We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 1, 2012.

Big in China

Update #42 · Apr 14, 2013 · comment

Yesterday we got some data of what your reviews of the app had accomplished. We almost reached 4000 downloads in one day!

That's quite an amazing number. Close 2500 came from China, hence the title of this update (and a reference to an 80's pop song by Alphaville) Thank you for all the reviews that you've submitted. They're awesome.

Yesterday we dipped back down to 2000. With your help we can still shoot back up.

Please let people know that app still available for free and ask them to rate it. If you haven't written a review and feel like you're stretched for time, just rate the app. The ratings help us just as much as the reviews.

Lastly if you received the app through a promo code, we haven't found away around it, except for signing in with some else iTunes account and posting a review on their behalf.
All efforts at deleting it just does not seem to work. :(

We're still a bit behind where we should be in the number of ratings and reviews. We have around 45.  With just 25 more we will have accomplished our goal. We're so close now – we just need to push a little bit more and we may reach a tipping point. That's not bad for group of 170 backers. 

Can we kick it? Yes we can!

The author & publisher

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We're 21

Update #41 · Apr 12, 2013 · comment

We are almost in the top 20 category in the US store, and that's with 21 reviews. You can really see how much each review counts. A great big thank you to everyone who's reviewed the app!

We're about 20 reviews behind schedule in where we should be. Make no mistake we are the underdogs in this game. We're going up against Toy Story and Marvel Comics, those are some of the other apps in our category, but we can RUN past them. Here's what you can do to help:

1. Most importantly, write a review, each review brings us much closer.  It does not need to be Roger Ebert material, 2 to 3 sentences is sufficient. 

2. Gift the App, to friends with iPads. Each download brings us a little closer.

3. Reach out to friends and ask them to rate and review it.

4. If you've committed to review that app on the first 2 days and you somehow weren't able to do it, Saturday is the day. 

Also please let me know when you've submitted your review, it helps me keep track of things. 

We have only 3 days left in our time window to make this happen.  The New and Notable is based number of reviews, ratings, and downloads, over time. That's why we're pushing so hard right now.

Let's make Saturday the Big Day and really make a run for it.

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Climbing the Charts

Update #40 - For backers only · Apr 12, 2013 · comment

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Thank You & Technical Difficulties

Update #39 - For backers only · Apr 12, 2013 · comment

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JÖRGITS 1.02 is here!

Update #38 - For backers only · Apr 11, 2013 · comment

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Funding period
Apr 3, 2012 - May 1, 2012

  • Pledge $1 or more

    7 backers

    ILLUSTRATED DIGITAL WALLPAPER for iPhone, iPad, & Desktop + Thank you on our website + receive all project updates via email

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    48 backers

    The above + The JÖRGITS & THE END OF WINTER IPAD APP

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    29 backers

    The above + ONE POSTER of an illustration from the novel. (Add $10 for Shipping outside the US, Canada & India)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    14 backers

    Everything from the $10 pledge category + a CD OF THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK composed for Jörgits and the End of Winter. (Add $10 for Shipping outside the US, Canada & India)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    7 backers

    Everything from the $10 category + ALL THREE POSTERS of illustrations from the novel. (Add $10 for Shipping outside the US, Canada & India)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    29 backers

    Everything from the $10 category + a LIMITED EDITION HELSINKI CITY MAP POSTER + a CD OF THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK composed for The Jörgits & the End of Winter. (Add $10 for Shipping outside the US, Canada & India)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    3 backers

    Everything from the $100 category + SET OF LASER CUT STENCILS of characters in the book. (Add $15 for Shipping outside the US, Canada & India)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    7 backers Limited (13 of 20 left)

    Everything from the $250 category + We will make an AVATAR OF YOU to put in the Helsinki City Map that will be part of the book + Become a BETA TESTER. (Add $15 for Shipping outside the US, Canada & India)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)

    Everything from the $250 pledge category + an ORIGINAL HANDMADE ILLKA INTERACTIVE PLUSH TOY (as featured in the video)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
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    0 backers Limited (20 of 20 left)

    Everything from the $250 pledge category + 1 hour long consultation with me on how to improve your Children's App. Feedback on your concept, storyline, art and interactions. Over Skype or in Bangalore (transportation and lodging not included)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    Everything from the $250 pledge category + 2 DAY TOY WORKSHOP in New York, San Francisco, Bangalore, or Helsinki for up to 10 children or adults. You provide the venue, we'll cover our transportation, lodging and the materials.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
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    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    Everything from the $250 pledge category + 2 DAY TOY DESIGN WORKSHOP in New York, San Francisco, Bangalore, Helsinki, or Pittsburgh for up to 10 adults, (great for designers). You provide the venue, we'll cover our transportation, lodging and the materials.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013