Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where rival nations wage war to compete for global dominance. What if I were to tell you this post-apocalyptic story would be told in a set of graphic novels that will be released on Indiegogo? If that doesn’t excite you I don’t know what will. The graphic novel being launched on Indiegogo is called MAVRICS: Origins Vol 1. by Aaron Neff (Writer/Creator), Garrett Gabbey (Artist), Eric Weathers (Letterer), and James Thomas (Editor). In this sci-fi epic, elite pilots in robotic combat suits wage war on the battlefield of tomorrow. I’m intrigued.

As a kid I used to collect comic books. My favorite comic book was X-Men, especially the character Wolverine. This was before the popular X-Men movies, mind you, but we still had the X-Men cartoon. Graphic Novels are similar to comic books, but differ in that they tell a story in one single book. Graphic Novels can be fiction, non-fiction, history, fantasy, or anything in-between. Then there’s the art work/images of the MAVRICS: Origins Vol 1 which is much higher quality than the comic books of my past.

The goal of this Indiegogo Graphic Novel is $500. I’m happy to report they have crushed that goal to the tune of +2207%. The MAVERICS Graphic Novel has raised $11,035 and has 156 backers. The author still needs your help, however. Consider supporting Global Frequency Studios on Indiegogo today. Not only will you help get this graphic novel off the ground you will get your own copy for just $20. It’s a no brainer.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mavrics-origins-vol-1#/

About

The story begins in an alternate version of the world in which society has collapsed. Rival nations are fighting each other for global domination, attempting to control what remains of this dystopian version of Earth. In the skeletal remains of a war-torn Ulaanbaatar, a squad of six brace pilots sent on a seemingly mundane missions to rescue refugees encounter more than they bargained for. If you want more of the intriguing story you’ll have to back this project and get your copy.

Learn more here: 

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mavrics-origins-vol-1#/

I for one am a fan of dystopian fiction. I actually just finished reading 1984 and am currently reading Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. If you are a fan of Titanfall, gen : LOCK, 13 Hours, Metal Gear Solid, 12 Strongm Amored Core, EXD Squad, Zero Dark Thirty, Front Mission, Obsolete, and Lone Survivor you will also enjoy this graphic novel.

Artwork

The artwork looks amazing! Check it out below.

Rewards

The fully loaded campaign box is $150, the digital download is $15, the paper copy reward level is $20, the rewards go up to $1,000 gets you a Asevedo Original Cover Art. Hurry, as you will see when you visit their page, these reward levels go fast. For example if you were an early supporters you would of gotten a Original Asevedo Cover Sketch for only $350. For every 10 backers the team will donate 1 copy to charity Operation Gratitude known for forging stronger bonds between Americans and their Military First Responders. Once they hit the 10K mark they begin to donate two copies (They are already +$1,000 over that goal).

Conclusion

I’m actually excited to get my hands on a copy of MAVRICS: Origins Vol 1. If the story doesn’t grab you the artwork will. All in all this project looks amazing and I’m happy to be able to share it with my audience. Consider supporting MAVRICS: Origins Vol 1 on Indiegogo today. Whether that’s backing the campaign financially or just telling your friends in real life or on social media, anything helps.

When I saw this campaign on Kickstarter I immediately thought it would be the perfect bag invention to review on my blog. My city charges 5 cents per paper shopping bag used to encourage shoppers to bring their own bags. The Pantrybag could become my go to shopping bag from now on because of some unique key features.

What is the Pantrybag?

The story of the Pantrybag started about 4 years ago. The inventor was at a bus stop and noticed a person gathering plastic Walmart bags and how long it took to gather up all the handles. The man made about 4 trips to get all the bags inside the bus. This is when the inventor had an eureka moment. “How can this be done more efficiently and save time.” He immediately went home and started coming up with designs to solve this issue facing shoppers all around planet Earth.

Find Pantrybags on Kickstarter

The Problem

The main problem was plastic bags used for shopping don’t stand on its own and for you to carry lots of the bags creates another problem – so many handles to carry.

The Solution

The inventor observed that when people tie bags together it’s much easier to carry more items and it also gives the bag self standing capability. This idea was enough inspiration to create what is now called the Pantrybag.

Pantrybag is born! The world may never be the same.

The Benefits

Key benefits of the Pantrybag.

– Eco friendly
– Double bag with single handle
– Stands on its own
– Environmental friendly
– Attractive ingenious design

Additional Bag Features

– Light weight design
– Carried above 100 pounds
– Fits in one’s pocket
– Machine washable. This is a huge one, because one of the main reasons I don’t use reusable bags is for this reason.
– Durable ripstop polyester and tyvek
– Waterproof and non coated
– Equivalent to 7 standard grocery bags
– Can be used as a bag for other things, such as a picnic
– Made from recycled plastic bottles

What Next?

The samples have been created, they’ve been tested, but in order to launch the bag at full scale the company needs your support on Kickstarter. That’s where you come in. Please consider supporting the company on Kickstarter.

The funding goal is $5,000 and they haven’t met this yet. Pledge $15 or more and get the bag, pouch, and keyholder. Pledge $185 or more and times the order of the $15 contribution plus 20. 20x return! Wow, those are some great rewards.

