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Title: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 25 August 2014, 01:27:58 AM
(http://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e7f9e_cfdc59d8fadd417f877b52f15e40720e.jpg_srz_p_642_229_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)

Militia Miniatures are launching a new range of 28mm modern mercenaries through Kickstarter, so head over and have a look: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries)

We've got 8 figures to start with, extra figures to be unlocked, scenery and accessories to come and even a limited number of free rules for those who grab them first!

We hope you like them, and if there's any questions, just give us a shout.

For more info:
Pledge into our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries)
Visit our website: http://www.militiaminiatures.co.uk/ (http://www.militiaminiatures.co.uk/)
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militiaminiatures (https://www.facebook.com/militiaminiatures)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Techno on 25 August 2014, 07:17:43 AM
Great start !
Hope it goes really well, Leon.
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: sebigboss79 on 25 August 2014, 08:45:28 AM
You Sir should be ashamed to put yet another item on my want list ;P

Will pledge asap for my magazine.
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 25 August 2014, 02:48:05 PM
Quote from: sebigboss79 on 25 August 2014, 08:45:28 AM
You Sir should be ashamed to put yet another item on my want list ;P

Will pledge asap for my magazine.

:-bd
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 25 August 2014, 04:49:12 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 25 August 2014, 05:24:44 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 25 August 2014, 04:49:12 PM
I'm in.

Thanks for the pledge!   :-bd
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: nikharwood on 26 August 2014, 09:20:16 PM
I'm in. Like a big dog. :o3
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 26 August 2014, 11:04:38 PM
Quote from: nikharwood on 26 August 2014, 09:20:16 PM
I'm in. Like a big dog. :o3

;D 8)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 27 August 2014, 12:28:51 AM
Woohoo!!!  We've hit our initial funding target within 36 hours, so thank you to everyone who has pledged so far!

Next up is the unlock goals, with Charlie being the first on the list.  If we can get up to £2000, then she'll be added to the FULL SQUAD pledge as a freebie, and become available for selection on all other pledges!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/490/407/a67517fa0c8b4b9ffd44a859f0a358f7_large.jpg?1409068777)

Being the only girl in the group could have been a difficult job for Charlie, but from the minute she gave Bennett a wedgie she was accepted as one of the guys.


For more info:
Pledge into our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries)
Visit our website: http://www.militiaminiatures.co.uk/ (http://www.militiaminiatures.co.uk/)
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militiaminiatures (https://www.facebook.com/militiaminiatures)

(http://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e7f9e_cfdc59d8fadd417f877b52f15e40720e.jpg_srz_p_642_229_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: nikharwood on 27 August 2014, 12:54:29 AM
Nicely done  :)

Personally, I like any girl called Charlie (I've been out with a couple of them in my life - including one that preferred 'Charles') - and that'll leave the way open for Ghost...

Did I mention I like snipers?  :)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 28 August 2014, 07:04:05 AM
I, briefly, went out with two girls named Charlie (not at the same time, although one was into threesomes) too Nik. Many years/decades ago.
Happy memories...  8->
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Techno on 28 August 2014, 09:58:04 AM
I won't lower myself by writing down what I was going to.....Someone will be along in a minute.
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: fred. on 28 August 2014, 10:48:04 AM
Not wanting to interrupt the reminiscing of old flames...

Does this mini remind anyone of someone (without the beard?)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/481/043/4369e77b66540048cf1c3a079943f0fb_large.jpg?1408908250)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 28 August 2014, 12:04:19 PM
Quote from: fred    12df on 28 August 2014, 10:48:04 AM
Not wanting to interrupt the reminiscing of old flames...

Does this mini remind anyone of someone (without the beard?)

:-\
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: nikharwood on 28 August 2014, 03:40:12 PM
 :) 8) :)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Orcs on 28 August 2014, 04:06:30 PM
Realised that my pledge would unlock Charlie - So for the good of the members, and thier reminising I had to pledge a full squad.

Mercenary Totty here  we come!!!! 
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Orcs on 28 August 2014, 04:10:15 PM
Quote from: fred    12df on 28 August 2014, 10:48:04 AM
Not wanting to interrupt the reminiscing of old flames...

