NEW! đ§ - Cuddles the Penguin from Bricker Builds
Pro Gamerâs Guide is proud to partner with Bricker Builds to release a brand new brick-built model through Kickstarter!
Discover the details of this exclusive model launch and how to purchase one for yourself!
Designed by Tyler DeSilva of Bricker Builds. Original illustrations by Kevin A. Hinkle - Model design not final
Add an all-original character to your growing Bricker Builds collection! In conjunction with the launch of âPro Gamerâs Guide to Defeating Trollsâ on Kickstarter, weâre bringing a limited run of brick kits featuring Cuddles the Penguin to your game room.
In addition to genuine LEGO bricks and high-quality instructions youâd expect from Bricker Builds, weâre including a crocheted scarf with all brick kits purchased. Combine the bricky design of a LEGO model with the handmade touch of a knitted accessory for a unique addition to your LEGO collection.
Purchasing the âCuddles the Penguin Brick-Built Modelâ on Kickstarter includes:
đ§ą2,000+ New condition LEGO bricks
đď¸ High Quality Digital Building Instructions
𧣠Hand-Made Crocheted Scarf by Kristin B.
đď¸ Numbered Bags for Easy Building
đ Personalized Hardcover âPro Gamerâs Guide to Defeating Trollsâ Book
đ 8 Collectible Character Cards
đ Measures ~ 15 inches tall
Close ups of Cuddles the Penguin! đ - Measures ~ 15 inches tall and contains ~2,000 pieces
360 view of Cuddles as of 5/7/25 - Model design not final.
Who is cuddles?
Cuddles the Penguin, as featured in Pro Gamerâs Guide to Making Friends, and Pro Gamerâs Guide to Defeating Trolls
Waddling toward her next adventure, this adorable baby penguin shines with positivity! Her curiosity gets her into tricky situations, but sheâs always learning from her âolder siblings,â Pauly and Cecelia. Sheâs a big fan of stylish clothing and anchovy pizza.
Cuddles is the star of âPro Gamerâs Guide to Making Friends,â a childrenâs book that explores ways to make meaningful friendships in a video game world.
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a crowdsourcing platform primarily focused on funding creative projects.
Kickstarter projects make ideas into reality. Itâs where creators share new visions for creative work with the communities that will come together to fund them.
No matter what, creators always control how the work comes togetherâno 100-page grant applications, no donors demanding you modify your message, no last-minute edits from investors. When backers chip in funding and help spread the word, they too become part of these independent works.
Discover thousands of independent creators bringing their dreams into reality on Kickstarter!
How to purchase the model
Look how adorable she looks! You want to bring her home, right? đ§
Supporting this release through Kickstarter is simple! Youâll pledge (aka pre-order/support) the model through the âPro Gamerâs Guide to Defeating Trollsâ project.
Create an account on Kickstarter if you havenât already
Select our âBrick-Built Cuddles the Penguinâ Reward tier on Kickstarter
Select any add-ons you may want to include with your pledge
Choose your payment method
Thatâs it!
If the project is fully funded, youâll be charged by your selected payment method on Saturday, May 17th ~ 9 PM ET. If we fall short of our funding goal, your payment method wonât be charged and Cuddles waddles back to the arctic. đł
Shipping for this project is charged separately. Youâll receive a backer survey some time in April 2026, in which youâll confirm your location and pay for shipping.
You can also add a Cuddles the Penguin kit to any Kickstarter reward! Choose your reward on the project page and select the kit as an âadd-on.â
NEW Payment option - â pledge over time!
We are one of the first creators to offer Kickstarterâs new feature that allows backers to split their pledge into 4 equal payments.
Hereâs how you can take advantage of this option:
You can access Pledge Over Time once you reach a $125/âŹ125 pledge minimum
You will see an option to âPledge in Fullâ or âPledge Over Timeâ
The first charge will happen when the campaign ends successfully, with the remaining 3 happening every 2 weeks
We are excited about this enhanced flexibility for our community of backers. If you have more questions, you can visit this help center article for more information or reach out to the Kickstarterâs support team here.
Who are Bricker Builds?
âAt Bricker Builds, we believe that creativity knows no limits. Whether youâre assembling intricate pop culture models, fantasy weapons, or original creations, we provide you with the tools, inspiration, and knowledge to build your dreamsâone brick at a time.â - âOur Storyâ via Bricker Builds Homepage
If youâre looking for life-size brick-built models from iconic franchises, look no further. Christopher Gearhart has assembled an amazing team of professionals, geeks, and talented designers to bring these models to life.
Brian Saviano, our Author and Creative Lead, has worked with Bricker Builds on product reviews, content displays, and advises on brand growth.
F.A.Q.
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Cuddles will see an âInstructions Onlyâ release sometime in 2026.
Bricks + Instructions of Cuddles are available exclusively through this Kickstarter project, and are not planned to be released otherwise.
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The scarf will be available on the Bricks âOâ Brian Shop once the âInstructions Onlyâ drop occurs on the Bricker Builds website. Stay tuned for more info!
If youâd like to commission a scarf or other handmade plushie of your own, contact Kristin on Instagram!
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Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing crowdfunding platform. Even if weâre $1 short of our goal by Saturday May 17th, the project doesnât happen.
Supporting creative work at the ground level is critical for growing creators and small businesses. Your pledge today goes far beyond a simple purchase on a website, youâre supporting a dream coming true. â¨
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Yes! Select any tier youâd like through Kickstarter and add Cuddles the Penguin via the âadd-onâ section.
Bricks, instructions, and scarf are included.
For questions regarding this model, the Kickstarter project, or general inquiries, email hello@progamersguide.com
