Happy Dragons! Whimsical Dragon Sculptures by Nina Bolen
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Happy Dragons! Whimsical Dragon Sculptures. Help me create a full line of cute collectable dragon figurines.
Backers: 159
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52
Funded: $8,289 of $1,000
Dates: Aug 4th -> Oct 3rd (60 days)
Project By: Nina Bolen
Backers: 159
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52
Funded: $8,289 of $1,000
Dates: Aug 4th -> Oct 3rd (60 days)
Project By: Nina Bolen
$8,289
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 3 @ 21:30 -0400 GMT
828%
of goal
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Latest News
Only 4 Hours to go! 
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Wow I'm so happy right now! We broke $8k with just a little over 4 hours to go! Sorry for the goofy video but I was just so excited (yeah that's me excited I make weird... (Read More)
Finally Days!
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Only 31 hours to go! I don't think I'll be sleeping anywhere in those 31 hours LOL I'm sculpting away & drinking my weight in coffee ^__^ Over night we broke $7k so the "Smoke" color is official, a long with a Magenta Pink/Purple Now I just... (Read More)
Only 57 Hours To Go! Happy Dragons Story ^_^
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
With just a little over 2 days to go the project is coming to an end. Again I can't express how happy I am or how grateful I am to all the backers! I know I've said it before but I love you all!!! Happy Dragons Beginnings:This sculpture line has... (Read More)
Only 3 days to go!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
If we break $7,000 I'll add one more color theme for the Happy Dragons I'm thinking a magenta like color ^_^ Be sure to share the project using the little links under the main image on the main page. Every share helps! So what happens in 3 days?... (Read More)
So much work in progress! ^_^
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Warning lots of images of unfinished dragons :P I figured sense the Birthstone Dragons all have defiant concept art, I should then work on the Happy Dragons first. Here are the Happy Dragons "blocked" out 4th to 12th (see the main page for 1st,... (Read More)
Add-on Info & how to
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I've post some info about add-ons before but wanted to post again sense there are so many new add-ons and rewards Sadly Kickstarter does not make an easy way to add add-ons Steps: On the projects main... (Read More)
Update number 41
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
3rd Happy Dragon "Day Dreamer" work in progress This ones almost done! Just have to finish up the details & clean up. I should also have April's Birthstone Dragon finished really soon & May's coming up. If anyone needs me I'll be lost in... (Read More)
Update number 40
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
New reward & add-on added!! You can now add a Happy Dragons logo t-shirt for $20 Black 100% cotton shirt with the logo on the front & the website address on the back. Sizes S-XXL (for larger sizes please contact me) Wow only 10 days to... (Read More)
Update number 39
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow we flew past the last stretch goal! So now this artwork will be turned into a sculpture also "Mom & Baby" Concept Art Current Backers can add this sculpture as an add-on for $40 each or it's available as a new reward for $45. The later... (Read More)
Happy Friday!
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Paints have arrived! Look at all the pretty colors! I've been working on the gemstones for the Birthstone Dragons From left to right January to December Colors are January- Garnet February- Amethyst (looks pink but it's more purple) March-... (Read More)
Wooooooooohooooooooo
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok sorry lol I'm shocked we just broke over $5,000 with still a little more than 2 weeks to go! I can't begin to tell you all how happy & thankful I am to everyone that's backed! (Sorry for the bad grammar just can't think straight) So glad to... (Read More)
Quick update
September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting close to the next stretch goal! If we get to $5,000 I'll release 2 more color themes for the Happy Dragons Dark Green with silver (ball color to come later) Pink with silver or gold (whichever ends up looking better, ball color to come... (Read More)
Update number 35
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
More work in progress This is April's Birthstone Dragon. One of the more challenging poses, looks fine in the artwork but when you try turning a head backwards it just doesn't look right LOL after messing with the pose all day he's finally... (Read More)
Update number 34 ^_^
September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Woot! We got to the next stretch goal! Thank you all so much!! So now that means: I'll release Kickstarter exclusive Birthstone Dragon Colors. Some months have more than one birthstone. Like October can be rose zircon, pink Tourmaline, or Opal. I... (Read More)
Stretch Goal!!!
