[Film Director 247]

Hi all,

I've started a Kickstarter to make an Invader enamel pin. None exist as far I'm aware so I've decided to try and make my own and would appreciate your support.
It's entirely not for profit and if there are any funds left over, I'll donate them to charity.

On top of the pin, I've already designed an invasion map, some stickers and a mini zine which I hope to continue after this project. I'll also be giving away some freebies too.

Here's the link and I hope to be sending you some goodies soon! kck.st/3IU0N1B

[bookends]

Why oh why ?

[delamere]

Backed your project mate, good luck! 👍

[Lunch Special]

what percentage goes to the artists right to ip infringement

[Film Director 247]

Why not?

There’s a massive community of Invader fans that share home made maps, stickers, books and even invasion kits. Just because they love it. I wanted to support that and contribute myself if I could.
It’s purely out of admiration for the artist, with no intention of gaining anything from it.

But hey, it’s Kickstarter. If everyone thinks “Why oh why?” It won’t get made. I thought I’d take a chance because I think people might be slightly interested in my enthusiasm for an artist whose work I love.

[Film Director 247]

Appreciate your point. Obviously it’s straight up bootlegging. But I have no intention of profiting from this and as I said, any additional funds would be donated to charity. I just wanted to share something that I thought was interesting with the Invader community.
Let’s revisit this if it gets funded. Which as it stands is just three backers so doesn’t look like it.

[Acme Thunderer]

This looks a great value project made by an Invader fan to help other Invader fans. Great idea for the Shoreditch map as well. I say “good work fella”. 🙌

[mbd]

Excited to support this. If when you’re finalising the pins you have an option to also make magnet backed ones, I’ll support the add-on for that too.

[gatortooth]

I don't know, man.....it seems like this shouldn't happen. Can you disclose fully the financials and amount sent to charity? Also, what charity? Kinda sus...

[Con Art Studio]

Jun 6, 2023 20:33:47 GMT 1 Lunch Special said:

what percentage goes to the artists right to ip infringement

You think 8 bit images from the game space invaders are the IP of the artist? Are you being serious? 

[Street Arted 2020]

What about emailing space shop and Orbi and see if you could get the support of the artist? You could also donate to an animal rights org. He is a vegan. He may admire that!!! But otherwise not really feeling the bootleg thing.

[Pete the Post]

Jun 6, 2023 21:18:41 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

This looks a great value project made by an Invader fan to help other Invader fans. Great idea for the Shoreditch map as well. I say “good work fella”. 🙌

Lol cops the arse that i support an actual artist, but then jumps on in to support a bootlegger whos ripping off a different artist. 

Class act.

[Film Director 247]

Absolutely will disclose the amount donated and was thinking to donate to PETA seeing as he has previously had a campaign with them

[beatlebum]

This is great and from a fellow Invader fan, I'm in. Well done, just for fun and they look superb.

[beatlebum]

I just backed the £12 version, well done with it. Cheers

[Lroy]

Hey this is awesome ! I will be in too ! I’m gonna subscribe!
When do you think the shipping will be done ? When the kickstarter will be ok I guess ..

[Lroy]

Jun 7, 2023 13:27:56 GMT 1 Lroy said:

Hey this is awesome ! I will be in too ! I’m gonna subscribe!
When do you think the shipping will be done ? When the kickstarter will be ok I guess ..

Done ( I paid but did not registrated my card - it was an option) ! You should make ( just an advise ) more advertisement on other social media fans of Invader or not. This is really lovely ! 

[Film Director 247]

Jun 7, 2023 13:27:56 GMT 1 Lroy said:

Hey this is awesome ! I will be in too ! I’m gonna subscribe!
When do you think the shipping will be done ? When the kickstarter will be ok I guess ..

Thank you for your support. If all goes to plan, I'm hoping to ship by September. And yes, I'll post more about it on social platforms over the coming month. I actually just found a few stickers from his 2017 show in Paris which I'll randomly add to orders too.

[Acme Thunderer]

Jun 7, 2023 9:07:27 GMT 1 Pete the Post said:

Jun 6, 2023 21:18:41 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

This looks a great value project made by an Invader fan to help other Invader fans. Great idea for the Shoreditch map as well. I say “good work fella”. 🙌

Lol cops the arse that i support an actual artist, but then jumps on in to support a bootlegger whos ripping off a different artist. 

Class act.

Thanks for trolling comments on someone else’s thread. Very classy!

I NEVER knocked you for supporting an artist, but you accused me of being negative about Thierry Noir when I NEVER said such a thing in 12 years of being on this forum. I just set the accusation straight and from now on NEVER engage with me and I will NEVER engage with you. Move on for everyone’s sake and then that will prove you are not trolling.

