IMPORTANT**UPDATE YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS NOW**(for Assassin Skeledrone 3-pack)
almost 2 years ago – Mon, Dec 05, 2022 at 08:49:01 PM

OK Roboskull friends, if your BackerKit shipping address is not current, PLEASE UPDATE IT NOW (we need you to update it in the next 48 hours- exciting).  This applies to all backers who will receive the ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-pack.  THANK YOU!

If you have moved or just want to double-check your shipping address, you can access your BackerKit survey through the link in your BackerKit survey EMAIL.   If you can't locate your email, simply click here and input your email address to receive a fresh email with link:  https://roboskull.backerkit.com/

Thank you for your attention to this as we prepare for this early shipment!

-SKELETRON

P.S. For your reading convenience (just in case you missed it), below is a repost of our 12/3/2022 Backer Update

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REPOST of 12/3/22 Update:

ROBOSKULLERS, we have a truly EXCITING update for you!  Operating in total secrecy, the SKELETRON team has been toiling towards this SURPRISE announcement:

ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-packs have SHIPPED from the factory!

What does this mean?  It means we believe we will be receiving the current Kickstarter & BackerKit pre-order inventory of ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-packs later this month, and we believe they may ship from our US-based fulfillment center before Christmas.

•  WHAT: Marauder ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-pack 
•  WHEN: About SIX MONTHS EARLIER than our planned fulfillment! 
•  WHY: We're mysterious, we love fun surprises, we love Christmas, and WE LOVE YOU, our Kickstarter supporters! 
• WHO gets it:

 - Kickstarter All-IN Backers
- Kickstarter RED SHADOWS ELITE Backers
- Kickstarter Pledges & Add-ons for the Marauder ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-pack
- BackerKit Add-ons and BackerKit Pre-orders for Marauder ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-pack
IMPORTANT NOTE:  (3) Assassin Skeledrones are included with ROBOSKULL MKII & ROBOSKULL MKII SE vehicles.  Those Skeledrones will be shipped inside the ROBOSKULL box and are not part of this early shipment!
If you did not pledge for the ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-pack, but want in on this exciting Early Strike delivery, click this link and Order the Marauder ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-pack NOW!  We appreciate ALL of your support and don't want you to miss out on this early surprise, so we've expedited a few hundred additional units for our Kickstarter backers who might have missed this item and now want to order.  You must use the Pre-Order store to add items at this time, as additional items will not be added to your Kickstarter/BackerKit survey.  Once these expedited units are gone, the balance of ASSASSIN SKELEDRONE 3-packs will ship early in the New Year.  Please also be aware that the $15 Pre-order price is only available until the end of this month! 

• HOW: We've been working towards this for quite some time, and it was only possible through truly heroic efforts from our teammates in Asia!  Our factory came up huge for us, and we thank Dave Proctor & Alex Wu who continue to make the ROBOSKULL MKII project exceed our expectations.  THANK YOU!

ACTION ITEM:  IF YOU'VE MOVED, UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS!
If you moved or just want to double-check your shipping address, you can access your BackerKit survey through the link in your BackerKit survey EMAIL.   If you can't locate your email, simply click here and input your email address to receive a fresh email with link:  https://roboskull.backerkit.com/

Additional information (FAQ):
Q:  The Skeledrones are still in transit, so could they be delayed?
A: YES.  Although we are using FedEx to expedite your Skeledrones ahead of ocean freight, they could still be unexpectedly delayed.   The reason we are dropping this news now, and not waiting until these hit our US fulfillment center, is that we needed to give all our backers the opportunity to update their shipping address.

Q: This is amazing news!  Does this mean that the rest of the project is ahead of schedule?
A: NO.  While some of this project is (clearly) ahead of schedule, some is simply on-time for May fulfillment, and some progress is a bit behind from where we would ideally like it to be.  We are still driving hard toward May fulfillment, and we'll continue to update you with our progress.

Q: How will I know when the shipment comes in and if the SKELEDRONES have been shipped to me?
A: STAY TUNED.  We'll be in touch!
 

Q: Are these Skeledrones compatible with Marauder Task Force?
A: YES!  SKELETRON figures are Powered by Marauder Task Force and this robotic skull head is swappable with Marauder figures (and Marauder heads are also compatible with the SKELEDRONE body).  You can order Marauder Task Force figures here:  MARAUDER GUN-RUNNERS   Have fun customizing!

