Midnight_Fox wrote:
That's not an accurate appraisal of Kickstarter at all. For one thing, not all people posting Kickstarters are doing so for the purposes of creating a permanent product or business. There a LOT of single shot products/films/art projects. As for not taking out a loan, not everyone wants the financial burden that requires and most banks won't give that style of loan to the people who are doing one off creations or aren't creating a company.
There are so many people posting Kickstarters that are hoping to make and share something with other people and for most, there's no other way for it to happen. Nobody's posting these things because they don't have faith their product will succeed. That's an exceedingly cynical view to hold about these projects, even more than I usually hold about things.
Rated X wrote:"Kickstarter" seems to be the politically correct way of saying you dont have faith your product will be a success. If you have faith you will turn a profit, why not take out a loan from a bank to produce that first run ? Why dump the responsibility on the fans ?
That's not an accurate appraisal of Kickstarter at all. For one thing, not all people posting Kickstarters are doing so for the purposes of creating a permanent product or business. There a LOT of single shot products/films/art projects. As for not taking out a loan, not everyone wants the financial burden that requires and most banks won't give that style of loan to the people who are doing one off creations or aren't creating a company.
There are so many people posting Kickstarters that are hoping to make and share something with other people and for most, there's no other way for it to happen. Nobody's posting these things because they don't have faith their product will succeed. That's an exceedingly cynical view to hold about these projects, even more than I usually hold about things.
I never heard of kickstarter before transformers collecting. I can only speak on how I percieve it is being used in the transformers world. Banks give loans for everything from boats to weddings, as long as the client is employed and in good financial standing. Whether or not these designers are is another story. If a designer believes a figure he designs has that much potential, he should put his money where his mouth is. And if he doesnt have the money, he should shop his talents to a 3rd party company that can make it happen. I dont believe in pimping your fans into financing your project upfront just to kickstart your career. (no pun intended)
Statistics: Posted by Rated X — Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:14 pm
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Rated X wrote:
"Kickstarter" seems to be the politically correct way of saying you dont have faith your product will be a success. If you have faith you will turn a profit, why not take out a loan from a bank to produce that first run ? Why dump the responsibility on the fans ?
"Kickstarter" seems to be the politically correct way of saying you dont have faith your product will be a success. If you have faith you will turn a profit, why not take out a loan from a bank to produce that first run ? Why dump the responsibility on the fans ?
That's not an accurate appraisal of Kickstarter at all. For one thing, not all people posting Kickstarters are doing so for the purposes of creating a permanent product or business. There a LOT of single shot products/films/art projects. As for not taking out a loan, not everyone wants the financial burden that requires and most banks won't give that style of loan to the people who are doing one off creations or aren't creating a company.
There are so many people posting Kickstarters that are hoping to make and share something with other people and for most, there's no other way for it to happen. Nobody's posting these things because they don't have faith their product will succeed. That's an exceedingly cynical view to hold about these projects, even more than I usually hold about things.
Statistics: Posted by Midnight_Fox — Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:12 pm
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Needless to say this isnt for me. Most people who like art made out of random household objects tend to make it themselves, not pay for it.
Statistics: Posted by Rated X — Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:12 pm
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Tsutsukakushi wrote:
A quick online search, Reveals the name Zubot is already being used by other companies.
A quick online search, Reveals the name Zubot is already being used by other companies.
Might be why Kickstarter pulled the project.
Statistics: Posted by Midnight_Fox — Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:04 pm
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But this is a pretty steep price to pay for what are essentially Erector Sets.
Statistics: Posted by rpetras — Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:40 am
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Not interested. Good day.
Statistics: Posted by Mkall — Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:14 pm
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Anyhow...goodluck, i guess?
Statistics: Posted by guarayakha — Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:12 pm
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I admire your ambition. However, you want to lump those pics with words like "fancy", "unique design", "perfect handcraft", "elegant", and "stunning"?
My friend, you have a long . . . LONG way to go if you expect to be taken even the least bit seriously with what you've shown here. This isn't me attempting to be insulting, this is just brutal honesty. Go back to the drawing board and maybe present some ideas of what the final product will look like instead of presenting this hodgepodge of metallic k'nex lego warriors you're trying to pawn off as "elegant" and "stunning" transformers.
Statistics: Posted by NOS — Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:49 am
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robotmel wrote:
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What an odd project, good luck with your goal.
Do any of the designers have a background in Kitchen design as a lot of the pieces used look like Kitchen cupboard hinges?
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What an odd project, good luck with your goal.
Do any of the designers have a background in Kitchen design as a lot of the pieces used look like Kitchen cupboard hinges?
Statistics: Posted by Genocide G2.0 — Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:04 am
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What an odd project, good luck with your goal.
Do any of the designers have a background in Kitchen design as a lot of the pieces used look like Kitchen cupboard hinges?
Statistics: Posted by robotmel — Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:56 am
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Robot fan keen on new models? Looking for a gift for someone special? Here comes Zubot. The current series of Zubot consists of four different models: The Warrior, The Fort, The Destroyer, With its unique design and perfect handcraft, each model is elegant and stunning. It makes a perfect choice for desktop display or bookcase decoration.
It may come as a surprise that the fancy Zubot is made with metal hardware widely available in our daily life. Moreover, it is 100% hand-made and does not require on sophisticated tools to assemble.
Metal parts of Zubot:
Metal Hardwares
Metal Hardwares
Unlike many traditional robots, different parts of Zubot are assembled with screws instead of steel welding. This results in a more elegant appearance compared to its counterparts.
Joints with screws:
Transformer 1: The Warrior
Description:
Name: The warrior
Height: 30cm
Weight: 800g
Weapons: Charged Particle Cannon， Energy Shield
Features：Super Battle Droid，‘King of Zubots’, Super Energy Transformer
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Transformer 2: The Fort
Description:
Name: The Fort
Height: 20cm
Weight: 700g
Weapons: Fangs missile，Rhino grenade
Features：Positional Warfare, Use as a cellphone holder
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Transformer 3: The Destroyer
Description:
Name: The Destroyer
Height: 28cm
Weight: 760g
Weapons: High power machine cannon
Features：Fast moving speed, Super destructive power
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Transformer 4: The Scorpion
Description:
Name: The Scorpion
Length: 30cm
Weight: 720g
Weapons: Speedy Laser Cannon，Alloy Claws
Features：Fast Speed, ‘King of Melee'
Timeline
Rewards
In the press...
Final Thoughts
Never underestimate Zubot by its affordable price. Zubot is not simply a toy transformer for childhood dream. It is an elegant hand-made art craft, with additional functions such as cellphone holder or cardholder. The convenient size makes it easy to keep this cool art with you wherever you go. More importantly, we are expanding the series with more special models coming along the way. Watch out for the next surprise!
Designer Background: George Wang
I am currently a PhD Candidate in Engineering . My research area is design of intelligent robots. I have worked in a few robotic labs since college, designed and developed different types of robots. Some previous work includes walking robot, wheeled robots, etc. I am passionate about robots, and designing Zubot is my favorite hobby in life.
Risks and challenges
The entire design rely is made from common metal pieces and assembled with screw only. It requires careful thoughts in the design phase - selection of hardware, design of the joints, etc. It is a great challenge to find the most suitable hardware piece and assembly the parts seamlessly. Zubot is not only a product of passion and creativity, but also patience and experience. With your support, we will have more flexibility to buy and test different metal hardware, construct more creative models and expand the cool Zubot series.
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Statistics: Posted by georgeiswang — Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:07 pm
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