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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: 1000foot on 28 February 2021, 01:56:41 AM
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Hello there fellow miniature enthusiasts! I've been working on a set of miniatures and rules for sci-fi gaming that draws inspiration from the films, television and comics of the 70s and 80s. I finally have the project in shape to start bringing it to Kickstarter and I thought I'd give you a heads up in case you'd be interested in this sort of thing.
I'll be producing some sci-fi troops first:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1mjYRWJ7cs/YDsF_xm8ttI/AAAAAAAATTw/x3lUR94xyr0U_riGqJKENRL-FdmxjQqwACPcBGAsYHg/s600/Astroguards-crop.jpg)
But I have half a dozen other singles that will be available as add-ons:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t73A958WJw8/YDsF_yNrHJI/AAAAAAAATTw/zd1nPire7GE93Lgj3fQlkBNRd1bOLfGIwCPcBGAsYHg/s600/Cadet-ering-crop.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HqoLSDjeZDc/YDsF_0tusGI/AAAAAAAATTw/MUzpGjpsN7AAp3cFz1Lxv9YFLN4WGsvXACPcBGAsYHg/s600/Necronaut-crop.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DJpdoJBA_Kc/YDsF_4OgZtI/AAAAAAAATTw/bwWXToRslTIiVNpl72DMiT1fKny5pQGOACPcBGAsYHg/s600/star-schlock-sleazoid-colonial-conscript.jpg)
If this sounds like your sort of thing, I encourage you to sign up for updates on my website (https://www.starschlock.com/). Happy gaming!
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The pictures didn't load for me. But I did amble over to your website to peek, and signed up for updates.
Best of luck,
-Michael
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Thanks for the heads up! Images should be working now :)
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lol Ages 45 and up,brilliant! Signed up on the basis of your sense of humour,and the lovely miniatures :)
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You have definitely piqued my interest. Very nice models.
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Looks cool, whilst not literally within the era (more spiritually) have you considered adding a (legally distinct) Lensmen to your crew ?
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Looks cool, whilst not literally within the era (more spiritually) have you considered adding a (legally distinct) Lensmen to your crew ?
I hadn't considered Lensmen, but I'll take a look! My early cutoff date is 1968, but it looks like some later Lensmen books and adaptations were lingering into the 80's, so it might work.
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Signed up to your newsletter this looks cracking particular like the female character in the second pic.
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Ooo! These look grand! Right up my street :)
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Oh yeah, I'll keep an eye on this!
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I hadn't considered Lensmen, but I'll take a look! My early cutoff date is 1968, but it looks like some later Lensmen books and adaptations were lingering into the 80's, so it might work.
It helps that (as the grand daddy of space opera) the characters often fit the mold of "ģeneric sci fi", with Kimball Kinnison (main character) just wearing a silvery-grey uniform, raygun and wrist mounted lens.
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On the troopers are the capes a separate, optional piece?
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Figures look great :)
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On the troopers are the capes a separate, optional piece?
The figures with capes on my website were proof of concept figures using parts I sculpted as well as bits kitbashed from plastic kits. I intend to release a version of the Astroguards with capes, but they won't be ready for this Kickstarter. If my initial Kickstarter is a success I intend to create a second shortly after fulfilling the first to continue expanding the line. I hope to get the caped Royal Astroguards into that second Kickstarter.
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When is this kickstarter?
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When is this kickstarter?
Very soon! The Kickstarter page is 90% done, I have one more stretch goal sculpt I am finishing up this week, and the preview page should be up in April. I don't want to commit to a date in case some unexpected disaster rears its head at the last minute, but you may see the Astroguards sally forth in just a few weeks.
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Lovely figures so far!
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Lovely figures so far!
Thank you! I'm hoping this initial Kickstarter will just be a foothold into expanding the range in the future.
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Looking good.
Any chance of head variants for the astronauts, since there are so few in this scale, and some of us may not one skeletonized ones?
Capes as optional add-ons would be nice too, for those that want, or don't want them.
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Looking good.
Any chance of head variants for the astronauts, since there are so few in this scale, and some of us may not one skeletonized ones?
Capes as optional add-ons would be nice too, for those that want, or don't want them.
I'd like to get both of those ideas in. The astronaut is more likely, but it all really depends on how much funding we can gather during the campaign.
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IMO the Schlock troopers look a lot better with the capes.
Is this Kickstarter going to be for both friend and foe minis?
If you sculpt your own minis, what's the funding for? Also, how much do you need to raise?
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Every time I see the title of this thread I'm expecting a carbosilicate amorph and his pals.
If you were unfortunate enough to miss the source of that reference, I suggest starting at the beginning of the archive and working forward: https://www.schlockmercenary.com/
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Is this Kickstarter going to be for both friend and foe minis?
