First, thank you. You’ve been patient, and continued to believe in a world we all love. We know the updates have been few and far between lately, and we understand how hard it is to wait for news on something you care about this much. We’re glad to finally have a lot to share.
Today we'll go over 3 things: 1. Why the wait 2. Where the products stand 3. The survey and shipping 1. Why the wait
The main reason product updates have been so sparse is manufacturing timelines. Product design took some time, but the bulk of the delay happened when we had to switch manufacturing partners. Things have now been worked out, and product samples are freely flowing.
From here until delivery, we’ll post a monthly update on how the products are coming along. If a product is ever delayed, we’ll let you know right away.
2. Where the products stand
The short of it is, our long awaited merchandise samples came in this month! There are lots of kinds of samples here, and we love the direction they're headed. None of these designs are final, and some need more work than others.
Sample photo - Designs not final
On each of the products pictured we are testing fabrics, inks, colors, threads, metals, and more! You can expect the highest quality materials and top notch design when we're finished.
We're grateful to all the artists and designers we get to work with. Especially Jeremy Palmer our creative director over merchandise, graphic design, and branding. He's putting all of these products together. Here are a few highlights:
Keys by Joe Larson — Hopefully finalized next week!
Apparel by Jeremy Palmer — Final revisions: perfecting color and quality.
Plushie by CreatureKin — Lots of progress, still refining.
Book by Thibault Prugne — Artwork still coming in before we finalize the layout. (Not pictured)
Games by Rocket Pop Games — Mechanics mostly complete; moving into design phase. (Not pictured)
Next we'll be taking a closer look at a few of the products. Apparel and Keys will likely be the first to have a dedicated update. Until then, which piece are you most excited to get your hands on? Let us know in the comments!
3. The survey and shipping
Your backer survey is coming soon! We’re aiming to send it at the end of October, though it may be slightly later. Keep an eye on your inbox.
As our products get closer to final, we can better estimate their size and weight, which is what we need to calculate shipping costs. Once we know shipping costs, surveys will be sent.
The survey is where you will:
Confirm your shipping address
Enter the name you want in the film’s credits (for backers with the name-in-credits bundle)
Adjust your order and provide any additional info
Add any add-ons you missed. This is one of your last chances!
Here’s what happens next:
Surveys go out - end of October
Products are finalized and manufactured
Orders ship - April next year
Our goal is to speed things up, and deliver physical products before April 2027. We feel good about it, and we’ll keep you posted every step of the way.
Until next time, Caretakers, keep a glass of milk handy. You’ll want to see what’s coming!
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