Hey guys!! We have some updates for the bulk order. All of the embroidery for every plush design is done. All that is left is for them to sew them up and close them!
I’m hoping to have them by the end of june! And have all orders fulfilled by mid July at the very latest. But here’s some fun sneak peaks!
I also wanted to share some other sneak peaks for the series two!!
Here’s the finalized Dimetrodon and plesiosaurs
And the first wip of the saber! Due to miss communication they made him all fluffy, but love it. Though the final version won’t be fully fluffy he will still have some fluff!!
Stick around for the test shot photos!
Hello again Everyone! I hope you all are well. We have Mammoth news so let's get right to it! BackerKit Survey lockdown I wanted to send out a quick update today to remind everyone that TOMORROW, May 16th, is the lockdown date for the Prehistoric Mammoths surveys! This is the last call for add-ons (including the exclusive Snowy 2-pack) and to submit your mailing address, though you can modify it in the future by request at any time before the fulfillment period. Cards on file for post-campaign add-ons and shipping will be charged tomorrow around noon EST. So if you need to add anything else, now is time to lock the items in at their absolute lowest price.
Tariff Update And in the latest tariff news- we fortunately saw the China tariffs paused, dropping recently to 30%, down from 145%, for at least the next 90 days. Considering how far along these Mammoth figures are now I think it's within reason to expect these to ship from the factory within this window. After exploring some fulfillment alternatives, I've decided to keep our main fulfillment in the US, with UK and EU fulfillment shipping from the UK as usual. There will be no adjustments or added shipping costs due to tariffs for backers or anyone who's preordered. However, I should mention that preorder and standard prices could still increase for upcoming releases by as much as 10% in the near future. But, whatever price you've purchase at, you'll be locked in at that price with no additional costs for tariffs. Now, onto the stars of the show- the Wooly Mammoth action figures!
We have Test Shots! Our very first Mammoth test shot figures are in and are looking fantastic! For those unfamiliar, 'test shot' is a term used for the first plastic-injected figures after the completion of steel tooling molds. By shooting the liquid plastic into the new molds, the molds are tested for any injection issues (hence test shot). You can usually spot a test shot by its unusual coloring, which is a result of the factory using whatever leftover plastic beads they have on-hand from recent projects. This makes each test shot a unique one-of-a-kind piece!
1/18th scale adult Wooly Mammoth
These test shots are a great first attempt in action figure form, but as expected, they aren't without a few flaws.
The most obvious one (to me) is that the bendy wires are not present in the trunks yet, but that step may have been left out on purpose if they're just testing the molds.
Some of the range of motion could be pushed further like on the jaw and elbows specifically. Disc joints in the front legs (arms) are also very stiff.
And the alternate tusks for the large 1/18th scale adult have not been completed yet, so we only have the standard ones to show for now.
These notes have been passed along to the factory to improve the next set of samples. It's all part of the process.
This one is indeed a big boy, coming in at well over 3.5 pounds! (1.64 kg). And no, I didn't spill tamale sauce on its belly- it's a marbling pigment mixed in with the white. Very unique!
Baby Wooly Mammoth (calf) The simplest of the three figures and possibly the most adorable action figure we've made so far. This little one functions perfectly! Despite its small size, it still packs a lot of articulation and expressive movement.
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1/35th scale adult Wooly Mammoth While smaller in stature, the 1/35th version will be the one to 'play' with. Maintaining all the same articulation as the larger version, this one is sure to be one that you won't want to put down. The smaller size makes posing a breeze. So many tusk combinations! Overall, these are pretty great and function very well for a first pass.
Okay, that gets us caught up on everything for now. Remember, you can follow our projects daily via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, or visit the 'News' section of my website updated each week. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at creative-beast.com for project news, preview videos, promotions and monthly gift card giveaways!
Thank you all as always for your support. Take care and until next time!
Just a quick update to say I am still working on fulfillment for the campaign, for pledges not containing Latt-Ray. This stage is going slower than I'd hoped, but it's going! Everyone will receive an email with tracking information when their pledge ships out. If you have not received a shipping email at this point, I ask for you to wait until I post another update soon stating I'm done with this stage of fulfillment - thank you!!
