Share the Lovecraft with creepy, yet cuddly horror-themed pins, plushies, books that young and old ones alike will love! Featuring Cthulhu, Hastur, Shoggoth and many more of your eldritch favorites in our creepy cute style!
For the past decade, Lovecraft fans of all ages have enjoyed our creepy, yet cuddly re-imagining of the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft into delightful children's books, adorable plush toys and iconic pins.
Now, for the first time ever, we're participating in Pintopia, Backerkit's premiere event for enamel pin-lovers around the world, bringing our line magnificent monstrosities from the Lovecraft mythos to life in weird and wonderful ways for a new audience!
This campaign features new Backerkit Exclusive enamel pins along with some of our best-selling books and plush toys, a new limited edition C is for Cthulhu pin board, and more! There will be fun incentives for returning backers as well as cross-promotional pins with other great participating creators.
Thanks once again for sharing the Lovecraft with us!
Is this your first time supporting a project here on Backerkit Crowdfunding? Guess what, it's our first time running a project here, too! While we've successfully funded and fulfilled dozens of Kickstarter crowdfunding projects over the years, we're excited to experiment with this promising platform this year, and hope you'll consider supporting our efforts at trying something new!
Here's how the Backerkit Crowdfunding Pintopia Event Works:
- To participate, simply pledge at ANY of our amazing pledge levels for pins, plushies and more.
- In order for our campaign to succeed, we need to reach our minimum funding goal of $1,000.
- You can change or add to your pledge at any time while the campaign is live and you won't be charged a dime for your pledge until the campaign ends at 1 PM PST on February 13, 2025!
To make this campaign a truly special event AND to reward the backers who help make it a success, we have a number of special incentives and freebies for our supporters.
✌️RETURNING BACKER REWARD - Anyone who backed a previous C is for Cthulhu crowdfunding campaign will also receive a FREE MYSTERY C is for Cthulhu Enamel Pin (1") [$13.00 value] inserted randomly and included with your order!
🐺PINTOPIA Cross-Collab Reward - Back our campaign AND the Wolf Pack Pups Werewolf Pintopia project and you will receive TWO FREE Cthulhu & Night Wolf Enamel Pins (2") with your order (one from us and one from the Wolf Pack Pubs Team!)
🌟 NEW C is for Cthulhu Deluxe (2.5") Pins Collection
For our first Pintopia event, we're also offering an all-new selection BACKERKIT EXCLUSIVE Deluxe large enamel pins measuring 2.5" in length, featuring full body versions of some of Lovecraft's most outstanding creations.
For this event, we're thrilled to include the following C is for Cthulhu pins based on characters inspired by the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft and envisioned in C is for Cthulhu: The Lovecraft Alphabet Book.
We have the perfect way for you to show off your new C is for Cthulhu Pin collection in the form of a Limited Edition C is for Cthulhu Pin Board Display!
These new custom made corkless enamel pin boards are made of 1/16 basswood then painted with a walnut color stain and frame for displaying your entire pin collection in an upright fashion. Measuring 11" x 11" these pin boards will comfortably display dozens of enamel pins.
Available as a LIMITED EDITION Add-On to ANY PLEDGE LEVEL!
Introducing the new, BIG Necronomicon plush: cuddly, eldritch, and adorably ominous! With with an ALL-SEEING EYE on the front and including lots of cool features and details, this plush is perfect for aspiring cultists or Lovecraft enthusiasts looking to snuggle up with some forbidden knowledge.
Necronomicon art from C is for Cthulhu: The Lovecraft Alphabet Book.
Just be careful not to summon any Elder Gods during playtime when you add this BIG plush brought to life from the pages of C is for Cthulhu: The Lovecraft Alphabet Book.
Necronomicon Plush Product Details
Our enigmatic new NECRONOMICON is made with the same super-soft premium fabric that you’ve come to expect from our C is for Cthulhu Plush Toys, but is loaded with features for multiple use cases!
This Plush can function as a decorative throw pillow, worthy of a place in Lovecraft’s own living room!
Features an removable ALL-SEEING OPEN EYE that can be swapped out for a CLOSED EYE, because even the Book of the Dead needs sleep!
Features lots of embroidered details, including a skull on the cover, NECRONOMICON stitched on the spine, and Cthulhu icon on the back.
A Decorative Plush LOCK just like the one in the book holds the secrets inside securely in place!
Be extra careful when you unzip out Necronomicon to open it, revealing a set of chomping TEETH and a TONGUE (that doubles as a book ribbon!)