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We reached the $4,000 stretch goal!! So that means Custom boxes 2 new colors themes One Deluxe Happy Dragon Sculpture About the boxes: Happy Dragons & Birthstone Dragons will have 2 different box styles. Because of shipping some international... (Read More)
Update 9/9/2014
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm running out of titles for updates can you tell ^_^ I've been sculpting away, so that's the reason for the lack of daily updates. I find my hands covered in clay, or paint, or RTV (mold making material) or casting urethane LOL so it's a bit... (Read More)
Quick update
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Not too much new to day. But I did get in new paint & more supplies :) I think the mail man & ups are going to hate me really soon lol This last box was 10lbs January's birthstone dragon is in the mold so hope to have some cast Sunday. And... (Read More)
Official Logo & Next Stretch Goal!
September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it to the next stretch goal! So I'll be doing 2 more Happy Dragons, for a totally of 12 different Happy Dragons. So 24 dragons totally in the line so fare!! 12 Birthstone Dragons & 12 Happy Dragons. If we reach $4,000 the dragons will all... (Read More)
March's Work in Progress
September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow only $85 away from the next stretch goal! What does the next goal have? 2 more Happy Dragons! March's Birthstone Dragon work in progress This dragon still needs a lot of work, like the wing is too long right now & no back feet or tail ^_^... (Read More)
Happy Dragons have their own pages ^_^
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Dragons now have their own FaceBook page & website But I'll be updating here first for everyone to see. ^_^ The Facebook page just helps me organize pictures better. You can see all the Birthstone Dragons concept art in order there along... (Read More)
Happy Labor Day
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The next stretch goal has been reached!!! So that means all 12 months of Birthstone Dragons will be made! So there will be 10 Happy Dragons (so fare) and 12 Birthstone Dragons. I've finished up the concept art for the last 3 months of Birthstone... (Read More)
Website coming soon
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
It's official Happy Dragons now have their own website at www.happy-dragons.com (don't forget the dash - ) not much there yet but it will be a work in progress. I hope to have it all finished soon or at least by the time the Kickstarter ends. There... (Read More)
Typo Sorry ^_^
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Oops sorry everyone the $35 price on the Birthstone Dragons for existing backers was a typo it should be $30 each for existing backers. So if you want to add a Birthstone Dragon as an add-on it's $30 each or a "Happy Dragon" it's $20 each. That's... (Read More)
New rewards added
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I've added new rewards for each of the Birthstone Dragons so fare, remember the pre-order price of $30 each is very limited, and if that sells out I'll add the 2nd tier pricing of $40 each. Or you can order in a set at the special set price of $35... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal Reached!!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now to the 3rd stretch goal!! So that means 4 more "Happy Dragons" & 3 more months of the Birthstone Dragons. July, August, & September ($2,500) List of all the dragons so fare, with progress updates & the "official" names of some... (Read More)
More work in progress
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We're super close to the next stretch goal!! WOW!! February's Birthstone Dragon is coming along & I should have some of January's cast & painted really soon. (Read More)
Color Samples Work in Progress
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Working on the 4 color themes They are not finished yet & look a lot better in person. For some reason the blue looks neon and the purple almost black but those colors are off ^_^ Once I get one of each color finished I'll take better... (Read More)
3rd Happy Dragon Work in Progress
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Working on the 3rd "Happy Dragon" Don't worry he'll have a tail & horns ^_^ he still has aways to go. 3rd Happy Dragon work in progress I really need to come up with better names other than just 1st, 2nd & 3rd LOL Any ideas just let me... (Read More)
2nd Stretch Goal Met!
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow the 2nd stretch goal was met over the weekend & we still have 39 days to go! That means 3 more "Happy Dragons" & the next 3 months of Birthstone Dragons. April, May, & June are now unlocked! So a total of 6 different Happy Dragons... (Read More)
So close to the next stretch goal
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We're so close to the 2nd stretch goal! Remember you can add any of the dragons as an add-on if you've already pledged So if you where one of the lucky ones that got the $15 deal for the first dragon you can add any of the dragons... (Read More)
Army of dragons
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Not much going on today. Just more sculpting & slowly building my army of dragons "Muahaha""cough" sorry ;) Once these guys are ready to paint, I'll be doing one of each of the color "themes" for everyone to see (Read More)
Busy Day!
