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.
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.
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
6 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
US & Worldwide (except India): Orders will ship from our US fulfillment center.
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.
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.
Issue #1: Written by me
Issues #2 onward: Written by Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, DC vs Marvel, Superman)
Art:Tadam Gyadu (Spider-man, Spider-man: India, Avengers United Infinity)
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.
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.
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
Update #27 - Wave 2 Production Complete & BackerKit Reopens
8 months ago
– Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 10:33:29 AM
Hey everyone,
I bring news - production for Wave 2 is now complete, and the figures will be on the water soon! 😄
BackerKit Update (Important) BackerKit will remain open for a few more weeks, and we’re unlocking all orders for the next 2 weeks. If you’d like to add anything to your order, now is the time to doit. Once this window closes, we’ll be locking things down again as we move toward final fulfillment prep.
Important Note: Meghnad Army Builder The Meghnad Army Builder will be part of the next production run (Wave 2.5). If you are a backer who selected the Meghnad Army Builder, you have three options:
Hold tight and receive it when Wave 2.5 is produced.
Swap it for a regular Meghnad figure (perfect if you’d like to customize it yourself.)
Request a refund for the Army Builder.
If you haven’t added the Meghnad Army Builder yet, please do not add it now. 😅
Behind-the-Scenes Video We’ve also shared a behind-the-scenes YouTube video showing the painting, assembly, and packaging process from the factory. Please check it out and subscribe. It's a fun one!
Until Next Time!!!!
- Soumya
Update #26 – India Shipping Update
9 months ago
– Sat, Dec 20, 2025 at 10:37:54 PM
As of this week, all expedited shipments within India have now been sent out, and some of you have already received your figures! 🙌
If you’d like to get your Wave 1 expedited, please feel free to reach out to me directly or you can simply add the expedited shipping amount to your order on BackerKit and I’ll get it sent out. If we have already spoken about it, your orders should be out of the door next week.
We’re getting close to the next big milestones, and while I’m here in India, we’re also forging new relationships that will help strengthen the project going forward. More updates coming soon. ✌🏻
Thank you as always for the continued support!
- Soumya
Update #25 – Shipping in India, Production Updates & Happy Thanksgiving!
10 months ago
– Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 08:31:09 PM
Hi everyone,
I’m writing this from India! And yes, Wave 1 shipping here has officially begun! 😄
Everyone who selected expedited shipping has their figures here already in the country. For those who chose two-part shipping, you’ll receive your figures once Wave 2 arrives.
I shipped my first Indian order yesterday (using DTDC) and plan to use DTDC for all upcoming shipments. Since this is my first time shipping within India, I’m learning on the go but it’s moving smoothly!
If you prefer a different carrier like BlueDart or have a specific preference depending on where you live, please let me know. And if you’d like your Wave 1 sooner, message me and I’ll guide you through how to do it.
Again, a big thank you to all our supporters and friends in India. I know the exchange rates weren’t exactly favorable, yet so many of you still backed our campaign. Your belief in this project means the world to me.
Production Update We’ve made a small engineering tweak to Ravana’s accessory pack as detaching and reattaching his arms to the larger torso was tougher than expected, so we adjusted the joint design. It’s much smoother now. Rejoice, lovers of the Demon Faction. 😂
I have the production samples at home (in the US), and I’ll take detailed photos for everyone once I’m back later in December. We also have new factory photos and videos, which I’ll be sharing soon on our YouTube channel. Please subscribe if you haven’t already!
The Book The Kickstarter book has been printed! All thanks to the artists involved, it has come out to be a beautiful book! If you submitted your name on time, it’s included. For anyone who missed the deadline, I’m sorry, but there will be more opportunities like this in the future. We just didn’t want to include anyone’s name without consent.
Sneak peek below!
Aaaaand Happy Thanksgiving! 😄 To everyone celebrating, I hope you had a wonderful time with family and friends. Thank you again for all your encouragement and patience! 🙏
