Way Back When...
The end of 2017 marked the inception of what has since become our company. What started as an idea seemingly conceived out of nowhere during the course of another project quickly evolved into something much larger. As we designed and
3D-printed prototypes, we began to explore and develop the concept on a hobbyist level.
OUR PASSION, GOAL, AND PRODUCT
At Kingdom Quest we are much more than a toy company... You can think of us as the Willy Wonka of toys. We create passion to drive imagination. And we want to show the world what it means to dream, inspire, grow, love and think outside the box. Here is a little nibble of our story...
Faith and Patience
In a remarkable turn of events, we experienced a renewed sense of faith and purpose. We were reminded of the promises and guidance we had received from God, both personally and for the company. We believed that, by staying faithful, the right opportunities would present themselves in due time. So, for the next three years, we stepped back, trusting that God would open the doors at the right moment.
Way Back When...
The end of 2017 marked the inception of what has since become our company. What started as an idea seemingly conceived out of nowhere during the course of another project quickly evolved into something much larger. As we designed and
3D-printed prototypes, we began to explore and develop the concept on a hobbyist level.
We asked ourselves, "What could this become? Who would be interested in building with this?" Six months and thousands of 3D-printed parts later, the vision began to take shape. This led us to formally launch the company, initiate the patent process, and begin attending local schools and technology events. To our surprise, both children and adults alike embraced the opportunity to build and create with NURKL, sparking a level of excitement we hadn’t anticipated.
One Step At A Time...
As market demand for our product continued to grow, it became clear that scaling up production to meet this demand would require high-quality manufacturing. However, we quickly realized that this would necessitate a significant investment of capital. We reached out to various manufacturers and spent months gathering quotes, but securing the necessary funding proved challenging. We discovered that investors were hesitant to support a company without a proven sales history.
Complications
Production
Then, by chance, we met an individual who introduced us to the possibility of manufacturing our own components through a local maker space. This opportunity marked a pivotal moment for us, allowing us to begin small-scale production and take the next step in scaling our business without the immediate need for large external investment.
Product Launch
At this stage, we were experiencing a numerous number of events, with even more on the horizon. With small-scale manufacturing now underway, we were ready to begin accepting pre-orders. Everything had led up to this moment — we were on the verge of officially launching our product into the market. The excitement was palpable, but we encountered a significant challenge. The injection molding machine we were using was both too small and too slow to meet the growing demand. Orders were coming in faster than we could fulfill them, creating a bottleneck that threatened our ability to scale.
Shutdown
Faced with this dilemma, we knew we had to revisit large-scale manufacturing options. Once again, the challenge of securing investor support became critical to moving forward and meeting the demand. At this juncture, it became clear that we needed to pause our current operations and reassess our strategy. We required a new, more ambitious plan—one that could support the scale of growth we were aiming for. The path forward was clear: we needed to transition to large-scale manufacturing. However, this shift was not feasible without external investment, as we simply didn’t have the financial resources to move forward on our own.
We asked ourselves, "What could this become? Who would be interested in building with this?" Six months and thousands of 3D-printed parts later, the vision began to take shape. This led us to formally launch the company, initiate the patent process, and begin attending local schools and technology events. To our surprise, both children and adults alike embraced the opportunity to build and create with NURKL, sparking a level of excitement we hadn’t anticipated.
One Step At A Time...
As market demand for our product continued to grow, it became clear that scaling up production to meet this demand would require high-quality manufacturing. However, we quickly realized that this would necessitate a significant investment of capital. We reached out to various manufacturers and spent months gathering quotes, but securing the necessary funding proved challenging. We discovered that investors were hesitant to support a company without a proven sales history.
Complications
Then, by chance, we met an individual who introduced us to the possibility of manufacturing our own components through a local maker space. This opportunity marked a pivotal moment for us, allowing us to begin small-scale production and take the next step in scaling our business without the immediate need for large external investment.
Production
At this stage, we were experiencing a numerous number of events, with even more on the horizon. With small-scale manufacturing now underway, we were ready to begin accepting pre-orders. Everything had led up to this moment — we were on the verge of officially launching our product into the market. The excitement was palpable, but we encountered a significant challenge. The injection molding machine we were using was both too small and too slow to meet the growing demand. Orders were coming in faster than we could fulfill them, creating a bottleneck that threatened our ability to scale.
Product Launch
Faced with this dilemma, we knew we had to revisit large-scale manufacturing options. Once again, the challenge of securing investor support became critical to moving forward and meeting the demand. At this juncture, it became clear that we needed to pause our current operations and reassess our strategy. We required a new, more ambitious plan—one that could support the scale of growth we were aiming for. The path forward was clear: we needed to transition to large-scale manufacturing. However, this shift was not feasible without external investment, as we simply didn’t have the financial resources to move forward on our own.
