MARINA PROJECT - Live now 25/10

[Steve headley]

I understand the logic behind what Nello has done but it’s very limiting in MHO, I personally think he is alienating a vast number of people by doing it this way. I’ve seen other kick start where it’s broken down into smaller batches. Ok its more work but the benefits are the same if not better.

Or. Why not do it the conventional way and release them as I’ve said before in periods i,e Napoleonic. Release them as individuals ,people that want them all will buy them, others that only want one can do so, You could do this over the 5 months and the out come I believe would be better.

The kickstart way puts pressure on the caster to deliver vast numbers of kits in 2 Different scales. We know at TFB the issues with large numbers of figures. We split the casting in two, foot figures going to Macone in Spain and the busts in house. And it can be full on.

So the time scale for them to be shipped I understand with the numbers involved. But still think a steady release over a period of time would both be efficient and still profitable. But it’s Nello’s business model and as I posted before we wish him well.

Terry

TFB Miniatures Team

 

[Redcap]

Me neither Pierre, and it's not a game I'm willing to play. Hence my bundle-splitting suggestion above.



Possibly. And I'm sure there will be some "speculators" buying bundles with an eye on making a profit later by selling them on. Risky though, given the state of the second-hand figures market these days, even for most "limited editions" and "OOP" stuff.

- Steve

Agree 100% Steve and especially so by the 'speculators' who infest places like Ali-Express...!

Gary

 

[megroot]

When I saw a few months ago this, I became a member of Kickstarter. My interest was for the 75 mm Napoleonic drummer.
But I have to buy the other figures to in total of € 180,-
So the only thing that i could do is pass this one. Maybe another time.

Marc

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

I can't predict the future, but the Italian sculptors who now produce their own brand, "Il Volto del Comando", "The age of elegance", Riccardo Cerilli Sculpture" or "Blade and Musket" do not charge exorbitant prices... Knowing Nello, I think that he will not exaggerate either.

 

[Noel Walker]

My problem with this was I was limited to one choice I would certainly liked to have had the busts and the small bundle I chose. Every time I tried it would delete my first choice in favor of the second one oh well these are some awesome offerings

 

[F Troop]

Agree 100% Steve and especially so by the 'speculators' who infest places like Ali-Express...!

Gary

What's the deal with Ali-Express? I see them pop up a lot when searching for figures. Pirates???

 

[F Troop]

If the Maria Project figures show up on the market as individual figure I will be delighted. If not then my grey army will keep me busy. Just not going to buy three to get one.

 

[Babelfish]

What's the deal with Ali-Express? I see them pop up a lot when searching for figures. Pirates???

There are more pirates flogging knock-off figures on Ali Express than there were robbing galleons along the Spanish Main.

Steve