I'm Christopher Folino. For 18 years I've directed and cast more than 150 national toy commercials—including campaigns for Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario, X-Shot, and Rainbocorns—and I've worked with industry giants like Mattel, Jakks Pacific, Zuru and countless other toy companies. I also create AI content seen by millions. Now I'm channeling that experience into an original invention: the Bathtime Explorers Bath Bomb Sub, previewed in a 25-second demo. After years watching great features get cut for margins, I'm committed to building a durable, imaginative bath toy that delivers the magic kids deserve.

What We’re Building

Submarine that launches a fizzing bath-bomb torpedo

Diver that launches and blows bubbles underwater

Three crew squirters (captain, dolphin, duck) that dock to the sub

Tubascope to see underwater

Three treasure chests that sink and open with colorful treasures

Free app with daily missions, crew voices, and custom music

Why GoFundMe

We’ve proven the concept on video. GoFundMe is our seed round to build a safe, working prototype with pro engineering and testing—so we can take it to a full manufacturing launch.

Budget

Prototype design & engineering: $14,000

Safety/material testing (bath bombs + squirters): $4,000

Packaging + presentation for next-stage launch: $2,000

How We’ll Thank You

Every backer is honored on our Founders Crew Wall inside the app and gets exclusive behind-the-scenes video updates of the prototype build—at every tier.

Call to Action

If you believe bathtime can be storytime, join the crew. Your support turns this from a cinematic idea into a real toy kids can play with every day.

Reward Tiers

Every single backer is honored on our Founders Crew Wall inside the Bathtime Explorers app and receives exclusive behind-the-scenes video updates of the prototype build

$25 — Digital Explorer

Your name on the Founders Crew Wall in the app.

Digital thank-you card from creator Christopher Folino.

Behind-the-scenes video updates as we build the working prototype. Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

️ $50 — Insider Call (20 minutes)

A personal 20-minute call with Christopher about toy development, casting (including Mattel-level standards), directing commercials, or AI filmmaking. Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$75 — Toy Creator & Casting Roundtable (Live Zoom, 1 hr)

Exclusive Q&A with Christopher and our toy tech.

How toys are engineered safely for kids 4–7 and how professional kids’ casting really works (Christopher ran his own casting and cast for Mattel). Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

️ $100 — Be Part of the Adventure!

Record your first-name intro and we’ll rotate it into the app’s daily mission so kids hear you launching the adventure. Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$200 — Viral AI Filmmaking Blueprint (PDF)

Christopher’s “10 Secrets of Viral AI Filmmaking” — practical tactics used on projects reaching 7.5M+ views and high-profile collaborations.

Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$300 — Private Acting & Audition Class (3 hrs, online)

A one-day online class taught by Christopher, who has cast for Mattel and run casting for 150+ national campaigns.

Techniques from his workshops that have helped students book major national TV commercials. (For kids or adults.)

Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$500 — Exclusive AI Video Masterclass (4 hrs, live)

A 4-hour live intensive Christopher designed only for this GoFundMe.

Learn the end-to-end workflow for cinematic AI: concept → prompting → consistency → sound/music → editing → delivery.

Case studies: State Farm wildfire spoof (7.5M+ views), Theo Von content, Gumout AI spot. Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$1,000 — Private Acting & Audition Coaching (+2 hrs prep)

One-on-one coaching (online or in person) plus 2 hours of tailored prep for your upcoming audition. Uses the same criteria Christopher applied when casting for Mattel and other national campaigns.

Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

️ $2,300 — AI Video Coaching (4 Weeks, 8 hrs total)

Work directly with Christopher 2 hrs/week for 4 weeks (8 hrs).

Build a polished 30-second spot (toy, social, or sizzle): pitch, script, AI visuals, music, edit, delivery. Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$3,500 — Executive Producer Credit

Your last name etched on the bath bomb (appropriate names only).

Executive Producer credit under Special Thanks on our materials.

Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$10,000 — Dolphin Naming Rights

Name the Explorer Dolphin Squirter (pending appropriate approval).

Name appears in official materials for the toy line/universe.

Special Thanks credit, Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$10,000 — Duck Naming Rights

Name the Explorer Duck Squirter (pending appropriate approval).

Name appears in official materials for the toy line/universe.Special Thanks credit, Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

$20,000 — Bubble Scuba Diver Naming Rights

Name the Bubble-Blowing Scuba Diver (pending appropriate approval). Integrated into the Bathtime Explorers universe.

Special Thanks credit, Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

‍✈️ $35,000 — “My Captain” Tier

Name the Captain Squirter and have the Captain’s face designed after you or a family member (with full permission). Receive the original submarine prototype as a one-of-a-kind collector piece.

Special Thanks credit, Founders Crew Wall + BTS video updates.

Naming Rights: All names must be appropriate, family-friendly, and legally clear. Final approval rests with the creator to ensure they fit the Bathtime Explorers universe.

Class Scheduling: Some workshops and masterclasses may be grouped into sessions to ensure the highest quality experience for everyone.

Development Timeline: Our 8-12 week timeline begins once we reach our funding goal. Every dollar raised beyond $20K goes directly toward production, marketing, and bringing this toy to market faster.

Questions? I personally read and respond to every message through GoFundMe. Don't hesitate to reach out!

Ready to launch the future of bath time? Join the crew today!