HERD OF BEASTS 27: CAÑADÓN ASFALTO DIORAMA

WELCOME TO HERD OF BEASTS 27

HERD OF BEASTS returns with a new collection of prehistoric creatures and a new complete printable ecosystem scene inspired by Jurassic Patagonia.

HOB27 maintains the classic Herd of Beasts format that longtime backers already know: 5 brand-new prehistoric species, with 6 dynamic poses for each one, creating a complete Core Collection of 30 new printable animal models.

But HOB27 also continues the Ecosystem Diorama concept introduced in HOB26.

Alongside the traditional Core Collection, HOB27 presents the Cañadón Asfalto Diorama — a complete printable scene inspired by the Middle Jurassic landscapes of Patagonia, Argentina.

The diorama combines scene-specific animal poses, terrain, vegetation and environmental elements to create a dramatic prehistoric display centered on Patagosaurus, Piatnitzkysaurus and Allkaruen.

The Cañadón Asfalto Diorama is an expansion of the Herd of Beasts concept, not a replacement for it. Backers can still collect the complete traditional HOB set, while those looking for a larger display piece can explore an entire Jurassic ecosystem.

CHOOSE YOUR HOB27 REWARD

CORE COLLECTION – STANDARD: US$20

5 brand-new species, 6 poses per species and 30 printable animal models, plus all unlocked stretch goals.

CAÑADÓN ASFALTO DIORAMA – STANDARD: US$30

5 scene-specific animal models, scenic base, terrain, rocks, fallen trunks, Jurassic vegetation and environmental elements.

EARLY BIRD HOB27 COMPLETE – STANDARD: US$40

The complete Core Collection, the complete Cañadón Asfalto Diorama and all unlocked stretch goals.

Limited to the first 30 backers.

HOB27 COMPLETE – STANDARD: US$45

The complete HOB27 package, available throughout the campaign.

Commercial license tiers are also available for the Core Collection, the Cañadón Asfalto Diorama and the complete HOB27 package.

CORE COLLECTION – COMMERCIAL: US$35

The complete HOB27 Core Collection plus a non-exclusive, lifetime commercial license to sell physical 3D-printed copies.

CAÑADÓN ASFALTO DIORAMA – COMMERCIAL: US$45

The complete diorama plus a non-exclusive, lifetime commercial license covering the included models and environmental elements.

EARLY BIRD HOB27 COMPLETE – COMMERCIAL: US$60

Everything included in HOB27 plus a lifetime commercial license.

Limited to the first 20 backers.

HOB27 COMPLETE – COMMERCIAL: US$70

The complete HOB27 package plus a non-exclusive, lifetime commercial license.

I WANT ALL! – STANDARD: US$300

The complete Herd of Beasts collection: HOB1–26 + Kem-Kem Diorama + HOB27 Core Collection + Cañadón Asfalto Diorama + all unlocked stretch goals.

For pledges of US$125 or more, Kickstarter offers eligible backers the option to pay in three installments at no additional cost.

I WANT ALL! – COMMERCIAL: US$420

The complete Herd of Beasts collection plus a non-exclusive, lifetime commercial license.

For pledges of US$125 or more, Kickstarter offers eligible backers the option to pay in three installments at no additional cost.

THE HOB27 CORE COLLECTION

The Core Collection includes 5 completely new prehistoric species:

• Deinocheirus mirificus
• Bajadasaurus pronuspinax
• Kronosaurus queenslandicus
• Shantungosaurus giganteus
• Kosmoceratops richards

Each species is represented in 6 different dynamic poses, featuring walking, running, swimming, resting, feeding, displaying and other natural behaviors, depending on the species.

That means:

5 new species
6 poses per species
30 brand-new printable models

Miniatures are modeled at 32 mm scale, based on the height of a human's eyes, and are fully compatible with all previous Herd of Beasts campaigns.

The first stretch goal has been unlocked.

THE CAÑADÓN ASFALTO DIORAMA

Alongside the traditional HOB27 Core Collection, this campaign presents a complete printable diorama inspired by the Jurassic landscapes of the Cañadón Asfalto Formation in Patagonia, Argentina.

