Heavy Gear Blitz - War for Terra Nova - Starter Set
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Kickstarter to fund the molds necessary to make a plastic miniatures starter set for Dream Pod 9's Heavy Gear Blitz - Tabletop Wargame.
Backers: 1015
Average Pledge Per Backer: $148 CAD
Funded: $150,406 CAD of $27,000 CAD
Dates: Oct 23rd -> Nov 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Dream Pod 9
Backers: 1015
Average Pledge Per Backer: $148 CAD
Funded: $150,406 CAD of $27,000 CAD
Dates: Oct 23rd -> Nov 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Dream Pod 9
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64th Update: Stretch Goal 18 Unlocked for the King Cobra and Preview of the Kodiak 
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We passed $150K in Pledges and stretch goal 18 has been unlocked, we'll be adding 1 Southern King Cobra to the Core Starter Set. The Pledge Calculator has been updated with the King Cobra added to the Add-Ons Available section and all the main page... (Read More)
63rd Update: Stretch Goal 17 Unlocked for the Tiger and Preview of the King Cobra
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We passed $140K in Pledges and stretch goal 17 has been unlocked, we'll be adding 1 Northern Tiger to the Core Starter Set. The Pledge Calculator has been updated with the Tiger added to the Add-Ons Available section and all the main page images have... (Read More)
62nd Update: Mini-Stretch Goal 16.5 Unlocked for Demolition Drones and Preview of the Tiger
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We passed $135K in Pledges and mini-stretch goal 16.5 has been unlocked, we'll be adding 2 small Demolition Drones to the Core Starter Set. Next up is stretch goal #17 ($140K) for the Northern Tiger Gear, we have a preview image below of the painted... (Read More)
61st Update: Stretch Goal 16 Unlocked for the Sidewinder, Preview Demolition Drones and Backer Avatar Images
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We passed $130K in Pledges and stretch goal 16 has been unlocked, we'll be adding 1 Southern Sidewinder to the Core Starter Set. The Pledge Calculator has been updated with the Sidewinder added to the Add-Ons Available section and all the main page... (Read More)
60th Update: Mini-Stretch Goal 15.5 Unlocked for Hunter-Killer Drones and Preview of the Sidewinder
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We passed $125K in Pledges and mini-stretch goal 15.5 has been unlocked, we'll be adding 2 small Hunter-Killer Drones to the Core Starter Set. Next up is stretch goal #16 ($130K) for the Southern Siderwinder Gear, we have a preview image below of the... (Read More)
59th Update: Stretch Goal 15 Unlocked for BF2-25, Preview Hunter-Killer Drones and Sample Armies
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We passed $120K in Pledges and stretch goal 15 has been unlocked, we'll be adding 1 BF2-25 to the Core Starter Set. The Pledge Calculator has been updated with the BF2-25 added to the Add-Ons Available section and all the main page images have been... (Read More)
58th Update: Mini-Stretch Goal 14.5 Unlocked for Recon Drones and Preview of the CEF BF2-25 Frame
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We passed $115K in Pledges and mini-stretch goal 14.5 has been unlocked, we'll be adding 2 small Recon Drones to the Core Starter Set. Next up is stretch goal #15 ($120K) for the BF2-25 Frame from the CEF Faction, we have a preview image below of the... (Read More)
57th Update: Recap of Important Updates for New Backers and Recon Drones Preview
November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now in the final 3 days of the Kickstarter and though it would be a good idea to give a quick recap of important updates for new Backers just getting on board. Plus we added a preview image of the next mini-stretch goal to add 2 Recon Drones... (Read More)
56th Update: Buttwheels Rule
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Our mini-stretch goal 13.5 is now unlocked. We'll be adding 1 Thunder Grizzly upgrade Sat Uplink part and 1 Razorfang Cobra upgrade Sat Uplink part to the Core Starter Set. Our next stretch goal, #14 at $111K, is to unlock the Northern Ferret Model... (Read More)
55th Update: Heavy Gear Badlands Resin Terrain available for Add-Ons
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Into the final 4 days now for the Kickstarter, we updated the main page stretch goal graphic with silhouettes for the 22nd and 23rd stretch goals. To give Backers a few more Add-on options if they choose to increase their pledges, instead of getting... (Read More)
54th Update: Jaguar 3D Model Turn Around Video and New 75 mm Round MDF Base 4 Pack Add-On Available
