I am happy to report that we have our first sample of Ace--with a small *oopsies*!
If I am correct, they used Noopy2 size nose for the sample as the smaller size is not available in the color we need (it will be when we purchase the bulk order).
So, here is your first look at Ace!! With his RUDOLF nose!
Bozo the clown boy!
Don't panic. This is NOT the final nose size. I did my best to photoshop the nose in a more 'realistic' size. But I'm sure I'll get one more picture of Ace for approving once the right size nose comes in.
*Photoshopped Nose!
Misc Updates!
Blind Bag Prototyping!
I finished with the first packaging prototype and am shifting over to finding a manufacturer who can produce the bags with the artwork printed. I've also made some fun adjustments to the backside art that I will wait to share with you guys until it arrives... For right now though, enjoy the first prototype!
I have about 50 of these bags that are available and I don't want them to go to waste. If you'd be interested in having your order packed with one of these prototype bags, please comment below and I'll see if I can add a note to your pledge about using this form of packaging! It isn't a guarentee however, just something that may help me to use up the materials!
Most backers have finished their surveys (yay)! and I am able to get the necessary quantities finalized and prepared for production!
I will be out of town this weekend, so I am delaying the locking of orders for the duration of the week/weekend!
I will be initiating survey locking sometime between Sunday and Monday! Backers will be notified they have 48 hours to make any final selections or add any last items to their pledge before everything is locked. Once surveys are locked, I will be processing payments. Please anticipate your payment methods being charged for any additional items you added post-campaign around/after August 17-19th!
We are almost ready to rock and roll with production initiation! Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this amazing community.
Hello Noop Troop! At the time of this campaign update, we have roughly $3k in failed pledges still processing and over 40 failed payments. This is rather high for this campaign, but I am hopeful our 40 failed pledges will stick with us!
Here's the current update for you guys:
1. Surveys are going out Friday en masse! Smoke Test surveys already issued
Some of you (around 35 or so) should have received the email to fill out your survey. Most of you have filled it out to completion which is great! There was an issue with the graphics not loading on some of the questions, but I believe it has been resolved! I will be firing off the 'send all surveys' tomorrow morning first thing! Please keep your eyes out for that email and please fill your survey out in a timely manner-- to COMPLETION! This means inputting your address and payment details so I can process any add-ons and shipping fees when the time comes. If you plan on moving, do not worry. You can update and change your address at any time up until I prepare to lock down addresses, which will not be until November/December ish at this time.
2.) Freebie Art Card teaser!
I am working behind the scenes with our assistant artist, Aerohail, to get the art card ready. She has put together a rough color draft and has given me permission to share it with you guys! Please take note this is just a draft, and the artwork is not finished yet! This is the art card that is FREE with all backers who pledged for at least 1 Noopy plush! At this time, these cards are NOT available for purchase during this campaign. My plan for these cards is to introduce them in a series, giving small tid-bits to his lore and how he came to Earth. For those who do not know, my hopeful plan in the future is to introduce comic illustrations of Noopy and Nu and hopefully someday pitch an animated series. I have the first 8 episodes already written out, with the first 2 finished. Unfortunately, this goal is very time and creativity-intensive, and I am forced to work on it in short bursts and during my 'down season'. But, I do hope that these cards will interest you guys further in learning about Noopy. The support in these campaigns will greatly help me to continue this objective.. I hope these little trinkets can help show my gratitude.
For the add-on Art Card done by me, Backers now have the choice of having their art card signed by me.
I've had a lot of interest in having the freebie art card signed by Aerohail, and I am brainstorming a way for this to be possible. The issue is that Aerohail is in the UK, and unfortunately the shipping expenses to have the cards shipped to her and then back to me would be extremely costly, more than I can safely budget for this campaign. Trust though that I will do whatever I can to try to have this be a possibility in the future.
*THIS JUST IN! Trinket Keychain sample arrived!*
As I was typing this update out, my package containing the trinket keychain samples arrived! Here is a first look at the charm! As a reminder: These are bulky and large. It's encouraged to hang it on a trinket shelf, or grid cube wall or anywhere that you can 'loop' the keychain onto. You can of course choose to put this on your backpack for conventions, but just bare in mind the size.
Eample of it in use!
For now.. That is all I have for updates! I will be back in touch to update folks on when surveys lock and all that fun stuff <3
Oh! One last thing. I have also added the magical Noopy logo charm accessory add-on for backers who would like to contribute more towards the campaign. Instead of utilizing a tip jar, just grab a charm! <3 They're petite and go perfectly onto Noopy's ballchain/head loop!
