MindytheTurtle
CREATOR
1 day ago
Project Update: Update: Designs for Collections have been COMPLETED!! + Timeline Update
Hello everyone,
I want to thank you all again for your patience. Things have still been rough, but thankfully, I'm doing better mentally. It definitely has slowed my progress down more than I would have liked, but I'm definitely trying my best to keep chugging forward and fulfilling the project!
What's next:
I want to thank you all again for your patience. Things have still been rough, but thankfully, I'm doing better mentally. It definitely has slowed my progress down more than I would have liked, but I'm definitely trying my best to keep chugging forward and fulfilling the project!
What's next:
Complete design for crows, magical cats, constellation, and cerberus collection- Complete and issue out the surveys for everyone, so I can start getting a count of how many needs to be ordered
- Add the axolotl and mushroom crystal cave collection as potential unlocks. The mini pins, large pin, and bag will be separated as well as a discounted combined collection.
- Order the bags and pins! There are some improvements that I would like to make to the bags.
Updated Timeline: (modified from the project timeline)
January - Project Funding StartFebruary - Project Funding EndMarch - Complete designs for the collection- April - Production Start for ita bags and enamel pins
- July/Aug - Enamel Pins production completed and shipped to me
- Aug/Sept - Ita Bags production completed and shipped to me
- October - Receive all items and start grading
- October/November - Start fulfilling pledges. Completion estimated to be December if there are no issues.
Modifications to Bags:
- Top strap will be slightly shorter with it sew into the top seam to make handling easier.
- Little metal feet will be added at the bottom of the bag to help prevent the bag from touching the floor as much.
- Reinforcement will be added to the back and bottom of the bag to make it more stable. I believe this will also help with preventing the pleather of cracking as quickly.
Unlocked Collection:
Modifications: I changed the pose for Desi to the winged angel cat because it was a pretty popular pose.
Large pin special features:
- background will be transparent enamel
- moon and stars will have glow power
Modifications: I added the astrology sign to the corresponding constellation, and the constellation has been modified to the proper house order.
Large pin special features:
- background will be transparent enamel
- non-screenprinted colours will have glow powder
- metal will have rainbow plating
Large pin special features:
- background will have transparent enamel
- moon will have glow powder
Potential Unlocks through pre-orders & surveys:
To unlock each item, there will be a minimum requirement of at least 30 orders of each item. If it is unable to reach the minimum order quantity, the pledges will be modified so no one is charge for locked items.
Large pin special features:
- Flames will have transparent enamel
- Metal will be black nickel plating
Large pin special feature:
- Blue glitter snow globe effect
Pre-Order Store:
My focus right now will be preparing the surveys, submitting them to Backerkit for review, and sending them out in two phases for everyone to complete. Phase 1 is the smoke test to a couple of individuals to ensure there are no questions, and Phase 2 is sending the surveys out to everyone. Please do not delay on completing the survey because I will need the numbers to ensure I order the proper quantity of each item (especially the bags).
Once I submit the survey to the Backerkit team to review, I'll start preparing the pre-order store for launch. Another update will be provided when the pre-order store is open.
tldr: The pre-order store will be open starting early to middle of next week.
Thank you all for your patience with me, and I do hope this update reassures everyone that I'm still working on fulfilling the project.
Please stay happy, healthy, and safe <3
Mindy
MindytheTurtle
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