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    Mustache Playing Cards - a USPC card deck from Vända by David Goldklang

    Mustache themed playing cards + stylish laser cut mustaches

    • 178% funded
    • $17,847 pledged
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    Is there such a thing as classy Solitaire? Find out when you share Mustache playing cards with friends!

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    LANDFILL HARMONIC: Inspiring dreams one note at a time! by Landfill Harmonic

    A heartfelt & moving story of how instruments made from recycled trash bring hope to children whose future is otherwise spiritless.

    Successful!
    • 122% funded
    • $214,129 pledged
    • Funded
      May 15, 2013

    An inspirational work and reminder that creativity is everywhere.

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    HATS FOR CATS by Katester

    Cats need hats! It makes them even more adorable and hilarious. Pledge a little money, receive a homemade cat-hat!

    Successful!
    • 1,410% funded
    • $1,410 pledged
    • Funded
      May 19, 2013

    Gnome hats for cats, people. Amazing.

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    Twisted -- A New Starkid Musical by Team Starkid

    In this unauthorized parody, we take what "Wicked" did for the Witch of the West and apply it to the Royal Vizier from Aladdin.

    Successful!
    • 407% funded
    • $142,564 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 21, 2013

    Stay one step ahead of the bad guys with this cool musical adaptation.

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    The Complete Uncle, by J.P. Martin & Quentin Blake by Marcus Gipps

    All six Uncle books by J.P. Martin, illustrated by Quentin Blake, in one lavish edition with new introductions by Neil Gaiman and more.

    Successful!
    • 416% funded
    • £29,177 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 26, 2013

    A beloved children's series gets a second life and fancy binding!

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    Krosmaster Arena Anime Miniatures Board Game by Japanime Games

    Krosmaster Arena is a miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents!

    Successful!
    • 733% funded
    • $366,562 pledged
    • Funded
      May 01, 2013

    Met the creator of this beautifully designed game--tactical fun!

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    Mini Comics Included: by Mike Moreci, Steve and Tim Seeley by Fifth World Studios

    Six all new 80s-style comics from Tim Seeley, Steve Seeley, and Michael Moreci!

    Successful!
    • 100% funded
    • $19,027 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 03, 2013

    We love the throwback and toy + comic combo!

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    SoundSelf by Robin Arnott

    A euphoric exploration game controlled by your voice for PC, Mac, and Linux.

    Successful!
    • 126% funded
    • $36,766 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 07, 2013

    We caught people enjoying this intriguing experience at PAX East!

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    Echoes - A Short Film by Vantage Point Productions

    David and Jonie's son, Micah, has disappeared into the woods. When he comes home, all is not what it seems in this haunting short film.

    Successful!
    • 103% funded
    • $7,220 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 04, 2013

    Check this out! Vantage Point Productions is also well known from their work on Penny Arcade: The Series.

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    World's Most Super Amazing 100% Awesome Cat Calendar by Kate Funk

    Do you enjoy photos of cats dressed up as magical creatures? Do you use a calendar? Yes? Then we have something awesome for you.

    Successful!
    • 719% funded
    • $25,183 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 10, 2013

    I know one person at ReedPOP who would be thrilled to own this 2014 calendar.

    Okay, I lied, more like 6-8 people...

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    The Gathering: Reuniting Pioneering Artists of Magic by Full Steam Press, LLC

    Rediscover over 35 of the original artists of Magic: The Gathering® reunited to create new paintings for this limited release art book.

    Successful!
    • 468% funded
    • $149,899 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 28, 2013

    This project has it all: history, creative insight, beautiful artwork...you could say it's magical.

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    Custom Urban Vinyl Art Documentary Film by J. Ahern

    A documentary film that will go into the careers and opinions of professional artists controlling the custom vinyl art and toy industry

    Successful!
    • 125% funded
    • $17,159 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 13, 2013

    A fascinating look into the making of custom vinyl art--can't wait to see the finished documentary!

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    Hex The Lost Tribe by Keu Cha

    Strength in Numbers! Join the Lost Tribe and beat back the undead army in this new comic book

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    • 143% funded
    • $35,878 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 14, 2013

    Gorgeous fantasy comics project from Top Cow artist/illustrator Keu Cha.

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    God Hates Astronauts: The Completely Complete Edition by Ryan Browne

    6 years in the making, the web-comic GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS is finally published in one big awesome 180 page hardcover graphic novel!

    Successful!
    • 505% funded
    • $75,770 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 20, 2013

    Completely outstanding project from a great creator - check it out!

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    STORY WAR : The Storytelling Party Game by Cantrip Games

    Story War is an innovative party game where you battle your friends by telling stories, referencing pop culture, and making stuff up!

