Question 1

I'm also backing Max's Pride in the Pages campaign on Kickstarter! How does combined reward shipping work?

Accepted Answer

Backers who support both of made by max design’s January campaigns will have the option to combine shipping for their rewards. Backers who opt in to this  offer will:
- Be charged for shipping during the pledge manager of  Pride in the Pages

- Receive a credit to cover the shipping fees of their pledge for this campaign

- Receive all of their rewards from Pride in the Pages during fulfillment of this campaign

Question 2

How do I get free pins?

Accepted Answer

There are FIVE free mini pins you can earn by supporting this campaign!

1. Pledge in the first 48 hours to get a free Midnight Release Mini Pin

2. Help the campaign reach $10,000 to get a free Bookwyrm mini pin

3 & 4. Support this campaign AND Spirits in the Waves by Arledge Comics to get a "Protect Your Stories" Magpie pin and Mythology Bookcase pin set

5. Support this campaign AND Made by Max Design's Pride in the Pages campaign on Kickstarter to get a free heart mug mini pin

You can also get free bookmarks by supporting 3+ Pintopia 2026 campaigns participating in the Bookworm Banner!

Question 3

How do I select Deluxe Edition pins for my rewards?

Accepted Answer

Backers will be able to upgrade their Bookcase pins to Deluxe Editions during the post-campaign survey and pledge manager. All Deluxe Edition pins will use the same molds as their standard editions but have added special effects like glitter, pearl powder, and glow in the dark pigments. Deluxe Edition pins will cost +$3 per pin. Backers at the Complete Collection tier will be able to upgrade all of their Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library pins for no additional cost!

Question 4

What are you doing to improve the fulfillment process?

Accepted Answer

The 2025 Bookshelves for Bibliophiles campaign was Max's largest crowdfunding yet and he's hoping for an even bigger project this year! To minimize shipping delays, this campaign has budgeted some additional funds to pay other local artist(s) to assist with fulfillment. More pairs of hands will hopefully mean quicker grading, packaging, and fulfillment of campaign rewards.

Question 5

How does the Librarian tier work?

Accepted Answer

As a Librarian backer, you'll get to help curate the collection for your fellow pin enthusiasts! This pledge tier includes 1 Bookshelf Mini Pin, 1 3" vinyl sticker of your custom design, and all eligible freebies.

How it works:
1. Towards the end of the campaign, you will receive the link to a short survey. This is where you'll name a new genre and can share your ideas for books, references, colors, and other design elements.

2. Max will review your form, research the genre, and create a brand new Bookshelf Mini Pin based on your ideas.

3. The new genre will become available to all backers during the post-campaign Backer Survey!

Logistical notes and restrictions:
You must complete the form and fix any "failed payment" errors for your pledge by 3/1/2026 or your pledge will be cancelled.

The custom pin design will match the style and level of detail of the rest of the Bookshelves for Bibliophiles collection.

Although you get to provide input, the final design of the pin will be at Max's discretion. There is no grantee that all of the ideas and references you provide will be able to make it into the final design.

Designs will include references, but will not include intellectual property in a way that constitutes anything other than "fan art."

Made by Max Designs is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Max reserves the right to decline requests and/or cancel pledges if they do not align with the values and themes of his brand.

Question 6

How does the Publisher tier work?

Accepted Answer

As a Publisher, you'll get to work with Max to create a completely custom and exclusive run of bookshelf pins! This pledge tier includes 30 custom Bookshelf Mini Pins, 10 3" vinyl stickers of your bookshelf design, and all eligible freebies. All Publisher tier designs will use the same template mold, but the designs for each element will be fully customizable through screen-printing.
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How it works:
1. Towards the end of the campaign, you will receive the link to a short survey. This is where you'll get to share your ideas for your custom bookshelf pins. You will be prompted to provide ideals for colors, themes, references/iconography, and any text you want include on your pins. You will also have the option to upload or email reference images. You may use up to 8 enamel colors and 2 screen printing colors for your design. You can also request metallic gold or silver colored metal instead of the standard black.

2. Once you submit your form, Max will begin designing your custom pins. You will have two opportunities to review the design and provide feedback.
First review: You will be provided with a digital sketch of the design and a color pallet to provide feedback on. This will be the ideal time to catch any miscommunications and ensure the bookshelf layout is to your liking before Max continues with linework.
Second review: You may provide feedback and request minor color and design adjustments.
Additional reviews: major revisions/redraws after the second review is approved may require an additional $20 redesign fee.

3. You will receive a full run of 30 pins, made just for you! You will have the option to purchase additional pins during the post-campaign survey.

Logistical notes and restrictions:
You must complete the form and fix any "failed payment" errors for your pledge by 3/1/2026 or your pledge will be cancelled.

The custom pin design will match the style and level of detail of the rest of the Bookshelves for Bibliophiles collection. The designs on these pins will be screen printed, which means that small details may need to be adjusted based on manufacturer feedback. Because of the manufacturing process, colors may also vary slightly on the finished designs. If you have specific brand colors incorporated into the design, please provide pantone keys for reference.

Designs can include references, but will not include intellectual property in a way that constitutes anything other than "fan art." Exceptions to this rule can be made if you are the owner of the intellectual property and authorize its use (example: you're an author and want exact iconography from your books included).

Made by Max Designs is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Max reserves the right to decline requests and/or cancel pledges if they do not align with the values and themes of his brand.

Question 7

How does the Retailer tier work?

Accepted Answer

This tier is meant for retailers with existing online or brick and mortar stores who are looking to purchase stickers or pins from this campaign at wholesale prices. Pins from the 2025 series Bookshelves for Bibliophile campaign will also be available for wholesale. The $50 pledge price will be treated as a deposit towards the items you intend to purchase and you will receive it as a credit during the pledge manager.

This pledge level is only be available to companies in the United States. Backers at this tier will be asked to provide a Resell Certificate/Tax Exempt Certificate during the pledge manager.

Question 8

Will art prints be avalible?

Accepted Answer

Art prints of all 25 Bookcase designs from both campaigns will be available as post-campaign stretch goals during the pledge manager. Designs that are ordered by at least three backers will be made into prints and you won't be charged for any items that did not meet the minimum order requirements. All prints will be 4"x6" and professionally printed on heavy duty textured cardstock.

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