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Hello backers, I have graded all the pins and it's time for them to ship! You should have received an email from Backerkit about your shipping address being locked. If you missed it, please double-check your address in the survey hereas soon as possible.
If you filled out your survey late and I cannot fulfill your order, I will email you to inquire if you would prefer delaying your shipment for a few months, while additional pins are made; would like to select a different pin; or would be satisfied with a seconds grade pin instead. Please make sure you can access your Backerkit email. If you would like more information on my pin grading system, please see myAbout Page & FAQ.
Once you receive your package, feel free to contact Backerkit supportif there are any issues with your rewards, they will forward your message to me. I can accommodate replacements or exchanges if needed. Please do not message me on my shops, social media, or comment on the campaign - if you do that I may miss your message.
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments. I'll be back with another update to let you know when the pins have all shipped out to you.
All completed surveys have been fulfilled! There are 9 people who haven't filled their surveys, and 5 people who haven't successfully paid for their pledge and/or shipping. You will have until December 31, 2024 to do any and all of this in order to receive your rewards. I have had this note in almost every update since the project launched:
NOTE: as per my terms of service in the FAQ, if you do not fill out your survey and fully pay for your pledge + shipping by December 31, 2024, the Cafe TTRPG project will be completely locked and you will not be refunded. I am not a warehouse, so I cannot keep your surveys open forever, nor can I store items forever if they are not paid for or claimed. Any money you have already paid will be considered a donation. THE CAFE TTRPG PROJECT WILL FULLY CLOSE ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2024.
EXTRAS
Extra pins, stickers, and other items will be available at DragonWoodshop.com at a later date. Thank you for supporting the cafe! As always, if you have any questions, please email me at [email protected].
Apologies for the delay in updates- we're a small team and we've had to spend the last few weeks doing a lot of prep work for attending LightBox Expo in Pasedena, California over the last weekend. Before we talk about that, let's get to the production updates-
MERCH:
You haven't missed it, the surveys have not been sent out yet! Our sincerest apologies, that's on us. Besides the very busy prep work for LightBox expo mentioned earlier, we miscalculated some shipping prices for international backers. We wanted to make absolutely sure that shipping prices were as accurate as we could get them, and that they would cover all needs necessary, across as many regions as possible. We could not in good confidence rush that job before LightBox, so we had to put in on the backburner to ensure no one got ripped off. That being said, it's most of the way done already- and now that we're done with LightBox it just needs some final adjustments, a small test run, and then they should be out to everyone by mid-November at the latest! After the surveys are sent out, we'll be able to start shipping as soon as we get all of the surveys back.
ANIMATION PRODUCTION:
LightBox prep has also slowed production a bit, but we're still going strong behind the scenes! The re-write is incredible, and some small (but needed) tweaks to the visual development are underway to ensure we can make the episode faster without compromising on quality.
And lastly, a word on LightBox Expo...
Seeing so many of you in-person during LightBox Expo was incredible beyond words and we are still processing it!! We're unbelievably thankful to be reminded of the amazing folks behind our screens. To everyone who came to our booth, whether you were there to buy merch or just talk- thank you!!! We can't wait to finish this episode and come back even stronger <3
And to those of you from around the world who couldn't make it to California for LightBox- we haven't forgotten about you!! (On the contrary, it's why the surveys have been taking so long, sorry again...) We hope to table at other events when we have the time and resources to do so, feel free to suggest some in the comments if you know of any! But for now, it's time to take a step back and go full throttle on Mandelbrot Hall.
If any of you have questions about the upcoming surveys or have concerns about shipping to your country/region of the world, feel free to comment or send an email to BackerKit support!
Thank you for your patience, flimp on Flimpos!! -Milo
Hello!! I was looking over my survey again to finalize it after getting the "double check your mailing address" email, and wanted to ask a question. In the "Pledge Items" section, everything looks correct except for something labeled "Asexual Plague Doctor Sticker" being added, and no postcard indication anywhere.
I was wondering if the postcard is being labeled as this sticker, and I just missed that information somewhere; I also don't recall seeing any information about the "Asexual Plague Doctor Sticker" anywhere (nor do I remember picking it in my pledge), though I could have missed that as well!
