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Minotaura-Girl Figurine

Preorder Our Beautiful Hand-Painted Female Figurine, A Mystical Creature From The Forest

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Minotaura-Girl Figurine

Minotaura-Girl Figurine

Minotaura-Girl Figurine

Minotaura-Girl Figurine

Minotaura-Girl Figurine

Preorder Our Beautiful Hand-Painted Female Figurine, A Mystical Creature From The Forest

Preorder Our Beautiful Hand-Painted Female Figurine, A Mystical Creature From The Forest

Preorder Our Beautiful Hand-Painted Female Figurine, A Mystical Creature From The Forest

Preorder Our Beautiful Hand-Painted Female Figurine, A Mystical Creature From The Forest

Anne Pogoda
Anne Pogoda
Anne Pogoda
Anne Pogoda
1 Campaign |
Berlin, Germany
$4,282 USD $4,282 USD 44 backers
140% of $3,043 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal

- Update June 5th 2015: 

You can now preorder round two of the  RAW and PAINTED version of Minotaua-Girl from FIGUYA:

LINK: RAW VERSION ON FIGUYA

LINK: PAINTED VERSION ON FIGUYA

LINK: Bags, Pillows, Mugs


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Our Figurine is Your Figurine!

- Update January 5th 2015: 

THANKS A LOT TO EVERYONE WHO FUNDED US AND MADE THIS PROJECT A SUCCESS!!! WE ARE BEYOND WORDS!! <3

Anne posted a first video of our painted prototype and the RAW version on Instagram and Facebook. :)

(FB seems to mess with the video quality a bit, we will experiment with better ways to get videos accross to you in the next days. Click on the image to play video. You can find more videos within our "updates" section. :) )


- Update December 4th 2014:

We received our first photo of the cast. This is what her final version looks like. Two of these casts are already on their way to our studio. :)


- Update November 30th 2014:


*You don't have to buy a figurine to purchase any of the extra items.



          About the Figurine:

Trevor Hennington (Lukavi) is a skilled 3D artist, and I am Anne Pogoda (DarkTownArt). I do painting, design and concept art, and we both love figurines, so we created this special project and worked on it together over the past year.

We have already produced one version of Minotaura-Girl for ourselves, just to see how well she is working out, and now we are ready to share her with you.

 The idea behind this is to ship our beauties to everyone who is interested in:

  1. Having a beautiful female figurine in their collection, one that features a slightly different body-type.
  2. A figurine that can used used as a reference model for future art, and one that’s perfect for anyone interested in painting a custom figurine themselves.
  3. I have also been finding a lack of dark skinned models for reference when I wanted to create my art in the past, so I am quite convinced that "Mino" will be useful to everyone who is seeking out proper reference on dark skinned females aswell.

Hand-Painted Figurines Just For You

    

*Please note that the decals on this base are part of the prototype. The shipped figurine will have the base that you can see on the first image.

What is special about Mino is that, not only will you receive the figurine, she will also be hand-painted. If you want, you may also order a RAW version and paint it yourself. She will be 25cm tall (9,8 inches) with a circle base and cast in resin.

    

Your painted figurine will receive the same careful treatment as our prototype. Her skin will receive a basic coloring (warm brown) at first. At this stage, each figurine will be checked for production errors, which is when I usually pull out the sanding paper and adjust things quickly. The next step will be spraying some shadow onto her skin, so it feels like she is interacting with her clothes and the surrounding lighting just nicely.

    

Her jewelry will be hand-painted with a tiny brush. Same goes for her hair and her eyes. The golden jewelry will get some hand-painted highlights as well, and her hair will be darker towards the bangs so it won’t be too dominant whilst framing her face.

Don't Like Black? Have It Blue, Or White, Or Pink!

We have custom versions available within our Perks section.

Those are limited and a little more expensive since we will have to buy colors just for those. The custom variants can usually be purchased in two different versions.

  • Version 1 will offer you the choice of the color of her skin and her jewelry as a whole, as well as her hair and eye color.
  • Version 2 that also comes with a custom illustration offers you (besides everything already mentioned above) to treat each piece of jewelry individually. Same goes for each strand of hair and each individual eye. 

Please check this little "map" and add the shipping price to each Perk that you wish to order. 

Example 1: Perk 5 (Raw) to Germany 90€ + 10€ = 100€ pledged in total.