There will be an assortment of additional heroes and villains available as stretch goals. I'm eager to flesh out the line with a wide variety of aliens, robots, soldiers and creatures, but I want to make sure backers get these initial figures in hand on time before expanding the range.
If you sculpt your own minis, what's the funding for? Also, how much do you need to raise?
These are digital sculpts. The masters for the initial Astroguards are complete, but production molds need to be created. The additional heroes and villains still need resin casts created from the files, master molds and production molds made. While I've already invested quite a bit into this project, I could really use the support in getting this line off the ground.
I'm going to make the Kickstarter preview page available to my email subscribers within the next few weeks for feedback, so please sign up (https://www.starschlock.com/) if you'd like to check it out!
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Hello friends! Just a quick note to let you know the Kickstarter for my line of sci-fi figures launches on May 3rd at noon EST (4:00 pm GMT). I'll dump some more info in this thread when it launches, but I wanted to give you a heads up since I'll be adding free minis to orders if we fund within the first 48 hours. Keep your eyes peeled and your blaster handy!
- John
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Looks really cool, I'll be watching!
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And it's live! Please check out the Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3gZGRxk
Interested in the wider Star Schlock universe, or the game rules I've been working on? A few tidbits are on the the updated Star Schlock website (https://www.starschlock.com/) as well.
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I am interested. Will there be an option to pick up the individual bonus on models at a later date? I could use several of the droids.
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Hello friends! Just a quick note to let you know the Kickstarter for my line of sci-fi figures launches on May 3rd at noon EST (4:00 pm GMT). I'll dump some more info in this thread when it launches, but I wanted to give you a heads up since I'll be adding free minis to orders if we fund within the first 48 hours. Keep your eyes peeled and your blaster handy!
- John
Oh lord, he's using that Micronauts font! That's not fair!
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I am interested. Will there be an option to pick up the individual bonus on models at a later date? I could use several of the droids.
Yes, you should be able to get the power bots without the rest of the Astroguard squad in the future. I have a number of 'bots planned I'm hoping to release.
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Oh lord, he's using that Micronauts font! That's not fair!
It's hopeless to resist the power of nostalgia! :)
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Great to see this taking off so well. Brilliant video by the way!
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Great to see this taking off so well. Brilliant video by the way!
Thanks Rick! Really happy how the campaign is shaping up!
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Yes, you should be able to get the power bots without the rest of the Astroguard squad in the future. I have a number of 'bots planned I'm hoping to release.
I am looking at the squad too. I just would like more bots so it is good to see.
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The Star Schlock Kickstarter has smashed its funding goals and is crushing through stretch goals bringing new aliens, robots and beings to the table. We recently unlocked all of the Denizens of the Galaxy and a Colonial Conscript squad.
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Plus, we've got new free minis added to each pledge, new robots starting to appear and a wide array of more soldiers, aliens and heroes that will be revealed soon. Check it out! Star Schlock Astroguards (and more!) Kickstarter (http://kck.st/3gZGRxk)
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I'm in on this, but before deciding on the whole Galactic citizens, or buying a la carte, is there a better image of the figure on the far left? He just looks headless?
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Whoops! That was a problem with my photoshopping! You can see a fixed version above. The figure on the very left is an Astroguard, the same sculpt used for the carded version. The Galactic Denizens add-on just allows you to pick it up unpainted. Thanks for the support!
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We've almost unlocked these new female trooper options for the Astroguards. Super excited and had to share! Star Schlock Kickstarter (http://kck.st/3gZGRxk).
(https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d5072798f63b3d6ff6397e3/6096b4932f4f51253fc8e10f_ad-laser-ladies.jpg)
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Great looking KS, going to back this shortly.
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The Star Schlock Kickstarter (http://kck.st/3gZGRxk) keep shredding through stretch goals. Tonight's unlock is a horde of shambling star horrors, the Necronauts!
(https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d5072798f63b3d6ff6397e3/6099f3cd93c5040eb8039b59_Necronauts.png)
Plus we have lots of additional unlocked figures, many options for picking up minis and we're only half way though the campaign! Check it out, we're having a blast with it :)
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More new sculpts unlocked, plus lots more coming over the next few days of the Kickstarter (http://kck.st/3gZGRxk)!
(https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d5072798f63b3d6ff6397e3/609ff70cab952e37bc8958f3_update-LAF.jpg)
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Lots of great additions. Now I have to start making some tough choices before my wallet implodes.
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I have backed this - miniatures look great and the KS video is a hoot. Well worth a look even if you have no intention of buying in.
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The KS is over? Funny, it seems I never got an email about it.