Does this mini remind anyone of someone (without the beard?)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/481/043/4369e77b66540048cf1c3a079943f0fb_large.jpg?1408908250)

No He is too tall even in 28mm ;D
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Ithoriel on 28 August 2014, 05:22:18 PM
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 28 August 2014, 04:10:15 PM
No He is too tall even in 28mm ;D

a) I noticed a resemblence

b) I thought that was 1:1 scale!  :d
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 28 August 2014, 07:11:39 PM
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 28 August 2014, 04:06:30 PM
Mercenary Totty here  we come!!!! 

:-bd
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 28 August 2014, 11:24:58 PM
We've hit our £2000 stretch goal target, so Charlie is now unlocked!  Thanks again to everyone who has pledged so far.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/502/849/7581b3fd62c96215e53ae85374790337_large.jpg?1409264370)


She will be added FREE to any 'FULL SQUAD' pledges and will be available for selection on all other pledge levels.

As an extra bonus, we will now be adding FREE BASES to every pledge level.  Lasercut from 2mm MDF, we'll have either 20mm or 25mm widths, in either square or circular options.  (If some folk need a different size, I'm sure we can sort that out!)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/502/928/04231c11d45b3120bef6f09d73511d31_large.jpg?1409265319)


Next up is the £2500 stretch goal where we'll be unlocking Ghost.  I'll also send out another update in the next few days about furhter stretch goals, where we'll be unlocking some handy scenery items.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/502/935/c6dabdb9e9c5f4bd83a6e5c05d719c90_large.jpg?1409265454)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 01 September 2014, 02:05:24 AM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/516/219/f214ddaaea205b78f2e853a642022d57_large.jpg?1409536903)

For more info:
Pledge into our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries)
Visit our website: http://www.militiaminiatures.co.uk/ (http://www.militiaminiatures.co.uk/)
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militiaminiatures (https://www.facebook.com/militiaminiatures)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 04 September 2014, 02:02:41 AM
We're getting closer and closer to unlocking the excellent Ghost sculpt at the £2500 level, so to tempt some more people in and bump us ever closer to that target, we've just updated the project with some new Add-Ons and some Freebies!

First up we've got some Boxes and Sacks!

These will be a freebie option once we hit the £2500 mark. Every pledge level at 'FULL SQUAD' or above can add either: 1 FREE pack of Boxes (contains 6 different boxes) OR 1 FREE pack of Sacks (contains 6 sacks, in 3 different sizes). If we hit £3000, then we will include a pack of each!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/532/246/fbf443330e92bbd8c4b672558394de2d_large.jpg?1409795536)
(the boxes are fresh out of a master mould, so they need a bit of cleaning up before we go to production on those)


And secondly, we've got some Drums and Crates!

These are available now on all pledge levels, simply increase your pledge by £1 for every pack of Drums or Crates you would like. So:

- If you want 1 pack of Drums, simply add £1 to your pledge.

- If you want 3 packs of Drums and 1 pack of Crates, simply add £4 to your pledge.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/532/249/9bc651e376c988d677e7cdc08e8769be_large.jpg?1409795559)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 05 September 2014, 12:04:23 AM
We've now hit the £2500 mark and our excellent Ghost sculpt has now been unlocked.  Thanks to everyone who has pledged and I hope you like him!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/537/431/7d28aeeab2d9ca12209a1d2ef18f19c2_large.jpg?1409874617)


He will be added FREE to any 'FULL SQUAD' pledges and will also be available for selection on all other pledge levels.

Moving forwards, our next target is £3000, where we'll be unlocking a handy Objective Marker:

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/537/449/ceb5fede3a3a6a525a8cf207bb3af911_large.jpg?1409874744)


This is a good-sized piece, around 50mm across, so would look great with a flag flying high or piled up with some of the Boxes.  It will be available as an Add-On, at the bargain price of £1 each!

As well as unlocking Ghost, every backer at 'FULL SQUAD' and above will now receive a FREE pack of either Boxes or Sacks.  (We'll ask you which you want when it comes to the surveys)  If we can hit the £3000 mark, we'll put a pack of each into your pledges instead!

