Dumbing of Age Kickstarter funded at $30,030!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by David M Willis

Man, you guys are super awesome.  We had an original goal of $11,000 to print DoA Book 1, passed that in a few days, passed our stretch goal of $20k to reprint Shortpacked! Book 1, and within a second of the end of the Kickstarter, we’d hit $30k.

Originally I’d set another stretch goal for $30k, promising to print Roomies! Book 2 if that happened, but a few days ago I realized I’d gotten soooo many pledges I needed to print more books, and would have to cannibalize some of those funds to print more.  But since we passed $30 anyway, I’ll see how much money I have after the dust settles (you know, Kickstarter fees, Amazon payment fees, taxes) and see if we can’t do it anyway.  I’ll keep you posted.

There was a very sweet moment, like 4 minutes until the end of the Kickstarter period, where we had 666 backers.  And then some jerks had to ruin it by giving me more money!  Oh well.

But wow.  670 backers.  Last year’s Kickstarter for Shortpacked! Book 4 only had about 250 backers.  This, uh, kind of triples the amount of books I’ve ever sent out, ever.  This will be daunting.  Please have patience with me once these books arrive in my possession, for I am but one dude, and you are legion.

Time to gather your names and submit the final DoA book PDF for printing!  We have done good.

13 thoughts on “Dumbing of Age Kickstarter funded at $30,030!”

  1. Anon

    ‘Tis true. We be Legion.

    Seriously though, congrats on 30k! I woulda never expected this community to be able to contribute so much within such a short time.. Good job, people!

  2. kibertoad

    Congrats! Any word on how long will the PDF rewards take?

    1. David

      As soon as I finish the PDFs for them, which should be in a matter of days.

  3. Ryan Balis

    I have a question, If I wasn’t a donor, will I still be able to buy Dumbing of age book 1 later? or roomies 2 if you make it? I’m saving money to buy them in the future

    1. David

      Yes, they will be in the store.

  4. Tom Speelman

    I could only donate at the $5 level, but I will buy it the instant it goes up in the store! I can’t wait for this to come out; i follow about 14 webcomics and this is my favorite.

    I actually just finished my freshman year in college, fyi.

  5. Allen

    I was hoping that we’d be able to choose our sketches. I’m not particularly fond of Amazi-Girl who seems to be winning at present. However, I realize that there are many people who gave money for sketches and autographs. Fulfilling individual orders for all those sketches would give anyone hand cramps. So I do understand wanting one sketch to produce en masse. I didn’t have the money for additional sketches of my choice or I would have chosen that. Since the additional sketches appear to be separate from the books, could I send some additional money for a sketch of my own choosing at some date before the projected September deadline?

    Thanks for your time and keep up the awesome work.

    1. David

      What’s your mailing name?

      1. Allen

        Well that reply got all messed up. This field appears to be working fine. I posted my e-mail in the correct field, are you unable to see it? I also sent you an e-mail on the matter. If all else fails, it’s amethystchild2007. That should help you find me and keep the spammy bots away.

        1. David

          I don’t see an email from you, in my spam folder or otherwise! Which email did you send it to? Try wiigii@gmail.com if you haven’t already.

  6. ValeAscetic

    You should embrace the TopatoCO legion Mr. Willis. What’s the worse that could happen? Sans a solid book launch, stable merch vending, and more free time for other webcomics?

  7. Colineo

    I think Dina should be in the sketch section of the DoA book, please.

    1. Sir Robin

      Me too, I’d like a Dinah if I get to pick

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