    Successful!
    • 1,816% funded
    • $363,254 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 22, 2013

    A card game where collaborative imagination equals power!

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    3Doodler: The World's First 3D Printing Pen by WobbleWorks LLC.

    It's a pen that can draw in the air! 3Doodler is the 3D printing pen you can hold in your hand. Lift your imagination off the page!

    Successful!
    • 7,813% funded
    • $2,344,134 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 25, 2013

    With this tool, you can draw ON AIR.

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    Foam Brain Dice: Metals by Andrew Zorowitz

    Help us create a new set of solid metal polyhedral RPG dice! 4 Stretch Goals Completed (Pips, Fudge, Gold, 14mm). Next: Countdown!

    Successful!
    • 285% funded
    • $28,516 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 08, 2013

    These are dice, and they are metal. That's really all you need to know, you should be backing this.

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    AW YEAH COMICS! by Chris Smits

    A NEW line of All-Reader friendly comic books from the minds of Eisner and Harvey Award winning cartoonists Art Baltazar & Franco!

    Successful!
    • 316% funded
    • $47,483 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 07, 2013

    AW YEAH! Art and Franco team up for an excellent comics proposal!

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    CRYAMORE! A True, First-Class Take on the Action-RPG Genre by NostalgiCO

    Whaddaya get when you blend obsolete Steampunk with Zelda, Secret of Mana, & Megaman?

    Successful!
    • 403% funded
    • $242,309 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 26, 2013

    We can't wait to try this game out!

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    The Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner by Lomography

    The Smartphone Film Scanner Offers You a New Way to Instantly Scan and Share 35mm Films Using Your Smartphone.

    Successful!
    • 537% funded
    • $268,702 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 04, 2013

    Undying 35mm love aside, this is a very cool tool for our shutterbug fans.

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    Bill Plympton's CHEATIN' – An Animated Feature Film by Bill Plympton

    "CHEATIN' is my 7th animated feature and the first being done in a hand-painted style with over 40,000 drawings to be colored!"

    Successful!
    • 134% funded
    • $100,916 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 01, 2013

    The artwork in Bill Plympton's latest animation is gorgeous--can't wait to see the final version!

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    Rusty the Rainbow Whale by Broken Compass Studios

    Help Rusty the robot whale in his quest to grow the world's largest rainbow!

    Successful!
    • 102% funded
    • $5,149 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 10, 2013

    Whales? Rainbows? Oddest proposal video ever? Maybe, but Rusty seems like quirky-fun game.

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    Lester's Time Has Come Today by Lester Chambers & Alexis Ohanian

    Music legend Lester Chambers, from The Chambers Brothers, is putting out an album & advocating artists rights. Join him!

    Successful!
    • 156% funded
    • $61,084 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 09, 2013

    Good music, great story, cool way to help an artist produce new work!

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    Peter Pan: The Graphic Novel - Vol. 1 by Renae De Liz

    A Comic Book Graphic Novel based upon the classic story of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. Lovingly adapted & illustrated by Renae DeLiz.

    Successful!
    • 133% funded
    • $64,125 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 20, 2012

    Resolution: must read the original story so I can fully appreciate this new adaptation.

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    To Be Or Not To Be: That Is The Adventure by Ryan North

    The greatest work IN English literature, now in the greatest format OF English literature: a chooseable-path adventure!

    Successful!
    • 2,904% funded
    • $580,905 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 21, 2012

    A fantastic project that complements the original Shakespearean plays makes for multidimensional reading!

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    The Bargain: A Supernatural Graphic Novel Set In The 1950's by K. Barrett

    20 years ago Jackson Connolly signed away his soul. With 3 days left to break the bargain, will he succeed or face the hellhounds?

    Successful!
    • 297% funded
    • $16,342 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 22, 2012

    'Supernatural noir' is no-nonsense nostalgia (with a twist).

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    Showrunners: A Documentary Film by Showrunners Documentary

    A feature-length doc with unprecedented access to today's top TV creators & writers, also known as "Showrunners"

    Successful!
    • 107% funded
    • $86,059 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 25, 2012

    I sense a cosmic connection between us and this documentary... maybe because event planners, quite literally, run everywhere, do everything.

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    Dice Rings by Aaron

    Equip your dice! d20's and more... Now featuring the 3r6, and the Life Counter Ring!

    Successful!
    • 1,495% funded
    • $344,069 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 22, 2012

    The dilemma here is WHICH dice ring(s) do I choose?

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    The Big Feminist BUT by Shannon O'Leary and Joan Reilly

    The Big Feminist BUT is a comics anthology about modern women's--and men's--attitudes towards feminism. BACK IT UP!