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Our 3D Modeler took the time to make a turn around video of the North's Jaguar Model, its below for everyone to check out. After reading backer comments and messages requesting a basing option for the larger four legged Caprice Mounts we took the... (Read More)
53rd Update: Desired Core Starter Set a Reality - Thank You All! Preview of next Mini-Stretch Goal
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal 13 has been unlocked making our desired Core Starter Set a reality. The Core Starter set now includes 46 miniatures with 18 different models from four factions, plus a color Quick Start Rulebook. The 2 to 4 player Core Starter Set Backer... (Read More)
52nd Update: Kickstarter Staff Pick and 1 Week left to go
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
With one week left in the Kickstarter we have some good news. One of the Kickstarter Staff made us a Staff Pick, so they will be featuring us among other Staff Picks and New & Noteworthy projects. Also they made a Staff Pick twitter post, here is... (Read More)
51st Update: Stretch Goal #13 for the Color Book Upgrade now has a small Extra Reward Added
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We have been reading all the Backer comments, messages and suggestions. We realize that a stretch goal to upgrade the b&w Quick Start Rulebook is not as interesting as another model unlock or one of the mini-stretch goals. But we feel... (Read More)
50th Update: Chatterbox Upgrade Parts added to the Core Starter Set, Plus some Hidden Stretch Goals Revealed
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Our mini-stretch goal 12.5 is now unlocked. We'll be adding a set of the Chatterbox upgrade parts (Sat Uplink and Electronic Warfare parts) for the Southern Iguana model to the Core Starter Set. Our next stretch goal, #13 at $105K, is to upgrade... (Read More)
49th Update: Undated Core Starter Set Graphic
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We updated the Core Starter Set graphic with everything included up to the latest stretch goal unlock. Here it is to check out, click on the image below to see the full size image. Feel free to share it with friends, blogs, forums and other websites... (Read More)
48th Update: BF2-19 Unlocked and 2 added to the Core Starter Set, plus Chatterbox Upgrade Preview
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 12 has been unlocked. We'll be adding 2 of the CEF BF2-19 models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The Core Starter Set now includes 46 miniatures and a b&w copy of the Quick Start Rulebook, next big... (Read More)
47th Update: Iguana 3D Model Preview
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Our 3D Modeler finished up the Southern Iguana model last night. Here is a preview for everyone to check out. Thank you all! Iguana 3D Model Preview. (Read More)
46th Update: Heavy Gear Blitz New Edition Beta Rules Game Play Videos
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We have some simple game play videos of the new edition Heavy Gear Blitz Beta Rules for everyone to check out today. Video 1: Attacking Example Here is a video showing a basic attack action with a North Hunter attacking a South Jager with a light... (Read More)
45th Update: CEF BF2-19 Frame Eye Candy
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update tonight with a nicely painted up pewter miniature of the BF2-19 Frame for the CEF faction, with some cool photoshop special effects added, enjoy! CEF BF2-19 Frame painted up pewter miniature with photoshop effects added. (Read More)
44th Update: White Cat Upgrade Parts added to Core Starter Set and Preview of the BF2-19 Frame
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Our mini-stretch goal 11.5 is now unlocked. We'll be adding a set of the White Cat upgrade parts (arms and vertical rocket pack) to the Core Starter Set. Our next stretch goal, #12 at $99K, is to unlock the CEF BF2-19 Frame and add 2 of them to the... (Read More)
43rd Update: Caprice Meggido Mount Eye Candy
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update today with a nicely painted up pewter and resin Meggido Mount for the Caprice faction, with some cool photoshop special effects added, enjoy! Thank you all for your support. Caprice Meggido Mount painted up pewter and resin... (Read More)
42nd Update: Cheetah 3D Model and White Cat Upgrade Preview
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Our 3D Modeler finished up the Cheetah model today and the White Cat Upgrade parts as well. Preview image of the Cheetah with standard weapons loadout of Packgun and Light Rocket Pack and Target Designator on the left arm is below. As well as an... (Read More)
41st Update: Acco Mount Unlocked Preview of Variants
