i so greatly appreciate everyone's support on this silly little idea i had! i felt i was taking a risk making plushies based on a extremely niche set of designs, but im glad people still appreciate them enough to help me fund them! and i know its been slow on the upstart for backers, so i wanted to extend the "early bird freebie stickers" to the first 25 people who pledge, so there's still 5 more people able to get these freebies!

also, another update about the samples-
the manufacturer says they fixed the problems i asked them to, but there is problems with the material i had chosen- i had wanted the Japanese mochi fabric to be used because i always loved those bouncy squishy plushies ive always seen in trips to Daiso. but this material is so malleable that the pictures make them look out of shape or overstuffed (in the case of the crocodile sample looking so plump) so i may want to change the material to make sure their shapes are perfect (matching the style is most important to me!). but i would love feedback on what people think they would love most? my next option is Minkee or fur fleece as i also have experience with them and know they are also very satisfyingly soft!
i also want to make sure these fabrics are as cuddly as possible for people with textile problems (as i very much understand the same problem myself!)

thank you all for giving your time reading and supporting me!