The Preorder Store is for new customers who did not pledge during the campaign. If you are an existing backer, please do not use the Preorder Store yet (unless you want to pay double shipping costs). You will be sent a survey via email in the next 14 days that allows you to add-on anything else you may want to include in your order.
A collection of cuddly friends that all want to share their favorite childhood memories with you! Who will you take home, and what kind of new memories will you create?
If you're new to Backerkit, you MUST read this. If you're not new to Backerkit... well, you should read this anyway, just to be doubly sure what you're going to expect from my campaign!
As with all crowdfunding campaigns, you should be aware of the following:
If the project is not successfully funded, you will not be charged. Your money is not taken from your payment method until the project ends AND is successfully funded.
These plushies will not be ready to ship for at least 2-3 months after the campaign ends. They are going to be made once the funds reach my bank account.
I will not tolerate rude messages or comments, and have the right to cancel your order if I receive any harassment. As this is my first time doing any kind of crowdfunding campaign, please be patient with me as I navigate the ins and outs.
Non-USA residents: You are responsible for any and all customs and/or importation fees. This includes VAT for UK residents. I am not responsible for returned parcels due to a refusal to pay these fees.
Refunds and cancellations will not be accepted once the campaign ends and the funds are collected from your payment method. Do not back my project if you are financially unstable. I also would appreciate if people don't willy-nilly make a pledge, only to back out later. It's very hurtful for creators even though it seems like it doesn't affect you. We rely on every single backer we have to ensure we hit all our funding and stretch goals.
If you are not perfectly happy with any of the above statements, please do not back my project. I also promise I am not mean! I just need to make these general statements to ensure we are all on the same page. For all updates, you are also able to join the Official Very Huggable Softies Discord Server.
Thank you so much for reading. Now, let's get on with the fun stuff!
LAST CHANCE: FREE Limited Edition Stickers by MCMADMISSILE!
With only a few days left before our campaign ends, we have a VERY special guest artist announcement! Drum roll, please...
These vinyl stickers are truly a blast from the past! Remember those sticker machines that spat out a sticker when you put 50 cents in? That was the stuff. These stickers will measure approximately 3" in size.
Meet Evan (McMadmissile), creator of the Snughouls series and currently running My Cryptid Crush, as a guest artist for Very Huggable Softies! Evan's art truly harks back to the 90s, and what better way to share them by having this sweet deal? Read on if you want them!
If we can unlock Channelle -- our final stretch goal -- and keep every Softie unlocked until the campaign ends, every backer* will receive ONE (1) sticker at random in their order. But wait, there's more!
If we can surpass $20,000 in total funding at the end of the campaign, every backer* will receive the entire set included in their order for FREE!
So let's get pledging, and let's unlock Channelle and give the Softies a wonderful life with you!
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*Backers must have a physical pledge to qualify. Digital and non-physical pledges will not count towards this bonus.
Be one of the first backers of Very Huggable Softies and get a SUPER EXCLUSIVE GIFT!
For the first 48 hours, become a backer of any physical pledge level and receive a gummy soda themed sticker sheet featuring adorable artwork from my talented friend, Sayuupi! This sticker sheet will only be available to early bird backers within the first 48 hours, and will not be for sale. Sticker sheet will measure approximately A5 size.
Welcome the the Very Huggable Softies Campaign! Very Huggable Softies are super cute and cuddly plushies that each rep their favorite 90s core memory. They are also perfect for taking on the go, measuring approximately 10" (25cm) tall when standing!
Without further ado, let’s meet the Very Huggable Softies crew! After learning about each of them, I'm certain at least one of them will be your favorite. Will you have one bestie, or will you take them all home?
Let's dive in and take a look at what Softies look like! Did you know that each Softie represents a core memory from their (and your) childhood? Because each of them possesses many happy memories, their bodies and tail have become fluffy and soft, just like all your favorite memories.
Buster was excited to volunteer and show you what he looks like, so let's go!
Each Softie comes with their own outfit, which can be changed, too! Buster comes with suspenders and a T-shirt, for example.
