-STONEHAVEN MINIATURES: KICKSTARTER

Un kickstarter que aún le quedan nueve días pero la mar de interesante sobre distintos tipos de héroes enanos. NOSOTROS SOMOS EL HOBBY.

ABOUT THIS PROJECT



UPDATE: Add-on Goal section added. Fighter (female), Character Cards, Brewmaster, & Miner available for you to add to your pledge at $4 each. ULTIMATE ADVENTURERS BACKER LEVELS ADDED for those who want things complete. Otherwise customize your order with add-ons however you would like!

UPDATE: Check the updates for the most recent news. Check our blog for larger images of the concept art.

UPDATE: WIP of the Paladin.


UPDATE: For your convenience, we created a chart that maps exactly which rewards are assigned to each backer level. It can be found at the bottom of this page. We are still happy to answer any questions you may have.

UPDATE: New MEGA GOALS and MEGA GOAL Pledge Levels have been added above the EPIC GOALS and stretch goals to enable us to bring you the maximum number of dwarves! The MEGA GOALS only apply to certain clearly marked pledge levels.

UPDATE: Because we reached our $6000 stretch goal, all box sets now include 7 miniatures. The Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, and Necromancer! Now let's push for the EPIC GOALS!

UPDATE: New EPIC GOALS and EPIC GOAL Pledge Levels have been added above the stretch goals to enable us to bring you even more dwarves! The EPIC GOALS are separate from the stretch goals and apply only to certain clearly marked pledge levels.


The dwarves of yore made mighty spells,
While hammers fells like ringing bells
In places deep, where dark things sleep,
In hollow halls beneath the fells.
-from The Hobbit (Dwarves Battle Song)
― J.R.R. Tolkien


Dwarves have long been a fixture in fantasy literature and games. These sturdy little humanoids excel at taking on great odds and at consuming large quantities of potent ale. Any dungeon crawl or quest that lacks dwarves is depressingly empty. In addition to being a warm and welcoming people dwarves are also often the first line of defense against the slime-ridden denizens of darkness. Despite these laudable qualities, they are considered a lesser race by many of the other humanoids, little better than halflings. The haughty and self-important elves, in particular, seem to despise this diminutive yet noble breed. Help us show those pointy-ears once and for all by making your next hero a dwarf!



The Dwarven Adventurers Box Set Project is about creating miniatures to represent a set of 5 dwarven heroes. (UPDATE: at the $25 backer level and above the set now includes 7 dwarves!) The Group will include a paladin, a berserker, a cleric, a mage, a rogue, a mechanist, and a necromancer.The goal here is simple: get the 7 miniatures sculpted, cast, and distributed to all of you! Depending on the level of funding that the project reaches, the miniatures will either be cast in a durable urethane resin or white pewter metal. The Dwarves will represent a relatively balanced adventuring party and or a selection of dwarven heroes to lead in any fantasy army.

The Dwarves will be sculpted on a 28 millimeter heroic scale and will fit well with almost all tabletop wargaming and RPG miniatures.

Here are some 28mm scale miniatures I've sculpted as studies of popular miniature lines:


Below are our Stretch Goals(which have all been reached!), EPIC GOALS(also all reached!), MEGA GOALS(also reached!), and Add-on Goals.




When stretch goals are reached extra value is added to existing rewards. As we pass these funding benchmarks, these benefits will become available.


When we hit $1500 Character Sheets for each dwarf will be produced and made available to backers in PDF format for each of the dwarves for DND 4th ed. and Pathfinder rules (possibly other rules systems as well depending on demand).



Because of the costs involved in pewter casting, it is only feasible for us after a certain order size is reached. When we hit $3000 the miniatures will be cast in pewter instead of resin.



When we hit $3500 An additional dwarf, the Mechanist, will be produced and included in every box set at the $25 backer level and above. This means each boxed set will contain 6 dwarves instead of 5!



When we hit $4000 Scenic bases will be sculpted, cast in resin, and included with each miniature.



When we hit $4500 Backstories will be written for each of the Dwarves and made available in .pdf format for all backers. This will be written by author S.B. Coates who has recently launched his own project: Zombies Ate My Teacher a family friendly Zombie Survival work of interactive fiction. Check it out!






When we hit $6000 A second additional dwarf, the Necromancer, will be produced and included in every box set at the $25 backer level and above. Now each box set will have 7 miniatures instead of the original 5!


