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      Creator Gregory Cohen on July 1, 2012

      Bette,

      As we get new photos done they will all have packaging shots. The first product photographed with the new packaging was the Peppermint Pearls, so I wanted to show them off.

      Perhaps you are right about the web site, mind you it is in the photos, and it is on the top of the Kickstarter page, so I 've been feeling that folks will know where I am from instead of me pushing the web address, but your comment is making me rethink this.

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      Creator bette saltzman on July 1, 2012

      SUGGESTION - when posting info, you should always include your website in case someone wants to refer someone to it. hard to locate at moment. For ex., I know a store that may be interested in an account and it is hard to know where to direct them. Also on Website, you should show some of the gift packaging. Maybe u already do and i did not look carefully enough. Just some ideas...

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      Creator Amanda & Eric on June 9, 2012

      I've been savoring my candy slowly but am almost out! I anticipate another order in my future. The nectar candy was my favorite. I really enjoy reading all of the updates, too. Keep up the great work!

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      Creator Sarah Christensen on June 4, 2012

      The nectar candy is my favorite. I like the size and shapes as well as the flavor. I was surprised at the amount of variety in the image and victorian candy. I am so happy I funded this project.

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      Creator M SHIP on June 4, 2012

      Will you bag just the Nectar in same disc candy?other sizes?
      Did I pick right one?
      Happy it went well.
      It Vanished fast!!!

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      Creator Musictwig on May 20, 2012

      Got my candy today. Am trying to savour them slowly.... Yum!

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      Creator Deborah Schumacher on May 18, 2012

      Got the candy! Very very tasty!

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      Creator Thomas Moore on May 12, 2012

      Got mine! Holy cow! The flavor is fantastic! Anxiously waiting to order more.

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      Creator Dan Helphrey on May 10, 2012

      Just got mine...mmmmm, nummy!

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      Creator Gregory Cohen on May 9, 2012

      I'm so happy to hear you like it Perfectance. We will have it for sale at pd.net once everyone who pledged gets theirs. Did you like the Nectar (orange, separate bag?)

      We are running a few days behind. We ran out of bags for the candy. More will arrive tomorrow. We got about 60% of the candy off already, the rest will go out tomorrow and/or Friday.

      Thanks again for all the support. Please let me know what you think.

      -GReg

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      Creator Perfectance on May 9, 2012

      CANDY!!!!! I just got mine. It's delicious, not at all sticky or glued together, and making me wish I pledged more so I could have more candy RIGHT NOW!

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      Creator Deborah Schumacher on May 3, 2012

      We had an estimated delivery of March, can we get an update of where things are at?

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      Creator Perfectance on May 1, 2012

      It seems like you're trying to bag up all the candy and ship everything out at the same time. If that's correct, are there any concerns about those first batches of candy? They've been sitting for a while. I hope they're not all sticky and stuck together.

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      Creator Marina L. on April 30, 2012

      Waiting for candy ...somewhat impatiently. An updated ETA would be much appreciated.

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      Creator Kate Carpenter on April 30, 2012

      Looking forward to my candy, as well! I'm hoping it makes it here before my address changes in a few weeks.

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      Creator Davis on April 29, 2012

      I got my Easter 1/4 lb--chocolate, sour strawberry, and sour coconut pineapple. It was pretty cute.

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      Creator Robert Sama on April 29, 2012

      Yeah, the candy is getting to be a bit overdue...

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      Creator James Turnbull on April 27, 2012

      Just wondering when the candy might ship? Most excited!

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      Creator Julie on April 21, 2012

      Enjoying the updates and photos! When will the candy for the backers be shipped?

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      Creator D. Sartori on February 5, 2012

      Thanks so much for the updates - it is terrific to see how much progress you are making!

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      Creator Gregory Cohen on February 5, 2012

      For those of you who chose the holiday assortment and the Valentines day candy, they will ship tomorrow and should be there in plenty of time for V.Day.

      If you want some of this candy and did not choose that sponsorship reward, I'll have it posted on www.PD.net tomorrow for sale.

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      Creator christyrm on February 5, 2012

      Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the candies that come from these new rollers! Make sure you post videos, etc on your candy site.

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      Creator Gregory Cohen on February 4, 2012

      The fun bit is a few folks showed up to help us fix up the rollers today. We got a lot more done than I thought possible in a day. The slow part is still the reverse electroplating.

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      Creator DS on February 4, 2012

      Congratulations on over-funding! Also, thank you for the images of the rollers. It's fascinating seeing the before and after images.

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      Creator Adrian Oliva on February 4, 2012

      MMMM Candy

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      Creator Gregory Cohen on February 1, 2012

      Thanks to everyone. We did it! Read the Updates to see where I want to go from here!

