Here is some fun news for this dreary November! We received some pin samples from our manufacturer and they look FABULOUS. I'm always amazed to ...
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Honey Scamps – Crystal Tea
about 1 month ago
Surveys are coming!
In the last couple of weeks, we've been focused on finalizing artwork for the manufacturer, ordering samples, and getting the Pledge Manager and pre-order store s...
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Justin Owens
2 months ago
Thanks for all the fish!
Thank you again to everyone that has backed this project. Crys and I have been enjoying these chonky bears so much and have been so grateful to see others sharing in the love o...
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Honey Scamps – Crystal Tea
2 months ago
These Chonky Bears are at the finish line
We've got 5 days left in this campaign and we've come such a long way! You've helped us decide on the final design for the pin display board, unlock a double-sided acrylic keych...
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Justin Owens
2 months ago
The Science of Chonky Bears
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to check-in and thank everyone who has backed the project so far. Crys and I are both so thrilled with how warmly these bears have been received.
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Honey Scamps – Crystal Tea
3 months ago
Beanie unlocked! Help us choose a style.
Woohoo! We've crossed the $12K funding mark and unlocked a new-add on. The beanie took a strong lead in the poll, so we're going to call it a bit early. Now it's time for you to...
Here is some fun news for this dreary November! We received some pin samples from our manufacturer and they look FABULOUS. I'm always amazed to see the designs come to life and this is no exception. These cuties have so much personality, don't you think? (Apologies for my lack of photography skills; I don't have a lightbox and these are taken with my phone.)
so chonky, so cute!
Here's a GIF of the spinner pin in action. We made a bit of a design change so that the bear on the falls would stay stationary while the spinner does its thing and we think it turned out very nicely! Let us know what you think.
We're awaiting samples of the stickers and will post photos with the next update.
Survey is Live
The survey is live and as of now, 81% of you have completed it! Thank you so much for your quick action on submitting your choices. The surveys andPre-Order Store will close on November 29th so that we can place production orders well ahead of the typical lunar new year shutdown. So please confirm the items you want; we want to make sure we have the right quantities for everyone when it comes time to ship out rewards!
!e'll update again in early December. Thanks again!
In the last couple of weeks, we've been focused on finalizing artwork for the manufacturer, ordering samples, and getting the Pledge Manager and pre-order store set up. We're just about ready to send the smoke test, which will help us identify any issues with the survey. If all goes well with the smoke test, you should receive your survey by next week.
It’s essential to respond to your survey as quickly as possible since we need this information to fulfill your rewards.Surveys will be open until Friday, November 29th, at which point we'll start tallying the final quantities for all the rewards and placing the orders with the manufacturers.
You do not need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the survey invite email, click the survey link to respond. You'll be able to review the rewards you selected during the campaign, provide your shipping information, and purchase additional items if you'd like.
After you respond to your survey, you can always go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts. We will be processing any charges for additional purchases AFTER January 1st, 2025, and we'll send another Update to notify backers in advance of charging cards.
Due to the volatility of shipping prices, shipping fees for this project will be calculated and charged closer to the fulfillment date so that we can offer the most accurate and economical prices. We will keep you informed all along the way and will alert backers when shipping costs are finalized & before we charge your cards.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://chonky-bears.backerkit.com/.
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your crowdfunding account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address associated with your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://chonky-bears.backerkit.com/faq.
After surveys are sent, if you did not receive the email and you signed in with Apple ID, your email address might be a private relay email address. We can help locate your survey and update your email address—please message us or post a comment with your Backer ID or Pledge # found on your confirmation. You can learn more about your email hiding for your Apple ID here.
tl;dr:
Surveys are coming next week, please complete yours by November 29th, and if you have any questions or concerns please email us at [email protected]!
A happy chonky bear says thank you!
Thank you again to everyone that has backed this project. Crys and I have been enjoying these chonky bears so much and have been so grateful to see others sharing in the love of these fuzzy friends.
It's also been great hearing your thoughts and ideas along the way and incorporating your feedback into this project.
Now that the campaign has concluded, we'll be moving on to the production phase and will keep you appraised of our progress along the way.
We've got 5 days left in this campaign and we've come such a long way! You've helped us decide on the final design for the pin display board, unlock a double-sided acrylic keychain, unlock a chonky bear beanie, and choose a beanie style. (As a reminder, the keychain and beanie are included in the All-In tiers at no extra charge.)
The Full Bear Mode beanie won in the poll, and it is now available as an add-on. Now we're asking for you help once again—this time to choose the design. Would you prefer a medium snout or a large snout? You have until Saturday night to weigh in.
Backer Esanctu gave us a great idea to make the Anatomy of Chonky Bear art into a print. Since the postcards have been so well received, Justin got to work and created 3 additional art postcards to round out a full set. This is now available as an add-on, as well.
A second postcard set full of wonder!
We think there is a good chance we'll hit $15K to unlock the hoodie by the end of this thing, and maybe even the sticker book. Our paws are crossed! If you'd like to help unlock those final stretch goals, please share the campaign with a friend who needs more bears in their life.
With all of the unlocks and voting, we are proud to say that this campaign has grown nice and chonky. You all are proving that backers make it better! We are once again so thankful to have your support and input to help us shape the campaign. We're looking forward to wrapping this up next week and getting to work on bringing the Chonky Bears to life in production.
