Hello Kickstarter! 

Thanks for checking out our project. My daughter Kiahna and I have spent the last two years developing the Cocoro playhouse system to create the most fun and exciting experience for children. We have received a lot of positive feedback from so many parents and children. Now we need your help to get this playhouse produced. We appreciate your support from the bottom of our hearts!  

Website: http://www.noriokids.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noriokids

What is Cocoro - Interlocking Playhouse System?

Cocoro is a truly unique and original design concept which uses a patent pending interlocking system to allow children to freely create their own designs and formations. It is produced in sturdy, double-wall, corrugated cardboard. Cocoro uses SFI certified fiberboard and is 100% recyclable. All adhesive and ink used are water based and nontoxic. So, it is safe for the children and better for the environment. Cocoro playhouse is designed, developed and manufactured right here in USA. (We are so lucky to have great opportunities to work with these capable people around us here. Thank you!)

We also created the miniature version for children to play & plan in advance, then build their creation on a larger scale. This serves as a planning method.

One set of the Cocoro playhouse comes in a basic 14 piece set with an additional 10 pieces to further the children's creativity. Size (when built as a single standard playhouse): 39” (W) x 44” (H) x 39 (D)” - Miniature version: 5” (W) x 5.5” (H) x 5 (D)”  Instructions included. 

Norio Kids story

Remember how fun it was playing with Legos & Lincoln logs, spending hours building your own creation as a child? Didn’t you wish you could shrink down and go into your creation? Remember playing under a table, hiding in a closet or playing with a large and empty cardboard box for weeks instead of playing with your expensive toys?

Most of us almost forgot about how fun & exciting these moments were, but as a father of two children, I have encountered many situations where I can see in their eyes that they are going through the same experiences as I used to go through. That is why I created the Cocoro - Interlocking Playhouse System.

What is "Cocoro"?

“Cocoro” means “Heart” in Japanese. As we all know, home is where the heart is. We believe that Cocoro playhouse will be the home of fun, excitement, comfort, shelter, creativity, or whatever your children want it to be. It is all up to them to decide. Allow them to follow their hearts to experience this unique playhouse. 

Limitless possibilities to create your own world

Our mission is to inspire children to discover how fun and exciting it is to use their imagination to create their own worlds & values. We believe EVERY child has limitless potential. They each have potential to be whatever they want to be to make a difference in our world. But it all starts from pure imagination!

Also, Norio Kids strongly encourages parents to get involved with their children to play with our products. When parents enter their child’s world of play & imagination, the child blossoms with more confidence to explore endless possibilities. Norio Kids’ products are very unique & different just as every child is. We are creating new types of products that will become their favorite, further more, will become the toys that stick out the most from their memories when they grow older.

How can I help? 

If you like what we came up with and believe in our project, please consider making a pledge listed on the right. No amount is too small. We came to Kickstarter to raise a minimum of $13,500 in 30 days to get the Cocoro playhouse system into production. On Kickstater, you can pre-order the Cocoro playhouse to provide the funding to help cover the costs of tooling and production. You can also help by posting this link on your Facebook, Twitter, and by emailing it to your friends who you think might be interested in our project.

Website: http://www.noriokids.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noriokids

Thanks again for supporting our passion for the children of our future.

Norio & Kiahna Saneshige

[ Here is a sneak preview of what's coming next in 2012 for Cocoro. Enjoy! ]