I still haven't received my package or even the email from mega gps with confirmation info, can someone please update me on my specific status please?

I had similar difficulties as Div3r5ity connecting two pots back to back even using the included pucks. It works... okay... however it seems that the puck steel thickness perhaps isn't thick enough to overcome the repelling magnets embedded in the pots.

Another thing I noticed (and perhaps this was only with the poster included in my box) that the hole pattern on the printed (1:1) poster was slightly off from the plastic bracket. You don't want your customers perforating their walls needlessly... luckily I spotted this before I began drilling.

the products look pretty good, some of the plastic has flow/swirl marks in the plastic and the parting line on the cups could be a little cleaner... these are some things you may wish to discuss with your vendor.

overall I'm pleased though... good luck with your company

on the video it says you can attach the pots to each other and set on desk. has anyone be able to do this because my pots wont attach.

@rob dahl did you get the $200 large wall mount kit? can you verify what you got in the box? was it what was promised or more items?

Sadly, I received my shipment today.
The box was received open by the USPS and retaped Label marked as such. But not after damage to several of the plates (scratched and dented) and 3 cups where broken and just thrown in. The installations screws where loose in the box as well. Did not count them, but assume there are some missing as well. There is only 1 metal screw for a lot of wall plugs. There are only 4 magnets.

The cardboard box (was very thin) for shipping a large mount kit) was torn down the seams like the box was thrown or just dropped. Suggest rethinking your packaging strategy.

I hope that your get the shipping stuff down.

Finally got my Urbio...and with additional product, as promised, for the delays in production/shipping. Bummer it took so long to arrive but it shows integrity that at least they were transparent about delays and did something to make it right. Imagine the pressure of starting a business and having 818 opinionated bosses to report to. I bet whatever frustration backers felt isn't nearly what the Urbio team felt. Wishing Urbio more success moving forward.

@Misty: Well then, let's hope the Urbio team can pull through and get you friend her (or his) Christmas present soon!

Lol Ernie.. Just saw your comment. I try to avoid this page as much as possible so as to avoid more disappointment ....I purchased this $200 urbio garden as a gift for someone.... For christmas 2011. No, im not in any great need for "shiny new things" as you sputtered out. I do look like an arse telling that person "your gift is coming"...for 4 months now.....hopefully they will have it by Christmas 2012.

Is your estimate still on track?
Production ready for ship
Mar. 27, 2012

Thanks for taking time to do it right. I the pathway of great design orients firms that have frustrated many as they got the product right before release, like apple.

Ewww. That earthbox on amazon is ugly!

@clwaller: My comment was clearly directed towards those who jumped into the pledge to "buy pretty shiny things." Some quick, trivial deduction of the existing comments will reveal that most frustrated backers are concerned about getting their goods.

So no, I am not "overreacting" when supporters make inquiries for updates, since I do the same. And pardon me for being so frank, but I found it necessary to make it clear that Kickstarter is not an online mall. Lastly, it is probably wise to note that your interest in marketing studies are not universally held by all backers.

It's not buying one off Amazon. It is showing that the competition for this product is growing. It's okay not to be first to market if you have a better product. But West Elm put a pricey one out. Amazon is carrying a cheaper one. How much market is there? I would like to see the marketing studies, how delays changed those, what share is anticipated now. I think you may be overreacting to anyone who asks questions about the business, the product, or it's marketing plan. Iwe come to Kickstarter to see those insights, not to buy pretty shiny things. So who's the fired up one? That would be you.

It is silly to see individuals getting so fired up about not having their products yet. Seriously - if you were so eager to get some wall-mounted pots, why did you come to Kickstarter? Go ahead and buy one off Amazon with your fancy 2 day shipping. If you pledge to a Kickstarter project solely for the backer incentive, then YOU are an epic fail. I suppose this properly summarizes my response to your aggravation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facepalm

Urbio Team, thanks for taking the proper amount of time to ensure we end up with quality items!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z5SIVY/ref=as_li_ss_tl…

I can't believe the amount of whining around such a simple and straightforward issue... designing and PRODUCING a quality product takes TIME!

