Another quick update here on the production of the Thundercats Graphic Novels. All of the back and forth of the preparation process between the printer and approvals of the books has been completed. The printer is now getting ready to begin the pre-press process which includes preparation for the books to start running on press. This process of preparation takes about a week - and right now we are looking at the printer completing that part of the work by the end of next week.
At that point - the books will be scheduled for press and will start being made. As the books print - the pages will be compiled and prepared for binding. The great news is that everything is moving along as expected and we should be giving everyone updates on our projected shipping schedule very soon. We will continue to provide updates at each stage of printing and will make sure you know when we'll be starting fulfillment.
We have been in communication with the printer of the Thundercats omnibus volumes, and they are working hard to prep the prototypes of the print run. For the standard softcover volumes, we are using very straightforward printing processes that everyone is used to. For the oversized hardcover, we always like to have a prototype sample because we want to ensure the quality is unrivaled. We would also like to know exactly what the materials will look like when they are put together in the final configuration. Every facet of printing is detailed before they begin (all the materials, finishes, paper types, printing, and binding processes).
The really great news here for backers is that we are printing in North America. It's a more expensive process, but it means a faster turnaround time from when they start running the books on press. Once we have press time reserved and they begin the printing, we will have a solid timeline +/-a week or two at most.
We're talking with the printer weekly about the process. So we will try to provide regular updates as we advance, even if the update is that things are still being finalized for printing to begin. Keep an eye out for the next check-in coming soon.
Just a quick update - we received our copies of the Thundercats Stretch Goal mini-prints and wanted to share these with everyone. These are going to be great additions to your Thundercats collections. Check em out:
We will have a printing and shipping update for everyone coming up in the next week. Keep an eye out for details coming your way soon.
Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have been working to get the Thundercats Omnibus approved and ready for printing. We anticipate that we'll have everything signed off on shortly and be able to line up the printing timeline for everyone immediately following. We're in the home stretch and should be able to share the estimates with everyone soon.
In the meantime - all of our other items are being prepared so they are on hand and ready to go when the books are printed. We'll be working on the pledge manager and getting it rolling soon as well so that we can get surveys out and be ready to roll when the time comes.
If you have any concerns about your order or questions - feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] for help.
A quick update for Thundercats fans - the design work for the Thundercats Omnibus HC and the two paperback volumes is all done and in review at this time. We anticipate a timely approval on the books which means we will be able to send them to press in the near future. Our hope is that we can get everything that needs to be tweaked adjusted and ready to go to press in the next three to four weeks.
As soon as we do have final sign off and are able to start the printing process we will get everyone additional information about our expected shipping window. We're excited to take the next steps and to get these books to the Thundercats fans as quickly as we can.
