IT'S ALIVE!

The Advance-Order Retro-Booster is live for our BRAND NEW Horror Range "Sharp Distinction" - which will include all sorts of Lovecraft, TV and Movie, Monsters and Characters.

We've decided to make the Sharp Distinction Retro-Booster much more simple, with a set range of Miniatures to pre-order over a slightly longer period of time - with no Unlocks to stretch for.

All the items here are up for Pre-Order as part of the latest "Retro-Booster" Promotion, estimated Shipping is the first quarter 2017 (so again much faster than a Kickstarter).

This Particular Retro-Booster will run until early in the New Year, and is more limited in scope than the last one - making it much more customer friendly.

https://www.ecwid.com/store/nexus-miniatures/#!/Sharp-Distinction-Pre-Order-Page/c/21451007

OK, heres a few Questions I have been asked.

Why Not Kickstarter - Crowd Funding platforms take a large chunk of cash off the top, and you can wait up to eight weeks for funds. By operating a rolling pre-order system we at Nexus can get to work faster, and use more of the money for product and running the website.

Why So Close to the Last Retro-Booster - There are a few reasons actually. First, we want this to be a rolling thing, allowing us to release the products our customers want on a more regular basis. Second, Sharp Distinction was actually supposed to be before the Red Sector/S.D.Z.A. Booster - but things weren't quite ready to press forward. Lastly, the Retro-Boosters are VERY customer friendly - allowing purchases and add-ons to be done at leisure over a period of time (and yes, there will be a "no additional postage" code for folks how want to add things gradually to spread the cost). Lastly, we expect to get folks ordering Sharp Distinction that didn't order anything from the last Retro Booster too.

When will my Sharp Distinction Miniatures ship to me - as this is a rolling thing, the minute the last Retro-Booster Miniatures are cast and ready to ship these will be a go - I'm expecting to ship first quarter 2017.








A few of you might have remembered a couple of weeks ago I found some Cobra Skimmers that I though I didn't have! A few happy customers snapped them up fast - and I was asked if there were any more "deals" lying around LoL!

As it turned out, there were some other items of stock in the Box I didn't know I had. Morlocks, some of the Rebel/Freedom Fighters, some Prophets, and a few Caprican Legion.

The Capricans are currently being re-stocked, but if you can't wait I've listed these few I have left in the store. They are an "odd" number, so to give those who want them a chance - I've listed them individually. When these are gone, anyone wanting any will have to wait for the restocks when they get here.


https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Caprican-Legion-Trooper-No-1-Trooper-Officer/p/56661263/category=15326628

https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Caprican-Legion-Trooper-No-2-Rifle-Raised/p/56661286/category=15326628

https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Caprican-Legion-Trooper-No-3-Rifle-Lowered/p/56661336/category=15326628

There were some of the Rebel/Freedom Fighters (Porky and Do-Gooder) too, so they have been reduced to just £5 for a pair for a while. https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Rebel-Freedom-Fighters-Porky-&-Do-Gooder/p/56641802/category=15325059


Because of my "find" the Morlock Mob is BACK and even better! Just £10 for SIX Morlocks! Combine that with the Capricans I mentioned above, and Dr Makalay you have a Brotherhood Army! https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Morlock-Mob/p/60309257/category=16633048


Lastly, one of our Signature Models is now down to £4 for a short period - so snap him up while you can! https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Deadling-Hero-No-01-The-Prophet/p/56989816


Don't forget, we're down to our last Sentry too. https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Mark-I-Blackwood-Industries-Sentry-Unit/p/56641820/category=15325060


NEW THIS WEEK IN THE NEXUS MINIATURES STORE!

The Inanis-Cutem (empty skin) Promethean is a towering monster that stands over 90mm tall, these are strictly limited and we currently only have 12 in stock! Sculpted by Dave Stone. £14.99 whilst stocks last. https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/The-Inanis-Cutem-empty-skin-Promethean/p/73354386/category=15325060


The M832 Mini-Gun. A great little extra, again sculpted by Dave Stone. Perfect for upgrading Sentry's and MATATS (or vehicles for other Wargames). A good price point for a heavy weapon cast in resin, at over 37mm in length. Get yours whilst stocks last for £1.99 each. https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/The-M832-Mini-Gun/p/73354398/category=15325060


Lastly, the Mark I Heavy Weapon MATAT. Carrying both a Subsonic Blaster Cannon and an M832 Mini-Gun Making the Mark I Heavy Weapon M.A.T.A.T.​ the HEAVIEST of Support. Saving 50p over buying the MATAT and the Mini-Gun Separately. £14.49 whilst stocks last. https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Mark-I-Heavy-Weapon-M-A-T-A-T/p/73354469/category=15325060


On other news, I'm down to my last Sentry Unit - if you want one (without waiting too long) I'd snap him up while you can! https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Mark-I-Blackwood-Industries-Sentry-Unit/p/56641820/category=15325060
SERVICE INTERRUPTION ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Pre-Order Retro-Booster part of the Website is still online (https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Pre-Release-Order-Items/c/15426785) not by choice, for some reasons the automated "cut off" didn't work - and (to make things even more fun) at the moment I can't even add the new stuff to the store LoL.

