Chicken Fried Toys Dime Novel Legends 1:18th Action Figures

A project in Dallas, TX by Chicken Fried Toys, LLC
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Ready for a unique ride through the old West? CFT brings 15 unique 1:18th action figures to your collection! Saddle up, and come play!
Backers: 565
Average Pledge Per Backer: $276

Funded: $155,687 of $125,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 12th (43 days)
Project By: Chicken Fried Toys, LLC
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Latest News

No time to talk!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
No words, just pics.  Sorry for the sloppy paint, but today was not a good "eye" day.  Background dio by Eric Dana Vaughn!             Look at mah' mighty buttocks!  -John @CFT  (Read More)

Definitive "Gimme' Two Steps" Pledge level items and pics

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who keep missing confirmation, this is the  complete set of reward items that will be guaranteed with the "Gimme' Two Steps" pledge after the changes I posted originally on the 30th of last month. You will also get a bonus second copy of... (Read More)

This I COMMAND!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
In lieu of birthday wishes, I demand Kickstarter pledges. Commence now. :) Seriously, just wanted to add that I'm about to step out for the evening and celebrate over dinner. Let the questions pile up, and I'll get to them as soon as I can late... (Read More)

Another custom DNL idea!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I apologize for the poor quality of this composite, but David​ was unavailable, and I wanted to put this up tonight. As a long time fan of Westerns on TV you may have been familiar with the late Hugh O'Brien's portrayal of Wyatt Earp. Catrina​... (Read More)

Digital Details...cranium style.

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are digital screen caps of the last two portraits we'll be using in series 1.  For those figures that are not unlocked in the KS, we are still planning to have them made as soon as possible, and that will most likely take place as a pre-order... (Read More)

Digital Details...uh, I lose count.

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Sharpshooter/Gunfighter/Man in Black:  Sheriff:  Territories Lawman:  Only 2 more of these remain to be shown. (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Although I am a little hesitant to say anything for fear of jinx, the first stretch goal is finally unlocked. Everyone can now add on the Boot Hill Loot Gear Set #1. I know most folks are focused on the elections results today as I am, but I... (Read More)

Guns! Guns! Guns! - Clarence Boddicker Old Detroit: The Near Future

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
There have been pics of the figures holding weapons posted before, but people keep requesting to see them holding the weapons shouldered. Here are a couple of different poses in that vein.  More updates later tonight!             -CFT  (Read More)

Q&A #2 Reminder for Tonight!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick reminder to everyone that the second Q&A will be taking place tonight at 9:30PM Central time.  You can go ahead and submit questions now by clicking the "submit a question" button below the notification on the main page.  We'll go for at... (Read More)

Quick question, somewhat time sensitive!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick question. Was going to schedule the next Live Q&A for either tomorrow evening, or Sunday. Which is better for you? Sound off here, or message me and let me know. Will also be sending out an update message to everyone to ask the same, as... (Read More)

Would you believe this mess?!?!?

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Some scoundrelly mudbug-crayfish-crawdaddy looking thing, stole our pics and slapped them together without asking! Take a look at this mess!  Shameful.  And he left this one in a pile of poo...  C'est pas terrible! -CFT  (Read More)

And now for something completely different...pt 2.

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you guys listened in on the Live KS Q&A tonight and haven't been keeping up with things on the Facebook page, then you might have seen something we are working on to go with your figures once they arrive. Our buddy Joe Harris at D&J Toys... (Read More)

You might have noticed...

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Added the "Most Wanted" 5 pack or portraits today to the lineup of rewards.  It's automatically added to "All-IN!" pledges and is available to everyone else for an additional $12 pledge.  All 5 heads are painted in a different set of colors than... (Read More)

Last Stand at Kickstarter Creek!: The Compositing?

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a very quick and dirty knock-up of the 10 figures now guaranteed in the "All-IN!" package along with the Badlands Vigilante.  I'll see about getting something nicer put together in the next day to post in the KS details with it's... (Read More)

Last Stand at Kickstarter Creek!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
As I noted yesterday (and many times before over the last several weeks) we've been eyeing a couple of solutions for providing a good value for the "All-IN!" backers, and it's taken some finagling. We value the commitment necessary to support our... (Read More)

Plans within plans...

