End of March Update & Potential upcoming Mochimons
Hi hi howdy everyone! This is just an end of month update (well it's April now but ignore that).
The entire month of March was dedicated to refining blueprints and fixing ev...
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Surveys & Fun Stats & Pre-order Store Open!
Hello everyone!
As of yesterday you should have received surveys for your pledges!
As of right now around 68% of all backers have filled out their survey!
Please fill them...
Hello everyone!
My apologies for the delay as I was supposed to update early this week, it's been very busy preparing for everything and finalizing all of the blueprints and...
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...One last thing, do you like Umbreon/Espeon?
One last Mochimon to show. This is one pin with both Umbreon and Espeon.
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. It is not the final design as I still need to continue working on it.
Th...
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Last Day!
Hi Everyone!
This is the final stretch and final day to finalize your pledges -
but if you're hesitating on whether you should pledge or not, I have some additional inform...
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Update: Mew
Hello everyone!
I'm really sorry to send so many updates - this was a statement I made earlier that I wanted more people to be able to see. So I'm writing an update to mass ...
Hi hi howdy everyone! This is just an end of month update (well it's April now but ignore that). The entire month of March was dedicated to refining blueprints and fixing everything and getting all colors, line-art, etc. approved by the manufacturer. The entire cost of manufacturing for the base project has already been paid for and is undergoing sampling now!
We initially went for just one first - pachirisu - to check on the line thickness. I like how Pachirisu came out so she's gone into mass production now while we work on the other samples!!
Thanks so much for everyone who left survey responses about what Mochimon you'd like to see next. I saw a lot of people asking for Alolan starters and Rowlet is a personal favorite of mine so I've already drafted some goofy guys. I'll probably work on touching them up slightly.
I do want to put them into production right now but I'm not sure if there's going to be demand for them. Let me know if any of you would be interested in them and I can think about putting them into production!
I may need to tinker more with Poppolio's face and head-shape but I really like how Rowlet and Litten came out <3 I may want to do Victini soon as well since I was surprised, but soooo many people asked for Victini as well!
If you asked for other Pokemon - I know there were MANY other popular choices that I hadn't mentioned in this post - but don't worry I've compiled a massive list and I'll work on getting them sorted to hopefully be made in the future. Nobody asked for it but I also wanted to do a cosmog with UV gradient and recessed details - maybe glow in the dark eyes?! I think that'd be fun and cute. :-) Thank you all for your support on this project. I'm making sure that everything is the best that I can give you all.
As of yesterday you should have received surveys for your pledges!
As of right now around 68% of all backers have filled out their survey!
Please fill them out as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate estimation of how many stock that we need of everything. I've been closely monitoring the counts and results of our surveys and have made some adjustments for what may be produced in less quantity and also announce some fun statistics as well.
OOPS I LOST MY SURVEY...
Not a problem! Please visit the link below and type in your email that you have linked to your pledge!
FUNSTATISTICS OF WITHIN THE 68% ANSWERED SO FAR...
Let me know if you'd like to see the statistics when they're 90-100% answered!! I thought that this was a fun thing to share!
The most popular mochimons:
Shadow Lugia
Shaymin
Tie between Lugia, Dragonite, and Mew (Closed Eye Variant)
The least popular (aww!)
Tepig
Snivy
Espurr
Most demanded in survey (so far within the 68% answers)
Legendary/Mythical Mons
Goodra
Vupix
Snom
I have decided that I likely won't be making more of Tepig and Snivy after they have sold out after in-hands and they are LE50~75 (Tepig will be LE50, Snivy will be LE75). Closed-mouth Jirachi is guaranteed that it will not be stocked after sold out and is LE50. Both Mews perform well and will both be stocked in the future, all others will also be stocked in the future~
As long as there's a demand for more pins in my style, I will do my best to make more Mochimon pins!!! ^^ Thank you for all of the love and support!
UMBY/ESPY PIN HAS BEEN FUNDED AND UNLOCKED
Thank you so much for your support! Umby/Espy have been unlocked, so those who have backed it will be charged for it when I charge everyone's card~
PRE-ORDER STORE
The preorder store is now open for everyone regardless or not if you have backed it - these are all available for their discounted pledge pricing and will run until March 14! Please be sure to get your orders in within that time frame to secure the Backerkit exclusive pricing!
If you need help with your campaign or have any questions, please email me @ [email protected] or feel free to leave a comment! :) Thank you all so much for your love and support!
My apologies for the delay as I was supposed to update early this week, it's been very busy preparing for everything and finalizing all of the blueprints and drafts for multiple of my projects so it's been a bit chaotic.
I wanted to reach out to touch base with everyone with with where we're at.
First I wanted to go with the survey - the survey is what happens after the campaign is completed and it's where you answer some questions about your address and which pins you'd like, as well as go through the add-on section where you can add on more pins or items to your order. I've noticed some issues with my survey and have been going back and forth with Backerkit's team to help resolve the issues so that it's not confusing and runs as smoothly as possible for everyone! I'm still resolving everything and will send it out as soon as possible. I appreciate the patience from everyone! :D
I've also sent emails to anyone with failed payments. There's very few of you with failed payments, so please keep in mind that you will have until Feb 27 to fix this! I've sent an email with instructions and a walkthrough of how to fix your payment in the case that you are one of the few with failed payments. Please try to fix them as soon as possible!
