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Project Update: Pins are here! Final changes notice
Project Update: SAMPLE LOOKING GOOD + Basically nothing else
Not much today, just want you to know that we do have final colors.
Thank you for your patience here - I know it's been months, but, I feel like this was worth the time to get colors down correctly. It's important, for a full set of sepia-colored pins, to look correct so they give the right effect.
We will be proceeding with production this week.
As mentioned before, the normal turnaround for this type of pins is between 1 and 2 months. We're rocking several thousand of them in this order, so, we're not going to rush - expect them to arrive on the later end of that estimate. As long as everything goes OK, I am hoping to start moving stuff out to you in September.
Speaking of moving product - are you an international backer? Have you seen the latest update about shipping?
If not, please go give it a look - let me know what store credit items (from either me or Corviforms' shop, up to $20 USD value) or if you want our blue jay bonus pin. US backers will all get the blue jay.
That's all for now. Thank you guys for sticking around, and I hope to have some more to say soon. It's been a little rough over here, so, frankly, I just want things to start happening so I can get back to work.
Take it easy this Friday, and have a great weekend.
Project Update: Extra update: pins have shipped! + charging cards
The pins have shipped! Ive got 3 boxes coming my way, as such iāll be charging cards on Friday!
Ive just gotten a promotion at work which does come with more hours but a consistent rota. So iāll be looking to get orders out on my days off. Im hoping the process will only take a couple of weeks around work but Iāll keep everyone updated as i go! Youāll get emails when your order is shipped, and if you upgraded for tracking youāll receive that number as well :>
Project Update: 7/23/24 Major New Update
WE'VE GOT MORE PHOTOS EVERYONE!!!
No images of the fae eggs yet =(
This one just needs a little electroplating and polish!
ALSO THE CHERRY HAS ARRIVED!!
Alright, last but certainly not least:
Also in that polish>electroplating>screenprinting phase, the sea dragons! I know we're missing a passionfruit, but I imagine it's in the same level of completion =)
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Okay, and now for some less great news~
I've been let go from my work position and as such, will be losing housing, for not only myself, my family as well. I have at minimum 5 days to leave before further action is taken.
Before we jump onto the "here goes the artist misappropriating funds" bandwagon, please note that the pins and associated packaging have already been paid for.
What happens to the pins once finished? - They will be shipped to a trusted friend's place where I am able to pick them up.
Will this affect the delivery date? - My estimated ship date is set to Feb 2025. Lots of months to sort, pack, and ship. If I need additional time, you bet I'll be posting here.
You can expect to see a lockdown of addresses in the next couple days, please make sure your address is correct.
But what if I move???! Feb 2025 is quite a ways away!!! - Don't worry, I can cover an extra shipping label or two in case of emergencies. MESSAGE ME, HUNT ME DOWN AT ALL COSTS IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS:
[email protected] <---- RIGHT HERE!!!!!
And now for some happier news!
Before the above news hit me in the face like a oncoming freight train, I was messing around with a new project in the works:
SEA DRAGONS 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
18 more colors to choose from!
What's that, you ask?
Only 17 because you see the Abyssal variant there and that shouldn't count?
Very well!
btw I've just been informed I cannot do glitter over screenprint, but screenprint OVER the glitter. so in essence, white glitter body, everything else normal.
NOW ITS 18!!!
I actually had not intended to make 18 more sea dragon pins, and I'm very sure some variants are more popular than others, so I was going to leave it up to a vote:
The top ___ sea dragons would make it as the next variant of pins + matching baby pins
the next top ___ sea dragons would be made into acrylic keychains
the remaining could be made into stickers
I was also messing around with another type of sea dragon, maybe I could finish it and give this one the color treatment? It could compliment the original sea dragon!
here's that baby sea dragon that was mentioned, plus possibly the acrylic keychain pose (I've got to put a little effort into this lol)
These were my preliminary sketches, but I was thinking to organize these into a sticker sheet
Anyways, these are still in the idea phase and will not be launched as a project AT LEAST until The Dragon Hoard pins get sent out
And probably for a while longer since I don't know where we are going from here job/housing wise. At least for now.Ā
I may not be back for a while guys. Please know that I appreciate you all being with me. I'll try to update via my phone with whatever images I have or if I have confirmation of shipment.Ā
Take care everyone =)
Spread Happiness.
