Five Dollar Fidget Spinner

A project in Ottawa, Canada by Sean Hodgins
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I want to create the most inexpensive fidget spinner! Only $5(USD) to get it in the hands of everyone in need.
Backers: 3254
Average Pledge Per Backer: $22 CAD

Funded: $73,143 CAD of $5,500 CAD
Dates: Jan 24th -> Feb 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Sean Hodgins
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Latest News

Bearing Cap Prototypes - 2 days left!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Just a little less than 48 hours left!  Here are some images of the finalized design of the bearing caps. They are absolutely perfect and I love them. Snug removable fit that won't fall out, and they feel amazing. Only Blue, Red, and Black are shown... (Read More)

1000%

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow.  Over 2500 Backers. 1000% of the Goal. Over 5000 Fidgets. Impressive numbers. Thanks Backers and Sharers! We are on the home stretch. See you at the finish line.  -Sean Hodgins  (Read More)

Colour Stats and Triplex Info/Survey

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers and Not-yet Backers! Here is a long detailed update. But required. Another survey as well. I like to keep the backers in control. Colour Stats. With over 1000 people who filled out the Colour Survey we now have a pretty clear choice of... (Read More)

A Fidget Colour Survey.

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers and Everyone Else! Quick update. I have put together a quick survey to get an estimate of what colours are most desired. I can only choose so many colours since every time you add a colour for production it increases costs by a lot. So... (Read More)

Bring It On!

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
As we near the halfway point of the Kickstarter I just want to send out a much deserved Thanks! Thanks to everyone who has backed, shared, or just enjoyed watching my video!  As the campaign continues to grow, there will be those who will try to... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal!

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Second stretch goal! We also passed 1000 backers. Amazing! The stretch goal means the bearing caps will come in the colour of your Fidget spinner. If you want a bearing cap set with your fidget Add $1 CAD per set of caps to your pledge.  ... (Read More)

4 X Fidgets now available and Shipment Info!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We're just approaching the first Stretch goal, so I'm sure we will at least get bearing caps in a single colour! I have now added the 4 x Fidget Spinner as an option! If you wanted more than 2, and less than 8, this should be perfect... (Read More)

Typo Slipped Through - 8 x Fidget Reward

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Possibly no one has noticed, or realized the mistake, but I just noticed the "8 x Fidget Spinner" Reward says "Want 10 of them?" This of course should be 8. It says "8 x Fidget" in the other places so I'm sure everyone knows what they are getting. If... (Read More)

Ceramic Bearing Reward Removal - Ceramic bearing still an add-on.

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Another update! Sorry! The Ceramic bearing reward has cause a little bit of confusion and a few people have selected it thinking you could do two rewards at once. Kickstarter only allows you to select one reward.  I will be removing the Reward ($2... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Added!

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all. Thanks for all of your feedback. I appreciate the comments and messages more than you know! Keep them coming. Based on that feedback I have created some stretch goals! They are now listed on the Kickstarter page in more detail but here... (Read More)

3 Days?! We did it! Its Funded!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm really ecstatic. Thank you all! Lets keep this momentum going! I've been listening to your comments and messages. I'm going to look into a couple of things. Some stretch goals, possibly bearings caps, special colours, and maybe... another fidget... (Read More)

$5 Fidget Spinner Hits Kickstarter (video)

January 26th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Not only are they extremely fun to play with, evidence shows that they can have extremely therapeutic effects. (Read More)

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