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Project Update: Shipping & Timeline Updates 🐸
Some orders are ready to ship! About 45% of orders are set to ship on schedule within the next week or so. These are orders that contain pins, stickers, keychains, and/or patches only. (Details on the plush charms below). We're so excited to get these designs to their new homes. We hope you'll share photos and tag us as you display your Frog Friends.
Friends with orders being shipped in this batch only: You received an email yesterday reminding you this is the last chance to make any updates to your shipping address. Addresses will be locked tomorrow (April 24) morning to be processed for shipping.
If your order contains a plush charm, it is now set to ship this summer. Here's why:
As we mentioned during the campaign, we continued working on refining the face mold from the original sample featured in the project. While this took slightly longer than projected, we've ended up with a face mold that we are super happy with thanks to the help of our experienced manufacturer. You can get a peek at the process above.
To let you in on the process a little more, here's where we're currently at (complete with updated timeline):
- Plush charm bulk production scheduled for May
- Bulk process takes about 45 days
- Shipping takes about 25-30 days
As a result, we expect the plush to arrive in hand by the end of July. Once they arrive, the final orders will be sent out - hopefully within the first half of August.
Current Projected Timeline (Updated 4/23/26)
April 2026 - Orders containing pins, stickers, keychains, and/or patches only packed and shipped. (Orders not containing plush charms.)
April 2026 - Plush charm sample refinement complete
May 2026 - Plush charm bulk production begins
June 2026 - Plush charms ship to us
July/August 2026 - Plush charms arrive; Packing and shipping completed
September 30, 2026 - Project fully closed and rewards are no longer provided
We appreciate your patience as we work hard to create the best possible fluffy frog friend for you to take home! We really can't wait to get these to you.
Theatre Nerd: Act Two 🎭
Encore! 🎭 Theatre Nerd: Act Two will continue our collection of broadway inspired enamel pins for the theatre lover inside all of us! It launches June 7th.
🎟️ Pre-Launch Followers receive a free bookmark.
🎭 Returning Backers receive a free sticker.
🎟️ Early Bird Backers receive a free sticker.
🎭 Free sticker for backers of both our project and cross-collab partner Parade Party.
🎟️ Free pin for Pin Kids Collective backers.
Sign up for launch notifications HERE and don't miss out on the freebies!
Discounts 🛍️
The first is for our webshop specifically for our fellow Ozians. Use code is OZNERD for 10% off all Oz related items until 11:59pm ET on April 30!
🧹 SHOP THE DISCOUNT HERE! 🫧
The other discount is for our Palmstreet live shop. You can shop in ANYTIME you want, and join us live once a month where we drop new items and play games. Shipping is flat rate no matter how many items you buy. The coupon code is THTRNRD and it gives you $3 off in the shop until 11:59pm ET on April 30!
🌴 SHOP THE DISCOUNT HERE! 🌴
We want to thank you again for bringing this collection to life! We couldn't do it without you. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected]. We’ll check back soon.
We'll pop back in once the first batch of orders ships. In the meantime, shoot us an email at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Dylan & Rossin
Project Update: Surveys are out!
Hi friends!
Surveys have officially been sent out! Please make sure to fill your surveys out entirely and complete payment for shipping and any add-ons. Surveys are set to close on December 16th. You’ll still be able to complete the surveys after that, but inventory will be based on surveys completed by the deadline, so lock in your orders now!
Current Projected Timeline (Updated 11/26/25)
November 4, 2025 - Project begins
November 18, 2025 - Project ends; Backers are charged for pledge levels
November 18, 2025 - Pre-order store opens
November 26, 2025 (Previously 12/2) - Surveys open
December 16, 2025 - Surveys close; Backers are charged for shipping
January 2, 2026 - Items ordered
January-March 2026 - Manufacturing
April/May 2026 - Order packing & shipping begins
August 31, 2026 - Project fully closed and rewards are no longer provided
Backers will be notified of any major changes to the timeline.
While you wait for your frog friends to arrive, here's where you can find us...
Candy Cane Corner 🎁
We currently have ready-to-ship bundles available for the gift-giving season available as part of BackerKit's Holiday Market. There are special bundles of enamel pins, stickers, plush, and more from 20% to 70% off! These products are all in-hand and will ship out once the campaign concludes so that you can hopefully receive them in time for the holidays. Shop small this season! Shop here: Candy Cane Corner.
Queer Book Club 📚
✨ Returning backers will receive a free bookmark.
📘 Pre-Launch Followers will receive a free mini book pin.
Don't miss out on the FREE mini pin! Follow the campaign here! 📚
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving and start to the holiday season.
Project Update: We did it! 🐸
Frog Friends has been fully been funded! 🐸
Interested in a survey-exclusive plush color variant? Fill out the attached poll!
As a thank you for being an early supporter of Frog Friends, we'd like to offer an exclusive plush color that would be available in the add-ons section in addition to your pledge. The only way to get this color would be to add it to your order during the time the survey is open (December 2- December 16). This poll will be open for one week only (through November 26). Please make sure to cast your vote and comment your color suggestions so that we can prep the survey based on the responses!
November 18, 2025 - Project ends; Backers are charged for pledge levels
November 19, 2025 - Pre-order Store opens!
December 2, 2025 - Surveys open
December 16, 2025 - Surveys close; Backers are charged for shipping
January 2, 2026 - Items ordered
January-March 2026 - Manufacturing
April/May 2026 - Order packing & shipping begins
August 31, 2026 - Project fully closed and rewards are no longer provided
Backers will be notified of any major changes to the timeline.
Candy Cane Corner 🎁
While you wait for your frog friends to arrive, we currently have ready-to-ship bundles available for the gift-giving season available as part of BackerKit's Holiday Market. Shop here: Candy Cane Corner.
As a thank you for being an early supporter of Frog Friends, we'd like to offer an exclusive plush color that would be available in the add-ons section in addition to your pledge. The only way to get this color would be to add it to your order during the time the survey is open (December 2- December 16). This poll will be open for one week only (through November 26) so that we can prep the survey based on the responses.
Project Update: EVERYTHING + Freebies Unlocked! ✨
Frog Friends is fully funded! All plushies and enamel pins have been unlocked. You'll now be able to choose from any of the colors in your post-campaign survey.
Don't forget, as early supporters of Frog Friends, you can save with BackerKit exclusive discounts on three plush charms and pin bundles! We're just over halfway through the campaign with about six days left so make sure you don't miss out.
We've also unlocked free phone wallpapers for ALL backers! The next freebie to unlock is a premium bookmark printed on shimmer stock.
There are still additional freebies to unlock, but let us know in the attached poll if you want to see us add any mid-tier stretch goals.
Cheers,
Dylan & Rossin
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