Photo updates are the best.
I posted a lot of thoughts in discord so just know some of this may change if I think I can have it look prettier.
Add-ons!
I want to mail the...
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Alesia Gitter
13 days ago
Surveys Are Out!
Decided I wanted to just stay up late and work on these and think they should be correct. If anything is off please let me know. If you had upcharges from the smoke test, those ...
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Alesia Gitter
15 days ago
Factories on Labor Day Holiday / Surveys / Pin Statuses
Good morning,
Just wanted to update a few things before I forget.
- Paid for the Murphy plush to start production on May 6th (when my factory for plush is back from their hol...
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Alesia Gitter
20 days ago
Sample/Final Product Updates
Simon Wizard Corgi
Simon started prior to this launching and has finished. I guess these ship May 1st. I love glitter so I can't wait to get these in hand!
Potion Sample Pi...
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Alesia Gitter
25 days ago
Gelatinous Necroloaf Pictures In Progress
https://youtube.com/shorts/vaC6fHGA0no
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C6C_E7Quhhw/
Well I can't get the video to embed for some reason so I guess you have to go to the links...
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28 days ago
Project Success! Now what?
Thank you everyone for all the support for this!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask here, discord, facebook or even on my shop's little contact us box (wh...
I posted a lot of thoughts in discord so just know some of this may change if I think I can have it look prettier.
Add-ons!
I want to mail the add-ons before I leave but I just won't have time. I know I sent one person theirs bc they were being my guinea pig for this.
Army of Simon.
This is probably the last update you will get from me for the month. Discord is the best way to contact me while I am out of state. Email is probably a close second.
I have no idea why Facebook messenger is being so wonky, same with IG. Seems like whatever encrypted nonsense they are doing changed things and broke them (on my end) so just know I am probably not intentionally ignoring you but not getting messages or they aren't showing up. I have even had a problem with this trying to talk to one of my manufacturers.
I was told the potions may finish soon but I am not going to hold my breath.
Decided I wanted to just stay up late and work on these and think they should be correct. If anything is off please let me know. If you had upcharges from the smoke test, those should all be fixed.
If you did not get a survey, also please let me know. I was manually adding the incentives and while I don't think I missed anyone, I could be wrong.
Notes:
- I am not charging shipping until later since I guess that's what I opted into? I have no idea. It was in the email today so I just removed shipping and I will deal with it later. If you are in Minnesota and want to meet up, just let me know. I know I have two I am personally delivering.
- Add-ons will not be charged at all this month since my focus is on the two back to back conventions for the moment (and grading pins if they arrive soon? we'll see).
Backing cards are in. If you had a custom, you can pick what card you would like for yours from these. I need to finish the bakery one still... so that should also be available later.
Anyways - thank you all! <3 Hopefully I will have photos soon of more samples. At this point I think I will start the pins when I get back in June. It'll still work with my estimated timeline I believe since I wanted samples of some of the customs anyways.
Just wanted to update a few things before I forget.
- Paid for the Murphy plush to start production on May 6th (when my factory for plush is back from their holiday break). Plush is the slowest to produce anyways so I wanted to make sure this started while I was away no matter what. Ideally these arrive in July/early August.
- Still waiting on sample updates for the Gelatinous Necroloaf and Fae Spirit Corgi. This manufacturer opens back up May 3rd, so I'll have more information later.
- Waiting for corrections for some pins that are merely addons (I updated the last post with pictures in the backer only content section) and for those to arrive before I place the next order.
- Potions are in production but I haven't gotten any updates (I guess I also didn't ask for any as I did samples)
- Surveys will be sent out soon. I need to make a few corrections now that it has been reviewed. I think I have to do smoke tests and then fix some of the shipping stuff, likely not in that exact order.
- Backing cards were ordered already and should arrive sometime this week. I'll probably share them on discord and FB but since it's just a backing card, doesn't matter a ton.
- I added a local pickup option for MN folks who backed (you can pick up at events or we can meet somewhere). That should save on shipping at least.