Nw that we've made it past the stretch goals its time for EPIC GOALS!!!!!

EPIC GOALS are not part of the stretch goal benefits but are an entirely different thing that works exactly the same. How do you access these EPIC GOALS? By pledging or increasing your pledge to a clearly marked pledge level with EPIC GOAL benefits!


These benefits are listed below.


At the $10,000 benchmark EPIC GOAL a Dwarven Bard miniature will be included in each EPIC GOAL qualifying set along with the 7 other minis.



When we hit $15,000 in backing a ninth dwarf, the Druidess AND her animal familiar (a smaller mini) will be added to each EPIC GOAL eligible pledge level for a total of 9 dwarves and a critter.



When we hit $20,000 The Undead Dwarf is added to the EPIC GOAL eligible box sets to make 10 dwarves total!


We've reached all of our EPIC GOALS, it's time for the addition of...


MEGA GOALS work much like EPIC GOALS in that eligible reward levels include all of the benefits from the EPIC GOALS and Stretch goals but include 5 additional dwarves! All 15 dwarves will be in your hands well before Christmas!

Here's the rundown on the MEGA GOAL dwarves:


When we hit $25,000 the Monk, a dwarf trained in unarmed combat, will be added to MEGA GOAL eligible box sets, bringing the total to 11 dwarves per set.



When we hit $30,000 the Huntsman, a master beast slayer, will be added to the MEGA GOAL eligible box sets, bringing the total to 12 dwarves per set.



When we hit $35,000 the Witch will be added to the MEGA GOAL eligible box sets, bringing the total to 13 dwarves per set.



When we hit $40,000 the Highwayman will be added to the MEGA GOAL eligible box sets, bringing the total to 14 dwarves per set.



When we hit $45,000 the Fallen King will be added to the MEGA GOAL eligible box sets, bringing the total to 15 dwarves per set.


We've reached all our MEGA GOALS... now for our:


Add-on Goals are different from Stretch, EPIC, and MEGA goals in that they are not automatically added to a pledge level once they have been reached. Instead, once these goals have been passed, the benefits of the goals may be added to your reward (for any of the backing levels starting at the $12 backer level) by increasing your pledge by $4.00 per benefit.

Still confused? Here's an example: Jimmy has pledged at the $40 level and is going to receive 15 dwarves + a critter, the scenic bases, .pdf files of the character sheets and backstories for each mini. He also wants to add the $50000 Add-on goal benefit: the Fighter (female!!!) to his order. To do this he simply increases his pledge level by $4.00 and sends us a message to tell us that the Fighter is the Add-on benefit that he would like.

Alternatively, Jimmy could add $8.00 to get both the Fighter and the Brewmaster included in his set or $12.00 to get both Dwarves and the set of Dwarven Character Cards.

NOTE: Due to the additional production time needed, adding Add-on benefits to your order will delay estimated delivery of September 2012 shipments until October 2012. We do not foresee any delay issues with any of the other due dates.

Here's the rundown on Add-on Goals:


When we hit $50,000 the Fighter (a female!) will be made available to add to your reward (for any of the backing levels starting at the $12 backer level) by increasing your pledge amount by $4.00!


When we hit $55,000 Character Cards (Cards with the dwarf's concept art on one side and a brief bio on the backside) will be created and made available to add to your reward (for any of the backing levels starting at the $12 backer level) by increasing your pledge amount by $4.00!


When we hit $60,000 the Dwarven Brewmaster will be made available to add to your reward (for any of the backing levels starting at the $12 backer level) by increasing your pledge amount by $4.00!


When we hit $65,000 the Dwarven Miner will be made available to add to your reward (for any of the backing levels starting at the $12 backer level) by increasing your pledge amount by $4.00!

Additional info:

For the rewards that offer painting: the painting will be done by Mike or by Cam Kendall of Big Squid Studios. Here is a miniature that Mike sculpted and painted. Here is a link to Cam's blog where he put up some of his painted minis.


Mike worked as an in-house painter for Blue Table Painting until May of this year when he decided to pursue sculpting full-time.

DISCLAIMER: The term "Box Set" is a term used in the miniatures industry to denote a collection of miniatures that is sold as such. The Box Set rewards may or may not be delivered in an actual box.

Here is a chart of which rewards are assigned to each backer level.

$1 Backer Level – Our sincere thanks!

