Reaper Kickstarter

[beefcake]

Reaper has started a new kickstarter for their bones range. Some cool stuff in there as well. STOP TAKING MY MONEY KICKSTARTER!!

Oops here's the link http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-an-evolution-of-gaming-min

[robh]

Disappointing to see them limit all the collectable items to US backers only and the store offer only available to US/Canada.
Shows what they think about gamers from the rest of the world.

[Glitzer]

Disappointing to see them limit all the collectable items to US backers only and the store offer only available to US/Canada.
Shows what they think about gamers from the rest of the world.

They are Texans and proud about it... what have you expected? 

btw, they just limited the big projects to USA/Canada, the rest can be got when you include more for the shipping. They probably just know, that the rest of the world are not as nuts as the average Northern American.

[thebinmann]

Disappointing to see them limit all the collectable items to US backers only and the store offer only available to US/Canada.
Shows what they think about gamers from the rest of the world.

Yes even though there is a UK site, it kind of puts you off when a company acts like that....

[styx]

I just wish they would add more to the line other than Fantasy or at least stuff that could fit into other games easier...I would back them then. The deals are cool, I would love to meet the guy that pops $50k to them! hahahha

[Oliver]

Disappointing to see them limit all the collectable items to US backers only and the store offer only available to US/Canada.
Shows what they think about gamers from the rest of the world.

Postage on item's from America always seem high compared to elsewhere and that is just for a few packs of figures, a bit like with Ogre wasn't the shipping for that something  crazy like $100? I imagine it's not them being offensive at least for the store part more just being realistic in that the two displays would make shipping.

Personally I am only really tempted by their dungeon attack pack, there are other bits that look good but I will pick them up individually. That said even the dungeon attack pack is a gamble for me as I am not so sure the pound will keep it's value with dollar at the moment including shipping it works out at £13 (or just under).

[Chief Lackey Rich]

Laudable project, but they don't need my money to succeed at it and none of the perks really grab me.  I'll just buy what Bones interest me afterward.

[styx]

Postage on item's from America always seem high compared to elsewhere and that is just for a few packs of figures, a bit like with Ogre wasn't the shipping for that something  crazy like $100? I imagine it's not them being offensive at least for the store part more just being realistic in that the two displays would make shipping.

Personally I am only really tempted by their dungeon attack pack, there are other bits that look good but I will pick them up individually. That said even the dungeon attack pack is a gamble for me as I am not so sure the pound will keep it's value with dollar at the moment including shipping it works out at £13 (or just under).

Trust me, overseas from UK and EU can painful depending....plus with the exchange rate and the US dollar weaker than both (mainly against the pound).

[Reaperbryan]

They are Texans and proud about it... what have you expected? 

btw, they just limited the big projects to USA/Canada, the rest can be got when you include more for the shipping. They probably just know, that the rest of the world are not as nuts as the average Northern American.

If I may - For most of those rewards it's because they are one-of-a-kind, and cannot be replaced if lost or damaged.  This is an issue for us because nearly 10% of our overseas shipments get lost or damaged in customs or elsewhere along the way, with another 5% being returned to us because the destination country charged the recipient duties - which the consumer wrongfully assumed were included in the sale price.

I do not want the terrible situation where a consumer lays out several hundred USD for a one of a kind item, only to have it nicked at the border, or lost in red tape, and because it was a one of a kind item, there is no way we can make amends without refunding them, which defeats the purpose of the support.

And none of the International shipping options are $100 - the highest is $25 and that covers a pledge level that at this time includes 67 miniatures, and will be the one to which we add figures in with future Stretch goals.

[beefcake]

I sprung for the dungeon attack pack too. Lots of little beasties sounds good to me. I'm quite liking this. and all the new minis in the bones range at the moment. Lots of minotaurs for little money = 

@reaperbryan. I think Oliver was referring to a different company on Kickstarter with the $100. I'm happy with the $5 postage option.

[ryoden]

I would have liked to go for this but last time I ordered from reaper in US I got a package of figures worth £30 and got stung for tax of £5 plus a £12 royal mail handling charge.  At least the sedition one took this into consideration up front.

[Legion1963]

From the moment, when i re-entered the hobby, and encountered Reaper miniatures i was totally taken by them (don't get any ideas now) as they are perfect for my kind ( and i think for any kind) of fantasy rpg or mniatures based gaming and collecting. I just love the way they look and think that the posturing and detail on many of them is just amazing. And yes, i am definitely a fan of Reaper miniatures.

Unfortunately it seems to be very difficult to get them overhere in Holland. There's is as far as i know no actual store that has them in it's inventory and only one one webshop where i order them. However from what i understood from the owner of the said webshop, not everything can be ordered, so my last order of about 12 miniatures was reduced significantly.

In an effort to solve my problem and perhaps that of many others here in the Olde World, i send Reaper an e-mail explaining the situation and asking what the possibilities are to become a retailer. The respons came, within a week, was helpfull as far as the starting up as a retailer was concerned but did not address the unsufficient availablillity of Reaper miniatures here in Europe.
As was already brought up, i too get the impression that Reaper is not really interested in customers outside of the North American continent and that realisation was partly, for me, a reason not to make a pledge.

[beefcake]

I just buy from the Reaper store. Things arrive in good time, for exiting the US, and are well packaged with the odd freebie of paint thrown in too.

[mcfonz]

I use miniature heroes as my supplier UK-side.

I looked at this kickstarter and have decided to wait until the figures come out individually. I'm pretty picky with what I want and whilst I am interested in the giants and some of the other, later add ons I'm not really that bothere about some of the other troops types that I already posess.

[leadhead]

This is the first kickstarter I've backed.  The only reason I backed it was for the Urban Legend Sophie.  I admit, I'm a sucker for naked ladies.