I think I will be sampling all designs from this campaign so the pins may just be slower since I'd rather things be correct. I usually do for all larger orders anyways but that may slow us down with the wizard corgis since I haven't started those yet and my manufacturer is currently on break/needing to finish the last order I had with them/send me proofs. Either way, I'll do whatever I can before I head to GA/TN.
Simon started prior to this launching and has finished. I guess these ship May 1st. I love glitter so I can't wait to get these in hand!
Potion Sample Pictures!
I think I am pretty happy with these. Colors are rarely perfect and these work well enough with whatever I picked I am okay with it.
I think I am getting close to having the backerkit surveys done. It's a lot more confusing than Kickstarter so hopefully when it hits the review stage, they can help me with anything I may have messed up on.
Still waiting on final samples of the Fae Spirit Corgi & Gelatinous Necroloaf (I paid extra to get the screenprint done at the same time). Hopefully there will be an update for that soon? This is the slower of my manufacturers but I trust them to do a really good job on these so bear with me. <3
Backing Cards Backing cards are ordered (minus the bakery one) so those will come in at some point.
Momocon & Nashville Comic Con
Small reminder that mid May/early June I will be .. probably not update at all for a few weeks. I am super active in discord all the time and FB mobile is garbage unless you download the battery draining app of theirs. I will do my best to update as long as the programs work with me lol.
If you're attending either, please stop by (and don't judge my terrible booth). :D I am learning real fast that all this in person stuff is mad expensive to make a pretty booth and I am way more interested in getting my panic puffs and trauma sharks started this summer.
Anyways fingers crossed I can get these surveys done this weekend!
Well I can't get the video to embed for some reason so I guess you have to go to the links. I posted in my FB group and on discord too for those in there instead. They said they skipped a step by accident so the metal under the transparent isn't as polished but final versions will be nicer. Even without the screenprint, it's looking so good!
They are still working on the gradient pin atm, so I do not have anymore pictures for now. Sorry!
I am exhausted after my first 3 day event this weekend. Thank you everyone who came to see me! Know I am super appreciative and normally I would write more but I am beat lol.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask here, discord, facebook or even on my shop's little contact us box (which is.. the slowest way to get ahold of me lol).
So I should probably do a quick rundown on things since not everyone knows how chaotic April has been but this weekend is Geek Craft Expo in Minneapolis (my first 3 day event omg). If you're local, feel free to come scream at me. :D I'm sure I will just be trying to fake it til I make it. This also means between whatever my family wants to do and this I'm probably gonna tap out early lol. If I get anything related to this done this weekend, I will consider myself a champion!
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Since I have no idea how backerkit pledge manager works, I expect this to take about a week or two before I get surveys out. Maybe Monday I'll wake up and karate chop this into perfection. Who knows. :D I wouldn't bank on it but I will do my best!
I think payments (as far as what everyone has told me) will be forever attempted to be charge. This is not really super important I guess. If you backed for a $1 tier and you're like MAY I PLEASE DO ADD-ONS - probably? If it doesn't work for you for some reason, let me know and I'll figure something out. Regardless, if you're after something specific - don't panic. <3
It will take about 2-4 weeks for me to get payment regardless. This really only has a big effect on the plush. I'm using 3 manufacturers for the pins so they should be done quickly once samples are approved.
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Things of interest
BUSTER PLUSH: Buster plush arrived while this was in progress. If you ordered one, as long as your payment cleared, I will evaluate what else you ordered and make a call on when I send it. Clearly, I am super obsessed with him and want you to have him as soon as possible. I know a few people canceled their order and just got it off my site immediately. I hope you love him as much as I do. <3 Either way, unless I have to, this likely won't just sit around until everything else is ready.
MURPHY PLUSH: Murphy plush will likely be started before I leave to Atlanta for Momocon. If for some reason funds are super slow and I can't start it before then, it'll start in June. I did renew my registration number so I could also still make a payment while I'm out of state and get it started. I just need to adjust the production date. = )
PIN STATUSES: Some of these were started prior to the project, hence them being add-ons, but a few are done or almost done so I figured I should update their statuses either way!
