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Author Topic: Rebel Minis Releases VIPERS  (Read 1947 times)

Offline Rebel Minis

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Rebel Minis Releases VIPERS
« on: February 01, 2012, 02:44:46 PM »
Rebel Minis is proud to announce the release of our newest Sci-Fi mecha, The Variable Payload Raider or the VIPER Suit, as the troops call them. Designed by digital master John Bear Ross, the VIPER has a modular chassis that can be fitted with multiple weapon and construction options.



There are 3 weapon versions in the first release of Vipers. MK.I-Mk. III. Also, for each version, there are 2 poses Standing and Advancing. That way you can pick your weapons and poses!

We also tried something new with these models. The models are entirely composed in resin… Bodies, sprues, everything… Now, why did we do that? A couple of reasons.

One. We wanted to see what would happen and if we could do it :) Honestly, they look amazing and are really easy to put together. They are pretty durable and we have been very happy so far with them.



Two. Metal has been going up and down alot lately and we wanted to start experimenting with new alternatives. As I have said, we have been looking into this and John, Jeff and myself have been taking notes and will continue to evaluate an all resin "mecha". We also have to look at shipping and a whole host of other things that have popped up.

Three. The price. Right now, each VIPER has a SRP of $6.49 USD. Right now, resin allows us to do this. The Metal Price would have been pushing close to $11 USD… so, we are going to see how this is received.

On another note, The VIPERS are also modular. Most of our HAMR Sprues and other weapons sprues will fit, so even coming out of the gate, the design options are staggering. That is the way John designed them.

You can see the VIPERS here: www.RebelMinis.com

These were all painted by Jeff Racel and see more incredible pictures of the ones Jeff painted here:
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=C81057216B240D0C&id=C81057216B240D0C%212563

Any questions, us know! As always, Thank you for your support!






Offline Cultist #3

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Re: Rebel Minis Releases VIPERS
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 03:09:41 PM »
Sneaky gits, tricking me with resin so as not to add to my lead mountain... :D

They look great, I like the lower profile.
Zombies you can outrun - the mistakes of your fellow Heroes you cannot.

Offline Blue in vt

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Re: Rebel Minis Releases VIPERS
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 03:22:46 PM »
 o_o o_o o_o

Ahhh Mannnn...these look awesome and at that price they are a bargain....Stop Tempting Me Into another Army!!!

Must resist!

Blue
My Painting/Collecting Blog: http://bluesmarauders.blogspot.com/

"Jesus weeps when people buy resin." ...Hammers March 2012

Offline Commander Vyper

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Re: Rebel Minis Releases VIPERS
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 09:59:05 AM »
Very nice, and very good price too.
Now water can flow....or water can crash...be water my friend.
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Offline fourcolorfigs

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Re: Rebel Minis Releases VIPERS
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2012, 02:59:35 PM »
Great job!  Expect and order later this month! 
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