GrittieGRIPS Fort Connector Toy

A project in by Claudia Truesdell
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Team work, STEM learning, self expression, and the return of a childhood icon - THE FORT. GrittieGRIPS fort connectors offer it all.
Backers: 118
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69

Funded: $8,141 of $9,000
Dates: May 19th -> Jun 28th (40 days)
Project By: Claudia Truesdell
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Last Updated: June 18 @ 15:04 -0400 GMT

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Latest News

Next Steps

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Kickstarter can be used for many things, to grow awareness about a cause or issue, to raise seed funding for a project, to test a product’s viability in the marketplace, or/and so that you can be really cool by having a Kickstarter. I... (Read More)

GrittieGRIP prototyping time (laps)

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Dear Backers,   As promised in our project timeline Claudia has started prototyping the next generation of GrittieGRIPS. They have some really nice new features -- a safety limiter for the shock cord, a D ring for smooth action, and... (Read More)

Cooking With Gas

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Claudia and her old friend the Turbo-Torch get some work done Hello Kickstarters. Thank you!  We are more than 80% funded, now that is cooking with gas. Some of you may know that way back in the day Claudia was a plumber. While she no longer... (Read More)

Grips for Forts and Beyond

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You may be wondering if your kids will play with grittieGRIPS forever.  I wish we could wrap the kiddos tightly at night to keep them from growing, but sadly we can't. At some point forts will be replaced with dorm rooms, studio apartments, and then... (Read More)

GrittieGRIPS spotted in the wild!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! Today, with your awesome contributions, our project has passed the threshold of 67%! We're that much closer to making grittieGRIPS a reality for more people! Thank you! A grip in its natural habitat. We have 31 days left in our... (Read More)

GrittieGRIPS is 60% funded!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Dear Backers,We are one week in, and 60% funded, All Thanks To You! You are wonderful. We could really use your help spreading the word. The "share this project" button on the project page (http://kck.st/1c26GHB) is useful, and emails and chats... (Read More)

We Heart You

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, You Rock! What an excellent 2 days! GrittieGRIPS is over 40% funded. Thank you all! Please keep sharing - your shares help us hugely. You have made us so happy, we are in a party mood. Launching Party 11am to 2pm on Saturday May 23rd! We... (Read More)

New Palo Alto toy company blends engineering and design to help kids discover nature

May 14th - via: paloaltopulse.com
PALO ALTO, CA - Parents in Palo Alto looking to bolster their kids’ math skills might gravitate to online programs or apps, but a recent event at Johnson Park in Palo Alto showed that one of the best ways to teach problem-solving requires no technology at all: old-fashioned fort building. (Read More)

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