THREE DAYS REMAIN to adopt Byte at a pledge level discount!! Let's revisit some of her charming qualities~
Who could refuse that face?
Currently, at least an incredible 94 Bytes will be going home with folks, which is SURREAL and amazing. <3
I'm also pleased to announce that we surpassed 300 backers!!
Or, rather - we met 300 backers, dipped back under the threshold, then surpassed it - and at the time of writing we're one under again. X) So goes crowdfunding in this economy, but regardless we've met it often enough that I'm gonna go ahead and declare that regardless of what happens:
The hug I am sending you all for being here: thank you!!!
The Hash & Heap sticker freebie is firmlyunlocked and if you've pledged for a physical reward, they will be included in your order completely FREE!
If you would like extra copies, you can purchase them via a transparent vinyl sticker add-on! Speaking of which --
In which I need to take my own characters' advice - but I am trying to learn 💛
I got these cuties finished up yesterday!! These recharging goobers will also be available as both a transparent vinyl sticker selection, and as an acrylic magnet!
Magnet quite firmly won our last round of goodie design polling, and has also been installed in the add-on section; Hash & Heap, Byte & Python, and the upcoming Mozzy & Malware robot illustrations will all be available options.
After poking a couple different suppliers, I've settled on 3" (7.6 cm) acrylic coated magnets. Here's a material example picture from the manufacturer:
A nice, sturdy form factor!
If you've already gone ahead and navigated to the add-on section you'll notice another new inclusion as well --
The Pack that Bytes Back
I secured our wonderful guest artists' blessings in applying their keychains to a sticker form as well, and the Byte Pack was born!
Featuring "Byte Bites" front label by McMadmissile, "Robot Dog Dreams" by Jekkyfarms, and a Byte sploot + Byte nutritional label by myself. I'll add a lil more line weight and love to the Byte concept being included (the sploot) soon, but otherwise this is the set!! These 4" stickems will also be printed on durable transparent vinyl, with the addition of a "broken glass" holographic finish.
The magnets will be included with the All-In tier. As with before, all items including guest art are add-on only.
The labels look a lil textured, definitely curious to touch them
The manufacturers for some of the new items are amazingly fast, and I already received a first look at the Byte Bites bars sample! It's even cooler to see it handled, so since Backerkit does not support video, if you're curious then hop on over to take a look at that on my BlueSky or Mastdon, whichever you prefer.
Already impressed with the vibrancy of the printing!
The banner folks also came through for me lickity-split, and above is a photo of the real deal. This is already in the mail on its way to me, so I'll be sure to report back when I receive it!
As for the core campaign unlocks, we've been reaching for the Northern Lights - at one point this morning our goal was a mere 70 away, and currently it's still quite close (164)! I checked some numbers and made another decision to round out the offerings a little:
If we reach Northern Lights, Python's pin and stickers will be available as Soft Circuit rewards as well!
Python enjoyers who missed the last two Short Circuit installments, rejoice! If we reach the Northern Lights variants of Honeypot and Heap, we will also unlock reprints of the Python pin and stickers, meaning all the stickers and pins highlighted in the summary post will be selectable options at the campaign's conclusion.
So let's get out there an secure that second to last stretch goal!!
On the subject of Python and goals, if we do manage to exceed the Northern Lights but do not meet the Python plush goal, one of a couple things will happen:
-If we at least get close, I may unlock them early. Just how close will be dependent on the results of the poll to follow.
-If we do not get close enough, I will set up a "purchase to unlock" model in the survey add-ons and pre-order store. This is a really nifty, powerful Backerkit pledge manager feature that allows creators to offer a specific item on an all-or-nothing basis, sort of like a mini self-contained crowdfund. If enough of the item is ordered, it will unlock and be made! If not enough folks order it in the set time period, you will not be charged for the item but it will not be produced.
So either way, I'm determined to try for them! Due to their high unit cost (which, fair for a three foot plushie with six wings LMAO, we do be trying for the wild things, comrades), Python will retail at €80, but in whichever form we pursue I will offer them through Backerkit for a discounted €75.
If you are interested in the Python plush, be sure to chime in on the attached poll! Please answer as accurately as you can if you do.
I gotta go get my booty moving toward the bedmobile, but I'm excited to see what we can pull off in the last few days. Thank you so much as ever for being here!! <3
