BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
Will you be making X kind of dragon?
Dragons not already listed are outside the scope of this campaign, sorry! As for what I might make in the future, I don't want to get anyone's hopes up and then never deliver, so assume anything is possible but not much is probable given the cost! If there is a particular dragon you absolutely have to have please check out the custom level.
What should I know about the custom dragon plush level?
All of the information related to this reward is compiled on the trello made especially for this purpose. Here are the most important cards: What we will and won't hatch: https://trello.com/c/oQDVW113 General Incubation Information: https://trello.com/c/algd00pj
Can I buy the stickers, keychains, and buttons after the campaign?
All stickers, keychains and buttons that were made for Comet & Friends are campaign exclusive. They will not be for sale again after this! Consider adding anything you know you want on the Add-Ons tab, it's the best way to nip any chance of forgetting in the bud and you won't be charged until the campaign ends.
What are the specs on the plush?
All plush are made of new material, with 100% polyester fabric and stuffing. Standard size plush are 20 inches, jumbo are 40 inches. Jumbo dragons come unstuffed and with a belly zipper. All of them come with a soft rubber coated wire in the wings to help maintain shape. Certain extremities (fins, ears, wings,) have squishy foam for form. All the details on these dragons are fabric or embroidery. They will come with hang tags and tush tags. These are not visible on the prototypes, so keep that in mind!
How do I wash these plush?
Ideally by hand, in cold water, and using a mild, bleach-free detergent! For plush that can't be unstuffed, try to submerge as little as possible and only scrub the area that needs it (spot clean.) For plush that can have the stuffing removed, it is also best to unstuff them before washing and replace soiled stuffing instead of re-using it. In either case, let them dry in a place with actively moving air and ideally low humidity. I use floor fans for this purpose.
What happens with any extra funds?
I plan to put EVERYTHING made on the backerkit in to making plush. That means increasing the order size for these 5 designs, developing more designs I think you'd like, and keeping Lairbrew's plush-related side of things operating! I'm always happy to be making more cuddly dragons and am always looking at new projects.
Who/What is Lairbrew?
What: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lairbrew It's a little ttrpg fan shop run by me since opening in Jan. 2020! Lairbrew started with just 25 stickers of a single design, but now on Etsy alone we have over 3.3k sales and have maintained a 5 star review average since opening. Check out our reviews if you want an idea of how I handle my business (or if you just want to see cute photos of my plush in their new homes!) Most of our business is conducted online, but we just started doing shows this year! Who: Hi! I'm October (they/them,) a queer and disabled creator and the artist behind these plush designs! Coppers are my fav dragons and bard is my fav class. I started making a lot of art once I started playing TTRPGs, especially once I became a GM. Now I wear all the hats that keep Lairbrew going!
How will shipping work?
All shipping charges will be calculated based on your address and pledge items. It will be collected in addition to your total pledge amount during pledge management. Shipping materials and handling are both free, and I make no profit on shipping! International backers are responsible for additional fees associated with location, such as VAT. General Package Information: Both standard and jumbo sizes ship in tear-resistant polybags by default. Particularly large orders will be shipped boxed. Balled paper is used as void-filler. Standard size plush ship fully stuffed, and jumbo size plush ship unstuffed. Packages with only buttons, stickers, or keychains will ship in a padded envelope. All packages ship from IL in the US. Packages will come with tracking. Your plush will probably arrive with the wires in the wings a bit bent out of shape, and stuffing might shift in stuffed plush. A good massage should fix both problems! In case of trouble: If you have a problem with your shipment, contact [email protected] and it'll be taken care of! There are no refunds, returns, or exchanges, but if you got the wrong package, have a missing item, or accidentally received a b-grade item, it will be made right with replacement. I'm happy to fix mistakes with no fuss so please don't be nervous about reaching out! I will not replace packages that go missing in the post or are damaged by shipping. I pack items with sufficient protection and send them out with tracking, which is the best I can do. Please consider insurance for your package if you are concerned with these possibilities!
What are the goals?
Comet the Red Fire Dragon and the campaign are succesfully funded at $13,000 Nova the Blue Storm Dragon unlocks at $18,500 Terra the Green Forest Dragon unlocks at $24,000 Eclipse the Black Swamp Dragon unlocks at $29,500 Aurora the White Tundra Dragon at $35,000 Then we'll go in the reverse order to unlock JUMBOS: Jumbo Aurora unlocks at $40,500 Jumbo Eclipse unlocks at $46,000 Jumbo Terra unlocks at $51,500 A restock of Jumbo Novas unlocks at $57,000 A restock of Jumbo Comets unlocks at $62,500! Any further stretch goals are a secret for now! Funding use: Plush Manufacturing, 46.9% Safety testing for the plush, 17.8% Shipping plush overseas, 17.2% (This means just making the plush is 81.9% of costs.) Campaign Promotion, 10% Backerkit Fees, 5% Campaign Rewards, 2.0% Fulfillment Materials, 1.2%