For decades, the people who depend upon papayas have been in trouble. One of their greatest challenges has been the devastating papaya ringspot virus, which has defied conventional approaches to management and eradication. In the 1980s and 90s, plant scientists…
It's the day we've all been waiting for. The Frank N. Foode™ and Lanakila Ā. Papaya™ plushies have arrived! I was just sending an email yesterday to get an update on the status of our shipping, and before the manufacturer…
A little box came in the mail today, with something we've all been waiting for. Watch the video, and let me know what you think!
Here's a short update that I'm sure everyone will be interested to hear about. After several redesigns and adjustments, I'm really pleased to announce that the design for the new Frank N. Foode plushie that many of you have been…
As some of you may have seen on Twitter and Facebook, a new round of draft Frank N. Foode™ and Papaya Plushies has come out. While Frank is almost ready to go, we have finished the design process for our…
Friends, Readers, Kickstarter Backers, lend me your eyes and look at these ears! As you know, we raised enough money in our Kickstarter campaign to make 500 Frank N. Foode™ plushies, and 250 Hawai'ian Papaya plushies. I'm pleased to announce…
Our Kickstarter campaign is rapidly coming to a close. With just three days left, we've got some exciting news to tell you about. Well, here it is: Papaya Plush now at $14,000! Previously, we announced that we wanted to make…
Yesterday, we asked our readers to vote on the next plush that we would make as part of our Kickstarter campaign. Votes have poured in, and a clear winner has arisen. More than 50 people have chimed in, and the…
Hi everyone! Frank N. Foode™ here. Wow, our Kickstarter has been going great, and I'm so happy to see everyone chipping in to bring me to life! We just reached our T-shirt Stretch Goal - so now anyone can get…
Tonight, in a flurry of activity, we have reached our Kickstarter goal to Bring Frank N. Foode™ to Life! After 14 days, $10,050 was pledged by 158 backers, which means that we will now have enough funds to put a…
