BatteryBot: The Fun Mobile Device Charger with Personality!

A project in Boston, MA by Evan Blaustein
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BatteryBot is the world's 1st & only character-based rechargeable backup battery for smartphones, tablets & mobile devices, by Mimoco!
Backers: 1249
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71

Funded: $88,202 of $65,000
Dates: Oct 23rd -> Nov 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Evan Blaustein
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Latest News

4th Licensed Stretch Goal Unlocked! Can We Make It A High 5?

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Loyal BatteryBot Backers, Just a quick update here as we close out our Kickstarter, which ends at midnight EST tonight. If you haven’t noticed, earlier today we busted through the $80k stretch goal!!! This is great news because now we can... (Read More)

Adventure Time Stretch Goal Winner & 27 Hours Left!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Loyal BatteryBot Backers, We’re now in the final hours of our KS campaign, and are so grateful for all the support we've received so far. It’s been an amazing week as we've surpassed our initial goal, unlocked our first stretch goal, and are... (Read More)

Adventure Time Stretch Goal Unlocked! More to Come

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

100%+ Funded: Time to Unlock Stretch Goals!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Loyal BatteryBot Backers, Woohoo! We did it! 100% funded...THANK YOU, Kickstarters ^_^ YOU are all amazing and we are so proud of this accomplishment to make BatteryBot a reality with all of your unwavering support. We are ecstatic, amped up,... (Read More)

Terry Le Bat Painted Prototype! 91% Funded & 4 Days to Go

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Loyal BatteryBot Backers,  Thank you all for your support, new backers and old. We had a phenomenal weekend and are now 91% funded! Less than $6,000 (~90 backers) to go before BatteryBot is a reality with four solid days to pull it off. We’re... (Read More)

2nd BatteryBot Prototype Received. 75% funded and Closing the Gap

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Loyal BatteryBot Backers, Today marks the final week of our Kickstarter campaign, and we are hovering at the 75% mark with nearly 800 amazing backers strong. This means that in our final push we’re in a good position to cross the finish line,... (Read More)

MimoPower 2600, the Perfect Stocking Stuffer!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Kickstarters (we're now 742 strong @ 69% funded) ! As most of you know, the predecessor to BatteryBot was MimoPower 2600. This simple single cell backup battery previous to Kickstarter was only offered once before to convention goers at San... (Read More)

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November 12th - via: thoughtcatalog.com
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Announcing Adventure Time x BatteryBot Licensed Stretch Goals!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Loyal BatteryBot Backers (all 635+ of You!), We have an exciting announcement to share: Once we pass our initial $65k funding goal, Licensed BatteryBot production slots will be unlocked at various targets as stretch goals. The first Licensed... (Read More)

Mimoco kickstarts adorable smartphone batteries

November 11th - via: cnet.com.au
Mimoco, known for its adorable licensed-character USB sticks, has taken to Kickstarter with a new character-based gadget: a 5200mAh backup smartphone battery. (Read More)

New Rewards, Holiday Split Shipping, and First Surveys!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Mimoco launches BatteryBot Kickstarter for portable power

November 9th - via: neowin.net
Mimoco, the creators of Mimobot USB thumb drives, have launched a Kickstarter to create character-based battery packs that recharge your mobile devices while you're on the go. Will they be successful? (Read More)

Kickstart some art: Cool projects that need our cash

November 7th - via: usatoday.com
Get out your wallets, because it's time for another thrilling feature where I point out interesting-sounding crowd-funding projects. (Read More)

Thank you – we are 50% funded!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all 550+ of You, BatteryBot has just crossed the halfway point!  A huge heartfelt THANKS goes out to you for being the first backers to share our vision to make portable power fun through character! We couldn't have achieved this milestone... (Read More)

Mimobot gets power hungry

November 5th - via: coolmomtech.com
Clearly mobile charging technology is about the hottest tech trend these days, just as we predicted back in January. Especially now that we can't leave home without something that rings, vibrates, or keeps your fingers occupied on your commute. (Take that as you will.) But now there's finally an option that is--dare I say it?--fun. (Read More)

Happy Halloween!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Boo! Trick or treat, Kickstarters?! We are now 450+ strong, 40% funded, and a Kickstarter Staff Pick! Thank you all for your support as we work to make BatteryBot a reality. Halloween is one of our favorite days of the year at Mimoco, and to show our... (Read More)

Fright Fight, BatteryBot, Function and Form & AR Wear

October 26th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
After a very busy week in the world of crowdfunding where there was an avalanche of crowdfunding regulations it is time for something a little less heavy. (Read More)

It’s nice to meet you, Kickstarter. BatteryBot is 25% funded!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so stoked to be here on KS :D We want to thank all of you for helping to make BatteryBot a reality. We are more than 25% funded after the first three days, and nearly 300 backers strong, so a pretty noble start. But we know that the next 20... (Read More)

BatteryBot hits Kickstarter with a personalized portable battery

October 25th - via: tweaktown.com
Mimoco's BatteryBot is the first and only character-based rechargeable battery for smart devices (Read More)

Mimoco launches Kickstarter for mobile chargers that look like characters

October 24th - via: bizjournals.com
Boston-based Mimoco Inc, which makes figurine USB drives based on pop culture characters, launched a Kickstarter campaign on Wednesday to raise $65,000 for its new product, BatteryBot. (Read More)

Mimoco BatteryBot Launced On Kickstarter

October 23rd - via: ubergizmo.com
Mimoco has long been a name that is associated with fun looking USB flash drives, and this time around, they have decided to jump aboard the Kickstarter bandwagon by launching a new product line there known as the BatteryBot. The BatteryBot happens to be a portable backup battery charger which will feature an array of characters as well as unique features such as LED indicator lights that are located on the feet of each character. (Read More)

Mimoco's MimoPower: BatteryBot Kickstarter!

October 23rd - via: cluttermagazine.com
Mimoco, the premiere maker of art toys meet consumer electronics company, introduces BatteryBot, the world's first and only character-based rechargeable backup battery for smartphones, tablets & mobile devices! The first item in Mimoco's new MimoPower line, the BatteryBot currently has a Kickstarter campaign, made to help fund the creation of the 10 initial designs (pictured above), including one Kickstarter exclusive one! The retail price for these amazing pieces will be $70-80, though you can secure one through the Kickstarter campaign for only $40-50! Don't sleep on these amazing deals. (Read More)

Mimoco BatteryBot Now on Kickstarter

October 23rd - via: blindboxed.com
Mimoco, creators of the Mimobot, a USB drive / platform toy hybrid featuring artists like tokidoki, friendswithyou, Gary Baseman, and more, have just launched a Kickstarter for a battery backup device called the BatteryBot. Just like the Mimobot, the BatteryBot is a designer toy at heart. (Read More)

Mimoco Brings Fun to Batteries with MimoPower BatteryBots

October 23rd - via: technologytell.com
Mimoco, the makers of Mimobot character-based USB flash drives, has introduced its new line of Mimoco external battery devices featuring 10 unique designs. (Read More)

Crowdfunding Spotlight

October 23rd - via: twice.com
Kickstarter isn’t just for hopeful upstarts anymore: Now established companies are getting in on the game. (Read More)

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