YronimosW Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 I really like the "build-a-pirate" set, and would love to see more of that sort of "Build-an-NPC" thing, in a variety of genres! I think something of the sort could be dropped into pretty much any themed expansion, such as a build-a-viking set for a Norse-themed expansion, and it would be a simple, cost-effective way to fill out the expansions, something I think that most gamers could easily make use of and probably buy extras of. Spoiler For those who haven't seen it yet, it was three (identical) generic pirate crewman bodies, with a sprue of three different heads, and three different pairs of arms with simple weapons (hand-axe, dagger, black-powder pistol, cutlass....) They could be assembled mix-and-match style into a random mob of generic pirate crewmen, and for even more variety, they mix really well with the boxes of hard plastic historical and fantasy wargaming minis produced by other companies (which always include a few extra heads and arms that mostly fit really well on the pirate bodies!) They're perfect for small batches of generic characters in similar costumes or uniforms. Stuff like labcoat scientists, suit-and-tie-guys, cops, gangsters, soldiers, thugs, bystanders, apocalypse survivors, cowboys, native warriors, astronauts, starship redshirts, biohazard suit guys, mechanic's jumpsuit guys.... For fantasy gamers, it's a fine way to fill out those elusive non-human townsfolk niches: build-a-halfling, build-an-orc, build-a-dwarf, build-an-elf, build-a-zombie, build-a-henchman.... It might just be me, but I think this sort of thing might work especially well when it includes tools - scanners, wrenches, mobile phones, cameras, flashlights, shovels, lanterns, books, whatever - along with only the commonest of weapons, so that they do dual-purpose as civilians, or as offbeat warbands of militia, goon, etc. (not to mention that the tools would be great for a supply of hard-to-find kitbashing parts for other mini projects!) With the idea of including a Build-an-NPC kit in themed expansions, I think about what could have been with previous Kickstarters: Bones III: Mythos Expansion: build-a-cultist and/or build-an-investigator Graveyard Expansion: build-a-zombie Bones IV: Dreadmere: build-a-townsfolk Darkreach: build-a-darkelf, build-a-duergar, build-a-gnome... Bones V: Dungeon Dwellers: build-a-skeleton, build-an-orc, build-a-zombie, build-a-goblin, build-a-kobold Daimyo: build-a-samurai Greek Odyssey: build-an-Argonaut Brinewind: build-a-zombie, build-a-zombie Any: any fantasy: build-an-Anhurian, build-a-townsfolk (dwarf, elf, halfling, orc...) any Chronoscope: build-a-Novacorp build-an-IMEF build-a-starship-redshirt build-a-spaceman build-a-cop/security build-a-gangster build-a-spy / build-a-corporate-suit build-an-apocalypse-survivor build-a-wasteland-punk-ganger build-a-labcoat-scientist build-an-alien (humanoid sci-fi costume bodies with generic alien heads and hands; build-a-Rach, build-a-Malvernis, buld-an-Andromedan....) build-a-cowboy build-a-soldier build-a-mutant build-a-zombie build-a-biohazard-suit-guy build-a-bystander (suit-and-tie, jeans-and-t-shirt, etc.) build-an-investigator build-a-superhero build-a-mechanic (jumpsuit bodies with arms holding hand tools and power tools) build-a-cyborg (generic sci-fi bodies with cyborg arms and heads with eyepieces and other greeblies - you will be assimilated!) build-a-robot build-a-steampunker CAV: build-a-battlemech Sure, I think some of those ideas might be over-played (there are plenty of skeletons, zombies, orcs, and goblins already, is there a market for build-an-NPC versions? I don't know), and some of those ideas might not be for everyone (seems like Chronoscope is a hard sell to fantasy gamers), but that's just the inspiration I got from scanning over the last three Kickstarters! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durham Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 I would like to see a 3-pack of squargs ( like in #49003), or even a single one, separately from that pack. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lidless Eye Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 On 10/17/2021 at 5:09 AM, YronimosW said: I really like the "build-a-pirate" set, and would love to see more of that sort of "Build-an-NPC" thing, in a variety of genres! I think something of the sort could be dropped into pretty much any themed expansion, such as a build-a-viking set for a Norse-themed expansion, and it would be a simple, cost-effective way to fill out the expansions, something I think that most gamers could easily make use of and probably buy extras of. Reveal hidden contents For those who haven't seen it yet, it was three (identical) generic pirate crewman bodies, with a sprue of three different heads, and three different pairs of arms with simple weapons (hand-axe, dagger, black-powder pistol, cutlass....) They could be assembled mix-and-match style into a random mob of generic pirate crewmen, and for even more variety, they mix really well with the boxes of hard plastic historical and fantasy wargaming minis produced by other companies (which always include a few extra heads and arms that mostly