It’s official: every single order is packed and ready to go!
Tracking numbers have now been updated in BackerKit, and after a very big packing and fulfillment undertaking, all packages are officially finished! I’m incredibly excited to have reached this point.
Everything will be dropped off at the post office tomorrow, so you should start seeing movement on your tracking soon. Please keep in mind that it may take a little time after drop-off for USPS to scan packages into their system and for tracking to begin updating.
And because it’s been a very late night getting everything finished, here’s a quick late-night photo of some of the pins! I’ll be taking some much better photos soon and uploading them to the website so you can get a closer look at everything.
Thank you all so much for your patience throughout fulfillment and, most importantly, for your support of this collection.
Quick reminder: A few pledges are still missing surveys and/or shipping payments. If those aren’t completed, we won’t be able to ship your rewards. Please check your email or your BackerKit account to make sure everything is squared away!
And while these packages begin making their way to their new homes, something new is just around the corner…
My next collection, Sugarplum Wonders is launching in October as part of Pintober 2026. Sugarplum Wonders is a creepy-cute collection filled with charming curiosities, whimsical oddities, and a little bit of the macabre. Including designs inspired by skulls, spirits, strange creatures, and other beautifully spooky things. I’ll be sharing much more very soon, sign up to learn more below!
Thank you again for making this collection possible. I can’t wait to see your packages start arriving!
Here’s a quick production update on Pride Pals! Things are moving right along, and we’ve got some exciting progress to share. The buttons and stickers have officially arrived, and the pins are now on their way to us! Once the pins arrive, we’ll be able to inspect everything and start getting all of your rewards organized and ready to go.
Everything is currently moving according to schedule, so we’re still on track for our planned September fulfillment!
We also just sent out a reminder to double-check your shipping information. Addresses will be locked in 48 hours, so please make sure your address is complete and up to date before then. Once addresses are locked, we’ll begin charging cards for any remaining balances immediately afterward.
Thank you so much for your patience and support! We’re excited to be getting closer to having all of Pride Pals together and into your hands.
Exciting News! Survey smoke test just went out and soon everyone will receive an email from us with a link to your BackerKit survey. It’s important to respond to your survey as quickly as you can since we need this information to fulfill your rewards.
With surveys we also kick off the backerkit pre-order store which you can visit directly. If you missed the campaign this is your last chance to take advantage of our campaign pricing.
Important reminders:
✔️ We currently have 17 failed pledges in BackerKit. If your payment did not go through, please log in to update your payment method so your rewards can be secured and prepared for fulfillment.
✔️ Check your credit card info. Cards will be charged for shipping and any add-ons you’ve selected. Please make sure your information is up to date to avoid any delays!
✔️ Double-check your shipping address. Addresses will lock shortly after the deadline.
I’d love for you to join me for what’s next:
Launching in August as part of Pocket Change 2026. Explore the sweeter side of the Guardians of the Cosmos with a collection of adorable mini pins inspired by the little things that bring joy. Up to 1 inch in size, these tiny treasures are perfect for mixing, matching, filling display gaps, & collecting.
Launching in October as part of Pintober 2026.An enamel pin collection of charming curiosities and creepy-cute treasures designed to help you build your own altar. Mix, match, and arrange each piece to create a display that's uniquely yours.
We are super excited to move on to the next step of this process! Thank you all for your support!
Pride Pals is officially funded! I’m deeply grateful to everyone who joined this campaign. Whether you pledged on day one or jumped in during the final hours, your support helped bring this collection to life.
And before we celebrate, we unlocked one final achievement! Thanks to reaching 200 backers, every backer will receive a FREE Pridesune die-cut sticker added to their rewards.
What happens next?
BackerKit will begin collecting payments over the next few days. If you need to update your payment method, now is a great time to do so to help avoid any delays.
In about two weeks, you'll receive a survey to confirm your shipping address and make your reward selections. Keep an eye on your inbox for that email.
I'll continue sharing updates as we move through surveys, production, and fulfillment, so you'll be able to follow the journey every step of the way.
And if you haven't seen it yet, here's a preview of the collection launching in just a few hours, along with all the freebies that can be unlocked!
Thanks to your amazing support, Pride Pals is now fully funded and every stretch goal has been unlocked! We couldn't have done this without each and every one of you.
Achievement Unlocked: Certified Queerdo!
We have officially completed our first community achievement, which means every backer will receive a FREE "Certified Queerdo" mini button as a thank-you for helping make this campaign such a success.
Next Achievement: 200 Backers
We're currently at 175 backers, and our next milestone is just around the corner. If we reach 200 backers, every backer will receive a FREE die-cut sticker added to their rewards.
New Community Achievement Revealed!
And now it's time to reveal what comes next! If we reach 1,535 followers on BackerKit, every backer will receive a FREE Mystery Pride Pin added to their pledge.
We're already getting close! One easy way to help unlock this reward is to make sure you're following Geekhive Labs on BackerKit. Then, if you know someone who might enjoy Pride Pals, invite them to follow the us too. Every new follower helps us move closer to unlocking a FREE Mystery Pride Pin for every backer!
Let's Keep the Momentum Going
Thank you again for helping make Pride Pals such an incredible success. Your support has unlocked every stretch goal, our first achievement, and helped us build an amazing community around this project.
Let's see if we can reach 200 backers and 1,535 followers before the campaign ends!
