The Hobby Transporter
A project in Canberra, AU by Michael Cruise000days
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A case designed for hobbyists, by hobbyists, to safely transport their miniatures, paints and tools to venues across the world.
Backers: 163
Average Pledge Per Backer: $129 AUD
Funded: $21,090 AUD of $20,000 AUD
Dates: Jul 15th -> Aug 14th (30 days)
Project By: Michael Cruise
Backers: 163
Average Pledge Per Backer: $129 AUD
Funded: $21,090 AUD of $20,000 AUD
Dates: Jul 15th -> Aug 14th (30 days)
Project By: Michael Cruise
$21,090 AUD
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 14 @ 03:01 -0400 GMT
105%
of goal
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Latest News
Last 3 hours 
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 3 hours remain and we are so close to unlocking the first stretch goal of the lighting units! Thanks for everyone's support getting us this far! (Read More)
Exciting times! The target is reached!
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Want to know just how much you can carry?
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some quick photos I took showing a reasonable sized Warhammer 40k army for those more interested in it as a carry case for armies. (Read More)
Reward update!
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
What's that? The kickstarter hasn't finished yet and there is a reward update already!?! That's right! I just got these photos from the manufacturer of the leaf punches showing that they are finished and ready to ship now! That means if you back now... (Read More)
Cheaper postage options now for Sydney and Canberra!
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Final days people! I have already announced the pickup option for Canberrans, but I've just had Kieran from Discount Games World offer to help out with Sydney CBD pick up options too and I couldn't wait to share this awesome news! If you are able... (Read More)
Final days! Woot!
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter is telling me only 3 days to go. So we are in the home stretch now :) I've just added 25 more earlyish bird pledges for single cases as well as adding 4 pledge options for Canberrans to receive their pledge rewards a bit later than... (Read More)
Almost crunch time
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, not long to go now! I'm pretty excited to see where this will end up. We've had a couple of retailers pledge towards the goal already, which has helped get us closer to our goal! If you want to see these products stocked at your games / hobby... (Read More)
Everyone loves free stuff!
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
So, we are about to head into the last week of the campaign. I have to admit, it's been one hell of a roller coaster for me watching the project since it went live. The home stretch is going to be pretty exciting :) Anyway, You're here for the... (Read More)
New add-ons now available!
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I was going to save this update for later in the week, but I felt it was worth mentioning now. Steel sheets are a go. I've found a supplier that doesn't need me to order a minimum of 1 ton of steel and can get me the sheets at a reasonable cost... (Read More)
Blue tack, The Hobby Transporter and you!
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
So, I've been getting a lot of commentary around the use of blue tack to secure your models, mainly people thinking it would not be suitable or strong enough to hold models in place. So I've made a video demonstrating just how secure your models... (Read More)
Almost half way to the end of the campaign...
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
...And we're 60% funded. Thanks everyone! You're really helping make this project come to life! I can now share with you what is now going to be the first stretch goal at $22000 as the sample has come in, I've had the design revised and... (Read More)
3 weeks to go and a wild add on appears!
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
3 weeks to go (give or take). The campaign is doing well, but still has some way to go. So keep sharing the campaign on your social media and forums where you're able to! I'm not bringing you an update just to prompt you to share though. I have... (Read More)
Leaf sizes
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I've had several people ask me about the size of the leaves or at least a comparison shot to get a better idea of scale. The manufacturer has sent these photos through to give everyone a better idea of the sizes: Birch Oak Maple Just the... (Read More)
Half way there
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Not interested in a case, but still want to help out?
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I've just received the sample photos of my low cost pledge reward for the Kickstarter and I am happy to add them to the campaign now. I've had three designs made to allow people to make their own leaf litter for basing and dioramas etc. There is... (Read More)
What a weekend!
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, I think resorting to a tried and tested meme is appropriate right now :) It's over $9000! We're just a few pledges short of the half way mark! Great weekend all told and a super exciting start to the Kickstarter. Thank you all for getting... (Read More)
24+ hours down (backer only update)
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
40% funded in under a day!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you who have pledged early to bring this project to 40% funded in under a day! What a great thing to wake up to! Two main questions that have come up already that I'd like to address are below: "Are you planning on adding options... (Read More)
A great start!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A strong start already and the initial allotment of early bird pledges for single cases has been pledged for. So in the interest of giving EU backers a fair chance, I've added 25 more early bird pledges. Keep spreading the word and thanks for your... (Read More)
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