At some point between now and Saturday - I am going to HAVE to take the whole thing down for maintenance and get in there with a Knife :/

So DON'T panic if you look and the Webstore is missing/down - I am not suddenly going to go away, it's just essential maintainance I need to do to get things working again so I can add the Promethean and a new "accessory" to the webstore.

STAY TUNED!



BOOM!

Our first "Retro-Booster" went quite well, though we didn't quite get there with the "I.D.D. Troopers and Command" we managed to unlock the "New Defenders", Red Sector Crew Sets 1 & 2, the Future Force and their Enemies of the Machine Empire, "The Strangers" and their Enemy "The Demon Gorgon", AND the Morrow Men!

Though we missed with the I.D.D. Troopers and Command, its not a reason to be sad - its something to look forward to as the next S.D.Z.A. Retro-Booster will lead off with them (and more)! Expect it in the New-Year.

Coming soon will be a Retro-Booster for our Horror Range "Sharp Distinction" - which will include all sorts of Lovecraft and Hollywood Monsters and Beasties.


We've decided to make the Sharp Distinction Retro-Booster much more simple, with a set range of Miniatures to pre-order over a slightly shorter period of time (no need to make it longer with no Unlocks to stretch for).

Here are some examples of what you can look forward to . . . .


Right now I'd like to thank EVERYONE who pre-ordered, and (to keep you excited) you can expect a "Nexus Update" every Monday. The Monday Updates will (from now on) have progress reports, news and plans, and even rules snippets from the upcoming "Nexus System" - a trimmed down version will be posted to Facebook, the Blog (http://sdza-nexus-miniatures.blogspot.co.uk/), the Lead Adventure forum, and Twitter (Drew@NEXUSMINIATURES) - but if you want the PDF sent to you simply Email nexus-miniatures@outlook.com with "Nexus Update" in the subject line to start receiving the Nexus Update PDF each Monday.

Once again, thanks to EVERYONE who Boosted - and I hope you are all still as excited as I am :D

Regards - Drew
Some Nexus Miniatures made an appearance at the Hurricon 2016 convention in Orlando, FL!

As part of the "Raygun Rayborn and the Robot Rampage" 

:D

Thanks to Alex Paul for the Pictures!



THE NEW DEFENDERS - MIDWAY BOOST!

As those of you who have pre-ordered already know - all those who previously placed pre-orders, remember to use your P.O.P's code so you get free shipping on all additional Pre-Order Boosts!


Now Up for Pre-Order Major John Colt, Mike Chicane, and Patti Pretty.

Major John Colt, ex-British Agent (working for the ) and founder of the British Exploration Space Team. A gentleman Scientist and Adventurer.

Mike Chicane, a brilliant ex-solider infected with Alien DNA that makes him seem almost supernaturally lucky.

Patti Pretty, Major John Colts ward - ex London Ballet Dancer and Skilled Assassin.

Together they are "THE NEW DEFENDERS"!

Pre-Order Price £12.50 (RRP £13.50 on full release)

Sculpted by Carl Stoelzel!

Today begins the Spotlights on the Current Pre-Releases for the Retro Booster!

Todays Spotlight - THE HIGHWAYMEN!


The Highwaymen come from all strata of SDZA Society, the Military, the D-Rangers, Initiative Security etc. - the life and job attract those who are "danger addicted" and/or want to make a lot of money fast.

But, in game terms they are not really a Faction in their own right (though you can "spin" your Army List that way), instead they are Mercenaries who can work with Good or Bad guys - sometimes unscrupulous Highwayman can be in the Hire of Uni-Tech - whilst another might be seen helping bring much needed supplies to a Shanty Town out in the Barrens. 

Two Such Highwaymen are Ross Barns and Chris Lee.

Barns first made a name for himself during the Arlington skirmish, and was instrumental in taking down Doombringers troops. Chris Lee, as usual, was by his side - as the second in command of Barn's elite Highwaymen Unit known as "The Disposables", Lee has proved his worth in a fight time and time again.

