We wanted to keep you up to speed on our ongoing legal battle over the tariffs impacting The Vault of Mini Things and so many other tabletop projects. As we shared last week, our coalition—including small businesses, publishers, and several U.S. states (with Oregon out front!)—won a big decision at the United States Court of International Trade. The court ruled that the President does not have unlimited power to impose tariffs simply by declaring a national emergency, and that Congress alone has the authority to impose such sweeping import taxes. The court declared the recent tariffs invalid and issued a permanent injunction blocking their enforcement .

The government has announced it will appeal the ruling. This means the tariffs won’t disappear overnight, and the legal fight continues at the next level. For us—and for countless small businesses, retailers, and even states like Oregon that have joined the cause—this is frustrating, but not unexpected. It’s common for the government to appeal major constitutional decisions, especially those with far-reaching economic impact.

In short, the final outcome is still in flux. We’re still pushing for relief, and we’re not alone: this case has drawn support from across the tabletop industry, including voices like Jamie Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games, who has written extensively about the damage these tariffs cause to small publishers and the broader community.

This is still a huge step forward. The court’s decision is a strong sign that these tariffs are on shaky legal ground—and the fact that states like Oregon are standing up alongside small businesses shows just how wide-reaching these issues are.

We’ll continue to update you as the appeal process unfolds. In the meantime, know that your support makes a difference—not just for The Vault, but for every small publisher, game store, and creative project impacted by these policies.

Thank you for standing with us, and with our industry, as we fight for a fairer future for tabletop creators. If you want more legal background or the publisher’s perspective, check out previous updates and Jamie’s blog at Stonemaier Games.

Onward,

Mike, Lane, Chris, and Marshall

Hey Vaulters,

Just a quick update as we move through the next steps of production!

We were able to get everything reviewed (turns out… it’s quite a lot). Over the past week, we’ve been combing through the entire pre-production run: stacks of samples, art proofs, and every last sheet of components. There’s a lot to double-check, but we’re excited to say that the finish line is getting closer with every box we open.

The good news: most things are looking great! There were a few minor issues that needed to be fixed—mainly some dieline changes that the manufacturer made to the door props that we didn’t request. Nothing major, just tweaks to get everything back to our original intent. The only real “big” issue that popped up was with the standee bases, which we covered in the previous update. We’re working with the manufacturer to ensure that those are locked in and ready to go.

Here are some images to awe at:

On a fun note, we’re also getting a first look at the custom carrying case design! We’re hoping to have a small Vault logo embroidered on each one. These bags are exclusive to the Vaultstrider level, but we know there’s always interest in smart storage. Would anyone be interested if these bags were offered at retail down the road? Take the poll to let us know what you think!

As always, thank you for sticking with us as we keep things moving. Your feedback, questions, and enthusiasm continue to help make the Vault of Mini Things the best it can be.

Onward,

Mike, Lane, Chris, and Marshall