Thank you all again for your support! This update is very important, so please be sure to read it or reference it if you have any questions! I will use simple bullet points to hopefully prevent confusion and keep things straight forward!
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Before you continue further, please make sure you have created your backerkit account and tie your email address to it (the one you used to pledge to this campaign). You NEED a valid and active email in order to get updates and notifications. This is the second most important stage of the campaign and is the only way you can be issued your survey when the time comes..
First Things First: Payment methods
Backerkit processes payments within 12-24 hours after the campaign ends.
If your payment method fails, you will be notified via email.
Failed payment methods have a grace period of 2 weeks from Backerkit's end, and I will be permitting an additional post-campaign grace period through August 17th ish.
Unresolved payment methods will be dropped from the campaign entirely by August 31st.
Second: Surveys! (aka your order form)
To help folks who are new better visualize what this is, consider your survey your official order form.
I will be issuing backer surveys sometime within the next 2 weeks. I will update here when I prepare to send them out. You will be notified via email. Please be sure to check your junk mail folder periodically to ensure you are receiving updates.
This is the most important part of your pledge. You absolutely must fill this survey out, to completion. Without this being submitted in its entirety, I cannot properly account your order.
It is during the survey process that you get to pick out your styles for Noopy.
Yes, you may choose to have 1 or all of them be entirely blind, too! You are guaranteed NO Duplicates unless you want them/request them.
Third: Post-Campaign Store (for Non-backers)
If you backed this campaign, DO NOT ORDER ON THE PREORDER STORE! You can disregard this section as it does not pertain to you. ❤
- Doing so will create a duplicate order and can cause confusion or risk of being charged twice. This store is for folks who missed out on the main campaign and serves as a second chance to grab a Noopy from this campaign! I will be opening the preorder store soon. If you are here and are wanting to grab a blind bag or two, just sit tight.
The pre order store will close around August 18th, or when we hit 500 backers.
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I am waiting for Backerkit to approve this campaign to issue surveys. I should hopefully have another campaign update reflecting that in about a week or so!
Thank you again for your tremendous support and I am super excited to get these guys into production!!
Please also cross reference this update for more information and commonly asked questions/answers: Campaign Update #4
IMPORTANT: Upcoming Campaign Details and Clarification on Variant Selection.
Ahoy Troop!
This update will go over a variety of topics. I will do my best to keep it sectioned for you to easily reference if needed.
Clarification On "Choose Your Noopy" Style:
I did my best to cover all my bases on this previously, but forgot to take into consideration the likelihood of backers adding more plush afterthe campaign ends. After finding a workaround, I have decided to permit campaign backers to be able to choose their plush if they decide to add more after the campaign ends. To clarify: This only applies to backers of the campaign. If you are not a backer by the time this campaign ends, this offer is null. Non-Backers who preorder via the backerkit store we may launch (if we do not reach 500 backers) do not get to pick their style of Noopy. It will be entirely blind.
"When are Surveys going to be issued?"
I am hopefully going to have them issued within 7-12 days of the campaign ending. This is dependent on Backerkit approving the surveys, and to allow enough time for all of the data to import. I will update backers to let you know when you should anticipate getting them!
"Will Ace's Sample Be Viewable Before the Campaign Ends?"
Unfortunately, no. I am hopeful to have pictures of him sometime in the next 2-3 weeks. It really depends on the workload of the designer and the material availability.
"When will Surveys close? (What does that mean?)"
Once I fire off surveys to backers (I will update when I do this), backers have 2 weeks to fill out and 'add on' any extra items they may want. "Closing" a survey just means I will close off the ability to add additional items to your pledge. You'll still be able to fill your survey out, pick your styles from the main campaign, etc as normal.. You just will not be able to add additional items from the campaign (such as another plush).
"When will I be charged for post-campaign add ons?"
For backers and pre-order customers who add extra items post-campaign, I will begin processing those payments sometime in the middle of August. Again, I will communicate and give backers a heads up before this happens.
Failed Payments & Deadlines:
For those who are currently pledged to the campaign, payments for your primary (main) campaign items will be processed within 12 hours of the campaign ending. If your payment method fails, do not worry. Backerkit will automatically try to process your payment periodically for 2 weeks post-campaign, and attempt to notify you via email if they are unsuccessful. Unresolved payment methods will be dropped from the campaign on August 14th.