WORK IN PROGRESS
- Nebula Postal Dragon w/Buster & Murphy - VOTE FOR NAME Dragon Corgi
- Red Glitter Potion - Red Potion - Blue Glitter Potion - Blue Potion - Fae Spirit Corgi - Gelatinous Necroloaf
IN PRODUCTION/PAID IN FULL
- Simon Wizard - Buster Portal Breach - Maxx Hearing Alert Corgi - Red Glitter Potion (PIF) - Red Potion (PIF) - Blue Glitter Potion (PIF) - Blue Potion (PIF)
STICKERS! I will make stickers of everything (not Lizbie's design). Custom pin orders will get stickers of their customs, all extra stickers will be on my website. There is little reason to throw them on here as add-ons since I don't charge shipping for stickers anyways and they all go snail mail. The Derpy Wizard freebie is probably the only exception as that poor sticker friend has to go with every single order, so it will wait.
I think that covers everything. I should.. probably be getting ready for my event tomorrow but I would rather work on Pantones. :D
Now that I've had a little time to sit down and rework this, I'm trying to fix how he stands but I will put the mail and such back on the floor since the corgis were supposed to be helping Nebula pick things up. Either way, goal is to get this finished today, but going more of the "snake" route for his final resketch has me much happier. I was already pretty happy with the corgis so don't expect much in the way of changes for Buster or Murphy. I haven't drawn Nebula much since 2020, so I'm really out of practice with him and clearly thinking about reworking his design a little. I'll try and edit this same post later with the final sketch if not tonight, definitely some time tomorrow.
Update: 11pm CST 4/16
Alright well I need to be up early and I'll still make a few more changes before the final but it's better already I think. Top of the head, curve of the bottom half of the belly are things I need to change and clearly the right arm needs to be added but I wanted to update with something. My kid keeps me busy on Tuesdays and today it was a challenge after 2pm to get much done.
Update: 9pm CST 4/17
Sorry I had a TV thing today so wanted to get this added here before I forgot.
Updates for the transparent designs have been a little slow, but it's one of the slower manufacturers I use but they are extremely good at more complex items (they did the Kiba pin from Halloween Hounds if you recall!) when other manufacturers may not be able to do the smaller fills/cuts/etc. This design still didn't go how I wanted but I think it'll be pretty. More of a design error on my end anyways.
Seems like both are in the same stage, but Fae will be gradient so that may still not update as quickly as this one should. I think I order too many things with glitter bc I immediately went to check and see if it was supposed to be glitter. It's not. So rude of me. Anyways. :D
I went ahead and put the potions into production. I shouldn't but it's whatever at this point. I just want them started. They may reach me before I leave to Atlanta for Momocon, so if that is all you ordered, please just make sure your address is up to date once surveys are out.
I will be on TV Wednesday so realistically between all this and before this ends, there won't be a whole lot extra from me due to the timing (especially since the event the TV thing is for happens this coming weekend). If you saw me this weekend, I will not have anything new for the Geek Craft Expo.
Thank you to everyone who came to see me yesterday at the event! I got to meet Moosey (and the family) which was really exciting! She's gonna be a famous wizard corgi and I look forward to hand delivering these pins. <3
I will get a more proper update post once things calm down. I swear April decided it wanted to slam into me like a semi!
For the people who only plan on getting the Simon Wizard pin (and anyone who also has preorders on my site already for these designs), I did pick up the labels so my helpers aren't confused when I say Simon or Maxx, etc lol. I may know everyone's puppers, but my helpers do not. :D I am starting to use local print places for stickers now since I have little patience for shipping anyways so I'll probably finish the stickers in my down time and get them started for production soon.
Thank you everyone for all the patience and support! This project already has done super well (from my perspective) and I will be so happy to get these submitted.
- If you ordered a Buster plush from this, I will ship it sooner as long as you're in the US. International orders will just have to go together in a box because shipping is quite spendy.
- Potions & Simon Wizard + some addons/stickers will be sent out early as well as long as it feels reasonable cost wise (on my end). I can make notes on your accounts!