Thank you so much in advance!! Can't wait to receive my rewards (though of course take all the time you need!!)!!
Hello Pride Angels backers and followers, about five days from now is the launch of my new campaign Blood & Holy Water. This campaign is launching on Halloween and will feature vampire and angel enamel pins. I was inspired by how much shared imagery there is between vampires and angels and wanted to capture that in a pin series.
Blood & Holy Water is part of the Mementos Mori collection, which features six pin campaigns with spooky, Halloween themes. There's a ton of freebies to be had!
Mementos Mori pin set: pledge to all six Mementos Mori campaigns to get a mini pin from each campaign.
Each campaign may offer additional freebies on top of these collaborative rewards, including stickers and more!
You can go to each campaign's pre-launch page by clicking on the images below.
I wanted to give you all assurance that I am committed to fulfilling Pride Angels first and foremost. Usually I like to completely wrap up one campaign before launching another but the Mementos Mori collaboration ended up being scheduled for Halloween so there is a little overlap. I anticipate Pride Angels to overlap only with the funding stage of Blood & Holy Water (which is ending November 14), so it should not conflict with fulfillment.
If the Blood & Holy Water campaign sounds interesting to you I hope you'll consider pledging! But I completely understand if you prefer to wait for this campaign's pins first before pledging. If you miss the Blood & Holy Water campaign, just like in Pride Angels there will be a post-campaign preorder store, where I am planning to fund some old pin designs in new colors and the Pride Angels pins that didn't get funding in this campaign.
If you have any questions or concerns you can leave them in the comments. I'll be back with another update once the pins are ready to ship. I'm about a third of the way through pin grading so I hope to start shipping pins out in early November.
Hello backers, I have another update for you all: the pins have arrived and I am in the process of grading them. And, I have pin photos at the end of this update!
There are a lot of pins so it may take me a bit to get through all of them. You can find my pin grading policy in my About Page/FAQ, I have also copied the current version below if you have trouble accessing that link.
Standard grade pins may have one or two tiny imperfections. These would be considered A grade. My general rule is, if a pin can be held at half-arm’s length and I cannot see the flaw, it is considered small enough for standard grade. Pins are handmade products so please do not expect a flawless item.
Seconds grade pins have more noticeable flaws, including but not limited to: smudges, specks or bubbles in the enamel, under-filled or over-filled enamel, chips or dents in metal and metal-plating, heavy tarnish, missing or mis-colored enamel, loose pin posts, fused metal, missing metal, missing varnish, uneven linework, bends, and/or scratches. Moving pins that are tough to move are considered seconds grade: for example, a spinning pin with a spinner component that does not spin freely. Seconds pins may not come with backing cards. These pins would be considered B/C grade.
I do not sell or guarantee collector’s grade (S grade) pins! Do not purchase from me if you would not be satisfied with an A grade pin.
My stockists may sell mixed grade pins for certain listings: a mix of standard and seconds grade, so A/B/C grade. Or they may sell only seconds grade pins. Please read the listing descriptions carefully.
Rainbow anodized plating is unique for every pin - no two are alike with differing metal colors. The plating may appear different than the example images shown in the listing.
Anodized and chrome plating is unique for every pin. Texture and variation in plating should be expected. The plating may appear slightly different than the example images shown in the listing, for example it may be slightly lighter or darker. White or pale enamel on this plating may be tinted, this will not be considered a flaw.
Soft enamel with epoxy pins may have minor blemishes, bubbles, or specks in the epoxy. Small areas may not have epoxy. The surface may have variation, texture, or bumps, unlike hard enamel. There may be bits of glitter in non-glitter portions of the pin. Transparent enamel may also have these traits. Since these are unavoidable they will not be considered flaws for the purposes of grading. Epoxy overflow will not be considered a flaw as well since this is also unavoidable in some cases.
Certain plating is prone to tarnish, especially copper, silver, and rose gold plating. I will try my best to sort heavily-tarnished pins as seconds grade, but please note some tarnish may be unavoidable or develop over time if the pin is exposed to moisture and in these cases will be considered standard grade. This tarnish can be removed by gentle polishing with a jewelry cloth.
Pin Photos
And now without further ado, here are photos of the pins!