    Successful!
    • 116% funded
    • $16,347 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 24, 2012

    Two of the many things I love about life: good conversations, and funny puns. Both are present here, as well as an all-inclusive cast of talent. Check it out!

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    Distance - A Next Generation Arcade Racer by Refract Studios

    Join developers behind the hit racing game Nitronic Rush as they take futuristic arcade racing to the next level!

    Successful!
    • 129% funded
    • $161,981 pledged
    • Funded
      Nov 16, 2012

    Okay this looks amazing, we love us some futuristic racing games!

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    The Saga of Rex: The Animated Film Project by Michel Gagne

    A cute fox is plucked by a spaceship and becomes part of a cosmic adventure. Classical animation based on Michel Gagné's graphic novel.

    Successful!
    • 385% funded
    • $57,875 pledged
    • Funded
      Nov 22, 2012

    The story design is enchanting, and the "behind-the-scenes" layout should be a boon for any animation junkies (my kind of people).

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    "The Goon" Movie... let's KICKSTART this sucker!!! by Blur Studio

    Mobsters. Zombies. Killer robots. Demon priests. Sound like your typical animated film? Didn't think so... now let's get it made!

    Successful!
    • 110% funded
    • $441,900 pledged
    • Funded
      Nov 11, 2012

    Great movie idea from an excellent creator!

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    SCIENCE FICTION LAND {A Stranger Than Fiction Doc} by Judd Ehrlich/Flatbush Pictures

    The unbelievable untold saga behind ARGO. The truth is stranger than (science) fiction.

    Successful!
    • 108% funded
    • $54,012 pledged
    • Funded
      Nov 03, 2012

    Very cool piece of history to share!

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    Sentinels of the Multiverse: Shattered Timelines by GreaterThanGames

    Shattered Timelines is the third expansion to the cooperative comic book card game Sentinels of the Multiverse!

    Successful!
    • 926% funded
    • $185,200 pledged
    • Funded
      Nov 29, 2012

    Another SoTM expansion? Well we already have all the others, AND it is a favorite at our Union Square game night.

    We love this game, you should love it too.

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    Sir, You Are Being Hunted by Big Robot

    Survival and stealth in a procedurally-generated world! Sir, You Are Being Hunted is tweedpunk robo-horror from Big Robot Games.

    Successful!
    • 231% funded
    • £92,551 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 02, 2012

    They had me at procedural generated terrain.

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    Nenetl of the Forgotten Spirits: Part 1 of Comic Miniseries by Vera Greentea

    Support NENETL, a spirited horror comic about a ghost searching for her family & dodging exorcists during the Day of the Dead festival.

    Successful!
    • 239% funded
    • $9,597 pledged
    • Funded
      Oct 31, 2012

    Adorable artwork in a nicely packaged miniseries!

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    Sea Breeze Lane Hardcover Graphic Novel by Trevor Charles

    Sea Breeze Lane is a story about a boy, the Moon, monsters and a little myth called Earth.

    Successful!
    • 112% funded
    • $11,216 pledged
    • Funded
      Oct 06, 2012

    School teacher's real identity is budding comics writer--who knew!? Either way, very cool project.

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    Damage Report by Break From Reality Games

    Shields are down to 40%, Hyper Drive is offline, the captain is out, and an unknown alien vessel is firing on the ship! What do you do?

    Successful!
    • 486% funded
    • $48,642 pledged
    • Funded
      Oct 08, 2012

    Need a new game-night game to impress your gamiest of gamer friends?

    You're welcome.

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    Video Game Orchestra ~Live at Symphony Hall~ Album by Video Game Orchestra

    VGO is recording a LIVE ALBUM of the ultimate ROCKESTRAL GAME MUSIC concert, and bringing it to you!

    Successful!
    • 123% funded
    • $36,998 pledged
    • Funded
      Oct 08, 2012

    Musical movements are the best!

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    Project Eternity by Obsidian Entertainment

    Project Eternity is an isometric, party-based computer RPG set in a new fantasy world developed by Obsidian Entertainment.

    Successful!
    • 362% funded
    • $3,986,929 pledged
    • Funded
      Oct 16, 2012

    Build Mass with Sass - or an incredible CRPG movement!

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    GoldieBlox: The Engineering Toy for Girls by Debbie Sterling

    GoldieBlox is a construction toy + book series starring Goldie, the kid inventor who loves to build.

    Successful!
    • 190% funded
    • $285,881 pledged
    • Funded
      Oct 18, 2012

    Let's build fun together!

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    OUYA: A New Kind of Video Game Console by OUYA

    Cracking open the last closed platform: the TV. A beautiful, affordable console -- built on Android, by the creator of Jambox.

    Successful!
    • 904% funded
    • $8,596,474 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 09, 2012

    We're intrigued to see where this project goes.