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Yeah. Finished yesterday. Made the final stretch goal by about 5 minutes. Looking forward to receiving Gary and the Union Crew (Springsteen cover band) as part of my pledge.
There will be a pledge manager for add-ons, postage and suchlike in due course.
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The KS is over? Funny, it seems I never got an email about it.
Sorry you didn't receive an email MiniPigs! I sent several to the email list, posted constantly to the Facebook and Twitter feeds and updated this link as the campaign progressed. I really did want people to join in the fun!
Never fear, late pledges will be available in the pledge manager. If you'd like to receive word on the next release I can make sure your email address is in the database if you send an email to info@wunkay.com. Or, join the Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/StarSchlock) or follow Star Schlock on Twitter (https://twitter.com/StarSchlock).
The dust is still settling from the Kickstarter, but work continues and plans are afoot for future releases!
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Hello gamer pals! Just a wanted to let you know late pledges are now open (https://gamefound.com/projects/wunkay/star-schlock-astroguards-miniatures#/). If you missed the Kickstarter you have a few weeks to get orders in before the pledge manager closes and we transition into shipping. Don't miss it again!
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Can’t wait for shipping to start…woohoo!
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Nice! Love the skelly in the spacesuit especially.
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When will these see a standard release? I love them but would rather buy on general release,also how do they scale up with other ranges?
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Nice! Love the skelly in the spacesuit especially.
Agreed! If there's anything in this range I'll be wanting my hands on, it's those...
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When will these see a standard release? I love them but would rather buy on general release,also how do they scale up with other ranges?
I'm hoping for a standard release in time for the holidays. They are designed to fit with other modern sci-fi ranges, but once I get all of the final masters in hand I'll post a scale comparison.
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Thanks, I really love the figures
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Whoops! We found an error in the shipping weights for one of the dozens of packs in the pledge manager. All is fixed now, so if you ran into any weirdness with astronomical shipping give it another try.
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Our Star Schlock miniatures are approved and we are moving into production. Want to get in on late pledge pricing, free figures, plus more surprises? There's still a chance to get your late pledges in (https://gamefound.com/projects/wunkay/star-schlock-astroguards-miniatures#/section/pledge-astroguard-late-pledges-2646), but that window is closing rapidly. I'm so excited to finally be bringing these figures to your tabletop!
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/035/350/546/911be2dceaa3c80e8849f218d6e9cd60_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1635171940&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=cf788635db9d7dd48c241f0110ec8468)
Also, this has nothing to do with a sci-fi "Mercenary" comic. Sorry for getting your hopes up!
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404 Page Does Not Exist on that last link. Was this what you were trying to link?
https://gamefound.com/projects/wunkay/star-schlock-astroguards-miniatures#/section/pledge-astroguard-late-pledges-2646
Those porter bots would be perfect for Stargrave players looking for Mules out of the Q37 supplement.
Schlock Mercenary was one of the best scifi webcomics ever, and almost impossibly good about updating on schedule year after year after year. Still got a hole in my reading list now that it's ended.
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Ah, thanks for the catch! All fixed now :)
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Hello space cadets! Just wanted to post a size comparison photo of my Star Schlock minis against other manufacturer's and let you know the deadline for late pledges is November 19 (https://gamefound.com/projects/wunkay/star-schlock-astroguards-miniatures#/section/pledge-astroguard-late-pledges-2646), with shipment expected by the end of the year.
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Hello space cadets! I've been painting up a bunch of my Star Schlock (https://www.starschlock.com/) figures and thought I'd share. They'd happily join your games of Stargrave, Space Weirdos, Space Station Zero, or 40K if you were so inclined :)
(https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d5072798f63b3d6ff6397e3/633ee43ca8c3b96ac0ce479e_colonial-conscripts.jpg)
(https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d5072798f63b3d6ff6397e3/633ee43c8e3c6a2e30727c63_dronetroopers.jpg)
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Those look great! I have some to do but have been side-tracked by painting 1:600 aircraft and 10mm fantasy for my son. Hopefully I can make some progress soon following your excellent example.
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Lovely stuff! Apparently these went under my radar last year.
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Nicely done :)
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lol Oh my...that's humanized Pac-Man and the Ghosts! I love it!
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That’s true! I totally missed that until you pointed it out, and now I can’t un-see the Pac-Man helmet!
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Hello space cadets! Just a brief notice that we're running a holiday special on our line of Star Schlock sci-fi miniatures (https://www.starschlock.com/). Plus, UK orders over $150 USD get free shipping (whoo!). Save 15% with promo code HOLIDAY22 during checkout, now through the end of December.
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Oh! I nearly forgot! We're also slipping free scouter bots into each order over $25 USD too! Happy holidays!