Hi everyone! Shelly here, with cute turtle updates for you!

The plush turtles have been completed! The factory is ready to ship them soon. Pins are being put into production shortly after some tweaking of colors to match the original artwork, with an estimated delivery date of the end of October.

I estimate that items will ship by mid November, 2026, if not sooner.

I've submitted surveys to the Backerkit team for approval! This can take up to two business days. Once they double check that everything is fine and dandy, I'll send a smoke test and finally, the rest of the surveys. 

The priority cut off for surveys is September 30th, 2026. On this date my plush manufacturer will send items in separate shipments--one to the White Squirrel warehouse in Seattle (for US, Canada, Asia/Oceania & UK orders) and the other to my home in Barcelona (for all EU orders).

After this date I cannot guarantee any particular item will be available without incurring additional shipping & VAT/customs fees, so please get your surveys in as soon as you can upon receipt!

If you weren't able to join us during the campaign but still wanted goodies, the Pre-Order shop is now open. Your goodies will ship at the same time as Backer rewards.

If you're a backer and want extra items: please wait until your receive your surveys--you can order extras through the survey without making a duplicate order/paying for shipping twice.

If you were not a backer but followed the project, you may have received a separate email. And if you are neither but are still interested, you can visit the shop at the link below:

https://mint-chocoturtle.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

The shop closes on September 30th, so don't delay in placing your order.

Thank you very much for your patience. Another update should be coming this week once surveys are approved & sent. 

As always, any questions, please leave a comment and I'll get back to ya. 💚
~Shelly