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As you may have noticed (and some have remarked on) there has not been much in the way of updates the last couple of days.  I have found that when I am unhappy about a situation, that it's best to refrain from talking about anything online.  That's... (Read More)

Two fast updates, and a note

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
There has been a small change on Boot Hill Loot gear set #3 swapping out the plain gun-belt for the bigger and more detailed rifle cartridge belt.  It matches the Carbine rifle included with the set better and has only been used on one figure up to... (Read More)

Boot Hill Loot Gear Set #3 & #4

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are composite images of the Boot Hill Loot gear sets #3 and #4.  Won't be a whole lot of blather today until tonight's preview.  Enjoy this peek!    (Read More)

Digital Details again...

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thought I'd go ahead an post another set of digital images of one of the portraits used on our figures.  This time up, you are looking at turns for the strangely popular Saloon Bartender.  It features the likeness of my best friend Casey, who is... (Read More)

Boot Hill Loot Accs #5 and Gear #1 and #2

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick note that BHL Accs #5 and Gear #1 and #2 have been added to the lineup on the KS main page, so I thought I'd send out a note with images for you all.  Also, a reminder that we have an anonymous donor pledge matching for new "All-IN!" packages... (Read More)

Brief update!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight, I'm just going to throw these two items up for you guys to see.  We are looking at Boot Hill Loot Accs sets #3 and #4.  The 5th and final set will be shown tomorrow for you.  Of special note is the Fire Chief's helmet, and the... (Read More)

Lot's of info, cram it all in there!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Several items this morning!  If you didn't see yesterday, we have an anonymous donor who is matching new "All-IN!" pledges up to $10K on his side which will net about a $20K gain overall for us.  Get in on this action! Also, the Badlands Vigilante... (Read More)

Update for the evening!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Big gains today to the tune of about $8,000 to our totals.  The anonymous donor has already added in their pledge for today, so anything past this point will go on tomorrow's total.  We appreciate everyone who is doing what they can, and it all... (Read More)

Anonymous Backer Pledge Matching!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, here is the break we have all been waiting for. An anonymous donor who very much believes in our project has reached out, and has indicated that they would be willing to pledge match a set dollar amount to our campaign with only one caveat.... (Read More)

Buck-A-Roo blank #5 and a note!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a quick look at the 5th and final Buck-A-Roo from the KS unlocks.  We're pretty pleased with the way all of these turned out, and think Catrina from Boss Fight Studio did a fine job on the colors.  Dastardly Dave on the composition as well.... (Read More)

Next two Buck-A-Roos blank figures and a *BONUS*!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick update this morning showing the color palettes for the #3 and #4 Buck-A-Roos blank figures.  Once again, I remind you that these "pop & swap" at the waist just like the Marauder Task Force figures and will interchange with them for many... (Read More)

Minor update this morning!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
In addition to the news regarding the Badlands Vigilante figure yesterday evening, here are the first looks at Buck-A-Roo #1, and Buck-A-Roo #2.  First two composites are ready to show the colors on the Buck-A-Roos blanks and have been added to the... (Read More)

And here it is...

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You've asked for it, and as a result of the gracious agreement by a majority of our "All-IN!" pledge backers, we are going to make the Badlands Vigilante available to non-"All-IN!" pledges. But wait! Like all good things, this is going to require... (Read More)

Impending update, TODAY!

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Check back here in about an hour or so for a big announcement.  See you in 60!  -CFT  (Read More)

Same old, same old...

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we are going to look at prints of some of the firearms in our lineup.  Firearms (pistols especially) are difficult to get just right for this scale.  True 1:18 is too small in appearance, and then there is the matter of the hammers and... (Read More)

Out for the day, Fan Expo Dallas!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Heading to Irving Convention Center for Dallas Fan Expo to hand out flyers all day. What are you going to do to help us to our goal this afternoon?  If you are in Dallas, stop by and see the hard copies of figures in person!    (Read More)

Also very different?

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The updates images of 3d prints were very well received yesterday, so we'll do more of the same today.  Included in this lot will be many of hats and headwear, so enjoy! This hat will be used on the Create Your Own Cowboy, and Create Your Own... (Read More)

And now for something completely different...

