Tooling samples are on their way!
almost 6 years ago
– Sun, May 13, 2018 at 12:34:47 AM
The factory has output the tooling samples for over 30 figures.
Here are some image as they assembled them for shipping. I should have these next week.
I wish were at this place a year ago, but we're still working as fast as we can to get these done. Once I get them in hand they'll go to the prototype painter.
Thanks again everyone
Bill
April Update...New tooling images
about 6 years ago
– Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 12:28:44 AM
Hey Everyone!
We just got a few images of the tooling adjustments. There are still a couple minor issues, including the gap between the upper leg and crotch but we're hoping to have those resolved soon. You can see images below, along with a comparison with the old shorted tooling.
I know this is taking longer than expected but we're working hard to make these figures great! I'm hoping to have samples in hand in a few weeks, so I'll take better images at that point.
So what's next steps? Once the tooling is finaled we're going to move on the paint masters. Paint masters were not part of our original project plan, we hoped the 3D renders would be sufficient for the factory. This worked very well for our Amazing Heroes Retroverse line but as these figures require more paint decos we have decided to have Ed Bradley (Sideshow, Diamond) do the paint masters for the figures. Here are a couple paint masters he just did for a new comic book line we are working on.
Traditionally this is done earlier in the process, but because of the nature of the Kickstarter timeline and the fact that we feel strongly the factory needs painted samples, we are doing this after tooling. These paint masters will allow the factory to have a in-hand reference of how we want the production figures to look. This will cause the figures to be delayed a bit more than we would like but we feel this will achieve a better result in the long run.
We will of course keep you updated as things progress at every stage. Thanks again for all the support, I know this has been a long road but it will be worth it in the end.
Best,
Bill
Eagle Force Handbook and Comic has been distributed, plus a look at the adjusted scale
about 6 years ago
– Wed, Mar 07, 2018 at 09:08:46 PM
Hey Everyone
Sorry for the lack of updates. It was Chinese New Year and the factory was shut down for most of February.
We just distributed the Eagle Force Handbook Vol. 1 and the Eagle Force Comic Strip via a digital download. You should have received an email notification from BackerKit to download these rewards.
Eagle Force Handbook Vol 1
Cover and character illustrations by Steven Butler - www.facebook.com/Steven-Butler-Studios
Colors by Marcie Klinger - www.marcieklinger.com
Written by Justin Bell - www.justinbellauthor.com
Additional contributions from Paul Kirchner, Christopher Irving, Vito Delsante, Sean Rourke and Bill Murphy
Book design and production by Peter Morris - www.petermorris.us
Eagle Force Comic
Written by Justin Bell - www.justinbellauthor.com
Art by Ryan Lord - www.facebook.com/ryanchristopherlord
Here is a look at the scale adjustment for the revised tooling. Still a lot of tweaks need to made on the figure in the joint areas, but as you can see it's now taller than the previous tooling. I should have more images to share in the coming weeks.
Thanks again for all the support everyone. I hope you enjoying reading the Handbook and Comic. Justin, Steven, Ryan and Peter did an amazing job putting this all together, I can't thank them enough.
Thanks,
Bill
Packaging images ...quick update
about 6 years ago
– Sun, Feb 04, 2018 at 10:58:59 PM
I wanted to share a quick update of the packaging for the 1st assortment of Eagle Force figures....art by Steven Butler Studios and design by Jason Bienvenu.
I hope to have revised tooling images to show in the next couple of weeks.
Don't forget that Jason's Animal Warriors of the Kingdom figures are still available for pre-order for 2 more weeks, head over a pick up a set.
Quick scale update
over 6 years ago
– Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 11:51:55 PM
We're working to adjust the scale and redo our tooling. Here is a height pic with a Boss Fight H.A.C.K.S. figure so you can see where we are targeting.
You won't be hearing much from us through the holidays, so we wanted to wish you all the best wishes and Happy Holidays. We're looking forwards to getting Eagle Force out to you in 2018...We'll leave you with an prototype image of General Brown from Eagle Force series 2.
Thanks
Bill & Craig