$5 Backer Level – Random Dwarf Miniature from the project • 1 Random Dwarf (could be any of the ones we produce in this project) • Scenic base for your Dwarf included • .pdf character sheet & bio for your Dwarf

$7 Backer Level – Your choice of 1 of the 5 original Dwarves from this project • You may choose 1 of the following: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, or Rogue • Scenic base for your Dwarf included • .pdf character sheet & bio for your Dwarf

$12 Backer Level – Your choice of any two Dwarves produced from this project • Choose 2 of any of the available Dwarves (Original, Stretch, EPIC, MEGA, or Add-On) • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$25 Backer Level – The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves • Dwarves included at this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, & Necromancer • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$34 Backer Level – The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves • Dwarves included at this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), & Undead • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$40 Backer Level – MEGA GOAL LEVEL PLEDGE – The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves • Dwarves included at this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), & Fallen King • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$45 Backer Level – The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves x2 • Two of each of the following Dwarves are included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, & Necromancer • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$56 Backer Level – ULTIMATE ADVENTURERS PACKAGE - The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves + Add-On Goals • Dwarves included at this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), Fallen King, Fighter (Female), Brewmaster, & Miner • Character Cards for all your Dwarves • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$58 Backer Level - The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves x2 • Two of each of the following Dwarves are included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), & Undead • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$60 Backer Level – One Dwarven Miniature of your choice painted by Mike • Choose any one of the available Dwarves (Original, Stretch, EPIC, MEGA, Add-On) • Mike paints the Dwarf you choose • Scenic base for your Dwarf included • Additional miniatures (painted level*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$66 Backer Level – MEGA GOAL LEVEL PLEDGE x2 -- The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves • Two of each of the following Dwarves are included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), & Fallen King • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$90 Backer Level – The Original Box Set + Strech Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + One Dwarven Miniature from your set painted by Mike • Your choice of one dwarf painted from your set by Mike • Dwarves included at this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), & Undead • Add $6 to have the MEGA GOAL Dwarves included (Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), & Fallen King) • Scenic base for your Dwarf included • Additional miniatures (painted level*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$98 Backer Level – ULTIMATE ADVENTURERS PACKAGE x2 - The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves + Add-On Goals • Two of each of the following Dwarves included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), Fallen King, Fighter (Female), Brewmaster, & Miner • Two sets of Character Cards for all your Dwarves included • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$100 Backer Level - The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves x5 • Five of each of the following Dwarves included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, & Necromancer • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$125 Backer Level - The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves x5 • Five of each of the following Dwarves are included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), & Undead • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$140 Backer Level - MEGA GOAL LEVEL PLEDGE x5- The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves • Five of each of the following Dwarves are included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), & Fallen King • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$175 Backer Level – The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves painted • The following Dwarves are included & painted (by Mike): Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, & Necromancer • For EPIC GOAL Dwarves to be included & painted add an additional $40 • For MEGA GOAL Dwarves to be included & painted add an additional $25 • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (painted level*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$220 Backer Level - ULTIMATE ADVENTURERS PACKAGE x5 - The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves + Add-On Goals • Five of each of the following Dwarves included in this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), Fallen King, Fighter (Female), Brewmaster, & Miner • Five sets of Character Cards for all your Dwarves included • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (multiple sets*) option available at this backer level (FAQ section)

$225 Backer Level – Original Piece of Concept Art + The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves • Your choice (in the order you pledged) of one of the original pieces of Dwarven concept art; signed by the concept artist • Dwarves included at this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), & Fallen King • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$265 Backer Level - The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + EPIC GOAL Dwarves + MEGA GOAL Dwarves painted by Cam • The following Dwarves are included & painted (by Cam): Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, Necromancer, Bard, Druidess (+ her critter), Undead, Monk, Huntsman, Witch, Highwayman (+ his alternate hand/weapons), & Fallen King • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures (painted level*) option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)

$500 Backer Level – The Original Box Set + Stretch Goal Dwarves + Custom Sculpt by Mike (painted by him too) • Dwarves included at this level: Mage, Berserker, Paladin, Cleric, Rogue, Mechanist, & Necromancer • One Custom Sculpted 28mm Heroic Scale Miniature, cast in resin, & painted • Add $9 to include EPIC GOAL Dwarves • Add $6 to include MEGA GOAL Dwarves • Scenic bases for all your Dwarves included • .pdfs character sheets & bios for your Dwarves • Additional miniatures option available at this backer level (FAQ Section)