GO URBIO TEAM!!!! Please, don't rush it. Not mine, at least... :))

In a world surrounded by Fed ex, Amazon 2 day shipping and the "have to have it now mentality", you all are an epic fail. Had your 818 backers known when contributing that they would not receive their product until ONE YEAR LATER, you would probably have 3 backers...and those would be your parents. A version of this product is already being distributed and sold at major stores all over the US. And guess what, you can get it in two days shipping! Not a year! Again, I do understand its a start up, but all the kickstarters I have supported, months after you, have already built, created and shipped the products out. In a year, you could have built a factory from ground up in America and had your products distributed by now. Instead of sending us updates with broken promises from China, don't let us know when its arriving, because its obvious, you guys are not really sure, nor confident. This aggravation is not worth an "extra shorty pot".

I'd like to believe i'll receive my product in April/May but somehow I highly doubt it. Still trying to be hopeful.

Happy new year. Hope all is going well with Urbio.

so how many extra shorty pots will the $200 backer pledge get?

Before the holidays. Before Christmas. Sometime in February. Sometime in April. I understand this is a startup and many mistakes are happening. However don't promise anything if you don't have an accurate eta. It's very frustrating. And in the real world it's a fantastic way to loose all your investors/ supporters.

I want to leave a note of encouragement. Good job on raising so much money and getting things off the start. For those that are angry with the time and lack of news, they must not be aware of how long these development process take. when backing, you are not buying from an established store, you are helping someone start a company and develop a product. and for RUSS SCHMITT if the project was funded in May 10 2011 how have u backed it for a year already?

We backed this project since MAY, and we still have no deadline for the delivery, nothing is clear in this process, we have hear many stories from URBIO, but none of them end up being true. I´m still waitting for the "detailed Urbio update is our #1 priority this week! " posted on January 3??? I think that giving out the REAL information will give us an idea on where are we standing with this project, specially for us the international buyers!! Please give us the truth, we have been waitting for this product like 8 months, an we want answers.

I think I have learned my lesson with my backing of projects on here. Like this one Have Yet to see anything in the year I have backed projects.

The project has been dragging on for so long that people may already be knocking you off. Just saw these in the new West Elm catalog which has a striking similar form factor to your skinny pots.
http://www.westelm.com/products/shane-powers-ceramic-wall-planters-c669/…

", we've hit a few speed bumps, such as manufacturing, magnets, engineering and now, funding.."

Wow -- that's some detail for your backers. How about a real update now that it's 8 months with nothing but marketing updates -- nothing of substance.

and with that new press, shouldn't we get an update on where the project is?!!

Sabrina Soto just did you guys right again and highlighted the Urbio in the latest issue of In Touch Magazine.

I have blasted a couple of other projects for similar issues --- This project showed a lot of promise from the start -- but from there it just dropped. This project is now on my list of failed projects. We are not getting anything of value for our contributions -- we were supposed to be able to follow the process of the company -- instead we get nothing.

I would say this project has been the source of some major disappointment.

Jason C.
You put it perfectly!
Just checking to see if Urbio team is still around?
Would love to have a ETA.
Thanks

*tap tap tap* This thing on? Other projects I've backed have been blasted for their lack of updates, and they're updating on a considerably greater frequency than you guys. It's time to step it up and let us know where our money went. Thanks.

so these will not be arriving before the holidays as planned right? Is the new ETA now February?!?!

It has been a long time with no updates!! when are you shipping URBIO???

Updates? It's time.

Based on update #7 this project is behind schedule. What's the new ETA? I've got any empty wall I've been waiting to fill.

Dear Urbio Team! For sure I don't mind waiting if that is what it takes. It's silence I don't like. Following you guys in work, success and occasional difficulties is part of the fun for us backers - and gives the final result an added value for us. Please update? Please!

When will urbio be sent?

Any updates?

Were you going to get our addresses and ask which pots we wanted?

When are you guys planning on sending out your survey? I was really looking forward to this project?

Do you guys plan on including any sort of booklet or pamphlet for plant suggestions? The ones you've used for the demo look great!