Are Plastic Scenic Bases in our future? That is entirely up to us, the gaming community, to support this new Kickstarter and make Plastic Bases a reality!
The Warlocks Tower has been working hard to bring us high quality, extremely detailed, and price efficient plastic scenic bases but they need our help!
Source: Warlocks Tower Wargaming (kickstarter)
For quite some time now, wargamers have been using resin bases to add another dimension to their models. They have been an industry standard that we’ve all become accustomed to using. As a tabletop gamer myself, I’ve always enjoyed how effectively they bring my miniatures to life. However, the difficulty of hand pinning, including the time it takes, and the high costs associated with purchasing resin bases, have made them less than desirable. I’m sure each of you reading this can relate.
The Warlocks Tower is our response to a growing need for more efficient, affordable bases. We’re looking for backers to help us raise $80,000 NZD in our first round of funding. Here’s what you can expect from us if we’re fully backed:
• Plastic bases that will complement your miniatures in terms of both quality and detail. Because, why would you spend all of that time and effort creating a beautiful miniature and then compromise on quality with an inferior base? Right, we wouldn’t either.
• Plastic bases that will cost a fraction of resin bases.
• If the initial goal for a particular terrain type is reached we will release to backers at army level or above a FREE file containing CAD models to allow you to 3D print larger bases
• A dedicated team of designers who love these cool bases as much as you do. It’s taken a few years to get to where we are but we have an awesome team that wants to perfect your gaming experience by creating the best scenic bases around. We’re proud to employ contractors from around the world via online, freelance communities. We believe in working with a diverse group choosing the best people sourced from vast experience around the globe.
• The option to have a say in the customization of our base designs prior to production.Exclusive to Kickstarter backers.
• Product in your hands approximately 3 months before it will be available via retail and e-commerce. Exclusive to Kickstarter backers.
• Special prices. Exclusive to Kickstarter backers.
• Plastic bases created by credible plastic manufacturers who’ve already been pre-vetted and are ready to start production. Not only do they have years of experience manufacturing intricate designs, they’re also based in New Zealand making quality control much simpler to manage.
• The Warlocks Tower has low overhead costs, which mean more of your investment, will go toward the product, not superfluous operating costs.
• Your choice of bases and the option to purchase a much smaller set of bases than some companies allow. This will allow you to select the right bases to fit your models
• Postage will be from major depots around the world to minimise shipping fees. More on that below.
• An authentic experience and a unique set of bases that you’ll be proud to build your army with. We’re not looking to dominate the market or turn a massive profit here. We just want to give gamers, like ourselves, the opportunity to indulge their passion for gaming, customize their collections and save some time and money along the way.
The intention of this project has been, and always will be, to give gamers what they want. As such, our first goals are designed to allow gamers to use their miniatures in most settings and to give The Warlocks Tower broad appeal.
Our last 4 stretch goals (if we get that far) will be determined by you! We’ll be looking for suggestions from our community of backers and followers on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Is there a new landscape you’ve been dying to incorporate into your base? We want to hear about it! After all, this community thrives most when it’s interactive and engaging for everyone. Speaking of which, join us on Facebook here or follow us on Twitter here.
Head over to the Warlock Tower Wargaming’s Kickstarter for all the stretch goals and a video of their plastic scenic bases.
Say goodbye to resin bases for good and pledge to make these plastic bases from Warlock Tower Wargaming happen! If you are like me, you are sick of paying the ridiculous prices for resin bases and want another option!
About the Author: Zeb Barrett
