I don't know about "wild success" but the 3doodler is now sold in ToysRUs, so that seems like a reasonable metric for entering the mainstream given their area.

I don't know about "wild success" but the 3doodler is now sold in ToysRUs, so that seems like a reasonable metric for entering the mainstream given their area. MicroPython seems to have acquired a reasonable level of traction in the community too. If you look at how hard it is to pitch products like these and raise capital, then kickstarter is certainly living up to its name.