Hello all! We apologize for the late update! Thank you all for being so patient, as always, we’re excited to show you some samples that have come in! Shipping for the campaign may be delayed due to recent global economic instability effecting freight shipping;our current estimate is a two month delay. We deeply apologize for the lack of updates. We had to rearrange the budget a bit because of the price changes. We also wanted to wait out the instability, so we could make an update that had a definite shipping timeline. However, at this point we feel it’s better to post more regular updates, and be transparent that our fulfillment timeline is now not a hard deadline. We will be updating if there are any more changes to fulfillment, but thankfully as of now it’s only a two month delay.
That being said, most of our samples came in better than expected! Manufacturing for Coconut beetle, Goliath beetle, Hercules beetle, and Japanese rhino beetle are finished! The bags are now on their way and will get to us in one month! Onto the samples!
ITEM STATUS:
Beetle bags - stag beetle, Picasso bug, ladybug, and giraffe weevil have been approved for production! Acorn weevil undergoing color changes again as we try to match the original concept art
✅Beetle bags - PRODUCTION COMPLETE for: Coconut, Goliath, Hercules, and Japanese rhino beetle
Centipede Bag - manufacturing in progress
Plush pencils cases - manufacturing in progress
Centipede Varsity - manufacturing in progress
Stickers - manufacturing in progress
✅Enamel pins - PRODUCTION COMPLETE
✅Embroidered keychains - PRODUCTION COMPLETE
Beetle Beret - still working on getting the shape to hold how we want it to, will have a vote in a future update for which one you would like us to produce
As a reminder, if you need to change addresses at any time we are more than happy to help you out at our email [email protected]
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ITEM STATUS AND SHIPPING ETA) Hey everyone! Apologies for the slow update, as usual we ended up having more bad health days than accounted for 🥲. But we have super exciting news, we finally have a centipede varsity jacket sample that we can show!
Not sure why they used brown, but no worries! We’re having it corrected to match the concept artwork and putting it into production ASAP
Digital mock up of color changes:
We also have photos back for the first ladybug bag sample! In my opinion it could be a lot cuter and closer to the original sketch, so we’re going to have it go through another round of revisions For the acorn weevil, we’re getting a lot closer to the colors but still not quite there. Hopefully this next one can be the finalized version!
Giraffe weevil is almost perfect! I do want the legs to be a bit different tho, they kinda look goofy here haha
I’d also like to share some photos of the embroidered keychains: And finally, enamel pins have just completed manufacturing and are on their way to us now!
ITEM STATUS:
Beetle bags - manufacturing has began for all bags with a completed sample! (Includes: coconut beetle, rhino beetle, hercules beetle, goliath beetle, and stag beetle) Any beetle bags not listed here are still having revisions
Centipede Bag - manufacturing in progress
Plush pencils cases - samples in revision (no new photos yet, catch them in the next update)
Centipede Varsity - manufacturing will begin at the beginning of March! Final sample will have original grey colors of the concept art
Stickers - manufacturing in progress
✅Enamel pins - PRODUCTION COMPLETE
Embroidered keychains - manufacturing in progress
Beetle Beret - Sample was complete, but wasn’t exactly what we are looking for. Looking for alternative manufacturers (the search continues)
ADJUSTED TIMELINE:
For items on schedule, refer to original graphic from the campaign! However, we did end up having a lot more sample revisions than expected/accounted for initially. A lot of items got delayed since we want them to be as close to the original artworks as possible. Any product currently still in sampling has a new estimate of shipment starting in June/July and going through August-September. If you need help changing your shipping address at any time we would love to have you email [email protected]!
Thank you so much again for your patience 🪲💖 Next update should include photos for the remaining sample updates/revisions and announce more items going into manufacturing! Let us know your thoughts on the current sample photos below :D
Beetle bags - manufacturing has began for all bags with a completed sample! (Includes: coconut beetle, rhino beetle, hercules beetle, and goliath beetle) Any beetle bags not listed here are still having revisions
Plush pencils cases - samples in revision
Centipede Varsity - sample in production (pictures are just around the corner!!!)
