About two weeks ago, the AI Design Team received packaged FEP samples from the factory. We were sent two sets of all 17 of our SKUs (15 figures, modular base, arms pack). Our job then was to review both sets, making sure our previous notes had been addressed while also compiling any new comments.
Between the three of us we came up with a four-and-a-half page PDF with all of our notes (we are very thorough, i.e. nitpicky). We then went through all 34 pieces and put together a “perfect” set; this included having Scott “Beardy” Akers going in and modifying/repainting some of the figures that were then signed and sent back to the factory as our gold standard. Our notes covered everything from accessory packouts, to joint tightness, and even reworking some paint details (like getting Solitaire’s mask decal closer to the original Kickstarter mockup).
The factory already has the signed set back in hand and are working on our notes as they continue to move forward in production. We will be sharing our shipping timeline as soon as we have the finalized production schedule from the factory. Until then we wanted to share some more progress pics with you all. Below you’ll see a bunch of images of the packaging for Articulated Icons: The Feudal Series. The only difference between what you see in these images and what you will be getting in your hands will be the paper stock and some of the stuff not pictured, like the bagged heat sealed accessories. All of the figures will be in a blister tray in a “vanilla” pose so as to not cause any warped parts, and we’ve even included our resealable bag with the AI logo to store all of your additional accessories when they are not in use!
So we hope you enjoy seeing these pictures of the Articulated Icons: The Feudal Series packaging. Our next update (coming soon) will be images of the actual factory painted figures, so it is time for me to go take a bunch of pictures!
