Welcome traveller, you are brave to enter these parts for here, there be dragons! No need to fear in this region however, these beasties are smaller than their epic cousins. This is the realm of the Tiny Hoarders, little collectors of even littler things! My name is Chloe, and I shall be your guide in introducing you to the many variaties you will find here. This is my 20th crowdfunding project, I've been running Pin & Tonic for many years now so you're in good hands!
Every pin will be produced in hard enamel with beautiful gold plating (unless stated otherwise!). They are sized to show off all of the details without being too bulky, and to match each other as a set.
Each Tiny Hoarder has a matching mini pin design - mini pins are not included with the large pin (unless stated otherwise in the pledge level) and can be chosen as add-ons during the campaign or afterwards at the survey stage.
All of these beauties are unlocked with the campaign base goal!
Lineart colour has been changed to best show the artwork - this will be in specified metal colour on the final pins
This design is a BackerKit exclusive colourway! Whilst there may be limited stock available after the campaign it will not be restocked, so be sure to add one to your pledge so you don't miss out.
A huge collection of extra mini pins to add to your hoard! Pin sizes range from 15mm-20mm.
Once unlocked, all versions of these mini pins will be available as add-ons! This design is a BackerKit exclusive colourway! Whilst there may be limited stock available after the campaign it will not be restocked, so be sure to add one to your pledge so you don't miss out.
If we smash these I'll get drawing and design even more dragons and hoards! Feel free to suggest new hoard themes in the campaign comments.
This is the second Here There Be Dragons to grace Pintopia! Here's a look at the pins created for the 2024 campaign, to show you just how stunning they are once produced.
Series one will be available on my online store in the near future! You will also be able to add them to your pledge for this current campaign at the survey stage.
💖 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 10+ projects (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
Back Unleash your Samurai Vibes and Here There Be Dragons to receive one of these rice ball loving dragons AND a blossom dragon completely free! 😍
In addition to my amazing collab partner, here are some projects you should check out that I will be backing too! 😍😍
Shipping will be charged after the campaign has ended and nearer to the time that packages will be sent - the below are estimates based on current shiping rates and approx pin weights and may be subject to change. Tracking IS NOT INCLUDED but may be added for an additional charge at the survey stage.
Estimated shipping rates are based on full sized pins and accurate as of January 2025:
United Kingdom - First Class - estimated 2 to 4 business days
Packages of approx. 4 pins - £4
Packages of approx. 10 pins - £7
Larger packages - £10
International Backers - Standard International (no tracking) - estimated 3 to 17 business days
Packages of up to approx. 4 pins - £9
Packages of approx. 10 pins - £14
Larger packages - £18+
It will be possible to upgrade to tracked shipping for an additional cost at the survey stage.
I am unable to ship to the EU at this time. I am VERY sorry for this but it is out of my control 😥
Whilst this timeline is an estimate, I have allowed some wiggle room so we should be able to stick to this plan! Following from the prev
January 23rd - February 13th - BackerKit Campaign
February 14th - March 1st - Pledges collected and surveys prepped March - Surveys sent, data collected! April - August - Manufacturing
September - Quality check
October onwards - Shipping (without knowing how many pledges there will be, it is difficult to say how long shipping will take! Please bear in mind I am just one person and will be doing this alone)
All best laid plans can be tested along the way, so should this change I will keep all backers updated as to what is happening!
Want more lovely pins to add to your collection? Of course you do! Each month I design two full sized pins and a mini pin which are exclusively available on my website and Patreon. Designs are limited edition and don't always make it to public sale, plus members get a free sticker version of the pins and discounts! They also get early access to sales, samples and seconds.
Here are some recent club designs - members can snap these up in the exclusive section on my website!
