We had some samples scheduled for arrival late yesterday, so we pushed the update to today. Thank you for your patience.
We've gotten our hands on them, so let's dive in!
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Gloomhaven RPG
Since our last update, all pre-production sample findings have been addressed, proofed, and implemented for mass production. We are in the manufacturing phase of the timeline!
We also had the Gloomhaven RPG: Core Card Set sample arrive, here are some photos:
With mass production underway our focus for the RPG will shift to the shipping plan. That means we will have less information while this part of the project is being manufactured, but we’ll gladly continue sharing updates, photos, insights as production moves forward!
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Miniatures of Gloomhaven
THE MINIATURES ARE MELTING!
Just kidding…well…sorta.
Our factory has let us know that over the last week they’ve been battling an intense heat wave that has led to some pausing of production due to the impact on output quality (warping, detail loss, etc). Plastic injection molding is already done at molten temperatures, but when it's too hot it leads to some engineering problems and warpage during cooling/setting. Luckily, this was all caught by quality control, but it does mean we’re delayed by ~two weeks in SOME of our production efforts. We aren’t happy about this, but waiting is much preferable to melted miniatures.
"Miniatures of Gloomhaven...so hot right now."
Onto the positive, trays for Gloomhaven: Core Set came in this week, so here is how these models look all nested in their spots, along with the work-in-progress tray maps Layne has been building for us:
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #1
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #1 Map
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #2
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #2 Map
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #3
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #3 Map
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #4
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set - Tray #4 Map
Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set next to Gloomhaven (board game). It's not quite as big...but it's close!
With trays largely out of our way, we also now know our final box dimensions so are completing in fuller confidence our packaging. Below is a "work-in-progress" side by side of each of the spines and how they'll roughly look on your shelf! (fits1.5 Kallax shelf cubes)
Short side of Gloomhaven/Frosthaven. Long side of Forgotten Circles & Jaws of the Lion. Fits 1.5 Kallax shelf cubes.
Finally, we thought you might appreciate an in-depth look at the Miniatures of Gloomhaven: Core Set now that we have 100% of the production samples in and approved:
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Gen Con
GEN CON - Indianapolis, IN (JUL 30 - AUG 2)
Just a reminder that Julie, Chris, Aaron, myself, and our amazing team of supporters will be out at Gen Con next week (Booth 351) showing off the Gloomhaven RPG and selling advanced copies of our Buttons & Bugs expansion PUB CRAWLERS! (you can pre-order for Gen Con pickup HERE).
We’ll be running official Gen Con events for Gloomhaven, Buttons & Bugs, and the Gloomhaven RPG as well, you can sign up for those registered events HERE.
Swing by the booth and you may also catch me showcasing a brand new title we’re planning to release at PAX: Unplugged later this year! (Don’t miss the reveal— SUBSCRIBE to our Insider Newsletter today!)
Can't make it to Gen Con?Don't worry! We've got a fun little activity planned for Gloomhaven fans to participate in at home so keep your eyes on our newsletter and socials above next week.
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End of Update
That’ll be it for this week.
We’ll be back on Aug 5th with a small post-Gen Con update for you.
Until then, have a great week and we hope you’re staying cool!
"Mighty" Max Johnson says "Stay cool and don't melt!"
