Kickstarter campaigns of potential interest

[Halichoeres]

These are just things that caught my eye as products that people here might be interested in. I don't know the creators and I'm not endorsing anything.

Herd of Beasts: The 4th in a series of STL files for printing (you aren't buying physical copies, just the right to use the file and print on your own or through a service like Shapeways). Includes several Cenozoic mammals, as well as a bird and a crocodile. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostdreams/herd-of-beasts-4

Dinosaurs (that's it, that's the title!): Also a series of STL files (no physical product), including a variety of Mesozoic animals, mostly dinosaurs but also pterosaurs, plesiosaurs, etc. There are some unusual taxon choices, which is cool. The designs are more stylized than in Herd of Beasts. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3dipstudios/dinosaurs

[Dusty Wren]

I was lukewarm on the Herd of Beasts Kickstarter until I saw that the next stretch goals are Amphicyon, Moropus, and Prolibytherium (!!!) Some of the sculpts are a bit cartoony for my tastes, but it's worth keeping on eye on just for a shot at getting some figures of underrepresented species.

[Halichoeres]

Speaking of Herd of Beasts, the 5th campaign is live now, and it includes more Cenozoic animals, as well as some Permian/Triassic ones:
Dimetrodon
Inostrancevia
Secodontosaurus

Still to be unlocked:
Lisowicia
Placerias
Scutosaurus
Tiarajudens

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostdreams/herd-of-beasts-5

Remember these are STL files, you'd have to print them yourself or find a service to do so on your behalf (many exist).

[Halichoeres]

Round 6 of Herd of Beasts, already funded and working through stretch goals:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostdreams/herd-of-beasts-6/description

Some interesting Permian and Triassic animals, many of which don't exist in more conventional formats (although I wish they did!):
Estemmenosuchus
Lisowicia
Placerias
Scutosaurus
Tiarajudens
Moschops
Ophiacodon
Pampaphoneus
Styracocephalus
Prionosuchus

[Halichoeres]

Round 7 of Herd of Beasts:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostdreams/herd-of-beasts-7

Includes multiple poses of:
Herrerasaurus
Moschops
Pampaphoneus
Prionosuchus
Styracocephalus

and stretch goals:
Aetosauroides
Ctenosauriscus
Ischigualastia
Saurosuchus
Sillosuchus

Prehistoric Life Volume 3: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eli3d/prehistoric-life-vol3-3d-printable-miniatures-stl/description
Stylized dinosaurs, some mildly interesting choices like Nodosaurus

The Adorable Dinosaur: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/salvador-baixauli/the-adorable-dinosaur-3d-printing-stl-files/description
Cartoony baby dinosaurs

[BlueKrono]

Looks like the life-size dinos KS is live!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limelightminiatures/lifesize-1-1-dinosaur-prints-stl-models-to-print-at-home

[ceratopsian]

I've akways wanted a painted model if Anchiornis. But he'll only print at 1:1 rather than a range of sizes....  Need to think if 400mm will fit anywhere!

[Justin_]

I'm sure you could reduce the size of the print.

[ceratopsian]

@Justin - I don't have a printer, or have a friend with on - I'm dependent on finding someone else to do it commercially for me.  The Kickstarter offers only very small physical or full size physical.

I'm sure you could reduce the size of the print.

[Dusty Wren]

@ceratopsian, the Kickstarter mentions that some third-party vendors are authorized to print these models. They'll send you links to the vendors if you sign up for their newsletter. Might be worth exploring if you want another size.

We will only be offering the poses and the dimensions stated in the images below. All other purchases of any other variation including of a different pose should be made via one of our vendors. You can sign up to receive every vendor's store link for free by signing up to the form at the bottom of this campaign description

[ceratopsian]

Thanks. I've done so.

@ceratopsian, the Kickstarter mentions that some third-party vendors are authorized to print these models. They'll send you links to the vendors if you sign up for their newsletter. Might be worth exploring if you want another size.

We will only be offering the poses and the dimensions stated in the images below. All other purchases of any other variation including of a different pose should be made via one of our vendors. You can sign up to receive every vendor's store link for free by signing up to the form at the bottom of this campaign description

[Halichoeres]

I'm not sure how widespread this is, but in Chicago one of the public library branches has a 3d-printing space.

[ceratopsian]

I've never heard of such a thing here.  My only quibble even if this was viable in the UK: when one of my items was being printed by my contact, it took him several attempts to get it right.

I'm not sure how widespread this is, but in Chicago one of the public library branches has a 3d-printing space.

[Stegotyranno420]

I'm not sure how widespread this is, but in Chicago one of the public library branches has a 3d-printing space.

Indeed, many cities have this. Even my (not really anymore) small town in California has a 3d printing service in the Library.

[Halichoeres]

I've never heard of such a thing here.  My only quibble even if this was viable in the UK: when one of my items was being printed by my contact, it took him several attempts to get it right.

I'm not sure how widespread this is, but in Chicago one of the public library branches has a 3d-printing space.

Yeah, that's fair enough, when you buy a pre-printed model you're paying for both the material and the expertise to arrange the supports and so forth, if necessary. Not every Zbrush model can be stably produced on a printer, least of all on the first try.

[Halichoeres]

Not a figure, but if you're into paleoart, especially of fish, there's a Ray Troll art book being produced (If you don't know Ray Troll, you're missing out!). Various swag is also available as add-ons. Three days left:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpressart/ray-troll-art-of-the-oceans-humor-paleontology-and-fish

[Halichoeres]

Round 10 of Herd of Beasts: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostdreams/herd-of-beasts-10-dinosaurs-3

These are STL files made for 3d printing, not physical models. You'd need to print them yourself or have them printed by a service like Shapeways.

Includes:
Amargasaurus
Ichthyosaurus
Quetzalcoatlus
Stegosaurus
Tyrannosaurus
 
and stretch goals:
Arizonasaurus
Lambeosaurus
Shringasaurus
Stegouros
Nothronychus

[Halichoeres]

Not usually the sort of thing that's on my radar, but one of the stretch goals is Bananogmius, so....


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diantimony/extinct-critters-wooden-pins

Wooden pins of prehistoric animals. So far the following have been unlocked:

horn coral
Yi qi
Velociraptor
Vancleavea
Utahraptor
Tyrannosaurus

and plenty of time to go (46 days).

[Faelrin]

They out here trying to do everything lol. So many species I like. I'll try to remember backing this tomorrow.

[Halichoeres]

Macabre plush toys of prehistoric animals, for the goth paleo-fan in your life: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/livingbiohazard/perished-plushies-extinct-mammal-edition

Round 13 of Herd of Beasts: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostdreams/herd-of-beasts-13-dinosaurs-6