ordinarybass | 27 Mar 2013 7:43 a.m. PST |
This shot was taken at GAMA.
Note the small white mechs in the back.. Reaper has no comment yet, but they're not denying it either. link Cheap mechs make me all kinds of happy. I've wanted CAV's for some time now, but the cost (reasonable, but still) vs all the cheap MW clix I've collected kept me away. Now
. EDIT: Apparently they are commenting link and providing pics of all 8 cavs.
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J Womack 94 | 27 Mar 2013 7:52 a.m. PST |
Oh, I shall probably be buying a few of those, yes. First, third and last, especially. |
Dentatus | 27 Mar 2013 7:53 a.m. PST |
Very cool and way too smart. 'Bout time. |
Only Warlock | 27 Mar 2013 7:57 a.m. PST |
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darthfozzywig | 27 Mar 2013 8:08 a.m. PST |
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billthecat | 27 Mar 2013 9:07 a.m. PST |
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PygmaelionAgain | 27 Mar 2013 9:36 a.m. PST |
I realize there's an entire game ruleset built for these. Given the unimpressiveness of the figures in the Battletech TwentySomethingth anniversary boxed set, and the likelihood that these will not cost as much as licensed Battletech figures, I think I've found my low cost replacement to the ones included in that game. |
Only Warlock | 27 Mar 2013 10:19 a.m. PST |
A lot of these actually work well in 15mm As Walkers, believe it or not. |
CorSecEng | 27 Mar 2013 10:45 a.m. PST |
I heard from a local guy who chatted with the reaper guys at a convention that the CAV units are the next kickstarter. I bet it includes a lot of there scifi miniatures as well. |
ordinarybass | 27 Mar 2013 11:08 a.m. PST |
I'm not sure which other units will be included, but there will be at least 4 additional units in the initial release. Here's a roundup of quotes compiled from 2 different reaper forum threads. Quotes from Talon Games/ Reaper representative on Reaper forum link
I know some people have been put off with the delays and Ive done my best to try and explain why and what for within the confines of what I could say. As this project moved along several things at Reaper changed and with them the plans for the future of CAV. Ive promised the wait would be worth it and today I can start talking about one of those. As many of you know from the fantasy side of things, Reaper has begun producing many of our minis in plastic, both plain and as pre-painted. It was decided that we would do the same with CAV figures to get the price down to a place more people could enjoy the figures. Im happy to say that the first figures are here (or at least the "proofs" made from the actual molds
these tend to be quick shot out of whatever plastic they have around and cold molds, but they get the point across).This week Reaper is at the GAMA trade show and previewed the first eight figures. The plan is to go back and redo older figures and mix in with new releases as the line is updated. There is talk of some pre-painted ones down the pipe as well. So without further ado I want to introduce the CAV: SO plastic figures
These are really rough as they are just proofs. I will have "finals" at ReaperCon that I will be giving some away here and there when the mood hits me. :-)
-- No prices yet but I think people will be happy with where we are looking at being. -- Same plastic as the fantasy bones figures. No primer required. Whats nice is everything is "pegged" and fits tight so that you can leave the parts unglued and move around as you want. Few other bits of official words from another reaper thread link Yes – it is a project. And in the CAV subforum, Jon Walker, developer of CAV has been more open than I. What is being shared there is that these are made of Bonesium, there are 8 prototypes, and we are working on a plan to send more for prototyping once final decisions as to which 4 of the remaining ~120 models are most critical to have this done. I am not at liberty to discuss pricing or scheduling/release plans. |
Splod89 | 27 Mar 2013 1:39 p.m. PST |
I'm a bit more impressed by the giant Cthulu they're hiding behind. Not that I won't be grabbing a couple, providing they scale alright with the upcoming MechaWar figures. |
Artraccoon | 27 Mar 2013 2:27 p.m. PST |
YAY!! Hopefully affordable mechs for my army to obtain. Please, oh please
do the vehicles and aircraft in plastic too!! |
billthecat | 27 Mar 2013 3:28 p.m. PST |
I still insist that the 'Bones' plastic DOES need priming
All reaper needs to do now is produce a 28mm sci-fi skirmish rule set with supporting 'bones' miniatures
THAT would affect the market. CAV is a move in the right direction, as at least it has a supporting line of miniatures and its own universe. |
Gunslinger | 27 Mar 2013 9:51 p.m. PST |
I loved CAV until they ruined the rules. I still have all my stuff and play the version 1 rules. This is great news. |
John Bear Ross | 27 Mar 2013 11:08 p.m. PST |
I hope to see the day when CAV goes 15mm, using the new high-rez printers, reworked sculpts, and this new material. I know CAV is not my row to hoe anymore, but you never forget your first love. CAV was mine
Best, JBR |
CPBelt | 28 Mar 2013 4:04 a.m. PST |
I agree with John, the CAV master imo. The details look a bit soft. |
Chef Lackey Rich | 28 Mar 2013 6:48 a.m. PST |
Interesting news. Didn't really expect to see another resurgence of CAV, but having inexpensive Bones figs on the market sure ought to help. |
13thMonkey | 04 Apr 2013 4:20 a.m. PST |
More meat to go against my monster apocalypse and mech warrior figures! |
HarryHotspurEsq | 15 Mar 2014 2:15 p.m. PST |
Any more of an update on these? |
John Bear Ross | 16 Mar 2014 12:42 p.m. PST |
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HarryHotspurEsq | 17 Mar 2014 4:27 a.m. PST |
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ordinarybass | 17 Mar 2014 7:27 a.m. PST |
Geez has it been a year on this already? I'd really like to see something happen with these figs. |
CAVBoss | 05 Aug 2014 5:58 p.m. PST |
The CAV Kickstarter starts Sept 1, 2014. We will be adding more info at cavhq.com and you can check out the CAV forums at reapermini.com as well. Best! |
billthecat | 06 Aug 2014 12:01 p.m. PST |
…Still waiting patiently…. |
infojunky | 06 Aug 2014 10:20 p.m. PST |
How hard is to convert the Bones material? |
CAVBoss | 09 Aug 2014 5:54 p.m. PST |
The Bones material cuts very easy. You have to get a little more creative if you are gluing the bones material to metal but it can be done with several epoxies. Bill thank you for your patience! ;-) |
Dracomancer | 26 Sep 2014 9:53 a.m. PST |
The kickstarter is in the final 30 hours. The core set now consists of 4 planes, 6 tanks, and 44 mechs at less than $2 USD/mini for $100. USD link |
Sabrina | 26 Sep 2014 6:15 p.m. PST |
Easy to mod and great for taking to game so light and durable. Paints are a steal at 9 for 6 bottles. Can't wait to see what else is in store. come check it out. |
Covert Walrus | 29 Sep 2014 2:24 p.m. PST |
I just hope the Kraken flyer becomes available without the ridiculous weapons pod underneath – the render of the Bones version on the Kickstarter made it look a reasonable aircraft with possibilities for 6mm use. |