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    Penny Arcade Sells Out by Penny Arcade

    People ask how they can support Penny Arcade in a way that doesn't involve shirts or looking at ads, and we think we've found a way.

    Successful!
    • 211% funded
    • $528,144 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 15, 2012

    An interesting experiment from our friends over at Penny Arcade!

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    John K's "Cans Without Labels" by John Kricfalusi

    From John Kricfalusi, creator of Ren and Stimpy, comes "Cans Without Labels", a George Liquor Cartoon.

    Successful!
    • 124% funded
    • $136,723 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 17, 2012

    Ren & Stimpy creator wants to produce a new show. It's gonna be amaaaaaazing!

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    CreatureBox: THE MONSTER VOLUME by CreatureBox

    5 years in the making, a 140 page hardcover book packed with spacemen, eerie monsters and crazed robots from CreatureBox.

    Successful!
    • 1,211% funded
    • $175,620 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 22, 2012

    140 pages of monster and space-related goodness.

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    reMIND: Volume 2 & Box Set by Jason Brubaker

    reMIND is an award winning, all ages graphic novel in a beautiful full color, hard bound, numbered and signed book.

    Successful!
    • 448% funded
    • $107,542 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 22, 2012

    True story: I held back on getting Vol 1 because I wanted to get both acts in one shot. Now that Vol 2's done I am SO EXCITED TO READ THIS!

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    Volgarr the Viking by Crazy Viking Studios

    Hardcore 16-bit style action from the golden era of arcade games, reimagined for today!

    Successful!
    • 222% funded
    • $39,964 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 23, 2012

    16 bit throwback game with a Viking protagonist AND heavy metal soundtrack?! Oh man, I can barely process this...

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    Unmasked: The New Age Heroes Volume 1 by Michael Sarrao

    A young reporter stands against violent superheroes determined to execute the world's greatest villain, a near comatose 97 year old

    Successful!
    • 179% funded
    • $14,362 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 26, 2012

    Want to see who all the masked characters are!

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    LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS by Gail Simone/Jim Calafiore

    When the caped heroes of the world's safest city inexplicably all turn into homicidal lunatics, no one is safe.

    Successful!
    • 346% funded
    • $117,660 pledged
    • Funded
      Sep 14, 2012

    Super cool project from a couple of veteran comic creators!

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    The Pon&Zi Artbook by Jeff Thomas

    The complete collection of Pon&Zi webcomics, finally available in print as an artbook, is sure to tug your heartstrings.

    Successful!
    • 517% funded
    • $51,751 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 01, 2012

    For those who love to love, and aim to share their love with other lovely lovers.

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    Nothing is Forgotten, a collection of short stories by Ryan Andrews

    Sarah and the Seed, Our Bloodstained Roof, and Nothing is Forgotten bound together in a beautiful book.

    Successful!
    • 595% funded
    • $38,725 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 01, 2012

    I recall seeing the first part of this story about a year ago. Happy to see it receive the binding it deserves!

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    Moon Intern by LarryPixel

    Space! Love! Exploration! Action! As the newest heroic Moon Intern! Fix Machines, Deliver Packages and Fight Evil! Love your Soulmate!

    Successful!
    • 143% funded
    • $43,054 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 07, 2012

    Neat, customizable game play and a far cooler internship that I've ever had...

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    TOME by 44FLOOD

    limited edition oversized hardcover anthology with a collective of artists exploring the comic book, painting, and musical art forms

    Successful!
    • 720% funded
    • $132,538 pledged
    • Funded
      Aug 08, 2012

    An absolutely stunning collection of art, creative thought and music.

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    Castle Crashers Necromancer Figurine by The Behemoth

    We’re hoping to bring the Necromancer, a character from our video game Castle Crashers, to tangible existence through this project.

    Successful!
    • 639% funded
    • $31,992 pledged
    • Funded
      Jul 21, 2012

    This little guy would be the perfect foil to my archer!

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    Sid Sackson Signature Series - Sleuth, Venture and Monad by Gryphon and Eagle Games

    A collection of fantastic card games by legendary game designer Sid Sackson.

    Successful!
    • 261% funded
    • $15,683 pledged
    • Funded
      Jul 19, 2012

    Seeking variety in your card games? This Sid Sackson retrospective features 3 reprints of his (many a) beloved games.

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    War of Currents Playing Cards by WoC Cards

    56 Card Bicycle Deck. The War of Currents Playing Cards feature Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison's battle over POWER and LIGHT!

    Successful!
    • 172% funded
    • $14,683 pledged
    • Funded
      Jul 16, 2012

    Let's be honest: nerds love Tesla, and everyone loves good card designs.

