About this project
Topo is a fun character in search of excitement! Help us create his stellar storybook Space Cadet Topo!
We’re Diego and Andres Vaisberg and Martin Lowenstein. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, we founded our design team DGPH and created our mascot Topo (Spanish for “mole”). We have put Topo in many places: gallery show paintings, limited edition vinyl toys, socks, stickers, and T-shirts. He got a mustache and hairpiece, became a robot, and starred in our online game Molestown (www.molestown.com). Always Topo makes people happy!
Last year we created our first comic book Topo: Amazing Adventures. Naturally our fans asked us, "When will Topo be in a storybook?" This good question got us thinking...
So, that’s the next step…and you can help fulfill our dream to see Topo’s greatest journey in print: he is a brave astronaut who must save the day after the sun turned off! Now Topo's mission is to travel to the "Last Planet" in the galaxy and retrieve the legendary Galactic Torch. Can he return in time to relight the sun before everything freezes forever? Find out with us! The hardcover book (dust jacket, 9.5” x 10", 40 pages) will be ideal for kids, parents, and comics and illustration lovers, and hopefully a launching pad for an animated film :)
Your donations will help produce 3,000 copies (design, print, ship, import) and spread the word about Topo from the web to schools and libraries. We have partnered with the fan-friendly American publisher Immedium - www.immedium.com. But due to our unique agreement we need to fund the book’s manufacturing to make it actually happen. Plus you’ll provide us the time necessary to perfect Topo’s excellent adventure. We're full-time freelancers and would appreciate the ability to focus 100% on making a completely colorful universe. Then we hope to share the new book with you by October 2010 along with many cool rewards!
Preview a glimpse of Space Cadet Topo at www.dgph.com.ar/spacecadet/.
Thank you for your support!
DGPH
Non-USA/Canada backers, please add an extra amount for shipping:
$25-94 pledge = add $10
$95–299 pledges = add $20
$300 and up pledge = add $30
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on August 16, 2010.
Pledge $5 or more
Free Adobe Acrobat PDF (or eBook if available) of Space Cadet Topo + thank you on our Space Cadet Topo web site + updates & sneak peeks.
Pledge $19 or more
Autographed Space Cadet Topo book + 2 Space Cadet postcards + free shipping (USA/CAN) + earlier level rewards.
Pledge $39 or more
“Topo: Amazing Adventures” comic book (64 pages, paperback, with sticker sheet) + pack of Space Cadet postcards (5 total) + earlier level rewards
Pledge $95 or more
Exclusive Space Cadet Topo T-shirt + 3 Space Cadet Topo books (total) + pack of Space Cadet postcards (10 total) + earlier level rewards.
Pledge $195 or more
Exclusive Space Cadet Topo screen print + pack of Space Cadet postcards (20 total) + earlier level rewards.
Pledge $300 or more
Hand drawn sketch of Topo + earlier level rewards. You'll dig your very own Topo!
Pledge $400 or more
Limited edition vinyl toy Topo MEGA-MOLE + earlier level rewards. Highly collectible 'bot and very cute!
Pledge $500 or more
Handmade Topo painting (on wood) + earlier level rewards. Original artwork suitable for framing :)
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Martin Lowenstein and Andres and Diego Vaisberg created DGPH, an inventive design studio that blends art, illustration, and animation. Creators of limited edition vinyl toys, DGPH is known for its popular character Topo (Spanish for “mole”). Their artwork has exhibited in galleries worldwide.
