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Al Billings

Oakland, CA

Mozillian, Geek, Zen Buddhist Priest, Would-be Scholar, Co-founder and President of Ace Monster Toys, an Oakland Hackerspace.

  1. 5 days ago
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    Al Billings
    backed a project

    MaKey MaKey: An Invention Kit for Everyone by Jay Silver

    Ever played Mario on Play-Doh or Piano on Bananas? Alligator clip the Internet to your world and start inventing the future.

    • 953% funded $238,322 pledged
    • 5,170 backers
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  2. on May 8
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    Al Billings
    commented on a project

    I wish I could figure out when my printrbot is actually shipping. The lack of communication on that is rather frustrating.
  3. on May 2
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    Al Billings
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    Ogre Designer's Edition by Steve Jackson Games

    35 years after the first publication of OGRE, we're coming back with a massive new edition, and YOU can make it better.

    • 4,618% funded $923,680 pledged
    • 5,512 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
  4. on May 1
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    Al Billings
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    Amanda Palmer: The new RECORD, ART BOOK, and TOUR by Amanda Palmer

    Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra are putting out an album. Pre-order it / get more info on the art book & gallery tour, here!

    • 882% funded $882,458 pledged
    • 18,520 backers
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  5. on April 22
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    Al Billings
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    MicroFly - An Open Hardware, 4 Inch Quadcopter by Mike Ortman

    MicroFly is a quadcopter packed with WiFi, 6 sensors, and 3 processors for ultimate stability -- and fits in the palm of your hand.

    • 194% funded $9,716 pledged
    • 106 backers
    • Funded May 19, 2012
  6. on April 19
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    Al Billings
    commented on a project

    Another few months and my $150 still ripped off.
  7. on April 17
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    Al Billings
    backed a project

    Nick's Pizza- a North Oakland neighborhood spot by Nick Yapor-Cox

    I'm opening your new favorite pizza spot, with a ton of flavor and a big dash of giving back!

    • 109% funded $5,460 pledged
    • 82 backers
    • Funded Apr 25, 2012
  8. on April 12
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    Al Billings
    backed a project

    Republique by Camouflaj + Logan by Camouflaj

    Help Hope escape from a 1984-inspired dystopia. Developed by Camouflaj (MGS4, F.E.A.R., Halo 4, Kinect) and Logan (Skyrim TV spot).

    • 111% funded $555,662 pledged
    • 11,611 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
  9. on April 11
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    Al Billings
    backed a project

    Pebble: E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android by Pebble Technology

    Pebble is a customizable watch. Download new watchfaces, use sports and fitness apps, get notifications from your phone.

    • 10,266% funded $10,266,845 pledged
    • 68,929 backers
    • Funded May 18, 2012
  10. on April 7
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    Al Billings
    backed a project

    Shadowrun Returns by Harebrained Schemes LLC

    Shadowrun Returns brings back one of our most original & cherished game settings as a 2D turn-based RPG for tablets & PC.

    • 459% funded $1,836,447 pledged
    • 36,276 backers
    • Funded Apr 29, 2012