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Pema Illustrate
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5 days ago

Project Update: Update: Mass Production Underway!!! (Plus extra stuff)

Sorry, it's been a bit, but I'm back with a big update, that being Mass Production For The Baby Stars Is Underway!

Proof Of Mass Production:

Sorry, I can't share more details, since sharing anything else would be me doxxing myself. Which is something I don't wanna do.

I know this was a long time coming, and I'm sorry for the delays in mass production. As I said before, I am a one-person team, and as cool as I feel about accomplishing things by myself, I am still one person, so what I do takes a lot of work—especially considering I have a day job as well!

With all that said, the manufacturer said production of the plushies will take 30 days, and another 30 days to ship the plushies to me. So we're still on time for the ship-out date being late September!

Also, I finished up my most recent con. Here are some photos I took from the event!
The reason I'm not saying the name of said events is that I didn't have the best time at it. If you follow me on my socials, then you probably already know the backstory. So if you're really interested in details, then check my Insta or Bluesky. But at the very least, I got to meet some incredible artists and some amazing voice actors as well. So the trip wasn't a total bust.

That's everything for now. Thank you for your patience, and as always, thank you for your support. Tbh, I never imagined that a little design like mine would grow into such a big thing. Next update I make should be a bit sooner, but it will also have a poll with it too. It's about what's to come after the BackerKit! I hope you guys are as excited as I am. Love you, guys! 
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PROJECT UPDATE
Pema Illustrate
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about 1 month ago

Project Update: Update: All The Babies Are Done! (+Extra Stuff)

Hi guys, as I said in the last update, I wouldn't have anything until I had something really big to share! And I do!
I'm happy to say that all the prototypes are done! Including the egg pouch!!!
Just to note, the egg pouch will still have the vinyl Window, but in this image, they forgot to add it in! It will also have a bigger key ring as well!! With all the babies officially done. Mass production is underway! Right now, I'm just finishing up the final order sheet and will send it over soon!

Also Cards!!!
As you guys can see, all the cards are done! Including that gold foil! I'm sorry if the pics aren't the best; the weather is pretty bad today.

I'm happy with how everything's coming along, and I hope you guys are as excited as I am!

And on a side note, I have some important Shop things to share too! First off, I'm offering Plush Comms in my Vgen. So if you need help designing a plush, I'm now open for that. As much as I like making plushies, I love designing them too!!!
https://vgen.co/Pema_Illustrate
Plus, any money from this would really help with my Con Stuff. Con Stuff? Yup, my first show of the year will be at Toonfushion Raleigh!! I'm super excited, this is my first time going this far for an event, and the Baby Stars will have a designated area at my booth!! If any of you guys going, I hope to see you there. Plus, I'll be showing off some new chibis as well!
What can I say, I'm a sucker for TADC and Saja Boys!
That's pretty much it for this update. I hope you all are as excited as I am, and as always, thank you for your support!! I would have never gotten this far without you all! 
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PROJECT UPDATE
Pema Illustrate
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about 2 months ago

Project Update: Update: Egg Carrying Pouch Sample (Plus Fixes!!!)

Hey guys, here are the sample images I got for the Egg Carrying Pouch! 
Overall, I'm happy with how it looks, but there are definitely changes to be made. Especially with the holding ring. I hate to say, but it looks like it's about to break off...

But enough chit chat, here are my fix notes!

I hope you guys like how things are coming out. After all these fixes are done and I can approve them all, I'm ready to move on to mass production. I'll have an update with all the finalized designs together, so stay tuned for that when it comes out! 

As always, thank you for your support, patience, and love, you guys! 
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PROJECT UPDATE
Pema Illustrate
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2 months ago

Project Update: Update: Lucid & Nightmare Star Plush Samples (Plus Fixes!!!)

Hey guys, as the title states, here are the first sample images for Lucid and Nightmare Star! 
Again, as you guys can see, there are definitely a lot of changes to be made. So instead of typing everything out, here's a handy dandy FIX DOC!!!
Like with the others, the main things that are gonna be changing are the plushies' colors and embroidery colors, too. I really wanted the plushies to have more of a soft pastel look.

Fixes are underway, and once all the samples are finalized, then I and the manu can move onto mass producing these little guys. Also, for surveys, 93% of you guys completed it! Which is great, but some of you...not naming names, cause I can't, have not filled it out!!! That is 7% of you!! 7%!!!

That's the difference between 50 Shining Star plushies or 60 Shining Star Plushies. That's the difference between 20 or 40 egg pouches!!! So please make sure to fill them out. Or don't and never receive your little baby star... Forever in dream seed field...waiting to be adopted...

But enough of the jokes, make sure to fill out your survey, and as always, thank you all so much for your love and support. I'm not sure when the next update will be, but hopefully it won't be too long.
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PROJECT UPDATE
Pema Illustrate
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2 months ago

Project Update: Update: Sweet & Lavender Star Plush Samples (Plus Fixes!!!)

Hi guys. Sorry, this update took a bit to come out. I wanted it to come out sooner, but I was on vacation! I've been saving up for a vacation for a while now, and I finally got my chance to go! I'm happy to say that other than this campaign, it has been the happiest I've been in a while.

But enough of that, you guys are here for the meat of the update, that being the sample images of Baby Sweet and Lavender Star! Here they are!!!
So first off, not bad for the first phase, but definitely a lot of changes need to be made. So instead of explaining everything to you guys, here's an easy-to-follow doc I made to explain the changes I'd like to make to my Manu! 
Overall, a lot of changes need to be made! But development is going smoothly, and hopefully we'll get fixes for these soon! 

Again, sorry for the late update! Thank you all so much for your support and love. As always, it means the world, and if you guys have any questions, please feel free to reach out or comment below! 
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