Update #32 - The Great Figure Rescue Mission
about 1 month ago
– Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 04:56:46 PM
Hi everyone,
So... this happened. 😅
I uber-ed out to our warehouse in the middle of nowhere and picked up hundreds of action figures for our India backers. The warehouse people first laughed a little when they heard me say that I will uber out all these figures from here. But they clearly did not know me. Lol.
Also after thinking about it for a while, I decided that all India orders will now be shipped from the US using express shipping. If everything goes according to plan, people should start receiving their figures in June itself.
I felt it was a little unfair for everyone in India who has been patiently waiting while others were already opening their packages and posting photos.
After all, we all waited together. 😅
So we're making the extra effort and getting them out as quickly as possible.
A huge thank you to our partners who are helping make this happen.
And an even bigger thank you to everyone who waited patiently.
Special thanks to the five members of the Special Club™.
You had absolutely no obligation to do so, but when I asked if anyone was willing to wait a little longer, you reached out and said you'd wait.
That meant a lot to me.
I'll try to make it up to you somehow. 😊
At this point, it finally feels like we're approaching the end of the fulfillment journey. Figures left my house yesterday in 5 pallets that I made myself and I'll be coming to India to wrap up some other work next week.
One small favor before I go:
This entire effort ended up costing us a little more than originally planned. So if you've been thinking about picking up an extra figure or two, now might be a good time. And if you know someone who might enjoy Legends of the Ramayan, please send them our way.
The extra sales genuinely help offset some of the shipping costs we've absorbed along the way. 😅
Here's the link:
We're also starting to run low on inventory on a few items.
Who knows... maybe one day these will be highly sought after and you'll be able to tell everyone you were there from the beginning. 😅
As always, thank you for believing in us. Until next time...
- Soumya
Update #31 - Shipping, India & A Thank You!!!
2 months ago
– Sat, May 16, 2026 at 07:19:56 AM
Hi everyone,
I come again with another update... maybe the penultimate one before we wrap this whole thing up. 😅
As I write this, all orders except 5 international shipments and all India orders have gone out.
And honestly, I want to take a moment and thank my Indian brothers and sisters for their patience with me while some others understandably got a little impatient along the way.
Now, here’s what was happening behind the scenes.
For international shipping, we had charged around $35–$55 depending on the country.
This time, instead of me shipping everything out of my garage, I decided to use a fulfillment service so things could move faster and smoother.
Some of the shipping costs came out to be absolutely wild. 😅
There were packages where shipping alone was $150–$200–$250.
In some cases, the order itself was worth around $250 and the shipping was close to $200.
But I didn’t want to go back and charge anyone extra.
So I took those hits.
Contrary to public perception, independent toy creators are not very rich. Lol. 😂
But honestly, I’m treating all of this as a marketing opportunity too. How many people can proudly say their action figures are now sitting in collections across Germany, Taiwan, Indonesia, and all over the world? That part feels surreal to me.
For my India backers:
I’m going back to the US and trying to bring as many figures with me as possible for you. Plus the China shipment to India will be shipping soon too and all your orders are safe there.
If you’re in India and are willing to wait a little longer, please drop me a note. I promise I’ll make it up to you when I send your order. 😄
Drop me a message saying you’re willing to wait and you’ll automatically enter the special club™. 😅🙏🏼
And if you don’t want to wait that’s totally understandable too. I’ll be bringing figures with me when I return in about 10 days or so. And if I’m unable to carry everything myself, I’ll figure out another way to get them to you.
As always, thank you everyone for your support.
More than anything, I’m just happy we were able to get these figures into your hands so quickly compared to most action figure Kickstarters.
Other than that… we have some very good things happening in Mumbai.
I’ll update everyone about that in the final update.
Apologies again for the slight delay on our part and thanks again for your patience and support.
- Soumya
Update #30 - Shipping Progress & Timeline
3 months ago
– Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 09:47:45 AM
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a quick update focused just on shipping, since I know a few people have been concerned.
Shipping Timeline
We’re actively shipping now, and all US & worldwide orders (except India) should be completed within the next 2 weeks.
India Shipping
India shipments will begin once the stock arrives from China to India.
As promised, we will honor the original $5–$10 shipping cost, no matter what the actual cost ends up being.
