π² Grab Your Dice & Roll for Adventure! π²
In this campaign you'll be travelling along on your given quest, meeting new Plushpanions and gathering rare loot like armor, potions and more, along the way!
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I'm here with Digby's first ever update, and it's a great one! Although Digby is a complex design, which is the main reason for his unexpected delays, he is easily worth the wait.
π² Digby Dragon's current look:
Dark wood themed circular hanging sign illustration, showcasing a photo of Digby Dragon's current design (his description below). Subtitle: "Digby Dragon"
I am over the moon with how he has turned out thus far! He has the cutest face, but I think his little yellow tummy is my favorite feature - simply because it makes me smile. π Runner up is his ear frills, vaguely inspired by The Creature from the Black Lagoon. The embroidery will be changing to the same plush fur as the yellow tummy and wings, but I love the feature all the same.
Set of images for Digby, showing his undressed green fuzzy - front, back, and right side. Second row shows his Oak Armor costume, potions, shield, sword, and backpack accessories.
Subtitle on dark wood illustrated plank: "Prototype Edits"
I am so pleased with how he has turned out so far but, speaking of changes, here's the next batch of edits we are waiting on:
π Change the eyes to be complete embroidery, rather than the current fabric pupil. - To note: Color may not be as exact, but it will pop nicely! π Change Digby's inner ear shapes from embroidery to fluffy yellow fabric, like the tummy. This should be on the front and back, not just the front. π Change feet to three toes design, not hoof design. π Change armor fabric to fabric with embroidery for the wood grain, rather than printed fabric with only the "nails" embroidered. - To note: The fabric colors may not be close to this color, but will feel higher quality. They may also turn out to appear "warmer", which would be a bonus! π Same note to the sword and shield. π Backpack should be more fabric and embroidery - less print overall. The small pocket should at least be embroidered, if not openable. π Add Velcro to the back of the shirts, and the trousers (at the top of the tail hole) for ease of taking the clothes on/off. π Wing embroidery should be the same green as on the chest, rather than yellow, and have a tapered instead of flat line look. Wings should also be closer to the back spine spikes.
All of these items and notes are the last few steps it will take to get Digby to align with the original vision of his design! This will ensure that the images shown on the campaign page reflect the Plushpanion and accessories you will be receiving as accurately as possible. If all of these design notes are tackled successfully, we'll be able to have the prototype shipped in soon, to better help spread the word about the Fabled Friends campaign!
Subtitle on dark wood illustrated plank: "Campaign Date"
With that said, due to Digby's complexity, the upcoming Chinese New Year break for our manufacturing partners, and finalizing the fulfilment of the Eclipse Pals project... we will be pushing the campaign date of Plushpanions Series 3: Fabled Friends to May 5th, 2026.
I could continue to list a number of reasons why the date needs to be nudged out, but the main reason is that I promised myself, and you, that I would not start another Plushpanions campaign without the prototype in my hands. Too many dates in our previous campaigns have been estimated without understanding the complexity and care that Plushpanions require to be an outstanding plush. We strive to put out thoughtfully designed, responsibly crafted plush companions and accessories. A process that we will not cut corners on or rush!
This also gives me more time to work on stickers, pins, graphics and a myriad of other goodies to really make this campaign sing - I hope you're looking forward to this adventure when it launches May 5th, 2026!
Subtitle on dark wood illustrated plank: "Teaser Page"
With all of these wonderful prototype updates, the Teaser Page has been updated!
If you wanted to drop by and see what's new, or refresh yourself on the "chosen adventure" style BackerKit campaign we will be running, head on over here to check out the update!
π½ Share this link to the Teaser Page with your friends and family to give this campaign its best start, when we launch in May! π½
https://bit.ly/TP-FabledFriends
Subtitle on dark wood illustrated plank: "Join the Community"
Want a place to share photos of your Plushpanion out and about, or their 'fit for the day? Maybe you want to chat about current campaigns or join in on costume contests!
You can do all of the above, plus open tickets with any inquiries, receive quick updates, and have say in future Plushpanion projects! We would love to see you there!
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*This update has been sent to all Plushpanions followers. Future updates about this project will only be sent to followers of the campaign, so be sure to follow on the Teaser Page, if you want to stay informed! Otherwise you'll only receive big updates like the Middle and Ending of the Campaign.
In this campaign you'll be travelling along on your first adventure, meeting new friends and gathering rare loot along the way! This is a new type of campaign, where you'll be choosing your own adventure - don't cheat and turn back the page, now...
After our first plush character is unlocked, you'll be voting on what direction on the map to go, and that will determine the next Loot, or Adventurer, that will be unlocked! Don't worry, hints and clues will be revealed before each vote so you'll have an idea of what to expect.
