Red Box Games goes plastic!

[Arthadan]

Check out Tre's last KS:





https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1103158358/warbands-of-the-cold-north-epic-viking-28mm-miniat/description

[Elbows]

Ohhhh man...this is something I'd definitely be into.  I hope they scale them up a little bit though, as they're still a bit small compared to most of the lines I use/run.

EDIT: It says 28mm and "Epic" so I'd imagine these may be a little bigger than some of his normal 25's.  I'll probably buy in for at least a box.  Doesn't look like huge savings from the KS but I love Tre's work and would love to support this through to fruition.

[Malebolgia]

high quality hard PVC plastic

...no...

[Elbows]

...no...

From his vague description it sounds like Renedra will be doing the sprues (my guess).  I'll assume it's normal quality hard plastics.

[audrey]

Oh this is tempting. I hope Tre hits his goal.

[Elbows]

Audrey, let me know if you want to split a pledge.  I'd like one box, but I wouldn't be averse to buying two...I'm more enthused about supporting him so we get more plastic kits.  Vikings are a little low on my necessity list.

[Timbor]

Yeah, the PVC line made me not interested.  If it was HIPS then I would consider it.

[Elbows]

If it is PVC who would be making them?  I imagine that's a typo or technical cock-up.  The only two I can think of are Renedra or Wargames Factory...both using normal gaming plastics. 

[MattW]

I think that he's using the same manufacturing process (or maybe the same manufacturer) as Cool Mini or Not did for their board games. Eg Blood Rage, Zombiecide, etc.

[Duncan McDane]

I wish Tre all the best with this KS but I won't be buying into plastic r&f miniatures.
But, maybe ( and I know to some ears this is heresy ) maybe the metal days are over and it is either plastic in all its different forms or resin ( ditto ).

[rob_alderman]

PVC is a big no-no...

Tre is incredibly talented, but why the heck would you want to put them into PVC?

However, the fact that Tre is so talented and has spent years proving that he really does understand his customers would imply that he has found a very good supplier. Lets face it, PVC is as diverse as Polyurethane resin. We've had downright terrible stuff and absolutely fantastic stuff, like Blood Rage.

I'm pretty sure I'll always avoid PVC for my own ranges (who knows!), but I guess I trust him to make a sensible decision.

[rob_alderman]

But that is a $40k goal, with no pictures of what we should expect, even concept art.

Hmm. Come on, Tre.

[eMills]

But that is a $40k goal, with no pictures of what we should expect, even concept art.

Hmm. Come on, Tre.

There is a work in progress shot at the top of the campaign page and reposted literally at the top of this one. Come on Rob...

Personally, I'm in. The Blood Rage minis are fantastic, and I'm reasonably certain Tre said it was the same manufacturer for his KS.

~Eric

[Elbows]

Hmmm...while I wouldn't hate that material, it makes me question the $45-55 per box of 15.  If I'm paying that much I'd like the best quality possible. 

[madzerker]

I have the blood rage minis and I have heard that Cool mini or not other recent stuff are that quality. If he is using the same as that then it will be good, not like the restic or bones crap pvc.