Heya everyone! I have received all the plush prototypes, so this update includes the final pics for all of the unlocked plush, surveys closing date, reward check-in, and updated timeline!

This is when surveys with additional add-ons will be charged so the funds can be put toward production.
Shipping will NOT be charged yet! This won't lock your address either, so no worries!
I've unlocked ALL* surveys so everyone is able to edit or add items to your final pledge!

* There are a very small minority whose surveys I'm unable to unlock for various reasons. But I should still be able to edit your surveys on my end, so if you'd like to do so, please email me at [email protected] and I'll see what I can do.

Unanswered surveys run the risk of not getting the rewards you want.
I have a few stragglers, so be sure to complete your survey by Monday, April 27th to get your desired rewards.

Plush mass production will be ordered a day or so after surveys close!
At the recommendation of my manufacturer, I'm getting the bulk order in before May since he told me they'd be a bit busier going into summer.

I’m only ordering enough stock to fulfill pledges. POT backers don't need to worry, I have a buffer built in for those pledges who can't access their survey before then. But I'm not ordering extra for my shop or anything, so once the plush are sold out during the leftovers sale, they'll be gone for good!

ESPECIALLY if you want Gizmo... they're going to have extremely limited leftovers (if any at all) since they're the backer favorite 👽🐶

I've had a countdown running on social media for a week for non-backers to get their last-minute preorders in, but also putting this here to be transparent. Cards will be charged (minus shipping) the same time as backer surveys on Monday, April 27th.

Today is sadly a rainy day here, so I'll try to update this post's photos over the weekend as it becomes sunnier.

As a general note, Patchkins have weighted beads in their hands and feet.
I didn't initially have weighted beads in their bottoms, but this batch of prototypes came to me with them and it really gives them a comforting weight. I've chosen to add them to all plush for production!

Production changes: Arms will have more stuffing in them to match the other Patchkins. Removing weighted beads from tail. Adding weighted beads to bottom to match the other Patchkins.
Plush sensitivity disclaimers: None

Production changes: Adding weighted beads to bottom to match the other Patchkins.
Plush sensitivity disclaimers: None

Production changes: None
Plush sensitivity disclaimers: Their head has a crinkle when squeezed due to their embroidery, akin to baby toys but not as loud. The antenna have bendable stabilizing wire to hold their shape.

Production changes: None
Plush sensitivity disclaimers: Their head has a crinkle when squeezed due to their embroidery, akin to baby toys but not as loud. Ears have no stuffing.

Production changes: None
Plush sensitivity disclaimers: None

Production changes: None
Plush sensitivity disclaimers: The antlers are stuffed (no wire) so they can be a bit floppy. Ears have no stuffing.

Production changes: Ears might be slightly smaller/shorter (the manu photo was taken at a slight angle where it made them look smaller; gonna talk to them about possibly changing it before approving his production). There is a 50/50 chance his ears will stay as-is.
Plush sensitivity disclaimers: His head has a crinkle when squeezed due to his embroidery, akin to baby toys but not as loud.

Stickers: In-hand
Acrylic keychains: In-hand (may need to order more based on final survey counts)
Enamel pins: In-hand
Adoption certificates: In-hand
Pin backing cards/add-ons packaging: In-hand
Embroidered keychains: En-route to me
Plush: Entering production April 28th (Kipper is pending his possible ear edit, then he'll join the rest!)

We are currently way ahead of my initial timeline estimate! Production is estimated to take about 2 months, but this is definitely where delays commonly occur. Though I'm cautiously optimistic that this updated timeline is closer to when fulfillment can be expected while still giving some wiggle room for delays.

April 24 - Pre-Order Store closes
April 27 - Surveys close; Survey add-ons & preorders are charged
April 28 - Production begins
August - September - Production completes & Rewards ship to me
September - October - Rewards ship to you!