Star Wars Artist Matt Busch unleashes his own epic saga, 3 sci-fi feature films based on the Arabian Nights tale.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
ALADDIN 3477: Orders Lock in 2 Days!
12 months ago
– Wed, May 24, 2023 at 03:51:13 AM
Hello!
I wanted to share a quick update on the Kickstarter for ALADDIN 3477!
The first Swag Box is almost complete! Most of the rewards are here, ready to go. 3 of the rewards are on their way to my door as we speak, and 2 are nearing the end of production and should be shipping to me next week. Once I have everything, Swag Box 1 gets assembled and on its way to you!
But before that can happen...
Please fill out the BackerKit Survey!
There are still 24% of you that haven't yet filled out the BackerKit Survey. This is how I process your Kickstarter rewards, Add-Ons, and anything else you may snag from the BackerKit PreSale Store.
Even if you didn't get any of the Add-Ons or BackerKit items, I still need you to confirm your mailing address. Even if you were planning on picking up your Swag Box from me in-person, I still need you to fill out the survey to choose your T Shirt style(s) and size(s), as well as which Fidgi Enamel Pin you'd like.
Your BackerKit Survey was sent to your email on March 24th. In the chance you lost that email, you can go to the Survey Recovery Page here: https://aladdin-3477.backerkit.com/
Orders Lock Friday Night!
At the stroke of Midnight, the BackerKit will lock. That helps me solidify orders and variants. So you definitely want to have your Survey filled out before then.
Last Chance for ALADDIN 3477 PreSale Store!
Also, if ordering any items from the PreSale Store, many items ordered will ship with this first flux of Spring Swag Boxes. So check out the store for any additional items you may be interested in: https://aladdin-3477.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
This is an easy way to grab extra books, FIDGI Designer Toys, Shirts, and more!
Any items ordered after Friday won't ship for another couple months when the next flux of orders go out with Summer Swag Box 2. (Keep in mind, some items (like the Hardcover Art Book) won't ship until it's in hand, ready to go with Swag Box 4 in the Winter. However, there are many items ready to go that WILL ship to you SOON if ordered by Friday.)
Credit Cards for any additional items ordered through the BackerKit PreSale Store will be charged over the weekend.
About a week after that, I'll be able to start sending everyone the first Swag Box and additional items ordered!
RED CARPET EXPERIENCES!
I've been hosting the Red Carpet Experience events for Executive Producer Backers and those that selected the Add-On to see the first ALADDIN 3477 film before anyone else! It has been so much fun and everyone is really enjoying the film and are already chomping at the bit to see what happens in the 2nd one!
I have 2 more spots available for you and your +1 to come out, get a tour of my studio spaces, I make some candy bar drinks, you get to see the film and we talk shop!
Keep your eyes peeled on my socials, as I'll be sharing some unboxing peeks at some of the items that are shipping soon!
I'll also be unboxing a couple items (and have been) on the Livestream Lounge, so be sure to check those out Sundays at 9pm on my socials.
Thank you!
I can't thank you enough for your support, and patience. (This first Swag Box is a little late getting out the door, but the next one is still on track!)
I'm looking forward to assembling these Swag Boxes. I'll be sharing images and videos of everything so stay tuned!
-Matt!
ALADDIN 3477: The Covid Blues
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 10:56:14 AM
Hi gang!
I just got back on Sunday from cruising through the Mediterranean Sea with my girlfriend Casey and we had a blast! So many fun photos and videos I hope to share soon on my socials.
I started feeling lousy yesterday, especially last night. I took a Covid Test, and sure enough...
It's a 15 minute test, but within seconds the sample line went dark like this. I'd say that's a positive.
I've gone 3 years without ever getting it. I have all the vaxes and boosts, but it was just a matter of time, I guess.
This sets my productivity back a hair, but for the most part we are rockin and a rollin to get the first Swag Box out really soon!