Example 2: Perk 2 (Pillow) 19€ + to Europe 15€ = 37,50€ total.

Example 3, combining Perks: We found out that combining Perks is a pain in the a** so we are offering the option to have us unlock combined Perks for you upon request. (Like the mug + bag Perk for example.)


Other Goodies

         

         

         * Note that the mug shown above represents an early prototype

For those who wish to support us without having to buy a figurine right away, we have created some additional perks. Part of the money that you invest for each extra will be used to produce the extra itself, and the other part of the money will support our figurine-project.

You don't have to buy a figurine to get any of the extras. Our extras are made in Germany. :)


Here Are Photographs Of Some Prototypes Of Our Extras:

Bag Size: 280 X 400 X 100 mm

Pillow size: 800 X 400 mm


Pillow size: 400 X 400 mm


Custom Illustrations

The custom versions can also be upgraded to go with custom illustrations. Those are also limited since I (Anne) want to have enough time to focus on each one individually. You can check out the Perks section to find out more.


Are There Stretch Goals?

Yes!

Now that you ask, I would love to make some additional goodies available! I am thinking of a 5,000 € milestone that unlocks another extra goodie, and that goodie would be T-Shirts.

Should we reach 10K there also will be at least one new illustration unlocked to go with the new goodies, too.

Other than that, the entire year has already pretty much been spent on all the other things I wanted to do (beer krug, huh! So German, wow. XD), so I would really love to use any funding that comes in beyond the 10,000 stretch goal to start working on Mino's sister Nymphia and having some time to go deeper into the story of the two (and also prepare a calendar for 2016.)

Exceeding the 10k point also means that we can release Mino's sister earlier, (because we have the money to afford the prototyping then). Sometime in the second quarter of 2015.



Shipping & Warehousing

To make sure that your figurines reach you safely, we have partnered with Figuya.com who specialize in figurines. All figurines will be stored at their warehouse, checked for production errors, packed properly (especially when ordering extras that come with your figurine), and then sent directly to you.

Please check this little "map" and add the shipping price to each Perk that you wish to order. 

Example 1: Perk 5 (Raw) to Germany 90€ + 10€ = 100€ pledged in total.

Example 2: Perk 2 (Pillow) 19€ + to Europe 15€ = 37,50€ total.

Example 3, combining Perks: We found out that combining Perks is a pain in the a** so we are offering the option to have us unlock combined Perks for you upon request. (Like the mug + bag Perk for example.)


The Figurine - A Little Making Of

Trevor and I work in a business (gaming, film and TV) that limits us when it comes to designing female characters. A lot of things that one would call normal on a woman get rejected by art directors because they are perceived to be not athletic enough, healthy, or simply too fat.

The body we were imagining was one that was more curvy, but still pleasing, and one that, ideally, could also be used by an artist as a female body reference.

After playing around with her we decided that she would be hip-heavy. We also experimented with her breast size and decided to tone it down so we could make the balance between her hips, ribcage and breasts more interesting.

We wanted a strong, happy and independent girl, so getting the body right and making it look elegant was very important to us.

                 About The Minotaurus Theme 

I loved the idea that she could be living in a forsaken labyrinth. The hooves, I liked not so much. They seemed to lack a certain balance and elegance. So I thought of a different animal, and came up with a lion. 

Next, I had to figure out her head and her hair. This had to be simplified so it would still look good once printed. At the same time, I didn’t want her hair to lose too much detail, and her face needed to be paintable without her bangs getting in the way.

The idea of using her as a model for drawing or painting made me come to the conclusion that the very first edition of Mino would be a standing pose.

I experimented with designing a bra for her, but it bothered me to have her breasts covered since the golden chain or the neckpiece would end up being too much.

So the breasts would only be covered with small golden plates to have an all-time reference of their shape without making the design of the jewelry around the upper body appear too crowded.


Who We Are

Trevor Hennington (Lukavi) has a deep background in 3D modeling and Zbrush scultping. He has worked on games such as Ghostbusters, Blade & Soul, Aion, and Smite. Trevor is currently working as character artist at Hirez Studios.

Anne Pogoda (DarktownArt) is an illustrator, concept artist and designer. She has been a part of UFA Fremantle Media's (UFA GmBH UFA Lab) think tank that was working with partners such as Crytek, RTL Group and UFA Brand Communications. Anne is currently working with CGSociety/ Ballistic Publishing.