πΊοΈ [Map Coming Soon!] πΊοΈ
Long Dark Wood Panel with orange, yellow, green, teal patterned font: "THE STORY"
The Three Magical Sisters, rulers of Plushpania, have tasked you with finding 2 Plushpanion Adventurers and bringing them, and any Loot you find, to Plushpania Palace at once to receive a vital quest in maintaining the respectable image of the land of Plushpania and it's citizens!
You'll find out what your quest is upon your arrival - but will you be able to get there?
To complete the story of this campaign, we will need to unlock...
At least 2 Plushpanions (Adventurers)
At least 2 pieces of Loot!
π If we complete the story, everyone will receive a surprise gift, on top of their pledge! π
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Long Dark Wood Panel with orange, yellow, green, teal patterned font: "MAIN GOAL"
The first trek of this adventurous campaign is unlocking π² Digby Dragon π²
Digby is your very first companion for your adventure - he is our main goal for this BackerKit campaign! He is a soft, green, inquisitive fellow with a yellow tummy. He's been cooped up in his little town for too long, so it shouldn't take much convincing to get him to join you!
Character Card: "Digby Dragon" | A dark wood themed graphic showcasing Digby's design. He's a soft light green, with lighter green and yellow accents at his paws, ears, wings and tummy. He has frilled ears.
Long Dark Wood Panel with orange, yellow, green, teal patterned font: "STRETCH GOALS"
Next, you'll be headed for Stretch Goals like a Plushpanion-sized Adventurer's Pack, Magnetic Potion props, an Oak Armor set, Oak Weapons, & More!
Along the way you'll find hints of what Loot you can gather, on your way to the palace. This can be from travelling carts, to treasure chests - but watch out for Mimics!
Props and Accessories Introduced in this Campaign - π Adventurer's Pack - Wearable | A Plushpanions sized backpack, complete with Adventurer's Map! π§ͺ Red & Blue Potions - Magnetic Prop | Health and mana potions are a must on a long journey! π³ Oak Armor Set - Wearable | An oak tunic, layered over a white peasant shirt and brown baggy trousers. π³ Oak Sword - Magnetic Prop | An oak sword, for a beginner adventurer. π³ Oak Shield - Magnetic Prop | An oak shield, held together by a few nails, and maybe some used gum...
Dark Wood Sign: "Adventurer's Pack" | Showcasing a prototype of the brown fabric backpack.
Dark Wood Sign: "Potions" | Showcasing prototypes of the magnetic red and blue potions.
Dark Wood Sign: "Oak Armor Set" | Showcasing a prototype of the Oak Armor Tunic, Trousers, Headband, Shield and Sword.
You won't just be finding Loot on your way, you'll be making new friends - Fabled Friends, that is!
As you walk the paths to Plushpania Palace, you'll find friends who want to join you, or might need your help! Finding these friends will add them as Stretch Goals, and once the goal is met, they'll be added to your party.
Dark Wood Sign with text: "FABLED FRIENDS" | Character images include chibi illustrations, with accompanying text, of Gnolan Gnoll, Heather Hippogriff, Wesley Werewolf, Oswin Owlbear, and Griff Gryphon.
Long Dark Wood Panel with orange, yellow, green, teal patterned font: "WHAT'S NEW?"
This is the first campaign where Plushpanions and props will be prepared separately, so you will be able to mix-and-match Plushpanions and their accessories to craft your own class(es) and character(s)!
Is Digby a fan of magic and mystics, but maybe not such a great caster? Or is he a "bard-barian"? - You decide.
Either way, an adventurer has to start somewhere, so Oak Armor and Weapons will have to do, for now! Β°β§ο½₯ｑ
βοΈ YOUR QUEST βοΈ
The Three Magical Sisters of Plushpania are asking for you to gather your equipment, find some Loot and bring at least 2 Adventurers to Plushpania Palace!
From now until Spring 2026... you'll be scouting out your route, and thinking about how you want to tackle to road ahead!
πΊοΈ You are only 1 Adventurer... so you'll need to find more along the way! πΊοΈ When the BackerKit Campaign starts, we will all be working together to progress the story of the quest of Reaching Plushpania Palace. There will be a map, on the first page of the BackerKit campaign, that will include a few routes where you hope to find Loot and meet more Adventurers ready for quests!
As we reach funding goals for Props and Plushpanions in the BackerKit campaign, you'll be "adding them to your party", to then reveal the next travel location on the map! βοΈ
Once we reach our goal of at least 2 Plushpanions unlocked, we will have optional routes on the map revealed, to get to the Citadel. You will vote on which routes to take, in the hopes of gathering more Loot and Adventurers!
When the BackerKit Campaign ends, the ending of our adventure story will be revealed based on how far along we got on the quest roadmap!
"PLUSHPANIONS - your eco-friendly plush companion!"
Plushpanions are made from 100% Global Recycled Standard fabrics and have magnets at their mouth and hands, for endless fun. The props mentioned are wearable or holdable by all Plushpanions - yes, even with horns or wings!
