Feeling pretty decent today, and typing this up for you guys before I head back to work. There are some important updates about fulfillment and shipping today, so, if you have the time I'd appreciate you pulling up a chair for this one.
CHECK YOUR CREDIT CARDS! We still have 3 failed charges, amounting to about $300. If you bought a ton of stuff, please, go check if that's you. That's a good chunk of my freight shipping cost, right there.
If you want a specific freebie sticker, please tell me down in the comments.
Real quick. I had a regular customer take the plunge and replenish all my pinback button supplies in exchange for unlimited itabag fillers. I have some 1.25" buttons up in the store, of the freebie sticker designs. You guys seem to really like those. You should go look at these, so I can justify buying actual sneakers and stop running with my dog in composite toe boots.
There is a limited 1-sheet drop of them right now, but I'll restock them if they sell. I can toss the mugshot designs on buttons too, if you guys would like them.
Grab a single design (I KNOW you jerks like the house sparrow) or the one remaining 4-pack, if you're down!
Our sticker manufacturer is having a bit of a tussle right now. The order contains all BIRD CRIMES vinyl items (mugshots + freebie sheets), and both new sets of LITTLE SHITS. Crimes stuff will be in on time, but it means LITTLE SHITS restocks are going to be a little delayed. They are a small American company that is doing damn well for the trouble they're having.
Campaign stickers are still very much within the fulfillment deadline, but this might be disappointing if you are a regular shop buyer.
The second color sample for BIRD CRIMES' palette is in progress. I'm waiting on new photos, to confirm the colors (as another millenial has told me, the politically correct term is "greige") are all set. Once our cockatiel sample is looking good, then full pin production will start
Unfortunately, due to the schedule of sampling and pin production, it is extremely unlikely I will have BIRD CRIMES pins here and graded by late June. I can't comfortably offer Anthrocon delivery for pledge rewards.
We are still within our timeline for late summer. I should still have some stickers for people who want to buy them (pledge rewards will be counted out and set aside), but full orders will need to wait. Sorry to anyone this could disappoint, but the time sacrifice is something I needed to make to ensure everything looked good on the enamel pin side.
Custom crimes badges will still be available for pickup. Are you heading to AC? You should tell me, so I can make a note to bring your badge for you! Remember: we are having a meet on Thursday at the National Aviary, if you want to grab stuff before the main event.
Come hang out with some birds of a feather, get some cute freebies, and support one of the coolest facilities in the country! If you're flying in Friday, that's fine, too - I'll be at G20 with Corviforms, to grab your badge at any time.
Custom crimes are still available to new buyers. Did you miss yours on the campaign? I'm offering these bad boys for $40, and they are free to print and ship to BIRD CRIMES backers. I can either include them in your campaign rewards, or I can forward them for $4 USD or bring them for free Anthrocon pickup.
It's not just birds this time around: if you have another opportunist getting in on the avian-induced chaos, or if YOU'RE a dirty dog who needs to be whacked with a newspaper, you can now get your mugshot taken.
We're still on the fence about combined shipping. I have to have a few more talks with Corviforms about the logistics, but it's up in the air right now.
Due to the sheer number of you guys who opted in, I'd like to make it happen. I think everyone who opted in understands it might delay your BIRD CRIMES delivery a little (since Corvi's stuff takes way longer to manufacture), so, we'll play it by ear and see what timelines look like.
If combined shipping happens, you will probably be offered a shop voucher for the amount you paid on my side of the campaign, minus what's needed for the added weight. For most US buyers, this'll be between 4 and 6 dollars. For all you jailbirds across the pond, it could be considerably more.
The plush project is happening behind the scenes. This has been a backer-only section for a bit, but, I think it's time to stop being a jerk: I am working on a project for a weighted, adjustable cockatiel plush + some other assorted cockatiel goods.
We are in the throes of manufacturer sampling currently, with a large, intricate 8" weighted plush and a 4" portable buddy in the works. The images are very early and not final enough to give the public a good idea of what they'll look like. I can throw you guys a bone, though, with some pictures... if you backed :) Yeah, I'm still blueballing the rest of you. This is for people who paid.
I am expecting to launch during Corviforms' griffin campaign, with some cross-collab goodies for all you who buy both. I'll set up a teaser page when I have a little more to show you guys.
