Get ready for Big Into Noopy!
This campaign seeks to fund the production of 4+1 Classic Noopy 7" Plush in a blind-bag series inspired by a popular indie pop culture icon!
This campaign seeks to fund 4+1 Classic Noopy plush in a variety of fun fabrics! Additionally, this campaign will feature a blind bag system, with a special offer for backers to have the full experience or select their desired variant at the end of the campaign (via their backer survey)
Endless Love, Limited Batches:
Magical Noopy plush are produced in limited batches, as this greatly helps to keep production deadlines and fulfillment turn-around times consistent and predictable. Each batch of Noopy plush that arrive are carefully handled and inspected by myself and my assistant, ensuring that each one receives the high attention to detail that they deserve. Each Noopy is primped and given a tender embrace from me before making their way to you! If you are hoping to obtain a Noopy from this production release, please be sure to back the campaign as soon as possible.
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Surveys Going Out Friday! Art Card Teaser Update!
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!
Whether this is your first time backing, or if you have been here since the beginning, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Time and time again, I am consistently blown away by the outpouring of support and loyalty to Noopy and myself. This community is truly remarkable, and it is my deepest honor to be part of it with all of you. I am excited to share that all five Noopy styles have been unlocked.
From left to right: Zen, Wolfgang, Ace, Vic, and Link.
Ace will feature the following fabric swatch to give you an idea on what his colors will look like.
**MOCKUP ONLY. NOT FINAL
I am going to answer a couple quick questions while I am here, but I will have a more thorough detailed update coming this week--so just stay tuned on that if you have further questions. Also, definitely check the campaign bio and FAQ, as I do have some commonly asked questions answered there, too.
First big question: When / How do I choose my Noopy style?
This is done post-campaign (not right now). For right now, you will just back for the 'blind bag', and when you get your survey after the campaign ends, that is where it will prompt you to choose your styles.
When will my card be charged?
Payments are processed when the campaign ends. This campaign is set to end July 24th. The payment will take anywhere from 2-24 hours to 'process'. Please keep in mind you are only charged for your campaign items. Shipping will be collected at a later time. This will be communicated in advance, so that way you are not caught off guard when the time comes.
Will this campaign be capped?
Yes, this campaign will be capped at 500 backers. If we reach 500 backers, I will not be opening the post-campaign preorder store. If you are on the fence about getting a Noopy, please consider backing now to ensure you do not miss out.
Thank you all again for your tremendous support. I will be back in touch soon with a more detailed campaign update with information about what to expect in the coming weeks!
