Hey Wild Ones,
Happy New Year! 🎊 I hope that you're staying bundled up as winter storms are swirling about. In this update I'll be catching you up on what to expect for the...
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about 1 month ago
📦 Shipping and Plush Update 📦
Hey Wild Ones!
I hope you're all doing well, and that you had a very lovely Krampusnacht! It's starting to get really cold here on the East Coast, so if you're experiencing...
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2 months ago
📝 Confirming Addresses & Charging Cards! 📝
Hey Krampus Cuties!
It's nearly Krampusnacht, have you been naughty or nice? 👀
I'm here to give some very important dates! Since Krampus is on his last two edits, that...
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3 months ago
🐐 Final Fixes 🐐
Hello Wild Ones! 🌿
I’m thrilled to say that we’re finally nearing the end of the re-prototyping phase. All things considered, I think we’re making excellent time!
🖼️ Stick...
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3 months ago
🕯️🦋 Monty Mothman! 🦋🕯️
Hey Wild Ones,
Hope you're doing well, and happy almost Halloween! 🎃
I'm excited to announce that I’ve started the initial planning for the Monty Mothman eco plush BackerKit ...
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3 months ago
🐐 Krampus Plush Copy! 🔔
Hey Wild Ones!
A short update, but I’m so excited that I had to share! The purple Krampus sample has arrived at our new factory partner, and they’ve already created a copy ...
Happy New Year! 🎊 I hope that you're staying bundled up as winter storms are swirling about. In this update I'll be catching you up on what to expect for the arrival of your Krampus plush and goodies!
📝 Safety Testing 📝
Safety testing is nearing completion and I should receive Krampus' paperwork soon. Unfortunately, with this process, I've learned that jingle bells are coated with a not so eco-friendly coating. So much so, that it actually wouldn't pass safety testing if the bells weren't removed. Thus, you'll still be receiving the jingle bell plush accessory, but sadly it won't have a little jingle feature inside.
On a positive note, there is a chance that in the future custom bells could be made and trialed to pass, but I elected not to in this case, because it would exceed the budget and also take up even more time. This is an accessory feature that I will be workshopping to be "Safety Successful" in the future, so stay tuned!
📦 Shipping 📦
Kidd Krampus is currently being carefully packaged to be mailed to me after this weekend. Once shipped he has a cruise to customs, and then he will arrive to me for inspection, and finally he will arrive home to you! He's almost here!!! 🎉
Today, I also had the great opportunity to take some photos of Kidd in the snow! This was great, and very cold, fun.
Plush Kidd Krampus sitting in the snow, holding/having all accessories | Left: Hood pulled down, Right: Hood up
📬 What to Expect 📬
When you receive your package, if you pledged for a plush or two, they will be front and center in your box. All goodies such as prints, stickers, and the like, will be packaged carefully underneath. There will be a green cardboard piece protecting your stickers and prints, so if you don't see your goodies right away, don't panic! They're under the green cardboard.
🔔 Krampus Adventure 🔔
As the shipping date grows closer, I can't help but feel a bit nostalgic for the whole process, since Krampus will be wrapped soon... Not too long ago I was just sketching and designing my first plush, and thanks to you, he was brought to life! Though this first plush venture had its ups and downs, this was still my first plushy as well as crowdfunding campaign, and I will always remember it fondly - truly because of you. 💚
Previously, I said that I would edit together a small video so we could see where we began, and compare it to where we are now. This is a short montage of Krampus our Krampus prototypes that I hope will give anyone looking to design a plush a good idea of what detail, patience and perseverance is required to bring your design to fruition.
Photos of Kidd Krampus prototypes | 1 - The Final (14)
🕯️ Monty Mothman 🕯️
As of right now, we have gathered 189 followers for the Monty Mothman campaign! 🎉 This means that Monty is more than likely to be funded within the first 48 hours of the campaign launch. Follow here if you haven't, and share with your friends if you already have!
As a reminder, there is a freebie for backing Monty within the first 48 hours of his launch, which is this stamp-themed golden pin, shown below. Additionally, if you backed Kidd Krampus and back Monty as well, you can also get this Krampus stamp pin as a free bonus!