With a large interior, our Necronomicon Plush can be used to hold your C is for Cthulhu Books or stuff with a few plush toys to make it extra plump!
Our Necronomicon Plush is 13 inches tall, 12 inches wide and roughly 9 inches thick, and weighs 15 oz.
Child safety tested and certified.
The perfect gift for Lovecraft fans of all ages, especially lovers of H.P. Lovecraft's stories "The Hound" and fans of “Evil Dead.”
Get ready to upgrade your bedtime ritual and add something new to your C is for Cthulhu Collection!
Product Details
Designed and crafted with the same care and luxuriously soft material as our fan favorite plush toys, this new pillow is perfect to snuggle up with or to put on display.
Though super cuddly to the touch, each hefty pillow measures 15 in x 15 in x 10 in, and weighs a solid 2 and half pounds, so you know this Cthulhu means business!
This double-sided pillow's eyes are open on the front and closed on the back, with tentacles underneath.
Peel back a protective fabric on the top of the pillow to reveal a zipper hiding a special bonus... a full-sized, 60 x 50 in. C is for Cthulhu Fleece Blanket to keep you warm at night!
Over the past decade, the C is for Cthulhu team has produced a number of acclaimed Lovecraftian children's board books, perfect for little hands, and enjoyed by young and old ones alike! Take a look at what's available to add to any pledge when you support this campaign.
C is for Cthulhu: The Lovecraft Alphabet Board Book (The Original!)
C is for Cthulhu: The Lovecraft Alphabet Book is a lushly illustrated, premium alphabet board book, featuring monsters and characters inspired by the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft.
This high-quality board book that started it all, features gorgeous Lovecraft-themed illustrations for every letter of the alphabet.
Our best-selling book features:
26 Lovecraft-themed illustrations, featuring Cthulhu, H.P., Hastur, Black Goat, Eldritch, and many more!
The perfect blend of creepy and cuddly, making this a favorite book of Lovecraft fans of all ages.
Durable, laminated board book with a spot-UV treated cover.
Sweet Dreams Cthulhu: A Lovecraftian Bedtime Book
Sweet Dreams Cthulhu: A Lovecraftian Bedtime Book was the long-awaited follow up to the smash hit C is for Cthulhu, and it delivered!
In his house at R'Lyeh, Cthulhu can't sleep! It's up to his friend Howard Lovecraft to help him overcome his nighttime fears and reveal the truth about things that go bump in the night! This lavishly illustrated bedtime story is sure to charm young and old ones alike! Sweet Dreams Cthulhu is a timeless tale perfect for helping children deal with their fears with when the lights go out.
Counting, Colors & Cthulhu
A rhyming Lovecraftian board book teaching numbers, colors and the mythos, from makers of C is for Cthulhu & Sweet Dreams Cthulhu! COUNTING, COLORS & CTHULHU is a beautifully illustrated, premium board book that teaches numbers and colors using adorable Lovecraft inspired monsters.
Young Howard Lovecraft has a problem: Strangely colored creatures are appearing all over Providence, and they seem to be multiplying! Help Howard and his good friend Cthulhu navigate through a horde of cuddly cute monsters and develop number & color recognition and counting skills in a fun and visually engaging way!
The Night Before Christmas: A C is for Cthulhu Holiday Tale
It's Christmas Eve in Providence, Rhode Island, and the Lovecraft home is about to get some very special visitors! The adorable cast of creepy, yet cuddly creatures from the C is for Cthulhu book series reunite for a holiday celebration filled with Lovecraftian cheer!
The Night Before Christmas: A C is for Cthulhu Holiday Tale is a beautifully illustrated, premium board book that reimagines the heartwarming holiday classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clemente Clarke Moore in Lovecraftian style yuletide fun for the whole family!
The Night Before Christmas: A C is for Cthulhu Holiday Tale is the latest book from the acclaimed creators of C is for Cthulhu: The Lovecraft Alphabet Book, Sweet Dreams Cthulhu: A Lovecraftian Bedtime Story and Counting, Colors & Cthulhu!
For this campaign, we will be trying out Backerkit's Pay Over Time feature! If your pledge is over $150, after you select a pledge and go to Checkout, you'll be given the option to pay 4 equal interest-free monthly installments of your pledge total over the course of 4 months.
If you select Pay Over Time, please note that:
You understand that your rewards will not qualify for shipment until you have paid in full.
You understand that any partial payments made are not eligible for a refund.
