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Anybody else been following the Veronica Mars movie funded through Kickstarter? A great little show, so I'm excited about this, and what it could mean for other properties that studios don't see fit to fund themselves:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/559914737/the-veronica-mars-movie-project

Arrested Development probably could have been funded this way had it not been approved through other channels. As, perhaps, could have Firefly years back.

I've only ever seen a couple of Veronica Mars episodes, so don't really have an interest in the movie, despite KB being a cutey (nods to Hellpop) but the fact that this has happened is amazing. It's great to think that people may start getting a bigger say in what they want.

Like you say, Firefly would have been a prime example for the studio to say 'put your money where your mouth is, you want it, then show us how much.'

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No doubt in my mind that 3-D printing is the wave of the future. I need to find a way to invest all my money in the industry as a whole.

Once I saw motorcycle wheels being digitally designed and cut out of blanks, I knew things had changed. Digital sculpts are cool, but I like the tiny irregularities of hand sculpting, yet it really works best on some things.

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Anybody else been following the Veronica Mars movie funded through Kickstarter? A great little show, so I'm excited about this, and what it could mean for other properties that studios don't see fit to fund themselves:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/559914737/the-veronica-mars-movie-project

I'm kind of interested to see how this funding paradigm will shake out. Is Kickstarter turning from a way for independent artists to fund small projects into a way for large corporations to make a lot of money without having to take any initial risk on development?

Oh, wait, I forgot, everything turns into a way for large corporations to make a lot of money.

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I read an interview with Rob Thomas in which he claims that this isn't the case of a big studio exploiting Kickstarter, but that the movie wouldn't get made any other way. I guess the way to look at it is to think of it as an indie project that happens to be about a property that's owned by a megacorporation.

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I just found out my brother in law and his friend have a Kickstarter going right now (about 8 days left)

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brush4hire/brush-4-hire-barricades-and-bunkers

It's for Warhammer, but he told me that the doors are about 2" tall and each floor level is 3" in height. I believe the square barrier is about 1 1/2" tall. Looks like it could work pretty well with Halo minimates. I'm sure some BTTF 3 or Eastwood mates would look good with the Western Buildings too.

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fourhorsemen/gothitropolis-raven-action-figure-by-four-horsemen

It’s finally here: RAVEN KICKSTARTER!!!!

I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this, but Minotaur the Duck’s head sculpt is based on a drawing my fiancee did... Duckminotaur.jpg

so everyone bid a crapton of money on these so she can live the dreaming of owning a 3D version of her art sculpted by the greatest sculptors currently alive.

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do YOU like awesome videogames?!

If you said yes, how would you like to give money to not one, but TWO amazing new games?!

First, one that’s already funded but worth a look if you LOVE Megaman:

Mighty No. 9!!!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyno9/mighty-no-9

Made by an All-Star team of Megaman alumni this is the Megaman game Capcom will never produce (because they keep canceling the teams attempts to make it.) a pledge of $20 gets you the game (for PC/Mac/current gen consoles, PS4/XBone are stretch goals)

Next, for those who love Indie studios doing their own things:
Shantae Half-Genie Hero!!!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero

Not funded yet but probably will be soon this game by Wayforward (the master animators behind “Batman: the Brave and the Bold” and “Ducktales Remastered” sprites) is the first HD game in the Shantae series (there are three sprite based games in the series, the first was on the GB Color, the second is on DSi and iOS, and the third will be released to 3DS later this year) which if you haven’t played is a cute platform with elements of Metroid and Zelda splashed within... try the iOS version which is $2 and see why giving them $15 for a copy of the game on any number of different consoles is a great deal.

So there you go! TWO great games you could be playing next year if you’re willing to help fund them now!

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alright guys, its finally happening! my mom and I have been workshopping this idea for a looonggg time and we are finally seeing it through to fruiton

meet A COMIC SPOT

we aim to be LA's first Comic Book Truck!

you can learn about us and support our Kickstarter here

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/836677414/las-first-comic-book-truck

(also i realize it says we only ship within the US, we are working on changing this, so YES we will ship internationally, sorry about any confusion)

we have a website here (though currently it only serves as a portal to KS)

http://www.acomicspot.com/

and you can follow/like or subscribe to us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and Youtube!

help us make this happen!

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That's a really good idea, Undeadpool. I wish you luck. Once we get through our next pay cycle (tip to all Kickstarters: wait at least a month after April 15 to start!) I'll make a contribution.

One place you should definintely look to talk to once you're up and running is your local library(ies). I can see them being very interested in arranging to have you stop by.

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There seem to be some pretty significant differences there, though, in that in the cited case the person soliciting Kickstarter money had no contact in over a year, and didn't deliver anything apparently. It seems that this is not the case with Agent 88, despite the fact that they haven't fully delivered on all promises. But, good luck with it anyway.

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