Shipping Fees:
Shipping fees will be charged separately closer to when we begin to process orders for fulfillment. Right now, this tentative timeline is around December, but realistically might be January. I will update closer to that time frame to let backers know about the upcoming fees and provide a shipping chart.
Timeline of campaign:
Campaign Is Live→ Pick your pledge tier and any add ons! (Now thru July 24th)
Campaign Ends→ Prepare to receive your "backer survey" → Surveys are Issued (July 31st*)
Survey is filled out → Add on any remaining items you may have missed (within the deadline*) → Surveys close (August 15th*)
Post-Campaign add ons (& pre order customers) payments are processed → Preorder store closes (August 17th*)
Production Commences → We wait patiently.. → Steven updates us on them being finished (October-Ish*)
Steven sends me a handful of finished plush to look over and confirm match our production sample
Plush Dispatch To me → I process payment methods for shipping fees (Late December/Early January*).
*Estimate Only. Does not include production delays or remakes if needed.
"How Do I pick My Noopy Styles?" When your survey is issued (read the above for estimates on that), you will follow the steps to fill out your survey which includes 'selecting' your styles for eligible items, such as the blind bag plush. If you have multiple plush, the question will be repeated for #1, #2, #3, etcetc. You are also welcome to choose blind if you want to have the authentic blind bag experience. Note that all five styles are available, they're just cut off on these screenshots.
This same format will also apply for those who picked the single charm styles.
The remaining Fun Stuff Is Viewable For Backers Only! Be sure to view the full campaign update to view it!
Thank you all again for the support! I am excited to share the announcement for the next Freebie item. Aerohail and I will be working behind the scenes to create the first edition Magical Noopy holographic art card that is exclusive through this campaign. All backers that have at least 1 plush in their order will receive 1 card free! This offer expires July 24th when the campaign ends.
On the road to 30k!! Working on the next freebie item!
Hello Noop Troop!
At the time of making this update, we are just about $450 away from hitting the 30k funding mark!
I can't thank you all enough for being here with me. This campaign has been so much more successful than I could have hoped, and I'm working behind the scenes to get the next item announced.
While it will not be another plush, it will be limited to the campaign!
My assistant character artist, Aerohail and I are working now on getting a teaser prepared for you all in the meantime!
We have just recently passed 350 backers, and I want to remind folks about the cap on the campaign. While I know it seems silly to do this, it's a careful strategy for me to ensure I can keep productions predictable, timelines consistent, and to also prevent overloading myself or risk burnout. But just know that even if you miss out on any of our campaigns or releases (I understand life happens!) that there is always going to be more in the future.
I will be back in touch as soon as possible with the next update! Also, please take a moment to cast your vote on the latest poll!
This update will go over a variety of topics. I will do my best to keep it sectioned for you to easily reference if needed.
Clarification On "Choose Your Noopy" Style:
I did my best to cover all my bases on this previously, but forgot to take into consideration the likelihood of backers adding more plush afterthe campaign ends. After finding a workaround, I have decided to permit campaign backers to be able to choose their plush if they decide to add more after the campaign ends. To clarify: This only applies to backers of the campaign. If you are not a backer by the time this campaign ends, this offer is null. Non-Backers who preorder via the backerkit store we may launch (if we do not reach 500 backers) do not get to pick their style of Noopy. It will be entirely blind.
"When are Surveys going to be issued?"
I am hopefully going to have them issued within 7-12 days of the campaign ending. This is dependent on Backerkit approving the surveys, and to allow enough time for all of the data to import. I will update backers to let you know when you should anticipate getting them!
"Will Ace's Sample Be Viewable Before the Campaign Ends?"
Unfortunately, no. I am hopeful to have pictures of him sometime in the next 2-3 weeks. It really depends on the workload of the designer and the material availability.
"When will Surveys close? (What does that mean?)"
Once I fire off surveys to backers (I will update when I do this), backers have 2 weeks to fill out and 'add on' any extra items they may want. "Closing" a survey just means I will close off the ability to add additional items to your pledge. You'll still be able to fill your survey out, pick your styles from the main campaign, etc as normal.. You just will not be able to add additional items from the campaign (such as another plush).
"When will I be charged for post-campaign add ons?"
For backers and pre-order customers who add extra items post-campaign, I will begin processing those payments sometime in the middle of August. Again, I will communicate and give backers a heads up before this happens.