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      Creator Perfectance on February 1, 2012

      Hooorraaaaayy!!!!!

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      Creator Andrew Solovay on February 1, 2012

      Decided to bump my pledge up another $15 to put us over the top!

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      Creator Michelle Roberts on February 1, 2012

      Happy to pitch in! And can't wait to surprise the kids with your candy! Sooo close to your goal now! :)

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      Creator Perfectance on February 1, 2012

      Wow! The Girl Genius banner was ... Genius!

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      Creator christyrm on February 1, 2012

      I came here from the Girl Genius banner as well. Gregory, you need to give extra candy to the clever soul who suggested advertising there. :)

      Looking forward to tasting confections from these gloriously steampunk machines.

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      Creator Gregory Cohen on February 1, 2012

      I just made a post under updates about the Girl Genius banner. Thank you all for your support.

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      Creator Corgi on February 1, 2012

      Here because of your Project Wonderful advert on Girl Genius as well, and Plurking to a whoooole bunch of foodie Steampunks. Excellent strategy!

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      Creator Cindy Womack on February 1, 2012

      Dots one svell hat dere Andrew!

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      Creator Cindy Womack on February 1, 2012

      Another customer brought over by Girl Genius! Glad to make this the 200th project Ive backed.

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      Creator Andrew Solovay on February 1, 2012

      Saw the ad on the Girl Genius page (brilliant place to pitch it, BTW!) and thought it was worth my $25 for de honor uv de Heterodyne. Hope we make it!

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      Creator Perfectance on January 26, 2012

      Only 9 more days. C'mon people! Spread the word!

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      Creator Sarah Campbell on January 11, 2012

      Of course! We love it there and have introduced many people to it! :)

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      Creator Gregory Cohen on January 10, 2012

      Thank you Sarah for the support.. I like to thing at Lofty Pursuits is a great place to show off what Tallahassee has to offer.

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      Creator Sarah Campbell on January 10, 2012

      Good Luck with this project! My husband & I love coming to Lofty Pursuits! We are there all the time, everyone got pumpkin candy for Thanksgiving & candy canes for Christmas! Anytime our MI family visits, you're always one of the first stops! :) Can't wait to try the new candy! :)

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      Creator Joshua Scott Bentley on January 8, 2012

      Very cool! I'm going to need to stop by when you guys get this finished! :)

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      Creator Gregory Cohen on January 7, 2012

      Michael and Liz: I blow glass too, and I have a wet dark room (I even have color equipment). I do some blacksmithing and I have cast iron and aluminum. Come by any time. I'm sure wes would give you lessons :)

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      Creator Michael and Liz on January 7, 2012

      you don't have to justify old-school candy making with us - we make our own paper and still have a wet dark room. oh - and we blow glass. so, yeah ... old-timey candy making ? too freaking cool. when can we come ?

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      Creator Carollynn Fitzgerald on January 6, 2012

      Good luck, Greg! Please tell your parents I said hello.

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    9 backers

    A Lofty Pursuits pin-back button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $1, International add $2 to pledge amount)

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    99 backers

    CANDY: I hear you humming "I want Candy" under your breath. Well we have it. A 1/4 pound bag of assorted flavors of candy made on our Victorian equipment and a button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $3, International add $5 to pledge amount)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    26 backers

    MORE CANDY: A 1/4 pound bag of assorted flavors of candy made on our Victorian equipment and a 1/4 pound bag of our assorted image candy and a button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $4, International add $6 to pledge amount.) We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    7 backers

    CANDY AND GOODIES: A 1/4 pound bag of assorted flavors of candy made on our Victorian equipment and a 1/4 pound bag of our assorted image candy, as well as a Lofty Pursuits Soda Fountain "Don't be a Jerk, leave it to the professionals" T-shirt & a button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $8, International add $11 to pledge amount.) We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    5 backers Limited (25 of 30 left)

    A CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS: An assortment of 20 of our hand made candy canes delivered during the first half of December, as well as a 1/4 lb bag of assorted candies made on these Victorian Rollers, a 1/4 lb bag of our assorted image candies, and a button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $20, International add $30 to pledge amount). The Victorian Candies and Image Candies will ship in March, the Candy Canes in December. We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $160 or more

    4 backers

    SEASONAL CANDY: Two 1/4 pound bags of assorted flavors of candy made on our Victorian equipment, two 1/4 pound bags of seasonal image candy (Your choice of assortments, St. Patricks Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years), two 1/4 pound bags of our variety pack of our image candy, 6 of our amazing Candy Canes (to be shipped in December), as well as our T-Shirt & a button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $10, International add $15 to pledge amount) The seasonal candy will ship about two weeks before the holiday in question. We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $350 or more

    2 backers All gone!