A big thank you to all our India backers for your patience. It really means a lot. To show our appreciation, we’re planning to include some free posters with your orders. 🙏
Signatures
As mentioned previously, I am still away and using a fulfillment service to deliver. If you still want my signature on your figures, please drop me a note and we will hold them off till I return. I might become famous one day! 😂
Support & Satisfaction
If at any point you’re not satisfied or have concerns, please reach out to me directly.
We’ll do our best to resolve the issue or issue a refund if that’s what you prefer.
Thank you again for your patience and support. We’re very close to getting everything into your hands now.
– Soumya
Update #29 - Shipping Begins & A Personal Note
4 months ago
– Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:16:48 AM
Hi everyone,
First, the good news:
Shipping Status
- The figures reached the US on March 28th and are currently on their way to the warehouse.
- US & worldwide orders (except India) will begin shipping from New Jersey starting next week.
- India orders will be shipped from within India in a few weeks.
Thank you again for your patience. We’re almost there!
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Personal Update
Now, a quick personal update I wanted to share with all of you.
What was meant to be a short trip to India for my brother-in-law’s wedding has turned into something much longer. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I’ve been unable to return to the US. Some of you may already be aware of the situation, and others may have seen related news.
At this point, my return could still take a few weeks or possibly longer.
That said, I didn’t want this to slow things down for any of you. So instead of waiting, I’ve partnered with a fulfillment team in the US to make sure your orders continue moving out on time.
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Meghnad Army Builder
If you have this in your order, I’ve either already reached out to you or will do so before your order ships.
As a reminder, you have three options:
- Wait for its release (Wave 2.5)
- Swap it for a regular Meghnad
- Request a refund
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Signatures
Since I won’t be personally shipping the figures, I won’t be able to sign them right now and I’m truly sorry about that. I'll somehow make it up to you.
If you’d still like a signature, you can:
- Wait until I return
- Bring your figures to a convention I attend
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Events
I might be attending Mumbai Comic Con. I will confirm soon!
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Thank you all again for sticking with me through this. Your support, patience, and enthusiasm mean everything and I’m committed to making sure you receive your figures as smoothly as possible.
- Soumya
Update #28 - Wave 2 On The Water & What’s Next
5 months ago
– Mon, Mar 09, 2026 at 12:58:02 AM
Hi everyone,
First, some news - Wave 2 figures are now on the water and are expected to reach the US on March 20th. From there, the shipment will go directly to our fulfillment partners, who will begin shipping orders on our behalf.
Shipping Plan
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US & Worldwide (except India): Orders will ship from our US fulfillment center.
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India: Orders will be shipped either through our partners in India or personally by me.
I will keep the backers posted. One more Update right before we start shipping.
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Comics Update
As some of you know, we’ve also been working on comic books alongside the figures.
This summer we plan to launch a mini-series featuring Vaali.
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Issue #1: Written by me
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Issues #2 onward: Written by Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, DC vs Marvel, Superman)
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Art: Tadam Gyadu (Spider-man, Spider-man: India, Avengers United Infinity)
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Covers: Bart Sears (Justice League Europe, Warlord, Turok)
Special thanks as well to friends Abhishek Malsuni, Buddy Beaudoin, Raviraj Ahuja, and Azim Inamdar for their help and contributions.
I’ll start sharing art pages and previews soon, and we may run another Kickstarter this summer for the book and possibly some special release figures after all the Wave 1 & 2 deliveries are done.
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Meghnad Army Builder Backers
Some of you have already contacted me regarding the Meghnad Army Builder. If you haven’t yet, expect a message from me soon.
We need to finalize these choices shortly so I can adjust orders accordingly before the next production planning begins.
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BackerKit Store
The BackerKit store will be temporarily closing soon, after which no further changes or preorders will be allowed. If you were planning to make any adjustments, please do so now.
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Convention Moment
And finally, here’s a photo of Ron and me at Chennai Comic Con 2026, India, talking on the stage about our beloved Vaali! The artwork featured here is by Bart Sears and colors by Azim Inamdar.
Thank you again for your patience and for being part of this journey. We’re almost there, and I can’t wait for everyone to start receiving their Wave 2 figures.
- Soumya
