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Idea Submission
260 members received influence earning $457
Product Evaluation
On Feb 18, 2011 staff and community members joined together at Quirky HQ in New York to select Carabandits to become a Quirky Invention.
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Community Design Phase
- Winners
- Community Picks
| Rank | Votes | Submission | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 211 | ||
| 2nd | 211 | ||
| 3rd | 119 | ||
| 4th | 78 | ||
| 5th | 56 |
Adjustable cord length with caribiners on each end.
Carabiner Bandits + Locking Mechanism
Secure Swivel
adjustable nylon bandits with carabiner
Lobster Claw Clasp
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262 members received influence earning $45
Refine Phase
- Winner
- Community Picks
| Rank | Votes | Submission | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 301 | ||
| 2nd | 86 | ||
| 3rd | 44 | ||
| 4th | 44 | ||
| 5th | 35 |
Swivel Carabiner
Press and Pull
Loop and Clip
Adjustable Ladder
Clip and Pull
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44 members received influence earning $45
4 months ago
Check out some photos of Aaron Saxton, a member of the Quirky Design Staff, working hard on the concept. He made a 3D printout from Bertha and started integrating other material to get a better understanding of how the product would function.
Selecting Colors, Materials and Finishes
- Winner
- Community Picks
| Rank | Votes | Submission | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 684 | ||
| 2nd | 125 | ||
| 3rd | 105 | ||
| 4th | 93 | ||
| 5th | 47 |
Dark Blue, Light Orange, Red
Light Grey, Blue, Bright Red
Black, Grey, White
Black, Blue, Light Orange
Black, Light Blue, Yellow
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93 members received influence earning $45
Product Naming
- Winner
- Community Picks
Carabandits
| Rank | Votes | Submission | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 231 | ||
| 2nd | 124 | ||
| 3rd | 37 | ||
| 4th | 29 | ||
| 5th | 20 |
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231 members received influence earning $45
Choosing a tagline
- Winner
- Community Picks
A Rubber Band + A Clip
| Rank | Votes | Submission | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 99 | ||
| 2nd | 52 | ||
| 3rd | 54 | ||
| 4th | 40 | ||
| 5th | 31 |
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5 members received influence earning $45
Upcoming
Product Launch
Carabandits
A Rubber Band + A Clip
May 24, 2012 Pricing Begins
Jul 27, 2012 We're Making It
Jan 23, 2013 Tooling and Prototyping
4 months ago
Check out this behind the scenes blog post for more information on how Carabandits came to be: http://www.quirky.com/blog/post/2012/09/production-update-carabandits/
Retail
Jan 24, 2013 Sales Begin
On Sale!
We've finished working on this product! This product is currently available for sale.
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