Mytho Menagerie

Hey everyone!

I’ve got a quick update on where things stand with the Mytho Menagerie Enamel Pin Campaign.

91% of Surveys Are In—Thank You!
If you’ve already filled out your survey, you’re amazing—thank you!
If you haven’t completed it yet, you're still amazing, but please do so ASAP so you don't miss out on your backer rewards!

Surveys Lock This Friday (4/25/25)
Please make sure you’ve selected and finalized your enamel pin picks and any add ons before Friday!
Important: Your shipping address will not be locked on Friday—so you’ll still be able to update that later if needed.

Speaking of add ons, here is a look at the foil skeleton stickers which arrived recently! I think they are the prettiest stickers I've ever made- truly gorgeous in person... I don't think the photo does them justice.

If you or a friend missed out on the initial funding- the pre-order shop is still open until 7pm MST on the 24th!

Cards Will Be Charged Next Monday (4/28/25)
Double-check your payment info in BackerKit to make sure everything’s good to go! I don’t want anyone to miss out on their rewards due to a card hiccup.

Production Is Kicking Off!
I’ve finalized the order numbers with my manufacturer and will (hopefully!) be sending payment tonight. Once production begins, I’ll share updates and progress pics as I receive them—so keep an eye out for those!

Shipping Timeline
Please note: it may take a bit longer than usual for the pins to ship from my manufacturer to me here in the U.S. I’ll keep you posted the moment they arrive so you know when I start sorting and mailing everything out to you!

Thank you all again for supporting this project—it truly means the world to me. I can’t wait to get these shiny little mythic creatures into your hands soon.

That's all for now,
Katie (Pangolin)

Hello all!

77% of backers have completed their surveys — thank you so much!

That said, there are still 68 of you who haven’t filled yours out yet. If that’s you, please take a moment to complete your survey ASAP. Surveys are mandatory to receive your rewards, so don’t miss out! If you can’t find your survey, you can recover it here.

Surveys will close and lock on Friday, April 25th, & cards will be charged on Monday, April 28th.
I’ll be sending out a final reminder 48 hours before the deadline so you can double-check everything, especially your mailing address. If you move or need to update your shipping info after surveys are locked, no worries! Just email me at [email protected], and I’ll help you update your info.

Please note: Once surveys are locked, I am unable to cancel/refund any pledges or payments. Please make sure everything is correct before the deadline!

Thank you so much for supporting this project! Unfortunately, I’m unable to ship directly to the UK and EU addresses through this campaign platform. If you're experiencing issues completing your survey because of shipping restrictions, please email me at [email protected]. Once the pins arrive and I'm ready to ship, I’ll create a custom Etsy listing for you so you can still receive your rewards.

Thanks again for being part of this journey. I’m so excited to get these pins into your hands!

Thank you again!
Katie (Pangolin)

Hey everyone, I hope you're all having a restful weekend!

I’ve got a few important updates for you — please read through so you don’t miss anything!

LAST CHANCE TO FIX PAYMENTS
There’s still about $900 in failed payments — if your payment didn’t go through, you have until Monday, April 14th to update your info in BackerKit.
Please don’t miss out on your campaign rewards — update your payment info ASAP!

SURVEY SMOKE TEST STARTS MONDAY
What’s a smoke test? It’s when a small percentage of surveys are sent out first to catch any errors before the full send. I’ll be starting that on Monday, so keep an eye on your inboxes next week for your survey!

SURVEY = GET YOUR REWARDS
It’s critical that you fill out your survey as soon as you get it. This is how I’ll know:

Filling out your survey is required to receive your rewards. If you don’t complete it, your pledge will be considered a donation, and your rewards will be forfeited.

TARIFF FALLOUT & OPTIONAL TIP JAR
With tariffs changing constantly (currently sitting at a brutal 145%), this has become an extremely challenging environment for small creators. I’m committed to making sure your pins are produced and delivered, no matter what.

That said, if you’re able and feel inclined, I’ve added a "Tariff Tip Jar" add-on in BackerKit. This is 100% optional, and any support there goes directly toward helping cover these unexpected costs.

Whether or not you can contribute — please know that I deeply appreciate each and every one of you. You’ve made this project possible. 

Thank you again for your support, your patience, and your kindness throughout this whole campaign. You're all amazing!

Katie (Pangolin)

Hello all!

As we move into next week I'd like to get through some house keeping items and share some reassurance about tariffs in relation to this project.

Failed Payments / How to Fix
As is normal and expected for these sort of large pin campaigns there have been some failed payments. In this case about $1,200; but I don't want anyone to miss out!

In order to receive your surveys and campaign rewards you'll want to go double-check that your payments have gone through, need authentication, or need updating. If you need to check or update your payment info on BackerKit, you can do so by following these steps.

If you're looking for your pledge in your bank statements, this campaign should appear as backerkit.com mytho-me.

Tariffs
Yikes! As you are all probably aware, there are substantial and unpredictable changes in the landscape of US imposed tariffs. I'd like to reassure everyone that I took a very conservative estimate for tariffs when starting this campaign... and while I'm anticipating a higher percentage now than I did a few months ago, I'm confident that I will be able to cover the looming nonsensical hikes in tariffs from my own profit margin without needing to pass that cost on to all of you.

Pre Order Store
In case you or a friend missed out on the campaign, I do have a pre-order store that is open through April 24th. I plan to add a few more sticker designs to the pre-order store shortly after the sticker poll closes- if you haven't weighed in on the sticker poll, be sure to vote today!

I plan to be back with another update later this week to let you know when to expect your surveys.

Again, thank you all for your support!
-Katie (Pangolin)

Mytho Menagerie has officially come to a wildly successful close, and it's thanks to YOU, my 301 amazing backers! I can’t express how grateful I am for your support, enthusiasm, and belief in this project. I'd like to extend an extra thank you to anyone who took part in the Oddities & Obscura Backer Train that helped us power through an extra 1 hour and 9 minutes of "overtime"!

What’s Next?
So, what's on the horizon? I’ll be keeping you updated every step of the way. Here’s what you can expect in the coming weeks:

Payment Issues?
If you had any issues with your payment, no worries! You can fix payment issues directly through BackerKit. Just log in and follow the instructions to update your payment information so we can keep the project moving forward smoothly. You should be able to fix any payments through April 16th.

Add-On Ideas: Stickers?
I’m considering adding vinyl stickers of some of the designs as a fun add-on option for backers, and I’d love to hear what you think! Would you be interested in having any of the designs available as vinyl stickers to add on to your survey? I've already ordered some brushed aluminum (SHINY!)variations of the Celestial Jackalope Skeleton and Celestial Unicorn Skeleton designs - Let me know in the comments or participate in the poll to help me decide which other designs will be selected.

Heartfelt Thanks
I truly can't thank you enough for your support. You’ve made my very first crowdfunding campaign a colossal success, and I’m so excited to deliver these pins to you. I’ll be working hard to make sure they are everything you’ve dreamed of.

Stay tuned for more updates, and I’m so grateful to have you on this journey with me!

With all my gratitude,
Katie (Pangolin)