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Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:59 pm
by Kid Rocket Studios
Greetings, fellow Kickstarters and crowdfunding aficionados!

We're a startup kid's entertainment studio located in Kansas City and we've just launched our very first foray into Kickstarter: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

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The super-short, tl;dr version of our project:
We're on a mission to create a beautifully illustrated, impeccably printed and produced, 140-page, 8.5" by 11" hardcover-bound comic book anthology that interacts with a complementary companion app for iOS and Android devices that will include augmented reality features, games and more. (Yes, that's "complementary" and not "complimentary." However, you do you do look rather nice today.)

Who or what is Kung Fu Robot?
Kung Fu Robot is a 9-foot tall, red, kung-fu-loving, peanut-butter-and-jelly-eating machine. The story revolves around our hero, his conscientious 9-year old sidekick Marvin’s fear of getting in trouble, android ninjas, a crazy rooster named Kung Pow Chicken bent on world domination.

About a year ago we made the story into an iPad-only app. A really good iPad-only app. Since its release in May 2013, Kung Fu Robot has been downloaded over 250,000 times globally and was named by Parents magazine as one of 2013’s best apps for kids. It quickly hit #3 in the books category in Apple’s US App Store, reached #5 in the newly created Kids category for children ages 9-11 in September, and has gained a notable following in the UK, China, Russia, and the Middle East.

Why Kickstarter?
Honestly, a book was the dream that started it all and we still believe in the power of a physical book to launch a kid's imagination. It's all original content. It's all original art. It's fun, funny and engaging but completely family friendly and appropriate for all ages.

Thanks for taking a look!

~Kid Rocket Studios

P.S. We appreciate feedback and are open to suggestions and constructive comments. Feel free to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Re: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:00 pm
by Kid Rocket Studios
By the way, If you want to know more about the "why" and business side of our approach, check out our post on Medium:

The Kids Are Alright: Children’s Entertainment and Transmedia Storytelling

Re: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 3:51 pm
by herc2014
HI Kid rocket , i think what you have is really great , wish you all the luck, God bless

Re: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:46 pm
by Kid Rocket Studios
Many thanks! Not sure if we're going to make it to our funding goal, but learning a lot along the way!

Re: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:53 pm
by TonyJames34
Man this looks so cool. Wish I had a comic like this growing up. Definitely sharing this.

Re: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 6:02 pm
by Kid Rocket Studios
Thanks! Please spread the word!

Re: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:56 pm
by Eaglespeaker
AWESOME COMIC ... I may just borrow a few of your campaign ideas for my own "NAPI: UNcut & Uncensored" (a native graphic novel) Kickstarter campaign ... thanks for the inspiration ... I will definitely Pledge and share with my contacts ...

Re: Kung Fu Robot: Hardcover Comic Anthology & Mobile App

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:05 pm
by Kid Rocket Studios
Thanks!

I really like your work! Beautiful stuff with a rich and VITAL tradition told in a new way. Yeah...WOW!