Figuya is our Berlin based partner for warehousing and shipping your goodies to you. They specialize in figurines.

If you have missed out on the campaign or are looking for further Minotaura-Girl merchandise, they are the right ones to ask.

David Satzinger is working for Frictional Games on games such as Amnesia A Machine for Pigs or SOMA. He designed the new DarkTownArt logo and is our consultant when it comes to everything that needs an expert eye when it comes to typography and graphic design.

Annes assisstants Peter and Jessi. Those are two dedicated artists who work with Anne at DarkTownArt. When a lot of people order figurines, they will assist her with the painting.

Object Plot is our Berlin based partner when it comes to the special "made in Germany" editions that are 30 cm tall. They produced our custom prototype, too.

Desmoda is our USA based partner who will be creating the 25cm resin cast figurines. They are experienced when it comes to 3D printed figurines and have already been partnering up with other crowdfunded projects of that kind.


Risks And Challenges

1. German winter:

Painting the figurines will take place around February 2015. Some steps require us to open a window from time to time. If temperatures drop too low this could become an issue since neither us nor the figurines (or colors) like it being too cold. So if we get that kind of "winter is coming" winter, it may delay us a little when it comes to making the painted versions of the figurines.

2. German bureaucracy:

We are aware that our fellow countrymen like things to be a certain way. So we checked back once, twice, thrice (you get the idea) with every party involved to make sure there are no glitches when it comes to taxes and whatnot. However, it could happen, for whatever reason, that the border authorities may ask about our project or even demand extra taxes (bleh). That may delay the project for a few weeks, depending on how long it takes them to work through their papers.


Is It Tax Deductable?

This question will probably be most interesting for the freelance artists who want to purchase Mino as a reference for future anatomy drawings. The good news is that everything that goes out with Figuya comes with a proper invoice, so all you need to do is hand that invoice to your tax agent. They will know what to do.

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-- Special thanks, hugs and love go to Cary Caffrey --


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RAW (Paint It Yourself)

Currency Conversion $94 USD
€90 EUR
Would you like to apply the color to our girl by yourself? No problem! The "RAW" version comes without any applied paintjob. This pack also includes 1 signed "Thank You!" print. Tax (14,37€) is included. Please check the world map to find the shipping price for your country.
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April 2015
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NEW: MUGS

Currency Conversion $16 USD
€15 EUR
Prototyping for our mugs got finished earlier, so we are unlocking them now! You can support our project and receive a beautiful mug and a "Thank You!" print in return. German taxes (VAT 2,39 €) included. Shipping: 5 Euro Germany, 15 Euro all over Europe, 20 Euro Rest Of The World/ USA
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January 2015
4 claimed

Throwing Pillow + filling

Currency Conversion $20 USD
€19 EUR
Receive the official Minotaura-Girl pillow, and 1 signed "Thank You!" print, to thank you for your contribution! This perk includes tax (3,03€). Comes with filling for the pillow. THIS PERK DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING* Please add: 5€ to ship to Germany, 15€ to ship to all over Europe, 20€ to USA / rest of the world (*Besonders für Leute aus Deutschland interessant, denn ihr zahlt nur 5 € für die Post und könnt diese dem Perk manuell hinzufügen.)
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
0 claimed

Bag 01 (Mino) /Bag 02 (Figu)

Currency Conversion $30 USD
€29 EUR
This perk includes the official Minotaura-Girl bag or the Figuchan-bag (let us know which one you want) and 1 signed "Thank You!" print, to thank you for your contribution! This perk includes tax (4,36€). THIS PERK DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING.* Please add: 5€ to ship to Germany, 15€ to ship to all over Europe, 20€ to USA / rest of the world (*Besonders für Leute aus Deutschland interessant, denn ihr zahlt nur 5 € für die Post und könnt diese dem Perk manuell hinzufügen.)
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January 2015
4 claimed

Figuchan Hugging Pillow

Currency Conversion $46 USD
€44 EUR
Would you like to support us with hugs? We'll hug you back! Figuya is throwing in original hugging pillows featuring their maskot Figuchan, painted by Anne Pogoda. :3 Tax (7,03€) is included. Please check the world map to find the shipping price for your country.
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April 2015
3 claimed

