ProposalsProposal 287
ProposalsProposal 287
My thesis as a delegate is: “Nouns has a unique role in the ecosystem as a gathering place around public goods.”
The way the proposal points to composability makes it a yes. They can be incorporated into other Nouns-related initiatives, whether it’s meetups or media. If things go right, this can become an ecosystem that people mix and match, with this collection being one of the many styles.
I wish that these were CC0 or made their process available for others to replicate. Having a lower-quality, CC0 version that can be remixed and 3D printed at home would be amazing. I would strongly encourage the team to submit a proposal that includes the ability to more easily remix and 3D print, to see bottom up proliferation of the mini figures. In the future, I would recommend that Nouns focuses on this a funding requirement to help further public goods. This group has already done good work, so I am voting for.
nom nom nounish friends
SharkDAO loves supporting top tier builders passionate about Nouns and making it happen.
BigShot ships! Love to see it. Can’t wait to hold these Nouns.
High quality, something i would personally collect even if i was not privy to the nouns ecosystem. Klim's experience in production and logistics gives me confidence around the prop.
This was one noun-ish physical item i had probably asked multiple members multiple items about as i had wanted to buy them before.
Looking forward to be able to buy them soon.
Klim has proven himself, and this is a reasonable ask for a fun, useful project.
This feels exciting and interesting. Mini-figures could become collectible!
Happy to give these figurines and Klim a chance after meeting him and seeing them in person last month.
Would love to see more nouns and nounish things transition to the physical world.
Love these lil guys. Thanks for iterating on this project. Excited to have options for all Nouns!
FOR - 41 VOTES
RyanMac ⌐◨-◨ | "I’ve been watching BigShot in the DAO for about a year now: he’s received tons of feedback from the community during that time. He’s made some good adjustments & taken the feedback seriously—it’s a YES for me now"
AGAINST - 5 VOTES
EltonPenguin | "$125k ask divided by 6,000 figurines = $21 for each 3" figurine. 🤨 Oh, but then we sell them for $9 wholesale, so we're only losing $12 on each sale. Run from this proposal."
.Wide Eye ⌐◨-◨ | "1. Would love to see indication of existing retail boutique willing to take in this toys as inventory for sale, we could we sitting on a inventory of 6000 toys (unsold). 2. Wish that marketing campaign for said toys could be clearer. 3. A smaller size run would be more appropriate if this is a proof-of-concept. 4. If sold, a portion of the profit will be used to developed series 2 - Why not reinvest 100% of the profit to develop series 2 given demand? It is unclear what the other portion of the profit will be used for, more details on this would be appreciated."
klim's dedication and contribution to creating physical objects for the nouns world has been legendary. the universal plastic glasses alone has been huge. excited about this prop specifically as well. these look good enough that I'd love to have one on my work desk as a conversation starter with anyone that notices.
I appreciate Klim’s dedication. Looking forward to buying a few of these!
We are big fans of Klim's work and are excited to see more quality physical collectibles created to accompany our onchain presence
Taken from my newsletter https://paragraph.xyz/@thebower/nouns-dao-active-governance-9
I would have liked to see more details on this proposal. It lacks specifics on marketing, distribution and costs.
That being said I believe this is a great addition to the worldbuilding of Nouns. It adds to the lore, which is something that we desperately need more of. The proposer has a proven track record in building for Nouns and I believe in his vision.
voting in favor. klim's track record gives assurance about the potential quality of these toys. they're a unique opportunity for the nouns community. expecting a high-quality outcome given klim's skills. the idea of holding a noun in my hand as a tangible toy is exciting. eager to see how this unfolds.
High quality physical artifacts that celebrate our infinite artwork is a differentiator in regards to what this DAO can achieve. Bigshot Toyworks makes great stuff, Klim loves Nouns and these toys are full of authenticity and something I want on my desk.
I. WHAT IS THIS PROJECT?
These colorful 3” tall mini figures are meant to be a fun, stylish, low cost, and non-crypto-based entry point into the world of “NOUNs.” Nounish Friends are uniquely styled modular figures which are packed into mystery boxes, eye-catching counter displays positioned for museum shops, high end retail and lifestyle shops worldwide.
These unique designs represent a perfect evolution of the NOUN PFP to a beautiful and playful tactile art object. (Note: This series will feature 6 unique heads. Additional characters will be added with future releases or collaborations with other projects.)
Why should Nouns fund these mini figures?
These Nounish and high quality figures have a FUN modular play feature (interchangeable heads and glasses) that follows the unique building patterns of PFPs and creates infinite possibilities of fun and future extensions. The time is right to release a small colorful collection of figures like this to help promote NOUNS in all of their unique styles and interpretations.
