Let’s Kickstart This: Ashen Oath Action Figures

By Nolan P. Smith

Editor | Pastrami Nation

Welcome back to Let’s Kickstart This, where we spotlight crowdfunding projects that deserve your attention—and your support. Today, we’re taking a closer look at a project that blends striking design with deep storytelling: Ashen Oath.

Here are the details straight from the Kickstarter page:

“Welcome to Ashen Oath; a 1/12 scale, Dark Fantasy line of action figures produced and designed by Brian Burke of Von Burke Studios. The story of Ashen Oath is a tragic telling of an unexpected hero thrown into a merciless world fueled by revenge and self discovery. The Ashen Oath: The Mortem Song wave will consist of 6 premium action figures.”

“I’d like to present Ashen Oath, a 1:12 scale (Approximately 7″ tall) Dark Fantasy action figure line based in a bleak, and gritty world glimmered with moments of hope. These action figures feature 30+ points of articulation, and come with a wide range of hand poses and accessories. Each painted in a way that embraces the dark fantasy aesthetic of the Ashen Oath world. When you hold an Ashen Oath action figure, you will quickly understand that they are not simply toys; they’re art pieces curated with a great depth of story, extreme passion and meticulous design.”

What immediately stands out about Ashen Oath is its commitment to tone and worldbuilding. This is a line that isn’t afraid to lean into the darker side of fantasy—while still leaving room for moments of hope and heroism. That balance is difficult to pull off, but it’s exactly what gives the project its identity.

From a collector’s standpoint, the features are impressive. A 1/12 scale with over 30 points of articulation puts these figures right in line with some of the best modern collectibles on the market. Add in the variety of accessories, expressive hand options, and detailed paint applications, and you’re looking at figures designed not just for display—but for storytelling, posing, and photography.

But what really elevates Ashen Oath is the passion behind it. Independent projects like this are where we often see the most creativity, the most risk-taking, and the most heart. Brian Burke isn’t just producing figures—he’s building a world, one character at a time. That kind of vision deserves attention, and more importantly, it deserves support.

Crowdfunding is all about helping ideas become reality. When you back a project like Ashen Oath, you’re not just pre-ordering a figure—you’re helping launch a new creative universe. You’re supporting an artist’s vision and contributing to something that wouldn’t exist otherwise.

If you’re a fan of dark fantasy, highly detailed action figures, or simply want to support an ambitious independent project, this is one worth checking out.

Let’s help make Ashen Oath a reality—back the project today:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ashenoath/ashen-oath-action-figures

Until next time, keep those Kickstarters coming.