Renaissance Skeleton Army-28mm miniatures for gamers

A project in San Jose, CA by Thomas Foss
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Triumph of Death: 28mm renaissance skeleton army miniatures cast in white metal for gamers and collectors, by Skull and Crown.
Backers: 196
Average Pledge Per Backer: $101

Funded: $19,722 of $1,000
Dates: May 12th -> Jun 11th (30 days)
Project By: Thomas Foss
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Latest News

A Legion of Thanks! We did it!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
 You know,, like I said in my "why" pitch at the very beginning of this kickstarter, this Triumph of Death style of miniature was a first crush, and something I wanted to realize in the, well not flesh... Pewter.  It tickles me and humbles me that... (Read More)

Final Final Stretch! The Zweihander!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Not to be confused with ZOOlander, this armored undead zweihander is the perfect front line soldier or officer. A really cool ( yet roughly drawn) design to compliment the line. Thanks again for your inspiration- literally just knocked this out based... (Read More)

Abbot unlocks, Bases and Maybe another stretch?!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations on unlocking the Abbot- I for one am super excited. Actually We for two- as when Drew Williams and I started looking at ideas for which models to sculpt the Abbot was one of the ones we knew we wanted, so- thanks! (because you know, I... (Read More)

Final Stretch goal: The Abbot

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Well my amazing backers- we are into the final stretch of the stretch goals and the kickstarter!  I'd be remiss if you didn't have a nice final goal. I present to you  the Abbot. Based upon one of Holbein's woodcuts the abbot is the perfect morale... (Read More)

vitula eligans sanctus! (Holy cow!)

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You'ze guys!  I knew coming into the final stretch would pick up, but Wow! I am really blown away and amazed at your support for this wee kickstarter! but - I can't leave you hanging- you deserve a final stretch stretch goal. I've just gotten home... (Read More)

FAQ about double Pledges and add-ons to your pledge

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Ahoy Dear Backers! First off- wow the momentum towards the end! So cool so awesome of you all! With 50 hours left as I type this, I have friends texting me betting we'll hit the next stretch goal before the end- which would be freaking amazing! Ahem,... (Read More)

New Stretch goal unlock- the Standard Bearer

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Armored Standard BearerWith all those fancy flags, we need a grizzled veteran standard bearer! This fellow is sporting a metal skull cap and mail bishop's mantle and wields a katzbalger sword. In his right hand he holds the landsknecht style baton... (Read More)

Have you got a flag? Actually- yes, you've got lots!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG- first off- Grats to all for hitting $12k and unlocking the variants of marching open hand! I'm really excited for all of us to the potential of these models, which will appear in the Unit A and B sets. I'm working through the night to finish up... (Read More)

Skeleton Marching sneak peek and taking the Bronze!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Ahoy my dear backers! Just got back from Kublacon game convention where I ran a couple of games and saw tons of amazing games being ran, along with some cool miniatures.Speaking of which, Drew is just about done with the armored variant of the... (Read More)

Painted Stretch Goal minis Examples and other fun news!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
 Just wanted to share with you some painted examples of the Stretch goal unlocked minis you'ze guys are getting. Reliquary- the Fisher King   Fish lips!   Reinforcements! The Priest  These were all a blast to paint, especially the reliquary, as... (Read More)

$10K Stretch goal unlocked, and shiny new stuff!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Triumphant Backers! $10K stretch goal unlocked is, well I'll be honest- way past my hopes for this kickstarter. As hokey as it sounds I am really in awe of you all, and thankful for your backing! I am excited and we are moving into brave... (Read More)

The question of Fletched Javelins

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
A few of you esteemed backers are having a conversation about the fletched javelins in the ToD series. I too wondered at Breugel's use of fletched javelins (basically jumbo sized arrows) and thought it merely artistic license, but then found evidence... (Read More)

Happy Monday- and another Stretch goal unlocked!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so excited that the Reliquary, or the "fisher king" will be joining your ranks!  Next unlock is the set of flags- just talked to my artiste- Jaye Wiley, and he's working on them now for a more complete look. I've also put up the next tentative... (Read More)

Master Casts in Review

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings All! I just wanted to share some pictures of the latest master cast pieces for review I got in on Saturday. Been a bit busy (thanks to all y'all) to get pics, but it was a nice day so here's a few quick shots. I have to say I am so jazzed!... (Read More)

Like boney hands from the grave stretching towards you...

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
...another Stretch goal rises up! Well done my dear Legion! another unlock, and another stretch goal added. Some flags to add to your units, penned up by Jaye Wiley Designs, who did all the great work on my Galleys Guns and Glory flag sets. I gotta... (Read More)

More Goals unlocked- more added!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I scrambled home for lunch to find you guys have been busy! More Stretch goals unlocked, and another one added. A bit of a back story and a picture for this one. Marching inexorably forward, the skeleton with the Reliquary is actually not based upon... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Madness!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow- You'ze guys are hitting stretch goals like Champs! The Priest is based upon this Hans Holbein wood block. We've got a few more Stretch goals yet to hit, with more variations on units and at least one more sculpt- plus other stuff! Thank you! The... (Read More)

New Stretch goals Unlocked!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to your intrepid pledges, I've revealed the first two stretch goals! The first is an awesome skelly schlepping a huge basket of skulls/ reinforcements. He will be unlocked on hitting $2,000 goal. The other is a variation on a current sculpt- to... (Read More)

Funded! Whaaaa??!! w00t!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I am, humbled- speechless! Thank you dear backers for helping Triumph of Death fund in just over an hour! Woot! You guys didn't even give me time to finish the art work for the first stretch goals- I'll be posting them in just a bit. but before then.... (Read More)

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