fit really well on the pirate bodies!) They're perfect for small batches of generic characters in similar costumes or uniforms. Stuff like labcoat scientists, suit-and-tie-guys, cops, gangsters, soldiers, thugs, bystanders, apocalypse survivors, cowboys, native warriors, astronauts, starship redshirts, biohazard suit guys, mechanic's jumpsuit guys.... For fantasy gamers, it's a fine way to fill out those elusive non-human townsfolk niches: build-a-halfling, build-an-orc, build-a-dwarf, build-an-elf, build-a-zombie, build-a-henchman.... It might just be me, but I think this sort of thing might work especially well when it includes tools - scanners, wrenches, mobile phones, cameras, flashlights, shovels, lanterns, books, whatever - along with only the commonest of weapons, so that they do dual-purpose as civilians, or as offbeat warbands of militia, goon, etc. (not to mention that the tools would be great for a supply of hard-to-find kitbashing parts for other mini projects!) With the idea of including a Build-an-NPC kit in themed expansions, I think about what could have been with previous Kickstarters: Bones III: Mythos Expansion: build-a-cultist and/or build-an-investigator Graveyard Expansion: build-a-zombie Bones IV: Dreadmere: build-a-townsfolk Darkreach: build-a-darkelf, build-a-duergar, build-a-gnome... Bones V: Dungeon Dwellers: build-a-skeleton, build-an-orc, build-a-zombie, build-a-goblin, build-a-kobold Daimyo: build-a-samurai Greek Odyssey: build-an-Argonaut Brinewind: build-a-zombie, build-a-zombie Any: any fantasy: build-an-Anhurian, build-a-townsfolk (dwarf, elf, halfling, orc...) any Chronoscope: build-a-Novacorp build-an-IMEF build-a-starship-redshirt build-a-spaceman build-a-cop/security build-a-gangster build-a-spy / build-a-corporate-suit build-an-apocalypse-survivor build-a-wasteland-punk-ganger build-a-labcoat-scientist build-an-alien (humanoid sci-fi costume bodies with generic alien heads and hands; build-a-Rach, build-a-Malvernis, buld-an-Andromedan....) build-a-cowboy build-a-soldier build-a-mutant build-a-zombie build-a-biohazard-suit-guy build-a-bystander (suit-and-tie, jeans-and-t-shirt, etc.) build-an-investigator build-a-superhero build-a-mechanic (jumpsuit bodies with arms holding hand tools and power tools) build-a-cyborg (generic sci-fi bodies with cyborg arms and heads with eyepieces and other greeblies - you will be assimilated!) build-a-robot build-a-steampunker CAV: build-a-battlemech Sure, I think some of those ideas might be over-played (there are plenty of skeletons, zombies, orcs, and goblins already, is there a market for build-an-NPC versions? I don't know), and some of those ideas might not be for everyone (seems like Chronoscope is a hard sell to fantasy gamers), but that's just the inspiration I got from scanning over the last three Kickstarters! I agree with this one. I would like to see more variety in the bodies, though. I know Build-a-Guards were shown off a while ago but never released. I don't think BonesUSA or BonesBlack were out yet, which seem like the best material for these kind of kits. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Chaoswolf Posted October 29 Moderator Report Share Posted October 29 I absolutely agree with that. ^^^^ Also, we need Koborlas in Bones, please. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jim Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 4 hours ago, Chaoswolf said: Also, we need Koborlas in Bones, please. ^^^^ I absolutely agree with that. ^^^^ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonglowMinis Posted November 1 Report Share Posted November 1 On 10/29/2021 at 6:44 PM, Chaoswolf said: Also, we need Koborlas in Bones, please. Wow! I had never seen this faction before. Those are some fantastic characters! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted November 3 Report Share Posted November 3 (edited) As a new figure painter that also has tremors (both essential tremors and tardive dyskinesia) I would like to see a line of less intricate minis. That would allow for ease of painting and miniatures to practice with for developing techniques. Also, can we get a line of orcs without armor, or very little armor. Most orcs produced recently by all companies are as well armored as knights and better armed and armored than the lower level adventuring companies that are likely to encounter them. Thanks! Edited November 3 by Jim R 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristof65 Posted November 3 Report Share Posted November 3 2 hours ago, Jim R said: As a new figure painter that also has tremors (both essential tremors and tardive dyskinesia) I would like to see a line of less intricate minis. That would allow for ease of painting and miniatures to practice with for developing techniques. As a long time figure painter who's just getting older, I second this request. