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      Creator Valerie Goldston on June 8, 2012

      Congratulations! Glad it worked out.

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      Creator Marty Allen on May 29, 2012

      Blaise:
      Thanks for the support!
      Excellent question, I'm surprised it hasn't been asked yet. I've looked into this a lot, but haven't made a final decision. To some extent, the decision will be dictated by the final product - Amazon/Kindle has a space with really fair profit-sharing, but you need to get accepted to it. I'm also looking into distributors like LuLu and Blurb, that sort of thing. The one thing that I am certain of is that I want it for sale via Amazon/Kindle, and I want it to be really affordable , between .99-$3.99.

      Yes there will be illustrations, though I'm not sure how much. It is my long-term goal to have a specific illustrator-friend do the full series, but that is long off, and this Kickstarter can't afford to back that. For this production, I think that I will do a few new spot-illustrations, and have many references to the artwork that I've already made so much of: the Automatons, Puppet Portraits, White Book, and the other stuff I mentioned.

      There will probably be a sub-website within Martystuff.com dedicated to it, initially.

      Thanks!

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      Creator Blaise Freeman on May 29, 2012

      Hi Marty - I was wondering what your plans are for publishing and marketing the e-book.

      Are you hoping to go through Amazon's createspace or maybe bookbaby? Are you planning to have pictures inside? Creating a website for it?

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    8 backers

    Any donation gets a thank you in the acknowledgements of the first E-book as a HERO, as well as access to all updates on progress of the puppet series and book!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $12 or more

    27 backers

    Gets you one limited edition first release of one of the new Series 4 Sock Puppet Portraits in a 2"x3" frame (with signed back-tag/bio) plus an acknowledgement in the book as a HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    17 backers

    Gets you a one-of-a-kind Sock Puppet (one of the "Lost Children of Uncle Monsterface") made by Marty! NO TWO ARE ALIKE! And an acknowledgement in the book as a HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    25 backers

    Gets you a one-of-a-kind limited edition KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE Sock Puppet portrait of Starski the Kickstartin Horse! Have a look and learn more about Starski in the "story" section! This Puppet Portrait will only be made for those who fund this campaign, and will come in a 4"x6" distressed wood frame. And you get an acknowledgement in the book as a SUPERHERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $55 or more

    11 backers

    Gets you a limited edition 8"x10" faux-framed sock puppet portrait of your choice (including Series 4) on stretched canvas (as pictured)! PLUS the limited edition KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE 4"x6" Puppet Portrait of Starski! And an acknowledgement as a SUPERHERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    5 backers

    Gets you the FULL SET of a limited edition first run of the nine newest Sock Puppet Portraits from Series 4 before anyone else, each in a 2"x3" frame! PLUS the limited edition KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE 4"x6" Puppet Portrait of Starski! Plus an an acknowledgement as MEGA HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)

    ROBOT REWARDS! Gets you the SET OF ALL 3 of "Professor Hero's Old Timey Automatons" on stretched 8"x10" canvas! PLUS the limited edition KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE 4"x6" Puppet Portrait of Starski! Plus an an acknowledgement as MEGA HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    7 backers

    Gets you an Original Sock Puppet based on YOUR design specifications AND it's PORTRAIT (2"x3" framed photo)! A one-of-a-kind sock puppet of YOU, or a loved one, favorite celebrity, or pet! Plus 4"x6" KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE Puppet Portrait of Starski! Plus an acknowledgment as a MEGA HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    Gets you and ONLY you the REAL Starski the Kickstartin' Horse Puppet! Woahhhh! Plus the 4"x6" KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE Puppet Portrait of Starski! Plus an acknowledgement as ULTRA MEGA HORSEY HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    2 backers

    Gets you a GIANT, limited edition, 20"x30" sock puppet portrait of any Sock Puppet Portrait (after Series 1.5) or any of the newest sock puppets on canvas! These are awesome! Plus the 4"x6" KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE Puppet Portrait of Starski!Plus an acknowledgement as ULTRA MEGA MECHA HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $400 or more

    0 backers

    Gets you an original puppet based on YOUR design, but your portrait comes as a 20" x 30" GIANT canvas! EXTREME! Plus the 4"x6" KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE Puppet Portrait of Starski! Plus an acknowledgement in the book as DOUBLE ULTRA MEGA MECHA HERO!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $650 or more

    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    GETS YOU EVERY OFFICIAL SOCK PUPPET PORTRAIT EVER MADE in 2"x3" frames (no guarantees on frame styles, folks)! The completist's dream! Every single character from the menu, (plus the unlisted and as-yet-unreleased Ninja and Sports Robot early releases), plus the nine newest characters! SIXTY THREE LITTLE PUPPET PORTRAITS! Plus the 4"x6" KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE Puppet Portrait of Starski! And an acknowledgement in the book as a HOLY MACARONI MINESTRONE ENCHILDA HERO

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $750 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    LUNCH WITH MARTY! Gets you a one-of-a-kind Sock Puppet made by Marty, one limited edition first release of one of the new Series 4 Sock Puppet Portraits in a 2"x3" frame, plus the 4"x6" KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE Puppet Portrait of Starski, plus lunch and a studio tour with Marty (you gotta come here for it, unless you'll fly me somewhere...)! Wowee zowee! And an acknowledgement in the book as a TRIPLE ULTRA MEGA ROBO HOBO HERO

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

    0 backers Limited (20 of 20 left)

    Gets you an extremely limited edition, signed first printing physical copy of the book! For the forseeable future the book will only exist as an e-book, I will only print first editions for donors (and for me). You also get a complete set of the new characters, the Kickstarter Exclusive Puppet Portrait, LUNCH WITH MARTY (in NYC, you gotta come here), as well as acknowledgement as a SUPREME DELUXE ULTIMATE SUPERHERO COMMANDER!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    Working with Marty, you can help create a character who will APPEAR IN THE BOOK and become an official Special Edition Sock Puppet Portrait, for sale and everything! Crazytown! I can only do a few of these! Also, you get a signed limited edition copy of THE BOOK, a full set of the 9 new Puppet Portraits, the Kickstarter Exclusive, and an acknowledgement as a GRAND MASTER FLASH GORDON HERO of POWER and SUPER YAY.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    Get a private Puppet Show and puppet-making workshop for you and 10 friends (anywhere in the continental US, we'll need to figure out the best flights possible if you're super far, and you might need to let me crash on your couch). Also, you get a signed limited edition copy of THE BOOK, a full set of the new Puppet Portraits, The Kickstarter exclusive, and acknowledgement as The King or Queen of Awesome.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012