Quirkory
CREATOR
4 months ago
Project Update: Still On Track: first batch still in production!
Slow Progress, But Still in Motion
Hi everyone 💜
We know it’s been a while since our last post for this campaign, and we’re sorry for the silence.
As some of you may remember, we shared a first look at one of the pins a while ago (produced with a new manufacturer). That "test" went very well: the quality, plating, and communication exceeded expectations — and this gave us hope to move forward more confidently.
What followed, though, was a complex period across all our campaigns: we’ve personally been navigating one obstacle after another — while trying to keep productions moving the same, and avoid rushing anything that would compromise quality or stability.
🎯 Where we’re at now
We want to reassure you that this campaign is still 100% active and part of our production roadmap.
In fact, just like with Delidragons, we’ve already moved forward with the first small batch of pins, which is still currently in production!
As soon as we receive photos and updates from the manufacturer, we’ll share them with you right away — we’re excited to show you how it’s coming together! ✨
In fact, just like with Delidragons, we’ve already moved forward with the first small batch of pins, which is still currently in production!
As soon as we receive photos and updates from the manufacturer, we’ll share them with you right away — we’re excited to show you how it’s coming together! ✨
We’ll be able to share more concrete production progress in the next update — including visual previews — but for now, we just wanted to reach out, reconnect, and let you know:
this project hasn’t been forgotten, and it hasn’t been abandoned.
this project hasn’t been forgotten, and it hasn’t been abandoned.
🌍 Shipping News (USA, EU, ROW)
Like with our other campaigns, here’s a quick recap of the current shipping situation:
🇺🇸 USA — We’ve already signed all the necessary documents with our courier to activate the DDP (Delivered Duties Paid) shipping method — which will let us send packages again, and without unexpected customs charges for you!!
🟢 Now we’re just waiting for the final green light from the courier! 🤞 Everything should go smoothly — but we’ll keep you posted as soon as it’s officially activated.
🟢 Now we’re just waiting for the final green light from the courier! 🤞 Everything should go smoothly — but we’ll keep you posted as soon as it’s officially activated.
🇪🇺 EU & Rest of the World — Nothing has changed as of now. Shipping will happen normally as soon as the rewards are in our hands.
🧠 About September – Why We’ve Been Quiet
We also want to explain a bit about the silence this past month.
We took the entire month of September off from social media and public updates, because we were running on empty — mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Burnout had fully caught up with us, again, and the pressure of constant output while managing setbacks across the board became unsustainable.
We took the entire month of September off from social media and public updates, because we were running on empty — mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Burnout had fully caught up with us, again, and the pressure of constant output while managing setbacks across the board became unsustainable.
That said, we never stopped working behind the scenes the same: organizing logistics, pushing forward existing productions, and coordinating with couriers and fulfillment center to solve the US shipping block.
And, if we haven’t responded to your email or message yet, please know: it’s not because we don’t care.
We’re slowly making our way through all the pending messages, and we will get back to everyone as best as we can.
In the meantime -> You may already find the answers you’re looking for in this and other recent updates. 💌
We were just trying to recharge while keeping things afloat.
This is something we’re always trying to improve — but it’s part of how we function right now.
>If we ever go quiet, it’s never because we’ve disappeared — it just means we’re working quietly, or we’re recovering. But we’re still here. Always.
>If we ever go quiet, it’s never because we’ve disappeared — it just means we’re working quietly, or we’re recovering. But we’re still here. Always.
💬 Thank you for being here
We know this hasn’t been ideal — not for us, and certainly not for you.
But we’re grateful to everyone who chooses to stay with us, to wait a bit longer, and to trust the process even when it feels really slow.
❤️ To those of you who’ve stayed patient, supportive, and kind throughout all this — even quietly — we see you, we feel your warmth.
But we’re grateful to everyone who chooses to stay with us, to wait a bit longer, and to trust the process even when it feels really slow.
❤️ To those of you who’ve stayed patient, supportive, and kind throughout all this — even quietly — we see you, we feel your warmth.
If you decide to leave a comment, we kindly ask — as always — that you do so with kindness and sensitivity. 🌷
Every kind message, every encouraging comment, every moment of patience — it’s what helps us stay on our feet!
More updates are coming soon — with visuals and any progress reports we have.
With love,
Inari & Mako
The Quirkory team~
Inari & Mako
The Quirkory team~
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