That's all for this update, as always leave me a comment if you have any questions.
I just wanted to share a quick update. I got my advance copies of Physical Magic yesterday and they look fantastic! I was able to work with a local author and artist, Audrey Logsdon, to upgrade the title and lettering a bit to give it a nice pop.
The front and back of Physical Magic!
The formatting for Foxfire in the Snow is almost complete, and as soon as it is, I'm going to put in an order for that one as well. Oceans of Fireflies will be ready soon after that, and all three books will be coming to you before the end of the year. For those who got the subscription. All the newly released books will be coming to you once I get Oceans, so be on the lookout...
I've also been busy putting the RPGs together, which was a new experience! I've been working in Affinity Publisher, which gives me a lot more formatting leeway, especially with graphics. Here are a couple page layouts for the Dissolutionverse and the Creatures of Ruin RPGs. Both of these manuals will be releasing very soon!
The Dissolutionverse RPG manual depicting vehicle types
The Creatures of Ruin manual depicting pinchdragons and the Northeast faction
Whew! That's five books releasing before the end of the year, and we'll be back in January with the release of Tavern Tale.
I'll have another update as soon as I'm shipping new books out!
Just dropping in with a shipping update. I currently have about 25% of the pins in my possession, I'm waiting for the other 75%. I'm expecting to receive those pins for in the next 2 weeks. We are still on track to start shipping in November, but possibly mid-late November. One of the pin designs was also made incorrectly so I am waiting for them to fix that error and make them again.
I've gone ahead and locked addresses, so from this point on, if you need to update your shipping address, please email [email protected].
Below are some photos of the pins I currently have.
Update: Heavenly Embassy Ita Backpacks (Wave 2) – Production Progress! 🎒✨
Hey, Heavenly Embassy backers!
I wanted to drop by with some exciting updates on Wave 2 of the Ita Backpacks! 🙌 The samples are almost done, and we’re getting ready to dive into full-scale production soon. There have been some delays (because, of course, production loves to throw us curveballs!), but things are definitely moving forward!
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been going on: - Sample Status: We’ve been fine-tuning the final design, and I’m happy to say it’s looking fantastic. The adjustments have really brought out the vision we had for these bags, and I think you’re going to love them! - Bulk Production Timeline: Once the samples get the final thumbs-up, we’ll kick off mass production. I’m aiming to have everything on track so we can start shipping by **March 2025**. 🗓️
I know these bags are something you’ve all been excited about, and I truly appreciate your patience. The quality is worth the wait, and I’m confident you’ll be thrilled with the end product.
Keep an eye on your inbox for more updates soon, and if you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out!
Hello backers, I got news from the manufacturer that the pins are ready to ship to me! It should take 2-3 weeks for the pins to reach me once they ship, assuming there's no shipping delays. After that it'll be another 1-2 weeks while I grade the pins. Once I have the pins graded, I will send an update with all the pin photos.
Pin grading entails sorting the pins as standard (one or two minor flaws) or seconds (more noticeable flaws). All campaign backers will receive standard grade pins; except for pins marked as mixed grade. You can find my pin grading policy in my About Page/FAQ. If there are serious issues with any of the batches I will let you all know.
Survey Reminders
While you're waiting, now is a great time to review your survey to make sure your address is correct. If you lost your survey, you can recover it here.
If you still need to resolve an errored payment or fill out your survey, you should do that now. Once the rewards ship, any backers who have not paid or filled out their survey may not receive rewards.
This is also a final reminder to request a refund if you made duplicate orders, duplicate addons, or have excess credit in your Backerkit account - please read this update for more information. You can check if you have excess credit by navigating to the end of your survey where you can review your order, it will be labeled as "Credit Remaining." Here is an example:
Reprinted Demisexual Angel Keychain
One more thing: I got the reprinted Demisexual Angel keychains! Here are photos.
Thank you all very much for your patience, and I hope you all love your pins once you receive them. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments.
![Heavenly Embassy - Ita Backpacks ! [WAVE 2]](https://bk-prod.imgix.net/active_storage/backerkit_production/blob/d8smdwjjawtl4kawd1ip7d65d138?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&auto=compress%2Cformat&cs=srgb&lossless=true&w=300)
