Campaign Follow Up and Official 'THANK YOU' to the Backers
over 6 years ago – Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 11:24:09 PM

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend-  the first weekend in the past month without the Ceratopsian Series Kickstarter. What a wild and unexpected ride the campaign was from the big first day, to the early reveal of all stretch goals, to the 'Big Unlock', and then of course the surge at the end- makes me tired just thinking about it! I'm happy to say that the backers here were just as much a part of this campaign as I was and after all was said and done, we have helped make 15 new dinosaur action figures a reality! For this I am extremely grateful and I thank you all for your enthusiasm, encouragement, and community support throughout the entire campaign.  

This new assortment will undoubtedly help the Beasts of the Mesozoic line reach the next level of the potential that it has to offer. And now that the campaign has concluded, questions that are bound to come up...

 Frequently Asked (post campaign) Questions 

Whether you're new to Kickstarter or have been here before, I'm sure everyone would like to know about the next steps. So here are the most frequently asked questions so far since the Kickstarter concluded.

When will I receive my survey?

Your BackerKit survey will be sent you via email in about two weeks. I will need some time to build the project in BackerKit which is similar to building an on-line shop with pledge tiers, items, and gathering backer data. My aim is to send them out on Nov. 1st and close them on Dec. 1st. 

Once received, can I add items I missed during the campaign to my pledge in BackerKit?

Yes, you will be able to add any funded items to your pledge in BackerKit as well as selecting your add-on items with the additional funds pledged during the Kickstarter. You will also be able to change your pledge tier if you choose. Note that funds can be added to your Kickstarter pledge at this stage, but not subtracted.

Can more stretch goals be unlocked with BackerKit funding?

Yes. I do plan to set up the BackerKit to allow for more figures to unlock, but it would have to take place during the one month that the surveys will be open. 

Can we use Paypal for adding to our pledge in BackerKit?

PayPal is a planned payment option for the BackerKit surveys, yes.

Will I be able to change my address in BackerKit if I need to move during the production of the figures?

Yes, you will be able to edit your shipping address at any time before your rewards ship. You will receive a message and an update when the shipping date is approaching. 

Will there be another Kickstarter for the larger Ceratopsians?

I am tentatively planning to do a follow-up Kickstarter campaign for the larger ceratopsians in Spring of 2020. If the larger figures are funded at that time, there is a chance that the production schedule for those figures would not be effected.

Will the funded figures be regularly available outside of the Kickstarter and BackerKit surveys?

Yes, after the Kickstarter rewards and pre-orders are fulfilled, the figures will be available on creative-beast.com as well as other fine retailers. 

When will the figures go up for pre-order for those that missed the Kickstarter?

The BackerKit pre-order store will be opened in 1st quarter of 2020.

What species will be included in the Tyrannosaur Series?

There are currently no official details for the Tyrannosaur line except that it is planned to happen next. I expect to begin the figure planning phase next month with sculpting to begin soon there after. 

Those seem to be the most popular questions. If you have any others you'd like answered, please comment below. :)

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 A Final Farewell to some of the Ceratopsian Prototypes- ToyCon, NJ Nov. 9th and 10th 

Soon it will be time to say goodbye to the Wave 1 prototypes as they will need to be shipped out to the factory in China to serve as the primary paint masters for the actual figure production. But before I send them on their way, I wanted to have a chance for people to see them in person. I will be at ToyCon in Parsippany, NJ on Nov. 9th and 10th showing the Wave 1 figures as well as many of the other Ceratopsian prototypes. In addition, there will be plenty of Raptor Series products and Beasts of the Mesozoic t-shirts for sale as well. Plus, I'm planning to have a few members of the Beasts of the Mesozoic creative team stop by the table during the show. So if you're near the New Jersey area and can make it out, I'd love to have you come by and visit! Plus, ToyCon is fantastic for toys in general (especially vintage) and the Four Horsemen also frequent this show as well. 

That'll do it for now. I'll be working on the BackerKit surveys these next few weeks, but be sure to keep an eye on my social media for all of the latest developments.

Talk to you soon!

David

First Look at the Triceratops (adult) Prototype!
over 6 years ago – Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:32:57 PM

Finally,  here it is, your first look at the adult Triceratops horridus action figure prototype! 

My goal was to show this before the campaign ended and I literally just finished painting this beast! Also, big thanks to my buddy Matt Holt for his part in painting this as well. This was definitely a two person job!

Click here for the full gallery!

This is a look at things to come for this line. Now with all the new figures we're able to add to the Beasts of the Mesozoic arsenal, I believe that large figures like this will be a reality soon enough.

Less than 1 hour left- man what a ride it's been! We're sooo close to getting that Regaliceratops! I'm going to cheat a little here and say if you want it, go ahead and add it- Regaliceratops is getting made! Add on: $58 (US), $62 (Int.) 

I'll make an official post once we reach $265,000.

Thanks so much you guys!

David

Stretch Goal #8 Regaliceratops- Unlocked!
over 6 years ago – Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 09:58:38 PM

Regaliceratops is officially unlocked and is now available to add to your pledge!

Add on: $58 (US), $62 (Int.) or pledge tier level is $55 plus shipping ($10 US or $15 Int.)

Congrats everyone- we're finished strong!!

David

First Look at the Torosaurus Prototype!
over 6 years ago – Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 07:26:25 PM

Here is the very first look at the prototype for the Torosaurus latus action figure! This big boy (or girl) measures in at 18" long and 7.5" tall.

Sculpting credit  for this magnificent creature goes to Jake Baardse with molding and casting done by Jeremy Monz.

No one should worry about reaching these giants during this campaign. We've made huge gains with this series in past 30 days and with the progress we've made here, our chances of being able to produce these larger options later have now greatly increased. 

Still 4 hours left, so let's keep spreading the word see what we can unlock before it's over!

There's one more giant left to show and I imagine it's the one many of you have been waiting to see.

Stay tuned!

David

Stretch Goal #6 Medusaceratops- Unlocked!
over 6 years ago – Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 01:54:16 AM

We've unlocked Medusaceratops! This figure is now available to add to your pledge!

Add on: $63 (US), $67 (Int.) or pledge tier level is $60 plus shipping ($10 US or $15 Int.)

And this also unlocks- Wave 1- 'All-In' Set of 10

Add on: $500 (US), $522 (Int.) or pledge tier level is $485 plus shipping ($25 US or $37 Int.)

This set includes all 10 figures from Wave 1- Zuniceratops, Monoclonius, Triceratops (sub-adult), Styracosaurus, Chasmosaurus, Diabloceratops, Nasutoceratops, Protoceratops, Psittacosaurus, Medusaceratops  This is a $15 value over the individual price total.

Can we make it to Regaliceratops?

David