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Retro Video Game TV Buddy

Retro Video Game TV Buddy

A deluxe hard enamel pin of a tv buddy playing your favourite side-scrolling platformer video games.
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This project is part of Pintopia 2024, which runs from March 28th - April 18th 2024. The more Pintopia pins you back, the more FREE pins you can earn ✨ Learn more →

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Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by. My name is Caitlin and I run snacks please, a colourful little corner of the internet dedicated to fun enamel pins, art and ceramics. You can check out more of my work at my instagram, and on my etsy shop!
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The TV Buddy was originally a digital illustration done by Threesided, aka Scott Gamble. (aka my husband!) The design has lived comfortably in our shop for a few years, but I've always been drawn to it, thinking it would make an awesome pin design. So I set about (not for the first time -see our Skater Demon in the about section below), converting one of Scott's designs into something pinnable!

I ended up with something that both Scott and I are really pleased with. The lines are a little straighter, and there's fewer tiny details and colours but I think it still captures the spirit of the original. We both can't wait to see it come to life as a shiny hard enamel pin!



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Designs unlock as the campaign gains more funding - it's best to pledge early to ensure your favourites get funded!
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Pledge to both this campaign and Tea N Buns' campaign and, upon the success of both campaigns, qualify for this freebie! (as well as the freebie from Tea & Buns!)
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Several pledge levels are available with additional pins and rewards available as Add-ons.

Early Bird Specials: Make your pledge in the first 48 hours and get a FREE 2" vinyl Original TV Buddy Sticker.

  • One Art Print for $15
  • One Pin of your choosing for $18
  • Pin, Print & Sticker Bundle one pin design and one sticker design of your choosing for $34 (save $4)
  • Two Pins of your choosing for $35 (save $1)
  • Three Pins of your choosing for $50 (save $4)
  • Four Pins of your choosing for $66 (save $6)
  • The "Big 3" Bundle three pins and three stickers of your choosing and the art print for $78 (save 6)
  • All Pins & Stickers Bundle any 4 pins and any 4 stickers of your choosing for $85 (save $7)
  • The Whole Collection Bundle any 4 pins, any 4 stickers of your choosing and the art print for $95 (save $12)

NOTE: The above prices DO NOT include shipping. Shipping costs will be charged AFTER the campaign, closer to the shipping date via the backer survey.
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All orders are shipped through Canada Post. International backers are responsible for their own countries VAT or import taxes/fees.

Shipping will be charged to you Separately and AFTER the campaign has ended.

Canada Rates (estimated) 
$12 - $24 CAD (generally cheaper if you are closer to Southern Ontario)

USA Rates
$10 - $16 CAD

UK/Europe
$12 - $24 CAD (non-tracked vs tracked, varies by country)

Australia/NZ
$14 - $26 CAD (non-tracked vs tracked)



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Due to the unpredictable nature of the shipping and manufacturing process, these estimates are subject to change in either direction. We'll be sure to send progress updates regularly until fulfilled.

  • April 18 2024 : Campaign ends, and funds will be received 2-3 weeks later.
  • Late April : Surveys sent to backers
  • Mid May: Production will start with an estimated 4-8 weeks of production time.
  • Late May:  Shipping cost charged to backers
  • Mid June - Early July: Production of Pins finishes and they ship to me in Canada.
  • Late June - Mid July: Packaging & shipping begins
  • Mid July to August: Delivery to backers! Hooray!
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I've been an avid pin collector for almost a decade now. I've always loved how they are like shiny little art pieces you can hold in your hands. I knew I had to start making my own. Once I did, it was hard to stop. It's so gratifying and cool to see your design come to life as a pin, something you can hold in your hands!
Here's a handful of some of my favourite pins I've designed over the years. Hopefully it'll give you an idea of my commitment to design and aesthetic with my work!


As I said at the start of this campaign page, the TV Buddy won't be the first time Scott and I have collaborated to make one of his drawings into an enamel pin. This Skater Demon character below is an example of how we turned his original sketch into a print and then into a full on enamel pin!

Thank you so much for checking out my work. It means so much to me to be able to share it! Please consider giving my instagram a follow or checking out my etsy shop. <3
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Welcome to Pintopia — a celebration of creativity and collaboration from a diverse group of artists collectively running enamel pin crowdfunding projects from March 28th - April 18th.

Freebie Cross-Collaboration Pins — All 125+ Pintopia creators have paired up with a fellow participant to create two unique pin designs together. If BOTH projects reach their initial funding goal, backers who support BOTH will get the TWO [2] cross-collab pins for FREE! One from each creator. The more pairs of Pintopia creators you support, the more free pins you will earn ✨



If you pledge to both the Retro Video Game TV Buddy (me) and the Dragons Pincard Collection (Tea & Buns) campaign, and both campaigns are fully funded, you will receive TWO free pins! One design will come from me, and the other will come from Tea & Buns.  


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