There was a project for a 'unicorn - horned bicycle helmet'. The creator told a story about how she always wanted to be a unicorn when she was a kid and now she wanted to bring that magic to cycling. She had pictures of herself wearing a fake unicorn horn on her head while cycling. It was really funny and caught people's imagination. So, they funded the project to make these unique helmets. It not only got the funds but also became a trend among cyclists who liked something different.
A group wanted to make a'singing toilet'. They made a video with a guy sitting on the toilet singing while it made musical sounds. It was so absurd that it got a lot of attention and funding. People were intrigued by the idea of a toilet that could be entertaining.
A group of friends launched a crowdfunding for a 'giant inflatable hamster wheel for humans'. They claimed it would be a new form of exercise and entertainment. The images and videos they used to promote it were so comical. People couldn't resist sharing it and contributing, not because they actually thought it would be a huge success, but because it was such a crazy and funny concept.
Sure. There was a project to make a special kind of cat hammock. The creator made a really funny video of his own cat trying to fit into various household items as a 'pre - hammock'. People found it so cute and hilarious that they funded the project way beyond the initial goal just to see more cat antics in the making of the hammock.
The Coolest Cooler is an inspiring one. It was a multi - purpose cooler with various features like a blender, speakers, etc. The project on Kickstarter went viral. People loved the idea of a cooler that could do more than just keep things cold. It managed to raise a huge amount of money, which shows how a creative and practical product idea can succeed through crowdfunding.
A medical research charity crowdfunding for a rare disease was very inspiring. They found a breakthrough in the research with the funds raised. The campaign got attention because they had patients and their families share their personal stories. It made donors feel connected and they raised a substantial amount.
The story of Oculus Rift is quite inspiring. Early investors in their crowdfunding campaign got a huge windfall when Facebook acquired Oculus. They saw the potential of virtual reality technology and took the risk. Another is the Pebble smartwatch. Initial investors in its crowdfunding journey made good money as the product became very popular initially.
Kickstarter's Exploding Kittens. It was a card game project that had an incredibly successful crowdfunding equity campaign. They raised millions and it became a very popular product. It showed that even a simple card game idea could be turned into a big success with the right crowdfunding approach.
One of the most inspiring is the equity crowdfunding success of the Ouya game console. It was a new concept in the console market. It aimed to be an open - source, affordable gaming console. Through crowdfunding, it got the funds it needed to develop and launch. It inspired other indie developers and entrepreneurs to consider equity crowdfunding as a way to bring their innovative ideas to life, even in a competitive market like the gaming industry.
The Coolest Cooler is also a great example. It had a very unique set of features like a blender, Bluetooth speaker, and a place to store food and drinks. The creators presented it as the ultimate cooler for outdoor activities. Their campaign on Kickstarter was very successful. They had engaging videos and descriptions that made people want to be a part of the project. However, they did face some challenges later in production and delivery, but initially, the crowdfunding was a huge success in terms of raising funds.
A crowdfunding project aimed to create an innovative smartphone case. They managed to raise a significant amount of money. But they underestimated the costs of production. As a result, they had to cut corners on the materials. The final product was flimsy and did not fit most smartphones properly. This led to a lot of angry backers who felt cheated because they had expected a well - made product based on the initial pitch.
Well, there's the story of the Christmas play at a local church. One of the kids playing an angel got so nervous that instead of saying his lines, he started singing 'Jingle Bells' at the top of his lungs in the middle of the serious scene. Everyone in the audience burst out laughing. It was quite a memorable moment.