I am here to tell you that production has started, post-CNY, on GOLDEN AGE PARROTS' pins. Unfortunately, I don't have photos yet, but I should sooner rather than later. Pins were paid back at the end of December, and machine vectors are finally set to go.
It's been a difficult few months for a lot of creators. There's been some extremely stupid, nonsensical shakeups in terms of imports and tariffs that affect most of us. GOLDEN AGE PARROTS is currently not expecting any hiccups from any of this.
With the new factory, I don't have an exact time estimate. These guys do good work, but they're not the fastest on the block: I'm guessing between 6 to 8 weeks till we're ready to ship. Just like photos, once I have a better timeframe, you'll be the first to hear.
Finally, If you are the last custom pin backer, please reach out to me - let's finish your guy up so he's ready to ship with the other birds.
Other than that, until these birds hit my doorstep, it's a new year and it's time for something new.
It's no secret GOLDEN AGE PARROTS didn't do the numbers I needed it to, and it's been a whole lot of lessons to learn at once. But, hard feelings or not, I have to move on and learn from it. This year absolutely destroyed me financially, emotionally and creatively, but the show must go on. According to extensive, welcome feedback from backers...
I'm launching CRITTER CRIMES on February 25th, once again here on BackerKit. Did you like BIRD CRIMES? This one's for you!
Most, if not all, of CRITTER CRIMES' unlock goals have been revealed - and there's more to achieve, including a back vote at $10k. There's a wide selection of critters, including a conniving raccoon, a fraudster deer, a genocidal feral cat, and all of their heinous little accomplices.
If you're getting this email, you've pledged to my projects before. Did you know you're eligible for free pins this time around?
Back any physical tier on CRITTER CRIMES to continue the BIRD CIRMES with a Barn Owl. And, if you're a pin collector, why not cash in your bulk buying tendencies for another free Sparkledog?
A whole lot of HUSTLE customers also voted for me to re-issue the PRIDE PARROTS pins from 2021. The numbers were close, and the timing works out: if things go well, I'll be fulfilling the CRIMES campaign in early summer. So, I'm bundling the two.
Grab any of these four designs (or, all of them for a discount), for a $2 donation to GMHC on each bird. Let's feed the frontlines of HIV crisis management this year - the government sure isn't doing it.