BackerKit Timeline
Things have been pushed back a little since the BackerKit was set up. Here are the new dates to look out for.
Right now I have about 76% of you that have filled out the surveys so I can send you your goods! I'll send another update a few days before this is locked and credit cards will be charged (if you ordered anything extra.)
Speaking of which...
BackerKit PreSale Store
If you're looking to get any additional shirts, LEGO-Style figures, Books, or FIDGI Designer Toys, now is the time to do it so they can be incorporated into your Swag Box(es). Even if you didn't back the Kickstarter, or backed it but not at one of the reward tiers, you can still select some of these items.
I'm just 4 pages away from completing this book. It's SO COOL! I cannot wait for you to see it!
And I have some good news about it. I'm adding more pages!!! Now, from cover to cover, it's going to be over 100 pages! And no, you won't have to pay anything more, I just really wanted to include everything and didn't want the end to feel rushed.
They are going to print soon in the USA and I will have them in time for sending them out with the first Swag Box!
Livestream Lounge
I was going to stream from overseas, but it turns out that the time to do it would have been from 3am to 5am in the morning. Casey and I had shore excursions almost every single day in Spain, France, and Italy. Plus there was so much cool entertainment on the ship (I'm Loyal to Royal) we we're barely getting enough shut-eye as it was.
Well, now that I've just caught Covid, that's going to set me back a little. Originally, Artist Dave Santia was scheduled to be the special guest this Sunday, but we'll have to reschedule that.
I can't wait, because I have a lot of new things to share with you all!
The Red Carpet Experience
While I've also had to postpone a screening that was happening this weekend, there are still just a few more spots to lock in so you and your +1 can see it before anyone else.
Once our limited spaces are gone, or the Presale Store is locked in a couple weeks, THAT'S IT! The opportunity to see the first ALADDIN 3477 film before anyone else will be gone.
I've had a few backers do something cool- where they both wanted to go, but couldn't afford it, so they just decided to be each other's +1, which cuts the price in half. That's totally cool with me!
We have already started screening these, so as soon as I kick Covid and am through the waiting period, we'll resume. (If you already have a date schedule with me, no need to reschedule, unless you hear from me about it.)
I can't wait for you to see the film!
Okay, I'm going back to bed.
Thanks for your patience. So much ALADDIN 3477 goodness is on the way.
I'll be in touch soon!
-Matt
ALADDIN 3477: Surveys Sent! BackerKit PreSale Store Open!
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 04:09:44 AM
Hello!
Things are moving along smoothly under the hood. I can't wait to start shipping you your Rewards for backing the ALADDIN Kickstarter Campaign! Here's the skinny...
Surveys Sent!
If you haven't seen it already, BackerKit has sent out a survey which will help you update your current mailing address, choose options like Shirt Size or which style Enamel Pin you'd like. There are also opportunities to get more Add-Ons if you see something you want, didn't get through the Kickstarter, or just want more of a particular item to share with friends.
The BackerKit is nice because it has images for everything. It's a little easier to see a lot of what you're already getting, and clearly see other items you can choose a´ la carte.
In the chance you 're having trouble logging in, or you lose your BackerKit Survey Email, just go here: https://aladdin-3477.backerkit.com
There, one can order some nifty ALADDIN 3477 Add-Ons and just select what they like. A few of the Swag Boxes are also available as they were for Kickstarter Backers.
Some of you might be wondering, "Waitaminute, why did I back the Kickstarter if I could have just waited and ordered the items separately?" That is a very valid question.
First and foremost, my Kickstarter backers are my top priority, as you were the first to back a new brand and help it become successful 6X over! I won't forget that. So here's a few things my original supporters will benefit from:
Kickstarter Backers will always be shipped their Rewards first.
Kickstarter Backers were given more options, Reward Tiers, and Add-Ons not available in the PreSale Store or anywhere else.
Kickstarter Backers paid less for most items than what they cost in the PreSale Store.
