Kickstarter

Kickstarters,

I have something exciting to report today: we just launched a new project!

So--first of all--it's not Twig related. Lightning Twig? Micro-USB Twig? Those are coming. Stay tuned. This is something different.

Were you a Pebble backer? If so, then you might be interested in WIDE BODY. It's a new watch strap accessory for Pebble, and if you liked the simple-yet-awesome design of Twig, then I think you're also going to love WIDE BODY. Leather? Silicone? We've got both! These straps are going to be nice, and they're going to make your Pebble look great. Check them out here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1171859847/wide-body-straps-for-pebble

Housekeeping notes:
Some of our Twig backers still haven't completed their backer surveys. We need this information to get you your Twig(s). For the folks that have recently completed the surveys--thank you! We'll send out your Twigs shortly. Shoot any questions to info@richardtracybrand.com and we'll help you out. ALSO: we have a new "vanity" URL for our Facebook page, so "Like" Twig at http://www.facebook.com/getbend

Thanks again for your continued support. We're hoping some of you are going to dig WIDE BODY. And I can't wait to make our next announcement regarding "Twig 2.0!" Stay tuned!

Best regards,
Jason

Kickstarters,

Two of us are flying out of here tomorrow morning for the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. 150,000 people from all over the world visit CES each year to see the industry's latest and greatest stuff. It is absolutely insane! CES destroys your feet after a couple days of walking for miles among the booths, but it's all worth it because you get to see touchscreen-enabled refrigerators. I go there every year to support our clients as they introduce cutting-edge technology onto the show floor and (eventually) into your homes. We haven't worked on a fridge yet, but there's always next year!

Twig doesn't have a booth at CES this year, but it's fun to think about a booth as a goal for 2014. And speaking of goals, stay tuned to this space for new Twig developments coming soon in 2013!

Finally, you should check out the Orp Smart Horn for your bike today: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2008278958/orp-smart-horn-smorn. My friends Tory and Vince designed this thing, and it is beautiful. Really! And functional too: Orp has two different tones depending on how urgent you want to be, and it also has a powerful LED headlight. Plus beautiful!

Until next time: happy new year from the Twig team. Thank you for your continued support. And remember to "like" Twig on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/asdf3f!

Best regards,
Jason

Kickstarters,

The Twig page on Facebook is a fun place to be. We've got movies, photos from fans, tips and tricks, and you can post photos, too! We're also using the Facebook page as a way to provide "micro updates" that we wouldn't normally email out to you via Kickstarter. So, like Twig on Facebook. Everybody's doing it (or at least 450 people are)! Check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/asdf3f

And if you want to stuff a stocking (or if you have a company secret-santa obligation?) you can buy Twig on Amazon here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PSW916, or buy them on our online store here: http://www.richardtracybrand.com.

An endorsement: if you have an iPad, and you want to make it louder in a very cool way, please check out my friend Dave's Kickstarter project, ORA. It sounds great, and it'll be ready in June. Go, ORA, go: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1930685582/ora-ultimate-sound-system-for-ipad

Finally, merry Christmas and happy holidays, everybody! The Twig team had an exciting year thanks to you, and I hope that you'll stay tuned for new stuff from us in 2013.

Best regards,
Jason

Kickstarters,

Good news:
Most of you have Twigs, and folks seem to love these things!

Shipping news:
We have shipped 4,532 packages! That's almost everybody, but there are still about 200 backers who are in the lurch. If you have not received your package yet, please SEND AN EMAIL (don't leave a comment on Kickstarter) to info@richardtracybrand.com, and we will track your shipment to let you know where it is. Believe it or not: 147 of those undelivered packages are still chilling in our warehouse because we don't even have survey/address information from their backers!

Feedback:
We love it! Post it here on Kickstarter. Share it in your Facebook status. Share it on our Twig page too: http://www.facebook.com/asdf3f. Instagram it. Tweet it. Photos? Movies? Go nuts! Bend it. Then connect it. Then share it!

The future:
Stay tuned to this channel for Twig updates every once in a while. In the meantime, you can buy Twig here: http://www.richardtracybrand.com. And you can also now buy them on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PSW916

Thank you:
- 7 months ago: Whoa! We gotta put this on Kickstarter.
- 6 months ago: prototyping, testing, design, movie making
- 5 months ago: We launched Twig on Kickstarter.
- 4 months ago: backer pledges, summertime, and then "Funded!"
- 3 months ago: visited our suppliers, started production tooling
- 2 months ago: pre-production samples, epic 16 day road trip
- 1 month ago: huge cartons of Twigs, shipping Twigs to our backers
- And today?: Twigs are all over the world! Crazy. Thank you, backers!

Best regards,
Jason

Photo notes: I was in Colorado yesterday. It is not snowing in Oregon yet.

Kickstarters,

Many of you will receive your rewards today, so we built this short video to guide you through the instructions for using Twig. The instructions are not complicated. You just bend it into shape. Then you connect it to your phone. Simple, right? You should still watch the video because of the car-chase scene at the end*. And don't forget. Bend it. Then connect it.

Now, if your Twig does not arrive in the mail today, please do not despair. Our fulfillment center has shipped over 2000 backer rewards so far, and more are going out each day. Odds are good that you'll get your package this week or next week. And please feel free to email us at info@richardtracybrand.com with shipping-related questions.

So enjoy the video, enjoy your Twig, and let us know what you think about this thing! We think the project went pretty well, and I hope you did too. Twig is simple and fun, so I'm looking forward to reading your comments about it. You can also post photos to our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/asdf3f. Thank you so much for your support.

Best regards,
Jason