$7000 Stretch Goal: GET! Poll enclosed!
about 8 years ago
– Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 09:25:23 PM
Hello everyone! We've HIT the $7,000 stretch goal which means we have another sticker pack for me to make! This sticker pack will be available in the options for the Librarian tiers as well as an add-on option after the campaign is concluded. It will feature multiple expressions of a character of YOUR GUYS' choice!
So with that in mind, do me a favor and drop a vote on this poll? http://www.strawpoll.me/11683728 Thanks a million!
In other news, that means we've revealed the $10,000 stretch goal: a TSSSF mini-pack!! Prior to working on Tamberlane I was artist and designer and game engineer for a project called Twilight Sparkle's Secret Shipfic Folder: a parody fan game based around My Little Pony. We've since moved on to other projects but I occasionally like making cards for the game and I feel like I could have a lot of fun with MLP-verse Tamberlane characters!
The pack will contain 7 cards, and it will be added AUTOMATICALLY to $50+ tiers and available as an add-on to everyone.
Finally, I have a photo for you! The first batch of Piper keychains came in!! Don't they look amazing? I'm so excited!
Printer Update
about 8 years ago
– Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 07:49:25 PM
Hey guys!
So, the more funding this kickstarter has gotten, the more books I'm going to have to order. Which is FANTASTIC, mind you! But it means that I've migrated out of POD territory and into offset printing.
This has some amazing benefits: with additional funding, I can add cool things like SPOT UV GLOSS and FRENCH FLAPS (oh my gosh???). I can order more books so I have them on hand for conventions and Amazon and My Dreamy Star.
The downside, of course, is that it's going to take longer for the books to get here, since they'll be printing from China instead of from California! This Kickstarter was put together assuming the 3-day turnaround guarantee from R. A. Comics (which, by the way, if you're printing a short run of under 300 books, I HIGHLY recommend them. They're AMAZING, and their customer service is top-notch!)
So! Although I did put in some padding on the delivery dates originally (I expected, truly, to be done in December this year but just to be safe I put the delivery dates as February), I want to make 100% sure that the book is tip-top quality and the books will be delivered when they are delivered. I'm PRETTY sure they should still be done by February but at the very least, I'll be posting lots and lots of pictures and updates as things progress.
I'm very excited to be able to use Print Ninja for this book -- and so grateful to all of you for backing me and making that possible!!
Print Reveal: Hang In There!
about 8 years ago
– Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 09:49:15 PM
I SUPPOSE since there's only a WEEK left of this Kickstarter that we'd better get rolling on revealing some more things, huh??
Well, with that in mind, I give to you... the SECOND PRINT!
Because I am a big ol' dork, I had to model a print somewhat after the fabled "hang in there" kitten poster! And what better kittens to be hanging in there than Piper and Anthony?
This is just one of the 3 print designs that are available for folks to choose from. I hope you guys are excited!
7 DAYS REMAIN and we're $327 away from the next stretchgoal: STICKERS!
And if you want a little hint for what the $10,000 stretch goal might be, I've got a little bit of something for you...
Second Sticker Design + Addons + Sticker Stretch Goal!
about 8 years ago
– Tue, Nov 08, 2016 at 12:45:25 PM
Good morning, everyone!
Today's a wonderful day: the next sticker sheet design will be REVEALED! Drumroll please!
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And here we have it, a lovely sheet of Belfry Stickers!
Excited? I am. I really like these Belfry stickers. I can't wait to put em everywhere! This sticker sheet will be Kickstarter-Exclusive and will be available as an Add-on for all backers.
Speaking of add-ons, I've added a graphic for how to add items onto your order, by popular demand! All additional merch designs are available for the add-on shop as we continue to climb our stretch goals!
And by the way?? How amazing are you guys?? I can't believe we've already topped $6,000. That means we're less than $1,000 away from the next stretch goal: another sticker sheet! Some facts about this new sticker sheet:
- The sticker sheet will be a single character with different expressions -- much like the Belfry sheet. The character will be determined by a vote by you guys!!
- The $100 and $110 tiers will still get 2 total sticker sheets, and will get to choose their sheets from the options. (If you want all three, use the add-ons option!)
I think that's it for now -- thank you all for your awesome support! Let's keep the ball rolling into the next week! I know a number of you will be VERY interested in the $10,000 reward, so... Woohoo!!!
Love,
Caytlin "Pixel Prism" Vilbrandt
Update #2: Stretch Goals, Piper Keychain, and more!
about 8 years ago
– Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 09:39:16 AM
Good news, everyone!
First off, WOW. We've shot past $4,000 and we're still gaining! As of the time of this writing, there is only ONE $100 tier left. Goodness gracious! You guys are amazing!!
I hadn't originally planned on doing any stretch goals -- recent health issues have made extra work a bit difficult. But after brainstorming with some friends, I think I've come up with a few that will still keep costs down, AND work down, and still be of interest to you guys!
As such, there is now a handy-dandy stretch goal graphic on the front page:
In addition, I've opened up another 25 of the highest tier -- but now that the early birds have taken all the $100-value ones, the next bunch are $110. There will be no more opened up after that -- 50 is definitely my limit for book sketching!
And finally, I present to you the Kickstarter-exclusive Piper keychain in all her glory!
I hope you guys are having a great day! Keep your eyes peeled for more updates -- and if you're interested in those stretch goals, share the campaign with your friends! (Or maybe even ... up your pledge??)
Enjoy!
