Jollylook EYE: Hello Final Assembly, Packing and Shipping!
5 months ago – Wed, Jun 05, 2024 at 09:20:14 AM

Hello to All the Beautiful People of our Big Jollylook Community!

We hope you all are well, staying safe, and staying healthy.

First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of the Jollylook EYE project. 

Today we have some important updates to share with you. We're thrilled to announce that we've entered the final stages of the Jollylook EYE manufacturing and packing process! It's been an incredible journey so far, and we're so grateful to have you all with us every step of the way.

Thank you for making our project a reality!

There's not much left to go on!

We are still waiting for a few critical components to complete the Jollylook EYE production. Precisely, we await the arrival of the lenses, springs, and shutter units.

The good news is that these components have shipped from China and are expected to arrive by June 15th.

In addition, we have also developed a fantastic packaging design and comprehensive instructions manual. We aim to ensure that you have a seamless and enjoyable experience from the moment you receive your Jollylook EYE!

 Our Plan:

North America: As the number of our North American backers and rewards is the highest, we will pack all the rewards on one pallet and ship it from Slovakia. Within 10-14 days, the pallet will be delivered to our fulfillment partners in Florida, where all the rewards will be finally shipped to you, our beautiful backers. We expect all American backers to receive their Jollylook EYEs throughout July.

Europe and the rest of the world: We plan to start shipping all the rewards to Europe and the rest of the world(except North America) via the Slovakian postal service at the end of June. All our European backers will receive their Jollylook EYEs during the first days of July.

As soon as we ship your order, Backerkit will send you an automated email with your tracking link. So watch your inbox!

We are filming and posting the process of manufacturing, packing, and preparing the EYEs for shipping. You can check it out on our Instagram!

Thanks once again for your continuing support, without you, this project would not be possible, and because of you, it will succeed.

Stay Jolly!

Until next time,

The Jollylook Team.

Jollylook EYE: Final Stages and Design Enhancements Update!
7 months ago – Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 08:27:56 AM

Hello to All the Beautiful People of our Big Jollylook Community!

We hope you all are well, staying safe, and staying healthy.

We're excited to share some updates on Jollylook EYE project with you all! 

First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of the Jollylook EYE project. 

And we're thrilled to announce that we've entered the final stages of the Jollylook EYE manufacturing process. It's been an incredible journey so far, and we're so grateful to have you all with us every step of the way.

As we mentioned in the previous update, with the design upgrades, including the transition to a one-piece design, the focal length of the Jollylook EYE has changed. That's why, we needed to source and match new lenses to complement the pair of our existing lenses. 

We've found the perfect fitting lens, and after testing, we're thrilled to report that everything is working perfectly.

In February all Chinese factories get back in business so we have placed the order for the new lenses. We're now awaiting their arrival to continue with the assembly process.

But that's not all – we've been working on optimizing the assembly process and refining the body's design. By making the body seamless from three sides, we've been able to further enhance photo quality and minimize glare. We're incredibly pleased with the results, and we can't wait for you all to experience it!

 You can see comparisons in the photos below.

Our current plan:

To expedite the manufacturing, we made the decision to print the shutter unit on a 3D printer rather than ordering it from China. We're thrilled to share that everything has been tested and is working perfectly, and we've already placed an order for the whole batch, which will be ready in a week.

We are also actively working on the packaging and the assembly instructions, we aim to make the packaging stylish and robust and the instructions clear and simple. 

We have also purchased and prepared all the wooden materials for the bodies. And we are glad to say that our team has already started cutting them on the laser-cutting machines. 

Estimated Shipping: We expect that all backers will receive their rewards in May.

Your unwavering support and patience have been invaluable to us, and we're committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. Expect our next update in a month, where we hope to share the exciting news that all Jollylook EYEs have been shipped!

Once more, we sincerely thank you for your support and trust throughout this incredible journey. Your contribution has been instrumental in making all of this possible, and we couldn't have done it without you!

Jollylook EYE Progress Update - Onward with Excitement!
8 months ago – Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 11:18:22 AM

Hello to All the Beautiful People of our Big Jollylook Community!

Thank you for backing Jollylook EYE!

We hope you all are well, staying safe, and staying healthy.

We have some exciting news to share.

Over the past two months, we have been working hard to improve the design and functionality of the Jollylook EYE. To avoid issues and ensure perfect focus, we've decided to make a one-piece design, replacing the previous moving mechanism:

Additionally, because people using our cameras sometimes turn the development crank too fast, there are "artifacts" that can appear in the top corner of the photo.