Digital render of golden Monty Mothman stamp pin
Digital render of golden Kidd Krampus stamp pin
Thank you all for your continued patience and support, I've learned a lot and we can only keep improving these little plushy companions for years to come! 🎉
I hope you're all doing well, and that you had a very lovely Krampusnacht! It's starting to get really cold here on the East Coast, so if you're experiencing chilly weather too, don't forget to stay cozy and warm. ❄️
📦 Shipping Charges 📦
Since I have received samples of every add-on item as well as the plush, I was able to set up the weights and calculate shipping costs. This took a bit longer than expected, which is why there was a delay in collecting shipping from you. However, now that everything is accounted for, shipping was officially charged on Thursday. Most of you had successful transactions, giving you an email like this:
However, if your shipping charge payment failed, you received an email that starts like this:
The failed payment email provides a direct link to verify and/or update your payment information. Once updated, your card will be charged again and you should be all set! Of course, if you have further issues, please respond to that email and you'll get the help that you're looking for. 😊
🐐 Kidd Krampus 🔔
As of right now, Kidd has had all of his sewn safety labels made and he is passing through safety testing. Currently there is a control group being sent through the safety process, so he may take an extra day or so, but he is currently in line! 🎉 I've also been keeping close contact with the factory, and they will be shipping Krampus out in batches, so that I can receive him more quickly and then mail him to you even more quickly. They've really been doing a fantastic job catching up on the plush process, despite coming in with such a short timeline, and I'm so grateful for them.
I've also been working on getting Krampus' hang tags printed, but I think I'll keep those designs a surprise for you to look forward to when opening your very own Kidd Krampus Plushpanion! 💚
🕯️ Monty Mothman 🕯️
Don't forget to follow the Monty Mothman launch party page! This will keep you updated about Monty's launch and give you reminders about exclusive free pins you can receive like the Early Bird and Previous Backer pins.
Happy upcoming holidays Wild Ones! Make sure to rest and recharge - you've worked hard this year! 💚
Hyyyy!
I am excited to get my Kidd Krampus, but I'm confused and upset by what appears to be a lot of confusion over my Pledge! I am Backer #144. I received an email saying that the plush had not been paid for because my credit card had been rejected, and when I went to click to see if I could pay the outstanding bill, there was no option to doso. To confuse things, my bank says it's paid for! Please help!
Thanks in-advance.
It's nearly Krampusnacht, have you been naughty or nice? 👀
I'm here to give some very important dates! Since Krampus is on his last two edits, that being perfecting the tongue and changing the bell embroidery color, it is time to...
🎊 Lock Addresses and Charge Cards for Shipping! 🎊
The date final for confirming your shipping address is...
NOVEMBER 17th, 2024
Once all addresses are confirmed, I will be charging cards for shipping on the following weekend. The date may vary, because I have a Krampus Yule Market in Baltimore I will be attending that weekend, but it will certainly be after Friday the 22nd. If you have moved and need to update your address, or if you aren't sure and need to confirm your shipping address, please email me at [email protected] with your request before November 17th! I have also sent survey completion reminders to 11 people who have not completed their surveys yet. If you are one of those people and you were withholding due to a potential address change, the time to lock in your survey is now.
🔍 Final Looks! 🔍
I've edited only this photo's color to reflect the eyebrows and bell embroidery color change, so as for everything else, please consider these to be the final looks! If, again, you're unhappy with the necessary brown fabric change, please email me at [email protected] .
Final Looks for Kidd Krampus plush and accessories
❓ What's Next? ❓
For me, it's time to order boxes to fit your little fellas and Krampus goodies! Then, once the final fixes are made, Kidd Krampus will be carted off to a safety testing facility, to ensure he's good to go for nationwide and international shipments. Once approved, we can complete the plush batch, and they will be mailed to me, to be mailed to you!
I'm hopeful that he will be home to you in time for the holidays, but worst case scenario, he might be arriving closer to the New Year. With that said, I am amazed we caught up and stayed very close to our original timeline. Considering everything we have been through with this naughty little guy, and that Joyus Toyus has still not refunded me fully ( worry not, I'm taking care of it! ) I am enthralled with how Kidd turned out and thankful for all of your patience and support throughout my first ever crowdfunding campaign! 💚 I really could not have done it without all of the love and support from you good people, family, friends, and our new factory, with whom we are currently working on the Monty Mothman prototype!
🕯️ Speaking of Monty... 🕯️
Don't forget that our first ever plush giveaway is happening November 10th, and more giveaways will continue through December 8th! 🎉
There will be five plush giveaways, one for each plush design that we can unlock throughout the campaign:
Plush Giveaway Dates: "November 10", "November 17", "November 24", "December 1" and "December 8". | Updates will post at: 12p PDT / 1p MDT / 2p CDT / 3p EDT / 7p UTC
How it Works:
🦋 On each giveaway update post on BackerKit, respond with your guess of the moth species. 🦋 The updates will be posted on the community page and you’ll receive an email notification if you follow the campaign. 🦋 The first person to guess correctly will win a free plush*! Winners will be confirmed with a "Congratulations" reply to their comment.
Rules:
❗ One guess per giveaway round—only your first guess will be counted. ❗ You may only win once—although you can keep participating, only those who haven’t won yet are eligible for the prize. ❗ No hints or guidance, either in or out of the comments section, please. ❗ Keep it sportsmanlike and positive! There are five chances to win, and if you don’t win this time, we have many more giveaways planned for the future. 💚 ❗ You must be following the project and me on BackerKit to receive your plush!
