A company called Squishy Forts managed to make pillow fort construction easier with the help of strong magnets attached to the inside of the fabric. Gizmodo reported that this design came from a desire for more structural integrity for when whimsy strikes and longevity is the goal. Rather than spending the time to build a fleeting pillow fort, Squishy Forts makes it possible to create long-lasting structures. The start-up's website noted that a Kickstarter campaign was been started to help the creators of Squishy Forts build funds to launch their brand into the wider public market. Because adults wanted to reminisce their childhood, the company raised $13,534. The funding goal was $25,000. The Kickstarter page for the fundraising efforts noted that the online campaign ended on Dec. 25, 2013. Squishy Forts are available in multiple colors and sizes. The unifying elements across the designs are the tiny, power magnets distributed across the design. Magnets with the attractive properties of your average disc magnets or block magnets are located inside the materials connect to similar materials. You can preorder Squish Forts here.

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