[Greg]

***The MARV is now LIVE on Kickstarter! Please check out the project and spread the word! Kickstarter link: Modular Armored Range Vehicle (MARV) by Gregory Bridgeman — Kickstarter ***


Hi all! I wanted to take a moment to introduce the Modular Armored Range Vehicle, or MARV, which is a new 4" scale action figure vehicle from Wayward Goat Collectibles that will be launching on Kickstarter later this year. My goal is to deliver a high quality modern-era vehicle toy designed to work with modern-era action figures, while also incorporating some unique customization options via add-on accessory kits.



The design phase for the MARV is nearing completion, with prototyping set to begin very soon. The Big Eye Studio has been heading up the development process. I will have much more information to share over the coming weeks, such as pricing and launch dates for the Kickstarter campaign. In the meantime, please like/follow Wayward Goat Collectibles on Facebook and/or Instagram to see all of the behind-the-scenes developments.

https://www.facebook.com/WaywardGoatCollectibles/
https://www.instagram.com/wayward_goat/

Please feel free to ask any questions and offer feedback. Thanks for taking the time to check out this project!

NEW UPDATE 08/22/2018: Prototype photos








2D turnarounds showing size and scale reference


Add-On Kit Concepts

[SD Clutch]

Please do rubber/soft poly wheels vice hard plastic.

[1FormidableJoe]

This has my full attention! I have been waiting for a 1/18 scale military vehicle kickstarter. Yeah, a MRAP vehicle that has modular pieces count me in. This should do pretty well if done right.

[Shmucker]

I'm in. Very nice vehicle.

[Kolschey]

This looks very promising. If the price point is reasonable, I'm solidly in.

[Colt Blue]

I would definitely buy one of these.

[bassistcarlos]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Hi all! I wanted to take a moment to introduce the Modular Armored Range Vehicle, or MARV, which is a new 4" scale action figure vehicle from Wayward Goat Collectibles that will be launching on Kickstarter later this year. My goal is to deliver a high quality modern-era vehicle toy designed to work with modern-era action figures, while also incorporating some unique customization options via add-on accessory kits.



The design phase for the MARV is nearing completion, with prototyping set to begin very soon. The Big Eye Studio has been heading up the development process. I will have much more information to share over the coming weeks, such as pricing and launch dates for the Kickstarter campaign. In the meantime, please like/follow Wayward Goat Collectibles on Facebook and/or Instagram to see all of the behind-the-scenes developments.

https://www.facebook.com/WaywardGoatCollectibles/
https://www.instagram.com/wayward_goat/

Please feel free to ask any questions and offer feedback. Thanks for taking the time to check out this project!


2D turnarounds showing size and scale reference


Add-On Kit Concepts

I’m looking forward to this project & I hope it’s successful. I’d like to suggest using the Retaliation “Battle Kata” Roadblock figure as a size reference to your vehicle. Basically, he’s one of the largest modern era figures and if he fits behind the steering wheel, then just about any other figure will.

[Greg]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD Clutch

Please do rubber/soft poly wheels vice hard plastic.

The wheels will be hard plastic, but the tires are separate pieces which will use a softer material.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassistcarlos

I’m looking forward to this project & I hope it’s successful. I’d like to suggest using the Retaliation “Battle Kata” Roadblock figure as a size reference to your vehicle. Basically, he’s one of the largest modern era figures and if he fits behind the steering wheel, then just about any other figure will.

I had considered using that figure for scaling, but I didn't want the vehicle to be disproportionally large when compared with "normal" sized figures. The reference figure used was an MTF body with armored vest, so it was still a fairly tall and bulky figure. Most GI Joe figures should have no trouble fitting with vests on, however poor Roadblock might be more of a tough squeeze.

[GigaMach]

This looks great. Looking forward to seeing what happens with the KS. The modular pieces are a terrific idea.

[Zap Rowsdower]

If these are affordable I'm in. Will the parts be available totally a la carte like with MTF? Like, after the KS ends and is delivered, can we buy just an individual wheel, windshield, or chassis from a web store? Or will it be a full vehicle to buy as a base and then buy full alternate-build kits for parts to customize with (more like BFS)?