Cheshire Kitten Collector Set - Mid-July Update
Added 2019-07-19 05:16:25 +0000 UTCDear Insane Children,
Got TONS done during this Stream-Free week. Really appreciate everyone's understanding and patience while we took a break from YouTube/Discord stuff and focused on business development tasks related to Alice: Asylum, Pirate Jam 2020, and Mysterious. Yay!
Still lots going on behind the scenes - new art, design work, and more... All will be shared next week.
But I wanted to quickly share an update related to the Cheshire Kitten Collector Set.
Cheshire Kitten Collector Set Update
The revised Cheshire Cat Nylon Bag arrived. And it looks great!
Above you'll see Lulu posing with the bag and final Cheshire Kitten prototype. She says they're both, "Grrrreat!" (You might notice the little scar on her chest near her left leg - she's all healed and better now - tough little doggy).
Here you can see front and back of the bag.
And Omri sends along the final version of the Cheshire Cat's "Lair of Curiosity" concept image. Who knows what secrets are locked away behind that door?
All I know is that our Insane Children (who grab this collector set) will be the first to find out. Meow! (Someone on the Internet said, "A cardboard box." Cat owners will understand and laugh).
These updates mean we're in possession of the complete set - Cheshire Kitten, Cheshire Cat Nylon Bag, Cheshire Cat Embroidered Patch, and the concept image for the Cheshire Cat's Lair of Curiosity. Purrrrrfect!
There are a couple of items to note on the Cheshire Cat Bag before it's considered final.
First, the "reflective" idea just isn't going to work. The factory tried, and failed, on two different samples to deliver something we'd approve. In both cases the paint-material was too thick, too easily damaged, and not at all reflective.
Next, the position and size of the print on both sides needs a bit of adjustment. I don't know exactly how much can be done to improve what we see here, but an effort will be made to either increase the size of the bag or reduce the size of the printed area so that less clipping occurs around the edges.
Aside from those two issues... do you see anything else we need to address?
OH! The bag is fully reversible and that the reverse side is the red material you see around the top. It looks great reversed-legs or regular-legs.
There's also a little button-closed pocket on the inside. Neat!
It's a REALLY NICE bag. You're getting a really solid collector set with all this stuff. You're spoiled, you know? :P
What's Next?
First - DON'T DO ANYTHING with your pledge or Tiers right now!
The promotion for the Cheshire Kitten Plush Collector Set will start August 2019.
The month we're currently in is July 2019. We're on Earth. A planet in...
On or about August 5th we'll create a Specific Tier for the Collector Set and we'll lower the Goal Target amount to something more reasonable. THAT is when you can select that Tier (or stay at the $75 Tier) in order to capture this Reward.
If you have additional questions...
Check out THIS LINK to the Cheshire Kitten Plush Goal Explainer.
Or if you see others struggling with questions, give them this link:
http://bit.ly/CheshKitten (that goes to the Goal Explainer page)
If you're still super confused, then send us a Private Message.
Or if you see others struggling with how to PM us, give them this link:
http://bit.ly/PMHOOMIN (that goes to Lulu explaining how to PM us).
Other Ideas? Ways to Improve?
One more request for feedback from those of you who were with us for the White Rabbit Collector Set promotion and fulfillment process.
What might we improve?
I was thinking that we should include a card with the Cheshire Kitten set which contains a bit of info. Such as "The Cheshire Cat Lair of Curiosity Code will be emailed to you prior to the launch of Alice: Asylum." (That was a FAQ, whew boy).
What else? Let me know in the comments below.
I want to make this set as complete and rewarding as possible.
Looking forward to your feedback!
From Shanghai in a Typhoon,
-American (and Lulu)
Comments
IM SO EXCITED. I have wanted a cheshire from Madness for so long. My best friend & I actually have Alice inspired tattoos we designed. I cannot wait to support this!! Bring on 5 August!
2019-07-26 15:55:19 +0000 UTCMust have
Andrew Campbell
2019-07-22 04:19:04 +0000 UTCim super excited for this! i can not wait to have a kitten to go with my rabbit!
2019-07-19 20:28:55 +0000 UTCThat is one sexy ass bag
2019-07-19 15:52:36 +0000 UTCThis is a dream come true! I think the bag looks great! The cheshire design would look good on anything. For some reason I did think the cheshire bag was going to be a big canvas bag. No clue why lol. I am so stoked!
