Sidekicks
A project in Clifton Park Center, NY by Russell Brettholtz000days
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Sidekicks follows the lives of five super-hero sidekicks as they get mistreated by their respective heroes and ignored by society.
Backers: 343
Average Pledge Per Backer: $22
Funded: $7,647 of $3,000
Dates: Jan 28th -> Feb 28th (32 days)
Project By: Russell Brettholtz
Backers: 343
Average Pledge Per Backer: $22
Funded: $7,647 of $3,000
Dates: Jan 28th -> Feb 28th (32 days)
Project By: Russell Brettholtz
$7,647
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 1 @ 00:02 -0500 GMT
254%
of goal
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Latest News
Thank You! 
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we did it! Over the past 32 days, 343 Backers raised $7,647, or 254% of our initial Funding Goal. I have been thanking a lot of people and places lately, and tonight is no different. Sincerest THANKS to YOU, our Backers. Without you, Sidekicks... (Read More)
SOLD OUT - $100 Cameo Appearance
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We are Sold Out of the $100 Cameo Appearance Rewards! If you were interested in this Reward perhaps you'll pick one up in Issue #2. There is still the $1000 - Executive Producer Credit available. Don't forget, it comes with the original hand penciled... (Read More)
Just a Few Hours Left
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it, folks! The final lap of this campaign. Thank you to everyone for Backing, and even more thanks to those of you who have been helping to spread the word. To make it easier to spread the word, just click the following link to Tweet about... (Read More)
Only 8 1/2 Hours Left
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The clock is ticking down. We still have that last Cameo Appearance slot available. I know somebody reading this want to be immortalized in a comic book (or knows someone who wants to be). Thanks to everyone for an amazing campaign. More to come... (Read More)
One Cameo Appearance Still Available
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
One of our Backers who was Pledged at the Cameo Appearance level has cancelled their Pledge. So there is now one slot still available for a $100 Cameo Appearance. You have less than 17 hours to decide if you want to make an appearance in the first... (Read More)
Only One Day Left!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
With only one day left in the campaign, Sidekicks is 230% funded with 293 Backers. Once again, Thank You to all of our Backers for making Sidekicks such a success. To make it easier to spread the word, just click the following link to to Tweet about... (Read More)
2 Days Left (Plus a Thank You and a Plug)
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
With only two days left in the campaign, Sidekicks is 222% funded with 268 Backers. As always, thanks to all our Backers. Sidekicks wouldn't exist without you. To make it easier to spread the word, just click the following link to Tweet about... (Read More)
Only Three Days Left
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
With three days left in the campaign, Sidekicks is 215% funded with 259 Backers. As always, thanks to all our Backers. Sidekicks wouldn't exist without you. To make it easier to spread the word, just click the following link to Tweet about... (Read More)
Only Five Days Left
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
With five days left in the campaign, Sidekicks is 204% funded with 230 Backers. Many thanks to all of you for helping us achieve this amazing goal. If you haven't done so, check out the article on Bleedingcool.com. I write about how getting fired... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Achieved!
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! $6,000 / 200% has been reached! Now, EVERY Backer at the $5 level and above will receive a digital copy of "The Omega Chapters - Book One" by Peter Sefcik. This Reward will be delivered within a few weeks of the completion of this... (Read More)
Want To Get On? Get Yourself Fired
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Read all about how Sidekicks came to be in this article on Bleeding Cool. You know, Bleeding Cool: which has over 15,000 Likes on Facebook, 44,000 Followers on Twitter, and god only knows how much traffic to their website. That. Is. Cool.... (Read More)
Let the Countdown Begin!
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
With only one week left, Sidekicks is 189% funded. We are only $318 away from our Stretch Goal. Now is the time in the campaign when I ask YOU to please help spread word of the campaign. Tell your Friends, "Share" this post on Facebook and... (Read More)
Happy Presidents' Day
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Sidekicks Fun Fact: Phantasm (Richard), Mustang (Dan), Jolt (Al), Atlas (George), and Frostbite (Walter) are named for the most recent former Vice-Presidents of the United States - the ultimate Sidekicks! Interestingly, only one of them went on to... (Read More)
Because You Demanded It - STRETCH GOAL!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
When we reach $6,000 in Pledges, EVERY Backer at the $5 level and above will receive a digital copy of "The Omega Chapters - Book One" by Peter Sefcik. Peter is the incredible artist on our back-up story, "The Super-Hero's Nightmare" and he has... (Read More)
Day 13 Report
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
With 18 days left, Sidekicks is 171% funded with 156 Backers! Keep spreading the word about Sidekicks! The more successful we are with Chapter One, the lower the Goal will be for Chapter Two (and the lower the Goal the greater the likelihood of... (Read More)
Sidekicks on Canned Air
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Sidekicks was featured on the Canned Air Podcast! Head on over to the site and listen to the Canned Air gang talk about all things comic book related. Caution: They do have the tendency to be a bit profane at times. The Podcast is 1 hour 35 minutes... (Read More)
SOLD OUT!
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are completely sold out of: All 5 $100 Cameo Appearance Rewards All 5 $150 Original Art Rewards All 5 $300 Cameo Appearance plus Original Art Rewards We do have 1 $1000 Executive Producer Credit Reward left. Thank you to all of our Backers.... (Read More)
Day 6 Report
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Sidekicks is 136% funded with 108 Backers. Miguel and I are going to discuss some possibilities for Stretch Goals, but we're not making any promises (for now, all extra dollars will go toward bringing down the costs of Chapter Two). Keep... (Read More)
One Cameo Appearance Still Available
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
One of our Backers who was Pledged at the Cameo Appearance level switched it over to the Original Art level. So there is now one slot still available for a $100 Cameo Appearance. There are also 2 slots still available at the $300 Cameo Appearance +... (Read More)
FUNDED!
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Sidekicks - Chapter One is FUNDED!!! Thank you to everyone who has Backed this project. I could not have done this without you. Please keep spreading the word. I spent all of 2013 selling my personal comic book collection to bring down the costs... (Read More)
SOLD OUT - $100 Cameo Appearance
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
All 5 of the $100 Cameo Appearance Rewards have been sold. If you were waiting to buy one of these... better luck in Chapter Two. There are still 3 $150 Original Art rewards for those who want to own a piece of Sidekicks (and Miguel's work would look... (Read More)
24 Hour Achievement
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you! After only 24 hours, Sidekicks is 16% funded with $505 toward our goal of $3000. If you haven't become a Backer yet, What Are You Waiting For?! Kickstarter campaigns are all about momentum. Help us keep ours going. Many thanks... (Read More)
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