Hi OSH,
If you were to buy a model from a store then you're right, these prices are high. However the point in the models is not as a purchasable item, they are a reward that we're providing to people that have pledged towards the development of the game. This is an important distinction to make.
The whole point of the Kickstarter and the following web app is to raise money so we can develop Elite, the rewards are our way or showing gratitude for your support. It would hardly be worth us providing these rewards if the majority of the original pledge went into producing them.
Hi Ashley,
I have a bit of an issue with your comment here...
First things first lets get this out the way, i am a massive elite fan, i support what FD are doing wholey. I in my opinion pledged a considerable amount of money to FD to get the game made, and in return i will get the said rewards for my chosen pledge level. Fair enough.
I do object though to you suggesting that these models are "rewards", if they were rewards you would have given one to each of the pledgers...
Far from rewards these models are a way for FD to make money from playing on peoples passion and commitment to the game. Again, fair enough... But be honest about it.
Finally no one has asked for them to be given free thus taking up part of the pledge fund... I think the majority of people would just like them to be reasonably priced.
Perhaps that may take away the "Exclusive" part of it. However if thats how you guys feel, then why not have just pitched the only pledge option as circa £1000.00 Allowing only "Exclusive" players to own the game.
I think we all know the answer.
Lastly i know this seems like a rant.. perhaps it is..... However I fully support FD in making money for further development in any way they can. Lets just be honest about it.