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HITG Fortress System - Modular Playset Buildings

Modular building system for 3 3/4" action figures to create a variety of buildings.

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HITG Fortress System - Modular Playset Buildings

HITG Fortress System - Modular Playset Buildings

HITG Fortress System - Modular Playset Buildings

HITG Fortress System - Modular Playset Buildings

HITG Fortress System - Modular Playset Buildings

Modular building system for 3 3/4" action figures to create a variety of buildings.

Modular building system for 3 3/4" action figures to create a variety of buildings.

Modular building system for 3 3/4" action figures to create a variety of buildings.

Modular building system for 3 3/4" action figures to create a variety of buildings.

Hole in the Ground Productions
Hole in the Ground Productions
Hole in the Ground Productions
Hole in the Ground Productions
3 Campaigns |
Boiling Springs, United States
$2,897 USD by 28 backers
$2,236 USD by 22 backers on Oct 28, 2022
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At Hole in the Ground Productions, I have long wanted to create a modular playset system. However, my previous designs would have required very expensive tooling costs and the unfortunate reality of requiring the production be done overseas.

Recently, while designing a model kit for a different small building, it occurred to me that I could use a similar construction method to make a variety of buildings with a similar aesthetic. That someone could essentially build a small town if they chose.

Using this design, we can resin cast the components as I do almost all of Hole in the Ground's model kits. The great thing about this is that everything can be made in-house, with no need to rely on an overseas production facility. This is also means our funding goal can be at a reasonable level.

Keep in mind our kits are not like a product you buy in the store (and likely made in China). You have to do some finishing work yourself.  There is a downside in that it will not "snap together" and apart again. Parts will require gluing and if someone wanted to change around the parts, they'd want to use a non-permanent or removable glue (see the FAQs). However, this is no different than almost all our other model kits. The parts will come unpainted and un-assembled. Again, this is normal for all our other model kits. One nice thing is that after the primary parts are created, I can then create additional parts that work with the system in the future.

A majority of parts will be cut via CNC machine from plastic while others will be modeled, printed via high quality resin printer, and then molds will be made with which to replicate all the parts. I've been creating props and model kits for 17 years and upon completing project funding, things will move into production fairly quickly with no need for involving other parties for the work.

This building system is designed to look good with a variety of 3 3/4" (or 1:18) scaled action figures such as Star Wars, GI Joe, Halo, Maurader, Joy Toy, Acid Rain, Fortnite and many others.

Please keep in mind the pics are using rough prototypes and will not reflect the quality of the final product.

 

Stretch Goals

More parts!  The more successful the campaign, the more parts I'll produce. Small accessories like spotlights or large ones that I'm working on such as an elevator with open wall structure. Another would be ramps for small vehicles. The pics are a work in progress and do not show the full detail of the final products.

 

Risk/ Challenges

There's always an upfront risk simply not getting enough eyes on the project. That shouldn't be too difficult as Hole in the Ground is already established as a top tier diorama kit maker. However, most of my followers are solely Star Wars collectors and may or may not be interested in an "original" creation. This means I'll have to focus promotion on a broader 3 3/4" action figure demographic. Some people in this demographic may have never had a Hole in the Ground Productions kit before which may make them hesitate backing a kit where they must paint and assemble it. With thousands of customers from all over, including notable people in the collecting community, I have no worries that backers will not be satisfied with the project.

 

 

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Small Building

Small Building

$35 USD
Need to build out a town? A one room office? A restroom? A couple of these little buildings can do the trick. Open in back for interior access. Measuring 6x6, it includes the following: 1 doorway 1 door 1 roof 2 walls with window 4 corner posts
Included Items
  • Small Building
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
0 claimed
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Gun Emplacement

Gun Emplacement

$35 USD
When your soldiers need to hunker down behind some cover, this gun emplacement should do the trick. Features solid back wall, two doorways, short wall, and roof. Measures 6 x 6 inches when assembled. Includes: 1 roof 1 solid wall 2 dooways 1 short wall 4 corner posts
Included Items
  • Gun Emplacement
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Street Vendor Booth

Street Vendor Booth

$45 USD
Who knows what wares could be found under this 1x2 unit lean-to? Includes: x2 roofs x2 walls w/ windows x2 short walls x2 corner posts x1 straight post x1 archway (1x2 unit)
Included Items
  • Street Vendor Booth
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Store-front

Store-front

$50 USD
Whether for food service or street side store, this 1x2 unit building should suit your action figure needs. Open walls in back for interior access. Measures 6x12 inches when assembled. Includes the following parts 2 roofs 1 doorway 1 door 1 service window with counter 1 small window wall 1 solid wall. 4 corner posts 1 straight post
Included Items
  • Store Front
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
4 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Guard Tower

Guard Tower

$50 USD
For when you need to keep an eye out for trouble, its better to have a higher vantage point. Some shade doesn't hurt either. Includes the following parts: 1 wall 1 wall with doorway 1 door 2 walls with window 1 floor 1 balcony roof 3 short walls 1 short partial wall 1 stairway 4 corner posts 4 short corner posts 4 pavilion posts
Included Items
  • Guard Tower
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
6 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Apartment Complex

Apartment Complex

$70 USD
Includes the following parts: 1 wall 3 walls with doorways 3 doors 1 wall / large window 2 walls w/ centered window 3 walls w/ offset window 1 stairway 8 corner posts 4 straight posts 3 roofs
Included Items
  • Apartment Complex
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
3 claimed
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Garage

Garage

$75 USD
Do you need a place to park or work on your car, motorcycle, or landspeeder? Well then this garage will have you covered. Get it? Covered? I'll see myself out. Measures 12x12 inches. Includes the following parts: 4 roofs 1 archway (two units wide) 1 doorway 1 door 1 solid wall 4 walls with windows 4 corner posts 3 straight posts
Included Items
  • Garage
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
0 claimed
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Animal Pen

Animal Pen

$80 USD
Keep an eye on your big critters with this animal pen. Includes the following parts: 1 wall 1 wall with doorway 1 door 1 walls w/ window 5 animal pen walls 1 animal pen gate 4 short walls 2 roofs 1 stairway 2 floors 4 corner posts 4 short corner posts 6 straight posts 1 short straight post 6 pavilion posts
Included Items
  • Animal Pen
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Outpost

Outpost

$110 USD
Large and small buildings connected by a short bridge.
Included Items
  • Outpost
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
10 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Hanger

Hanger

$180 USD
When a garage just won't do, get yourself a hanger! Whether you need a place to put your airplane, helicopter, spaceship, or park your battlemech. Measures 3x4 units and includes the following parts: 12 roofs 1 large arch 2 roof risers 2 doorways 2 solid walls 2 walls w/ small window 14 walls w/ large window 8 corner posts 14 straight posts
Included Items
  • Hanger
Estimated Shipping
December 2022
0 claimed
Ships to United States of America
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