NZ Retro Magazine - The Golden Age of Kiwi Gaming in Print!
A project in Auckland, NZ by Karl 'After' Burnett000days
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I think I'm supposed to write something about changing the world or disrupting an industry... but I just want to print a magazine.
Backers: 270
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32 NZD
Funded: $8,512 NZD of $2,000 NZD
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 12th (30 days)
Project By: Karl 'After' Burnett
Backers: 270
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32 NZD
Funded: $8,512 NZD of $2,000 NZD
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 12th (30 days)
Project By: Karl 'After' Burnett
$8,512 NZD
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 12 @ 01:02 -0500 GMT
425%
of goal
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Latest News
Final stretch! 
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, four hours to go! I know I've said this a lot, but thanks so much for the support. The campaign has been funded more than 400%! I've been designing the magazine - up until 2am some nights as handling the whole project is new to me, but I'm on... (Read More)
Nearly there!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Kia ora everyone, Just over two days to go! I'm super excited. I have commissioned amazing artist Trevor 'Smila' Storey to create the custom poster and it's already looking incredible. Check out Trev's awesome work here: ArtStation - trevor storey... (Read More)
Second stretch goal achieved!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Kia ora folks! Yay, posters AND stickers! Just like being a kid again! The next stretch goal is a bit of a... well... stretch... but who knows?!?! Many thanks! Karl. (Read More)
Just five days to go!
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Okay, back to business
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Shutting down before I start
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Posters for all!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Yay! First stretch goal met! Each issue will include a custom A3 collectible pull-out poster! I've been blown away by the support I have been receiving - thanks everyone! (Read More)
Another sneak peak
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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Just a quickie...
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, The mag is coming along nicely! My good friend (and ex editor of NZ Gamer), Alan 'Bing Bong' Bell, has been helping with game reviews. I've been working on reviews (nearly done), and an epic feature on Auckland Coin Machines - super... (Read More)
A wee sneak peak at issue #1's 'CollectioNZ' segment
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, a tiny sample of the designed mag. Hopefully this gets you excited to read all about Mike's incredible collection! This isn't final, as I need to align properly to adjust for the spine of the magazine and I also need to add bits like... (Read More)
250% FUNDED! THANK YOU!!!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, I logged in today to see the project has passed $5k - thanks so much for everyone's support! I've been writing away and expect to start on the design side of things very soon - I shall share some if it with backers right here when I have... (Read More)
Couple of wee updates
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! Firstly - wow! This Kickstarter is going so much better than I ever expected. Thank you so much for all your support! Secondly - it wasn't COVID and I am on the mend. Still coughing up a storm, but feeling much better, so I'm back to... (Read More)
Win a TheA500 Mini!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Thanks to the fine folks at Retro Games and Koch Media, I'll be giving away a TheA500 Mini valued at $249! *not final NZ/Australia packaging Details will be in issue #1 of NZ Retro! Cheers! Karl. (Read More)
For the advertisers...
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, thanks for backing the project at this level! I just wanted to say that if you want to be in issue 1 instead of issue 2, that's fine as I currently have pages left. Just flick me an email (editor@nzretro.com) if you'd like to change. The... (Read More)
Murphy's Law...
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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For backers' eyes only!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Limited edition!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, I really didn't expect this thing to do so well. I've had to go and make a bunch of the tiers limited as if it keeps flying like this I'm worried I won't have enough copies of the magazine to send out, let alone make available through the... (Read More)
WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Successfully funded in a little over three hours! I can tell you this relieves a heap of stress. Now I need to start seriously thinking about stretch goals... If it keeps going like this I'll be able to hire more contributors to A: take the load off... (Read More)
Star Wars time...
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Gonna need to start thinking of stretch goals... (Read More)
JEBUS!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry for swearing - but over halfway already! Thanks so much for the support!!!!! (Read More)
WHOA! 25% of the way there already!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks so much, everyone! Going forward, I'll be posting regular updates with some very special stuff for backers' eyes only - such as a preview story spread or two. Stay tuned! And thanks again! Seriously, I am super stoked! Chur, Karl. (Read More)
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