Interesting Non-Game Kickstarter Items

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:56 pm

So, I go to the KS page to see if a certain creator has responded, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw an "interesting" non-game Kickstarter item as their front page feature. It took me a second to realize that, no, it wasn't the item it looked like. There for a second, though...

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Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:41 pm

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:02 am

So, this is just a better TrackIR, right?

Punisher · Post by **Punisher** » Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:29 am

Kasey Chang wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:02 am So, this is just a better TrackIR, right?

My neck hurts just watching that.
I dont recall moving my head like that when playing games on a hand held.
It means learning a new skill and getting neck pain fie me.
Im out.
IIRC track ir was useful for large head movements like looking out plane windows or twisting your head in Arma.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:35 pm

Yawmice promises to be a multifunction device: Bluetooth touchpad, Bluetooth air mouse, Bluetooth mouse, Bluetooth remote / presentation controller, all for $30 USD.

EDIT: Project on hold after look-alike items found on Aliexpress?

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:11 am

Why would any one turn a vest into a tote (and back)?

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:17 am

A mechanical keyboard... with a TINY flip-up screen... Hmmm... Ganss is actually a well known mechanical keyboard maker in China, just not widely known in the US (except to people who are into the hobby), and HelloGanss is one of their subbrands.

Though the really UNusual thing is this thing features optionally Cherry's MX2 switches... a whole new take on their own MX switches that lasted decades.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 12:17 pm

Kasey Chang wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:11 am Why would any one turn a vest into a tote (and back)?

Punisher · Post by **Punisher** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 12:58 pm

Thats exactly what i do when o go to walmart and firget my bags!

gilraen · Post by **gilraen** » Sat Oct 21, 2023 4:59 pm

Kasey Chang wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:11 am Why would any one turn a vest into a tote (and back)?

Our local sports arena implemented a new rule where they only allow bags that are no more than 6" x 4" x 1.5" (or something like that). Which is barely enough to stuff a cell phone and a money clip. This would be a really good use for a vest that you can turn into a tote

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:08 am

This doesn't look that bad, but $50?

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:10 am

As a portable bit set that also does ratcheting, this doesn't look bad, but the price is a bit high.

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:25 pm

I just received my copy of Gratuitous Ninja, backed on Kickstarter last year. It's a graphic novel in a vertical scrolling format: 400 feet of comics packed into a single box. A really beautiful production, and the story is fun so far.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:10 am

$55 for a small sling bag seems a bit high...

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:11 am

$50 for a titanium carabiner keychain with hidden microblade and a few other functions, not bad?

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:12 am

$30 for a "forever pencil" that writes on almost anything, wet or dry, can be good for outdoorsy people...

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:29 am

Another non-game Kickstarter (technically Crowdfundr - so many platforms these days) arrived today: the Strange Beasts Tarot. I am not a tarot person, but my wife mentioned a while back that she was looking for a deck, and this happened to be crowdfunding at the same time.

It's a much fancier production than I expected. The box is super-sturdy with a cloth texture and metallic ink, and the cards have a copper edge that haven't seen before. The art is charming and weird.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:41 pm

Technically non-game, but game-related item...

An infinity of starships: starship creation kit

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:35 pm

A folding coat hanger for shallow spaces. We might actually have use for this. Our kid's closet was designed for kiddie-size hangers, which is a problem now that he's wearing adult clothes.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:51 am

The folks who had brought you the Hipster Wallet series returns with... The Shuffle wallet, apparently inspired by a Chinese fan, but it's way too expensive, IMHO.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:52 am

So this is just a better Flipper Zero?

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:54 am

$65 for a "holster", and $30 for a t-shirt...

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:57 am

$45 for a hardened media storage vault AND card reader/writer that can hold 4 SD cards and 12 MicroSD cards (and 4 nanoSIMs? Why?) with built-in cable and adapter so it can taken into the field and be used.... Not bad?

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:58 am

Kasey Chang wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:51 am The folks who had brought you the Hipster Wallet series returns with... The Shuffle wallet, apparently inspired by a Chinese fan, but it's way too expensive, IMHO.

I've never had a Common Wallet Woe.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:25 am

Kraken wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:58 am I've never had a Common Wallet Woe.

Must be a "First World Problem" (tm).

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:44 pm

I chuckled when I saw that someone created a kickstarter to make a sequel to the god awful Roger Corman 80's sword and sorcery film, Deathstalker...until I saw who created it.

Steven Kostanski is one of the best low budget horror/scifi/comedy filmmakers working today. If you haven't seen Pscyho Goreman or The Void, you're missing two really great movies. He really should be making big budget films at this point. It's criminal that Hollywood hasn't snatched him up. Although if they did, it might ruin what he does as he may be one of those filmmakers who operate best when they have to fight for every dollar on screen.

I'm going to back just so they'll add my name at the end of the credits.

Jaymon · Post by **Jaymon** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:10 pm

Do you like tea? Friday Tea in Seattle, my favorite teabender, is launching a line of tea in teabags, instead of just selling looseleaf.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:31 am

This is a fidget toy... a $40 fidget toy

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