Hobday & Hicks: Orcs vs. Elves Kickstarter

Hobday & Hicks teilen ihre erste Miniatur-Range auf Kickstarter. Den Start machen Orks und Elfen im klassischen Fantasy-Stil.

Orc Vs Elves – 28mm Fantasy Miniatures

New, highly-detailed, 28mm fantasy miniatures sculpted by Paul Hicks

With a combined experience of over 60 years, two industry veterans Hobday & Hicks, not only want to start a new range of 28mm miniatures but are driven by the ambition to kickstart a new tabletop miniatures business as well.

Andy Hobday has a proven track record with games such as Test of Honour, Gangs of Rome, Mortal Gods and The Barons War. Paul Hicks, a well-known historical sculptor, has collaborated with numerous companies, including Empress Miniatures, Footsore Miniatures and Brigade Games, showcasing his expertise in the field.

After creating The Barons‘ War range of miniatures and the tabletop game together, they embark on a new journey to craft a fantasy range that is not just unique, but also captivating in its design and narrative.

One Target Goal to Unlock Everything

We have kept this project simple. We have one funding target to hit, and if we hit it, Hobday & Hicks becomes a reality!

Why this approach? We want you to see the whole picture from the start. We are showing all the minis to keep it simple. Pledge for which deal suits you, knowing what the „ALL IN“ price is from the start. No surprises.

24 Hour Special Miniature

Backer number 255 will be the last to receive Athicus the Chronicler for free if the project is successful and you complete your pledge. You can now include him to your pledge as an add on.

The Pledges

All the miniatures are 28mm in scale, created for collectors and hobbyists of traditionally sculpted white metal miniatures. The mounts are sculpted in resin for the Orcs and plastic with resin heads for the Elves. Both large creatures, the troll and the elemental are resin.

Choose & Pledge

If you want to build your own Warhost or have something else in mind, this is the pledge level for you. Just pick the sets you want as add-ons from the Orcs and Elves shown below.

The Orcs

„Mountain orcs are larger, stronger, and more savage than their lowland kin, thriving in the harsh mountainous terrain. Skilled climbers and fierce warriors they live in warring tribes led by powerful chieftains. Known for raiding and pillaging, these orcs are feared for their brutality and unpredictability yet respected for their raw power and combat prowess.“
~Athicus the Chronicler

The Elves

„Raised amidst the ancient splendour of elven architecture, they are schooled in swordsmanship and strategy alongside etiquette and the arcane arts. Their lineage is as old as the trees, and they carry the weight of this legacy on their slender shoulders. Yet, they are not simply gilded ornaments. When darkness threatens their kin, they don gleaming armour, their laughter turning to war cries as the elves go to war.“
~Athicus the Chronicler

All of these sets are available as add-ons for all backers.
If the campaign closes successfully, you will be able to access the pledge manager, build your pledge in there and pay using PayPal.

Orc Warhost

Elf Warhost

All in – One of everything

All In means all-in. Any stretch goals that are unlocked during the campaign will be added to the ALL IN pledge for free.

A Unique Sculpt + Warhost

Add yourself into the Hobday & Hicks fantasy world by having yourself sculpted by Paul Hicks, following his guidelines. Andy Hobday will then work with you to create a profile so you can lead your choice of Warhost to victory!

Stretch Goals

NB: Any stretch goals that are unlocked during the campaign will be added to the ALL IN DEAL for free.

Proposed Timeline

If everything goes to plan, this is our timeline for this campaign:

• August 2024 – Kickstarter Campaign
• September 2024 – Pledge Manager
• September – October 2024 – Production
• October – November 2024 – Pick, Pack & Despatch
• End of November 2024 – Everything Despatched for Delivery

Shipping

We will collect the cost of shipping once the campaign finishes successfully and after you have finalised your pledge in the pledge manager. The shipping table below provides a guide to these costs based on estimated product weights.

NB: The prices shown here are for a parcel weighing 1 kg+. Shipping costs for pledges will be worked out via weight in the pledge manager, so if you order less, it will cost less to ship. The values in the table are just a guide and are based on current Royal Mail & courier pricing.

What are the advantages of IOSS?

The IOSS facilitates the collection, declaration, and payment of VAT for sellers making distance sales of imported goods to buyers in the EU. It also makes the process easier for the buyer, who is only charged at the time of purchase and, therefore, does not face any surprise fees when the goods are delivered. If the value of the products exceeds €150+, the buyer has to pay the VAT and usually a customs clearance fee on receipt.

To avoid unnecessary import charges for all EU orders:

• We will send your pledge as more than one shipment

Please note that customs charges may apply when shipping outside of the UK, which we are ineligible for. Please be prepared to pay any fees before placing your pledge.

The Team

• Figures Sculpted by Paul Hicks
• Project Led by Andy Hobday
• Graphic Design by Steve Beckett
• Graphics by Steve Beckett, Andy Hobday & George Asling

A special thank you to Ben Checota of Badger Games & Old Guard Games

If successful, we have commisioned Footsore Miniatures & Games for mould making & production casting. Sarissa Precision to pick, pack & dispatch all pledges for us.

Media

We took the time to answer questions put to us via the Hobday & Hicks Facebook group about the fantasty range and what our plans our. We recorded our answers.

Quelle: Hobday & Hicks auf Kickstarter