Hey Marauder Task Force Team members!

Here is where we are in the process. The corrections appear to work and we pushed the factory, but were not able to get the corrected replacement MTF figures before the factory closed for the Chinese New Year celebration. We knew it was going to be a challenge to get the corrections made and then have all the corrected items produced in so short a time, but we gave it our best. Currently we're working to get the entire complete new production run shipped at the same time and as quick as possible. If we only receive a partial shipment, we will ship the Kickstarter rewards FIRST and then LATER make the rest of the items available on the website when they arrive.

Again, apologize for the delay, deeply appreciate your patience and will keep you all updated.

MJ

when is the chinese new year celebration over?

Hey Marauder Task Force Team Members!

After being closed a month for the Chinese New Year celebration, our factory finally reopens this week. We have meetings planned to get an update on the replacement figures. First priority is to be sure ALL the modifications solve the original issues and that the corrections do not result in "new" unforeseen issues on the replacement figures. Next step is to then get updated shipping info.

Over the last month, while the factory was closed, we didn't have access to any new information or access to the production engineers. We chose to stay quiet until we actually had something to share.

Again, as we have done throughout the entire project, as we get info..you'll get the info.

Thanks again for your support!

MJ

Project Update #52: Marauder Task Force Gaming Figures by Marauder GR

Marauder Task Force Project Update 3/23/15
Posted by Marauder GR
For backers only
Dear Marauder Task Force Supporters,

First off, THANK YOU for your patience as we work on getting the Marauder Task Force action figures ready for you. It has been a very difficult and challenging process. This last weekend, we had a meeting with the factory and received an update on the status of the project after the Chinese New Year break.

The good news is that the original “frozen” joint issues were corrected. The bad news is that the updated materials resulted in new issues. During the meeting we identified and found solutions to ALL the new issues. BEFORE we give the go ahead on the updated replacement figures, we need some slight tool revisions and require a very large sample of the updated figures to ensure that they are free of any quality issues. The tool modifications should only take a couple weeks, but the new delay resulted in us losing our production appointment and the factory is booked with new projects.

Our Boss Fight Studio friends, who are using the same factory for their Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. figures, have spearheaded resolving the issues with the factory. Their support has been invaluable through this ordeal. The delays in the Marauder Task Force product have also resulted in delays on their figures, which cannot begin production until the corrected Marauder figures have been produced. The Boss Fight crew have proven to be true professionals going above & beyond to help out their client on this project.

This unexpected production delay actually has an upside. The Boss Fight Studio design team will be AT the factory during the replacement figure production since the new production timeframe coincides with their previously scheduled factory visit!

What does all this mean to our loyal MTF supporters? With the corrections in place, the revised production time table and the additional support from our friends, our updated release window is early summer. We will only ship figures if they meet our expectations.

Again, thank you for your support through this process. While these delays have been frustrating, the troubleshooting on this line should make all future projects that much smoother. We have several new 1:18 scale figure projects in the works that we can’t wait to show you once you have the first round of figures in hand.
Marauder Task Force figures will be on display at the Boss Fight Studio Joecon booth and Justin at generalsjoes.com is working on a review of the MTF figures and accessories. While the MTF figures at the con and those getting reviewed are NOT the final updated production figures, you will still be able to get an idea of what is on the way!
Again, thank you for your support!

Sincerely,
MJ and the entire Marauder GR Team

Kickstarter Update 53
MTF Replacement Figure Update 5/7/15

Hey Marauder Task Force Team Members!
Production is currently underway at the factory on the Marauder Task Force "replacement" figures. It took time, but after SEVERAL updated production samples, we finally approved all the engineering and material changes for the figures. Our friends at Boss Fight Studio were actually at the factory dealing with their own project, and were kind enough to check in on the MTF production. Delighted to say that all their reports were very positive!

Here are images of the MTF figures during various stages of the production/assembly process (looks like the body part dump outside of a civil war surgery tent...but you get the idea):






We are still on target for an early summer ship. After the Kickstarter reward packages ship AND start to arrive at their destinations, THEN the remaining figures & accessories will go live on our website. Thanks again for your support and patience!

...And we use to think that "Gun-Running" was challenging!

Thanks again!
MJ