Hey Wild Ones!
I'm about to run to the second day of my convention show this weekend, but I wanted to make a mini update that we are just 6 pre-orders away from Dottie being...
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🕯️ Monty is Approved for Production & More! 🕯️
Hey Wild Ones,
I hope you’re doing well, and thank you so much for your continued patience. I've had a packed schedule of shows and quite a bit of logistical wrangling—much ...
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🌙 Laisy Prototype Update! 🌙
Hey Wild Ones!
I'm sneaking in with a quick update on prototypes! In short: we’re waiting on one final material to arrive in order to wrap up Monty’s apron. This new materi...
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about 2 months ago
💭 Discord How To & Tariff Update 💭
Hey Wild Ones!
I’ll try to keep this update brief, as I don’t have any major announcements just yet - but I did want to keep you in the loop on where we are, especially in ...
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2 months ago
🎊📢 Back in Embroidery Business & DISCORD! 📢🎊
Hey Wild Ones!
Fantastic news today, and a lot of it, as we move forward with our Eclipse Pals! Firstly, the embroidery machine has been fixed, so we are back in business!...
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3 months ago
💀 Unlock Dottie Death's-Head! 💀
Hey Wild Ones!
Just a small update to remind you how to help bring Dottie to life, along with some closer looks at Monty! I'll have a full photoshoot of his details, when h...
I hope you’re doing well, and thank you so much for your continued patience. I've had a packed schedule of shows and quite a bit of logistical wrangling—much of it to plan around tariffs that, in the end, were basically reversed. While that’s great news overall, the course correction took a lot of time and energy to navigate.
That said, I didn’t want to wait any longer to share some really exciting progress!
🕯️ Monty Approved for Production! 🕯️
Monty is officially ready to begin production! 🎉 We're currently finalizing some negotiations from a previous order, but once those are settled, the factory can begin work. This is a huge milestone, and I’m thrilled to finally move forward with him!
Monty Mothman and all of his candle making props!
Close ups of Monty's candle making props: Candle, thermometer, spatula, cup and apron!
🌙 Laisy’s Suit in Progress 🌙
Laisy is fluttering along nicely! Right now, we're working on their outfit, which is being designed to accommodate characters with or without wings and tails. This will be the most complex clothing piece we’ve tackled so far, but it’ll be well worth the effort—this pattern will become the foundation for many future outfits.
You may also notice there are no stars on the current blazer sample. We’re experimenting with a hybrid approach: printing the map details and smaller stars to avoid overstimulating textures, and embroidering the larger stars for contrast and durability. This middle ground should help the design remain detailed yet gentle on the eyes and hands.
You may notice their white shirt is a bit small, especially with the fluffed chest piece, and the blazer doesn't quite close yet. This is a work in progress, so your patience is appreciated, as always!
Laisy's clothing WIP and wings.
🦋 Dottie News! 🦋
Earlier, I mentioned we're wrapping up some negotiations. That’s related to the previous Kidd Krampus order, where unfortunately, several plushies arrived with tears—most likely due to shipping damage. I’m actively working on solutions to prevent them from going to waste and am coordinating with the factory on a fair compensation plan.
The silver lining? Thanks to how this order was handled, the number of pre-orders needed to fund Dottie has decreased! We now need just 45 total pre-orders, and we’re only 12 away from making her a reality. I’ll be at a show this weekend doing my best to help get us across the finish line!
🦋 Pre-order now or share this link with your friends!
Dottie's pre-order page
📦 Add-On Timeline & Charges 📦
Add-Ons such as stickers and pins haven’t been ordered yet—I'm just waiting on a few final survey responses. Once June 1st hits, we'll be locking things in and checking if Dottie has met her pre-order goal. At that point, cards will be charged for shipping and any extras shortly afterward.
🗓️ Heads-up: If your survey is complete, you can expect your card to be charged soon after June 1st!
🦋 If you pre-ordered Dottie, and we don't meet our goal: Dottie will be removed from your order and you will not be charged for her.
