Something interesting to note - when I got both cow versions first, I was confused to find one regular Cow moth with an incredibly iridescent sheen rather than the usual glitter.
Turns out that was because Sugar Skull was made with a pearl powder instead of glitter, and they are both white enamel on black nickel so they must've confused one. In my opinion, this pearl/mica powder is actually a massive upgrade for Sugar Skull, it looks really good in person. I'm glad I somehow wound up with a shiny Cow for myself.
Normal Cow on bottom
I'm always nervous to receive the end product because the process is mostly out of my hands (pun not intentional). I don't have fantastic news for this run of pins, most of which is detailed in backer-only info, and I tried my best to be objective. Unfortunately these flaws are all pretty noticeable and can't just be shrugged off.
I'll update again next with catmoth and remade sticker sheet info...catmoth molds are being redone over a miscommunication/something on the approved proof not being followed initially, but this is at no cost to me so I'm not worried about it.
THE SHIPPING DELAY...:
Backers only, please read the section below to know what's going on with the pins right now. I can continue to fulfill about 20+ every ~10 days until I hit another roadblock of [xyz] isn't in stock (catmoths, sticker sheet remakes, remakes of pins) and have to pause fulfillment again.
On another note:
1) The preorder store for the cat paw pintopia campaign I just did is now open, and the moths with the previously-freebie pins looped into the machines are available to pledge for, if anyone had friends interested in getting them but missed the preorder store for this campaign. Since I am closing at the end of this year and my first in-person event is in May, I can't actually afford to keep the previously-freebie designs separated until in-person gacha spins.
These spins are VERY limited availability for the reasons listed below.
Of course, the paws are available as well! The same concept applies - the freebie pins were absorbed into the paid machine spin options already.
2) I got some glitter sticker sheets of the paws done as a test run with a 3rd person, because I have twice now been sent glitter stickers that are curling immediately upon receipt. These are fine! I need to adjust my cutlines but there's nothing wrong with them. I will be getting the moth graffiti sheets and taiyaki remade with this person too.
All 3 of these are on my production bucketlist and the Sakura and Thorns are already partially funded. Hopefully we can make it!
These cat paw ones are also preorders through the cat paw pin preorder store via the link above!
Currently only 2 colorways available, unlocking a 3rd is unlikely but possible!
