NPC (Non-Playable Characters) Wave 1

The NPC (Non-Playable Characters) Launch Window is now closed, and we couldn't have gotten here without your massive support!

While this Launch Window has ended, the primary NPC figures are still available to pre-order, so there is still time to add them to your collection. As for the Launch Window Exclusives, those pre-orders may be closed, but you can still add yourself to the Waitlist to be notified if inventory becomes available.

Thank you for supporting this very first BigBadLaunchPad Project every step of the way, from the first reveal to the final unlock. Up next we will start sharing production updates so be on the lookout for those updates in the near future.

-BigBadMike and the BigBadWorkShop Team

We've made it to the final countdown for the NPC (Non-Playable Characters) Launch Window!

With just a few days left this is your last chance to lock in Founder pricing before it's gone, so if you've been on the fence, now is the time. And don't forget, several items in this Project are Launch Window Exclusives, meaning once this campaign ends, pre-orders will close and those items may not be available again. As a reminder, for this project you are not charged until the figures arrive and are ready to ship, so there's no risk in securing your pre-orders now.

Thank you again for supporting NPC, the response has been overwhelmingly positive for this new line and we are so excited for what is to come. This may be the end of this Launch Window, but it's only the beginning for NPC. We are already looking ahead to Wave 2 early next year, so stay tuned.

-BigBadMike and the BigBadWorkShop Team

There are just 8 days left in the NPC (Non-Playable Characters) Launch Window, and we are so close to unlocking the Mob Thug!

Did you know the Mob Thug actually has shorter legs compared to the Mob Boss? It's a small sculpt detail, but it makes a real difference in how he appears on the shelf, giving him a stockier, more grounded stance that fits his role in the lineup and helps him stand apart next to the rest of your NPC display.

If this character unlocks, be sure to get your pre-order in! Like the other launch window exclusives, the Mob Thug's pre-orders will close once the launch window ends. Don't miss your chance to add him to your NPC collection.

Thank you again for helping make this NPC Project everything it's become!

-BigBadMike and the BigBadWorkShop Team

We have a surprise Product Unlock to announce, which is the Cheerleader Tumbler! This new NPC figure will unlock at 250%, which is also the same goal tied to Cheerleader (Team Captain) Bonus Unlock #2. Reaching that percentage means unlocking both of these at once, and we are almost there!

But wait, there's more! We also have another brand new character to introduce, the Mob Thug! This character is now shown on the Project page along with its own percentage goal to reach, giving the NPC universe an opportunity to keep growing.

Thank you as always for being part of the NPC (Non-Playable Characters) project.

-BigBadMike and the BigBadWorkShop Team

Thanks to everyone who continues to support NPC (Non-Playable Characters), we have a new Bonus Unlock to share with you as part of making this Project even Bigger & Badder!

This applies to the Cheerleader (Team Captain) figure and includes a screaming portrait along with two additional sets of alternate hands. Together, these new accessories can give you a multitude of new ways to tell the stories that you create with your figures. A new goal is now being shown on the Project page, and with additional help, we're hoping to reach it.

And that's not all we have planned. We're also teasing a new Product Unlock, and we'll have more details to share soon.

-BigBadMike and the BigBadWorkShop Team

What an incredible first few days on BigBadLaunchPad! A HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported NPC (Non-Playable Characters). We knew going in there was a lot of buzz around this line, but the demand and turnout far exceeded expectations. We were hopeful from the beginning that a figure line like this would be desirable. Seeing reactions on social media, our convention displays, and through conversations with our audience, gave us a lot of confidence in the NPC brand. So again, THANK YOU!

Although you may not know these characters by name (because they purposely don’t have one), our goal is to make them feel as equally important as those main characters on your shelf and let you create the story. Each NPC was well thought out and designed to show you their personality, their traits, and their emotions. These are crucial things that help make an action figure interesting, and we had to get it right. As collectors ourselves, we understand there is only so much room in a display, so we wanted to make sure we put out a worthy product. We understand NPC may not be for everyone yet, but when they are released, the potential for creative displays, photography, and storytelling is almost limitless. And as we grow NPC, there will be even more opportunities to keep expanding your worlds, dioramas, and imaginations.

As we’ve said before, NPC figures were not just created to put another line on the market, they were created because of a gap that collectors have been wanting for a long time. So once again, we are thrilled to see everything come together and for your massive support. The NPC Project already has all the Bonus Unlocks achieved, and with that said, there is still time left before this Launch Window closes. Don’t worry though, we are actively putting together plans to make the rest of this Launch Window even more interesting. Stay tuned!

BigBadLaunchPad is very intriguing, because it is a brand-new platform on an already well-established domain. Collectors are used to visiting BBTS to add something new to their collection. BigBadLaunchPad is here to further engage that established audience, and a new one, to participate in something special. These Projects are opportunities to not just support a product line, from a variety of manufacturers and creators, but also give you behind the scenes access to things like the creation process and follow milestone moments along the way to release day.

There are three Project types, that each have a Launch Window, or duration of time associated with it. Some things are Ready for Launch, which just means the Project is a go, but when you Follow you will receive a variety of updates and developments.

Then there is Make it Bigger & Badder, which with your support, the products can get even better through Bonus Unlocks, like additional accessories, or even new SKUs. The main thing to note on these first two Project types is that both starting goals will be displayed at 100% funded, because the core products will be made. Then the roadmap for Unlocks begins from there.

Lastly, there is the Collectors Decide. This type will be used when a Project needs and depends on full collector support, and you get to decide if that Project will launch and go into production. This platform is a unique experience that is only going to keep evolving so be sure to keep following for more.

-BigBadMike and the BigBadWorkShop Team

Hey everyone,

Thank you for being here for the very first update on our new product line, NPC (Non-Playable Characters). Whether you have been following BigBadWorkShop or just discovered us through this project, we are glad you are part of it.

This is also the very first project to launch on BigBadLaunchPad, and we could not think of a better way to kick things off. This platform gives us a direct line to you, the collectors, and we are excited to use it to share updates, answer questions, and give you a front row seat as it all comes together.

Now let's talk about NPC.

Forget the heroes and villains for a moment. NPC is about everyday people, the characters who may never be in the spotlight but still play a crucial role in every story they are part of. The ones working tirelessly in the heart of the city. The ones caught in the middle of a late night deal gone sideways. The ones who make a world feel lived in and real. For too long, these background characters have been overlooked, and we think it is time they got some attention of their own.

That is why every figure in this line gets the same level of care we put into our main characters. Superior sculpting, detailed paint work, and thoughtful articulation, all built to meet the standards today's collectors expect. These are not filler pieces. They are the figures that complete your collection and open the door to entirely new dioramas and stories.

That is really what NPC is about. It gives you a new way to build out a scene, whether that is a bustling city street, a tense negotiation, a game on the line, or something straight out of a horror movie. These figures are the people who shape the world around your main characters, and having them on your shelf changes what your displays can say. In the end, that is the whole point of this line: to bring every story to life.

Whether you have been collecting for years or you are just getting started, we hope NPC gives you a reason to step outside the usual world of heroes and villains and build something new.

We are incredibly excited to bring this line into the world, and even more excited to have you along for it. Follow us on social media at (@bigbadworkshop), and drop a comment, or send us a message. We are always listening, and NPC is going to grow with your input along the way.

-BigBadMike and the BigBadWorkShop Team