Both are up for Advance Order as part of this Months Nexus Retro-Booster!

Keep Watching" "SAME RETRO-TIME, SAME RETRO-CHANNEL"!

PAY ATTENTION MISTER FLIBBLE!

We're about halfway to have enough orders to fully fund the first Mold for the Current items up in the Pre-Order section of the store - Once thats paid for, who knows what might be "put up" next for this current Retro-Booster! ;)

KEEP WATCHING - "SAME RETRO TIME, SAME RETRO CHANNEL"


RETRO BOOSTER PRE-ORDERS PAGE
ANYONE placing Pre-Orders till the last week of September becomes a "Retro-Booster P.O.P." (Retro-Booster Pre-Order Prince) 

As a Retro-Booster P.O.P. you have a perk - NO EXTRA SHIPPING ON ADDITIONAL ITEMS ADDED TO YOUR RETRO-BOOSTER ORDER!

If you want to add anything further to your order, simply enter the special code that is sent after you place your order (without the parenthesis) at checkout with any future "add ons" to get free shipping later on - this option runs for the entire Promotion, so (like a Kickstarter) you don't have to worry about extra Shipping Charges.

PLEASE NOTE - that if you add something that "gets revealed" right at the end, all items will be shipped with that items release date (but it will likely only be an extra few weeks).

SO STAY TUNED!

"SAME RETRO-TIME, SAME RERO-CHANNEL!"

PRE-ORDERS

(You can even order through Facebook too - FACEBOOK WEBSTORE)

(COMING SOON)





The first Months "Retro-Booster" Pre-Orders are up, singly and as deals (including an everything deal).


Pre-Orders will run till the end of September (expect surprises at the end of September too) and will be shipped upon receipt from the Casters - which is likely to be the end of October (so MUCH faster than a Kickstarter LoL) - prices are (obviously) better than regular release prices.

LOADS more to come - so keep watching ;)

NEXUS MINIATURES STORE
With the pound already starting to slump, now would be an excellent time for those of you who live abroad to buy stuff from the Nexus Minis shop LMAO!

Update Soon about the New stuff - in the MEAN TIME, a sneaky peek ;)

https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#



Caprican Legion Officer Concept

Another "Coming Soon" a concept for Major Caprican (Supreme Commander of the Caprican Legion) by Martin Buck - who sculpted the original Caprican Legion For me.


Major Caprican (and two more I shall reveal over the next few days) will only be available as part of the Retro-Booster pre-order promotion, and then later at shows and as part of future promotions.

In addition, three of those placing pre-orders as part of the Retro Booster will win (in a prize draw) a set of Master Castings of the three Promotional Miniatures - so stay tuned!
I've just spent the morning (barring two breaks to answer Emails and the Door) organizing the miniature drawers (brought all new drawers too) - to make it easier to pick/re-stock etc.

I swear I'd be better off working in a factory (probably better pay too) - fewer hours and less effort!



#hotandbothered

http://nexus-miniatures.com/
The Salute Promotion is now long over, but all is not lost - there are still goodies to be had INCLUDING some nice bits in the "Drews Big Box Of Bargains" Section!

The last three Cobra Light Skimmers - slightly rougher than I would like, are up for grabs at a discounted price, perfectly servicable - they just need a little extra work.

Due to an over casting - Dr Mackalay is just £2.00 (you could pick up two and do both variants - he comes with two heads after all) - this of course means the Brotherhood Heroes set is cheaper too.

The MK1 Sci-Fi Security Troops are cheap too, the bodies are perfect (so great for conversions at just £1.00 a pop)  or you can pick them up with the slightly miscast head and weapons sprue for £1.50.

Mark I Blackwood Industries Sentry Units (for just £10) these kits are "seconds" - that is, they are broken in some way (usually at an elbow or knee joint) - ALL the parts are there, there are just some minor repairs need doing.

The Same goes for the Apocalypse Security Personnel 'M.A.T.A.T.'(reduced to £8.50) and his Big Brother the 'Eddie-29' Mark II M.A.T.A.T. (Reduced to £10.00) - again, ALL the parts are there, there are just some minor repairs need doing.

Think of them as Multi MULTI part Kits ;)

Lastly, again due to an overstock, the Morlock Mob is Back for just £11.50 for a Set of six!

Salute is Over - But Bargains are Still to be Had!!!!!!!

https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/#!/Drews-Big-Box-Of-Bargains/c/16633048/

I'll just leave this here


TIGGY, TIGGY, TIGGY . . . . . .


