no Kickstarter, but preorder and delivery only to 3 countries (US, UK and Spain),
I find this pretty underwhelming  >:(

What is going on there?

They are describing it as a pre-order, yet have replied to several Facebook comments saying it won't be available outside their web-store, and orders end mid April.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: FramFramson on March 11, 2018, 07:22:34 PM
No option to buy the three base minis as standalone figures...  It seems Knight models don't like money.  >:( ::)
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: DivisMal on March 11, 2018, 07:34:50 PM
They are describing it as a pre-order, yet have replied to several Facebook comments saying it won't be available outside their web-store, and orders end mid April.

WTF??? That’s even worse than I could have imagined.

I’m not a big Potter fan, but the quality of the sculpt and the hope to get my wifey into tabletop gaming made me consider a big pledge... and now:

1st it’s no Kickstarter but a pre-order
2nd they don’t send into the EU except for Spain and announced that in a Facebook chat?
3rd they announced that the game won’t ever be available anywhere I can buy it...also announced in FB
4th it will be a limited preorder and no regular sale...???
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Coenus Scaldingus on March 11, 2018, 07:36:29 PM
I really don't get Knight Models. They acquire some big licenses, make excellent models and have some of the best painted examples you'd find in any webstore. Yet their actual business practices are completely erratic. Not long ago, they had some Lord of the Rings/Hobbit license. They produced a few large scale figures and a mighty 3 (IIRC) 35mm ones. Then dropped them without notice. Their Marvel line (rather more complete): a press release stating it ended, and figures removed from their webstore with immediate effect. And now a Harry Potter range+game. Delayed a few months I think, but ready for a Kickstarter.. and then this. Only available for pre-order over the course of a single month and shipping to 3 countries. How does this business even function?
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: grant on March 11, 2018, 10:34:29 PM
I don’t get them either.
I’d bet on them dying a miserable demise.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Elk101 on March 13, 2018, 06:59:12 PM
This goes live tomorrow. Anyone looking to go in on it?
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Coenus Scaldingus on March 13, 2018, 07:29:16 PM
Oh my, they actually released information outside of Facebook comments! https://www.knightmodelshp.com/faqs

And within hours of saying there would only be a pre-order, now suddenly claim it will be available in retail as well. Finally, they have expanded the list of countries they ship to.. a bit. Portugal, Ireland and Andorra are suddenly possibilities as well. Woo.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: opponenttheory on March 13, 2018, 08:27:30 PM
KM have some incredible artistic talent but they are pretty hopeless at the business end. I've been looking forward to this since it was announced all the way back in 2016 but I'll probably wait until a few months after the release before buying. Assuming it's available to buy through normal channels.  :?
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Elk101 on March 13, 2018, 08:30:40 PM
They're offering a pretty hefty 40% off on the 'All In' deal but that's a lot of cash to put out. I'd really only be interested in the miniatures.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Johnno on March 13, 2018, 10:32:44 PM
They're offering a pretty hefty 40% off on the 'All In' deal but that's a lot of cash to put out. I'd really only be interested in the miniatures.

It does look like a hefty buy in, but there are a lot of miniatures.

KM have some incredible artistic talent but they are pretty hopeless at the business end. I've been looking forward to this since it was announced all the way back in 2016 but I'll probably wait until a few months after the release before buying. Assuming it's available to buy through normal channels.  :?

I'm trying to get a friend in the USA to accept shipping for me. 

Their business model is weird. Without any proof whatsoever, given their history of buying licences, then dropping the lines, LOTR, Star Wars, Marvel...If i really want in, this is probably the only time to do it....
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: Elk101 on March 14, 2018, 06:50:29 AM
As regards the licences being sharply dropped, you may well be right, this could well be the best time to ensure you get the figures. I'm assuming that they are reliable in terms of fulfilling orders? I've not heard anything to the contrary.
Title: Re: [KICKSTARTER] Harry Potter by Knight Models
Post by: FramFramson on March 14, 2018, 06:29:25 PM
Well, I'm interested in about 3-4 miniatures but they're all in separate packs and one's in the base pack. Not bloody paying 66 Eur for one mini. As mentioned earlier, I'll have to hope these go to the breakers or recasters.