Citizens of Ylum Unite!
about 11 years ago – Tue, Jul 28, 2015 at 06:49:43 AM

Officially past $25k and in the home stretch to 30k with 339 backers. I KNOW there are at least 1,000 fans out there that would love to see this ongoing project come to life. Citizens of Ylum UNITE and show what we can do as the Nexus Army!

Link to share:http://kck.st/1IOvr3u

Here are some sneek peaks I've been posting on Twitter and Facebook.  Enjoy!

82%! More Extras Added + Campaign Explained Simply
over 11 years ago – Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 11:51:39 AM

With 6 days left we are doing great!  If you missed the last post, we added some extra levels for International buyers to get free shipping.  This will be a long post - I'm going to go over options.

STRETCH GOAL ADDITION

In addition to what was promised before, we are adding

• BASIC EDITION option for signature from Steve only
• PREMIUM EDITION option for personalization from Steve and/or Baron

BEST PACKAGE UNDER $50 IS BASIC 1 MONTH

Even if you are unsure about this project, you can't argue with this package for a mere $25.  Looking for 1,000 backers that want to get more than they pay for.

• LE paper (folded twice for 8½x11" size),
• LE print (8½x11"),
• Digital issues,
• First dibs on original art , &
• Extras, and
  
  STRETCH GOAL ADDITIONS
• Nexus #1 Paul Gulacy cover print,
• Print signed by Gulacy, Baron, and Rude,
• Upgraded paper stock
• Print upgraded to 11x17"
• Paper only folded once to 11x17" size
• Paper signed by Rude on request

BREAKDOWN OF PACKAGES

• DIGITAL
• NEWSPAPER STRIP ONLY
•  BASIC EDITION (Unsigned, no frills)
• PREMIUM EDITION (Signed + extras)
• RETAILER (5 of everything!)

BACKER REWARDS

Rewards include PDF downloads, upgraded Priority Shipping, Actual Newspapers, Writers Scripts, Exclusive T-Shirt, Prints, Nexus Lithograph, and a variety of extras (hats, notebooks, notepads, etc)

STRETCH GOAL - TRIPLE SIGNED PRINT!
Nexus Capital #1 Cover

Success for this project is not merely measured in dollars. More importantly, it's measured in the number of fans that are willing to back this project with as little as $5. To reward backers for spreading the word and getting on board, we are offering 2 ways to reach the first stretch goal:

1,000 BACKERS or $50,000

• All levels over $20 (includes 1 year digital) receive a copy of the Nexus Capital #1 cover signed by Paul Gulacy (artist on the cover), Mike Baron, and Steve Rude
• Paper will be upgraded for ALL levels BASIC EDITION
• BASIC edition Paper will have 1 fold instead of 2
• BASIC EDITION will be upgraded to 11x17 prints
• RETAILERS will receive 10 sets of everything instead of 5 NEWSPAPER will have at least 10 pages monthly instead of 8
• NEW! BASIC edition may have their issue signed by Steve on request
• NEW! PREMIUM edition may have their issue personalized by Steve and/or Baron on request

DIGITAL REWARDS

• $5: PDF received 1 week ahead of public release
• $25: 1 MONTH DIGITAL PLUS: 1 month Digital plus Nexus #1 triple signed print if goal met, month 1 print unsigned if goal not met. FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
• $50 ($4.17/MO) 1 YEAR: Will receive a digital download a week ahead of public release for 1 year (54 weeks) 
• $100: : 1 YEAR DIGITAL PLUS PREMIUM: 1 year digital plus extra premium digital pages including script and other pages not included with basic subscription. Also includes Nexus #1 print or alternate if goal not met, Kickstarter TShirt, and month 1 premium extras (nexus notepad, mousepad, or whatever is included) FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

NEWSPAPER ONLY EDITION

Receive the digital files weekly plus a mailed copy of the newspaper, no extras, no frills mailed First Class.