🔗 Follow the project: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/wildncrafty-designs/monty-mothman-and-his-eclipse-pals/launch_party?stay=true 🔗 Follow me on BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/users/2540063/profile
Tips:
✨ Overwhelmed by moth species choices? Check out this Kidd Krampus update post for some inspiration! ( or copy/paste: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/wildncrafty-designs/kidd-krampus-plush/updates/6741 )
*Plush selected from the unlocked designs at the end of the campaign.
I look forward to the final next steps with you and moving on to even more fun plush projects! 🎉
And as an aside, I hope that you are doing okay and taking care of yourself this week,
and for the next few weeks to come. Holidays and other events can take a severe toll on mental health - Please surround yourself with people and places you feel safe, comfortable, and happy in.
Part of me being an artist and creating these lovable Plushpanions is so that you or your loved ones can have an outlet to express yourself, potentially even reflect yourself onto, freely. We are just starting out now, but I often daydream of a future with so many accessories and outfits that everyone has a little companion to bring wherever and whenever they may need them.
You are unique and valid in being you, don't let anyone else make you feel otherwise or douse your flame. 💚
I’m thrilled to say that we’re finally nearing the end of the re-prototyping phase. All things considered, I think we’re making excellent time!
🖼️ Sticker Sheets 🖼️
Your Krampus and Cryptids sticker sheets have arrived! I couldn’t resist adding a sticker of the new Plushpanions™️ logo to the cryptid sticker sheet. If you’re not a fan, feel free to recycle the sticker (and the sticker sheet)! There’s no PVC covering, so they’re entirely plastic-free and paper-recyclable. ♻️
Apologies for the slight delay! The factory has been working quickly on final fixes, so I thought I’d have the final Kidd Krampus prototype for you today, but it’s looking like next week. In the meantime, just look at this little guy!
I’ve included a mix of photos to show you the current prototype and some of his lovely props, as well as reference images for the final tweaks. The latest sample on the left only needs a few updates: adjusting the eyebrow color, repositioning the hair (the small spike should be where the larger one is), and refining the hooves. This pattern is complex, so I’m collaborating closely with the designer on the final shapes. Otherwise, he looks adorable! Check out the Bag O’ Mischief and magnetic Branches! The branches will have a firm backing to stay upright and maintain Krampus’ signature look.
Left: Current Krampus prototype | Upper Middle: Intended eyebrow color | Upper Right: Bag O' Mischief | Lower Right: Krampus' Branches
In the older sample below on the left, we were working on the eye color, which is why it’s a darker yellow here. The main takeaway, though, is Krampus' luxurious GRS fabric cloak, which I think looks luxurious and classic. This prototype version also has more intimidating side horns, which adds a fittingly powerful look for Krampus. Additional notes: the bell color will be slightly warmer, and the tongue will have more definition.
Left: Old prototype, but approved cloak look - front view | Upper Middle: Intended eye color - pupil to be lightened | Lower Middle: Current tongue, to be defined | Right: Side view of cloak
I also wanted to take a moment to show a brief overview of how far we've come - and I really mean brief! While I am working on a short montage of samples, here is a basic image summary. Below is the prototype where we started, and here we are now. Prototyping is a lot of back-and-forth, you really have to know and advocate for your design. I have learned a lot and I have already put a lot of the knowledge gained from Krampus, into Monty Mothman!
🕯️ Monty Mothman 🕯️
Speaking of Monty, the teaser page has 54 followers, including me! We’re off to a fantastic start. 💚
Every Sunday, I’ll post a mystery moth silhouette for you to guess the species. The first person to guess correctly wins a free plush from any unlocked character in the campaign. The official rules and tips are clarified on the official "📢 Plush Giveaway Overview 📢" update (click here or copy/paste: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/wildncrafty-designs/monty-mothman-and-his-eclipse-pals/updates/12606 ).
Mark your calendars for the giveaway dates:
NOVEMBER 10th
NOVEMBER 17th
NOVEMBER 24th
DECEMBER 1st
DECEMBER 8th
Updates will post at: 12p PDT / 1p MDT / 2p CDT / 3p EDT / 7p UTC
I feel we’re about a week away from final Krampus approvals and moving into safety testing, which ensures that each plush meets national, international, and even state-specific standards before Krampus comes home to you. 💚 Once the final approvals are complete, I’ll be ready to confirm addresses and charge cards for shipping shortly after - WOOHOO! 🎉
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. I can’t wait to wrap up Kidd Krampus in a perfect little bow and send him to you, just in time for the holidays. I hope Yule love him!
