Hi Shroomie gang! Another short and sweet (but exciting) update for you guys:

All plushies have been delivered to me now, and quality checking and pin packing has begun :) I'm also stoked to share a sneak peek at the freebie pins that we've been packaging thus far. As previously mentioned, the enamel pins will ship each individually wrapped in their plastic / bubble bags from the manufacturer ... that is, all pins except for the FREEBIES! Thanks to some of your guys' feedback, I understand that saving one pin card back from a project you love can be a fun collection piece or even an artsy backdrop for your pin(s). So, while all of the main pins that you ordered will be in their default bags, any freebie pin(s) that come with your order will be packaged on a crisp new backing card! 🤩✨ Check them out:

🥰 A few more pics of the pin unboxing and quality checking:

There are still a small handful of people with outstanding balances and incomplete surveys. If you're one of the 9 backers who need to fix their payment method, please see 👉 BackerKit's FAQ on Failed Payments 👈 and update your card on file ASAP, otherwise your order will not ship out. Similarly, if you're in the group of 6 remaining backers that haven't filled out the Shroomie Shoppe - Reward Survey yet, you also need to complete this as soon as possible in order to receive any of the items that you pledged for. Thank you for taking the time to attend to this, as it helps us all to win :)
 

Since orders have been finalized and locked, I've gone through everyone's pledges and have manually added freebie pins based on your new order total (i.e. add-on purchases). So, if you previously didn't meet the $50 or $100 threshold for a freebie pin, but later purchased add-ons that increased your overall spent amount and now meet one or both thresholds, the correlating freebie pins should now appear in the list of items that you'll be receiving :)👍 Everyone's cart should be accurate now, but please feel free to double check and let me know if you think you're missing a freebie. 

One other final note and question to leave you guys with. As you may know from the previous update, my manufacturer shipped some blush product for me to apply the little rosy cheeks to each Shroomie plush by hand, since they weren't able to get it right at the factory. I've been doing some tests with both their blush (and some of my own) here at home, and I have a new longevity concern to bring to your attention.
 

✦ If carefully applied, the blush doesn't smear or rub off by the touch. However, it does seem to fade a little bit after applied and handled. More importantly, the blush definitely comes off when the fabric gets washed / wet. It's also nearly invisible on the mini red plushie, since the colors of the blush and fabric are so similar. So, it's mostly a detail for the larger blue Shroomie.

 

I've been feeling pretty torn over this, since the thought of removing a design detail isn't my favorite. But at the same token, I would hate for you guys to deal with a poor-quality detail that likely won't last forever. It was my understanding originally that the manufacturer applied the blush by an airbrushed paint, but it turns out it's a hand-applied, brushed-on blush (which is cute, but not necessarily permanent). So, I ask for your input and feedback once again: can you live without the blush on the plushies, or is it worth having it, even if it fades / washes off with time? (Cast your vote in the poll below.)

Thank you once again, with all my heart, for your continued support and shared joy of this project! :) My incredible helping hands and I are doing everything to make sure that your new Shroomies get packed safely with love, and that they start their voyage through the mail to you as soon as possible. Reminder: you'll receive an automated email with your tracking number once your shipping label has been created and your order is getting packed. Keep an eye out for it in the coming weeks!

Until then, stay shroomy~ 💪🍄

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