You understand that you will not be able to access the pledge manager survey until after you have paid in full.
Our talented team has a long track-record of producing incredible content for some of the most respected entertainment and publishing brands in the world. Here's who are making this new book for you:
Jason Ciaramella This new book is written by "Uncle" Jason Ciaramella, who is an author, screenwriter, and brand developer who has worked on many of the most recognizable pop culture properties on the planet, including Godzilla, Transformers, Magic: The Gathering, Ninja Turtles, and G.I. Joe. He lives on a hill, in a very old house in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with his wife, their four teenage sons, and a wonderful dog.
Illustrator extraordinaire Joshua Janes, a graduate of the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning & Graphic Arts, with more than twenty years experience in the world of children's publishing, working for companies including Google, Disney, Warner Bros, McGraw-Hill and many others, joined the C is for Cthulhu team as illustrator on the wildly successful Counting, Colors & Cthulhu and The Night Before Christmas: A C is for Cthulhu Holiday Tale.
Israel Skelton is the founder of Skelton Crew Studio, a respected developer of high-quality collectibles that range from keys and artifacts to resin mini-busts, plush toys and pins. Skelton Crew Studio is the exclusive home to officially licensed replicas from “Locke & Key” by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, Mike Mignola’s “Hellboy” and “B.P.R.D.” and more. Israel has been sculpting and creating for more than 30 years.
Tyler James has been lead editor, project manager and publisher for the C is for Cthulhu brand since the very beginning. Tyler is the publisher of ComixTribe and the host of the ComixLaunch Podcast, which has taught thousands of creators how to harness the power of crowdfunding to bring their dream projects to life.
❓Why We Create Lovecraftian Themed Pins, Plushies & Books!
While browsing board books for his young son in a small bookstore in Exeter, NH many years back, Uncle Jason Ciaramella was disappointed to find every book on the shelves was essentially the same: A is for Apple, B is for Ball... Where was the fun in that, right?
His boys were exposed to the fantastic and weird at a very young age. They loved monsters and mythology -- why shouldn't the alphabet books for their age be filled with these things?
Well, since the very beginning, we've believed they should be! And that's why we first made C is for Cthulhu back in 2014, and why we've been creating fun, high-quality Lovecraft and horror themed products that the whole family will enjoy ever since.
It's been a tremendous honor to have C is for Cthulhu products become a major part of the lives of so many fans around the world, and we look forward to expanding our reach even more with this amazing event!
❤️C is for Cthulhu is Trusted by Thousands of Backers!
As a veteran of a dozen crowdfunding campaigns, we've successfully delivered rewards to over 4,500 backers! With the support of our backers, C is for Cthulhu has built a reputation for quality products, and we hold ourselves to a high standard for delivering. Design and creation of the new products displayed here is already complete. We've already invested in and have in hand prototypes for the plush toy products being offered during this campaign. We've gone through multiple iterations with our factory partner to get these products just right for our loyal fans.
The only thing left to do is raise the funding to complete payment on the new pins and pin boards, place our final order, collect your shipping information, and start shipping everything once the new products arrive.
We're well aware of the many challenges associated with delivering on a crowdfunding campaign, and know that problems arise in every campaign. In the past, we've made every effort to deliver on our promises to backers and maintain strong communication with them throughout the fulfillment process of every campaign.
We don't consider a project successful unless 100% of our backers have been fulfilled. We hope you'll give us the opportunity to make you a C is for Cthulhu fan for life!
💖 WELCOME TO PINTOPIA — a celebration of creativity and collaboration from a diverse group of over 175 creators collectively launching their pin and/or plushie project on BackerKit from January 23rd - February 13.
Be on the lookout for projects that have paired up to be Cross-Collab partners — this means that if you back BOTH projects in the pair (for a physical reward), you will get a limited FREE pin from EACH creator. The more pairs you support, the more FREE pins you earn ✨
And for all you pin-collectors out there, we want to reward your achievements with a limited Gold Pintopia 2025 pin once you support 6 or more Cross-Collab pairs (this reward will be surveyed and shipped by the BackerKit team).
⚔️ 2 FREE Cross Collaborative Freebies for every cross-collab pair you back (one from each creator) 🏆 1 FREE Exclusive Gold Pintopia 2025 Pin if you back 10 participating projects or more
⭐️ PRO TIP: Get the MOST freebies by backing 5 Cross-Collab Pairs!
*See individual project pages for freebie unlock requirements **To unlock the Trophy Pin, you must support each project for a physical item