A prop that assists future props:
These mini figure designs are the type of product that will assist in any builders plans for proliferation. For example, David Horvath could use these in his activations in Japan and Korea, as well as NOTG and activations at Art Basel, ETHDenver & NFT London.
Combined with the existing Bigshot Noggles and enamel pins, these mini figures round out a vibrant capsule collection of Nouns merch with mass appeal. This collection will be particularly useful for builders who are planning IRL activations around the world, and easily accessible since all items in the capsule can ship from one centralized location.
These items are currently being solicited worldwide to museum shops and boutique retail locations. The feedback has been very positive in regards to design, quality and pricing, but the buyers all need a ship date and review samples before making any commitment to an unknown brand.
If the prop is passed we should have these available for distribution all over the world by the end of the year!
What's the plan post-production?
We have been in contact and actively soliciting retail/museum shop buyers, but they like to see something and order right away, so having production ready and a delivery schedule and final costs to present to them is imperative.
Who is Bigshot and why are they a solid choice for collectibles?
BIGHSHOT TOYWORKS has been making high end collectibles and art toys for over 25 years. We have worked with brands such as Nike, Microsoft and Blizzard, and artists like Mark Ryden, Jeff Soto, Steven Harrington and Futura 2000. Bigshot is the premier producer of collectibles like this. We are also behind NOUNWORKS.WTF and the iconic IRL Noggles.
II. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS:
TOTAL ASK: $125,000
· $65,000 for production of 6,000 units (666 sets of toys) · $40,000 for project management, marketing, distribution · $20,000 for logistics and warehousing
Marketing & project management includes daily factory interactions, QC checks, sample reviews, and revisions, and all aspects of the project related to production. We also handle photography, press outreach, social media campaigns & engagement, client & partner onboarding & follow ups, warehousing, reasonable shipping for marketing opportunities worldwide as needed.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Upon passing of Prop, full amount will be sent to Gnosis safe in USDC. Payments to be sent to Bigshot in 3 milestones as follows: • 40% upfront ($50,000 USD): pre-production & production deposit stages • 30% on Milestone 1 ($37,500 USD): production balance, testing, sea shipping, duties, project management, marketing • 30% on Milestone 2 ($37,500 USD): warehousing, logistics, marketing, proliferation management
PAYMENT DETAILS • GNOSIS SAFE: USDC will be sent to a Gnosis Safe with the following signers: Bigshot Klim, noun12.eth, sasqwash.eth • The USDC will be held in a multisig and be released to Bigshot when Milestones are completed. Multisig Adress: 0x7C9878E913d6AE8Fe8cf10783Ded77070b9cA68E
III. FUTURE STEPS
Our 6000 physical toys will be utilized for both wholesale and retail sales for maximum reach and value. We believe that both are important aspect of this proof-of-concept model moving forward:
• 10% of the production will be allocated to community members and other Nouns initiatives like STUDIO1 activation in JP, Nouns Deli, Nouns Amigos, Nouns Africa and Art Basel Miami etc.(Shipping not included) • Units to be sold in shops at approx $16/toy, or approx $9 wholesale + shipping. A portion of the sales will be used to develop series 2 and will be put forth in a new proposal if the project is a success. • Option for DAO allocated additional quantities from this edition at $9/unit • Option to re-order at lower unit cost in a future run. • Option to create unique colorways & revised single figure packaging for targeted events and activations with NOUNish events like ALPS Dao, Gnars Dao, NOUNS Amigos. NOTG and Potential POP-UP retail activations. • We'd like to have some expedited product available for San Diego Comic-Con and David's activations in Japan to showcase and promote Nouns in key places. • All of the items ship from a central location in the USA so the marketing and proliferation logistics are perfectly aligned.
PROJECT HISTORY:
Prop 72 was funded with 20ETH to take this project from initial idea, through countless iterations, to the current designs & prototypes. We have communicated updates weekly on the Discord here and have had many conversations on Discourse here, gathering feedback from over 50 comments to arrive at the final designs proposed in Prop 141.
Prop 141 had some heated contentious voting at 78 for and 88 against with the majority of the for votes coming from individual holders.
Prop 141 has identified some pain points for the Nouners that are being addressed here to secure funding for production, marketing and distribution of these blind box minifigures to the museum shops, boutiques and art toy shops and galleries worldwide.
Thank you so much for your support, we look forward to getting this prop on chain, and to get these figures to the world in time for the holidays.
I. WHAT IS THIS PROJECT?
These colorful 3” tall mini figures are meant to be a fun, stylish, low cost, and non-crypto-based entry point into the world of “NOUNs.” Nounish Friends are uniquely styled modular figures which are packed into mystery boxes, eye-catching counter displays positioned for museum shops, high end retail and lifestyle shops worldwide.
These unique designs represent a perfect evolution of the NOUN PFP to a beautiful and playful tactile art object. (Note: This series will feature 6 unique heads. Additional characters will be added with future releases or collaborations with other projects.)