🎁 Kidd Krampus Freebie Reminder 🎁
If you pre-ordered Kidd Krampus through the Plushpanions/WildnCrafty website, your golden metal pin freebie has already been added to your order. If you don’t see it listed or have questions, feel free to reach out via [email protected] or open a ticket in our Discord server—we’re happy to help.
Thank you again for your support, your patience, and your excitement. I can’t wait to see these little moths spread their wings and head to their forever homes soon! 💚
I hope you're doing well, and happy March! Apologies for the delay in updates - I’ve been mass-shipping out Krampus plushies from my first BackerKit campaign. Now that those little fellas are on their way ( and surely up to mischief ), I can fully focus on Monty & friends!
🗓️ Estimated Schedule for the Eclipse Pals Campaign 🗓️
1️⃣ BackerKit Surveys ( Coming Soon! )
These surveys confirm your pledge, shipping address, and payment details.
Initially, "Smoke Tests" will go out, meaning a small batch of surveys will be sent at random to ensure everything is working properly.
Once confirmed, all surveys will be sent!
You’ll also be able to grab Add-Ons like extra stickers, including newly added moth stickers, and the collab pin!
📧 Keep an eye on your email ( including spam ). If your survey is incomplete, you’ll be notified!
2️⃣ Survey Deadline – March 17th
This locks your pledge so I know exactly how many of each item to produce.
Moving this year? No worries! Your shipping address can be updated closer to the fulfillment date - just keep reading updates so you know when we’re getting close to shipping!
3️⃣ Charging Cards – March 22nd
This is the Saturday after the survey deadline.
Cards will be charged for any new Add-Ons and shipping fees.
4️⃣ Production Begins!
Stickers, pins, and plushies galore! Production will officially begin on your goodies.
Laisy will be a little behind since their sample needs to be finalized before full production can start.
5️⃣ Quality Checks & Shipping Prep
Once everything arrives, I’ll check for quality before shipping.
Keep an eye on emails for any failed payments or incomplete surveys.
Before shipping begins, I’ll do a final address confirmation for anyone who needs to update theirs.
6️⃣ Shipping & Delivery Estimates
Monty & other items – Estimated to ship in Summer 2025.
Laisy – Estimated to ship closer to Autumn 2025.
⚠️ If your order includes both Monty & Laisy, your order will be held until Laisy is ready. This helps keep shipping costs lower for everyone!
7️⃣ More Adventures Ahead! Once Monty ships, we’ll be diving into a whole new adventure: Plushpanions Series 3 – Fabled Friends!
By following Plushpanions onBackerKit, socials, or our newsletter, you’ll be the first to hear about: ✨ Launch details 🎁 Plush giveaways ( just like we did for Eclipse Pals! ) 🔥 Exclusive pre-order perks
Digby Dragon
Gnolan Gnoll
Griff Gryphon
🦋 NEW Add-Ons! 🦋
I've added some more goodies for you to check out in your surveys - moth stickers!
Each sticker is PVC-free, aka, eco-friendly & recyclable!
They’re around 5cm in size and feature:
🐯 Garden Tiger 🍂 Fall Webworm 🌙 Luna 💀 Death’s-Head 🌺 Rosy Maple
Left to Right: Garden Tiger, Fall Webworm, Luna, Death's-Head, and Rosy Maple moth
Additionally, my collab partner & I have decided to add our collaboration pin to the survey Add-Ons! If you weren’t able to back both campaigns but love the pin, you can grab it now! 🥳
👀 Unlocking Dottie? 👀
There's a new BackerKit feature that I'm trying out - unlocking more Add-Ons! If enough people purchase a specific Add-On, it will unlock for the campaign! In this case, if 95 Dottie Death’s-Head Hawkmoths are pre-ordered, she will officially be unlocked for production! Let’s see if we can bring her to life in the final hour!
This pre-order is open to everyone, even non-backers - be sure to share this page!
