A Ball Python appears!
almost 5 years ago – Mon, Jul 01, 2019 at 07:06:48 AM

You've unlocked the moth. But that's not all...

A generous sponsor has brought the Ball Python (specifically, the pastel variety) to you! A lot of you have been asking for snakes too, so that's some great timing. How many of you love ball pythons?

We've still got a little ways to go before we reach the Owl's unlock goal to see what's next, so let's keep pushing! Upgrade your pledges and tell your friends! Surely they want a cute Pride Pin too? 💕

The Road to #1 Most Funded
almost 5 years ago – Mon, Jul 01, 2019 at 07:03:36 AM

Pride Pins is currently the #2 most funded enamel pin Kickstarter of all time. If we hit $215,000, we'll be #1.

The response we've gotten to this Kickstarter has been unimaginable. Every day of this campaign we have been amazed at your dedication, your enthusiasm, and your loyalty to this project. We never dreamed that we could be in the top ten most funded enamel pin Kickstarters. We're currently #2 ... and dreaming about #1. Will you join us?

We've set up the remaining stretch goals needed to reach that lofty dream. Can we do it? Let's see what we have in store for you...

So, in between preparing the stretch goals and this post, the Kangaroo actually unlocked at $170,000. Amazing!

The next stretch goal on our plate is a flag expansion -- creating the Unity Flag for all the bases we have unlocked (as well as recoloring the animals to match the flag for those Unity Flag enamel pins). You might be wondering, what is the Unity Flag?

The Unity Flag is our creation. This trans and POC inclusive flag represents a shared experience as LGBTQIA+ in the furry fandom, where any person can be their authentic self. The furry fandom has been the most welcoming fandom we have experienced, and this flag is meant to function as a thank you to the amazing inclusiveness of the furry fandom and all of its members.

In our flag, the blue stripe represents our community's future and our hope to be more inclusive and accepting of our fellow LGBTQIA+ peers. The white stripe represents all of our trans community members. The brown stripe represents our POC community members. The rainbow is a circle, a symbol of unity, and in the center is what has brought us together to this uniquely accepting fandom--the paw.

Even if you are not furry, we hope you see the beauty in our fandom and its inclusive LGBTQIA+ community.

After the flag expansion comes the Highland Cow, which unlocks at $180,000. If you have never seen a fuzzy cow before, they are definitely quite adorable!

After that, we have the Corgi, which unlocks at $190,000.

Next, we have the German Shepherd, which unlocks at $200,000.

After that is the Leopard Gecko, which unlocks at $210,000. This one was perhaps one of the most requested species!

The next stretch goal is the Pastel Flag Expansion, which was the most requested flag expansion in our Telegram chat. This set features all of the unlocked animals in grayscale with rainbow accents, sporting a beautiful Pastel Rainbow Flag.

This also marks the point when all of us can proudly say we are part of the largest enamel pin Kickstarter of all time.

But we have a couple more for you, based on your requests. We have the Axolotl, which unlocks at $220,000.

Finally, we have the Raven, clocking in at a final $225,000. 

That's it. That's our last stretch goal. 

Edit your pledges to upgrade to a higher tier to get more pins, tell your friends about the campaign, and let's do this. Let's bring the Raven home.

What happens now is up to you.

Sphynx pride!
almost 5 years ago – Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 12:14:10 PM

The sphynx group fund has completed their sponsorship!

If you love cats, rejoice, as another cat has been unlocked! Be sure to upgrade to the next pledge tier or add $8 to your pledge if you'd like to get a sphynx!

You guys are also inching closer to unlocking the Silver Kickstarter Exclusive Byte pin! Be sure to join our Pin of the Month club to help your fellow backers unlock this special pin as a freebie! With Pin of the Month prices as low as $10 a month for two pins, it's one of the best deals in the enamel pin world.

Moths, Owls, and Pride Pals!
almost 5 years ago – Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 11:19:32 AM

The kitsune has been unlocked! Let's see what's next!

The next species for you amazing folks to unlock is the Rosy Maple Moth! Are you excited to get a Moth Pride Pin? Be sure to add $8.00 to your pledge to add the moth to your package!

You fine folks have a tendency to unlock species quickly, so here's the next one too! If you love Barn Owls, then be sure to add another $8.00 to your package!

Our Pride Pals have gotten a fresh coat of paint.

Our Campaign Mascots, the Pride Pals, have gotten their fur dyed! :-)

Our Pride Pals are the mascots of our campaign and are themed like their flag! There will be plenty of merch available for each Pride Pal -- an enamel pin of each (you can add $8.00 to your pledge now per Pride Pal pin you want!), a sticker of each, a 5x7 Mini Print, and trading cards. You remember the swag goals, right? 

You guys have actually unlocked quite a bit at this point! Did you know you'll be getting nine freebies in your packages? You've unlocked some new ones since we last spoke -- the 5x7 Mini Print, the Fursona Pins Logo pin, and the black nickel plated Kickstarter Exclusive Byte pin!

We updated the Kickstarter Exclusive Pin goal to be a little easier on you guys too, and revamped the silver plated design. We hope you like it! We sure do :)

Remember, to unlock the Kickstarter exclusives, you have to join our Pin of the Month club! When we hit 1,250 patrons, you'll unlock the silver plated pin, and when we hit 1,500 patrons, you'll unlock the gold plated pin!

These pins are going to be exclusive to this campaign, and if you unlock them, you won't have to worry about buying them in Backerkit. ;)

Go join Pin of the Month today, and unlock these exclusives!

Thank you for supporting Pride Pins, and enjoy the updates!