Q: This seems like a lot of extra shipping- will I be charged for this additional, early shipment?
A: Absolutely Not.  SKELETRON has absorbed these additional costs as our gift to you!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
We hope this update brings you some holiday cheer, and we wish you all a wonderful Holiday season!
 -SKELETRON

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SKELEDRONES FOR CHRISTMAS! 🎄💀🎁
almost 2 years ago – Sun, Dec 04, 2022 at 04:01:53 AM

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Skateboards, Skeledrones, and Steel!
about 2 years ago – Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 09:20:51 AM

Hello Roboskullers!

We just returned from the amazing Assembly Required event in Des Moines, Iowa!   This show is truly a joy to be a part of, and we had a blast showing off prototypes and meeting with so, so many of our Roboskuller MKII backers!  Thank you to the incredible Iowa showrunners, the vendors, and to all of you who made the journey!

SKELETRON offered a 40th Anniversary Action Force raffle, a Coloring Contest, Rad Stickers, and a Brand-New Promotional Fingerboard Skateboard:

Skateboard Art & Toy Packaging Artist Tim Baron was the perfect fit for this project!  These fun fingerboards were a hit with kids and collectors alike, and if you're interested in picking up one of these boards, PLEASE follow Skeletron on Instagram and Skeletron on Facebook, as we'll be posting an update on these sometime soon!  You can also pick up this skateboard and even more Skeletron Swag this weekend at the UK's ROLL OUT ROLL CALL!   While we will not be in attendance ourselves, showrunner Dave Tree will have our Red Shadows contraband in hand, so definitely check out this British show if you're in the neighborhood!

FACTORY UPDATE

As communicated last update, the tooling process has begun, and we're thrilled to share this image of our steel mold for the Assassin Skeledrones!  Terrifyingly beautiful, isn't it?

MORE TO COME!

-SKELETRON

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Nerds and Tools and O-rings, oh my!
about 2 years ago – Sat, Oct 08, 2022 at 04:44:01 AM

Greetings Roboskullers!

We continue to toil away, sequestered in our secret underground lair- but we are briefly venturing out into the sunlight to attend two conventions in the next month:

NERDIN OUT

SKELETRON is attending our local convention, NerdinOut Con, this weekend in Rochester, Minnesota. We're fortunate to have such an awesome toy store, Nerdin Out, right in our neighborhood who also puts together this convention every year!

We hope to see you there!   And then, four weeks from now, we will be in Iowa for Assembly Required! This GI Joe convention in beautiful Des Moines receives our highest possible recommendation-  don't miss it!

TOOL TIME

Our factory has informed us that tooling will begin being cut later this month!  This is an exciting next step as we have A LOT of tooling to work through, especially considering that you crazy awesome backers unlocked items (and associated tooling) that went far, far beyond our original, ambitious project scope.

O-RINGS, OH MY!

As you already know, our 3.75" Retro Wolf Trooper also converts into the terrible, oh so very evil, Retro Skeletron.  Here's a fresh new photo that showcases this killer Grindstone design complete with laser sword!

We'll continue to keep you updated from the Red Shadows lair!

Thank you all!!!

-SKELETRON

WOLF TROOPERS COMING AT YOU!
about 2 years ago – Tue, Sep 06, 2022 at 09:21:24 PM

FOUR-INCH WOLF TROOPERS

Watch out Roboskullers-  Marauder 4" WOLF TROOPERS coming at you!

We think you'll agree that the Wolf Trooper has turned out beautifully at the 4" Marauder/1:18 scale.   After these photos were taken we made some final enhancements to the jet pack, and we're ready to call it finished!

ARTICULATION ENGINEERING REVIEW

Skeletron’s Mark O’Byrne has been working closely with Dave Proctor of Spartan Toys and John Kukovich and Troy McKie at Grindstone Toys to ensure that our Retro Skeletron/Wolf Trooper is fully engineered and ready for tooling.  This figure is the very first of many to utilize the new Grindstone figure buck, as this buck is also the basis for the upcoming CALLSIGN: LONGBOW and OPERATION: RECALL O-ring figure lines!

I GET TO DRIVE IT

"50 feet tall, aerodynamic, designed to bring terror to every square of the planet."

Wordburglar's I GET TO DRIVE IT digital download is now available!  Check your inbox if you pre-ordered the ROBOSKULL MKII Vinyl Album in BackerKit.  Wordburglar delved deep into Palitoy lore and created a kickass track that every old-school fan will enjoy.  This song is Bob Brechin-approved!  Huge thanks to the awesome team who made this happen!  And check out this phenomenal new art by Brian Sauer:

We continue to forge ahead and are making steady progress on all products.  This fall will be an important time to move everything into the next stages, so stay tuned!

-SKELETRON