Pre-order unlock Dottie plush
⚠️ Important: If the goal isn’t met, all pre-orders for Dottie will be canceled and refunded. You will only be charged if she is officially unlocked.
⏳ Pay Over Time – What to Expect ⏳
If you selected Pay Over Time for your pledge, here’s what you need to know:
Your survey cannot be processed until your full payment is complete! This should align perfectly with the estimated shipping schedule, so no worries!
Please wait until your final payment clears before filling out your survey.
Keep an eye on emails for updates!
🎉 That's about it for now - catch you on the next update! 🎉
In the meantime, if you have any questions and can't find the answer in the FAQ, please feel free to reach out at [email protected]!
I'm about to run to the second day of my convention show this weekend, but I wanted to make a mini update that we are just 6 pre-orders away from Dottie being fully funded!
Thank you for all of your support and excitement. 💚
🦋 Pre-order now or share this link with your friends to get Dottie over the finish line, and I'll keep giving out cards today!
I'm sneaking in with a quick update on prototypes! In short: we’re waiting on one final material to arrive in order to wrap up Monty’s apron. This new material is part of the improved snap feature on the neck. Because child-safe snaps are larger, we had to experiment with a different size/material for the neck and waist straps. It's a bit of a long-term time investment, but once we find the right fit, we’ll be all set for future designs!
Also in this update: an adorably fluffy Laisy prototype reveal ~ read on for details!
🌙 Laisy Protoype 🌙
Laisy’s prototype is coming along swimmingly! Their body is all fixed up, and the team is now working on the attached shapes, like those on the head, chest, and back.
Check them out! THEY'RE SO FLUFFY!
Laisy Luna moth plush: Front view
Laisy Luna moth: Back view
Laisy Luna moth, close up: Cheek and wing embroidery
Laisy Luna moth, close up: Tail stripe and fluffy antennae
Want to see a GIF of Laisy in action? Don't forget to join the Discord! You'll often get early access sneak peeks of update content. 👀
🕯️ Monty Mothman 🕯️
We’re really just waiting on Monty’s apron now! As mentioned earlier, we’re testing a new snap feature with a different strap material, rather than Velcro, and once that’s sorted, Monty will be locked in.
Did I mention the candle is a go?! While the original wax-drip shapes on top weren’t possible at this scale, I love the middle-ground solution: a thick embroidered outline! We also added a unique safety feature—the “flame” is embedded into the top of the candle. This makes it less likely to be pulled off while enhancing the look of the melting, “floofy” candle-top design.
Monty's Candle!
One of my favorite aspects about plush design is that while there are limitations, there are also magical solutions to meet each challenge. Every project deepens my understanding of the process and helps shape not just my perception of plush-making, but the direction of Plushpanions as a whole. It’s a very rewarding, symbiotic relationship.
📍 Add-Ons Update 📍
Currently, reprints of the moth stickers and moth heart pins are being inspected by US customs. They should arrive soon, hopefully this week ( they were originally scheduled to arrive last week ). But with customs rules shifting daily… realistically, it could be up to two weeks.
As for the rest of the Add-Ons: postcards, stamp stickers, metal pins, and more, I’m holding off on placing those orders until we secure a Canadian business address. The US tariffs would absolutely melt us, even though these items are imported from the UK and not China, the Tariffs affect us from both regions. Waiting a little also gives us a chance to reassess the order quantities once all Pay Over Time pledges have fully processed. Thankfully, the turnaround time on printed items is short, so this delay shouldn’t impact fulfillment dates.
🦋 Dottie 🦋
We’re still sitting at 31 pre-ordered Dotties in the Pre-Order store! I’ve got a few more shows lined up to spread the word before the final funding deadline. I’ll keep you updated every step of the way—I just have a really good feeling about her!
As always, thank you for your support! I can’t wait to send your little moths flying off to their new homes once they’re all packed up and ready to leave the cocoon. 💚
