Thank you all so much for making this campaign a complete success!
The final week of the campaign I was so sick, I wanted to do more in that home stretch and have the collar pins finished, but was only able to sketch out a concept for you all. But since we'll be waiting for the funds to release before they're ordered there was still time to work on them.
I've finished the design and I'm SO happy with how it has turned out. I am speaking to my manufacturer about metal options. Because I'm intending to have the butterfly wings be stained glass and doing some screen printing, I am unsure if the rainbow metal will work out.
I may go with an antique gold or just silver if the rainbow/blue doesn't work out. I'll keep you all in the loop and as always love to hear feedback from y'all! I'm really vibing with the gold tbh. I received a question on the last day about how to order the set.
I also REALLY bumbled the "In All Timelines" design that last week. I was running a fever of 101 and really wanted something to show you guys. BUT I've redrawn it a couple of times and feel like I've gotten it to a good spot! Like with the collar pins, I'm trying for the rainbow metal, stained glass and screen printing, but it might not work out. That one will definitively be silver if the rainbow/blue doesn't work.
Additionally, because of the detail on this pin, it will probably end up having to be larger than my initial estimate of 1.5 inches, it will be closer to the 2.5" like Pit Fighter Vi. Do not worry friends, all original backers of the campaign will be able to select it from the 1.5" tier since that was my bad. For Pre-Orders and when I sell them in the future, they will be the same price as Pit Fighter Vi. The same may happen with the Collar Pins. Updates to come after I've heard back from my manufacturer.
As I said, we have a few weeks before the funds are released and I can get the pins ordered. During that time I will be building the backer surveys and they will be sent out by the end of February. Everyone will have roughly 2-3 weeks to fill them out. March is a VERY busy month for me, I have 3 conventions! But I built that into our timeline, here is a review of it for you folks.
Thank you all again for your support, I will keep you all updated as I receive proofs, mock ups, samples of our pins and anything in between.
They're finally here and they're turned out better than I could have hoped!
I'll be spending the next week or so counting and grading them to make sure y'all get the best ones! Thanks to everyone for your patience and excitement for this project!
We're having some color issues with a couple of the pins but MOST of them are in the final process of being completed!
I am actually surprised, we are having issues with Viktor's skin tone on the collar pins and the astral look on the In All Timelines pin.
Pending the next round I'm really hoping they'll be shipped to me in the next week or so. Then I can start grading them and start shipping after Denver Fan Expo in July! I'd LOVE to be able to have them for backers to pick up at that show if they're going. I'll keep you all posted as I know more on our timeline. ~Christa D
Really quickie update, got the first photo back from the manufacturer and I'm LOVING it! This was the only pin they sent a pic of but I have to assume they're nearing completion!
First and foremost, the pins ARE in production!! I sent off the final payment today and they are in the works. We finally got news there has been a 90 day stay on the 150% tariffs from China so thankfully we were able to put the order in. I had to put off the order because the cost with 150% tariffs would not have been possible. I am SO thankful we have this window to get this project made! That being said, our June timeline might be a little bit ambitious. Its looking more like we'll have everything in July or maybe August. I'm so sorry for the delay, but this tariff situation has really thrown a wrench in things. I appreciate everyone's patience and thank you all for understanding on this journey. I'm just thankful it isn't putting us TOO behind. I've also sent order lock down messages and will be charging cards for shipping and add-ons this week. Finally, I have added this design to the 1.5" pins. I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to be too expensive to make since there is so much screen printing. Is Season 2 Jayvik kiss meme! Ya'll are able to update your surveys if you'd like to add or change your choice!
Thank you all again and I look forward to keeping you all updated during the production process! ~Christa D