• $15: 1 MONTH:Digital 1 month PLUS 1 mailed newspaper
• $150 ($12.50/MO) 12 MONTHS: Will receive a monthly paper newspaper delivered the month following digital release PLUS a free Kickstarter Exclusive Tshirt. Paper sent via USPS FIRST CLASS mail
• $150 ($12.50/MO) HOLD IT (12 MONTHS): Will receive a monthly paper newspaper delivered at the end of the 12 month run PLUS a free Kickstarter Exclusive Tshirt. FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

BASIC EDITION

Receive the digital and the newspaper plus a monthly print, and monthly extras. Unsigned.

• $25: 1 MONTH: Receive 4 weekly digital papers PLUS 1 monthly mailed paper PLUS exclusive 8x10 print AND other extras PLUS upgrade to Priority Mail. Don’t forget insider news and sneak peeks!
• $250 ($20.83/mo) HOLD IT - everything the Basic subscription offers but everything will be held for a year and mailed in 1 package in a premium box to prevent damage. Lithograph and TShirt will be mailed ahead . FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
• $300 ($25/mo) 12 MONTHS: Receive 54 weekly digital papers PLUS 12 monthly mailed papers PLUS exclusive 8x10 prints AND other extras PLUS Free TShirt AND Lithograph AND upgrade to Priority Mail. Don’t forget insider news and sneak peeks!
• $400 BIND IT - we will hold your papers for a year then have them bound before shipping it out. You will also receive all the extras from the basic subscription. Digital items will be delivered weekly and the Lithograph and TShirt will be mailed ahead. FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

PREMIUM EDITION

You will receive the digitial files weekly, and your newspaper will be DOUBLE signed monthly, the monthly print will be SIGNED plus and you will receive some great extras.

• $50: 1 MONTH: Similar to basic edition but Newspaper quality is upgraded PLUS signed by Steve and the writer AND the print is upgraded to 11x17 AND Signed by Steve. BONUS - Paper has extra pages that includes the original written script!
• $480 ($40/mo) 12 MONTHS: Everything from the 1 month Premium Edition PLUS the 12 month subscription includes a free Nexus Statue Lithograph AND Exclusive Kickstarter T-Shirt. $480 HOLD IT - same as basic HOLD IT but at the premium level. FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
• $600 BIND IT - same as basic BIND IT but with the premium subscription. FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
• $1,000 ORIGINAL ART EDITION 12 MONTHS: Everything from the 12 month Premium Edition PLUS 1 of the 2 original inked pieces done for the Kickstarter video! (May choose to HOLD IT for FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, Sketch will be mailed right away)
• $1,000 CUSTOM SKETCH BIND IT - the same as the Premium Bind It but Steve will do an 22x17 of your favorite Nexus character and have it bound with your book! Medium is pen and ink. FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

RETAILER EDITION

Everything in 5s! Each stretch goal gives you an additional 5 papers and more extras!

• $45: NEWSPAPER ONLY EDITION 1 MONTH: Will receive the DIGITAL EDITION PLUS 5 paper newspapers delivered the month following digital release AND we'll fill your box with bonus items. Paper sent via USPS FIRST CLASS or MEDIA mail
• $75 BASIC EDITION 1 MONTH: Receive 4 weekly digital papers PLUS 5 monthly mailed papers PLUS 5 exclusive 8x10 prints AND other extras PLUS free upgrade to Priority Mail. Don’t forget insider news and sneak peeks! (extra paper/print sets $15 ea)
•  $150: PREMIUM EDITION 1 MONTH: (5 of everything) Similar to basic edition but Newspaper quality is upgraded PLUS signed by Steve and the writer AND the prints are upgraded to 11x17 AND Signed by Steve. BONUS - Paper has extra pages that includes the original written script!
• $300 ($25/MO) NEWSPAPER ONLY EDITION 12 MONTHS: DIGITAL EDITION PLUS receive 5 monthly paper newspapers delivered the month following digital release PLUS 5 free Kickstarter Exclusive Tshirts. Paper sent via USPS FIRST CLASS or MEDIA mail
• $600 ($50/mo) BASIC EDITION 12 MONTHS: Receive 54 weekly digital papers PLUS 5 mailed papers every month PLUS 5 exclusive 8x10 prints AND other extras PLUS 5 Free TShirts AND 5 Lithographs AND free upgrade to Priority Mail. Don’t forget insider news and sneak peeks! (extra paper/print sets $10 ea, extra shirts $10, lithos $15, quantities limited)
• $1,200 ($100/mo) PREMIUM EDITION 12 MONTHS: (5 of everything) Everything from the 1 month Premium Edition PLUS the 12 month subscription includes 5 free Nexus Statue Lithographs AND 5 Exclusive Kickstarter T-Shirts. (extra paper/print sets $20 ea, extra shirts $10 ea, extra lithos $15 ea, limited quantities)

