Coins, Option 1 Reminder, and Merry Christmas!
10 months ago
– Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 11:11:35 AM
Dear Backers,
Just a short update for December.
It pleases us no end that the overwhelming majority of you have chosen to wait for the complete package, the experience that we had always envisioned for you.
Reminder: deadline for Option 1 (see update #14) is December 31st.
I have continued to answer people’s emails and questions where possible and am getting excited as progress continues.
I would also like to show you the finalised concept for the aged metal, Goblin Coin. The Goblin Coin is a Kickstarter exclusive, available as an add on but also as a FREE item for those that backed The Collection pledge.
And finally …
Merry Christmas!
We want to thank you for your support and loyalty throughout the year. We wish you Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year. We look forward to 2026 together!
Carlos and Jay
Black Sun Studios
Options and Revised Shipping Timeframe
11 months ago
– Thu, Nov 06, 2025 at 09:23:39 AM
Dear Backers,
We acknowledge that our monthly update is a little late this time, but we believe it is for good reason. Over the past two weeks, we have been engaged in ongoing discussions and follow-up meetings with our resin production partner. We wanted to ensure we had concrete information before sharing any updates.
Throughout this process, we faced a challenging decision. While it might have been simpler to set shipping dates for early 2026, we prioritised transparency and honesty. To do so, we needed to temper our enthusiasm with a realistic assessment of the timeline. As a result, we are now able to share the following shipping schedule. (Please refer to our previous update for details regarding the two options.)
OPTION 1
For those choosing this option, shipping will commence end of February 2026. If you wish to take up this option, you MUST send us an email no later than December 31st at [email protected] with your name and title of your chosen pledge, in the SUBJECT line of your email.
To date, we have had very few people requesting this option and this pleases us greatly. Let me emphasise once more, we urge ALL OF OUR BACKERS, if at all possible, to wait a little longer and choose Option 2, as we are convinced that you will be extremely happy with the final finished product.
OPTION 2
For those willing to wait for the complete project as originally intended, fulfilment is planned for British Springtime 2026. As I mentioned above these timescales although a little pragmatic are realistic and achievable.
I shall continue where appropriate to reply to your comments and will continue to provide monthly updates. I’m hoping to provide the next for the first week of December.
In the meantime, check out the images of the resin copies (apologies in advance for my poor photography skills), it is truly exciting to see these in the hand. The sculpting and casting is of the very highest standard and we are very excited. The detail is insane!
Thank you for your continued patience and support. We truly understand your frustrations and share your desire for smoother progress. Rest assured, we will get there—that’s a promise!
Warm regards
Jay Martin
Black Sun Studios
Delays and Options!
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 10:04:11 AM
Dear Valued Backers,
Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jay Martin, I am the Black Sun Studios Manager, and I shall be assuming responsibility for the updates and correspondence relating to this KickStarter campaign.
Since our last update (and we are all too aware that we missed one too) much has happened, though tangible progress remains limited—an understandably disappointing reality for both backers and Black Sun Studios.
Please rest assured that we are diligently working to bring your rewards to you. In light of this, we have devised a potential solution to accommodate your varied preferences.
OPTION 1
We are offering those backers unwilling to wait any longer to receive their miniatures in a plain, sturdy, cardboard box minus all "extras" such as the artwork, stickers, authenticity certificates and the like. These will be despatched first. If you wish to take up this option, you MUST send us an email no later than 24th October at [email protected] with your name and title of your chosen pledge, in the SUBJECT line of your email. Allow me to make it abundantly clear that THIS IS NOT the experience we had planned for you and would much prefer to deliver the project as originally intended.
Please note, this approach introduces additional logistical complexity, requiring meticulous organisation to ensure accuracy. We kindly ask you to consider how you wish to proceed and communicate your preference accordingly.
Let me emphasise once more, we urge ALL OF OUR BACKERS, if at all possible, to wait a little longer as we are convinced that you will be extremely happy with the final finished product.
OPTION 2
Meanwhile, backers willing to wait a little longer for the complete package—including all of the "extras" —will receive their entire pledge, as originally intended, a little later.
We have an imminent meeting with our resin production partner and will be able to provide a more accurate schedule for both options in our next update.
As a small business deeply committed to the figure painting community and the modelling hobby, it pains us to see some questioning the integrity of Black Sun Studios and our ability to deliver on our promises. Please know that every day is dedicated to overcoming obstacles and ensuring that we produce miniatures of the highest quality.
We have several exciting miniatures scheduled for future release in collaboration with Adrian Smith; however, it has always been my unwavering commitment that this Kickstarter campaign is fulfilled, before any new steps are taken regarding future releases related to this project.
Thank you for your continued patience and support. We truly understand your frustrations, and share your desire for smoother progress. Rest assured, we will get there—that’s a promise!
Jay Martin
Black Sun Studios
Next update coming soon!
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Sep 19, 2025 at 12:08:17 PM
Dear Backers,
We had intended to provide an update today; however, at the last minute, we are still finalising some important details crucial for the next phase. As a result, we will need a little more time before sharing the full update.
Thank you very much for your understanding and patience.
July Update!
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 12:20:54 PM
Dear Backers,
We are pleased to provide you with this monthly update as part of our ongoing commitment to maintain transparent communication. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understand the frustration that can arise from delays and communication gaps. We recognize how important this project is to all of you, and we are dedicated to fulfilling it as swiftly as possible.
It has been approximately a year since our Kickstarter campaign successfully concluded, and we want to assure you that we are working diligently behind the scenes to bring this project to completion. While we continue to encounter some challenges, rest assured, we remain fully committed to delivering an exceptional product.
We had hoped to share more positive updates this month, which is why we delayed this message until now. We are optimistic that August will bring better news, and we look forward to sharing progress with you then. The recent adjustments we made to our project management approach have proven beneficial, and we remain on track to begin shipping pledges within the 12-16 week timeframe outlined previously.
We kindly ask for your continued patience and trust as we work tirelessly to deliver this project. Please know that we are doing everything in our power to bring it to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