Failed Payments & Deadlines:
For those who are currently pledged to the campaign, payments for your primary (main) campaign items will be processed within 12 hours of the campaign ending. If your payment method fails, do not worry. Backerkit will automatically try to process your payment periodically for 2 weeks post-campaign, and attempt to notify you via email if they are unsuccessful. Unresolved payment methods will be dropped from the campaign on August 14th.
Shipping Fees:
Shipping fees will be charged separately closer to when we begin to process orders for fulfillment. Right now, this tentative timeline is around December, but realistically might be January. I will update closer to that time frame to let backers know about the upcoming fees and provide a shipping chart.
Timeline of campaign:
Campaign Is Live→ Pick your pledge tier and any add ons! (Now thru July 24th)
Campaign Ends→ Prepare to receive your "backer survey" → Surveys are Issued (July 31st*)
Survey is filled out → Add on any remaining items you may have missed (within the deadline*) → Surveys close (August 15th*)
Post-Campaign add ons (& pre order customers) payments are processed → Preorder store closes (August 17th*)
Production Commences → We wait patiently.. → Steven updates us on them being finished (October-Ish*)
Steven sends me a handful of finished plush to look over and confirm match our production sample
Plush Dispatch To me → I process payment methods for shipping fees (Late December/Early January*).
*Estimate Only. Does not include production delays or remakes if needed.
"How Do I pick My Noopy Styles?" When your survey is issued (read the above for estimates on that), you will follow the steps to fill out your survey which includes 'selecting' your styles for eligible items, such as the blind bag plush. If you have multiple plush, the question will be repeated for #1, #2, #3, etcetc. You are also welcome to choose blind if you want to have the authentic blind bag experience. Note that all five styles are available, they're just cut off on these screenshots.
This same format will also apply for those who picked the single charm styles.
The remaining Fun Stuff Is Viewable For Backers Only! Be sure to view the full campaign update to view it!
I am happy to report that we have our first sample of Ace--with a small *oopsies*!
If I am correct, they used Noopy2 size nose for the sample as the smaller size is not available in the color we need (it will be when we purchase the bulk order).
So, here is your first look at Ace!! With his RUDOLF nose!
Bozo the clown boy!
Don't panic. This is NOT the final nose size. I did my best to photoshop the nose in a more 'realistic' size. But I'm sure I'll get one more picture of Ace for approving once the right size nose comes in.
*Photoshopped Nose!
Misc Updates!
Blind Bag Prototyping!
I finished with the first packaging prototype and am shifting over to finding a manufacturer who can produce the bags with the artwork printed. I've also made some fun adjustments to the backside art that I will wait to share with you guys until it arrives... For right now though, enjoy the first prototype!
I have about 50 of these bags that are available and I don't want them to go to waste. If you'd be interested in having your order packed with one of these prototype bags, please comment below and I'll see if I can add a note to your pledge about using this form of packaging! It isn't a guarentee however, just something that may help me to use up the materials!
Most backers have finished their surveys (yay)! and I am able to get the necessary quantities finalized and prepared for production!
I will be out of town this weekend, so I am delaying the locking of orders for the duration of the week/weekend!
I will be initiating survey locking sometime between Sunday and Monday! Backers will be notified they have 48 hours to make any final selections or add any last items to their pledge before everything is locked. Once surveys are locked, I will be processing payments. Please anticipate your payment methods being charged for any additional items you added post-campaign around/after August 17-19th!
We are almost ready to rock and roll with production initiation! Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this amazing community.
Hello Noop Troop! At the time of this campaign update, we have roughly $3k in failed pledges still processing and over 40 failed payments. This is rather high for this campaign, but I am hopeful our 40 failed pledges will stick with us!
Here's the current update for you guys:
1. Surveys are going out Friday en masse! Smoke Test surveys already issued
Some of you (around 35 or so) should have received the email to fill out your survey. Most of you have filled it out to completion which is great! There was an issue with the graphics not loading on some of the questions, but I believe it has been resolved! I will be firing off the 'send all surveys' tomorrow morning first thing! Please keep your eyes out for that email and please fill your survey out in a timely manner-- to COMPLETION! This means inputting your address and payment details so I can process any add-ons and shipping fees when the time comes. If you plan on moving, do not worry. You can update and change your address at any time up until I prepare to lock down addresses, which will not be until November/December ish at this time.
2.) Freebie Art Card teaser!
