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Im'm still waiting on mine.
Project Update: 8. Nearly there! Soon to be on the boat (pics)
Wanted to give a quick update. While got started, manufacturing did get delayed due to Chinese New Year. It is now nearing completion and should soon be on it's way. I asked that they send along a few pictures for us to see how they look!Β
They turned out good!
They are wrapping up some of the final stages now and will share shipping timelines soon - and from there I will be able to estimate when they should be shipped out to you!
To prep for that I will soon be sending out a last call for shipping address changes by email, for anyone that has moved. Look for that in the next few weeks!
More soon,
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"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -Helen Keller
Project Update: Manufacturing nearly complete! - then on to π’ & π¦
I wanted to pop in real quick and let you know that the manufacturing is almost complete and I had them take a few pictures for us so we can see how they look! I think they came out so nice!!
So excited for you all to have them in your hands.Β
While Chinese New Year did mean that things were delayed after we finalized the order, so it took longer than they promised, it does sound like they are wrapping up some of the final stages now and we should have some shipping timelines from them soon.
To be clear, we don't have hard dates for when they will arrive for you yet, but so excited to have them arrive so we can pack them and get them into your hands!!Β
We will soon be sending out a final shipping address check by email, in the coming few weeks, for those of you who've moved, so keep an eye out for that.
Thank you again for all of your amazing patience,
Best,Β
Kasu
Project Update: Pins rolling out!
Project Update: Update: Molds & Sample Progress, Surveys This Week
- The cuts in the pin molds not being as exact as I wanted;
- Some alterations in the art that made it problematic to sit side by side (which obviously is fairly critical with this design);
- The colors being pretty off in the initial, but ultimately when the mold was having issues it didn't matterΒ (since the mold was the bigger issue);
- And some general concerns with flaw rates (with the old manufacturer) as they were becoming more popular and thus more inconsistent (it happens).
That all said, I've been happy with how their screenprints look in the past, so I'm fairly confident that it shouldn't be an issue here.
The minute I've approved the final sample for production on either variant, I will let everyone know and show those off! I appreciate you trusting the process for now, since highly complex pins are a bit bonkers without their screenprints. And thank you again for your patience.
M.
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Project Update: 7. Overcoming MORE Challenges - but now back and moving, with manufacturing underway π οΈ
I know my lack of response has left some wondering and has been frustrating.
We had some severe health concerns in my family that took rapt attention which has proven to be quite a hardship and challenge for me and my family.
Despite these many setbacks - things are getting more stable and we're coming through it now.
I wanted to pop in and give an update and some good news. In the past few weeks, I've been able to get things back on track and files have been submitted along with the deposit, to the new and more trusted manufacturer, and things are looking good.
I should soon know a firm timeline of what to expect to get the pins finalized and on their way once I get the report back from the manufacturer. There is an expected annual delay for the Chinese New Year - so they will be back in touch with me soon.
Also, as a side note, all backer surveys have been completed and tallied - so we are set there. I will be doing a last call for shipping address changes, if any, via that survey tool, in the weeks before I begin the shipping process. We are still probably around 4-6 weeks away in my current guesstimate, pending the time it takes to complete manufacturing and shipping - but it is at last moving.
Thanks again for your patience and confidence.
βοΈ Standing strong, undeterred by challenges, we rise.
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Guys, itβs been a year! What the Smurf is happening? Has anyone out there got their pins yet?
Project Update: New Year Update ~ Pins still coming
I know that it has been many months since I've given an update. I am sorry that things are so behind and that I've not done well at keeping you all updated.
I have been struggling for well over a year with some health concerns and unfortunately, over the last couple of months, my health and life circumstances have taken a turn for the worse making it difficult for me to put the focus and attention to finish getting the pins created at the pace that I was hoping. I want to get these awesome pins to you all - and won't give up.
That said, because of my health and where I am at with things, I have decided to work with a fellow pin collaborator - to help make sure that these pins can be completed and sent out to everyone! He will be taking on the role of helping me make sure these pins get completed and sent out to everyone. We are getting things started back up here and by the look of it, our current estimate is to have things fulfilled to you over the next few months as we do get manufacturing underway. Future updates from him might have some pictures from the manufacturer and should be more regular, to help keep you up to date.
Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding! I hope to continue to focus on my health for the next while and hope to be back making fun creations for you all in the future!
π± Kasu
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Am I the only one who hasn't received their pin(s) yet? I've received all the other pins from Pintopia 2023 that I ordered... What's going on with this project? Any updates would be appreciated!
Just wanted to drop a quick update that our fulfillment and shipping is currently happening! Thank you so much for supporting our PINTOPIA Project and please let us know what you think of your pins once you receive them! We are about 50% of the way through!
Thank you so much!
Cheers
Knight Moves