Thank you for your patience for these updates — this summer has been moving a mile a minute! This time of year is always the busy season, and while there’s not a huge amount of new news to share, progress is happening steadily behind the scenes. I’m excited to tell you that Monty is now about three steps away from completion! His design is one of the most complex that this manufacturer has worked on, so their close attention to detail, as well as your continued patience, means the world.

Laisy has had an exciting update to their frames, and several props and clothing pieces have begun their prototype cycle! This includes the pencil, bow tie, and telescope. For example, the bow tie is being slightly thickened for a more cartoon-like proportion, and the pencil's embroidery is changing to a less intense tone (when compared to the "wood" of the pencil).

The telescope, however, is getting a bigger change. The original 3D plush style felt too bulky — it looked like Laisy might not realistically be able to hold it, and visually it wasn’t quite as fun as I’d hoped. So, we’re switching to a raised 2D plush design, similar to the pencil. This will make it lighter, easier to handle, and more charming to look at.

The glasses have one tiny change request left: their legs are currently flipped upside down (something you can’t see in photos). These glasses have also reminded me of one of my main design goals for Plushpanions, which is I want accessories like glasses to fit any character. This might mean adding a little “cheek fluff holder” to each character design so that eyewear stays put, or something similar, but it is a worthwhile feature to keep in mind. As a lifetime glasses wearer, this detail is personally important to me since doll glasses often struggle to stay in place.

On a solid note — the map accessory is complete and approved! 🎉

Your metal pins, postcards, and Monty’s Plushports have arrived! Each stack of postcards (10 designs per set) has been tied with a little yarn bowtie, so they’ll arrive neatly bundled — literally in a bow! The only add-on left to arrive is the collaboration pin, which should be on it's way soon, from Princefizz.

We are just waiting for her fur to arrive so the first sample can begin! Summer really is peak production season, and I had no idea just how much slower this makes the sourcing process. The moment the fabric arrives, production can take its first big leap forward.

A quick note for about eight of you — some surveys still have outstanding or failed payments. If you get a notification about a failed payment, please take a moment to update it right away. If it’s not corrected, there’s a risk of losing your order and any freebies that came with it. I’d hate for that to happen after all this time and excitement!

To the Kidd Krampus folks who ordered a version two bell — great news! These are confirmed and will ship, to me, with Mothman. I asked about sending them separately to get them to you sooner, but unfortunately, that would add significant extra shipping costs.

I also know that updates have felt a little slower lately. Summer’s busy season is unavoidable in the plush world, but I promise to keep being transparent. Complex designs take time, and I take pride in making them perfect — it’s all part of creating something truly unique.


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L 💚

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Hey Wild Ones!

Not too much to officially update on, as the gears are in motion. Monty is practically through safety testing, and a lot of his pieces, both internally and externally, are being prepped to assemble and ship! Dottie is currently under construction, and Laisy's 'fit is in the works! Stickers have arrived, and the rest of the add-ons are being purchased this week! Read on for pictures and details for each topic.

Since Monty's prototypes arrived in the mail, I've been gathering marketing materials! Essentially, we have done a few photoshoots and are trying to get in the groove of fun plushy marketing. With all of that said, Monty is nearly home to you!

✨ Please note, that if you ordered two or more different Eclipse Pals, you'll have to wait for them all to be available to ship at the same time. The BackerKit shipping process is pretty tight, so all items must be bundled together. For example, if you've selected both Monty and Dottie, you'll have to wait for Dottie to be completed and available to ship, before you can receive your whole order. Your patience is appreciated, as always, and here are some photos to tide you over until he arrives!

Check out our BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook or the Eclipse Pals section of the Discord!

Laisy's outfit is proving a challenge, as expected. The colors and print are looking fantastic, but a few changes have been requested so the blazer has a longer lapel, and a clear distinction between the cut at the waist, to the coattails at the back. These edits should give the blazer a professional appearance, rather than the current look, which is a bit like pajamas.

There's also a change occurring to the placeholder yellow button, which shouldn't be fluffy, as well as defining changes to the glasses. The current glasses are too small, and not quite sky blue, but those changes have been requested as well.

I would also like to share that originally, Laisy's embroidery for their eyebrows and overall face were a slight gray. However, upon crafting them, an accident occurred where the paw embroidery color was used at the face. Initially, I almost requested the change to gray, but I found that I enjoyed the gold embroidery more. It adds a subtle reflection to the white fur color, while also bringing together the whole light yellow look from the antennae. All of that to say, happy accidents absolutely occur in prototyping!