Not Every Girl Runs Away. . . . . . .

ANOTHER new Render :O



"Support Nexus Miniatures, Nexus Miniatures is your Friend" - your support helps push forward concepts like this one - which I'm sure will be very popular to all you Retro Sci-Fi fans like me :D

Tick . . Tick . . Tick . .

Tick . . Tick . . Tick . .

Time is Running out, tomorrow the Salute 2016 Discount Ends and prices return to normal - so if you want to get your Nexus Goodies from the current catalogue a little cheaper - place your Orders ASAP. I'm down to the last few Cobra Light Skimmers Now too - so take advantage while you can.

Just enter the code SALUTE16 at the checkout!

https://nexus-miniatures.ecwid.com/


We Use Big Guns Too . . .


Slight liberties taken with these, as you don't see rifled troops in the source material (at least not Good Guys) - but, I wanted to expand what was available for them for them to work within the confines of S.D.Z.A. Carl's done a great job on making the rifle match the sidearm!
The Executioners were taken from the best of the best of the O.C.T.P. (Omega Colony Thought Police) and trained to be killers, their job was to maintain order over the population of Omega Colony, and exterminate those who could not (or would not) fit in.


. . . STOP . . . PRESS . . .


STOP PRESS! The Salute Discount has been extended to Monday - why you ask, because two very nice gentlemen got in touch and asked. 

Rather than just let them do it (which would be unfair - and its hard to extend a discount code for just two people LoL) I've extended the codes life (SALUTE16) on the system.

But Don't forget, although the discount is extended - you only have till Monday to take advantage, Tuesday onwards everything is back to normal!

SALUTE16

To Celebrate Salute, a little Promotion!

For anyone not attending Salute for some Nexus Goodness (Stand TA01) any Mail Orders you present will get 16% off until Midnight on Sunday - simply enter SALUTE16 at checkout, and you will automatically receive a discount of 16%! (see what I did there LoL)

GET READY - BECAUSE SDZA IS COMING BABY!

http://nexus-miniatures.com/


Salute 2016

RIGHT, for those of you Attending Salute 2016 - Nexus will have a small presence. My Good friend Dave Stone (of Wargames Terrain Workshop - http://wargamesterrainworkshop.co.uk/) will be carrying Limited Nexus Stock (Stand TA01) he's even got some Capricans, which I'm out of stock of and a couple of the Limited Release Skimmers too ;)

http://nexus-miniatures.com/


SALUTE 2016

RIGHT, for those of you Attending Salute - Nexus will have a small presence. My Good friend Dave Stone (of Wargames Terrain Workshop - http://wargamesterrainworkshop.co.uk/) will be carrying Limited Nexus Stock (Stand TA01) he's even got some Capricans, which I'm out of stock of and a couple of the Limited Release Skimmers too ;)

http://nexus-miniatures.com/

Nexus Studios

WHO ARE NEXUS STUDIOS! (Nexus Studios is who we are, Nexus Miniatures are what we make).


Well, theres me Drew Wood - the mad ideas, the writing, the planning etc - thats my department. I'd call it a one man band, but I have help (Cats not withstanding).

Carl Stoelzel - long time friend and confidant, he's my "Art Master General". His doodles breath life into my worlds, he's also turned out to be a rather brilliant Z-Brush sculptor too (it's Carls work you are seeing in the previews)

Dave Stone does my Resin Castings, and sculpts stuff for me on occassion - he also sells S.D.Z.A. Terrain and Suitable Prehistoric Creatures through his business Wargames Terrain Workshop.

Andy Lyon of Ainsty Castings does my Metal Castings, he also sells a great selection of terrain (his factory stuff would be great for a Uni-Tech installation).

Dave Crowther and Darren Pugh are my chief testers - I bounce wild ideas off them, and the playtest rules.

Lastly, my long suffering partner Linda - without her support and tolerance - I wouldnt even be attempting what I'm doing at the moment (Thanks Speedy)!

http://nexus-miniatures.com/
Most Heroes don't wear their "Super-Costumes" all the time, and most miniature Companies don't release miniatures for characters in their civilian Guise - but We . . Aren't . . Like . . Most . . Miniature . . Companies . .


Giaour Queen

The Giaour are Rednecks and Survivalists who have lived in the Barrens so long they've evolved into a self mutilating cannibal society and live alongside the Carrion - often picking over their leftovers for food. Vile in the extreme, with an almost hive-like structure to a tribe - and each tribe as an unnaturally seductive Queen . . . .