Wargames Atlantic’s The Damned Now Live On Gamefound
May 30, 2023 by brennon
Wargames Atlantic's The Damned campaign is now live on Gamefound. A brand new selection of 28mm hard plastic miniatures are available for you to snap up to use in your grimdark and post-apocalyptic miniature wargames.
The Damned Gamefound // Wargames Atlantic
The Damned campaign from Wargames Atlantic and MiniWarGaming focuses on a number of different plastic kits. At the core of the selection, you've got The Damned Infantry, Brutes, Heavy Weapons and Command figures that allow you to fill in a lot of the gaps in a typical army in games like Warhammer 40,000.
The Damned By Cult Of Paint // Wargames Atlantic
Keeping with the style of kit that Wargames Atlantic have crafted in the past, you get a whole host of different bodies but then loads of arms, heads, accessories and more that can be chopped and changed as you see fit. Additionally, all of the kits here will be compatible with the rest of the plastic kits in the Death Fields range meaning that you can even go further afield if you like and pick up some of those plastic kits to make a distinct and unique army.
Gerry sat down with Charlie from Wargames Atlantic recently to talk about the campaign and what's available...
Build A 40K Traitor Guard Army! Wargames Atlantic's The Damned
As well as being a great kit for those wanting to dive into Warhammer 40,000 and the grimdark, these miniatures would also be awesome when used in games like Stargrave. I really like the idea of seeing these miniatures harassing crews as they try and undertake their missions. Maybe these miniatures could even end up being part of your own crew of "The Damned".
The Damned - Pledge Options
There are a variety of options for you to choose from when it comes to The Damned. You can take all of the kits down below...
The Damned - Infantry // Wargames Atlantic
The Damned - Brutes // Wargames Atlantic
The Damned - Heavy Weapon Teams // Wargames Atlantic
The Damned - Command // Wargames Atlantic
...and then get them as part of a variety of different box deals. These give you the option to mix and match the different boxes and pick up a variety of plastic troops for you to start building your armies and warbands. You could go all Infantry or maybe all Brutes if you really wanted to.
Free stuff is also getting unlocked as the campaign progresses and there are the awesome Stretch Goals to consider as well. Keep an eye out for those as there are some fun options coming to flesh out the line including the Outrider cavalry, Hounds and even a few vehicles.
Could you be tempted to dive into The Damned range?
I was excited about these models but looking at the prices these seem to be 33 pounds a box when you add VAT which considering the current boxes are 25 pounds is a 32% price increase. Not suggesting they are not value for money but I dont see the point in backing the kickstarter. I think I will just get a single box when they come out in retail.
Agreed. Unless you need them yesterday or want them first this seems pointless as a crowdfunding campaign.
The Gamefound price is a maximum of US$33 + VAT. At today’s exchange rate that is about £26.50 + VAT so that’s £31.80. Most backers will be at the 5 box level where the price plus VAT is a shade under £30. More expensive than their usual retail to be sure.
The fair comparison is with GW where the Blooded set for Kill Team is £37.50 and this only has 10 troops, 1 brute and 1 commander. You can also go to Artel W and get 5 Crimson Legion for a shade over £40.
Same, the price put me off. I would rather pick up one box retail to kitbash with the Stargrave scavengers when they come out. Given my hobby backlog I probably won’t get to them until 2025 anyway.
Liking the heavy weapons an the crew’s.
They look great. I won’t need three boxes though. It can wait till retail.
I hope we all understand the point of backing any fundraising campaign is to assist a small company getting their range together quicker than they would be able to otherwise. I’ve backed this at the 5 box level and am happy to see not only has it funded but progress is being made through the stretch goals. The Rough Riders are now part of the offer and there are free sprues unlocked as we progress – the next level ($160,000) is just about to be met and we’ll get a free sprue from the Death Fields range. There is an… Read more »
lol, maybe the customers need assistance paying their bills as well.
Update on the pricing. VAT now is included in the price if you are in the UK. That makes the price for my 5 box pledge 24.74 and currently I’m also getting 5 free sprues already due to stretch goals which is more than another box worth so factoring that in too the price is nearer to £20.60 per box equivalent.
Think you might still get charged the VAT due to legal reasons but get 20% extra “free” sprues to make up for it.
Seems like a company nimble enough to listen to their backers feedback.
As an update to this again. WA have today totally restructured the remaining stretch goals to make them more achievable and occur much more regularly. At 5 boxes pledge and with current unlocks I will get 11 extra sprues of my choice from the Damned and/or Death Fields ranges. The price includes VAT and taxes for EU deliveries will be coverred by WA. Free postage with orders of over $50 too. They asked the community what we wanted and have responded very clearly to meet those requests. Well done them. This is now a very backable fundraiser. If you decided… Read more »
Your probably going to have a lot of updates, it is their first one.