- If you have any additional questions, FB & Discord are the top ways to reach me but you can also just go directly to my website and use that chat thing. It's.. me! I am my only employee.
I think I am caught up on all the questions. If you had shipping issues, just make sure you reach out to me. I do try and check but sometimes I get busy and forget.
Design Progress I am going to play around with the dragon corgi a little more after I finish the postal dragon. = ) I was finishing an important commission today so I didn't get around to doing more than a minor edit.
I have added a tennis ball to the back of the design (if you're in discord, I know I shared it there this morning).
After Campaign Things Once the campaign ends, I will finish up sticker versions (every design will have a sticker version). I am waiting to find out how the backend here works for a few things because stickers can just be tossed in snail mail but if there is no way to note what I have sent, then I guess I can't send the quick stuff early.
Also I do have Buster plush in so I am DYING to get them into people's hands. They turned out so nice!! AHHHHH! So we'll see how this works but I definitely want to get some goodies into hands early if I can do it without making a mess of things.
Future Projects/Designs I know a few people were asking if these were the last designs and they are.
I know some people wanted some more class doggos and other custom breeds too. I did have warlock and bard started. With how busy it has been and me leaving for Atlanta in May, I decided to stop with what I have and I will work on some of those designs while I am down there.
Right now I think this is the list for a future project:
- Warlock - Bard - Unicorn - Druid - Hydra - Vampire/Venthyr Mix - Kyrian/? Mix (since they are angelic maybe this can go wild lol)
Custom design unlocks for other breeds will be considered at the time.
I am open to class, item and monster requests before the next project!
PS not everything has to be a corgi. I do know I would also like to finish some other old sketches like my Frankenmaid. She sold really well at the time as a pin and I never got back around to making any other versions but she'd make a great creature/monster in this world!
For now I would appreciate some opinions on the background items/things on the coins. I did also sort of recolor it but it may not work since I also want to make this design sort of transparent but not completely - so I'll have to see what my options are for this. Ideally the coins will be solid metal (meaning I need to work it to be different levels of metal next).
Feel free to leave comments as well. Thank you! <3
It will be for a Buster plush. Go to the channel called giveaways and contests.
You will need to join and react to participate. The bot will automatically select a winner. If I can't get ahold of you, I will have the bot reroll until I can contact a winner.
So after doing some thinking, with Momocon and Nashville Comic Con taking most of May/start of June, while I would love to make unlimited add-ons - paladin and postal dragon will be it.
I can always make more classes later or do another project like this in the future. I probably won't do any story telling since this went too fast and I was way too slow to keep up.
I feel like we have a good number of options right now.
Totals as of right now: - Wizards - 6 versions - Potions - 2 colors, 2 versions each (one plain, one glitter) - Fae Spirit Corgi - 1 version - Gelatinous Necroloaf - 1 version - Unnamed Dragon Corgi - 1 version
Collab Freebies (if you back both our projects) - Magical Corgi (Lizbie Cafe) - 1 version - Silk Moth Dragon (Mine) - 1 version
Not yet Unlocked: - Paladin Corgi - Postal Dragon w/Buster & Murphy
I am going to unlock Paladin Corgi & Postal Dragon at $8k. Then the project is done. No more goals. Hopefully this is reasonable.
I have a poll up to run through the weekend so please answer if you can. Thank you! Feel free to request any tier levels you feel you want but I may not have, too.
I will be adding some new tiers this evening. If you know anyone that may only want the potion sets, I made them their own tier because they do not cost the same as a corgi pin. I won't be making corgi + potion tiers since you can just add potions as an add-on if you aren't already getting freebies of them.
I will be adding a full set option based on unlocks though. This will not include the freebies (magical corgi & moth dragon) that are exclusive to backing both campaigns, but it will include all 4 potion pins.
I will be making the postal dragon and paladin regardless if we hit the $8k mark just because I want to make them. Custom Paladin tier is also being added but unless people end up voting for a docked version, it'll just be a tail. I think voting ends tonight!
