BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
When are surveys going out/due?
As soon as enough pledges are charged successfully to cover the production cost of the order, I'll be getting surveys out as soon as I can. My hope is to get them out the first week of August.
Where are the toys made?
My molds are safely in the hands of Mile High Sofubi, an experienced sofubi man living in Colorado. Yay for domestic soft vinyl production!
Can I add-on more figures? I might want another.
Yes! The enamel pin, shirt, and individual figures are all available as add-ons.
Can I paint these? How do I paint these?
Yes! As another toy painter, I've always wanted more opportunity to paint blanks, so I want to give that opportunity to other toy painters and customizers. Definitely check out the pledge tier specifically designed for you! There are tons of great tutorials out there on toy painting, but I personally use an airbrush and Wonder Vinyl paints, which chemically bonds to the surface of the toy. It's toxic stuff, so you definitely want a respirator (NOT a dust mask!!) that can filter organic vapors. Toy making is dangerous business!