To solve this situation, we decided to reject the crank and create the development knob. Due to its size, the knob rotates slower and therefore develops the photos without these "artifacts" and ensures a high quality development of the photos.

Also, recently we had the pleasure of showcasing the Jollylook EYE at the Spielwarenmesse toy fair. Everyone who saw the Jollylook EYE was really excited and the response was overwhelming:

With the design upgrades, including the transition to a one-piece design, the focal length of the Jollylook EYE has changed. That's why, we needed to source and match new lenses to complement the pair of our existing lenses. 

We've found the perfect new lenses, received the samples in January, tested them and they fit great.

Unfortunately, due to these changes, we weren't able to place the order for the new lenses before the Chinese New Year festivities began. As you may know, all factories in China close for the celebrations during this period. 

Our current plan:

Final Component Ordering: All Chinese factories are now getting back in business and we're currently in the process of ordering all the final components, including new lenses and molds for the shutter mechanism. Once they arrive, we'll swiftly move into the assembly phase.

Assembly: As soon as we receive all components, we'll commence assembly and begin shipping out rewards. We expect to have all components from China by the end of March, at which point we'll have pre-cut Jollylook EYE bodies ready. In April, we'll begin the packing process to ensure that all rewards are prepared for shipment. 

Estimated Shipping: We expect to ship all the rewards to our beautiful backers in April.

We're committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. Expect our next update in a month, where we hope to share the great news that all Jollylook EYEs have been shipped.

Once more, we sincerely thank you for your support and trust throughout this incredible journey. Your contribution has been instrumental in making all of this possible, and we couldn't have done it without you!

Stay Jolly!

Until next time,

The Jollylook Team.

Happy New Year and Backer Survey Time!
10 months ago – Thu, Jan 04, 2024 at 02:27:56 AM

Hello to All the Beautiful People of our Big Jollylook Community!

As we wrapped up Christmas and stepped into the New Year, we couldn't help but reflect on the incredible journey with each one of you. Thank you for being with us and making our dreams a reality!

2024 holds exciting promises, and we're thrilled to share that we're now actively involved in bringing our project to life. 

It's Backerkit Survey Time!

Kindly check your inbox, you should have received an email from us with a special link to your survey in BackerKit. (Don’t forget to check your spam folder.)

It’s important to respond to your survey as quickly as you can since we need this information to fulfill your rewards.

You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey, just click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. 

The BackerKit survey will give you the opportunity to add film and add-ons at a discounted price, such as decorative frames or photo boxes and more! Also, you will be able to get another Jollylook EYE at the super-discounted Kickstarter price.

After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.

If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page.

If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account.

If you did not receive your BackerKit email, go to this link, enter your Kickstarter email address, and click on the "Get My Survey" button. You will be sent a new email with a link to your account.

If you have another email address that you would prefer to use,  please contact BackerKit support at [email protected], and they'll get you sorted out.

Thank you. We can't wait to send you your EYEs!

Stay Jolly!

Your support fuels our passion, and we can't wait to make magic together this year! 

Until next time,

The Jollylook Team.

Incredible Start and Our Next Steps!
11 months ago – Tue, Dec 05, 2023 at 06:13:09 AM

Hello to All the Beautiful People of our Big Jollylook Community!

Thank you all so much.

We've come very far in so little time!

Many backers shared the campaign online through blogs and social media. Thank you for every share, word, and message!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU for your comments and for sharing your ideas. Please keep those coming, we love to hear your thoughts and ideas.

The Jollylook EYE is now funded because of your support!

Our Next Steps!

We are preparing the post-campaign pledge manager page and our manufacturing for mass production. A few things must happen before we can start production and fulfillment.

Here's a quick rundown:

First, Kickstarter needs to transfer the funds so we have the money to make the rewards, which should happen after two weeks. 

Second, we must find out where to ship your rewards. We’ll send out a BackerKit survey to collect this information. In this survey, you will also have the opportunity to add film and add-ons at a discounted price.

Please complete this survey to help us better understand what add-ons and accessories you want to see for the Jollylook EYE. This will help us speed up preparing and producing your rewards. 

We will send out our BackerKit survey to collect this information in about two weeks. Answering your survey helps us get your rewards out to you faster. 

Once again, thanks for all your support. We can’t wait to send you your Jollylook EYE.

Keep an EYE on our Kickstarter page and updates for the latest news and behind-the-scenes content :)

We can't wait to send you your genuinely unique Jollylook EYE!

Thanks once again for your continuing support. Without you, this project would not be possible, and because of you, it will succeed.

Stay Jolly!

Until next time,

The Jollylook Team.