Shutdown
In a remarkable turn of events, we experienced a renewed sense of faith and purpose. We were reminded of the promises and guidance we had received from God, both personally and for the company. We believed that, by staying faithful, the right opportunities would present themselves in due time. So, for the next three years, we stepped back, trusting that God would open the doors at the right moment.
Faith and Patience
As we trusted in this vision, God began to bring us the right people for our team. Each new member proved to be an ideal fit for their role, and together we began making strides toward our goal. In the weeks that followed, we set a target of raising $50,000 in investment to move forward with production. Remarkably, within just a few weeks, God provided every single investor we needed to meet our launch goal.
Capital Finally
Step Of Faith
In the summer of 2022, we received a powerful message: “It’s time to step out in faith.” Just two weeks later, doors began to open, allowing us to move forward with large-scale manufacturing. We recognized that in order to bring our product to market, we needed to expand our team to seven people at minimum, and we still required capital to launch. However, we firmly believed that when you remain faithful to your calling, God can turn the impossible into reality.
More Capital
As we prepared for the next significant step in our journey, the workload began to intensify. There were numerous tasks to organize and complete in order to successfully launch. A critical need remained: we still required substantial capital to initiate large-scale manufacturing, which we planned to raise through a crowdfunding campaign.
In the summer of 2022, we received a powerful message: “It’s time to step out in faith.” Just two weeks later, doors began to open, allowing us to move forward with large-scale manufacturing. We recognized that in order to bring our product to market, we needed to expand our team to seven people at minimum, and we still required capital to launch. However, we firmly believed that when you remain faithful to your calling, God can turn the impossible into reality.
Step of Faith
Campaign Launch
To facilitate this process, we partnered with a company in New York to manage our campaign and help us create the necessary materials to effectively present our product to potential customers. After months of meticulous preparation, we were ready to go live. On the morning of November 21, 2023, our crowdfunding campaign launched, and the support began to pour in. It was an exhilarating moment, and we were thrilled to finally reach this pivotal point in our journey.
Capital Finally
As we trusted in this vision, God began to bring us the right people for our team. Each new member proved to be an ideal fit for their role, and together we began making strides toward our goal. In the weeks that followed, we set a target of raising $50,000 in investment to move forward with production. Remarkably, within just a few weeks, God provided every single investor we needed to meet our launch goal.
Big Launch!
After years of hard work and perseverance, we got excited to officially launch NURKL at the end of 2023. As we’ve always emphasized, we are more than just a toy company. Our mission is to inspire creativity and imagination in the way God intended, encouraging both children and adults to explore their full potential through play.
As we prepared for the next significant step in our journey, the workload began to intensify. There were numerous tasks to organize and complete in order to successfully launch. A critical need remained: we still required substantial capital to initiate large-scale manufacturing, which we planned to raise through a crowdfunding campaign.
More Capital
To facilitate this process, we partnered with a company in New York to manage our campaign and help us create the necessary materials to effectively present our product to potential customers. After months of meticulous preparation, we were ready to go live. On the morning of November 21, 2023, our crowdfunding campaign launched, and the support began to pour in. It was an exhilarating moment, and we were thrilled to finally reach this pivotal point in our journey.
Campaign Launch
Solid Foundation
At the heart of our company is a commitment to building an environment that reflects the values of friendship, family, and mutual respect. We aim to foster a workplace where individuals not only enjoy what they do, but also feel valued as integral members of a greater purpose. For us, it's not just about earning a paycheck—it's about contributing to something meaningful, being part of a collaborative vision, and treating each person with the dignity and compassion they deserve.
After years of hard work and perseverance, we got excited to officially launch NURKL at the end of 2023. As we’ve always emphasized, we are more than just a toy company. Our mission is to inspire creativity and imagination in the way God intended, encouraging both children and adults to explore their full potential through play.
Big Launch
The Vision
As we grow, we are building a family-oriented culture that will empower us to accomplish great things together. Our hope is that through our efforts, we will inspire the next generation to exceed all expectations and achieve even greater heights than we ever imagined.
Solid Foundation
At the heart of our company is a commitment to building an environment that reflects the values of friendship, family, and mutual respect. We aim to foster a workplace where individuals not only enjoy what they do, but also feel valued as integral members of a greater purpose. For us, it's not just about earning a paycheck—it's about contributing to something meaningful, being part of a collaborative vision, and treating each person with the dignity and compassion they deserve.
As we grow, we are building a family-oriented culture that will empower us to accomplish great things together. Our hope is that through our efforts, we will inspire the next generation to exceed all expectations and achieve even greater heights than we ever imagined.