This is Camp Cryptid - a fun and welcoming space for everyone, cryptids and believers alike! Go on a hike through the beautiful wilderness, paddle along on the lake, roast some marshmallows at the campfire, tell stories at the cabins, or try a new skill at the activities range!

This is a little bit of a departure for my typical pin sets, but I hope you all enjoy! Returning backers will know already that I have an affinity for cryptids and folklore. What folks don't know about me yet is that I used to be a summer camp counsellor! I worked every summer for years! The last summer I worked was a long time ago - around 2013-2014 - but I'm still fond of my time!

I have the pleasure of working with Violet Magician for this collab event! Back both of our projects to receive a freebie from both of us! Their campaign is all about cute cryptids and storefronts! Collect more cryptids!

Like what you see with my pins? Here are some other campaigns to explore that have similar themes and are awesome to boot!

Shipping fees will be collected and charged AFTER the campaign is over and is not included with your pledge. Please keep this in mind when budgeting and filling out your surveys!

SHIPPING ESTIMATES
These prices are estimates and are subject to change. All packages are charged shipping based on the final package weight. Ordering add-ons may incur additional shipping fees. Prices are listed in USD.

USA (Domestic)

Some eagle eyed backers will notice the shipping amount is now much higher. Unfortunately my government has forced my hand here, and after trying to eat the higher prices on my own the past couple of campaigns I have finally decided that it is time to raise my shipping prices. I am very sorry for the inconvenience, and I wish it didn’t have to be this way.

***I am not responsible for any additional tax or import fees incurred upon receipt of your parcel.***

UK and EU Backers
I'm very sorry but at this time I am no longer able to fulfil orders to the UK and EU due to changing laws that I as a small business simply cannot keep up with. If you have access to an alternative address, you are more than welcome to pledge to the appropriate pledge tier. Thank you so much for understanding.

Some will notice this is a much longer planned turnaround than usual. This is unfortunately reflective of how long pin manufacturing now takes, accounting for long sample/mold phases, potential pin remakes, maintaining ethical work conditions for the factories the pins are manufactured at, and other events that could delay the process for any reason. This timeline is an estimate and delays may occur at any stage. I will keep backers informed about any delays and issues. Thank you for understanding!

My name is Lachlan but you may call me Marachi if you want! My pronouns are they/them and I am a long time convention artist, webcomic artist, and professional nerd. I love painting with vibrant colours and a fun style, and enjoy making fun and unique nerdy gifts and pieces. I started making enamel pins in 2020 and ran four successfully funded enamel pin crowdfunding campaigns: Wild Card, Elemental Tea Time 1 & 2, and Pop Culture Swords. I was a participant in BackerKit's Pintopia 2 in early 2024 and will be making many many more pins in the future! I also have a long-running comic called Year of the Marachi that's available on Webtoon!

Follow Marachi online on Instagram, Tumblr, Etsy, my website, BlueSky, and Patreon! I'm probably other places too but I don't post as often there. :)

I have run three successful Kickstarter campaigns, two of which were enamel pin campaigns, and five successful BackerKit pin campaigns. My first pin campaign, Wild Card, was able to fund 9 pins in total. My second campaign, Elemental Tea Time, was funded in under 15 minutes, raised over 60k from over 500 backers, and funded 51 pin designs. For Pintopia 2, I was able to fund an additional 6 tea pin sets, a premium stained glass pin, and the first round of sword pins which have been very popular at conventions. Last Fall, I funded my first fan art pin collection with Pop Culture Swords, funding 9 designs total. I have also since designed a handful of pins, including a pin for a collaborative campaign called Heaven and Hell 2 led by artists Jaizure and Pokettoni. Last year I held my most successful BackerKit pin campaign, Animal Talismans, which raised over 25k between the campaign and pre-orders, as well as Forged in Flame which raised around 16k and Autumn Aesthetics which raised around 10k! I hope to continue making pins for a long time!

Refunds and Exchanges
Refunds must be requested within 30 days of the campaign's ending. I will not accept refunds after December 5th - no exceptions. If your rewards are damaged in transit, please message me directly with photos of the damage and we will work out a solution together.

Surveys
Surveys will be sent out after the campaign and are mandatory to fill out in order to receive your rewards. You will be charged shipping at this time as well. You have until December 31st to fill out your surveys. Not completing this step will result in you not receiving your rewards.

Surveys will lock every Friday until December 31st. Cards will also be charged as surveys lock. This is to ensure accurate counts, especially with this project being bigger and more complicated. Shipping will not lock until fulfilment for all tiers is ready.

Forfeiture of Rewards
If you do not complete your survey before December 31st, including fixing any errored payment methods, you forfeit your pledge and rewards and will not receive them. Please make sure to take care of everything before December 31st or message me before that cut off if you wish to receive your rewards.

Import Fees
I am not responsible for any additional import fees or taxes that may be incurred during the shipping process for international (outside of the US) orders.

Grading
All pins are graded by hand for quality assurance. Please keep in mind that pins are handmade items and as such are prone to inconsistencies. This can include minor cosmetic imperfections.

A Grade/Standard grade imperfections include but are not limited to:

More major imperfections will be graded as Grade B or C depending on the severity. When you receive your pin, please know that you are receiving the highest quality pin possible even if there are minor imperfections present. 

Final Product Expectations
The images used in this campaign are artist mock ups and not the final product. I am working very closely with my manufacturer to ensure the final product is as close to the mock up as possible but changes to the designs are inevitable in order to guarantee the highest quality. While I have done my best to minimize such changes, please expect a slight variation between the mock up and the final product. I will share production pictures as I receive them. 

Every campaign is prone to risks and challenges. Here are some common reasons for fulfilment and manufacturing delays:

If the pins I receive have a consistent minor imperfection, pins with that imperfection will be considered Standard/A Grade. If the pins have a more major imperfection, I will have them remade which will take more time. I have yet to need to do this, but in the event that I do I will communicate this via updates, as well as any other cause of delays. 

I am also just one person, and one who travels often for work and has chronic health problems. Please be understanding if I am a bit slower than you would like me to be, and of course if any major problems arise I will always communicate with you via updates if/when they arise. 

All that being said, here is a list of things I am doing or already have done to ensure there are as few problems as possible!

I am doing my best to keep this campaign simple and organized, and hope that means that I will be able to get you all your pins quickly! 

And as I've said, I will communicate any problems via updates. 

Thank you for your understanding and trust! We got this!!!