Seems like a cool idea, definitely something needs to be done about the lame, boring bags you see at the grocery store. There is huge opportunity in this space so I cant wait to see what’s next for Pantrybag Inc. in the future.

John Schiermeier is feeding the homeless with his bus conversion and needs your help in order to continue on Patreon. John and his wife Shelia have come up with a great, novel idea. The couple is trying to raise enough money to buy a bus or van to feed the homeless. Consider supporting the campaign here:

https://www.patreon.com/Jthumber

John knows all about homelessness, he himself, was homeless at one time. That’s why John and his wife Shelia want to do something about the issue today with their converted bus/van. John has tried to make a go at getting enough funds with publishing books on Amazon, blog, vblog, and now Patreon as well. Hopefully something will stick, Patreon looks like a good option for what they are trying to accomplish. The goal is to get consistent money coming in to make feeding the homeless possible.

Long Term Goals

The long term goal is to of course convent the bus or van into a RV and then travel around the United States feeding the homeless. The title of this campaign according to John and Shelia will be “Feeding America one meal at a time” with the tagline “Help an ex-trucker and his wife convert a school bus to bring meals to the homeless across the US. Hope is just one foot forward.”

The Story

“As a trucker, my wife and I have been all over America and experienced everything it has to offer. We’ve seen wonderful attractions and met amazing people, but we’ve also seen the suffering of many individuals and families who would benefit greatly just from having a single warm meal to fill their stomachs and give them hope. It’s time for us to do more. We’re heading back on the road, only this time it’s in a converted school bus, which we’ll use to hand out meals to those in need all across America.”

The Need

I see it here in my city. The homelessness problem in Seattle is huge. There are tents everywhere. The world needs more people like this couple. Yes, city governments and non-profits can do a lot, but lets not forget we (Individuals) can help too. It’s better to take action, go into the arena, than to stay on the sidelines.

Are There Any Rewards?

Yes, if you contribute there are several rewards for this campaign. $50/month gets you 25% off camping coupon. $250/month gets you 40% off at the camping store. $750/month gets you 50% off at the camping store, 25% the clothing line, pictures of their progress, help your hometown, and meet the couple in person!

Conclusion

If you are interested in helping John and Shelia out with their ambitions of traveling around the United States and helping solve the issue of homelessness consider donating to their Patreon campaign today.

Visionsforge founder and CEO, Fabrizio Guadagnino, has set out to deliver a groundbreaking 3D printer that will cost a fraction of the price of today’s comparable SLA 3D printers. After almost two years of product development, the Visionsforge team is debuting a Kickstarter campaign that will bring Guadagnino’s dream to life. Learn more about the Visionsforge Forge 1 Kickstarter campaign here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1146563242/forge-1-the-fullscaleprofessional-sla-lcd-3d-print/comments

What separates the Visionsforge SLA 3D printers is first the cost, second it’s the world’s first 3D printer to use the like of a regular tablet to cure the resin, and number three it’s an industrial grade, 20.000 CC 3D printer. This 3D is above and beyond your standard 3D printer. The Visionsforge Forge 1 best of all will be easy to use, it’s a professional 3D printer for the masses. The goal of the Switzerland made Forge 1, says founder Fabrizio Guadagnino, is to start 3D printing in “10 min. or less.” Yes, that’s right that’s opening up the box, setting up, and printing a 3D object in 10 minutes or less! The Forge 1 comes fully assembled so right away you’re almost there. The process could not be simpler, the company is taking out all the guesswork and hassle in 3D printing.

Other Forge 1 Features

– Wifi connected. No cables to worry about.

– Bluetooth connected.

– Wireless charging.

– It’s quiet, precise, and effective.

– Print volume is much better than the competition.

– Easy and intuitive print software.

– Designed to last decades.

Forge 1 Precision

Kickstarter Goal? 

The goal of the Visionsforge Kickstarter campaign is $40,433. The company is well on their way to meeting that goal with about 25% funded already. The money raised will cover the costs of manufacturing, marketing, and distributing the initial run of Forge 1 printers, getting this product into homes and offices around the world. The Forge 1 Kickstarter campaign officially launched December 21, 2017. Unfortunately, the early bird packages are limited to only 100.

Are There Any Rewards?

Yes, there are several rewards especially if you’re one of the early backers. The Super early bird price on this is $909 for one Forge 1 printer and resin pack. The second funding reward is pledge $1212 and get early bird pricing on the Forge 1 plus a 13.3 inch tablet, and resin pack (I recommend getting this one). Next there is the Early bird pricing 1 level for $1313 get a Forge 1, tablet, resin pack, and automatic resin management. The final reward offer is called Early bird pricing 2 and with this package get a Forge 1, tablet, resin pack, resin management, resin tank, and additional VAT.

Environment

For every Forge 1 printer that is sold Visionsforge will plant a tree. Right now over 50 trees have been planted. That number is growing daily.

