THANK YOU
5 months ago
– Fri, May 31, 2024 at 11:10:04 PM
We're 737% funded!
Thank you so much to everyone who backed this project and helped make this patch collection a reality. We can't wait to take the next steps and get them manufactured!
Please double-check your email address on file with Kickstarter as soon as possible! We will be sending out surveys in the next few days for you to pick the patch designs you want. Since these surveys go out automatically via email, you must have a valid email address that you can check!
Thank you again, and more soon!!
Dagger & Tex
Full Lineup + Important Info
5 months ago
– Thu, May 30, 2024 at 06:46:59 PM
Thank you so much to the 22 sponsors, one bonus sponsor, and 48 total backers who helped make this patch lineup a reality! We started this project hoping to get 6–8 designs made, and we're blown away by our community's enthusiasm and support. Thanks to you, all 27 of these designs will be manufactured as embroidered patches and available to for preorder.
Preorder Info:
You have until 11:59PM EDT tomorrow (Friday) to upgrade your pledge or snag add-on patches before the Kickstarter closes. Within a few days, you'll receive a survey where you can select the specific patches you want and add any last-minute extra patches. Please double-check your email address on file with Kickstarter to make sure you receive this survey without a hitch!
Extra patches will be more expensive via the survey than via the Kickstarter due to the service we're using for the survey, so if you want extras, get them before the Kickstarter closes! We will not be able to help you if you meant to add more and forgot.
Shipping info:
This is your reminder that we will collect shipping fees via the survey after the Kickstarter closes. We're trying to make shipping as affordable as possible while making sure every package gets where it needs to be, so here's what to expect:
- All USA customers will receive tracked, insured package shipping. This will be $8 per package, unless you buy a truly crazy number of patches and your package ends up heavier than expected (in which case it might go up to $10 or $12).
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International customers receive $5 non-tracked, regular envelope shipping by default, but can purchase shipping with tracking and insurance for an additional $20 as an add-on item. It's up to you which option you want to purchase, but please note that without the tracking and insurance we will not be able to replace and re-ship packages that get lost!
- (If you're an international customer buying more than 30 patches, your shipping costs may go up slightly!)
Don't forget to triple-check your address when you fill out the survey!
More soon,
Kinky Canines
26 Colors Unlocked + Bonus Tier Added
5 months ago
– Tue, May 14, 2024 at 05:03:40 PM
All available colors have been claimed! Thank you so much to all 22 sponsors who made this amazing lineup possible. Everyone who pledges at $22 or more will be able to choose from all 26 of these designs.
We’ll continue unveiling new ones as we go—we post one or two a day on Instagram, so if you want to see them as they come out, give us a follow at @kinky.canines.patches. We are still on track to have these delivered by the end of June!
By popular demand, we're adding LIMITED SLOTS for folks who didn't get to sponsor a design but REALLY want their face on a patch. All colors are available for this tier.
The first batch will be priced at $300 per sponsor. Prices will go up once this batch sells out, so if you want one, get it now.
DM us first if you are interested in this tier!
Why are these so expensive?
Duplicating colors means paying for labor and manufacturing for a while additional design, without making additional sales. You may be the only person who buys your design, and we still have to cover all our costs even if no one else pays for it.
What if I already pledged?
If you pledged as a regular backer (NOT a sponsor), you can upgrade to this tier! DM us to work out the details.
Existing sponsors cannot be changed/refunded/upgraded—we need your existing place in the lineup to stay filled, and we’ve already put work and money into your patch—but you can make an ADDITIONAL pledge at this tier for a bonus design. You may need to create a new Kickstarter account and pledge via both accounts to make this work. DM us first to arrange.
New Tier for Women & POC!
5 months ago
– Mon, May 06, 2024 at 01:23:58 PM
Apologies for the double update, but there's been an important change to our sponsored tiers. There are 5 remaining, regular “Your Face on a Patch” slots, PLUS a new tier!
The pup community is diverse, and we want our patches to be, too—so we’ve added a sponsored tier at just $100 that is specifically for featuring community members who are women and/or POC. This is REPLACING the $165 “Sponsor a Color” tier.
If YOU are a female or POC pup, you can use this like a regular “Your Face on a Patch” tier and sponsor a design based on your pup hood or fursona. The hanky you choose MUST be available and match your fursona colors.
If you’re an ally (or if you just don’t care about featuring your own face), you can purchase this tier to help us diversify the lineup. In this case, WE will pick the pup to feature. We have a few in mind that we would love to include.
As two white designers (one female and one trans), we’ve chosen to price this tier below cost to make it as accessible as possible—we’re not making any profit on featuring pups of color, and our only goal here is to produce a collection we can be proud of. If you CAN afford to sponsor a higher tier—and help us pay the bills as freelance artists—please do!
Updated colors + sponsored tiers info
5 months ago
– Mon, May 06, 2024 at 12:19:09 PM
15 colors unlocked!
Over 300% funded! Thank you all for making this project a reality. We had no idea we would get this far, and it's so exciting to work on together. As of this morning we have 15 hanky colors unlocked, with patch designs in the works:
Since these have been so popular, we've added additional hanky colors that can still be unlocked. We are not planning to add more colors after this.
Our YCH tiers sold out AGAIN, so we've added 5 more slots. Since a few people have messaged us with clarifying questions, here is how the sponsored tiers work:
- "Your Face on a Patch" unlocks a design based on YOUR fursona or pup hood. The hanky color must be available AND match your fursona colors.
- "Sponsor a Color" unlocks the available color of your choice. WE decide who to feature on this color.
- Whichever tier you choose, you must CONTACT US BEFORE SPONSORING to make sure the color and design you want are doable.
Stay tuned for more reveals and updates soon!
