Welcome to the first edition of the rebooted Quirky Production Reports. While we’ve had production reports in the past we’re changing both the way that we gather information internally and how to share it with you, the Quirky Community. It’s kind of like our Batman Begins moment but for product updates (although I highly recommend reading this post in Christian Bale’s ridiculous Batman voice).
Without further ado:
Bandits: We got in a great sample two weeks ago. There’s details (such as making sure the colors of the hooks match the colors of the elastic) that are being polished but we feel confident that we’re going to be able begin manufacturing in the near future.
UnHampered: As stated in last month’s Q&A with Ben and Gaz, we were having some issues with the factory that was originally working on this project. We are currently waiting on a new prototype with a revised design.
Boil Buoy: Currently in Engineering. Since this device is going to include some amount of electronics and will need to function in water, we’re spending a good deal of time perfecting the mechanism and making sure that it’s safe to use.
Kosoku: We received a new prototype last week that we’re very happy with and are now having it tooled at a great factory.
We’ll be back with another production report at the end of July.
10 Comments
Clinton | 06/29/2011 4:25 PM
Boil Buoy has electronics? Woo hoo! Make it flat so my lid fits on my pan, and it’s a winner.
Michael Taylor | 06/29/2011 4:30 PM
Clinton, you missed the memo. It is going wireless and will connect to your iPhone instead of chiming by itself.
Ken Somerby | 06/29/2011 4:46 PM
The problem I see with Unhampered is that it needs a spine on the sides for support, that is why it folds funny…..Once opened the the sides would snap open and be squared and looking sharp and when folding the basket the spine would rotate and relax and the sides would fold in neatly…..
Mike | 06/29/2011 6:50 PM
thanks for the update, good deal
d | 06/29/2011 7:50 PM
Why do the hooks and elastic have to match Rob? Why Rob? Whyyyyyy? I like a little contrast in my stretch and hook. That way I can tell them apart.
PattiD | 06/29/2011 8:56 PM
Love product updates! Thanks for keeping the community in the loop. Way to go Rob.
Daniel | 06/29/2011 11:05 PM
RE: Boil Buoy, I have a “Gellete “Fusion” razor that is battery powered, and I’ve been surprised by how water-tight it has been. Check it: http://stuffmideast.com/wp-content/uploads/Gillette-Fusion-ProGlide29.jpg
I’m sure boiling water and batteries presents additional concerns though.
zabber | 06/30/2011 8:36 AM
Awesome on the updates, this helps us to see what’s next and keeps us informed (inventors)…now, where is Ventu!!!
Gyro | 06/30/2011 2:59 PM
Hope to see Fender @ the end of July. waiting for my bandits….
Brandon Craven | 06/30/2011 10:11 PM
YAY UPDATES!!
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