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12 years ago
It's been a little while since our last update, so I wanted to pop on here really quick to let you guys know what we've been up to and what we have planned for the next few weeks! c:
Right now, we are currently working very hard to complete an Osprey partial by next weekend. Right on the heels of that suit is a dragon fullsuit, followed by a lion fullsuit to be ready by March and, should we have time, a husky partial fursuit to sell at Furry Weekend Atlanta (FWA) in March. We also have various smaller commissions to finish, a couple of refurbs to complete, inventory for FWA to create, and some new ideas to explore as far as products are concerned. So needless to say, we will be very, very busy (and likely quiet) until we get back from our first con of the year!
Speaking of cons, there is a good chance that FWA may be our only convention that we attend this year. Anthrocon (AC) last year, while fun as always and all the past six years we've gone, was not as lucrative financially and ended up putting us in the red. A few years ago, very few people were making and selling fursuit parts at cons, which made us and our work stand out. Now fursuit items have become quite popular to sell at tables, and combine that with the dealer's den expansion at AC, it's pretty hard to wrangle in good sales to new customers (the den was seriously way too big to even casually wander around in under an hour and actually see everyone's merch). Until we can make the time to create new products that help us stand out again, larger conventions like AC may need to wait until next year. :( MFF is a possibility at the end of the year, but that's only because we have family up there that could put us up rather than we stay at the hotel. We'll keep you guys posted!
And as far as new commissions are concerned, we will not be open for larger work (partials and fulls) until probably April, just fyi for those interested!
We should be able to post up some WIP images of some of the things we've been working on around our little shop later tonight. We're excited to share some new stuff with you guys! c: We hope you've all been having a nice start to the new year.
Right now, we are currently working very hard to complete an Osprey partial by next weekend. Right on the heels of that suit is a dragon fullsuit, followed by a lion fullsuit to be ready by March and, should we have time, a husky partial fursuit to sell at Furry Weekend Atlanta (FWA) in March. We also have various smaller commissions to finish, a couple of refurbs to complete, inventory for FWA to create, and some new ideas to explore as far as products are concerned. So needless to say, we will be very, very busy (and likely quiet) until we get back from our first con of the year!
Speaking of cons, there is a good chance that FWA may be our only convention that we attend this year. Anthrocon (AC) last year, while fun as always and all the past six years we've gone, was not as lucrative financially and ended up putting us in the red. A few years ago, very few people were making and selling fursuit parts at cons, which made us and our work stand out. Now fursuit items have become quite popular to sell at tables, and combine that with the dealer's den expansion at AC, it's pretty hard to wrangle in good sales to new customers (the den was seriously way too big to even casually wander around in under an hour and actually see everyone's merch). Until we can make the time to create new products that help us stand out again, larger conventions like AC may need to wait until next year. :( MFF is a possibility at the end of the year, but that's only because we have family up there that could put us up rather than we stay at the hotel. We'll keep you guys posted!
And as far as new commissions are concerned, we will not be open for larger work (partials and fulls) until probably April, just fyi for those interested!
We should be able to post up some WIP images of some of the things we've been working on around our little shop later tonight. We're excited to share some new stuff with you guys! c: We hope you've all been having a nice start to the new year.
Does this mean an item such as a head commission could still be considered before then?
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9789564/
And I just adore that picture, as well as the other one of Houdini and Tikka. I love how Nucky has stolen him from you, hahaha. XD
And that's awesome! An owlbear sounds great, especially to go along with Houdini. I guess that's why Nucky likes playing as an owl if he's planning to have that new suit in the future. XD We hope you guys have a great time!
As for badges, I won't have time to do preorders, unfortunately, but I'll probably take some badges at the con to be finished at home. That way, I can still offer my art, but enjoy the con, too. If you're interested, just hit me up any time at FWA and I'll hook you up!
Yeah, I'll definitely hit you up during the con! Taking them home is a good idea - that way you're not chained to the table/working as much when you could be out having fun.