A L Raden

CREATOR

5 days ago

Project Update: Final Updates Before Surveys Close in THREE DAYS!

Hi there, Adventurers!

Surveys are wrapping up and production continues! Take a look below at what's happening now:

Half of the pins are in proofing/production, stickers have arrived, but the mini pins are going away.
Surveys are locking in THREE DAYS!
ICYMI: There is a Local Pickup option for some backers
Reminders for UK Backers/Collector Tiers

Production Continues - Without the Mini Pin Set

As of earlier this week, designs have been mostly finalized and production has OFFICIALLY begun!

All stickers (including the mini sticker sheet!) have ARRIVED! Woo!
The first four pins (Hydrate, Discuss, Collect, and Anticipate) have been ordered. Proofs for Hydrate, Discuss, and Collect have been APPROVED and all three pins are in production. Proofs are still being finalized for Anticipate.
The last three pins (Experience, Explore, and Support Human Artists) should be heading into the proofing process within the next week or two.

Unfortunately, with tariffs and trade issues impacting things the way they are, I am not going to be able to move the mini pin set into production. I will be working to remove these from the store and from any orders that included them before orders lock on Monday. You should also be able to remove them yourselves, if you wish.

If you were really hoping for these mini pins, please note that I haven't fully given up on them! My hope is to continue this Con Adventurer series in the future with all new convention activities. We can give these little filler pins a try again then!

Surveys are Due in THREE DAYS on APRIL 21

82% of surveys have been answered so far - thank you so much! I sent reminders today to anyone who hadn't filled out their survey yet. PLEASE remember to fill out your survey if you haven't already! I cannot send you your pins/rewards without the survey being complete.

If your pledge failed, you still have the opportunity to correct it during the survey. You can check to see if your payment had gone through by going to "Your Pledges & Surveys" and clicking on "View Pledge" next to the Con Adventurers campaign.
If you backed using Pay Over Time, you will not receive the survey yet! Surveys are not sent to Pay Over Time orders until the full pledge balance is paid. That's either once the four months is up or the full pledge payment is paid, whichever comes first. At that time, you should receive an automatic invite to the survey.
You will not be charged for any additional add-ons right away. They will be charged after surveys are locked. I will send a 48-hour warning on April 19 and officially lock surveys on April 21. Cards will be charged at that time.

In Case You Missed It, "Local Pickup" is an Option for Some Backers

If you're local to Minnesota, I wanted to make sure you were aware that there IS a "Local Pickup" option for shipping. You can save on shipping and choose "Local Pickup" if you know you will be at one of the LIVE events where I am vending in 2025 and would like to stop by my booth to pick up at the convention. Right now, upcoming live events I will be at in person include:

JULY 3-6: CONvergence | Minneapolis, MN
JULY 12-13: Range FanCon | Virginia, MN
NOVEMBER 7-9: Twin Cities Con | Minneapolis, MN

I'll note that I can't guarantee that the pins will arrive in time before those dates, but everything is proceeding according to our original timeline at this time. You also don't need to choose "Local Pickup" as an option if you don't want to, of course! I'm happy to ship to you and you'll likely receive them earlier if so! But wanted to make sure all were aware that this is an option.

Reminder: Next Steps for Backers in the UK

If you backed at the "Overseas: UK Reservation" pledge level, a reminder that there will be a reminder for next steps - with links! - in the survey. Ultimately, I'll need you to reach out to me via Etsy *after you've completed your survey* so we can create your order. We'll be using the original pledge level pricing/pricing in the pre-order store, for reference, and we are working toward the same April 21 date.

Reminder: Next Steps for Collector Tiers

If you backed at the "Collector" pledge level, I emailed you directly regarding your commission drawing on Saturday, March 8. There is also a reminder in the survey to look out for an email from me.

Sketches/subject matter for the commission drawing MUST be confirmed by May 4. I extended the deadline by one month due to some strains on my own time in March while I prepared for WonderCon, but I don't expect to move this date again. Once we've connected on the convention activity, I'll send a layout sketch for approval. I can do up to two rounds of revisions on the sketches before the May 4 deadline. If I do not hear from you by that date, you will receive a drawing of my choosing featuring the two characters.
Your pledge will include the "Support Human Artists" pin automatically. I'm going to see if I can add them to your pledge on the back end so that you see that in the survey, but

I think that's it for now! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions. Talk soon!

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