Well, the dragons came out fucked up... let's figure this out
Good evening, criminals! It's almost the weekend, hang tight.
So, it wouldn't be a KEN'S PIN HUSTLE project without some deeply unfortunate, pain-in-the-ass problem.
The TL...
Good evening, criminals!
Sorry there's no comedy in this one. I'm gonna be real with you, I am exhausted and I was up till 3:30 Saturday. I haven't done that shit since I...
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Ken Fiskorne
about 1 month ago
IT'S FULFILLMENT TIME, OH BOY! How we're handling it + what to expect
Good evening, criminals!
So, I hope I don't jinx it, but, considering there's no con crud from AC, I'll call it a success. Thanks, you fuckers, you paid for my car insurance...
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Ken Fiskorne
about 1 month ago
Spoiler: WELL, THEY WILL! Pins are here for ANTHROCON... are you?
If you are attending Anthrocon in Pittsburgh, PA, and you want to pick up PINS AND STICKERS (most custom crimes are NOT ready), email me ASAP @ [email protected]. Cutoff ...
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Ken Fiskorne
about 2 months ago
WILL THEY? WON'T THEY? It's up to customs.
Good evening, criminals! Super short one today.
So, as of right now, CRITTER CRIMES pins are in the United States.
They hit Oakland yesterday evening, and I guess they're c...
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Ken Fiskorne
about 2 months ago
ALMOST TIME TO LOCK ADDRESSES! Is yours right?
Good afternoon, bird gang!
I was gonna save this for tomorrow, but, looks like I have some work outside the house to do. So, we're doing this today.
I'd like to get started...
Good evening, criminals! It's almost the weekend, hang tight.
So, it wouldn't be a KEN'S PIN HUSTLE project without some deeply unfortunate, pain-in-the-ass problem.
The TL;DR...
There's a serious manufacturer error on our ARSON DRAGON pins, the current shipping climate means getting fixes is going to be damn near impossible, and I am shipping them as-is and comping backers with a free pin.
During grading, I noticed that there was an out-of-place horizontal line all across the lower half of the dragon pin's artwork. This is, as we can see in campaign art and stickers, not supposed to be there.
So, I downed a couple coffees and went digging. The long and short of it, is that, proofs on my end don't have this, and it was a serious vectoring error on my factory's side. I want to apologize for this, and I want to clarify, this is not from any sort of AI "misstep" creating artworks - it's probably a vector line that wasn't trimmed right.
Mold making and pin manufacturing means this is going to be a difficult, expensive fix, and one I may not reasonably be able to ask for. And, as we all know, with de minimis being removed, and the tariff reprieve expiring, it could be an equally-messy situation to get any replacement pins into the country.
Dragons were a CREATE A CRIMINAL tier, so after getting some input from friends, the first place I went was to their sponsor. He wasn't too bothered by the defect, and doesn't think it's worth remaking them.
We are going to ship ARSON DRAGON pins as-is to backers. If you backed for a dragon, you are entitled to a FREE b-grade pin of choice on top of your fiery little fuckup.
Grading and packing is going to continue, and I'm going to take my lunch break and reach out to all dragon-purchasing pledges this weekend. My CRIMES b-grades are $8-10 depending on their quality, and, silver lining, this batch of pins seems to have very very minor defects for b's.
I may or may not hit mold costs for a revised, line-free dragon once the economy picks up its pieces, everything is up in the air right now. I'm sorry about this.
Fulfillment is continuing behind the scenes. If you're a dragon backer, expect an email from me soon.
Sorry there's no comedy in this one. I'm gonna be real with you, I am exhausted and I was up till 3:30 Saturday. I haven't done that shit since I was 16.
We are still running behind schedule, but as of tonight, we have all stickers packed. I've been focusing on the day jobs, and heading an event for some locals for the past two weeks. I have a couple batches of BIRD CRIMES stickers coming in, which ran out during Anthrocon, but this won't affect how fast orders go out.
Pin grading and wrapping is not started, but, after I send this update, I'm tackling the first box.
GOLDEN AGE PARROTS' replacement pins are in, and also need grading before replacement kakapos are sent out.
CUSTOM CRIMES are still in limbo, but I will be trying to get some time to handle a couple this week. Due to current timelines, orders with CUSTOM CRIMES may be slightly delayed. We are still going on response queue order, but CREATE A CRIMINAL buyers may get priority so I can get their large packages out.
Schedules have been strange with the jobs and I've been getting home at 9-10 PM, with very little time to sit down and get anything sketched out. Thanks for bearing with me.
We will be donating our (huge) GMCH sum after PRIDE PARROTS' extra stock is listed on the hustle. At this time, including Anthrocon sales, we're looking at about $400. Awesome! Let's see if we can get that higher once I get stuff listed.
Questions, comments, "hey, I need pins in time for my birthday in a week, can you get your ass in gear," you know where to send 'em.
So, I hope I don't jinx it, but, considering there's no con crud from AC, I'll call it a success. Thanks, you fuckers, you paid for my car insurance and covered half my credit card.
