Just popping in really quick to say that the files have been completed, sent to the middleman, re-sorted by them and then sent off to the manu themselves. I was told it would probably take them a few days to get through them all just because of the sheer volume.

Last update i estimated that we'd have a quick turnaround based on the number of pieces sold, however after preparing the files and looking at the enormous spread that was selected I think it's back to a november or so estimate- sorry!!  I was shocked to find out that there were few favourites and the numbers came out very evenly spread to 1-3 ordered of nearly every design. With both pins and keychains in the equation this came out to a huge number of setups and colour swaps. There's a possibility that i may do it in a batch of either getting pins or keychains first and sending what i can out upon receipt, so stay posted for that.
I still haven't hit the charge cards button and will do so once i get the quote and go ahead from the manufacturer. I'll write a quick update to warn you it's coming!