Bumprz by Case of Steel. Protected. Beautifully.

A project in Oakland, CA by Matt Veenstra
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Too many broken iPhones screens and bulky cases, inspired the creation of Case of Steel and Bumprz.
Backers: 1114
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27

Funded: $30,551 of $25,000
Dates: Feb 3rd -> Mar 5th (30 days)
Project By: Matt Veenstra
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Latest News

Bumprz New Intro Video Featuring the Best Drops!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Matt asked for the penultimate final Bumprz intro video, and here it is: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bumprz/bumprz-by-case-of-steel-protected-beautifully With hours to go, we want to thank all of you for making Bumprz a reality and a... (Read More)

Bumprz - 1 day left - Maddie drop video, and the projects we have backed.

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
On our last day we wanted to say, "Thank you!" to all of our backers … and give you and update on our production progress. - Maddie joined us in her drop test from the car onto some ugly old... (Read More)

Bumprz - 48 hours to go - 1000+ backers

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are nearing the end our Kickstarter run.  It has been a very exciting time.  We have surpassed 1000+ backers and $28K in pledges.  We are excited to wrap up the campaign with one last push.  We have posted a new image showing Black Bumprz on... (Read More)

Bumprz - 100% funded - Introducing Black Bumprz and more

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday was a great day. I got to focus on product and design. Jeff and Laura kicked it to get new product pics and press pitches ready. And all of you helped us hit our funding goal with more than 5 days to go. After all of the great feedback and... (Read More)

NEW Bumprz Drop on Red Bricks

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We promised you new drop video, and this is one strikes close to home for me. Having grown up in St. Louis (Jeff writing here), crusty, often uneven red-bricked walkways are commonplace. And as you're about to see, Matt's home in Oakland, CA is no... (Read More)

Bumprz reaches 80% funded - celebrating with Riley's Hula Hoop drop test!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to announce that Bumprz is over 80% funded! We're currently at $20,561, 81% funded, 768 backers. Thank you all for your support. To celebrate, Matt is sharing a precious glimpse of his daughter, Riley, performing an amazing feat of... (Read More)

An iPhone 5/5s case so minimal, it’s almost not there

February 13th - via: the-gadgeteer.com
This Kickstarter project is seeking funding for an iPhone case so minimal that it almost doesn’t exist. Instead of a case that engulfs the sides and back of the iPhone or even a bumper case that covers the sides, and sometimes impacts cellular reception, the Bumprz case simply covers the corners. (Read More)

Bumprz Shames All Other So-Called ‘Minimalist’ iPhone Cases

February 12th - via: cultofmac.com
If you Google Cult of Mac for “minimal iPhone case” you get a lot of results (too many, in fact, including a Mac-only music app – nice job Google). But you should ignore every last one of them, becasue the Bumprz really is a “case” so tiny you almost can’t see it. (Read More)

Bumprz: A Screen-Saving 'Anti-Case' For The iPhone 5s

February 12th - via: appadvice.com
Bumprz is a new anti-case for the iPhone that can protect your handset from high drops. (Read More)

Bumprz, the first 10 days - $13,133, 53% funded, 514 backers.

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The first 10 days have been an exciting and anxious time for us. In the last 36 hours we regained momentum and got the word out more, including write ups in Cult of Mac, Shapeways, TUAW, AppAdvice and others. For those who did not see the Cult of Mac... (Read More)

Bumprz the Anti-Case - 72 hour update

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has backed to date.  In celebration of our 72 hours we have produced a new video for the Kickstarter page.   Give it a look and let us know what you think. At the 72 hour mark we had 175 backers and have funded $4275... (Read More)

Bumprz first 24 hours

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our first 24 hours on Kickstarter has been an exciting time. Thank you to all of you who helped support us and get pledges going the first day. We were pledged $2,110, by 119 backers at a touch over $17 a pledge. On our end it is time for us to... (Read More)

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