Kiki the Koala - An Adorable Adventure Toy that Unplugs Play

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Mary Beth and Matt from Zylie & Friends
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Kiki is the latest in a series of adventure teddy bears designed to "unplug play" for kids ages 4-9. Created by a mother and son team.
Backers: 129
Average Pledge Per Backer: $153

Funded: $19,801 of $125,000
Dates: Sep 23rd -> Oct 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Mary Beth and Matt from Zylie & Friends
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Latest News

Zylie and Kiki are in Fast Company!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
“HOW A SMALL COMPANY THAT LETS KIDS BE KIDS STRUCK A CHORD WITH FAMILIES” We’re over the moon to have been featured by Fast Company in its “Hit the Ground Running” series. Check out the article for a nearly full history of what we’ve been... (Read More)

Unplugged Activities with Zylie for the WEEKEND

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, it’s currently 83 degrees here in Brooklyn, so it looks like summer heard everyone’s enthusiastic cheers and decided to play an encore this weekend! Weather like this makes for perfect unplugged activities that the whole family can enjoy.... (Read More)

Our "Kiki-starter" is now a STAFF PICK!

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
"High-fiving a million angels!" - Liz Lemon We just got a nice little treat in our inbox from the Kickstarter team, informing us that we've been selected as a Staff Pick! The original artwork for Kiki the Koala is very, very excited with this news,... (Read More)

Our mission to unplug playtime and send kids on adventures made it to the Huffington Post!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re thrilled that the Huffington Post Parents Blog published our story on the importance of real, “unplugged” playtime for kids! It’s a LONG article because the issue of play, screentime, modern parenting and how all of that affects the... (Read More)

A busy and exciting 12 hours!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Whew! Half a day down and we’re $8,138 closer to bringing Zylie’s next adventure to life and unplugging play for children everywhere! We’re sitting here in shock/excitement/happiness comas from the support and enthusiasm everyone has shown us... (Read More)

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