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 11 has been unlocked. We'll be adding 4 of the Caprice Acco light trooper Mounts to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The Acco is also now available in the Add-on Rewards at $5 each. Stretch Goal 11 also... (Read More)
40th Update: Spitting Cobra 3D Model Preview
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Our 3D Modeler finished up the model of the Spitting Cobra today, here is preview with front and rear views to see how it turned out. Work is progressing on the Cheetah and Iguana models and we'll have previews of them in the coming days. Thank you... (Read More)
39th Update: Updated War for Terra Nova - Core Starter Set Graphic
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We made an updated graphic of what's included in the War for Terra Nova - Core Starter Set with all the stretch goals that are unlocked, here it is for everyone to check out. We'll be posting it up on various websites, forums, and blogs today. Please... (Read More)
38th Update: Preview of Stretch Goal 10.5 CEF Command Frame Parts
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal 10 have been reach, unlocking the Caprice Bashan Mount plus Aphek, Kadesh and Meggido conversion parts sprue. We'll be adding 4 Free Bashan/Conversion parts sprues to Core Starter Set, bring the total number of miniatures included to 40.... (Read More)
37th Update: Caprice Stretch Goals moved forward, Color Book Upgrade move back
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This update is to announce that we have decided to push back our Quick Start Rulebook Color Book Upgrade to a later stretch goal. It is being moved from slot 10 to slot 13. This will move up the Caprice Mounts and BF2-19 CEF Frame stretch goals by... (Read More)
36th Update: Caprice
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is graphic we made with information about the Caprice Faction, to introduce backers to the world of Heavy Gear. Information on Heavy Gear's Caprice Faction. (Read More)
35th Update: Caprice Acco Light Trooper Mount Preview
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A great updated for everyone today, our 3D modeler finished up a preview of Caprices new Acco light trooper Mount, to check out. While working on the new edition of the Heavy Gear Blitz rules, we realized that Caprice needed a small low cost... (Read More)
34th Update: War for Terra Nova Kickstarter Shipping FAQ
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We have made an updated War for Terra Nova Kickstarter Shipping FAQ info graphic to answer backer questions. The graphic has been post at the bottom of the main page and all the shipping FAQs have been update to point to it. War for Terra Nova... (Read More)
33rd Update: The CEF
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is graphic we made with information about the CEF Faction, to introduce backers to the world of Heavy Gear. Information on Heavy Gear's CEF Faction. (Read More)
32nd Update: The South
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is graphic we made with information about the Southern Faction, to introduce backers to the world of Heavy Gear. Information on Heavy Gear's Southern Faction. (Read More)
31st Update: The North
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is graphic we made with information about the Northern Faction, to introduce backers to the world of Heavy Gear. Information on Heavy Gear's Northern Faction. (Read More)
30th Update: Plastic Miniatures Made in USA, Kickstaerter UK and EU Friendly, MHT-95 turn around video
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We just added a graphic to the front page to let everyone know that the plastic miniatures for this Kickstarter will be made in the USA. And that the Kickstarter is United Kingdom and European Union Friendly. Dream Pod 9 has arranged for Wayland... (Read More)
29th Update: Army Set Pledge Levels Added and Pledge Calculator Updated with Images
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We add 3 Pledge $65 or more Levels this morning for Backers just wanting an Army Set to starter off with. Northern Commander Level – This reward level gets you a Northern Army Set with all the Northern plastic miniatures included in the Core... (Read More)
28th Update: Stretch Goal 9.5 Unlocked Razorfang Black Mamba Head & Sat Uplink Part, Plus Goal 10 Preview
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 9.5 has been unlocked and we'll be upgrading the Black Mamba parts sprue to include the Razorfang Black Mamba Head and Sat Uplink part. You can view the 3D models of the parts below. Our next goal is now just $3K... (Read More)
27th Update: Stretch Goal 9 Unlocked 1x Quick Start Rulebook B&W Printed Book Added to Core Start Set, Plus Next Stretch Goal Preview
