I joined the backerkit and am really excited for my copy to show up. I'd never heard of the original, but I think Restoration Games' premise of revitalizing older games is fantastic.
I likewise joined the backerkit, having missed the Kickstarter.
I had a copy of Fireball Island when I was a kid, but I'm not sure I ever played a game of it using the actual rules. Specifically, I don't remember ever using the cards.
EDIT: I am also likewise really excited.