Latt-Ray Bags
I received word from my manufacturer the bags should finish within the next week. I am currently unsure how long it will take for them to quality check then ship to me when they are done, but I am crossing my fingers they get to me by Mid-June so all of fulfillment can be finished by the end of June. In terms of production, these bags in particular have been affected by the backload of work my manufacturer has been facing regarding the global trade uncertainties, so I really thank you for your patience, as my manufacturer has been thanking me for my patience.
Hey everyone! Just returned from a convention event which i had shared the samples at for everyone to look at in person, and i am super thankful for all the love on them. I cant count the number of people who wanted to buy one during the convention, it gave me hope that we may be able to fully fund this campaign.
I am asking everoyone to share this campaign if they can, we are over half way there, and still have time to reach full funding! This campaign has been a long time in preparing and trial and error in it. Praying i will get to bring these little noodles to everyone after trying since 2023!!
Hello hello, I'm happy to share that the bulk order has been placed! I recently received the final samples of the remaining colorways of the Meow Carousel Bags and after some inspection, there's very few things to change so we'll be going forward with the bulk production. As mentioned before, first we will do safety testing to make sure the plush bags are safe to import into the US and then bulk production will begin shortly after. It's estimated to take around 1-2 months for testing then 2-4 months for production so the new estimated delivery date of December 2025 has not changed.
I will begin locking orders on May 31 then start to charge cards for an additional Add-Ons shortly after. If you want to change your purse colorway, you have until this date to do so! Thanks again for the patience with the project, it's taken way longer and become way more expensive than I ever anticipated, there's been a lot of setbacks for sure. But I'm really delighted by the quality of the purses after seeing the new ones in person and hope you will be too! Thanks again, let me know you if you have any questions!
We’re back with another update from the enamel pin front — and yes, it’s more good news!
Our manufacturer has just sent over another big batch of production progress photos, and we’re so excited to share them with you all. Seeing so many Bin Buddies (and TrashBox) together (and in different stages of completion!) really fills our hearts. They're turning out so beautifully! Just the way we wanted, the quality is honestly amazing 🥹
From what we can see, more designs have moved forward significantly — some are already fully filled and polished, while others are still mid-process but looking great so far. It’s clear the factory is moving steadily, and it’s such a relief to see that progress is very much real and ongoing!
Actually — the majority of the pins are now just waiting for their final production stage: screen printing! Once that step is complete, they’ll go under some final touches like backing attachments and be ready to begin the quality check, and packing process.
You’ll notice a mix of colors, characters, and variations in these new photos — which is actually a great sign that they're juggling multiple designs at once and working through them in waves.
As always, we’ll keep monitoring everything closely and sharing updates as we get them!
Thanks again to each of you for sticking with us on this wild ride. Your patience means the world to us, and every little bit of progress brings us closer to getting these pins into your hands.
Stay tuned — and enjoy the new peek behind the scenes!
We’ve got another exciting update for you — Cowddles the Cow and Marigold the Red Panda are now being packed and prepped for their journey to us!
Our manufacturer has started vacuum sealing these big squishy babies to save space in transit (they’re absolutely gigantic, after all!) — and we couldn’t stop giggling at how funny they look all squished in their boxes! Just look at them!! ૮₍ ˵> ヮ <˵₎ა
We’ve already completed the shipping payment, so the cargo will soon be on its way to us. This shipping method is quite slow so it might still take a while for them to arrive in our hands. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly from here on out! 🥺🤞
Once the packages arrives, we’ll be getting straight to work on sorting and packing each of the shippable pledges with care. As mentioned before, your plush might arrive looking a bit... flattened and wrinkled due to the vacuum sealing. But don’t worry — a few gentle puffs, squishes, and cuddles will bring it back to full puffy glory in no time!
We’re also working on a simple illustrated instruction sheet to include with each plush, just in case you need a reminder on how to help them bounce back to their best selves.
Thanks again for your patience and support. We’re getting closer and closer, and we seriously can’t wait for these cuddly friends to finally meet you! Trust us, they're so squishy and comforting that it's all worth it 🥹
