No matter what your fandom is, no matter the world or the character or the activity, the excitement and joy we share when we build real connections through it always sparkles. That connection carries over into gathering spaces like conventions, and it's what we're here to celebrate.
This hard enamel pin series follows two friends - a cat and a dragon - as they explore a convention together. From picking up their badges to remembering to hydrate, this adventuring duo has so much to see and do!
So grab your backpacks and badges! We're going on an adventure.
"Con Adventurers" is part of Pintopia 2025, a creative celebration featuring over 175 creators launching pin and plushie projects on BackerKit from January 23 to February 13! Not only is it a great way to explore TONS of different artists and expand your pin collection, it's also gives you access to extra pin freebies just for supporting Pintopia campaigns!
Please note that I do not have a cross-collab partner this time around, but backing these pins does count toward your free Gold Pintopia 2025 pin when you back 10+ projects! The gold pin will be surveyed and shipped by the BackerKit team.
✨ Here’s how to earn exclusive Pintopia rewards:
⚔️ 2 FREE Cross Collaborative Freebies for every cross-collab pair you back (one from each creator)
🏆 1 FREE Exclusive Gold Pintopia 2025 Pin if you back 10 participating projects or more
*Check individual project pages for specific requirements. **Gold Pin unlocks require backing physical items from each project.
Meet Everett, a quiet but boldly adventurous dragon, and Rhona, a curious calico cat ready to tackle the busy weekend ahead. From picking up their badges to standing in line to remembering to hydrate, this pin series follows Everett and Rhona as they share a convention experience.
If you backed at the "COLLECTOR" pledge level, your backer reward includes a 4" x 6" charcoal drawing, matted to 5" x 7", featuring Everett and Rhona doing a convention activity. If you are backing at this level, please note:
You will be able to choose the convention activity, within reason. I will not be drawing any kind of violence (stage fighting is ok) or NSFW.
Please keep an eye out for communications from me. I will reach out within two weeks of the campaign completing to confirm the subject matter of the drawing and will send a layout sketch for approval. Sketches/subject matter must be confirmed within one month of me reaching out. Without this input, you will receive a drawing of my choosing that features the two characters.
I retain all rights to the artwork. This commissioned artwork may not be edited, redistributed, or monetized in any way without my express written permission.
First 48 Hours: Free mini sticker sheet for physical reward backers in the first 48 hours. (Note: This will be added automatically, no need to add it separately.)
Unlocked at 100 60 backers: Support Human Artists pin (When unlocked, this will be added automatically to "Collector" tier, available to choose from for all other physical tiers)
Mini sticker sheet, automatically added to physical tier backers in the first 48 hours.
"Support Human Artists" pin, with GLITTER, unlocks at 60 backers.
FUNDING GOALS!
UNLOCKED: "Experience", featuring a dragon holding convention badge (and ticket to the adventure ahead)
UNLOCKED: "Discuss," featuring a cat participating in a convention panel
UNLOCKED: "Anticipate," featuring a cat and a dragon waiting in line for an exciting experience
UNLOCKED: "Hydrate,"featuring a cat reaching into a water bottle to hydrate (again)
UNLOCKED: "Explore," featuring a cat and a dragon navigating the treasures of the exhibit hall floor
UNLOCKED: "Collect," featuring a dragon digging through a backpack filled with new treasures
UNLOCKED: 4" tall, matte, die-cut stickers of all 7 pin designs
Unlock at $4500: Unlock a set of three (3) mini, 0.75" tall, convention-themed, hard enamel filler pins
Unlock at $5500: Unlock a metal "adventure coin"
Want more convention/pin fun? Available add-ons that can be added to your pledge.
Please note that additional add-ons will be made available as goals are unlocked.
Designs shown here should be close to final but may still be subject to some small changes.
2" x 3" sticker sheet
$5 | Sticker Sheet
Sticker sheet is 2" x 3" with matte lamination. Individual stickers on the sheet will be roughly 3/4" tall
This is the *same* sticker sheet available for backers who pledge within the first 48 hours. If that is you, you do not need to add this as an add-on unless you want additional sticker sheets.
Artist Series 1, enamel pins based on my original charcoal drawings
$15 | A-Grade Hard Enamel Pin from Artist Series 1
Each pin is approximately 1.75" tall.
All pins will be A-grade and come on a backing card with two rubber clutches on the back.
MORE ADD-ONS TO UNLOCK
Once these are unlocked, they will also be available as add-ons:
4" tall, matte, die-cut stickers of all seven pin designs
JANUARY 2025: Designs Fully Drafted; FEBRUARY-MARCH 2025: Funds Received; MARCH-MAY 2025: Pin Production; JUNE-JULY 2025: Fulfillment; AUGUST 2025: Project Complete
Please note that these times are estimates and are subject to change! I have estimated the time required based on previous pins that I've ordered, but these can be impacted by any number of outside factors outside of my control. The timeline above includes some buffer time to allow for the unexpected, and I'm hopeful the timeline might actually be a bit shorter, but ultimately only time will tell.
I am committed to regularly connecting with all of you as we progress through this campaign and production so that you are in the loop every step of the way!
PAY OVER TIME IS AVAILABLE!
For this campaign, we will be trying out Backerkit's Pay Over Time feature! If your pledge is over $150, after you select a pledge and go to Checkout, you'll be given the option to pay 4 equal interest-free monthly installments of your pledge total over the course of 4 months.
If you select Pay Over Time, you acknowledge that:
You understand that your rewards will not qualify for shipment until you have paid in full. *THIS MAY EXTEND THE OVERALL TIMELINE FOR YOU*
You understand that any partial payments made are not eligible for a refund.
You understand that you will not be able to access the pledge manager survey until after you have paid in full. REMINDER: Shipping will be an additional charge that is charged separately through this survey!
Please note that shipping will be charged during the survey AFTER the campaign ends and SEPARATELY through your BackerKit survey. Shipping is based on dimensions and weight, but some general estimates for shipping cost is below:
USA Based Shipping Estimated Cost: $5-$15
International: $10-$30
UK: Through Etsy after the campaign only, please use the UK reservation tier
If you are in the UK and are interested in the pins, please use the UK reservation pledge tier. No physical rewards will be sent through the BackerKit survey. A custom Etsy listing will be made after the campaign for you based on your choices.
I plan for shipping to be through USPS and will not be shipping to any country USPS does not ship to. Additionally, due to current regulations, I will be unable to ship to countries in the EU at this time.
Please Remember When Pledging:
Please make sure you provide an accurate shipping address on the survey! I will not be responsible if your package is lost or misdelivered due to address issues.
For allbackersoutside the USA, please note that you'll be responsible for any customs/import taxes/fees - BackerKit will not collect these fees.
Project timelines and shipping costs are estimates and will be charged after the campaign ends through the BackerKit survey.
My name is Amber and I'm a multidisciplinary storyteller (artist, writer, designer) based out of Minnesota. I've been a pin collector since 2008, a convention volunteer since 2015, and a convention artist since 2016. The first pins I designed and produced were actually for a local Minnesota convention, done in 2023, and I designed and produced my own first pins based on my original artwork in 2024.
I'm so excited to bring this new original set of pins to you that celebrate these wonderful fandom events!