I am working behind the scenes with our assistant artist, Aerohail, to get the art card ready. She has put together a rough color draft and has given me permission to share it with you guys! Please take note this is just a draft, and the artwork is not finished yet! This is the art card that is FREE with all backers who pledged for at least 1 Noopy plush! At this time, these cards are NOT available for purchase during this campaign. My plan for these cards is to introduce them in a series, giving small tid-bits to his lore and how he came to Earth. For those who do not know, my hopeful plan in the future is to introduce comic illustrations of Noopy and Nu and hopefully someday pitch an animated series. I have the first 8 episodes already written out, with the first 2 finished. Unfortunately, this goal is very time and creativity-intensive, and I am forced to work on it in short bursts and during my 'down season'. But, I do hope that these cards will interest you guys further in learning about Noopy. The support in these campaigns will greatly help me to continue this objective.. I hope these little trinkets can help show my gratitude.
For the add-on Art Card done by me, Backers now have the choice of having their art card signed by me.
I've had a lot of interest in having the freebie art card signed by Aerohail, and I am brainstorming a way for this to be possible. The issue is that Aerohail is in the UK, and unfortunately the shipping expenses to have the cards shipped to her and then back to me would be extremely costly, more than I can safely budget for this campaign. Trust though that I will do whatever I can to try to have this be a possibility in the future.
*THIS JUST IN! Trinket Keychain sample arrived!*
As I was typing this update out, my package containing the trinket keychain samples arrived! Here is a first look at the charm! As a reminder: These are bulky and large. It's encouraged to hang it on a trinket shelf, or grid cube wall or anywhere that you can 'loop' the keychain onto. You can of course choose to put this on your backpack for conventions, but just bare in mind the size.
Eample of it in use!
For now.. That is all I have for updates! I will be back in touch to update folks on when surveys lock and all that fun stuff <3
Oh! One last thing. I have also added the magical Noopy logo charm accessory add-on for backers who would like to contribute more towards the campaign. Instead of utilizing a tip jar, just grab a charm! <3 They're petite and go perfectly onto Noopy's ballchain/head loop!
Thank you all again for your support! This update is very important, so please be sure to read it or reference it if you have any questions! I will use simple bullet points to hopefully prevent confusion and keep things straight forward!
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Before you continue further, please make sure you have created your backerkit account and tie your email address to it (the one you used to pledge to this campaign). You NEED a valid and active email in order to get updates and notifications. This is the second most important stage of the campaign and is the only way you can be issued your survey when the time comes..
First Things First: Payment methods
Backerkit processes payments within 12-24 hours after the campaign ends.
If your payment method fails, you will be notified via email.
Failed payment methods have a grace period of 2 weeks from Backerkit's end, and I will be permitting an additional post-campaign grace period through August 17th ish.
Unresolved payment methods will be dropped from the campaign entirely by August 31st.
Second: Surveys! (aka your order form)
To help folks who are new better visualize what this is, consider your survey your official order form.
I will be issuing backer surveys sometime within the next 2 weeks. I will update here when I prepare to send them out. You will be notified via email. Please be sure to check your junk mail folder periodically to ensure you are receiving updates.
This is the most important part of your pledge. You absolutely must fill this survey out, to completion. Without this being submitted in its entirety, I cannot properly account your order.
It is during the survey process that you get to pick out your styles for Noopy.
Yes, you may choose to have 1 or all of them be entirely blind, too! You are guaranteed NO Duplicates unless you want them/request them.
Third: Post-Campaign Store (for Non-backers)
If you backed this campaign, DO NOT ORDER ON THE PREORDER STORE! You can disregard this section as it does not pertain to you. ❤
- Doing so will create a duplicate order and can cause confusion or risk of being charged twice. This store is for folks who missed out on the main campaign and serves as a second chance to grab a Noopy from this campaign! I will be opening the preorder store soon. If you are here and are wanting to grab a blind bag or two, just sit tight.
The pre order store will close around August 18th, or when we hit 500 backers.
---------------
I am waiting for Backerkit to approve this campaign to issue surveys. I should hopefully have another campaign update reflecting that in about a week or so!
Thank you again for your tremendous support and I am super excited to get these guys into production!!
Please also cross reference this update for more information and commonly asked questions/answers: Campaign Update #4
My financial situation has changed a bit and I was wondering if there was any way I could cancel my pledge if possible please? So sorry for the trouble.
