This is officially the only time I have ever had an issue with a manufacturer with delays and slowness…. It has been pretty bad, and I’m so surprised because I have used them before (with my Kitsune plushies) and they were great.

Kai’s sample was not modified correctly this past week, and after complaints and lengthy conversations and phone calls describing the issue and what needs to be fixed, I think we have a better plan and better idea of how to fix the design problem. Instead of waiting weeks for the fabric to be reprinted again, we are working with the fabric (without the printing on it) to ensure we have the anatomy correct and the embroidery correct. And once that is done, then they can use the updated pattern to make the sample with the print on it.

I feel so incredibly bad that this delay is happening. I’m pretty sure my original estimated timeline of fulfillment of these plushies is going to be pushed back, but we shall see. 

I have been working on new dragon character designs, and I am seeing if I can find another manufacturer that can make them the same way and go with someone else this time. I’m unsure I will be able to find a manufacturer to make them the same way.

I will also ensure that I will have samples made for every stretch goal character planned on my next round!

I will see some updates in the next couple of days from my manufacturer, hopefully Kai’s anatomy and design is done right and we can get his production underway and I will have his finished sample to finally show you!