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 9 has been unlocked and we'll be adding a copy of the Quick Start Rulebook black and white printed book to the Core Starter Set. Additional copies of the Quick Start Rulebook are available as Add-on Rewards for a $15... (Read More)
26th Update: Stretch Goal 8.5 Unlocked Thunder Jaguar Head & Sat Uplink Part, Plus Goal 9 Preview
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 8.5 has been unlocked and we'll be upgrading the Jaguar parts sprue to include the Thunder Jaguar Head and Sat Uplink part. You can view the 3D models of the parts below. Now for a preview of stretch goal 9, which... (Read More)
25th Update: Stretch Goal 08 Unlocked 2x CEF BF2-21 Frame Added to Core Start Set, Plus Stretch Goals Updated
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 8 has been unlocked. We'll be adding 2 of the CEF BF2-21 models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The CEF BF2-21 is also now available in the Add-on Rewards at $8 each. Stretch Goal 8 also unlocked the... (Read More)
24th Update: Stretch Goal 07 Unlocked 2x CEF F6-16 Frame Added to Core Start Set
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 7 has been unlocked. We'll be adding 2 of the CEF F6-16 models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The CEF F6-16 is also now available in the Add-on Rewards at $8 each. The stretch goals and add-on rewards... (Read More)
23rd Update: Kickstarter Promotional Materials
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We have prepared a new big image of the War for Terra Nova Kickstarter with everything that's included to date, click the image below for the full size image. We also have some banners that Backers can use when helping to get the word out on online.... (Read More)
22nd Update: War for Terra Nova Kickstarter - Stretch Goal 7 CEF F6-16 Battleframe Preview
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal 7 CEF F6-16 Battleframe Preview (Read More)
21st Update: Stretch Goal 06 Unlocked 2x Southern Iguana Added to Core Start Set
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 6 has been unlocked. We'll be adding 2 of the Southern Iguana models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The Southern Iguana is also now available in the Add-on Rewards at $5 each, for those who want a 3rd or... (Read More)
20th Update: War for Terra Nova Kickstarter - Stretch Goal 6 Iguana Preview
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal 6 Iguana Preview (Read More)
19th Update: Previewing the newly designed Heavy Gear Backer 2014 Patch
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight we are previewing the newly designed Heavy Gear Backer 2014 Patch, which is a free reward included in all Basic Starter Sets, Core Starter Sets, and Army Sets. The talented guys over at Arkrite Press helped design the patch. Arkrite Press is... (Read More)
18th Update: Flat Badlands Terrain Example of Buildings and Stone Heads
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers have been asking what the Flat Terrain Stone Heads and Badlands Buildings free download sheets and Add-on Reward printed color cardboard sheets will look like. We don't have either of these done yet, as we have mainly been focusing on the 3D... (Read More)
17th Update: Another Dream Pod 9 Gratuitous Self Plug :-)
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Just another gratuitous self plug for Dream Pod 9 and DriveThruRPG, who host all our ebook, this update. DriveThruRPG is holding their annual Halloween Sale from now through October 31st, with select titles on sale. Dream Pod 9 has 3 titles on... (Read More)
16th Update: Black Mamba Exploded Parts Assembly Video
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We had our 3D Modeler make a short video of the Black Mamba exploded parts assembling into the finished model. Its a quick example to show everyone how most Gear model parts will go together. Plus we added a bit of Black Mamba history under the... (Read More)
15th Update: Stretch Goal 05 Unlocked 2x Northern Cheetah Added to Core Start Set
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone, stretch goal 5 has been unlocked. We'll be adding 2 of the Northern Cheetah models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The Northern Cheetah is also now available in the Add-on Rewards at $5 each, for those who want a 3rd... (Read More)
14th Update: Heavy Gear Army Building
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers have been asking how the Army Building works in Heavy Gear, so here is a quick update on that topic for everyone to check out. Heavy Gear Army Building. (Read More)
13th Update: Hunter and Jager 3D Model Turn Around Videos