Kickstarter Backers are paid less for shipping than what it costs newbies in the PreSale Store.
Also, any new generated funds in the PreSale Store help pay for the quality Kickstarter Backers will be getting with their shipped rewards. So it's all gravy. We all reap the benefits of the BackerKit!
While you don't have to fill your survey out immediately, you do want to jump on that soon, choose your options, and consider any extra Add-Ons now.
In a month, the BackerKit Store will be LOCKED! You'll always be able to change your shipping address if need be, but once the Store is locked and Credit Cards are charged, you won't be able to get any more Add-Ons or make any other changes to your order.
I'll be sending another reminder a couple days before, but the sooner you have this squared away, the better!
FIDGI Draw This In Your Style CONTEST WINNERS!
Yesterday the 3 winners of the FIDGI Draw This In Your Style Contest were revealed!
3rd Place went to Joe Salazar who illustrated a MECHA FIDGI!
2nd Place went to Joe Palazzolo IV who illustrated FIDGIANA JONES and the Lamp of Wisdom!
1st Place went to Xandraya Rodriguez who illustrated this killer scene of FIDGI exploring a CYBERPUNK back alley!
IMDb Credits
For those of you who backed the Executive Producer Reward Tier, your executive producer credit has been added to IMDb.
As well, for those of you who snagged the Red Carpet Experience Add-On, your special thanks credit has been added to IMDb as well.
The best way to stay up-to-date with everything ALADDIN 3477 and especially the Kickstarter is to tune in to the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE on Sunday Nights, hosted by yours truly!
This week's special guest is Tom Savage, an artist / designer who has created his own comic books, comic strips, board games, and children's books. He also happens to have donned the R3D5T4R Slag Warrior armor in the ALADDIN 3477 films! And- he used to be a pro bartender, so Imma let Tom make the drinks this time!
The LOUNGE always opens at 9pm EST on Sunday Nights. It streams on my YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Twitch! Easiest way to find it is on my YouTube here: https://www.YouTube.com/MattBusch
Thank You!
Thank you so much for your incredible support and for telling everyone about ALADDIN 3477! Over the next month, please be sure to direct everyone to the ALADDIN 3477 PRESALE STORE: https://aladdin-3477.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Eternal Gratitude,
Matt
ALADDIN 3477: Successfully Funded 6X Over! THANK YOU!
about 1 year ago
– Sun, Mar 05, 2023 at 03:25:13 PM
Thank You!
I've had some time to decompress and clean up after the 24 Hour Livestream counting the final hours. The whole campaign was just thrilling and the finish did not disappoint!
If you haven't seen the quick party video of us celebrating the Kickstarter victory, here it is!
What to do next?
For you, Kickstarter is trying to collect all the funds. Probably 80% have gone through, but there are a lot still pending. In some cases you might need to sign in and use a different card if the one you have listed isn't working. Please try to do this as quick as you can. If your payment doesn't go through in the next week, you'll lose out on the rewards.
BackerKit
I'll be getting together the Backerkit in the next week or so. This will help organize things on my end. It'll send out surveys so you'll be able to select shirt sizes, etc. It will also have some new options and a couple Add-Ons you'll be able to take advantage of if interested. So keep your eyes peeled for that. (I'll be sending another update with that info.
Livestream Lounge
I will continue to send Kickstarter Updates through the year until all of the rewards have been sent out. Probably monthly. However, I will continue to host the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE on Sunday Nights, and this will be the quickest way for me to share the latest and the greatest on ALADDIN 3477. I'll always have the latest unveils, announcements, etc.
Tonight's stream will actually be a recap of sorts, but I'm going to dive deep under the hood and share some secrets of how I built the Kickstarter campaign. I'll be taking your questions, talking about what worked, what didn't, and some tips that might be useful if you're ever planning to Kickstart a project of your own.