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotF Posted November 5 Report Share Posted November 5 I'd like to see a few dollies for different body sizes for species. Perhaps sold in a male/female pack with human, halfling/goblin/child, orc, and some other more general body types (Elves and humans tend to be close enough to work for both. A multipack of a skeleton without arms or equipment (or integral base) similar to the one with Professor Laura Pringle, but different enough that it could be shifted in pose. It's hard to find just plain skeletons that can be used for things in scenarios. A bones version of the bones pack would also be nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minaith Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 I'd love to see more feywild type stuff. Fairies, pixies sprites, fairydragons, wisps, boggles, quicklings, dryads, korreds etc There are also a few Metal figures that would be great in bones, especially with the worldwide cost of metal increasing. Hopefully some of these are lined up for Bones 6 as there were a number of metal figures in Bones 5, and some have made it into Bones USA. 14623 - Spirit Wolf 03581 - Kieron, Ranger 03484 - Karlov Diedrich, Wizard 03294 - Tobias Winterhorn, Druid 02888 - Trathus Varr, Wizard 04013 - Amari, Adventuring Wizard 04010 - Hanei, Female Warrior 04011 - Maskarr Stoneskin, Half Giant Warrior 04009 - Vodelis Winterhand 03836 - Jakob Jansen, Monk 04006 - Arik Axereaver, Barbarian 60174 - Jirelle, Iconic Swashbuckler 60162 - Nolevniss Azrinae 03667 - Nonalla Ellinad, Elf Wizard 03654 - Esmeria, Half Elf Monk 60147 - Druid and Familiar 60138 - Sheila Heidmarch, Venture Captain 60109 - Styrian Kindler 03606 - Ellus Mann, Wizard 14630 - Dramorion, Dark Elf Sorcerer 60073 - The Stag Lord 60064 - Nature Warden 02552 - Elisha Lights Edge 02344 - Catherine O'Mannon Familiars in Bones instead of metal would also be great. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loim Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 I would love to see more of the Reptus models move to the Bones Format. Some of them are heckin' chonkers, and they would work well in the material I think. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Wolf Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Upon seeing Zenfis Zadar, the wizard with a pseudo dragon - I suddenly remembered I want a thief/assassin/generally shady character with a familiar like that. My ideal candidate is a human male and would look like a mixup of Kurff the swift and Romag Davl. He does wear a short cape and a mustache. He carries a rapier and a length of chain wrapped around his wrist. ...and of course the winged reptilian familiar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Chaoswolf Posted November 14 Moderator Report Share Posted November 14 On 11/11/2021 at 7:53 AM, Loim said: I would love to see more of the Reptus models move to the Bones Format. Some of them are heckin' chonkers, and they would work well in the material I think. I second this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Propaganda Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 In the last Kickstarter I got a giant pumpkin headed scarecrow and an Overgourd which screamed "Halloween-themed Adventure!" I got a Krampus, which screams "Christmas-themed Adventure!" Well, I am looking for a Thanksgiving-themed Adventure to pass the time in between. How about Gobbler the Turkeybear? He would look mostly like a standard Owlbear, but he would have a rounder, more wrinkled head, be a bit plumper, have a snood on his beak, and a magnificent fan of tailfeathers. I would use him in an adventure that would combine the story of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag sharing a feast with the tale of Beowulf and the nocturnal raids of Grendel. The characters would join a group of locals in a feast of friendship and gratitude. After the meal, as they sit around the fire sharing a warming drink, a haunting gobble comes warbling though the nearby forests. Then, the nervous natives tell the tale of a viscous beast that only comes during the harvest celebration, carrying off the tribes warriors who have succumbed to long naps after the huge meal ... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoirier000 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 7 hours ago, Dr. Propaganda said: In the last Kickstarter I got a giant pumpkin headed scarecrow and an Overgourd which screamed "Halloween-themed Adventure!" I got a Krampus, which screams "Christmas-themed Adventure!" Well, I am looking for a Thanksgiving-themed Adventure to pass the time in between. How about Gobbler the Turkeybear? He would look mostly like a standard Owlbear, but he would have a rounder, more wrinkled head, be a bit plumper, have a snood on his beak, and a magnificent fan of tailfeathers. I would use him in an adventure that would combine the story of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag sharing a feast with the tale of Beowulf and the nocturnal raids of Grendel. The characters would join a group of locals in a feast of friendship and gratitude. After the meal, as they sit around the fire sharing a warming drink, a haunting gobble comes warbling though the nearby forests. Then, the nervous natives tell the tale of a viscous beast that only comes during the harvest celebration, carrying off the tribes warriors who have succumbed to long naps after the huge meal ... how about a dire turkey? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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