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Our 3D Modeler made some quick turn around videos of the Hunter and Jager 3D Models, before the ball and socket joints have been added, here they are for you all to check out. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00... (Read More)
12th Update: Stretch Goal 04 Unlocked 2x CEF FLAIL Squad Added to Core Start Set
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
New enemies have been spotted in the invading CEF forces. Stretch Goal 04 has been unlocked and we'll be adding 2 CEF FLAIL Squads bases (each squad has 3 FLAIL miniatures and a round 40 mm base) to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. FLAIL... (Read More)
11th Update: Dream Pod 9 Gratuitous Self Plug :-)
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a gratuitous self plug for Dream Pod 9 in this update, here is a link to our online store. So backers can check out all the existing models, terrain, and parts. Thank you all! Dream Pod 9 Online Store Link for Backers. (Read More)
10th Update: Stretch Goal 03 Unlocked 2x CEF MHT-95 Hovertank Added to Core Start Set
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The enemy has landed and the War for Terra Nova has begun. Stretch Goal 03 has been unlocked and we'll be adding 2 CEF MHT-95 Hovertanks models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The MHT-95 is a new Medium Hovertank for the CEF Faction, its... (Read More)
9th Update: New Main Page Images Core Starter Set and Heavy Gear History
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been reading all your comments about the main image for the Basic Starter Set graphic being a bit to dark and that we should show some of the nicely painted pewter miniature. So we have made a new lighter Core Starter Set graphic to replace... (Read More)
8th Update: Stretch Goal 02 Unlocked 2x Spitting Cobra Added to Core Start Set
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
More great news our 2nd Stretch Goal has been unlocked. We'll be adding 2 of the Southern Spitting Cobra models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The Southern Spitting Cobra is also now available in the Add-on Rewards at $9 each, for those... (Read More)
7th Update: How Final Kickstarter Payments and Fundafull Pledge Calculator and Pledge Manager work
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of the Backers have been asking how the final Kickstarter payments will work with Fundafull. Right now we are using the Fundafull Pledge Calculator to help Backers calculate the total pledge they should enter in Kickstarter. Click here for a... (Read More)
6th Update: Stretch Goal 01 Unlocked
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Great News our 1st Stretch Goal has been unlocked. We'll be adding 2 of the Northern Grizzly models to all the Core Starter Set Backer Rewards. The Northern Grizzly is also now available in the Add-on Rewards at $9 each, for those who want a 3rd or... (Read More)
5th Update: Thank You Video
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Just got up this morning to the great news that we have been successfully funded, Thank You Everyone! This update is a short video that Dave and I shot at the office this Monday, before the Kickstarter was launched. It includes a quick... (Read More)
4th Update: Bigger Images of the Painted Pewter Jager and Black Mamba Miniatures
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
A few Backers have asked for more painted up miniature photos. We won't have the plastic models to paint until sometime next year after the molds are made. But we do have some of our existing pewter miniatures with some nice paint jobs that we can... (Read More)
3rd Update: Kickstarter is back up and live again
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter is back up and running again, right after I made the 2nd Update the site went down for maintenance, in-case you missed it, check the 2nd update for new larger exploded parts views of the Black Mamba. Plus an image of the southern gears... (Read More)
2nd Update: Images of Painted Up Southern Miniatures for Scale and Bigger Exploded Parts Images
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our 2nd Update has a photo taken of four painted up Southern miniatures, with a US Quarter and Penny for scale. These at the old pewter miniatures just painted up nice. Models and heights are as follows from left to right; Jager (29 mm tall), Black... (Read More)
1st Update: Larger image of the basic 4 models and exploded parts view.
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your support of our first Kickstarter, it's off to a great start. Make sure to share the link with all your friends and on blogs or forums you visit. For our first update we want to show you all some bigger images of the... (Read More)
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