APPEARANCE EDITION

• $2,500 Steve and Baron at your show. 1 year Premium Subscription, we supply the show with up to 1,000 promo papers plus advertise the show in the papers and in the planned 35th anniversary sketchbook. The show pays for airfare for 2 on SWA and hotel for Steve and airfare and hotel for Baron. Pending schedule of creators.(Check for availability if your dates are not flexible)
• $5,000 ANNIVERSARY APPEARANCE EDITION - Nexus is turning 35 in 2016! Have Steve Rude at your show or store! Includes a 1 year Premium RETAIL Edition subscription PLUS we will cover air and hotel and provide up to 1,000 giveaway papers for your show PLUS promote your show during our 2016 35th Anniversary Nexus Tour! (US only, +$1,000 for another member of our crew)(Check for availability if your dates are not flexible)

New International and Retail Options Added
over 11 years ago – Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 06:28:59 PM

So here is what I came up with to help international backers that stays in budget for us. All below options are FREE shipping including international.

$25 - 1 month Digital plus Nexus #1 triple signed print if goal met, month 1 print unsigned if goal not met.

$100 - 1 year digital plus extra premium digital pages including script and other pages not included with basic subscription. Also includes Nexus #1 print or alternate if goal not met, Kickstarter TShirt, and month 1 premium extras (nexus notepad, mousepad, or whatever is included)

$250 - Basic Mailed Paper HOLD IT - everything the Basic subscription offers but everything will be held for a year and mailed in 1 package in a premium box to prevent damage.  All extras included and Lithograph and TShirt will be mailed ahead .

$480 - Premium Mailed Paper HOLD IT - same as basic HOLD IT but at the premium level.

$400 - Basic Subscription BIND IT - we will hold your papers for a year then have them bound before shipping it out. You will also receive all the extras from the basic subscription.  Digital items will be delivered weekly and the Lithograph and TShirt will be mailed ahead. 

$600 - Premium Subscription BIND IT - same as basic BIND IT but with the premium subscription. 

$1,000 - Premium Subscription ORIGINAL BIND IT - the same as the Premium Bind It but Steve will do an 22x17 of your favorite Nexus character bound into the book.  His choice of medium  is pen and ink (no marker)  Limit 10

The last item added is for convention organizers ...

$2,500 - Steve and Baron at your show.  1 year Premium Subscription, we supply the show with up to 1,000 promo papers plus advertise the show in the papers and in the planned 35th anniversary sketchbook.  The show pays for airfare for 2 on SWA and hot for Steve and airfare and hot for Baron.  Pending schedule of creators.

76% Funded with 10 Days Left! Another Exclusive Preview
over 11 years ago – Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 04:33:02 AM

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74% Funded - Time to Get your Friends on Board!
over 11 years ago – Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 08:52:33 AM

Almost there!  With 1,000 backers we will send everyone a TRIPLE SIGNED print of the Nexus #1 cover! Each package is worth DOUBLE what we're charging for it. We pack value, integrity, honesty, hard work, and great art into everything we do.

6 months of strips are all ready for the colorist. We're ready to rock and roll and start shipping amazing boxes to some amazing people.

SHIPPING: We will be packing your papers well against damage and all packages are insured. We can also hold papers and mail every 6 months instead of monthly. You will still receive the digital papers and we can bill international backers when we ship for the most accurate shipping cost.

Use the COMMENTS to ask us anything!  If you haven't checked them lately, here's what's going on:

-Consider upgrading paper for all levels
-Consider doing a single fold for all levels

We considered, and if you will work with me for the 1,000 backers then we will have the funding to do an upgrade and single fold. 

-From a backer to backers: offer your friends a "gift subscription".  They have to pledge and you reimburse them. (More details in the comments tab)