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    ORPHANS Volume 1 - A digital / print graphic novel project by Eric Palicki

    Alexis Quinn has positioned himself as a uniquely 21st century Robin Hood, saving lives with stolen technology.

    Successful!
    • 101% funded
    • $12,731 pledged
    • Funded
      Jun 28, 2012

    Interesting comic project with a cool protagonist and digital comic focus.

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    DIGESTATE: a food & eating themed comic anthology by J.T. Yost

    An anthology of comics dealing with the theme of food & eating. Featuring over 50 indie comic artists in over 250 pages!

    Successful!
    • 154% funded
    • $6,952 pledged
    • Funded
      Jun 29, 2012

    Food. Comics. Anthology. SOLD.

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    Durance by Bully Pulpit Games

    Durance is Jason Morningstar’s take on life in a far-future penal colony. It's a fast-paced, low-prep, collaborative tabletop game.

    Successful!
    • 549% funded
    • $27,458 pledged
    • Funded
      Jul 03, 2012

    A tabletop game based on life in a future penal colony? Sign us up!

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    CLANG by Subutai Corporation

    Neal Stephenson wants to revolutionize sword fighting video games.

    Successful!
    • 105% funded
    • $526,125 pledged
    • Funded
      Jul 09, 2012

    When he's not weaving tales he is the greatest swordsman in the multiverse!

    The video alone is amazing.

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    Goblins Drool, Fairies Rule! by Springboard ... Powered by Game Salute

    A card game of rhyme and reason for kids of all ages.

    Successful!
    • 542% funded
    • $27,127 pledged
    • Funded
      Jun 17, 2012

    This whimsical educational card game also features lovely illustrations.

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    'Sullivan's Sluggers', Baseball Horror Graphic Novel by Mark Andrew Smith

    'Sullivan's Sluggers', is a 200 page Hardcover baseball horror graphic novel by James Stokoe and Mark Andrew Smith.

    Successful!
    • 1,627% funded
    • $97,626 pledged
    • Funded
      Jun 16, 2012

    Baseball playing monster killers with enviable facial hair? NO STRIKE IN SIGHT, just Homeruns.

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    Tammany Hall by Pandasaurus Games

    Tammany Hall is a board game of backstabbing, corruption, temporary alliances and taking power at all costs.

    Successful!
    • 432% funded
    • $151,483 pledged
    • Funded
      Jun 16, 2012

    Everyone deserves to be mayor of NYC for a day...

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    Daisy Kutter Reprint Project by Kazu Kibuishi

    We want more copies of Daisy Kutter: The Last Train, and we think that maybe you do, too!

    Successful!
    • 2,597% funded
    • $51,955 pledged
    • Funded
      Jun 07, 2012

    Support the reprint of a great story and its compelling illustrations!

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    Arcade Brewery by Arcade Brewery

    Arcade Brewery connects the public to their beers from conception to consumption, letting you create labels and our beer recipes.

    Successful!
    • 109% funded
    • $32,760 pledged
    • Funded
      May 24, 2012

    Microbrews that benefit comic artists through label illustrations? All in.

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    The Graphic Textbook by Reading With Pictures

    A comic that every teacher will actually want to use... and a textbook that every student will actually want to read!

    Successful!
    • 119% funded
    • $77,420 pledged
    • Funded
      May 17, 2012

    Great to see a project where the comics support education and vice versa!

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    The Antler Boy and Other Stories by Jake Parker

    A collection of short stories by Jake Parker, beautifully printed with a hard cover binding.

    Successful!
    • 1,425% funded
    • $85,532 pledged
    • Funded
      May 16, 2012

    Great to see many of Jake's fun short stories consolidated into one book (some of his stories can be found in Villard's FLIGHT Anthologies). Check it out!

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    Kittens in a Blender: The Card Game by Redshift Games

    A dark-whimsical card game suitable for family play yet with enough tongue-in-scheek humor to satisfy any gamer.

    Successful!
    • 138% funded
    • $20,802 pledged
    • Funded
      May 13, 2012

    If you like dark, tilted, irreverent humor, kitchen appliances and absolutely adorable artwork, then this is your card game!

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    Knock Down Barns - You Can Always Build Again by Greg Burhop

    Build, destroy and repeat, with blocks made of reclaimed barn wood. Started in the south. Made in Chicago. Enjoyed all over the world.

    Successful!
    • 252% funded
    • $14,401 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 29, 2012

    The frenetic pace looks perfect for hilarious physics (I envision block explosions). Play it for the good of all combat gamers!

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    Anathema - Funding Issues 2-6! by Rachel Deering

    Mercy has given up everything to stop the nefarious cult of ravens before they can resurrect an ancient evil. Help her on this journey!

