Tentacle Kitty: First Responders and Essentials
A project in Bend, OR by John Merritt000days
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We are creating adorable, huggable plush to celebrate those who are working hard to keep our society safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Backers: 3474
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54
Funded: $187,593 of $41,000
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 6th (30 days)
Project By: John Merritt
Backers: 3474
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54
Funded: $187,593 of $41,000
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 6th (30 days)
Project By: John Merritt
$187,593
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 6 @ 13:02 -0400 GMT
457%
of goal
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Latest News
What happens next! 
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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An Extra Design Your Own Kitty Opened Up!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If you wanted one now's your chance! (Read More)
LAST MINUTE UNLOCK! EXCLUSIVE PIN!!!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU DID IT! With a ton of new coloring pages, and selfies you did it! Everyone will now receive the exclusive pin! You'll also be able to purchase additional pins during the survey! (Read More)
LAST MINUTE UPDATE! BETTER STETHOSCOPES!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Talk about a last minute update! Look at these! Waaay better than the felt cutouts! The blue one is exclusive to the Medical Kit ^_^ (Read More)
Survey Notice, Add Ons, and Pledge charging timeline.
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, Couple things to go over, so here we go! Backerkit Surveys So I've been working with Backerkit to get the surveys as ready as I can. They informed me that it's recommended we setup the survey to go out after the 14 day pledge charging... (Read More)
"Lab Tech" renaming to "Lab Scientist"
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
So someone brought up today that "Lab Tech" was an outdated term and that Lab Scientist is more appropriate! So from now on the Lab Tech Kitty will be called Lab Scientist Kitty! That is all. ~John (Read More)
Any confusion about add ons? Look no further!
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Some folks have asked how you deal with the add ons. It's actually really simple this time. Instead of adding extra funds to your pledge like last time as we ask tons of questions and get mixups alot, we are using Backerkit this time!... (Read More)
Challenge Report: 27/33 - 3 more points till you get the exclusive pin!!
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Where to put the heart?! + Bank Bag and Scalpel and Final Price of Kits
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Mix and Match Combo Examples
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! John here, I've been making combos of kitties to show what kind of kitties we could make. Seems that with everything we have we can make just about everyone. Some require a little more work, but I will make tutorials on coloring your... (Read More)
Essentials Kit Preview!
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! I finished them! This will be final one of 3 accessory kits! From anything from folks staying at home, to painters, mask makers, gamers, and more! Combine any kitty with things from this kits and others to specialize your kitty to your... (Read More)
Professional Kit Preview
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! I wanted to show you as soon as I finished them! This will be one of 3 accessory kits! Security Guards, Farmers, Reporters, Librarians, Warehouse, Plumbers, Electricians! You name it, something could be mixed and matched! To be clear,... (Read More)
Medical Kit Preview
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! I wanted to show you as soon as I finished them! This will be one of 3 accessory kits! X-ray techs, Physical therapists, Psychologists/Therapists, Respiratory specialist, you name it, you can probably make it with this pack! To be... (Read More)
Finally! John remembered to share the updated Nurse Kitty!
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
So by popular demand, especially from actual nurses, the lollipop will be swapped out for a shot to make you feel better! (Read More)
MIX AND MATCH ALL THE THINGS!
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks! I just found out that everything can be swapped out! YAAAS! (Read More)
Military Kitty?
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a ton of suggestions for careers. While John is trying to create accessories to specialize kitties we have, one keeps popping up that isn't covered by any of them. So what do you think? (Read More)
Secret Shop Unlocked!
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Accessories are now swappable! Accessory Kits?
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks! So I've been working with our team and we've made all the accessories with little elastic bands so you can swap them, or add more accessories to make your perfect match for any first responder or essential out there you can think of! So my... (Read More)
Nurse Question: Is the Lollipop not the best accessory for him/her?
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! So we've had several folks mention that a lollipop isn't the right choice for the Nurse Kitty. Well your opinions matter, it's why these kitties have turned out the way the have. What do you think we should do instead? ~John and Rae (Read More)
First Prototypes are in!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Lookie!! We have more on the way soon! (Read More)
150%!!
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
WOO! We did it! Thank you everyone! We are so close to unlocking the stretch goal! With less than $2,300 to go we can totally do it! Be sure to share with everyone and anyone you can to help us unlock the rest of the designs! Use this link to send... (Read More)
Kitty of a Different Color Update (and general survey info)
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Sorry I didn't explain the details enough. First, to pick you kitty on any reward package, you have to wait till the end of the kickstarter and we will send out a survey. We are also considering adding in BackerKit so maybe that will... (Read More)
Kitty Of A Different Color
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! We just added a small number of specialty kitty reward tiers. Now you can pick a kitty career and work with John to make the perfect color combination! Hurry though, they are limited! (Read More)
FUNDED IN 6 HOURS?!
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow Everyone! Thank you! This has been an amazing day! We've had such a positive response to these kitties we simply cannot thank each and every one of you enough! We will continue to push so we can get the rest of these kitties unlocked and maybe... (Read More)
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