I should receive an update soon, and I'll share as soon as I get one! They had to order the brown fabric, which is why her first version may take a bit more time.

All stickers have arrived and all add-ons are being ordered this week! I'm making some custom ordering bundles for the postcards, metal pins and Monty's Plushport. Your stickers will be coming in sheets that I can cut into individual pieces. Making peeling easier than die-cut stickers!

Previously, I mentioned Monty's "Plushport". If you're new, you might not know what that is, so let me explain. Plushports are custom hang-tags that come with each Plushpanion. Plushports are sort of like passports. They describe the Plushpanion's name, hobby, eye color as well an include a descriptor for them. It gives the adopter a chance to date and mark the occasion of meeting their new companion, as well as learn about them! Plushports also have the specific function of marking Special Edition, versus Regular. Special Edition Plushports come with a stamp of the Series that they are tied to, in Monty's case, it's Eclipse which is represented by a moth!

Here's a sneak peek at Monty's Plushport:

As always, thank you for your patience and being your awesome self! I'm looking forward to the next update, and have a great summer, in the meantime! ☀️

Best,
L

Just a quick check-in from Plushpanions HQ! Here's where things stand as we move into the heart of summer production.

I also wanted to share that we are still receiving pre-orders for these little critters! Each Eclipse Pal that reached their goal, has received at least one pre-order after they reached their goal! How awesome is that?!

 Monty is currently undergoing safety testing! This phase always takes a bit of time, and can vary seasonally depending on lab queues, so thank you so much for your patience. We’re keeping everything moving on our end and will keep you posted as he clears the final steps before production wraps.

 Laisy is still getting their wardrobe fitted! We’re working closely with our factory to finalize their custom clothing pieces. These have been a bit more intricate due to the flexible design (to fit future Plushpanions with or without wings and tails), but we’re making great progress. And, knowing my luck, I’ll probably receive a batch of new photos the moment I send this update. 😅 But I wanted to catch up with you all in the meantime!

 Dottie is officially underway! Her fur fabric is being received as we speak, and I couldn’t be more excited to share her final color. Check it out—it’s soft, rich, and perfectly captures her Halloween-loving spirit... certainly, her love for chocolate! 🖤🧡

Fun Fact Reminder: Death's-Head Hawkmoths actually do have a sweet tooth! They're often found in beehives, snacking on honey.

 I’ve officially placed orders for all your stickers, including the sticker stamp sheet, Eclipse Pals character stickers, and the Plushpanions logo stickers! These will be printed as sticker sheets, so the stickers will be kiss-cut (easy peel!), but still retain their unique shapes and outlines.

Next up, I’ll be ordering the postcard prints and metal pins, which will round out the last of the add-ons. Everything’s falling into place smoothly. Thank you again for responding to surveys and being so supportive along the way!

 We've had about nine missed payments through BackerKit recently. If you received a notification about a failed charge, please take a moment to double-check your payment method. If not resolved, your order (including any freebies) could be canceled, and I’d really hate for you to miss out! 

If you need help, feel free to reach out to BackerKit or to us via email or Discord! 

 I’ll continue to keep you updated as Monty progresses, but I’m hopeful to have him in hand by late July to early September, right in time for Galaxycon: Nightmare Weekend in Richmond! This event is taking place at the Richmond Convention Center from October 17th - 19th, so If you’re attending, come say hi! 👋

Our Spring 2026 campaign, Fabled Friends, is in its early stages, and we already have over 50 followers! Digby Dragon (our first cozy companion of the series) is being prototyped along with some exciting adventure accessories. Once his prototype is a success, I’ll be moving forward with a Gnolan prototype too. I want this launch to feel magical, adventurous, and worthy of your support from day one!

This new campaign will include exciting new features—like the ability to mix and match your Plushpanion’s accessories! We’re working toward unlocking armor sets, backpacks, potions, and of course, more mythical friends along the way.

Thank you again for being part of this journey — your kindness, patience, and enthusiasm keep this moth-fueled dream going. I’ll be back soon with more updates as everyone gets suited up and ready to fly! 💚

Lots of Love! 💚
L

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 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!


Let's Go!!
L