    Successful!
    • 120% funded
    • $24,076 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 30, 2012

    I (Kristin) fully admit that I am a scaredy cat, but when a talented horror comics comes along, I have to give it props. Bonus: the art is gorgeous

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    Grimm Fairy Tales Animated Series ( Zenescope ) by Joe Brusha

    Grimm Fairy Tales is one of the longest running independent comics today and with your help it will be made into an Animated Series!!!

    Successful!
    • 107% funded
    • $188,970 pledged
    • Funded
      May 01, 2012

    Interned at a cartoon production studio some years ago, so I KNOW how much effort goes into making a (great) animated series. I really like that the project's backers get to see how everything comes together—speaking from experience, it's pretty cool to observe.

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    The Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes by Jess Nevins

    An exhaustively complete guide to the heroes and heroines of comic books' Golden Age, 1935-1949, in print and as a web site.

    Successful!
    • 261% funded
    • $15,671 pledged
    • Funded
      May 04, 2012

    This is a great project to introduce comic newbies into the art form's rich history and give longtime enthusiasts a definitive resource!

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    ReincarNATE Graphic Novel by Michael Moreci

    A crime noir graphic novel from the creator of Image's Hoax Hunters! Nate McCoy has a gift--he can see the peopel he reincarnated from.

    Successful!
    • 120% funded
    • $9,926 pledged
    • Funded
      May 04, 2012

    Challengers Comics put us on to this Chicago local gem. Compelling story AND great art must be shared!

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    Wasteland 2 by inXile entertainment

    Wasteland 2 is a sequel to the amazingly popular 1988 RPG Wasteland and the post-apocalyptic predecessor to the Fallout Series.

    Successful!
    • 325% funded
    • $2,933,252 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 17, 2012

    Top down RPG's are how I wasted many hours of my life back in the day, this promises to bring them back.

    THIS IS AMAZING!

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    Husbands the Series Season 2 by teamhusbands

    Help us make Season 2 of Husbands the Series a reality!

    Successful!
    • 120% funded
    • $60,000 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 18, 2012

    Sometimes our show's guests help us, and other times we help our guests. In this case, it's the latter, and we couldn't be prouder to support Jane Espenson & Cheeks to make it through Season 2!

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    The Banner Saga by Stoic

    A mature, story-driven, turn-based strategy game steeped in viking culture, by three game industry veterans.

    Successful!
    • 723% funded
    • $723,886 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 20, 2012

    Okay, this looks beyond badass, we had to add this to our list.

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    Velociraptor! Cannibalism! by Board Raptor Games

    Velociraptor! Cannibalism! is a card game of survival, mutation, and stealing body parts.

    Successful!
    • 1,090% funded
    • $43,619 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 20, 2012

    Terrorizing cute animals for power bonuses, eating your friends for fun, being classy with a monocle—sounds a perfectly delightful card game for us to play in the office!

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    #sharemyHeart by Justin Castaneda

    Heart is a children's book about love and acceptance.

    Successful!
    • 129% funded
    • $4,526 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 22, 2012

    It's hard not to like the sweet premise and designs from this C2E2 guest (and Chicago native)!

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    Artisan Dice by Charlie Brumfield

    Handmade Dice for the Discerning Gamer

    Successful!
    • 30,514% funded
    • $91,542 pledged
    • Funded
      Apr 07, 2012

    For the discerning nerd who appreciates the finer things in life.

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    Into the Crimson Light, Ken Meyer Jr.'s dramatic macabre art by kenmeyerjr

    This book collects a selection of the dramatic and sometimes macabre art of illustrator, Ken Meyer Jr.

    Successful!
    • 126% funded
    • $3,024 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 24, 2012

    Given Ken's extensive portfolio (and watercolor prowess...oh man, I LOVE watercolors), we imagine the art in this book will be stunning.

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    Contact lens case for the 21st Century by Tim Pendleton

    A great update of contact lens cases to actually make them useful with a built in date reminder and travel mirror.

    Successful!
    • 311% funded
    • $3,116 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 24, 2012

    A simple, little product that is simple to use and excellent for travelers—Yes, I wear contacts.

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    Benign Kingdom by Benign Kingdom

    A series of 4 art books by webcomics artists Yuko Ota, Becky Dreistadt, Evan Dahm, and KC Green.

    Successful!
    • 332% funded
    • $59,775 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 24, 2012

    Buckets of talent in Benign Kingdom's plucky troupe. Their individual works are equally great, too!

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    Farmageddon - The frenetic farming game by Phillip Kilcrease

    Plant and harvest crops for fun and profit! Failing that, steal or blow up your neighbor's crops instead. That'll show 'em!

    Successful!
    • 505% funded
    • $25,274 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 04, 2012

    Would love to see this played en masse at summertime farmers' markets.

