Honestly I don’t think the cost is the main problem “we” (ok I) are having with this kickstarter. It seems to be some kind of cultish self aggrandizement thing on Cooks part. There is no way the components show are more then $50 to print. Now I may be being unfair cause I just read a little, laughed and moved on.. maybe it comes with metal dice and a personal phone line to him.. but IMOHO I think it’s a case of “I think I have enough fans to make this happen.. Let’s do it!”