Why should Nouns fund these mini figures?
These Nounish and high quality figures have a FUN modular play feature (interchangeable heads and glasses) that follows the unique building patterns of PFPs and creates infinite possibilities of fun and future extensions. The time is right to release a small colorful collection of figures like this to help promote NOUNS in all of their unique styles and interpretations.
A prop that assists future props:
These mini figure designs are the type of product that will assist in any builders plans for proliferation. For example, David Horvath could use these in his activations in Japan and Korea, as well as NOTG and activations at Art Basel, ETHDenver & NFT London.
Combined with the existing Bigshot Noggles and enamel pins, these mini figures round out a vibrant capsule collection of Nouns merch with mass appeal. This collection will be particularly useful for builders who are planning IRL activations around the world, and easily accessible since all items in the capsule can ship from one centralized location.
These items are currently being solicited worldwide to museum shops and boutique retail locations. The feedback has been very positive in regards to design, quality and pricing, but the buyers all need a ship date and review samples before making any commitment to an unknown brand.
If the prop is passed we should have these available for distribution all over the world by the end of the year!
What's the plan post-production?
We have been in contact and actively soliciting retail/museum shop buyers, but they like to see something and order right away, so having production ready and a delivery schedule and final costs to present to them is imperative.
Who is Bigshot and why are they a solid choice for collectibles?
BIGHSHOT TOYWORKS has been making high end collectibles and art toys for over 25 years. We have worked with brands such as Nike, Microsoft and Blizzard, and artists like Mark Ryden, Jeff Soto, Steven Harrington and Futura 2000. Bigshot is the premier producer of collectibles like this. We are also behind NOUNWORKS.WTF and the iconic IRL Noggles.
II. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS:
TOTAL ASK: $125,000
· $65,000 for production of 6,000 units (666 sets of toys) · $40,000 for project management, marketing, distribution · $20,000 for logistics and warehousing
Marketing & project management includes daily factory interactions, QC checks, sample reviews, and revisions, and all aspects of the project related to production. We also handle photography, press outreach, social media campaigns & engagement, client & partner onboarding & follow ups, warehousing, reasonable shipping for marketing opportunities worldwide as needed.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Upon passing of Prop, full amount will be sent to Gnosis safe in USDC. Payments to be sent to Bigshot in 3 milestones as follows: • 40% upfront ($50,000 USD): pre-production & production deposit stages • 30% on Milestone 1 ($37,500 USD): production balance, testing, sea shipping, duties, project management, marketing • 30% on Milestone 2 ($37,500 USD): warehousing, logistics, marketing, proliferation management
PAYMENT DETAILS • GNOSIS SAFE: USDC will be sent to a Gnosis Safe with the following signers: Bigshot Klim, noun12.eth, sasqwash.eth • The USDC will be held in a multisig and be released to Bigshot when Milestones are completed. Multisig Adress: 0x7C9878E913d6AE8Fe8cf10783Ded77070b9cA68E
III. FUTURE STEPS
Our 6000 physical toys will be utilized for both wholesale and retail sales for maximum reach and value. We believe that both are important aspect of this proof-of-concept model moving forward:
• 10% of the production will be allocated to community members and other Nouns initiatives like STUDIO1 activation in JP, Nouns Deli, Nouns Amigos, Nouns Africa and Art Basel Miami etc.(Shipping not included) • Units to be sold in shops at approx $16/toy, or approx $9 wholesale + shipping. A portion of the sales will be used to develop series 2 and will be put forth in a new proposal if the project is a success. • Option for DAO allocated additional quantities from this edition at $9/unit • Option to re-order at lower unit cost in a future run. • Option to create unique colorways & revised single figure packaging for targeted events and activations with NOUNish events like ALPS Dao, Gnars Dao, NOUNS Amigos. NOTG and Potential POP-UP retail activations. • We'd like to have some expedited product available for San Diego Comic-Con and David's activations in Japan to showcase and promote Nouns in key places. • All of the items ship from a central location in the USA so the marketing and proliferation logistics are perfectly aligned.
PROJECT HISTORY:
Prop 72 was funded with 20ETH to take this project from initial idea, through countless iterations, to the current designs & prototypes. We have communicated updates weekly on the Discord here and have had many conversations on Discourse here, gathering feedback from over 50 comments to arrive at the final designs proposed in Prop 141.
Prop 141 had some heated contentious voting at 78 for and 88 against with the majority of the for votes coming from individual holders.
Prop 141 has identified some pain points for the Nouners that are being addressed here to secure funding for production, marketing and distribution of these blind box minifigures to the museum shops, boutiques and art toy shops and galleries worldwide.
Thank you so much for your support, we look forward to getting this prop on chain, and to get these figures to the world in time for the holidays.