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    LINX: the drinking straw construction game. by Patrick Martinez

    LINX: the drinking straw construction game.

    Successful!
    • 104% funded
    • $31,435 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 04, 2012

    First, we scored a Trebuchet, then we move to Skallops, and now we found LINX.

    We might have a building addiction.

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    Obos by Really Brothers

    Obos are unique figurine toys with attachable parts. The more you have, the more creative you can be. Eco-friendly. Good design.

    Successful!
    • 369% funded
    • $23,996 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 06, 2012

    'Customized toy building' is a synonym for FUN.

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    /////// R⊘B⊘T Envy /////// by Dave Punk

    Robots are so freakin' cool! They deserve their own book. So I'm making one!!!

    Successful!
    • 110% funded
    • $4,218 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 07, 2012

    Our friend Patrick Brower at Challengers Comics + Conversation put us on to this project. Be the envy of your non-robo-savvy friends.

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    Tendril - Custom Playing Cards from Encarded by Paul Carpenter

    Tendril is a new deck of playing cards, printed by the US Playing Card Company. It is unlike any black deck you've seen...

    Successful!
    • 208% funded
    • $41,648 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 10, 2012

    A collector's poker card set that features beautiful design work and 25% magical mischief.

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    Double Fine Adventure by Double Fine Productions

    An adventure game from Tim Schafer, Double Fine, and YOU!

    Successful!
    • 834% funded
    • $3,336,371 pledged
    • Funded
      Mar 13, 2012

    To be a fly on the wall at a game design studio is an incredible opportunity. And the game sounds incredible!

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    Ninjasaur: Volume One by Jason Horn

    Ninjasaur: Volume One is an all ages,150 page graphic novel that collects every preposterous Ninjasuar story ever told...and more.

    Successful!
    • 154% funded
    • $3,095 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 20, 2012

    What really caught my attention on this project, besides how unabashedly fun it seems, are the behind-the-scenes sketches (LOVE to see the creative process-in-motion) and a RHINOSAMURAI. Seriously.

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    Space Space Shooter T-Shirt by GoshaDole

    Hoping to do a small run of shirts featuring a design I made from my animation for Disko Warp Music's song "Space Space Shooter".

    Successful!
    • 322% funded
    • $1,610 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 20, 2012

    What's not to like about an über kawaii t-shirt design that features an evil intergalactic spiraling portal?

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    Skittykitts - An Addictively Fun Card Game by Jay Schultz and George Rockwell

    Will you be the Princess, the Wizard, the Bat, or the Fool? Play your cards right, crush your friends, and have a great time!

    Successful!
    • 244% funded
    • $7,335 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 14, 2012

    The enlightened space raccoon can show you the way towards inner peace and happiness.

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    The Order of the Stick Reprint Drive by Rich Burlew

    Help us reprint the out-of-print The Order of the Stick books to reach new readers (and let existing fans complete their collections).

    Successful!
    • 2,171% funded
    • $1,254,120 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 21, 2012

    The following webcomic compilation project brings back fond MMORPG memories.

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    Oh Expletive: Zombies, Unicorns and 8-bit Creatures! by Safwat Saleem

    Hand-made screenprints & t-shirts about the best things life has to offer: zombies, unicorns, 8-bit creatures and knife fights.

    Successful!
    • 1,066% funded
    • $32,000 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 10, 2012

    No words, just look, it's...

    Yes.

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    Plume: Chapter One by K.lynn

    Plume is a web comic series set in the Old West about a girl named Vesper Grey and her supernatural companion, Corrick.

    Successful!
    • 301% funded
    • $9,050 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 09, 2012

    My first impression, upon watching the projoect's video, was 'spaghetti manga'.

    I like both of those words, and then I noticed the author is geographical neighbors with C2E2's home base. Pass the awesome-sauce.

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    Skallops: Build Big! by Michael Woods

    Skallops are laser-cut clips that attach to regular playing cards in dozens of ways, letting you build anything that you can imagine.

    Successful!
    • 902% funded
    • $65,904 pledged
    • Funded
      Feb 01, 2012

    The ReedPOP office already has a Trebuchet in place; these will make a nice addition to our arsenal. Beware.

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    Thor: Unkillable Thunder Christ by Eric M. Esquivel

    A comic book about what it means to be human, even when you're a God. Also there are explosions. Big ones.

    Successful!
    • 336% funded
    • $3,360 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 28, 2012

    A retelling of Norse mythology with a humanistic edge. Oh, and there will be explosions? Sold!

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    See Potential by Emily Schiffer

    Envisioning positive change and mobilizing Chicago's South Side community through large-scale public photography instillations.

