In late July 2016, Kickstarter and Amazon announced that over 300 Kickstarter-funded products are now featured on Amazon Launchpad. Amazon Launchpad was created a year ago to help creators of crowdfunding projects and early startups sell and market their products online. Since Amazon is already an established ecommerce provider, sellers on Amazon Launchpad get to take advantage of Amazon’s network and tools.
The new ‘Kickstarter Collection’ gives you a chance to browse through hundreds of products that were first crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Plus, as a customer you can be confident that you’ll get fast shipping and good customer service with Amazon. Missed out on any exciting Kickstarter projects because you forgot to back them on time? This might be your second chance.
Here is a list of a few different cool Kickstarter products that are now on Amazon Launchpad:
1. Bragi – The Dash Truly Wireless Smart Earphones
The Dash earphones are very impressive and do much more than your regular pair of wireless earphones. They’re a #1 release in Amazon Launchpad’s Wireless Accessories category! The Dash lets you listen to music via a Bluetooth device or you can download up to 1,000 songs on the earphones themselves and listen to your music device-free. These smart wireless earphones are also capable of tracking your workouts, include passive noise cancellation, come with a portable charging case and are waterproof up to 1 meter! Prices start at $299.
2. Simply Gum, Mint Natural Chewing Gum, 6 Pack, 90 Pieces
This is what I love about Kickstarter. From an innovative tech campaign to natural chewing gum, the crowdfunding platform seriously has something to offer everyone.
This gum, which is now available in bulk on Amazon Launchpad, is made using natural products, vegan, free from gluten, aspartame, plastics, and other synthetics, kosher, non-GMO, and handcrafted in New York.
If you want a subtly sweet, guilt-free gum, Simply Gum is a great option. They also have Cinnamon and Ginger flavors! Prices start at $15.99 for 90 pieces.
3. Oculus Rift
Out of all the crowdfunding campaigns mentioned on this list, the one you’re most likely to remember is Oculus Rift.
Not only did the team behind this project make the headlines when they raised over $2.4 million on Kickstarter in August 2012, but also when they sold Oculus Rift to Facebook in 2014.
Oculus Rift is an easy-to-use yet advanced Virtual Reality headset for Windows PC. With Oculus Rift you can experience games in a whole new way, including RPGs, shooting games, puzzles, and more. Prices start at $599.
4. The Stone – A Button To Find Your Phone, Text Eta, Emergency Call and Control Your Camera – Onyx
The Stone is a handy smart button that lets you control your iOS or Android Smartphone and doubles as the perfect phone finder.
The great thing about this technology is that it still works even when your phone is on silent, locked, and the app isn’t running!
You can use it to make emergency calls, control your camera, listen to music, and more.
Prices start at $29.99.
5. Food Huggers Reusable Silicone Food Savers, Assorted Color
Food Huggers are cute and colorful food savers that are also environmentally friendly. These reusable silicone Food Huggers fit perfectly to preserve fruits, vegetables, and other small cans and containers.
I think this is a great example of how Kickstarter encourages the creation of ingenious items that we can use to make our everyday lives better. A lot of times we hear about expensive gadgets and high-earning campaigns that make people think that crowdfunding might be a little out of their reach.
The truth is that you can also a lot of great, simple products on the platform too. Prices start at $10.75.
6. Adjustable Standing Desk for Home Office by Jaswig – Laptop Stand with Ergonomic Footrest 100 % Made in the USA from Sustainable Materials
Standing desks are all the rage these days as people try to find a better, healthier way to get their work without sitting down for 8 hours a day.
Let’s be honest, as human beings, we weren’t meant to sit for that long!
I have seen at least a handful of standing desk Kickstarter campaigns, but this adjustable one by Jaswig is now available for sale on Amazon Launchpad.
This ergonomically friendly desk uses Scandinavian design and is made in the US using 100% sustainable materials. Prices start at $499.
7. Electric Objects Digital Art Display (White)
Forget about the static, boring picture frames and hanging art of the past. Enabled by possibilities brought on by the internet and smartphones, Electric Objects has created stunning digital art displays that can be controlled from the palm of your hand.
With Electric Objects, you can change the look of your home for different occasions or according to your mood.