Comparison

Specifications

The specs of this 3D printer are very impressive, but that’s not all that makes the Forge 1 impressive. The machine is designed to be upgraded. For example swapping out tablets, just open up the drawer and remove the previous tablet, done. The Forge 1 was created to last decades. Instead of replacing the unit it’s designed to adapt to changes in design and technology.

Contact Visionforge

Fabrizio Guadagnino, CEO
Visionsforge
Phone: +41 76 495 55 46
E-mail: info@visionsforge.com
Website: https://www.visionsforge.com

Conclusion

If you are in the market for a 3D printer there really isn’t any reason not to pick up one of these Visionsforge Forge 1 3D Printer. Consider funding their Kickstarter campaign or pick one up by meeting a funding rewards milestone. Founder Fabrizio Guadagnino goal is to bring high tech, high quality, professional 3D printers to the masses and I think with the Forge 1 this will be possible.

Growing up my favorite games on Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Playstation, then later Xbox 360 were always the RPG games. My favorite RPG series of all time has to be the popular Final Fantasy Series. If you’re like me and share a passion for good RPG games then please consider supporting Amit Ravid, game developer, who’s creating “The Cloud Tower” a reimagined look at traditional role playing games.

Visit Amit Ravid’s Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5951049

“The Cloud Tower” is a Amit Ravid’s vision on what RPG should be. Set in medieval times it’s a game that deeply focuses it’s story on the inner emotional turmoil of its main characters and a skill system that will require you for good intuition and some serious gaming skills. The game focuses on each characters personal story while at the same time there is an important background story and bigger picture.

The Plot

“You will play the character of a 15 years old young teenager that is going on a simple task by his father to find fast some fast money to save his mother from jail. As this task going out of hand, you find yourself with no home, no family and no one to guide what you need to do. In this amazing journey, you will find love, get to know the real story behind your grandparents and the walls outside of the Kingdome. Eventually find out the warrior within.”

Progress So Far

So far Ravid is finishing up the environment until the end of October then he will start working on the video game code. The Patreon is currently being funded by 6 people for a total of $19/month which is actually a great start.

Are There Any Rewards For This Patreon?

Yes, like most Patreon campaigns there are several reward levels. $1 gives you a special edition of the game, special thank you, and access to special Patreon only posts. $3 or more per month gets you all previous plus a digital copy of the black king’s diary. Rewards go all the way up to $5/month and that gets you all previous rewards plus early access to release versions.

Conclusion

Personally I think the game looks amazing. I cannot wait to get my hands on this new RPG game. The two most enjoyable things about role playing games is the character journey and solving challenges. With the “The Cloud Tower” Amit Ravid has raised the bar on these two most important RPG concepts in what could be one of the great future classics of the RPG genre. Help get this game created and support Ravid’s RPG video game today.

The story of Future Girl is one of the more interesting campaigns I’ve come across on Patreon. The origin of the Future Girl Comic Book all started with a single photograph. The single photo was taken by photographer Stephen Laico at the Women’s March in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2017. For those of you who haven’t seen the photo it is of a girl holding a sign that reads, “The Future Is Watching.” She is a super hero for taking a stand in something she believes in. Ross Dannenberg, written by Jenn Arledge, our principal artist is Miranda Davila, coloring by Tanya Bobrowski, and lettering by Nikki Sherman took this theme and ran with it. The girl holding the sign, someone society could look up to was reimagined into superhero. Future Girl needs your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FutureGirl

You’ve probably heard it before. The world needs more role models and for the most part I think there are plenty of positive role models to choose from. Things change when you ask how many role models are there for children, especially girls? The answer is probably not many. There are even fewer positive role models for girls in the arena of comic books. That’s why supporting this Patreon campaign is so important, especially if you agree with what I just said.

The Plot

After a fateful encounter one distant Halloween night, Future Girl discovers there’s more to being a hero than a flashy costume or billowy cape. Aided by her faithful sidekick – the ever anxious Steadfast – and guided by The Horologist – an ancient and mysterious clock maker – Future Girl stops evil in its tracks no matter where or when it may strike. She is a warrior for truth, a beacon for justice, and defender of the human spirit.

The Goal

The goal of the Future Girl Comic Book campaign is just $10 per post, right now it’s just 18% complete. Once the $10 per post goal is met the team will publish pages 2-5 of Issue 1 (page 1 is free for all to read). $2 or more per post gets you all previous benefits plus the print version of Future Girl (After 5-7 total payments).

Are There Any Bonuses?

Yes, there are several bonuses. For $1 per post or $0.25 per page depending how you look at it you will get access to the Patron only blog where they publish the Future Girl comic in digital format. You can also have the print version send to Children’s Hospital in your name at $2 level. $3 gets you access to digital copy as well as special addition print version of the comic book. $5+ gets you all previous plus a signed copy of the print version! Lots of bonuses at very reasonable contribution levels.

Time and time again you hear, “We need more positive messages in our culture.” Well now here’s a chance to put your money where your mouth is. It won’t break the bank either, $1 per post (1/4 of a Starbucks Latte), you can help support a team of artists and foster a positive message. The Future Starts Now! Lets make sure it’s a better one. Please consider donating to the Future Girl Patreon campaign today.