Stickers - manufacturing has began!
Enamel pins - manufacturing has began!
Embroidered keychains - manufacturing has began!
Beetle Beret - Sample was complete, but wasn’t exactly what we are looking for. Looking for alternative manufacturers
What are your thoughts?
Now’s your chance for feedback on the current samples! We will be moving forward with all of the changes listed in the visuals, but are there any things we overlooked?
Due to the samples being somewhat delayed, we will move ahead on locking the surveys to keep on schedule for manufacturing the other items. However, we will allow you to change your selection on any item sample that wasn’t finished before survey lock! You can contact us [email protected] for changes after the surveys lock (or for any other questions you may have).
I do apologize for the delay on creating this update, my mom has breast cancer so we’ve been busy visiting and taking care of her. It’s made working a bit difficult (on top of the both of us being chronically ill already) but we are doing the best we can! Thank you so much for your patience <3
Surveys have now been sent out for you to make your item selections! As a reminder, we need you to fill them out as soon as possible to have the most accurate number of how much inventory we need to order for each item. Surveys do not lock until AFTER sample photos have been completed.
If a sample ends up becoming substantially delayed, we will move ahead on locking the surveys to keep on schedule for manufacturing the other items. However, we will allow you to change your selection on any item sample that wasn’t finished before survey lock! You can contact us [email protected] for changes after the surveys lock (or for any other questions you may have).
Speaking of, here’s a sneak peak of some of the sample progress!! I have quite a few revisions in mind for these already, so don’t worry we will get them looking as close to the concept art as possible.
Sampling can be a long process with many revisions until we reach the finalized version! For example, here were the first 2 versions of the Japanese rhino beetle. Will share more samples in future updates You’ll be able to add new items to your order if you wish, or if you have a friend who missed the campaign they can check out the pre-order store! https://beetle-bags.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders We were able to add the ladybug bag as a stretch goal in the surveys, and WOW they already unlocked! So the sample for ladybug bag will be put into production as well.
Anyway, don’t forget to fill out your surveys! You can check our previous update for a survey FAQ if you had any other questions regarding surveys/post campaign stuff.
In the next 2 weeks, the surveys will be sent out to your emails! The surveys will collect your shipping address, let you add new items to your order, change your pledge level, and select your items of choice. Shipping for your order will also be calculated, however it will not be charged until we are 1 month from fulfilling orders! Stay tuned to updates + refer to the shipping timeline chart in the campaign story to know when that will be.
What if the item I want does not have a sample yet?
No worries! The surveys will stay opened until all samples have been completed and shared in new updates. That way, you can make an informed decision on what items you’d like to get in your order! All items unlocked during the campaign are currently getting samples produced and will continue for the next month or so (depending on how many revisions are needed.)
When does the bulk production start?
Bulk production will start once surveys lock so we can know how many of each item to order! Please follow along with updates and don’t forget to take the survey, as a late submission may result in us having to refund your order if we did not produce enough of an item.
What if I move before shipping/fulfillment begins?
No worries! You can always email us [email protected] after surveys lock and we will make sure that is corrected for you. Please take the surveys as soon as you can, you can put your current address if you need but this is how we will know how much stock to order so it’s best to take it early!
When does shipping begin/when will I get my order?
We are estimating shipping to begin in March 2026 and continue through April 2026! Please keep in mind this is subject to change, as we are currently a team of only 2 people and this is the most backers we’ve ever had. If there are delays in an item’s production, we will also make an update to let you know the status + new estimates of shipping times.
I know a lot of you are completely new to Backerkit, so hopefully this can cover some of the frequently asked questions to new backers. Thank you so much to everyone who supported, this has been our biggest collection yet and some of the coolest stuff we’ve had the chance to produce so far!! 🪲🎉