The scene captures a dramatic encounter: an adult Patagosaurus protects its young as two Piatnitzkysaurus approach. A sweeping tail and an evading predator bring movement to the composition, while a nearby Allkaruen spreads its wings on a broken tree trunk.

Conifers, horsetails, fallen wood and rocky terrain surround the animals, creating a prehistoric setting in which each model contributes to the scene.

The diorama combines five scene-specific animal models with vegetation, environmental elements and a detailed printable base.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

FIVE SCENE-SPECIFIC ANIMAL MODELS

• Adult Patagosaurus
• Juvenile Patagosaurus
• Piatnitzkysaurus A
• Piatnitzkysaurus B
• Allkaruen

These five models are additional to the 30 animal models in the HOB27 Core Collection.

SCENIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

• A detailed scenic base
• Textured terrain and rocks
• Fallen tree trunk
• Araucaria-like conifers
• Equisetum-like horsetails
• Additional Jurassic-inspired foliage and plant elements

The vegetation is inspired by Jurassic Patagonian plant life and represents an environmental reconstruction informed by fossil evidence, rather than an exact restoration of complete fossil species.

All models feature detailed textures, allowing painters to bring out the character of the animals and their environment.

STRETCH GOALS

Additional printable models will be unlocked as the campaign reaches new funding milestones.

Each unlocked stretch goal adds 5 new poses of the featured species.

All unlocked stretch goals are included with the HOB27 Core Collection and all HOB27 Complete tiers.

Stretch goals are not included with rewards containing only the Cañadón Asfalto Diorama.

FILES & PRE-SUPPORTED MODELS

All printable animal models in this campaign will be delivered pre-supported, so you can start printing your miniatures immediately.

You will receive:

• Clean STL files
• Pre-supported STL files
• Chitubox files for support editing or hollowing customization

Large scenic or multipart elements may also be supplied in different cut configurations when necessary for easier printing.

This gives you full flexibility to print the models exactly the way you prefer.

DESIGNED FOR 3D PRINTING

HOB27 models are designed with both visual quality and printability in mind.

Animal models will be prepared at 32 mm scale, with clean and pre-supported versions optimized primarily for resin printing.

The Cañadón Asfalto Diorama base and larger scenic elements are also designed with FDM printing in mind, offering a practical alternative for printing the largest parts of the scene while saving resin.

Large animals and scenic elements may include multipart versions to make printing easier on commonly used resin and FDM printers.

The Cañadón Asfalto Diorama will be divided into printable sections with carefully designed joints and assembly points.

Clean and supported versions will be checked before final delivery.

DELIVERY & DOWNLOADS

Rewards are scheduled for delivery in early November 2026.

All files will be delivered digitally through Gumroad. You will receive download links and redemption codes through Kickstarter messages, giving you access to the products included in your pledge and any selected add-ons.

The HOB27 Core Collection and the Cañadón Asfalto Diorama will be delivered as separate products. Backers of HOB27 Complete will receive access to both, along with all unlocked stretch goals.

All rewards are digital files for 3D printing. No physical miniatures will be shipped.

PREVIOUS HOB COLLECTIONS

All previous Herd of Beasts campaigns, from HOB1 to HOB26, will be available as optional add-ons during this campaign.

Together, these collections include more than 1,000 printable prehistoric models.

Previous campaigns are delivered with:

Clean STL files

Pre-supported STL files

Chitubox files

Backers who only want access to previous HOB campaigns can also select the PAST HOB ADD-ONS – HOB27 NOT INCLUDED pledge tier.

Please remember that this pledge does not include the HOB27 Core Collection or the Cañadón Asfalto Diorama.

WHY SUPPORT HOB27?

Herd of Beasts has grown over many campaigns into a large library of printable prehistoric animals.

Your support for HOB27 helps fund the complete production process:

3D sculpting and anatomical refinement

Creation of multiple dynamic poses

Preparation of multipart models

Diorama and environmental design

Cutting and assembly testing

Support creation

File checking

Test printing

Final preparation and delivery

My goal remains the same as in previous Herd of Beasts campaigns: to create detailed, printable prehistoric animals and scenes that can be enjoyed by collectors, painters and tabletop gamers.

Thank you for helping Herd of Beasts continue to grow.