Project Update: Pins have arrived! And some not so good news..
Only what's not whoot is that instead of using black enamel, all the pins are gun metal gray. I think they still look good, but I wanted to be honest and upfront about that. Now there's one main issue I have and its this:
Instead of orange fire, the sorcerer's fire is green! I'm not sure what to do about this and I am reaching out to my manufacturer, my roommate thinks it does look kinda cool and I kinda like it, but if you would like an orange flame please comment below so that I can get these remade.
One other issue is I am missing the pintopia collab pins, I'm waiting in case one box got delayed, but there's a chance my manufacturer forgot to ship or make them, I didn't see any in the preview pics they sent me weeks ago so I will inquire tonight and hopefully get an answer by tomorrow morning.
Project Update: July Update: More pictures and card charging
I finally have an update from my Manu, which means I have an update for you all!Ā
We have photos of all the pins (these are at the end of the update) ! And they should ship to me before the end of the month?
Ā A little longer than I anticipated? Yeah, but would I rather that than rushed b grade pins? Yeah, I would.Ā
What does this mean? It means I'll be charging cards for shipping fees at the end of the month, and then locking addresses. YOU WILL receive an email before addresses lock to let you know it times to update them if you need to. If you already need to, do it now before you forget <3
If anyone has any issues, please email me! You should be able to through contact me, or support request!Ā
Anyway here are the photos <3Ā
Project Update: Pintopia Update: 5/7 plushies complete! (cosmic poll inside š½)
Things are progressing on the pintopia front, albeit a bit slower than I would like. I've received 5 of the 7 plushies and finally managed to get some quality turnarounds of them all! Will be updating the preorder store this week with the new photos, and I expect the remaining samples to ship out next week.
Because we're still waiting on the final two plushies and the wolpertinger sweater, I'm holding off on locking orders/closing the preorder store a little while longer. As stated before, its important to me that folks get to see what they're ordering before they commit to it and for that reason I won't be setting a deadline until we have photos of these final few items.
Pin samples should also be coming down the pipe soon, so I hope to have one big, exciting, photo-filled update for you within the next week or two!
In the meantime I need some help! As promised, its now time to decide which Cosmic Beelzebear will be the official one. I don't have the shiny version in hand yet so for now I'm using the photos provided by the manufacturer. Fur colors are identical, the only difference is the material used on the wings/star/belly badge.
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Winner will go on to be mass produced! While I would love to accommodate everyone and make both, its simply not feasible at our size/with this budget-- thank you for understanding š
Project Update: Pins on the way to me.
The pins have been shipped and should be with me in the next week or so and then I will be putting orders together to ship to backers. Cards will be charged for shipping in a week (and any extras you have added).
I will post a short update when I have received the pins with a reminder to check your shipping address before pins are dispatched.
Morgan
P.S. I have set up a teaser page for my next project if anyone wants to take a look - Christmas Escape Room Inspired Puzzle Cards.
Project Update: Happy Monday and Happy News!!!
Bringing some summer cheer on this fine evening! The pins have officially been shipped and are on their way to me! I'm so excited!!!<3Ā
Once I receive them, I'll be immediately start the grading process, and begin packaging your orders! This is my favorite part of the process and I look forward to getting them sent out to you all!Ā
There are only a couple of surveys that haven't been filled out, so if that's yours please get it filled out when you can so you'll be able to receive your rewards!
That's all for now~ I'll update again once I get the pins in!:DĀ
Have a wonderful week!
Thank you!
-McKenzie