MUG & BAG shipping included

Currency Conversion $62 USD
€59 EUR
Upon popular request, we have unlocked this BRAND NEW "Makes Your Life Easier Combination Perk": It Includes the MUG and ONE of the BAGS (please let us know in the comments if you want Bag 01 - Mino- or Bag 02 -Figuchan-) this Perk also includes one "Thank You!" - print. This Perk includes German VAT (6,46 €) This Perk also includes shipping (15 €), so you don't have to add anything manually.
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January 2015
2 claimed

DUST (Indiegogo Exclusive)

Currency Conversion $126 USD
€120 EUR
Do you like it simpler? Or would you like to have a base for your own brushwork? No problem. The "DUST" version comes with a basic spray- paintjob. That means black and white are applied to create an illusion of light/ additional depth on the figurine which then makes it look like our 3D promorender. This pack also includes 1 signed "Thank You!" print. Tax (19,16€) is included. Please check the world map to find the shipping price for your country.
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April 2015
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FIGURINE + Free Shipping (USA)

Currency Conversion $135 USD
€129 EUR
Get The Minotaura Girl FULLY PAINTED Figurine With Base + Signed Print + shipping for 129€ instead of 149€! &lt;3 SPECIAL X MAS PACK: Since Germany and the USA love each other business wise, it is possible for us to offer you this special package. FREE SHIPPING and a special PREORDER DISCOUNT to everyone who orders the fully painted figurine from the USA. (Please note that because of certain -VAT- laws agreed between GER and USA, we sadly can only offer this option to buyers from the USA.)
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April 2015
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Limitiertes Deutschland Paket

Currency Conversion $152 USD
€145 EUR
Nur gültig zwischen dem 08.01. und 12.01.2015! Wir schenken allen Backern aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz den Versand!! Ihr bekommt eine VOLL BEMALTE Figur, außerdem einen euch gewidmeten PRINT, und einen Minotauragirl- KISSENbezug. &amp;lt;3
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April 2015
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PAINTED FIGURINE

Currency Conversion $156 USD
€149 EUR
Be the first to pre-order Mino looking the way she looks like on the promo art! This is a limited edition Indiegogo discount price. :3 She will be handpainted and have her beautiful chocolate brown skin with dark accents to play with the light, golden jewelry and eyes, and dark red hair with bright red color - highlights. This pack also includes 1 signed "Thank You!" print. Tax (23,79€) is included. Please check the world map to find the shipping price for your country.
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April 2015
5 claimed

CUSTOM Paint Job + SHIPPING

Currency Conversion $314 USD
€299 EUR
(Indiegogo Exclusive) Want to stand out of the crowd? This perk allows you to pick custom colors for: Skin, jewelry, hair and eyes. It is only available with this Indiegogo campaign, and each figurine will be signed and numbered. (First come first serve) This pack also includes 1 Minotaura-Girl pillow and 1 signed "Thank You!" print. Figurine 299 €, Tax (47,74€) is included. INCLUDES SHIPPING.
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April 2015
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Custom Paint + Hugging Pillow

Currency Conversion $335 USD
€319 EUR
(Indiegogo Exclusive) This perk allows you to pick custom colors for: Skin, jewelry, hair and eyes. It is only available with this Indiegogo campaign, and each figurine will be signed and numbered. (First come first serve) This perk also includes 1 FIGUCHAN HUGGING PILLOW* (with filling) and 1 signed "Thank You!" print. German VAT included. INCLUDES SHIPPING. *Pillows come in their own package and will probably be shipped around January.
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March 2015
2 out of 15 of claimed

Custom Paint + Illustration

Currency Conversion $1,154 USD
€1,100 EUR
(Indiegogo Exclusive) Inlcudes ALL the stuff from Custom Paint Job Version 2 + a custom illustration of Minotaura-Girl made just for you. (Painting with background, same style as on the promoart.) This pack also includes 1 Minotaura-Girl bag, 1 Minotaura-Girl pillow and 1 "Thank You!" print. Tax (175,63€) is included. THIS PERK INCLUDES SHIPPING.
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April 2015
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Made In Germany Edition

Currency Conversion $3,672 USD
€3,500 EUR
(Indiegogo Exclusive) This one is the "XXL" variant of Minotaura-Girl (30cm). She will be produced in Berlin and comes with custom skin, custom jewelry, custom hair and eyes, custom made clothes and a custom illustration. This pack also includes the bag, pillow, print and ONE Minotaura-Girl BEER KRUG. ;D German Vat is included. THIS PERK INCLUDES SHIPPING
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April 2015
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