Project Update: 35 of 193 packages sent!
I know this project has been slow but figured I should at least update you on what the backend looks like. I also don't think I have 193 backers but the send and remind thing is forever broken so I'll get a more accurate number as the project comes closer to completion.
I have not received any tariff bills so far from UPS or FedEx (Pintopia project is basically complete once the freebies arrive) so fingers crossed that continues to be the case. I will be setting aside the keychain plush in packages for this project so as things can be sent, they will be.
Someone else said their plush was tariffed $7,800 from UPS. Obviously this situation has been kinda evolving at a crazy pace so plush on my end may just be on hold. I tend to order 200 of each design since that is my manufacturers minimum. We currently need to get Toby, Owlbear, Kitsune, Fox and Gryphon into production. This tends to be around $4k-$5k per design. If we assume each large plush order will be $5k, that's $25k for the total and at 2.5x the cost I can't reasonably afford the tariffs on that even if we dip into personal funds to cover the difference. Anyways, I will keep you updated. This project will get completed. I want this stuff produced as much as you guys do lol.
Thank you for your patience!
If you missed Pintopia, while I am still waiting on remakes of Taco dragons and a few cats (I received enough to fill the project but not the full quantity I ordered), whatever extras I do have will be posted on site for purchase. I will try and keep my prices pretty close to what they are now anyways since I had already increased prices last year in anticipation for a lot of this. I will be using any extra funds raised from sales for making the plush from this project. My next convention is Momocon in Atlanta. My collab partner for Pintopia (Wisparia) will be there with me as well some come meet us if you'll be attending!
I think one of you from this project actually came up to me at Detour? Or maybe I am wrong about which project was backed lol but thank you for stopping by! I do appreciate it!
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