What is the One-Eyed Monster?
The One Eyed Monster is a unique 30-foot tall art car that looks like a freestanding sculpture. Every year he changes his look to fit the theme of the event.
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Our dream for many years has been to create another, smaller art car that could carry additional people since the One-Eyed Monster can only hold eight people at a time. The Baby One Eyed Monster will take another 12 people and will follow along behind the OEM. Perhaps one day we'll have an entire brood of baby monsters!
We want to bring people together and bring more fun and more joy to the community. It's what it's all about. If you feel the same way, we hope you'll support us in making this project a reality.
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Who is behind this project?
Stone Larkin is our lead fabricator and designer of this project as well as the creator of original One-Eyed Monster. Throughout the years he has been involved with various Burning Man art creations including Tiki Island, The Blind Mistress Art Car and the Zipline Tower and other various art projects at regional festivals. 2017 will be his 6th year attending Burning Man.
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Where will my money go?
We already broke the ground on the Baby Monster and purchased an old trailer that Stone opened. The project is well underway, and many people have been willing to volunteer their time to help us on the building grounds near LA.
However, funding is essential since we have to obtain the necessary materials to finish The Baby. This is a list of what needs to be purchased:
Total cost of materials: $12,000
- Steel Metal Chase $1,200
- Steel Metal Body $2,700
- Aluminum Neck $1,100
- Aluminum Eye $2,000
- Wood for Benches $800
- Hardware/Linkage $300
- Tires/Rims $400
- Decoration/Suit $1,200
- Lighting $1,500
Additional Expenses:
- Indiegogo fees (estimated) $1,500
- Reward production (estimated) $2,000
TOTAL : $15,000
The estimated cost of the entire project is higher than our first mark. Any amount over our goal will allow us to put more money into the baby monster and focus on building him even better.
If we hit the initial goal here are our STRETCH GOALS!
$20,000 - We’ll give baby monster his own engine!
$22,000 - We’ll add a sound system!
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It takes a village to raise a child! You can contribute in so many ways, and every effort will make a change.
Here is what else you can do:
- Share our campaign on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or email your friends!
- Follow One Eyed Monster on Facebook, Instagram and watch out for fundraising parties.
- If you’re an LA local, help us build and participate in our work campout weekends.
- Wanna help out on Playa? We’ll need help with construction too.
Don’t hesitate, give us a shout, if you want to take part and not sure how.
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To donate any amount without getting a perk, please hit BACK IT on the top of the page!
Perks:
A handwritten postcard with our heartfelt thanks! It will be postmarked from the official Black Rock City Post Office and mailed directly from the event. On top of that, look for your name on our Wall of Thanks.
- $15 - Baby Shower Playa Party
An invitation to our Deep Playa Party just for Indiegogo supporters! Celebrate the birth of Baby Monster with us. Dancing, DJ spinning all night long, and special drinks! It will be a party to remember!
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$25 - Pacifier
A beautiful custom lapel pin featuring the baby monster himself! This humble token of our appreciation comes with a handwritten postcard postmarked by the Black Rock City Post Office. And you are so welcome at our Baby Shower Party! * Keep an eye on updates for designs!
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$50 - Baby Bib
Keep baby monster close to your heart with this lovely medallion made out of copper. A lifelong memory of this unique event you supported. Hope to see you at the Baby Shower playa party too. * Keep an eye on updates for designs!
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$75 - Adorable Onesie
Show off a T-shirt with an image of the Baby Monster. It's proven to attract lovely strangers who like to know about a cool local art you support. Our appreciation on the Wall of Thanks and an invitation to the Baby Shower Party are included.
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$100 - Baby's First Steps
A ticket for a two-hour art tour ride on a big One Eyed Monster or the Baby. We will treat you with a special drink and decorate you with lapel pin! Hurry up; seats are limited.
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$125 - Diaper cake
Bundle up the party favors! Get a t-shirt, medallion, lapel pin, invitation to the Baby Shower Party, and of course get featured on our Wall of Thanks. (save $25)
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$300 - Silver Rattle
A collectible solid aluminum sculpture of the Baby Monster designed and fabricated by our lead artist Stone Larkin. Each piece is numbered, and hand signed. Only 10 are available. First come, first pick until they are gone!
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$500 - Golden Rattle
A rare artifact -- solid steel sculpture of the Baby Monster designed and fabricated by our lead artist Stone Larkin. Each piece is numbered, and hand signed. Only 5 are available. First come, first pick until they are gone!
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$750 - Unconditional Love
One of a kind the Heart of Stone. A hammered copper heart backlit with neon lights on the stainless steel rays. This wall piece depicts the strength of love bond that can never be broken.
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$1000 - Dusty Babysitters
A 1+7 ticket for the Regional Burn (the other large pieces burn the night before the man burns). Gather with your seven friends at the top of the big One Eyed Monster and get a perfect view on this special night.
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$2000 - Fairy Godparents
A 1+7 ticket for the Man Burn. Start this night dining with us at the Camp One Eyed Monster. Then hop on the big One Eyed Monster holding for you a perfect spot in a circle of art cars. And watch the apex of the festival from the 30 ft above the crowd!
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A tribute to the David Bowie's Alladin Sane donated by our lead artist Stone Larkin. A steel masterpiece has been a pearl in Stone's private collection for years and now released to contribute to the baby Monster's trust fund.
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Risks and Challenges:
Building an art car is not a small project, but after building much larger vehicles over the years, our team is focused and understand that failure is not an option. We will do whatever it takes to make this another successful project.
Since the project majorly depends on the fundraising to purchase the materials, we need your help to close this gap and make it happen! In this way, you can literally participate in the art creation and be a part of our crew.
Thank You!!!
Special Thanks for helping with the creation of this campaign:
- FlyHelo
- MediaFervor
- The main photo is by The Blissful Idiot