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I thought this might be interesting to the small number of people who read these daily updates and messages.  Today was a very fun day in that two excellent packages arrived.  The first (and larger one) will be shown later, but here are images of... (Read More)

Early morning Digital Details

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This early Thursday morning we'll be taking a look at the head for the Prospector figure.  This portrait shares a heavily modified likeness with the Vaquero figure, based on the appearance of my buddy Rogelio Casas/Killuminati.  He was gracious... (Read More)

The real skinny...

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, evidently even though I've posted this in the FAQ, people are still missing it. Here is a breakdown of what the "All-IN!" package provides at it's full costs before any of the discount that we've built in. Shown here are the items that are open... (Read More)

A few brief words for Sunday!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys (and gals), just wanted to point out that we've passed the 2/3rds mark for our initial funding goal!  This is great news, but there is no time to be slack.  Get out there and share, like, tweet, and re-post all that info with your friends,... (Read More)

Updated items for Add-Ons!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We're going to do things a little bit different tonight and showcase the four new add-on options listed today on the KS campaign.  I just got all the final pics a bit ago, and thought it worth special note. Shown here are the Garrison "KP" Trooper... (Read More)

Mornin' blargh-blargh, stayed up all night blargh-blargh...

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
What a long night.  Let's skip the recap and get on to some Digital Details.  The portrait that you see below if for the Marshal figure.  Under those manly eyebrows, sweet baby-mullet, and handlebar moustache X-treme is the meek but friendly... (Read More)

Hello? Hello? Is this mic on?

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Ending: day the 6th. In a slightly more timely manner, here are the numbers and thoughts at the closing of day 6 of our little Kickstarter campaign.  We had some good gains today thanks to a hearty and robust discussion in the Facebook group about... (Read More)

Three hours sleep...LET'S DO THIS!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Okey-dokey.  Today's "Digital Details" take a look at the portrait for the Head Honcho figure.  It's a likeness of my partner and friend Paul so don't hold that against him.  While you can see the details very clearly in these images, what is not... (Read More)

Pardon me lady, your update is here.

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry it's past midnight, and I'm just getting to this.  Stayed up very late to finally watch X-Men Apocalypse, so NO REGRETS! Here we are closing in on the end of day 5 and things are looking pretty good. Obviously, we need to be further down the... (Read More)

World DOMINATION! BWAH-HA-HAH!

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, something like that anyway.  I am just stoked because we are nearing 60% funded and it's so much better than a measly 50% funded. On to the topic at hand.  Today's "Digital Details" (patent pending) are a look at the turns on the Fire... (Read More)

Evening time, day: the Fourth.

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, that fourth things both works as the date, and number of days in the KS.  What do you know? Anywhoo, here we are closing in on the end of day 4 and things are looking pretty good.  Obviously, we could be further down the road to full funding,... (Read More)

Good mornin...Wait. It's NOON?

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, I guess being up so much babysitting this project finally caught up with me and I crashed, so apologies for the late start today.  Today we are going to look at a different set of digital sculpt screen caps.  In this case these are turns for... (Read More)

Winding Down Day 3

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
And as we head into the night of day three, here are the numbers and update for now: 200 different backers even Steven.  Almost $63,000 in pledges I'm going to go ahead and call it half-way there at 49% funded $311 is the average pledge, with FB... (Read More)

Gather the Posse reward added!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Day Three Digital Details!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good start this morning after yesterdays decent gains!  Please feel free to share a link and tell your friends everywhere who might have an interest in our lineup! We continue to roll out pics of digital sculpt screen caps of different items from... (Read More)

Day 2 wrap up!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

First reveal: Digital Details!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are planning to roll out pics of digital sculpt screen caps of different items from our work each day or two during the course of the KS campaign.  These will serve to both involve you in our process, and to educate with terms and images that are... (Read More)

FAQ Details and Other Points of Interest!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Backers and others of your type!  ;)  Please take a few moments and read through the FAQ section of the campaign.  There is information in there about how to make multiple pledges, combined shipping and a whole wealth of important stuff!  I know... (Read More)

Great first day, big start!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
 Well, well...what do we have here?  A tender little fuzzy chicken with a bad attitude.  I think he needs to be KICKED! Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated so heavily on the first day!  Big steps were taken towards our... (Read More)

A little thank you!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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