The LIVESTREAM LOUNGE will be every Sunday Night beginning at 9pm EST. It's on my Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, but easiest to find on my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/mattbusch
Discord
For those of you new that backed in the last week, Backer Aaron Farr has been kind enough to set up a Discord for backers to get together, chat about their rewards, and build excitement for ALADDIN 3477!
Also for those of you new, there's a new Contest for creating art of FIDGI in your own style!
Check out the video and the full details of the Contest are in the description! There's a little under 2 weeks left on this. They are due March 16th!
Thank You Again!
From the bottom of my heart, this is THE project of my life's work, so to have you supporting it and believing in me is just so amazing. Super grateful and I can't wait to start sending you your rewards! And I can't wait for you to see the first film!
In the mean time, I'm wrapping up some design-work on my end. Once the Kickstarter funds have come through (please make sure yours has!) I'll be able to order the enamel pins and get the Official Collector's Edition printed. Most of the items in the first Swag Box are good to go, so thing should move smoothly!
Also, once the Kickstarter funds have been sent in, I'll be able to schedule our Executive Producer backers and then our Red Carpet Experience Add-On backers to come out and have a fun evening seeing the film before anyone else this Spring!
I'll be in touch soon about the BackerKit. And I'll see you tonight and future Sundays in the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE!
All the best,
Matt
FINAL DAYS on the ALADDIN 3477 Kickstarter!
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 05:30:25 AM
Wow! This Campaign has flown by! So many exciting things have happened and there is still so much more on the way!
Final Days to rock this Kickstarter!
There re only 3 days left and we want to really make this as big as we can! The higher our funds get, the more rewards end up in your Swag Boxes and the more quality we can put into those items!
This Friday is the last day of the Kickstarter, and I'll be doing a 24 Hour Livestream- counting down the hours and doing my best to raise funds as best we can! And- I'll have 13 Special Guests popping in to hang out and join the fun throughout the day! Plus- I'll be revealing new Toys and other rewards!
The lounge open at 1am EST and is LIVE on my Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitch... but is easiest to find on my YouTube Channel here: http://www.YouTube.com/MattBusch The Kickstarter ends at Midnight, but we will livestream for about an hour afterword to celebrate!
Please join in, leave comments, chat with everyone else, and raise your glass with me to celebrate such a fun Kickstarter- thanks to YOU!
Join us on DISCORD!
Backer Aaron Farr has been kind enough to set up a Discord for backers to get together, chat about their rewards, and build excitement for ALADDIN 3477!
Check out this fun Music Video for "One Jump Ahead"!
FIDGI Designer Toys Revealed!
5 of the 6 FIDGI Designer Toy Variants have been revealed, as well as the box art!
In order to get all 6, you need to be in the ALADDIN'S INNER CIRCLE Reward Tier, or- there is also an ADD-ON where you can select to get all 6 as well. However, both options are limited, so secure those spots now!
FIDGI Draw This In Your Style CONTEST!
Speaking of FIDGI, there's a new Contest for creating art of FIDGI in your own style!
Check out the video and the full details of the Contest are in the description!
Thank You Videos!
Cast and Crew have already started filming Thank You videos with myself for YOU! These are videos for all backers at the ALADDIN'S INNER CIRCLE level or higher, where we make a custom video just for you! We sing, we dance, we goof off, but mostly we tell you from the heart how much we appreciate your support!
This will likely be the last update until the Kickstarter is wrapped this Friday night. Until then, please help by spreading the word! Tell your friends directly through DMs, email, text, tell them why they would dig the project and send them to the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mattbusch/aladdin-3477
You may also want to consider taking one last look at the campaign rewards and add-ons. A lot has been updated since we first started. Every dollar counts and also raised funds means better quality products, as well as more Thank You Gifts that cost you nothing!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support, both in backing the project and also telling everyone about it!
I can't wait to start sending you these awesome rewards all year long- but most of all, I can't wait for you to see the first film!
