by William Palmatary

Mindworks - End of Year Update 2025

A year of challenges, lessons, and a complete transformation 2025 has been one of the toughest years Mindworks has ever faced. Amid many great moments, the year pushed us to our limits: sometimes to the edge of defeat. The world is changing at a pace that makes it difficult to keep up; often, we are still solving one issue when an even bigger one appears overnight. But one thing never changed: our mission.We remain fully committed to delivering the highest quality possible, at any cost to us, never at your expense. This focus, combined with the extraordinary art and craftsmanship we work with, helped us navigate this difficult year and prepare for the future. Our recent Kickstarter taught us invaluable lessons: some inspiring, some very harsh. Those lessons became the catalyst for a major transformation. Starting this month, Mindworks is evolving to become more reliable, more transparent, and more sustainable. A New Ecosystem: Simpler, Healthier, Stronger To ensure long-term stability, we have restructured our entire operational model: Two Separate Websites To provide faster service and reduce customs issues, Mindworks now operates through two dedicated regional websites: EU / Rest of the World: mindworkseu.com U.S.: mindworksus.com This ensures cleaner logistics, faster delivery, and fewer complications. In-Stock Products Only We are permanently ending made-to-order production.This model no longer works for us, and bringing it back would put the entire project at risk. From now on, you can only purchase items that are physically in our warehouses. 90% of the Catalog Temporarily Removed Most products have been placed on hold. They will gradually return throughout 2026 in small waves only when the real inventory is ready. This prevents delays and protects quality. A New, Clearer Preorder Structure Preorders stay, but with a new format: Open for 1-2 months May include an exclusive item Fixed 25% discount (our new maximum discount) Older codes remain valid until March 2026 This creates predictability for you and stability for us. More Accessible Products: Resin Tiers To make Mindworks more inclusive without compromising quality, we are introducing three product tiers. These allow us to offer different price points while preserving our highest-end artistry. A New Ecosystem: Simpler, Healthier, Stronger To ensure long-term stability, we have restructured our entire operational model: Two Separate Websites To provide faster service and reduce customs issues, Mindworks now operates through two dedicated regional websites: EU / Rest of the World: mindworkseu.com U.S.: mindworksus.com This ensures cleaner logistics, faster delivery, and fewer complications. In-Stock Products Only We are permanently ending made-to-order production.This model no longer works for us, and bringing it back would put the entire project at risk. From now on, you can only purchase items that are physically in our warehouses. 90% of the Catalog Temporarily Removed Most products have been placed on hold. They will gradually return throughout 2026 in small waves only when the real inventory is ready. This prevents delays and protects quality. A New, Clearer Preorder Structure Preorders stay, but with a new format: Open for 1-2 months Include an exclusive item Fixed 25% discount (our new maximum discount) Older codes remain valid until March 2026 This creates predictability for you and stability for us. More Accessible Products: Resin Tiers To make Mindworks more inclusive without compromising quality, we are introducing three product tiers. These allow us to offer different price points while preserving our highest-end artistry. Standard Tier Quality models, manufactured through an innovative process using a new resin type and finished by our HQ team in Italy. They may require light cleaning and come at a more accessible price: perfect for newcomers or long-time fans exploring new lines. Legacy Tier Limited models produced entirely in-house in Italy with higher refinement and almost zero cleanup. This tier continues the traditional Mindworks quality that collectors have trusted for years. Collector Tier Ultra-limited releases made completely in-house, requiring no cleaning, delivered in premium packaging with numbered certificates, exclusive variants, and unique extras. These pieces are true once-in-a-lifetime collectibles, the pinnacle of Mindworks artistry.   Growing by Reducing We are deliberately trimming down in some areas so we can grow stronger in others. Every decision made this year (even the toughest ones) was essential for the survival of Mindworks and the future of the brand.     An explosive End of the Year We worked for more than a year on today’s release: our very first officially licensed Sideshow display figure.We are honored and excited to present:Court Of The Dead: Death Supreme 1:20 Figure Measuring 7” tall with a 3” diameter base, Death Supreme is available for pre-order now!We have poured everything we had into this project, and we truly hope it will be met with your warm support and thriving enthusiasm!We also have other new releases enlarging our offer!Starting with Bjorn Hurri's Signature Series, starring:Heavy Orc Destroyer & Gnome Bruiser Patrick J. Jones Artist Palette - Paint SetMindworks Heavy Body Acrylics range gets wider with this new amazing Paint Set dedicated and co-designed by Patrick J. Jones! This new Artist Palette brings all the vivid, exotic, yet mysterious tones that we all appreciated and loved in Patrick's paintings.  These colors are now yours to master!And to test at their best these new tints, here are two new additions to our Academic Bust series:Palace of Medusa & Sacrifice Academic Bust   Looking Toward 2026 We hope this update brings clarity and reassurance.Yes, 2025 has been incredibly difficult, but we are emerging from it with a stronger foundation, a clearer strategy, and renewed determination. We truly believe 2026 will be an extraordinary year for Mindworks: filled with new collections, better service, and a healthier, more sustainable structure built for the long run. To everyone who supported us through this turbulent year:your patience, trust, and loyalty are the reason Mindworks is still here.Thank you for staying with us.Matteo