The PhiTOP: A Spinning Top that Levels Up Executive Toys
A project in Boston, MA by Kenneth Brecher000days
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The PhiTOP is an elegant scientific, mathematical, artistic and aesthetically pleasing object that brings joy to the eye, hand & mind.
Backers: 163
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71
Funded: $11,598 of $5,000
Dates: Oct 17th -> Nov 16th (31 days)
Project By: Kenneth Brecher
Backers: 163
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71
Funded: $11,598 of $5,000
Dates: Oct 17th -> Nov 16th (31 days)
Project By: Kenneth Brecher
$11,598
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 16 @ 15:30 -0500 GMT
231%
of goal
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Latest News
For the Fun of It... 
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Why Take Things So Seriously? As the PhiTOP has attracted some attention, queries are coming in about the science and how and why it behaves the way it does. And this is exactly the point! It begs us to ask, incredulously, how does it DO that?!... (Read More)
If Science is the New Rock n' Roll, the PhiTOP is a Limited Release EP Vinyl
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Featured Interview in Lost at E Minor!We're delighted to have done an interview with the fine design minds at Lost at E Minor, and they definitely appreciated the marriage of science and aesthetics to bring joy. This, along with some other mentions... (Read More)
Behold The One-Handed End-to-End Spin! Wonder Twin Powers Activate!
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Stand Up! Light Shows! Optical Illusions! All-in-One! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Several backers have asked to see a complete spin in real-time, and one of our testers... (Read More)
100 Backers! Your Support is Bolstering Curiosity Far and Wide!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Journey Is the DestinationThis has long been a mantra in my family, and reaching the 100 backer milestone is a joyous event in the evolution of the PhiTOP journey. Many thanks to all of you who have lent your support, spread the word, or sent... (Read More)
A Spin Down Video While Ramping Up
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The Word Is Spreading...We're delighted that people are sharing their discovery of the PhiTOP with a cross-section of enthusiasts. It was featured on NotCot today, which feels like a stamp of approval from the design community. Since some of you... (Read More)
Big Thanks to All of the Early PhiTOP Backers - We Reached the Goal!
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The PhiTOP Is Funded!To everyone who has supported this project so far, this has been an incredible couple of days - and we would not have done it without you! We're stunned and honored to have support come in from as far away as Denmark and Saudi... (Read More)
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