We hope everyone has been doing well! We just wanted to share some production photos from our manufacturer. Please note screenprinting and UV printing have not yet been applied in these photos. We think the pins are turning out great, and we can't wait to see them in person soon!
🇺🇲 Update on US Shipping 🇺🇲
One of our postal services in Canada sent out an email a few days ago informing us that the US federal regulatory agency, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), will enforce new reporting requirements for certain affected HTS classifications starting July 8th, 2026. Temporary restrictions on shipments from Canada to the USA have already been placed (starting July 2, 2026) while the CPSC requirements are updated. One of the HTS classifications is 7117199000, which is what enamel pins are classified as.
What does this mean? Certain U.S postage options are not available for shipping enamel pins from Canada to the USA right now (we are blocked from purchasing those shipping labels). It is unclear whether all other Canadian postal services will also restrict shipments to the USA in the next week. We also do not know how long these temporary restrictions will be enforced. There is a high chance that our shipments may be rejected from entering the USA with the upcoming new regulations.
Since pin production is close to completion, we plan to ship our pins directly from our manufacturer in China to our fulfillment partner's warehouse in Everett, Washington. Our manufacturer informed us that they can ship our pins to the US. They can also handle submitting the required certifications if needed. Hopefully, shipping our pins this way will help us avoid complications with the new CPSC regulations. We will keep you updated!
To read more about the upcoming CPSC regulations situation, you can reference the articles:
Just wanted to provide an update! The acrylic keychains of the Fly Agaric mushroom have arrived, and they look great! Please note that all the keychains have a thin protective film on each side that can be removed.
🧚♀️ Message in Bottle Pin Design Changes 🧚♀️
I also wanted to update everyone that we had to make some slight changes to the design of the Message in Bottle Pin. We increased the size of the pin from 1 inch to 1.25 inches to better accommodate cut-outs and the epoxy (clear enamel). The design is mostly the same, with some adjustments to the proportions to scale up the design.
Pin production is still in progress! We're hoping to receive some production photos from our manufacturer soon!
🔮 New Project Coming Soon 🔮
We also wanted to share a quick preview of our upcoming pin collection, Weapons of Heroes Enamel Pin Collection - Series 5. This new pin collection will feature pin designs inspired by mythology and fantasy RPGs.
We will be launching as a project part of Pin Quest 2026. Follow our launch party for the latest updates! Our project will launch soon on June 16th, 2026!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on Backerkit or via email: [email protected].
🌷 Cards Charged For Shipping Fees, Taxes, and Survey Add-Ons 🌷
The 48-hour notice has passed, and cards should have been charged by March 18, 2026, for the 2nd payment (shipping fees, taxes (Canada only), survey add-ons, and any outstanding payments).
The charge may appear as either "BACKERKIT.COM FAERIE EMPORIUM..." or "MOCHIVILLE" on your card statements. To review a breakdown of your charge, please check your survey. You can find your survey with the following link: https://faerie-emporium.backerkit.com/
If there are any concerns with your payment charge, please message us on BackerKit or via email: [email protected]
🌼 Review of Payment Schedule 🌼
Just a reminder that your pledge payment has been split into two separate payments.
1st Payment (February 12, 2026): Includes only pledge level and campaign add-ons.
2nd Payment (March 16, 2026): Includes shipping fees, taxes (applicable in Canada only), survey add-ons, and any outstanding payments.
IMPORTANT: Shipping fees were not collected in the 1st payment. It was collected in the 2nd payment (March 16th, 2026). Our shipping fees are as follows:
Listed shipping rates are in CAD (Canadian Currency).
Note: We understand shipping to the USA has gotten expensive due to the tariff situation. If we find cheaper shipping alternatives to the US by the time we fulfill orders, we will refund backers the difference.
🌸 Pre-Order Store Closed 🌸
The pre-order store has now closed! We will begin reviewing order quantities and start production with our manufacturer. We are excited to start production soon!
Thank you all again for supporting our new pin collection. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us on Backerkit or via email: [email protected]
We just wanted to provide a short update. All submitted survey responses are now locked. Thank you to everyone who submitted their survey!
We have already emailed 48-hour notices that your cards will be charged soon for the second payment for shipping fees, survey add-ons, or outstanding payments. If you need to update your payment information, now is the chance! We estimate that your cards will be charged by March 18, 2026.
⏰ Reminder of Estimated Project Timeline ⏰
February 25, 2026: Backerkit surveys are sent out (please check your emails!)
February 26, 2026: Funds arrive from Backerkit
March 13, 2026: Backerkit survey responses are due!
March 16, 2026: Surveys are locked, and cards are charged
March 18, 2026: Pin production begins!
Mid - June: Pins arrive. We begin to package everyone's rewards!
Mid -July: Pins are shipped out to backers!
📅 Reminder of Payment Schedule 📅
Just a reminder that your payment will be split into two separate payments:
1st Payment (February 12, 2026): Includes only pledge level and campaign add-ons.
2nd Payment (March 16, 2026): Includes shipping fees, taxes (applicable in Canada only), survey add-ons, and any outstanding payments.
If you have questions or would like to request a change to your survey response, please message us on Backerkit or via email: [email protected]
About 90% of surveys have been submitted. Thank you to everyone who has submitted their surveys so far! If you still need assistance with finding your survey, please reach out to us on Backerkit or via email: [email protected].
We want to remind everyone that Backers have until tomorrow, March 16th, to update or change their survey responses. Cards will be charged on March 16th for shipping fees, taxes (applicable in Canada only), survey add-ons, and any outstanding payments. The charge may appear as either Backerkit - Mochiville or just Mochiville on your bank statement.
Pay Over Time Backers: Backers who opted for the Pay Over Time option will automatically receive their surveys once the 4th installment is paid or their pledge is paid in full, whichever comes first. We will order extra pins of each design to ensure we have enough pins to fulfill everyone's pledges.
🌺 Production Starting Soon 🌺
Now that the majority of surveys have been submitted, we will begin reviewing order quantities and preparing finalized artwork with our manufacturers to start production. We can't wait to see our pins come to life soon!
⏰ Reminder of Estimated Project Timeline ⏰
February 25, 2026: Backerkit surveys are sent out (please check your emails!)
February 26, 2026: Funds arrive from Backerkit
March 13, 2026: Backerkit survey responses are due!
March 16, 2026: Surveys are locked, and cards are charged
March 18, 2026: Pin production begins!
Mid - June: Pins arrive. We begin to package everyone's rewards!
Mid -July: Pins are shipped out to backers!
📅 Reminder of Payment Schedule 📅
Just a reminder that your payment will be split into two separate payments:
1st Payment (February 12, 2026): Includes only pledge level and campaign add-ons.
2nd Payment (March 16, 2026): Includes shipping fees, taxes (applicable in Canada only), survey add-ons, and any outstanding payments.
IMPORTANT: Shipping fees were not collected in the 1st payment. It will be collected in the 2nd payment (March 16th, 2026). Our shipping fees are as follows:
Listed shipping rates are in CAD (Canadian Currency).
Note: We understand shipping to the USA has gotten expensive due to the tariff situation. If we find cheaper shipping alternatives to the US by the time we fulfill orders, we will refund backers the difference.
🌻 Pre-Order Store Closing Soon 🌻
Just a reminder that the pre-order store will close on March 18th at 11:59 PM EST. Please be advised that pre-order purchases are not eligible for early-bird perks or Backerkit campaign freebies. This will be the last chance to get the new pin collection at a discounted pre-order price for those who missed out on the campaign!
Lastly, thank you all again for supporting our new pin collection. We are super excited to start production soon! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us on Backerkit or via email: [email protected]
