I wanted to pop in and let you all know that all items have been ordered! I do also have some timeline updates that’s fairly important.
Production Timeline:
Plush:
The original yellow plush have started production. These ones should be fairly streamlined and shouldn’t need any further action from me.
The void plush is currently getting sampled in order to get the colors right. I would have liked to get this done earlier, but the factories were on a month long break until earlier this week. I will be updating as these progress through the production line.
Pins:
Artwork was approved and molds are currently being made. Next step is sampling to make sure the colors are as close to the artwork as they can be.
Bags and Stickerbooks:
In production. I expect these to be completed before the end of the month
Rubber Quackens:
Complete. I just need to get packaging for these guys.
Stickers:
Complete and currently shipping to me.
Shipping Timelines:
If you ordered anything other than void plush or pins, I expect shipping to start fairly quickly, especially once I receive the stickers. I do also have some regular quacken plush, so those of you who only backed for those will probably be getting shipping notifications shortly after cards are charged on the 16th.
I will be out of the country between March 29th-April 14th, so depending on when the Stickerbooks and tote bags arrive, they will be shipped either before I leave or shortly after I get back (jet lag pending 😂). I will update and let you know which one that’ll be after I get updated shipping notifications.
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As a side note, I am still missing about 30 surveys, not including those with pay over time. If these could get done asap, I would greatly appreciate it! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out via email or social media and I’ll do my best to help.
Most of you have noticed already, but surveys have gone out! There are a few notes regarding these:
I have provided an option for you to have your cards charged for additional add-ons/shipping for either now or March 15th. If you have chosen to have your cards charged right away but backed for an unlockable tier, your card will not be charged until the item(s) is funded.
There are a two unlockable items- the Void Quacken which is almost already unlocked, and the color variant of the companion pin. Just like with the campaign, if they don’t fund, you won’t be charged for them!
Pay Over Time Backers- Surveys will be sent to you once balances are fully settled.
If y'all could fill out the surveys at your earliest convenience, that would great! The sooner we get most of the surveys completed, the sooner I can get accurate counts and get the items into production. ^^
If there are any issues with your survey or you have questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] or message me on Instagram. I don't always see posts or comments on here and we don't get notified all the time.
I’ll pop back in again around early-mid March with ordering updates and whatnot.
Thank you all so much for such a great campaign! I honestly wasn’t sure if ya’ll would like this campaign given it was a newer product line for pins. I’m really glad my quacken got so much love!
Next Steps:
Backerkit will start working on processing all payments. In the next few days, you will be receiving an email whether your payment has processed or errored.
If you have errored payments, please get these corrected asap so the next steps can move along smoothly.
Surveys:
Surveys will be sent out in approximately 2 weeks. During that time, you will be able to confirm your pledge, add on any items you may have missed during the campaigns, and set up payment for shipping.
Onto the fun part…
I decided to have an unlockable plush variant for the Quacken!
During the survey, you will have the option to add him to your orders. Just like during the campaign, if we don’t fund, then you won’t be charged for him!
Pre-Order Store:
For those of you who missed out during the campaign, the pre-order store is now OPEN. You will be able to purchase items from the store and receive them at the same time as backers. The only items I haven’t added in yet were the tote bag and sticker book. I am waiting for them to import on the back end so I can get them added since they were added/edited mid-campaign. They should be up within a couple days though.
**PLEASE NOTE: If you have backed this project, please wait until you receive your survey to add on items. If you utilize the preorder store, you will be charged for shipping twice. The same items will be available during the survey.**
Again, thank you all for such a great campaign! I hope you all have a great weekend!
-Kassie
PS: The rubber quackens came in yesterday. I have no idea what I’m going to do with 2,000 of these things. Enjoy the photoshoot. 😂
I hope you all are doing well! I have some exciting updates regarding the campaign.
First and foremost, I added a new incentive! If we hit 250 backers, all backers will receive a digital download of a quacken stat sheet! These are D&D friendly, so you should be able to use them in campaigns should you choose to.
I will be offering a physical version for purchase post campaign should anyone want a physical version without having to print it themselves. It will also be on a heavier card stock so it’ll hold up better than regular paper.
Next on the agenda, I did receive shirt samples this week! I had gotten both tshirts and hoodies.
My mother modeled the hoodie for me lol
T-shirt
For reference, these are DTF printed shirts. The hoodie will be $55 and the T-shirts will be $25. Sizes for hoodies range from XS-3XL while the T-shirt goes up to 5XL. If you are wanting larger sizes, please don’t hesitate reach out. The brands I went with don’t go larger, but I would absolutely be willing to try and find another brand that would support larger sizes as well.
I have debated between adding them onto the live campaign vs post campaign during the survey. I like to try and keep things fairly clean and easy to navigate during the campaign, but if anyone wants to back for them right away, I can add both options on. ^^
That’s all I have for now. I hope you all have a great weekend!
