RAT KING - pins and etchings

RAT KING - pins and etchings

A rat king is a collection of rats or mice whose tails are intertwined and bound together. This collection is part of an ongoing body of research Ive been conducting about the history of rat kings, during which I've been preparing etchings and now pins!
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This project is part of Pintopia 2025, which runs from January 23rd - February 13th 2025. Learn more →

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RAT KING, is a phenomenon during which rats become entangled to form a freaky cluster of rats. I've had a lingering obsession with rat kings for a while and I find myself revisiting this concept every few years. 

I'm excited to finally bring this project to life for rat enjoyers worldwide! This is also my second pintopia campaign so I'm happy to be back again.

Featuring various pin designs, and an XL-sized mega pin plus two hand-printed etchings.

Now with unlocked stretchgoals! 


With EU, UK, USA, AU&NZ friendly shipping.

Hand trimmed - Approx size - 7 x 10 inches - max size 8.3 x 11.7 inches. Edition of 100




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Back the campaign within the first 48 hours and recieved a limited edition holo sticker! Available for all physical item tiers.

Digital preview - holo effect might differ slightly



Pledge levels:

1x XL Rat King pin (approx 60mm)
1 pin - any 1x regular pin (approx 40mm) includes any potential stretch goals.
3 pins - 3x regular pins (approx 40mm) includes any potential stretch goals.
Rat king XL pin + 3 regular pins
All in bundle

*NEW TIER* - x6 pin pack! Note - you can also add on additional pins at a later stage via add-ons and pledge manager :)

Etching 1

Etching 2



Shipping will be calculated and collected after the campaign through the Pledge Manager




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💖 WELCOME TO PINTOPIA — A creative celebration featuring over 175 creators launching pin and plushie projects on BackerKit from January 23 to February 13!

✨ Here’s how to earn exclusive rewards:

  • Cross-Collab Freebies: Look for projects marked as Cross-Collab partners! Back both projects in a pair at a physical reward level and earn a FREE pin from each creator. The more pairs you support, the more pins you collect!
  • Gold Pintopia 2025 Pin: Back 10 projects to unlock this exclusive reward, surveyed and shipped by BackerKit.

⚔️ Rewards at a glance:

  • 2 FREE pins for every Cross-Collab pair you back (one from each creator!)
  • 1 FREE limited edition Gold Pintopia 2025 Pin when you back 10+ projects



⭐ PRO TIP: Maximize your freebies by supporting Cross-Collab pairs! For example, support 5 Cross-Collab pairs (10 projects) to earn up to 20 exclusive pins!

*Check individual project pages for specific requirements.
**Gold Pin unlocks require backing physical items from each project.

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Pledge both campaigns for free pins!



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... more stretchgoals to be reached as the campaign goes along! Note - colours and final designs might differ slightly but not majorily.
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Shipping will be calculated and collected after the campaign through the Pledge Manager as the final price depends on the size and weight of the pack.  Customs charges may apply to certain countries.

Timeline:
February 2025 - campagin ends
March 2025 - production of badges begins
May 2025 - packing and shipping prep
June 2025 - Shipping to all destinations.
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