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's Outfit & Props 🌙
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.
Laisy's updated props!
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! 🎉
🖼️ Add-Ons 🖼️
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.
Postcard designs and postcard kits tied up in a bow.
Silver and Gold Monty Mothman and Kidd Krampus metal pins!
🎃 Dottie 🎃
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.
❌ Missed Payments Reminder ❌
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!
✍️ Final Notes ✍️
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.
