What Are You Backing? - Non Comics Thread
mwhitt80
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So I back more non-comics projects than comics projects; I thought we might want to talk about cool non-comics projects that show up on our radar.
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Enter a project my wife found last night
Buildies - They are like giant cardboard legos for fort building. They are really cool (the video is great, "Give a kid a pillow and he will build a fort"); we each individually backed the early bird fort kit. They are a little pricey, but awesome.
If you're an aficionado of the golden age of illustration, please help him make his dream a reality.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1694106638/images-magazine-13-the-golden-glory-of-the-art-i-l
These are regular playing cards with special art and backstory. If you're into card games or board games, you should get in on this. Only 9 hours left!
Heads up to @brydeemer, @DryBones, @DoctorDoom, @Zhurrie, @kfreeman, @Greg, @dubbat138, @WetRats, @JohnathanConstantine, @jaydee74, @random73, @Hellsfire, @DavidAkers, @Amalgam_Man, @billydx24, & @shroud68 (all commenters from the Board Game Thread and may be slightly interested in this--cheers!)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neurobellum/the-world-of-cassyno-playing-cards-by-bengal
For the full details, click here.
I'm sure being backed by many creators in the comic book industry helped my uncle's campaign immensely, but despite their strong presence this project wouldn't have been funded without the support of non-professionals as well. One need not be in the art biz to appreciate the illustrative medium, as evident by the outpouring of support for this project.
'Nuff Said
If you're into table top games and have ever played Munchkin or any number of it's expansions/spin-offs, then maybe this would be a fun little project for you (if you haven't, you can purchase the deluxe package for just over $20 at Amazon). The project is already funded so we're just working on the stretch goals right now.
Here's the TableTop episode featuring Munchkin so you know what it's all about:
And I just received an email about poster art... guess who one of the artists is? Someone I've met, at Supershow!
"KATIE COOK is well-known for her commissioned work for Marvel, Star Wars, Fraggle Rock and more, and is the creator of the widely beloved webcomic Gronk: A Monster's Story. She is also the artist for IDW's My Little Pony comic series, based on the popular animated series, which has become a best-seller for all ages. As the daughter of a librarian, she is also a strong believer in the importance of reading (and Reading Rainbow)! You can see more of her work at katiecandraw.typepad.com, and follow her on Twitter as @katiecandraw."
Congrats Katie!
250+ page hardcover of daily sketches!
Mouse Guard: Swords & Strongholds
I should mention, too, that he performs as an actual one-man band; think Dick Van Dyke in the beginning of "Mary Poppins," but folkier/bluesier/generally-hipper. He's a talented, funny, good guy. You've got at least $5 and a song-worthy memory, so give it a shot.
https://kickstarter.com/projects/1524990961/the-economics-of-digital-comics
Anyway he is kickstarting his new line of Edge rods for $150.00
https://kickstarter.com/projects/58394716/edge-first-strike-bass-rods-by-gary-loomis
Handcrafted, organic, single-origin, bean-to-bar, dark chocolate....and it's made not far from where I live.
It's already funded but looks really impressive and more funding just means more likelihood of better stuff.
(Yeah, I'm one of those Trekkies that pretends the JJ Abrams films never happened. :P )
Parody Gnomes, Inc. - Wonder Gnome! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/parodygnomes/parody-gnomes-inc-wonder-gnome
The first is Designers & Dungeons - this is a four volume set (divided into decades) of the history of roleplaying games. It focuses on company histories. I'm currently reading the 70s (the 70s and 80s volumes are available in pdf form to backers at $15.00 & up). It starts with TSR and goes forward.
Next is Kamala Speaks - a biography of one of the great monster heels of wrestling. I heard about this from an interview of Kamala on the Steve Austin Show, and I never a guy from Parts Unknown would be have a soft spoken southern accent
If you are unable to donate, then please spread the word whichever way you can.
https://kickstarter.com/projects/1717674777/gerry-andersons-firestorm-filmed-in-ultramarionati
The first is SumBlox These are number shaped blocks that help young kids with math.
So two 5s stacked are the same size as the 10, or 1 and 3 stacked are the same size as 4. I thought these would be great if you have a young child.
Then there is Salt Pack. A mesh bag that can expand and to different sizes. It's made for saltwater use and allows you to carry most of your basic gear (snorkels, flippers, other stuff). I do outdoor water stuff so I though it might be a good edition to the kayak.
BrickArms - presents custom Mouse Guard minifigures