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Update #8 · May 22, 2012 · 2 comments

Dear Supporters and Fans,

Well we didn't hit our goal but I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for your contributions and efforts to get the word out about this project. Over the next couple of months I will be retooling, redesigning, and recommitting to get Epic Mario off the ground. The next phase of development will be to get just the basics put together to complete one full "TV Screen" worth of Super Mario Bros. After that I will be acquiring the bricks needed so that I can complete a run through of the level using just the TV screen worth of imagery at a time. In approaching the project this way, I will only be building about 1/7th of the level at a time and consequently will need fewer parts as I can reuse the certain elements over and over again. As an added bonus structuring the project this way will lend itself to creating a stop motion animation of the first level. The labor involved will be significant but so will the rewards.

Thank you all again for your support. I promise to keep everyone posted as the project moves forward.

Sincerely,

Zachary Pollock

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The Big "Why?"

Update #7 - For backers only · Apr 28, 2012 · 1 comment

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Good Day Sacramento

Update #6 · Apr 21, 2012 · 1 comment

Hey All,

I thought that I would let everyone know that I am going to be on Good Day Sacramento tomorrow morning, live via Skype to talk about my project. I also just conducted an brieve interview with an editor for Thrillist.com who will be running a piece about the project on Monday.

I want to thank everyone for their contiuned support and encourage you to keep spreading the word about the project. There is still a long way to go and many dollars to raise! But with your help we can make this project happen.

Cheers,

~Z~

 

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Week 1 Recap - Epic Media Coverage

Update #5 · Apr 18, 2012 · comment

To my Epic Mario supporters,

Wow, what a tremendous week for Epic Mario. We (my fantastic contributors and I) started last tuesday with a $100 contribution right off the bat. At weeks end the project now has just over $4500 in funding which is about 17% of the goal. I also got a shout out from LEGO Master Nathan Sawaya.

The project has been getting a lot of press this week and there is more to come. There was an article about the project in the Willamette Week followed by a blog post on PC World. These were followed up by posts on Engaget, PC Advisor, Joystiq, Boing Boing, Kotaku, Wired, Game Informer, Geek.com, and The Daily What. If you have seen this posted on other blogs or sites, please let me know. I also just completed an itnterview for On The Level Gaming and I am doing another interview with Those Guys tomorrow.

I also want share my appreciation for those of you who have reached out to me with offers of help and support for getting my foundation started regardless of the outcome of this project.

Thank you again to all my supporters out there and keep on getting the word out. I hope that in the week two recap, we will be over 50% funded and have more blogs/articles to share.

Cheers,

~Z~

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New Rewards & Media Coverage

Update #4 · Apr 16, 2012 · comment

To all my 8-bit friends out there,

I just wanted to announce that I have added a few new rewards to the project at the $5, $15, and $30 range. But dont' worry, for those who have contributed at the $10 or $25, you can donate another $5 and select No Reward, and I will bump you up to the next tier when it comes time to send out the rewards!

The project has been picked up by PC World, Engaget, and PC Advisor! The links to those articles are below.

PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/253736/epic_mario_project_recreates_super_mario_bros_level_11_with_lego.html

Engaget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/insert-coin-epic-mario-lego-project/

PC Advisor: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/opinion/game/3351059/epic-mario-project-re-creates-super-mario-bros-level-1-1-with-lego/

Thanks again to everyone for their support!

~Z~

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    33 backers

    A $5 contribution gets you a heart felt Thank You and your name included contributors section of the web page that will chronicle the construction of the project.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    40 backers

    A hand-written thank you on a postcard featuring sketeches and Illlustrations from the project. You will also have your name featured on my Contributors/Thank You's plaque at the project unveiling.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    5 backers Limited (95 of 100 left)

    This reward is designed specfically for LUG members by LUG members. You will receive a blueprint for one panel of the project for you to complete with your own bricks that will be included in the final project, during the year that it travels. At the end of the year your bricks will be returned to you. LUG members will also have special LUG only section on the Thank You's page and marker showing which plates came from which LUG members as the project travels.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    12 backers

    To give more contributors a chance to play along at home, this reward will get you the blueprint to make a Mario themed trophy of your own at home.+ The Postcard/Thank You

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    13 backers

    In addition to the Thank You's, this level gets you a custom LEGO® brick with Epic Mario engraved on it. (Makes a great addition to any AFOL ID Badge!) (Shipping included on domestic orders. Canada orders please add $2.50, all other international orders please add $5.00)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    6 backers Limited (94 of 100 left)

    This reward is designed specfically for LUG members by LUG members. Similar to the $15 reward, this level will get you Two blueprints as well as the Epic Mario brick. There might be a "secret" reward if all 100 rewards are picked up.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    9 backers

    This reward is another chance to play along at home. For your contribution you will receive a blueprint to build a Mario themed trophy from your own bricks (different than the $15 version). + The Postcard + The Epic Mario Brick (Shipping included on domestic orders. Canada orders please add $2.50, all other international orders please add $5.00)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    23 backers

    This level gets you a 8x8 (bricks) mini-mosaic display with of one of the following designs: Question Mark Block, Red Mushroom, 1-Up Mushroom, or a Goomba. + The Postcard + The Epic Mario Brick (Shipping included on domestic orders. Canada orders please add $2.50, all other international orders please add $5.00)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    6 backers

    The Century Level contributors get their choice of one 8x16 (bricks) mini-mosaic display featuring: Mario, The Princess, or Toad. + The Postcard + The Epic Mario Brick (Shipping included on domestic orders. Canada orders please add $2.50, all other international orders please add $5.00)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    6 backers

    For $250 you will receive a true 1-brick-per-pixel mosaic of Mario in either a jumping or standing pose, in a custom display and ready to be hung on the wall. (Approximate size is 12" x 12") Can be shipped completed or with a custom set of instructions for you to build it yourself! + The Postcard + The Epic Mario Brick (Shipping included on domestic orders. Canada orders please add $5.00, all other international orders please add $10.00)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    1 backer

    At $500 you have earned a classic scene from the game. This piece of custom mounted wall art features Mario leaping for the elusive 1-up mushroom at 1-brick-per-pixel. (Approximate size is 12" x 24") Can be shipped completed or with a custom set of instructions for you to build it yourself! + The Postcard + The Epic Mario Brick (Shipping included on domestic orders. Canada orders please add $10, all other international orders, additional shipping charges may apply.)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers

    This reward level gets you not only the Mario mosaic from the $500 reward level but also a paid participant level registration to the BrickCon 12' expo in Seattle to see the project assembled + The Postcard + The Epic Mario Brick (Shipping included on domestic orders. Canada orders please add $10, all other international orders, additional shipping charges may apply.)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    1 backer Limited (19 of 20 left)

    $1,500 gets you a piece of history. You will receive one full panel from the finished project after its 12 month exhibition tour. Each finished panel measures approximately 42" x 83" Each panel will include a Mario in various states of action and at least one Koopa, Goomba, or Item. Limited quantities available! + The Postcard + The Epic Mario Brick + BrickCon 12' Registration (Shipping is not included on this item and will be processed seperately.)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013