Finally...
The espeon/umbreon design is finalized! We have a cute pairing of the two eeveelutions in one single pin. It will be 1.6 inches large (approximately 1.6 x 1.6 inch). it will be at a discounted price of $17, unlocks at 20 purchases! I went through so many variations and drafts of this pin to finally get it to a point where I like it. :-) These will be available through the add-on section when the survey is sent out later! Keep in mind as a reminder that it is not a selectable item through your standard Mochimon pin, you'll have to add on this one in the add-on's separately. It will also be in the pre-order store the same time as the survey is launched if anyone is interested in picking it up but wasn't a backer!
You will not be charged unless 20 people also check-out with the item, so when the survey comes out please go ahead and add it to your cart and check-out. The charge will go through when 20 people check out with it. If it doesn't meet the funding goals then you will not be charged for it!
I will continue to work on the survey and will get it out as soon as possible, thank you everyone!
One last Mochimon to show. This is one pin with both Umbreon and Espeon.
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. It is not the final design as I still need to continue working on it.
This pin design is NOT included in the baseline pledge so you cannot choose this design for your Mochimon pin.
Only the 15 designs unlocked are able to be chosen. Please read the following below to better understand how to unlock / add this pin to your pledge:
Upon checking out and paying for your pledge, there will be an option to unlock a design afterwards to add to your pledge. The way it works is that X amount of people must add the pin to their cart in order for it to be unlocked. This helps me secure funding for this last Mochimon pin and also expresses interest to me to make this pin fund. If the pin does not secure funding then you will not be charged for this design.
I hope to finalize the design as soon as possible, the design will be revealed and announced when the surveys go out next week. Yes they look a little wonky right now as I tinker with their designs. I just wanted to show the concept and let you know to be on the look-out for one last Mochimon pin during the survey next week.
This is the final stretch and final day to finalize your pledges -
but if you're hesitating on whether you should pledge or not, I have some additional information to hopefully provide you with an informed decision -
Prices for this campaign are confirmed to be the lowest. I've gone through and worked through a quote with my manufacturer. Due to the increase of tariffs and exclusivity of Backerkit, all of my products will be increased.
Some pins were always meant to be a higher price than the $14-15 advertised price. Such as the Lugias, Dragonite, and Milotic, that are a bit on the longer side.
Mochimon stickers are not purchaseable through an online store. These will be made and manufactured to order. Any left-overs will be sold in-person at conventions and once they are sold out they will not be made again.
Some items are determined to be limited to this campaign. Some items once sold out, I have no interest in re-stocking. They may be made with lower quantity as well.
I have closed-mouth Jirachi as a campaign-only item as I felt that I wanted to give my backers the opportunity to go with a closed-mouth option since that was what I started with, but I do not intend on stocking more closed-mouth Jirachi once that variant sells out.
Some designs may also be manufactured in less quantity, I don't know if I want to stock them in the long-term. If any items sell poorly, I will not choose to restock them after they sell out after the campaign. By pledging and purchasing during this campaign you are securing the design you're interested in for sure as well for a discounted price and earlier than everyone.
I don't know if I'll stock BOTH variants of Mew. If one of them ends of selling significantly better than the other, I may choose to discontinue the other variant to simplify my stock.
These pins are mixed grade but I reserve the best for my backers.
Due to the nature of how enamel pins are manufactured, I tend to ship out Mochimon pins at a mixed grade. The only time that any Mochimon pins are withdrawn from selling is if there's a very drastic defect. I reserve all of the best quality for my backers. By backing, you are guaranteeing yourself an A-grade enamel pin. Left-overs will be mixed grade.
Reminder that these are the designs, please take a look and adjust your pledges accordingly!
Time-Line
I have already started discussions with my manufacturer and we're starting to work on the project, but this is the most accurate time-line that I have to offer right now. For this project I am working with my favorite manufacturer that I trust the most to bring you the best quality that I can bring. We're going to work on samples as well and I've even treated myself to a nifty pantone book before the campaign ends so that I can get the colors as close as possible to what I'm looking for!! I'm so excited!
Again here is the rough time-line, I will continue to monitor it accordingly. Please be aware that due to our political climate and policy changes that affect the states, this may vary. I will be in communication with everyone if there are any changes.
February 13: End of campaign
I am away out of town until Feb 17 - please email me at [email protected] for any questions/concerns, I will likely be able to respond if I am online but this will just be a head's up if you don't hear from me right away.
February 18~21: Around this time surveys will be sent out. Begins proofing and sampling process for any designs. Surveys will be sent and collected - these surveys will ask you which items you would like, if you'd like to add anything on, and requests for payment. Please finalize these as soon as possible so that I can get an accurate total count for which pins you'd like! Late April ~ Late May: Samples are finished Early June: Mass production for all unlocked designs begins Late July: Mass production is finished and the journey from the manufacturer to my door starts. Late August: All items are received and I begin to process packages and shipping
This is the home-stretch and I'm so excited. Thank you all for your support!
