Choose a pledge level for the number of pins you’d like. After the campaign, I’ll send a BackerKit survey where you can select your favorites from the unlocked designs. You don’t need to choose your specimens when you first pledge!

Only unlocked designs will be available in the reward survey. If your favorite stays locked, you’ll need to choose another available specimen. If you’re backing specifically for one design, keep an eye on its funding goal before the campaign ends.

Unlocking a specimen adds another design you can choose. Your reward still includes the number of pins listed in your pledge level. Any bonus items will have their own clearly stated eligibility requirements.

Yes! All 12 main specimens are inspired by real ocean animals. Their proportions, expressions, and some colors are stylized for the artwork. The field notes introduce the real biology behind each design, while the expedition notes are just little jokes. Our submarine is a playful expedition mascot and isn’t part of the 12 animal specimens.

The main collection is planned in hard enamel with gold plating. Depending on the design, finishes may include transparent or translucent enamel, pearl, glitter, glow-in-the-dark accents, and printed details. Each specimen’s description lists its planned finishes. Small adjustments may be needed during manufacturer proofing.

Most specimens measure 2 to 2.25 inches along their longest side. The Giant Phantom Jelly is planned at 2.5 inches. The Giant Squid is planned as a larger 3-inch finale pin, with its final size awaiting manufacturer confirmation. Please check the individual specimen descriptions for details. The artwork on this page isn’t shown at actual size.

Yes! Each enamel pin will come on its own specimen backing card, with information about the animal that inspired it. The cards are part of the pin’s packaging and are included with your pin.

Not yet. This campaign will help fund their production. The images currently shown are artwork and design previews. I’m planning to work with Alchemy Merch and will share production progress as the pins come to life.

The previews show the intended designs, but screens and physical materials display colors differently. Transparent, pearl, glitter, and glow finishes can also look different depending on the lighting. Small changes to lines, colors, or details may be needed for manufacturing. I’ll share meaningful changes in campaign updates.

Shipping is charged separately through BackerKit after the campaign. Your charge will depend on your destination and final order. Please check the campaign’s shipping section for estimates and available destinations before backing.

The current estimated shipping window is January 11–29, 2027. That’s when I’m aiming to send packages, not when they’re guaranteed to arrive. Production, freight, or replacement issues may affect the schedule, and I’ll post updates if anything changes. Late surveys or unpaid balances may delay individual orders.

Please contact me through BackerKit with your order information and clear photos of the issue. If the packaging was damaged, include a photo of that too. I’ll review what happened and work with you on a solution. Please keep the item and packaging while we sort it out.

I’ll post updates through BackerKit as the project moves through surveys, manufacturing, inspection, and shipping. Please watch for BackerKit emails and check your spam folder so you don’t miss your survey or any requests about your order.

They’re separate rewards. Into the Abyss extras, such as the Founding Explorer sticker or submarine acrylic pin, will have their own availability and eligibility details in the Expedition Extras section. The Super League of Science sticker follows the event’s rules. Qualifying for one reward doesn’t automatically qualify you for the others.

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