Some of you participated in our survey for helping us learn what our roses and thorns are with Tenikle.
The results were super awesome, inspiring and informative. We've learned what we need to improve on, what you like about Tenikle and how you're using it.
Thank you all so much for taking the time to fill that survey out. We have another quick one here too that will give you $10 bucks for our store. This is helping make better products stay tuned... ;)
What We're Up To
The dream team, Hans & Lydia, have moved down to San Diego to be closer to our manufacturer and are now working full time on Tenikle where we are selling exclusively online at Tenikle.com where we did a major website redesign.
Come support and use code: KICKSTARTERFRIENDS for 20% off!
We've also finally designed some good packaging that we will start using as we get into retail stores :)
We've enlisted the help of a really close friend, Mike to handle much of the finance and operations and we have a new puppy, Hank who we've appointed as our chief paper shredder.
Hank, Chief Paper Shredder
More to Come
The San Diego Comic-Con is held literally across the street from our new office. We plan to do something fun for the event. If you're in the area, be sure to let us know so we can meet up! We'll have more details soon on what we're doing for the event.
We have some exciting new products in the works as well.
We hope you'll stay with us on this adventure :)
Tenikle <3's U
#staysucky
Where's My Tenikle?!
over 8 years ago
– Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 10:02:06 PM
We bring good-ish news!!
Tenikles are comin' your way! Today marks the last day of shipping the product out. Every single Kickstarter order will be fulfilled by the end of the day. If you have not yet received a tracking number you will get one today (yipee!).
Obviously things took a little longer than we expected and we know we have some explaining to do. Due to the fires in California, the delivery of raw material from Illinois (which was supposed to be expedited) was delayed so producing the orders was pushed back way later than we could have expected. Please know that it has been our top priority to get your Tenikle orders to you before the holidays and the good news is many of them will!!
We want to thank you for the continued support and we can't waitsee all the ways you use Tenikle!
Please note: If you have not received a tracking number and ordered internationally, we greatly appreciate your support but cannot guarantee your order will get to you before the holidays :(
The DIY Inventor Kit
over 8 years ago
– Fri, Dec 08, 2017 at 08:26:09 PM
As Promised!
Thanks for being patient while we make and ship your Tenikles. Meanwhile, please enjoy our DIY Inventor Kit apology gift :)
Get out there and make something! It's good for you, and good for humanity! Even if it's something small and silly.
We will have updates to the DIY Inventor Kit in the future (which you will have access to) so stay tuned!
Yay shipping!
over 8 years ago
– Sat, Dec 02, 2017 at 12:23:06 AM
Finally!
First Off
We just want to say we're sorry for how long it has taken to get your Tenikles made. We thought we had everything worked out before the campaign, but some complications arose that were out of our control which pushed our dates back.
So as a "Thank you for not taking to the streets with knives and pitchforks", we'd like to offer the DIY Inventor Kit ($10 value) forfree. Look out for the link in your email over the next couple days.
Shipping Has Started!
Today we are finally shipping out the first Tenikles! Not all Tenikles are complete yet, but production is in full swing and we are shipping them off as they complete.
All orders will be delivered by Dec 18th at the latest, most will be delivered before then. If there are any conflicts with travel dates, etc. please reach out to [email protected]
Our little team has been pulling late nights at the manufacturer making sure the quality is up to par with our new and improved material. We are working around the clock to deliver what we promised to the people that made it happen. We are very excited to deliver and hope you love your Tenikle.
Thank you again for making Tenikle a reality and for your patience as we get them all made!
Cheers,
The Tenikle team
Shipping Delay #2
over 8 years ago
– Fri, Nov 17, 2017 at 06:19:07 PM
Great things take time.
We've certainly learned in creating a totally new product, things sometimes take a little longer than planned.
Today we were supposed to be receiving product to be shipped out, this ship date will be moved to November the 29th (about a 2 weeks difference, 1 month from original ship date).
Here's why:
Reason 1.) Due to flakey vendors, we've had to source new suppliers for Shutterbug Kit components, this has since been solved and the product is on its way.
Reason 2.) Due to flakey vendors, we've sourced a new US supplier for the 1/4-20" threaded nut on the top of Tenikle. Now the Tenikle is made 100% in California, from raw material to internal components. We've already received these components.
Reason 3.) We have been searching and testing a few more material options for the Tenikle overmold as we've noticed a couple things that didn't sit right with us from the first batch (all cosmetic). There are thousands of materials that could work for Tenikle, but we don't want to settle for just working. So we met with some top materials engineers in the USA to formulate the perfect TPE. This should be coming next week.
Reason 4.) Our first production delay still took way longer than expected. This was a supply chain scheduling issue. But we now have the internal parts complete :)
Thank you so insanely much for being patient and understanding as our super small team has been tackling these issues head-on. We want to be as transparent as possible and deliver the best product possible.
We can tell you that everyone will receive their Tenikle long before Christmas.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected]
-The Tenikle Team
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