The city of Lumiose is brimming with Pokémon and plenty of food to partake in! PokéBites is an enamel pin campaign featuring favorite starters and side dish filler pins for fans and foodies alike to collect. As they say, "Gotta catch 'em all!"
The streets of Lumiose City are alive with bustling carts, café aromas, and the promise of new companions. As a fresh-faced trainer, you’re here for more than just battles! You’re here to savor every second of your time in the city.
Each pocket ‘mon pin in this collection pairs perfectly with a delicious street-food treat, capturing the spirit of Lumiose’s culinary charm. Starters like Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile, alongside some Gen 1 favorites, are ready to join your team! Collect your partners, sample their snacks, and build a feast worthy of a champion.
An adventure in Lumiose wouldn't be complete without a Mega Stone! And early trainers who back the campaign in its first 48 hours will receive an exclusive Mega Stone filler pin as a free gift! (It’ll also be available as an optional add-on for those who join the journey afterward.)
I'm a practiced pin maker and longtime Pokémon enthusiast, bringing years of experience catching Pokémon crafting collectibles to the series you're seeing today! I’ve poured my love of both food and fandom into this creation, and I’ll be your guide as you explore what PokéBites has to offer.
Have questions about the pins, production, or campaign? Just ask! I’m always happy to help. You can also find me loitering around these other sites, where I like to share the latest news or updates:
When starting a new adventure, finding the perfect companions to join your team is the first order of business. Each partner PokéPin is captured in hard enamel with rose gold plating. Measuring about 1.75" long, these sturdy zinc-alloy pins feature screen-printed details, a raised logo backstamp, and two pegs with rubber clasps for secure adventuring.
Every pledge lets us level up to another unlock!
If there’s a design you’re excited to see unlocked, you can pledge for it now (even if it’s still locked). Every trainer’s support helps bring those designs to life, and you can also update your pledge anytime as new PokéPins are discovered!
Timely trainers can also grab one of two Early Bird Tiers with limited slots available:
🐤 Trainer’s Meal (Early Bird) – Build a team of 2 Pokémon + 2 Filler Pins at a discounted price!
🐦 Full Course (Early Bird) – Fill a team with 4 Pokémon + 4 Filler Pins for less!
Once these tiers sell out, they’ll be gone! so if you spot an Early Bird deal, you better hope you've got agility on your side!
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I know the enthusiasm for the classics is everlasting, so let’s give the Kanto Starters their shot to shine!
Introducing a Community Unlock Challenge that’s all about participation. Every time a backer adds any of the Kanto Starter pins (Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle) to their pledge, it counts toward the collective unlock total.
Here’s how it works:
🍃 For every 20 cumulative Kanto Starter add-ons, one of the trio will unlock for production.
🔥 Whichever Starter has the most orders at the time each milestone is reached will be the next one unlocked.
💧 All add-ons continue counting toward the next milestone, so no matter who you choose, your pledge helps bring the entire trio closer!
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Every trainer’s journey starts with a choice, and here in Lumiose, your choice determines your feast! Whether you’re grabbing a quick snack or collecting the full course, you’ll find a tier to match your appetite.
🐤 Early-Bird Tiers are available at a limited quantity, offering discounted prices on the Trainer’s Meal (2 Pokémon + 2 Filler Pins) and Full Course (4 Pokémon + 4 Filler Pins). These special tiers also include the free Mega Stone filler pin for those who back within the first 48 hours!
✨ Pokémon Pins are just $15 during the campaign (they’ll retail for around $16 after funding), and you can expand your collection anytime through Add-ons.
So choose your starter, plan your meal, and back early to grab the best rewards before they’re gone. Lumiose awaits your order! 🍱
Creating enamel pins is both an art and an investment.
Thus, roughly 60% of all funds go directly toward making the pins themselves. This covers samples, the molds, and the full production runs. Molds and samples are one-time setup costs, meaning once they’re made, future restocks become much more affordable! Another 16% goes toward packaging materials and shipping supplies, ensuring each pin arrives safely.
BackerKit allows makers like me to harness the power of the internet and its endless community to create wonderful products, and all it asks for in return is a small percentage to cover platform and payment fees. And finally, I've built in a buffer for the unexpected, from factory defects to end-of-year production surges, so that every backer receives the quality they deserve!
So how are these pins made (and why do they cost more)?
These are hard enamel pins with multiple screen-prints, so each color is hand-filled and fired, then polished flat before printed details are added in separate passes. That craftwork — plus one-time mold and sample fees — is why ~60% of funds go straight into making the pins. Once molds are covered, restocks cost less, letting this collection live on after the campaign! (See example of one of my past enamel pins below.) Oct 16 – Nov 19, 2025 → 🧭 Campaign Live
Backers pledge, share, and help unlock PokéPins and Food Fillers. (Ending on my birthday!)
Nov 20 – Early Dec 2025 → 🛍️ Pre-Order Store Open (2–3 Weeks)
Latecomers can snag rewards while final art for unlocked pins/stickers is completed.
Mid–Late Dec 2025 → 💸 Funds Received & Sampling Begins
Funds are released ~2 weeks post-campaign; pin sampling and proofing begin.
Jan – Feb 2026 → 🏭 Full Production & Packaging Prep
Manufacturing runs (≈3–4 weeks). Packaging materials and freebies arrive.
Late Feb – Mar 2026 → 🚢 Shipping from Factory to U.S.
Pins make their journey to me for grading. Transit time ≈1–3 weeks.
Mar – Apr 2026 → 🔍 Grading & Fulfillment Begins
Pins are inspected, sorted, and packed; fulfillment rolls out in waves.
Apr – May 2026 → 📦 All Orders Shipped
Backers receive their rewards, and Lumiose comes to life on pin boards everywhere! ✨
All shipping will be collected after the campaign through BackerKit’s pledge manager. This allows me to calculate the most accurate shipping rates based on your final rewards and location.
You’ll receive a Survey to confirm your address, add any last-minute items, and pay for shipping.
🌍 International Shipping
PokéBites will ship worldwide from the United States, except to the following countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Syria.
Please note that international backers are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, or import taxes charged by their country’s postal service. These fees are not included in your pledge or shipping costs and will vary by region.
🚚Domestic (U.S.) Shipping
All U.S. orders will ship via tracked USPS First Class or Priority Mail, depending on weight and order size. You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your rewards are on their way!
🧭 Shipping Timeline
Packages will be sent after all rewards are produced, inspected, and sorted, estimated March–April 2026. Backers will be updated at each milestone, so you’ll always know where your pins are on their journey from Lumiose to your mailbox. ✨
