Cat and dragon pals explore a geeky convention together - expanding on the original series of 6 pins to capture more convention activities, including cosplay and gaming.
Meet Everett, a quiet but boldly adventurous dragon, and Rhona, a curious calico cat ready to tackle the busy weekend ahead. From crafting cosplay to gaming together, this pin series follows our cat and dragon friends as they experience a convention together.
I have a breakdown of unlock goals and more information about the freebies in other sections below, but I've always found it helpful to see a summary of all the designs all together at some point, so here we go!
The main six pins in this series will capture new, exciting convention activities the friends can experience together, including:
Charge: Our devices help us stay connected - keep them charged!
Delight: One of the most fun ways we connect with other fans, by exchanging little trinkets like badge ribbons or mini ducks!
Play: Gaming, whether tabletop or video games
Relax: We know con days are BUSY days, but taking some time to just chill is important, too!
Snack: Because we all need a quick refuel. Remember to eat!
Transform: Celebrating cosplay and costuming
Core pins for series 2 of Con Adventurers.
Freebies for Con Adventurers 2 campaign!
Please note that all of these will be added automatically if you meet the freebie requirements, no need to add them separately! These two rewards are also available for purchase as an add-on.
Early Backers (for those who back in the first 48 hours): Convention days are fun days, but also long days. And early days! Wake up for fun with this 1.5" tall hard enamel pin dedicated to caffeine.
Returning Backers: Badge ribbons aren't just fun for badges! This 4x6 sticker sheet features multiple badge ribbons filled with convention fun. Each "ribbon" is roughly 1.5" wide.
ARTIST CROSS-COLLABORATION
This year I'm so thrilled to be collaborating with Robot Dragon Studios for some extra fun! Their campaign - "Piles of Plush - Buster & Murphy Frankencorgi Edition" - will feature the cutest frankencorgi plush, along with hair claws, plush keychains, and pins!
If you back both of our projects, you'll receive two additional pins for free:
1.5" tall, hard enamel "Make New Friends" pin from me, featuring our cat and dragon convention-goers with a new corgi friend
Frankencorgi head soft enamel pin with screenprinted details from Robot Dragon Studios
Our initial goal is $1000! This funds the project and unlocks the first hard enamel pin, set of 3 mini pins, and bonus backer rewards. Our initial goals, which would unlock the full base set of series 2 pins, are mapped out below!
UNLOCKED: TRANSFORM, 1.5" hard enamel pin
UNLOCKED: Set of three 0.75" hard enamel filler pins
UNLOCKED: PLAY, 1.5" hard enamel pin
UNLOCKED: SNACK, 1.5" hard enamel pin
UNLOCKED: RELAX, 1.5" hard enamel pin
UNLOCKED: CHARGE, 1.5" hard enamel pin
UNLOCKED: SNACK, 1.5" hard enamel pin
JANUARY 2026: Designs Fully Drafted; FEBRUARY 2026: Funds Received/Surveys Sent; MARCH-APRIL 2026: Pin Production; MAY-JUNE 2026: Fulfillment; SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Project Complete and Closed
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!
ON CLOSING DATE: It is my goal to get you your pledge rewards as quickly as possible, but I am unable to ship the rewards if surveys or payments are incomplete. At the closing date - roughly three months after completed pledge rewards have been shipped - any incomplete pledges will be considered a donation to the campaign and rewards will no longer be able to be redeemed. Reminders will be communicated regularly as we go!
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 in 2023, I designed and produced my own first pins based on my original artwork in 2024, and successfully ran my first crowdfunded pin campaign (Con Adventurers) for Backerkit's 2025 Pintopia.
I'm so excited to bring this new original set of pins to you that celebrate the fun, community, and adventure of conventions!
There are so many great projects in Pintopia this year! Take a look at a few I'm loving below:
📌 Pintopia 2026
Pintopia 2026 / Pins • Plushies • Ita Bags
This project is participating in the BackerKit event Pintopia 2026, a celebration of enamel pin, plushie and ITA bag project featuring an all-star lineup of creators crowdfunding together from January 22 – February 12, 2026.