You can use these displays to feature any art you find on the internet, search Electric Objects’ unique collection, check out what other users are displaying and even showcase your own art! Prices start at $499.
8. BotFactory Squink
BotFactory Squink is the first desktop electronics printer in the world that allows you to print traces, solder and pick-and-place components.
It is simple to get started, just plug it in and connect to Wi-Fi to start prototyping complex circuits.
This is an easy way to create circuits in a fraction of the time that it usually takes! Prices start at $2,999.
9. Exploding Kittens: A Card Game About Kittens and Explosions and Sometimes Goats
Exploding Kittens is the result of another extremely popular Kickstarter campaign that holds the record for being the most backed Kickstarter project ever.
This silly, fun and engaging card game comes in an original and NSFW version. The team has also released the game’s first expansion Imploding Kittens.
The point of the game is to avoid the exploding kittens by using diffuse cards and other amusing tricks that you might have up your sleeve. Prices start at $19.99.
10. IllumiBowl Toilet Night Light (As Seen on Shark Tank)
Despite the fact that this project was also featured on Shark Tank, it is one of the few on this list that I’ve never heard of before.
It is, however, a #1 best seller in Amazon Launchpad’s Tools & Home Improvement category! The IllumiBowl Toilet Night Light fits any toilet, is motion activated and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
You can choose to set the IllumiBowl to 1 of 8 colors, or have the colors rotate for a very colorful washroom experience! Prices start at $12.33.
11. Anova WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker, Black
Sous Vide cookers are another class of popular new products that I’ve seen a few Kickstarter projects for.
The Anova WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker connects to Bluetooth devices and allows you to cook perfect meals from virtually anywhere!
The Anova Culinary app can be accessed by smartphone and contains easy-to-follow recipes from professional chefs.
The app also keeps you updated on how your food is cooking. For all of you cooks out there, the Anova is now on Amazon!
Prices start at $199.
12. Petcube Interactive Wi-Fi Pet Camera, Matte Silver
The Petcube Interactive Wi-Fi Camera is a #1 bestseller in Amazon Launchpad’s Pet Supplies category, and its popularity is really a testament to how much people love their pets.
Have you ever wondered how your cat or dog was doing while you were away? Now you don’t have to worry. Petcube lets you view live video of your pet along with two-way chat so you can listen to what’s going on at home.
The iOS and Android apps let you play with your pet with a built-in laser, share access with other family members, and interact with other pet lovers. Prices start at $149.
13. Back to the Roots Water Garden
Back to the Roots Water Garden is a great addition to any home. Not only is it a cute little fish tank, it also grows food! It’s the perfect arrangement really, the plants clean the water and the fish waste feeds the plants.
As an added bonus, it looks really cool. The kit featured on Amazon comes with everything you need to set up your tank, including a water pump, organic seeds, and a coupon for a Beta fish.
Prices start at $55.83.
14. BetterBack – Correct Back Posture While Sitting, Featured on Shark Tank, Doctor Recommended (Back Support Belt)
BetterBack is a #1 bestseller in Back Support Belts on Amazon. This product has seen quite a bit of success since it initially raised over $1 million on Kickstarter.
The easy to carry and put on belt makes every chair ergonomic and helps you improve your posture and back health without drawing a lot of attention. Prices start at $59.
We broke down some of the success from this campaign in a CrowdCrux podcast episode that you can check out here!
15. Makey Makey – An Invention Kit for Everyone
Makey Makey is an easy-to-use invention kit that works with Mac and Windows. Using this toolkit gives you thousands of possibilities for interacting with everyday objects, turning them into buttons to control your games and more!
The video shows how you can connect Makey Makey to a banana and use it as a space bar, even. You don’t need any programming knowledge to use this technology, just a little bit of an imagination. Prices start at $49.95
Conclusion
It’s crazy to think that only a few years ago, crowdfunding was an obscure topic that not many people knew about. Who ever thought that you could build a business on Kickstarter?
These days there are several different ecommerce websites and platforms that are enabling crowdfunding creators to continue to sell their crowdfunded products after their campaigns are over. Amazon Launchpad now features arguably the largest collection of Kickstarter-funded products for sale online, and also sells products from other crowdfunding platforms! You can check out their full selection of products here.
What’s your favorite Kickstarter product available on Amazon?
