Greetings Hoarders,

I come bearing great news. Funds have been received, and we are on to the next step in this epic quest. I have submitted my surveys for review by the amazing Backerkit team, and within a day or so, surveys will find their way to you. There will be a smoke test sent out to 5% today/tomorrow to make sure there aren't any traps or surprises, with the rest going out in about 2 days. 

Important note: You won't be charged now for any add-ons you select. This will happen when I have all the pins in hand, and I lock orders for shipping. Estimated in September.

Now, on to some more news. We had two designs that didn't unlock, but there is still a chance to bring them to life. The DM can be unlocked in two ways, via the achievement linked below, or as an add-on stretch goal  in the pledge manager.

If enough people add them to their carts, they will join the hoard! If not, they won't be charged when I close the surveys.

We had another custom pin commission for this campaign by the lovely mind of Cassirole. For this design, she requested a multi-classing derpy. So, I present to you "Jack of all Classes". He will be available as an add-on, and at a discounted rate during the survey if you want to add him to your hoard!

Can you spot all the classes? I managed to get all but monk. (Though some items are symbolic of two classes)

After reviewing all the mock-up samples from my manufacturer, I have decided to upgrade all the reds of the dragons to a dark red glitter to look more like shiny scales. And to create a cohesive look for this set. I love glitter, it adds such a lovely sparkle to the pins! 

I can also finally reveal the colour variant for the collaboration sticker! Anyone who backed both Dungeon Familiars and Dungeons and Derpies, will get this exclusive colour-way sticker!

And because sometimes stats are fun to look at, here are the final numbers for backers who qualified for bonus Loot!

I love seeing these numbers. (And I'm not a number person) ^_^

I have two more campaigns this year. I originally planned to run Festive Derpies next week (Alas that won't happen as there is way too much going on in my life, so it's been moved to November/December) But you can still follow the campaign here

However, my biggest campaign of the year is coming in September as a part of Printopia. I've had many backers request a Derpy Dragon Art book, and this September that wish will become a reality. The Derpy Dragons are coming back this autumn for more shenanigans! It's in my first Derpy Dragon art book, which just happens to be organized alphabetically. It's the ABC's of Derpies with adulting and life advice from your favourite dragons! And while it is an art book campaign, it is also a pin campaign! All stretch goals will be new pin designs like the "Dumpster Fire" Derpy & more! You can follow "D is for Derpies" here.

Featuring both new friends and favourite derpy dragons like:

I would love to have you join me for those campaigns! I am doing something else that is special for that campaign...More details to come later, but here is a sneak peek at pre-launch early backer rewards and returning backer rewards!

Until next time. 

Yours in art,
Therena