About this project
Who doesn't love Paper Dolls! Alrighty, then who doesn't love start-ups?? Especially, start-ups headed by spunky young gals with an itch to draw combined with a yearnin' fer some learnin'!
MyMoodDoll = the new Bratz (or "Barbie" if you're "of a certain age"...)
That's right folks, the paper doll is making a comeback and our gal, DakootScoot, is putting her own particular spin on these pulp wonders by giving them the ability to mirror your innermost thoughts!
"Betsy McCall", who? Please. Your mama wishes she had these to play with when she was just a scrap -- MyMoodDolls are here and they're the new Black!
We (DakootScoot and her mom) are creating a line of paperdolls that we hope will redefine the phrase "cheap plaything" while also helping to grow Baby Girl's college fund!
Our dolls, MyMoodDolls, are paper people that come in a range of "realistic" skin tones, feature changing and changeable expressions (all hand-drawn by Mizz Scoot B-B) and which sport a fabulous wardrobe of inspired clothing choices. Additionally, these fabulous folks come packaged in a delightful trousseau and will also ship with a complimentary sticker and/or temporary tattoo, so you, (or your little one) can match your doll.
Initially, MyMoodDolls will be available through the Etsy on-line store (information regarding "bulk sales", company history and showcasing more of Dakota's work will also be available online at www.mymooddoll.com circa July of this year) and will retail for appx. 12.00 each (this price includes one doll, three outfits and an "expression pack" containing 6 expressions and two hairstyles.) Additional expression packs can also be purchased separately. As the line develops we hope to place the dolls in upscale cardshops and niche (by which we mean "ethnic") toy stores. We're also trying to get them featured in holiday gift guides.
Once the base doll line is well-established, future plans include adding a little sister and a little brother, as well as introducing limited edition dolls sets (e.g. MyGothMood, MyPirateMood etc.)
All net proceeds from the sales of the dolls will go into a "college" fund for DakootScoot that she can access when she's 18 (We'll figure out a different business for the other kid once she hits puberty...)
What We Have:
- Our Domain name
- Domain hosting
- A fabulous idea
- Our doll prototype design
- Design-ready art for our logo
- Design-ready art for our business cards
- Design-ready art for stickers/packaging
- Prototype packaging
- Someone who knows how to build really cool websites for cheap
What We Need:
- Dies cut for at least two doll shapes (these are pricey $200-$300 each but necessary as we want to avoid trademark infringement and make multiples of our unique designs)
- Die-cut for blank "face" template ($75.00 - see above)
- Printing for the dolls (having a printer do these at the same time they're cut works out to approximately .30/doll however we need to order a minimum of 500 pieces. $300)
- Bulk packaging supplies for doll trousseaus ($1.25 per doll - 100+ = $125+)
- Printing for business cards, stickers, etc. (appx. $85.00)
- Random incorporation and copyrighting costs ($250.00)
Total to get this project launched = $1,435
What You Get
Any and all contributions get an official thank you and recognition on the "Sponsors and Contributors" page of our soon-to-be-launched website.
In addition to this Contributions of $10.00 and up will receive one of our fabulous Backer Rewards!
Well, that about sums it up. You, and you alone can ensure that this moment in paperdoll creation history will be forever remembered in addition to being among the first to own what will no doubt become the most sought after (flexible) treasure of our decade. Pledge your support now, tell your friends, spread the word, do what you have to do but don't let this opportunity pass you by!
(One other thing. I understand this site requires that you establish an Amazon Payments account. Please, just do it. It's the only way to apply funds toward this project and you can always delete it later. Plus, it'll really help us out. Thanks)
FAQ
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 4, 2010.
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Contributions of 10.00 - 24.00 = one fabulous MyMoodDoll + expression set
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Contributions of 25.00 - 49.00 = two fabulous MyMoodDolls with trousseau and corresponding expression sets
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Contributions of 50.00 - 99.00 = two fabulous MyMoodDolls with trousseau and corresponding expression sets plus a hand-drawn and signed Dakota B-B original comic illustration suitable for framing
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Contributions of 100.00 + = All of the above + one limited edition MyMoodDoll* *Limited Edition MyMoodDolls will be launched as inspiration strikes and as such may not be available immediately upon finalization of this project. In the event that a Limited Edition MyMoodDoll is about to launch, Sponsors who fall into the 100+ category will be offered first right of refusal. meaning they may take an available doll or wait for another to come along.
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Contributions of 250.00 or above will receive (in addition to everything else) First look/right of refusal for ALL LIMITED EDITION MYMOODPAPERDOLLS! That's right, Every single time we come up with a new Limited edition doll, we'll notify you and you can let us know if you want one! This right will exist as long as the company is under our sole control and we're churning out dolls! Feed the collector in you and contribute at this super deluxe special level. You'll be glad you did.
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I'm a mom who does web stuff and my incredibly talented 12 year old draws things. Seriously, she's really, really good. Check out our website circa July 2010 to see some examples of her comic drawings and character studies and, oh yeah, support us NOW in our desire to make quality paperdolls available for every single man, woman and child on the planet!
