I have some great news: We will be sending out surveys and launching the pre-order store December 9, 2024. Surveys and the Pre-Order Store will be open until 11:59pm ET December 13, 2024! We are planning to place the bulk order of Hurtsies with our manufacturer by December 20, 2024.
We'll be posting a longer update with more sample previews, and an updated production & shipping timeline no later than December 8.
What is a Survey? All backers will be receiving a survey to fill out where you can choose your Hurtsies and add additional add-ons! If your initial payment for your pledge failed you will be able to update your credit card so your initial pledge can be processed and then receive your survey.
What is the Pre-Order Store? If you missed out on your chance to pledge you will be able to order directly from the pre-order store.
A final note, there have been several specific Hurtsies questions left in the last updates. I will be chatting with Loppy in the next or so to get those answered before December 8, 2024!
Ya'll just unlocked Yellow Dragon and we're already on our way to the next flappy critter - Orange!!!
Also! 📣📣 wanted to make a clarification regarding the fabric texture of the "sparkle" fabric on the Pink and White Dragon.
It is made with what's known as "laser fabric" and has what I would call a "slick" texture like running your finger over pleather. I would not describe it as scratchy like some dance fabrics are that have similar sparkle.
I hope that dissuades any concerns/questions and I will be putting this answer in the FAQ as well for the campaign!
Thank you all for your feedback and questions as we move right along!
We're less than 10k away from Orange dragon (CRAZY!) in just over 48 hours!
I think we can smash through to Orange today and be well on our way to Purple!! 💜 ----------------------------------- Additionally, we will be at Midwest Furfest this weekend!
We'll be selling Weighted Wildlife, BUT I will have two of the Weighted Wonders with me to give everyone a preview of them in-person! If you're there, swing by to snag yourself a lil critter or just to get a hands-on look at your future dragon!
MFF Dealers Den Map - H-9-11
Just as a note, sine I will be working the con, I will be a little late on answering messages, but BackerKit staff will still be available during business days to answer a majority of your questions and I will update the page and send updates/answer questions to the best of my ability while I am away from my home office!
Before I went to bed last night, the Backer Train was at a WHOPPING 1.2klong which is CRAZY!
The support is awesome and we're not even 48 hours in!
Speaking of...
Within the first 24 hours you guys have unlocked Green, Red, AND Blue, with Yellow (all the primaries!) already well on her way to unlocking!
Thank you all SO SO much for the support and let's keep the good times rolling! Share with friends, family, and all the dragon lovers in your life so we can unlock the whole rainbow!! 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
We took a little break from updates last week for Thanksgiving here in the States, but it’s good to be back and chatting with you again! ❤️
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been busy working on clothing designs with our manufacturer, and I’m excited to share some progress with you! As a reminder : these outfits are still works in progress! The designs you see here are first drafts to test patterns, so the colors and fabrics aren’t final yet.
Here's a look at Rowan's Outfit!
oatmeal sweater & midnight overall pants
We’re experimenting with Rowan’s fur colors, so don’t mind his different palette for now! His clothes are coming along great though — the overalls are my favorite part! ❤️ I may adjust the sweater to a slightly lighter color, but I love the texture it adds. It makes the sweater feel extra special!
Next is Clover's Outfit!
sunflower ringer tee & sky blue overall shorts
I'm so pleased with how Clover's outfit is looking! The colors of her shirt and overalls are perfect, and all of her pockets are functional!
Now let's take a look at Briar's Outfit!
ochre pocket tee & dark moss corduroy shorts
This is the first sample for Briar's outfit, so we have a few things to work on! Going forward I’d like to try a different color for the tee and adjust the pocket’s size and placement. After some thought, I’ve decided the tee’s pocket won’t be functional — it’s just too small to sew reliably without risking production errors. On the other hand, I love the color of the corduroy shorts! They’re slightly lighter than the concept art, but I personally think that compliment's Briar's colors better.
And lastly, a peek at Juniper's Outfit!
pine forest sweater & russet camp shorts
Juniper’s outfit is also in its early stages, but the pattern is looking good so far! We’ll be sizing down the sweater embroidery slightly and switching to a dark green fabric. The shorts will also be getting a fabric swap to a more appropriate material.
I wanted to share a couple of important updates regarding the clothing. Originally, we planned to use snaps for closures (seen in the photos above), but during the sampling process we discovered that snaps are too fragile and extremely prone to breaking. For safety and durability sake, we’ll likely make the switch to Velcro! I know Velcro isn’t everyone’s favorite, especially for those with tactile sensitivities, so we’ll aim to minimize its use. Alternatives like hook-and-eye closures wouldn’t pass safety testing, so Velcro is ultimately the best choice moving forward.
On a brighter note, we’re working to make as many pockets functional as we can! For example, Clover’s chest and hip pockets are fully usable. It’s a small detail, but I hope it’s one you’ll love as much as we do! ❤️
As for the plush, Willow, Rowan and Honey still need some tweaks, but we hope to have their completed samples ready soon! As for Cinder, we’re still waiting on their first sample because we requested some special furs that had to be ordered by our manufacturer.
🌱 That's all for now folks! If you have any questions about your pledge or the survey you can comment below or email me at [email protected]!
If you want a quicker response or want to connect the Critterfolk community, you can join our discord server! There, you can ask questions, stay up-to-date with mini-updates on plushie development, and chat with many other Critter-lovers! Come hang out with us! 💕 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/UR3CYWFr97 🔗
I backed the last campaign and I just want to thank you and let you know how much we love our weighted animals.
My husband has the otter, I have the raven and I gifted my sister the bat. They are all well loved.
I especially enjoy the embroidered feet on the raven, the little touches are so well done.
Happy to be here for this campaign as well.