As the last update says...
Everything is here, both stickers and pins, and that means it's time to start fulfillment for CRITTER CRIMES.
My process for project fulfillment usually goes a certain way, but due to fun timing this time around, we're doing something different. Here's my rough plan:
Starting this weekend, packing slips will be printed, final emergency address changes will be made (IS THIS YOU? GO EMAIL ME! [email protected], DO IT COWARD), and domestic + international orders will be sorted.
Sticker orders and freebie sticker sheets will be sorted onto packing slips, likely this Sunday or Monday.
The real fun begins: pin grading. This will happen intermittently. All pins are in, so it's time to get everything checked, backing carded, wrapped, and ready. B-grade pins will be counted and set aside for later sale, as well as a giveaway.
CUSTOM CRIMES slots will be addressed amid this, office sorting, and my other two jobs. We're expecting to jump back in the saddle for these by next week, things have been hectic but you guys need your mugshots. I will be going thru the queue in response order. Keep an eye out for emails about this, mostly in EST evenings after I slam a bunch of coffee after work and need something to do.
Orders containing custom pin tiers will go out first: you're special, congratulations! Man, I wish someone told me I was special :( Maybe then I'd be nicer on the internet. Oh well, too late.
After everything else is set, standard fulfillment will begin. We are expecting a late August to early September finish. I am giving myself a generous deadline due to [waves arms at every single complication on BIRD CRIMES and GOLDEN AGE PARROTS].
Remainder pins, stickers, and B-grades will be listed on KEN'S PIN HUSTLE for retail purchase. Here's your reminder for the future, all of my campaigns have pins at $1-2 cheaper than their website price. If you like what you see, get 'em during crowdfunding!
Tonight, I'm getting packing slips set, and starting sticker assignments. This is great, because it gives me an incentive to take all the shit from Anthrocon out of my truck and stop being a lazy piece of shit.
I don't know if I can call it a "break," but, I'm not actively cooking anything new as I finish up CRITTER CRIMES.
I'd like to run a final pin project this year, while I chip away at sampling some plush. Tariffs are making things kind of unpredictable, both on the manufacturing side and on the buyer demand end. Right now, I'm thinking of treating myself to a project of smaller (1 or 1.5") pins that are easier to grade, buy, and easier on backer wallets.
We'll see what happens. I have a lot of work to do. After Anthrocon, I'm thinking "KEEPER CRIMES" might be our next big one, featuring zoo and wildlife rehab animals known for making already-underpaid staff's lives harder. We'd start with a child endangerment otter, a biological terrorism snow leopard, and an attempted murder kangaroo... how do we feel about that?
(if you're a zookeeper, please leave your worst critters in the comments actually)
With Final Fantasy IX's 25th coming up, I'm thinking I might want to finally dip my toes into that. How do my furries feel about some teeny little Freya pins? Maybe a Beatrix for the lesbians who talk to me about Dungeon Meshi? Do you like both of those things, is there an overlap? Wanna make them kiss, and make me look at it on your itabag while I'm trying to pick my dog's meds up at Costco?
Contact me RIGHT FUCKING NOW if your address on file is not up-to-date, or you have a shop order you want included with your CC order. You know the one. [email protected].
All the GOLDEN AGE PARROTS shit is up on the HUSTLE. Go look at it. Go buy it and tell me to stick it in your pledge shipment.
Ok freaks, see you tomorrow. I have to go write fifty emails to furries.
If you are attending Anthrocon in Pittsburgh, PA, and you want to pick up PINS AND STICKERS (most custom crimes are NOT ready), email me ASAP @ [email protected]. Cutoff 7/1 6:00 PM EST.
Good evening, criminals!
So, after a grueling week of fighting with UPS about packages, FedEx came in clutch with probably the wildest, most coincidentally perfect delivery today. CRITTER CRIMES and PRIDE PARROTS are in hand!
That being said, these guys are not shipping out before I leave early Wednesday morning.
If you wanna grab your pins, send me an email before tomorrow evening during final loadout. I will do my best to accommodate and confirm pickup orders.
Otherwise, I'll see you guys there, and we'll get a start on fulfillment when I get back!
So, as of right now, CRITTER CRIMES pins are in the United States.
They hit Oakland yesterday evening, and I guess they're clearing customs over there. I'm watching tracking every few hours to see what's happening, but, you know, a watched pot never boils or whatever.
There is zero chance backers will get CRIMES or PRIDE PARROTS stuff before Anthrocon. However, I may have limited stock for at-con pickup if they get here before Tuesday night. It'll be super short notice, but, if you are going to AC and want the possibility of grabbing your stuff, please let me know at the usual email: [email protected].
I am in the throes of con prep and prepping my day jobs for me being gone for a week, so CUSTOM CRIME progress is halted till I get back on the 7th. Other than two completed artworks who requested print pickups, I sadly won't have most of them printed and ready for AC.
You a local? Keep an eye out for post about local pickup locations soon!