    IMMORTALIZED ON A PIECE OF VICTORIAN CANDY EQUIPMENT: You will have a thank you plaque attached permanently to our Cullums Candy Cooler, which is one ton candy table made in Hartford CT way back in 1881. Considering that this equipment has been around for 130 years and is going nowhere fast, your name should be visible for quite a long time to come. Your help will be visible to all who come in and watch candy being made. You will of course also get two 1/4 pound bags of assorted fruit drops from the rollers we get and two 1/4 pound bags of assorted image candy, a button, as well as a photo of the staff here bowing down to your plaque. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $10, International add $15 to pledge amount.) We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $400 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    FAME FOR YOUR NAME: You will get to help design and add a sundae, soda or float to the Lofty Pursuits menu. You will control the name, but we do require this name to be family friendly. When you come visit Lofty Pursuits in person, we expect you and your party of up to 4 to try your creation as part of this thank you. You will also get two 1/4 pound bags of candy from the new rollers & 4 buttons. We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)

    CUSTOM IMAGE CANDY PARTY: A candy party for 10 with ice cream for everyone, where we make a custom batch of image candy with your art or text in it, custom designed and made by hand by our candy master Wes Raley. Approximately 8 pounds of custom candy will be packaged in 1/4 pound bags with custom labels. If you can't come to Tallahassee, we will custom make the candy for you and ship it to you. This level also includes a bag of assorted candy from the Victorian Equipment, the t-shirt and button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $20, International add $30 to pledge amount). We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $600 or more

    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    IMMORTALITY ON ICE: No, not cryogenics. We will help you achieve immortality via ice cream. You get to help us design and name a custom flavor of ice cream that we will produce. Your name and flavor will be sold at Lofty Pursuits, in Tallahassee, FL sometime in the spring. If you are local, you will be invited to a flavor release party where you will get to enjoy your flavor and take home four pints of it. If you are not here (but live in the 48 United States) we will overnight ship in dry ice four pints of this flavor for you to enjoy at your own home. We can not ship this outside the 48 states. We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $900 or more

    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    A BAG OF EVERYTHING WE MAKE: A candy party as listed above and a bag of every shape of drop roller candies from the first batch of candy produced on each roller set when they are restored. The drop roller candies will be shipped as the restorations are complete over a two to six month period. This should be a total of 25 different designs (19 new ones, 6 we already have). This will amount to about 15 pounds of candy as well as well as our t-shirt and our button. Includes shipping within the US. (Shipping to Canada please add $30, International add $40 to pledge amount.) We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    WE BRING THE FOUNTAIN TO YOU: We have a portable soda fountain, possibly the only one out there. It is a converted 1950's soda fountain and it works great. We will bring our soda fountain with its taps loaded with 10 gallons of seltzer, 10 gallons of root beer, 12 gallons of ice cream, syrups, toppings, cups spoons, all that is needed to make everything from a root beer float to a New York egg cream to a sundae. We have a limit of a 5 hour driving range with this battle ship. (Heck, it weighs 800 lbs fully loaded), and there are some location needs. (We need solid flat surfaces to move the equipment.) And if an over night stay is required, we need a place to crash, but short of that, you will have the best ice cream party on the go, with us at your doorstep. We will even provide a soda jerk in full uniform to serve the ice cream. Not to leave out the candy, we will bring a few bags of the hard candies so you can see and taste them in person. This can, of course, be combined with the "immortality on ice", in which case we'll bring 3 gallons of your flavor of ice cream for your party. (Limit 5 hour drive from Tallahassee, contact us if you need a little more drive time. Range is limited, and the hotter it is, the shorter a drive we can make without the ice cream melting. Look at the specs on the Lofty Pursuits web site for more information. Exact time of event will have to be arranged with us in advance. Should be used by September 2012 unless otherwise arranged. We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $3,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    HAVE US BRING THE CANDY MAKING TO YOU: We have a portable candy making rig that allows us to make some of this candy on the road, at your store, house, trade show booth or at a party or wedding of your choice. If you want it, we can do it. Our portable rig can fit on an airline (Two boxes, one with overweight charges) and we can make some of our image candy, or our Victorian machine candy wherever you want. This thank you only includes the staff, equipment and time. You will have to provide transportation, a place to stay, help in acquiring common ingredients locally (mostly sugar), two 20 amp circuits for us to plug our cooker and heating top into, and a heat proof, preferably stainless, table for us to use. One again, contact us for more information. Exact time of event will have to be arranged with us in advance. Must be used by September 2012 unless something else is worked out in advance. We will also add your name to a public thank you list of sponsors and helpers on our Candy Museum site that will be up this summer.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012