This is also a forum post here: https://fumbbl.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=28710 ... but feel free to comment here too.

It seems I have a bit of problem. Hello, I'm Wotfudboy, and I am addicted to buying teams for this great game!

I wanted to raise awareness within the community here that there are some superb non-GW teams now available, many having come through crowdfunding via Indiegogo or Kickstarter.

What is Crowdfunding and why should I do it?
Put simply, a small company or one man band will not want to risk producing a product until they are sure there is a market for it. They say "I'm going to produce this Dwarf team", and they show you the intended designs, and let you know what you would get for your money. You back the idea, and if they get enough backers (ie funded) then the process begins in finishing designs, producing the miniatures and delivering them. The reasons for backing the crowdfunded project early are numerous, usually including lower price "early bird" deal and/or are exclusive items available only in the campaign. You also get the team before others do of course and usually get a better price overall than you would once it's on general sale later.

I have backed a number of teams this way. There are currently some crowdfunding projects live that might be worth checking out. I will also highlight ones later that I contributed to and received.

Current crowdfunding projects;
1) For all Chaos Pact fans, there's a "just funded" project going that just needs more funding to break out the extra freebies and additional stretch goals (paid for extras); https://igg.me/at/skulldevils/x/8866618

2) For Brettonian fans, this project has been massively funded: http://kck.st/2kzcnlZ

3) And an alternative Orc team: https://igg.me/at/brutos/x/8866618

4) And if you like NFL style humans: https://igg.me/at/play-offs/x/8866618

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Other crowdfunders I have seen and in some cases backed and am either waiting for or have received;

5) Frogs - Not received them yet, but they look like they will be great: https://igg.me/at/jbonefrogmen/x/8866618

6) Underworld - Another Pedro Ramos (yes I am a fan) sculpted team: https://igg.me/at/GreenratzFFteam/x/8866618 Received these miniatures which capture the essence of the race.

7) Chaos - Great idea for interchangeable mutations: https://igg.me/at/mk1881/x/8866618 .Yet to receive but should be good!

8 ) Some fearsome lizardmen: https://igg.me/at/lizardmenandelves/x/8866618

9) These are some AWESOME Nurgle that I received too: https://igg.me/at/plaguefields/x/8866618

10) If you are after a different take on Humans or Norse, check this Spartan themed team out: https://igg.me/at/spartanteam/x/8866618

11) If you aren't that taken with the GW dwarf release, check these out: https://igg.me/at/irongolems/x/8866618 They are my current project, and look VERY nice.

12) This link will show you 4 different teams; Undead/Necro, Amazons, High Elves and Ogres; https://igg.me/at/4teams/x/8866618

13) Finally, a great Goblin team: https://igg.me/at/WMUltimateGoblin/x/8866618

Hopefully, if nothing else, this list will give you an idea of the companies to look on the internet for should you be seeking other non-GW inspiration for teams.

Feel free to add your experiences with crowdfunding, and any teams you think worth adding. If just one coach finds this post useful it would have done its job!