If anyone would like any extra packs of Boxes or Sacks, simply add £1 to your pledge for each extra pack you would like.  So:

- If you want 2 packs of Boxes: You already get one pack for free, so add £1 to your pledge.

- If you want 1 pack of Boxes and 3 packs of Sacks: You already get one pack for free, so you need to add £3 to your pledge.

So that's everything for now, with 9 days still to run on our project let's see how high we can go!  If you've got any friends who you think might be interested in getting involved, please pass our details on to them and we'll hopefully see them on board as well!
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: sebigboss79 on 10 September 2014, 01:51:44 PM
Finally pledged. Full Squad of course.  :D
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 12 September 2014, 12:32:59 AM
We've hit the £3000 mark now, which puts us at 200% funded!  And there's still 3 days to go!  With us hitting this target, we've got 3 bonuses to tell everyone about:

- Everyone at 'FULL SQUAD' or above now gets a FREE pack of Boxes AND a FREE pack of Sacks with their pledge:

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/571/418/512dc0fc56d5d04c759af281d8dbab0a_large.jpg?1410478914)


- Our Objective Marker is now unlocked and available, simply add £2 to your pledge for each 70mm wide marker you would like:

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/571/459/669644792a0ec03850cd6c0e540b98f5_large.jpg?1410479327)


- And as a final bonus for everyone who has pledged into this project, we're giving everyone 20% off anything they want from the Minibits website:

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/571/468/f9721f6a79ae015624968738e9133e7c_large.jpg?1410479396)


We'll confirm the details of this bit once the KS ends and we start on the surveys.  This offer covers anything at all you'd like from our webstore, from MDF bases and paints through to decals and MDF buildings, so hopefully there's something there for everyone.  You'll be able to send us a list of what you'd like and then we'll price it up with the discount and invoice you through PayPal.

NOTE: There may be additional postage costs depending on what / how much you order, but we'll make sure to keep them as low as possible.
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: nikharwood on 12 September 2014, 09:30:06 PM
Nicely done, Leon, nicely done - and expect some Minibits business (not just from me, methinks)  8)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 12 September 2014, 11:51:43 PM
Good one, I need to put my order together for Derby now!
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: sebigboss79 on 13 September 2014, 04:52:27 PM
The Stretchgoal for 3,500 GBP has been revealed: An X-Box session with Leon in his usual attire. Drings are provided (you may need them).
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 September 2014, 10:57:58 PM
And drinks too... ;)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: sebigboss79 on 14 September 2014, 08:23:31 AM
 :-[ my bad
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 14 September 2014, 03:24:34 PM
We've just got the first of the painted figures, so here's some pics to hopefully tempt some more folk in!  The project ends at midnight tonight (Sunday), so not long left!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/581/829/1088b8aefe27c71d35534fcdb24e5d2a_large.jpg?1410707451)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/581/830/ada2f65707d2cf662c3ca0a0ea0ca086_large.jpg?1410707474)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/581/831/710345defbca922d334589c4debcd2dd_large.jpg?1410707489)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/581/832/841602dc4160e8f5b30d471508e07b34_large.jpg?1410707503)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/581/839/df77ab30078cb0506858f9ba7f9acc6e_large.jpg?1410707597)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/581/835/b5eae2586f6a80750d7fad64ecfeb5c4_large.jpg?1410707532)


We hope you like them!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056922531/militia-miniatures-28mm-modern-mercenaries)
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Techno on 14 September 2014, 05:44:54 PM
 8)
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Militia Miniatures - Kickstarter now open!
Post by: Leon on 14 September 2014, 11:59:04 PM
And we're all funded!

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/583/845/686027332f7d844be9c50107506bdfed_large.jpg?1410738532)

Thanks to everyone who pledged into our project, all 139 of you!  We'll be spending the next couple of month getting these guys cast up, packaged and sent out to you as quickly as possible.  I'll be posting regular updates for the backers along the way.

Once we've fulfilled all of the pledges, the figures will be released and available through Minibits: http://www.minibits.net/ (http://www.minibits.net/)

Thanks again to everyone for their support!