Oh? Did you notice that Buster has some VHS tapes on his tummy? What is it? Well, we call that a Tummy Mark. Each Softie has one, and I bet you're curious what the others are! (Hint: They're all on the sticker sheet!)
Channelle's Tummy Mark is a 90s TV with her favorite bowl of cereal, and Cherry's Tummy Mark is that oh-so-delectable Baby Cherries toy... that's All Gone!
Every Softie has their own unique personality, so be sure to choose your favorites and take them home! We promise they'll behave... for the most part.
Let's check out the stretch goals! Once Buster is unlocked, it's up to you to reach all of his friends! Can we unlock them all? I sure hope we can! If this campaign is extremely successful, we may even look forward to a Series 2 of Very Huggable Softies! Without further ado, check them out below:
As this is my first-ever crowdfunding campaign project, I admittedly did not want to overwhelm myself with too many add-ons, so as of now, the only add-on options include:
A set of Wristies accessories that your Softie plush can hold
A cozy Snuggie outfit that any Softies plush can wear
An "Emotional Support Softie" acrylic keychain tag
An A5 size vinyl sticker sheet of all the Very Huggable Softies
Here are the mock-ups below to show you what you can expect! Please note that as these are still undergoing prototyping, I will provide updates when the photos of the actual products are out. As for the acrylic keychain tag, I will not be able to provide photos of the actual item as sampling would cost too much money, and I'd rather just get it made once the campaign is successfully funded (I trust my manufacturer and their superb quality, so there's nothing to worry about here).
It ain't Pintopia without a collab! We’re so excited to partner up with Kino, the creator of THE BAT CAT! Check out how you can earn two FREE pins below!
Please note that only pledge levels containing physical items will qualify for a free pin from both of us. Tips and non-physical pledges will not qualify. Thank you so much for understanding.
Once the campaign closes and is fully funded, I will contact my plush manufacturer and we'll get to work! Since all of the plushie prototypes have been completed (not including the add-on accessories and outfit), all it takes now is to confirm the quantity of each plushie I need to make.
To ensure we stay on schedule, please be sure to check and answer all surveys sent out in a timely manner! Since I need to tally up the final counts for who wants what, it's important to respond on time to avoid production delays.
I will be shipping all plushies from California, USA. My preferred carrier is USPS, because USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail both have up to $100 insurance in the event your parcel arrives damaged or goes missing. Please also be aware that any shipping issues should be directed to USPS via their online claims form and their customer service line, which is 1-800-ASK-USPS.
Please remember that shipping costs are NOT included in the pledge levels of my campaign. This is because shipping rates may change, and I don't want to charge you more than I have to. I do not make any money off of shipping costs.
To reiterate: If you order any plushies with your pledge, all add-ons will be shipped with your plushie(s), and the "Non-Plush Shipping Rates" will NOT apply to you.
IMPORTANT FOR NON-USA BACKERS ONLY: As required by law, the recipient will be required to pay any relevant taxes due to import customs agencies of their country. I am not responsible for any custom agency seizure or holds and cannot communicate directly to custom agencies on behalf of the customer.
I take a lot of pride in all of my work, and I never settle for less. All of my fan merch and my past customers can attest to this. You can check out some of the reviews I've received from my Etsy below, where the bulk of my customers buy from.
Hello! It's so nice to meet you. My name is Jupy and I am the creator of Very Huggable Softies, as well as a lot of fan merch you've probably seen floating here and there (like my Smoliv Garden tote bags). I am a Millennial like many of you, and grew up in the 90s and early 2000s in sunny Southern California. I currently live with my boyfriend and my cat Chloe.
When I was little, my favorite time of each week was Saturday morning. Like clockwork, I'd get up out of bed early, even before my parents, and tiptoe downstairs to turn on the TV. I'd prepare myself a bowl of cereal and tune in to my favorite Saturday morning cartoons. To many of us, before the age of smartphones and social media, this was how we spent our days off. While we enjoyed our cartoons, we also surrounded ourselves with our action figures and toys that our parents and grandparents gave us.
My original collection of plushies, Very Huggable Softies, brings back those memories for you. Whether you grew up like me in those times, or want to share those memories with your own children, I hope they do exactly that, and create many more memories to come.
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