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow so close to the 2nd stretch goal!! I can't believe it! I've been busy sculpting, making molds, & casting Work in progress of the 2nd Happy Dragon Work in progress of the 2nd Happy Dragon As you can see the 2nd Happy Dragon is coming... (Read More)
Small change to the stretch goals
August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
So I had to make a small change to the finally stretch goal. I took the time to really run the numbers and sadly there was no way to do the last 6 months of Birthstone Dragons in one go at $2,500 so I had to stretch it out a bit more to $3,000.... (Read More)
Add-ons Explained
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry it's a bit of a long video, but I wanted to go over the add-ons & also show the dragon heads that are a reward. With the add-ons you can pick your design or let me pick one at random. All designs will be fantasy themed ^_^ You can see my... (Read More)
1st Stretch Goal!
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
So happy! The first stretch goal has been met! So that means February's & March's Birthstone dragons are now unlocked along with 2 more Happy Dragon designs plus FREE stickers!! ^_^ I promise I'll have a better update Monday, was just so... (Read More)
Almost to he first stretch goal!
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow we're almost to the first stretch goal of $1,500! If we make it there I'll add some sets of dragons as a reward. Like a package deal with the first 3 birthstone dragons or the first few of the happy dragons as a set. Oh and if we reach the goal... (Read More)
More Happy Dragon Concepts
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I hate waiting, but I have to be patient until more materials get here to keep working on January's Birthstone Dragon. Sucks that no stores locally sell what I need :( But oh well only one more day before the package is here! So I've been playing... (Read More)
Even more rewards added!!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Add-ons as rewards:I had some people ask about just getting the add-ons like a coffee mug, or mouse pad without getting anything else. So I've added a bunch of new rewards! Now you can get a few of the add-ons by themselves if you like. Don't worry... (Read More)
1st Happy Dragon Almost Done ^_^
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm finally done sculpting this little guy, well I say I'm done but I'll probably still go back & clean him up a little more. But he's pretty much ready to be molded now. Silicone RTV for the molds has been ordered so I'm just waiting on it... (Read More)
We're funded!!
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Wooohooo! The Happy Dragons project is now 104% funded! I'm so excited I can hardly think straight, that & I think I need more coffee ^_^ So what happens now? Well there are still 52 days to go before the project ends, I can't believe it got... (Read More)
End of week 1
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Well the first week is drawing to a close & wow 94% funded!! I can't thank everyone enough. Hopefully we can reach the stretch goals and even add a few more. The 1st Happy Dragon is almost done and I'll be moving on to the molding stage.... (Read More)
New Rewards Added Super Pre-order Special Prices
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Someone asked about getting both the 1st Happy Dragon & January's Birthstone Dragon. I hadn't even thought to add that as a reward :P So thank you for the awesome idea! I've added two new reward levels $50 saving you $25 limited to only 10... (Read More)
Free Items for Backers!
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to say an extra big THANK YOU to all my backers so far. I'm so happy that my project has been up for just about a week & we're almost 50% funded! I could not do this without your support. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a... (Read More)
1st Happy Dragon Work in Progress
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The 1st Happy Dragon is almost done. He finally has a tail, & just needs a few more details & needs to be cleaned up ^_^ Then he'll be ready for molding (Read More)
Quick Update
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
So the $15 pre-order special price sold out in just about 2 days! I'm so existed! There are still 19 at the $20 pre-order special price & I've added pre-order special pricing for January's Birthstone Dragon too. But I need everyones help to... (Read More)
Add ons & Pre-order pricing
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
So I've had a few people ask about the add-ons & pre-order pricing. Pre-order Pricing These are like an early bird special so first come first get ^_^ The $15, & $20 are the special prices for the 1st happy dragon. It's the same dragon that... (Read More)
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