Kudos to the OG of this project for doing something where they will make no financial gain or ever intend to. This is a ‘not for profit fan project’ and not bootlegging.

[Pete the Post]

Jun 7, 2023 19:23:13 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

Jun 7, 2023 9:07:27 GMT 1 Pete the Post said:

Lol cops the arse that i support an actual artist, but then jumps on in to support a bootlegger whos ripping off a different artist. 

Class act.

Thanks for trolling comments on someone else’s thread. Very classy!

I NEVER knocked you for supporting an artist, but you accused me of being negative about Thierry Noir when I NEVER said such a thing in 12 years of being on this forum. I just set the accusation straight and from now on NEVER engage with me and I will NEVER engage with you. Move on for everyone’s sake and then that will prove you are not trolling.

Kudos to the OG of this project for doing something where they will make no financial gain or ever intend to. This is a ‘not for profit fan project’ and not bootlegging.

you should check your own post history before making blatantly untrue claims like that. 

I guess the easy thing to do re the OP is he could ask invader what he thinks. Just in case the fans here are going to just be part of pissing off the artist. Seems like the obvious and right thing to do here.

[Acme Thunderer]

Film Director 247 - Thanks for giving up your time to set up this up - it is appreciated. Seems like quite a few people have already signed up and given their support.

[StickOut]

Bit of fun and a nice idea, happy to support and look forward to receiving my Full Invasion bundle!

For a laugh you should add a “Fantastic for Flippers” backer option that’s a donation only. ha ha

[marrosi]

Backed here too full package. Invader fan here too

[1nkling]

In for a penny, in for twelve pounds.

[Shoot Again]

[Lroy]

Jun 12, 2023 14:18:50 GMT 1 Shoot Again said:

Yes apparently someone messaged Invader about this project.
Just, and before talking of refund, why there was a new offer with two pins ?
For people already contributing to the most expensive project at 16 £ I think , it was a bit too late.. and was at 8 £…
Anyway…

[Film Director 247]

I received a message this afternoon from someone that worked with Invader and said “they are not ok with you to use his creations for this project”.
Shortly after, an email from Kickstarter saying they’re pausing the project. Which I imagine after a lengthy process, will mean a complete stop to this.

I thought this could be a possibility and I accept their decision. I have to respect the artists wishes. I hope this doesn’t come across as bitter but I do find it slightly ironic. The whole reason we’re here is because of the ethos “Don’t ask for permission, ask for forgiveness”. That’s what street art is.

I know morally my choice to make this project was plain and simply wrong. I think this forum opened my eyes to this more so than originally in my own head. As a fan, I just wanted to contribute to the community and I clearly made a massive misjudgement.

Apologies to everyone, especially the artist and those that supported me. I’ll look into the refund process for people that pledged and make sure that happens as quickly as possible.

[Acme Thunderer]

Jun 12, 2023 16:53:57 GMT 1 Film Director 247 said:

I received a message this afternoon from someone that worked with Invader and said “they are not ok with you to use his creations for this project”.
Shortly after, an email from Kickstarter saying they’re pausing the project. Which I imagine after a lengthy process, will mean a complete stop to this.

I thought this could be a possibility and I accept their decision. I have to respect the artists wishes. I hope this doesn’t come across as bitter but I do find it slightly ironic. The whole reason we’re here is because of the ethos “Don’t ask for permission, ask for forgiveness”. That’s what street art is.

I know morally my choice to make this project was plain and simply wrong. I think this forum opened my eyes to this more so than originally in my own head. As a fan, I just wanted to contribute to the community and I clearly made a massive misjudgement.

Apologies to everyone, especially the artist and those that supported me. I’ll look into the refund process for people that pledged and make sure that happens as quickly as possible.

You done things with absolutely the right intentions and no need to apologise.

This goes to show how corporate street art has developed and not allowing fans to celebrate artists amongst themselves.

TBH, it is a petty move from Invaders management as was clearly done not for profit.

I would have loved that Shoreditch map as I went Invader hunting last summer rather than tagging onto one of those rip off tours.

All the best 🙌

[Lroy]

Yes , I understand your sadness. It was for you the witness of your passion for Invader but they thought that it was bizness I guess.
Courage sir !

[Film Director 247]

This is from Kickstarters help centre on refunds.

"While a project is still live you can cancel your pledge by visiting the project page and clicking the "Manage your pledge” button on the right-hand side. From there, click "Cancel Pledge" next to the "Change your pledge" link."

I have contacted them to make sure that when I cancel the project, everyone will get a refund but in the meantime, you can do the above and cancel your pledge to get a refund.