    Successful!
    • 133% funded
    • $13,395 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 18, 2012

    Great Chicago-based project founded on community pride, art and basic farming tactics. #realtalktuesday

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    1000 Days of Drawing by Chris Piascik

    I have posted 1000 daily drawings on my website. I am going to produce a book showcasing all of them.

    Successful!
    • 329% funded
    • $18,117 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 18, 2012

    A simple resolution created a mighty-cool collection of typography and illustration.

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    Modern Hanafuda by Sarah

    Hanafuda cards, are beautifully illustrated Japanese playing cards that can be used to play a wide variety of games.

    Successful!
    • 209% funded
    • $12,578 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 14, 2012

    This project is a perfect fit for us, and what's even better is Sarah is a friend.

    The cards she has created are beautiful, and we really want to see this succeed.

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    Cautionary Fables and Fairy tales: A comic anthology by Kel McDonald

    A 200 page black and white fairytale comic collection,

    Successful!
    • 120% funded
    • $10,863 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 12, 2012

    We love the combination of new (current and up-and-coming artists) + old (timeless stories worth passing down).

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    Biochemies DNA Molecule Plush Dolls by Jun Axup

    Cute molecule plush dolls that magnetically interact for science education and outreach.

    Successful!
    • 421% funded
    • $33,706 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 06, 2012

    Plushies that help children and adults AND nerds enjoy science? Yes.

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    SNOWBIRD: a graphic novel by Erin Wilson

    A hauntingly honest graphic novel depicting the winter of 2010 in the radical artist and musician community of New Orleans.

    Successful!
    • 135% funded
    • $9,456 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 31, 2011

    This looks like a fantastic addition to our curated page!

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    Mustache & Monster Mugs by Roxie Speth

    Unique hand-made pottery with lots of character. Send in your mustache mug shots!

    Successful!
    • 117% funded
    • $4,993 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 30, 2011

    I like my cappuccino classy.

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    Gift Couture: Premium Wrapping Paper Sets by Sarah Fay & Justin Colt

    A start-up company that offers coordinated wrapping paper lines, each featuring a unique concept & original designs.

    Successful!
    • 211% funded
    • $16,713 pledged
    • Funded
      Jan 01, 2012

    I'd suggest a vege-burger alternative, but either way you cut it (no pun), this elevates gift-giving to delicious proportions.

    Added around lunchtime.

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    Harvey Pekar Library Statue: Comics as Art & Literature Desk by Harvey Pekar Estate

    Harvey steps off an AMERICAN SPLENDOR page & onto a public library desk to celebrate making words and pictures... COMICS!

    Successful!
    • 127% funded
    • $38,356 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 05, 2011

    A nice tribute to an "unsung" hero of underground comics. Plus his humor is on-par with what C2E2 fans enjoy reading, so it's a win-win. We'd love to see photos of people w/the memorial once it's made!

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    Shuteye: a Graphic Novel by Sarah Becan by Sarah Becan

    A series of six darkly intimate comics: stories woven together with the thick fibers of dreams, powerfully real, yet entirely imagined.

    Successful!
    • 131% funded
    • $7,871 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 19, 2011

    A strong concept evokes emotions, and this thoughtful premise (where the protagonist in the new story awakes from the past story) intrigued us.

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    Miskatonic School for Girls Deck Building Game by Luke Peterschmidt

    The Miskatonic School for Girls is the first deck building game where you get to build your opponent's deck! Plus, it has Cthulhu!

    Successful!
    • 554% funded
    • $63,763 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 05, 2011

    We played a demo of this game with creators the other night—it's mischief at its finest, plus the art's fantastic!

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    Z-Ward: a survival-horror Parsely game by Jared A. Sorensen

    The seventh and most terrifying game yet in the Parsely series. The goal? Help your sister escape Z-Ward...or die trying.

    Successful!
    • 769% funded
    • $7,694 pledged
    • Funded
      Nov 30, 2011

    We've been a fan of Parsley Games ever since this famous incident at PAX East: http://www.youtube.com/watch…
    Sorensen's also been an excellent PAX panelist, and has FANTASTIC hair.

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    BlindSide: The Audio Adventure Video Game by Aaron & Mike

    BlindSide is a survival/horror adventure game with no graphics at all. Navigate a 3D world using only your ears and what's between them

    Successful!
    • 202% funded
    • $14,191 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 01, 2011

    This looks (or rather sounds) fantastic!

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    Sanitarium: Can you Escape? by Chris Cieslik

    Locked away in a creepy cell, confused and dazed...thoughts of escape. Search for your things and get out before its too late!

    Successful!
    • 130% funded
    • $6,506 pledged
    • Funded
      Dec 19, 2011

    We've kept an eye on Asmadi Games ever since "We Didn't Playtest This At All" was HUGE at PAX Prime a few years ago, this latest project looks like another amazing game.