2019-07-19 15:43:32 +0000 UTCEverything looks really great to me. Patch looks cute, plushy looks really great, pic looks - BEAUTIFUL, and the bag, as is, looks super awesome! My ONLY concern is the pictures on the bag looking off center. Though you did say in the post you were gonna work with the cropping so I have full faith it will turn out great. :)
2019-07-19 13:37:16 +0000 UTCBag looks great, plush looks great! Can't wait to know more about the Ches Lair
Definitely not Adam Driver
2019-07-19 12:22:31 +0000 UTCThe set is great, can't wait to get my hands on it! But.....still dissapointed that the face didn't become more catlike! And I suppose now this is going to be a separate tier, it doesn't count towards the 3x$35 poster reward? I am only 1 pledge away from 3x$35, so I would be really dissapointed if this doesn't work with the Ches set! Please clarify.
2019-07-19 12:10:16 +0000 UTCGreat idea!
2019-07-19 12:07:15 +0000 UTCSo it's based on what we're being charged September 1st-ish, yes?
2019-07-19 12:07:03 +0000 UTCThis all looks great! I'm looking forward to the Cheshire Set. The bag's size is a little up for conversation, because either is okay with me. But I would like to see the art printed to be moved slightly, so it's perfectly captured by the bag's material and doesn't clip the edges. The card thing is a good call, but an idea I had based on a comment left here earlier is what if the card is the adoption certificate for Cheshire, saying that "The code will be delivered before entering Wonderland" or something of the sort, as well as having "Certified Insane" written in big letters on it? I believe that would greatly increase the sentimental and artistic value of the card, making it much more loveable and desired by everyone!
2019-07-19 11:46:32 +0000 UTCAbout the paw print in the back...if you could remove the square and keep the circle because without the square print it's make the paw more realistic and beautiful. about the print in the front make it smaller because if the bag is bigger I won't be able to use it for personal purposes
Droitclair
2019-07-19 10:13:44 +0000 UTCThis Set looks amazing! I can't wait. But yes, the print smaller oder bag bigger is a good idea. Maybe the print smaller because the bag seems big enough?! But I'm good either way. Other than that, thank you for your feedback and hard work. โค๏ธ I'm looking furrrward to the August of 5th. ๐ฑ
2019-07-19 09:22:49 +0000 UTCAHHH i cant wait to get this Cheshire Cat plush! It looks so good and i love the bag too ๐๐
2019-07-19 08:28:43 +0000 UTCI really want a little asylum Alice plush lol like in a little straight jacket and like her classic dress beneath!
2019-07-19 08:20:05 +0000 UTCThis Cheshire set is insanely great! The plush is really adorable, can't wait! I don't have suggestions, just want to tell you thank you for all these feedback and for your amazing work!
2019-07-19 08:10:00 +0000 UTCQUESTION: Is it too late to suggest a red paw embroidered patch? I suggested some time ago, but I don't think you guys saw it.
Priscila Nosoma
2019-07-19 07:43:35 +0000 UTCEverything looks amazing and I don't see any problem with the bag. Actually looks better than I pictured. I'm so excited to get my hands on this set, Ches is my favorite ever. The lair is also looking great. Omri always kills it.
Priscila Nosoma
2019-07-19 07:41:34 +0000 UTCIt all looks fabulous! A possible addition could be an adoption certificate for the kitten that makes you responsible for all of him like an actual kitten, but it's a fake certificate and it's actually a contract that states you are the kittens partner in crime
2019-07-19 06:30:46 +0000 UTCHeh! The bag of the rabbit was stolen from me, (she uses it as a small shopping bag), the Cheshire bag is going to instantly dissappear! XDDD Looks amazing!
2019-07-19 06:26:28 +0000 UTCI can't wait! <3
2019-07-19 06:11:24 +0000 UTCDefinitely keep the quote...it's forever my favorite! I love this set! It's gonna be purrrrfect โฅ๏ธ
2019-07-19 05:53:32 +0000 UTC"On or about August 5th we'll create a Specific Tier for the Collector Set" So keep an eye out for that !
American McGee
2019-07-19 05:51:38 +0000 UTCAwww, i cant do a $75 tier. Is there any way to get get it on the $35 tier? Like a X for 1?
2019-07-19 05:48:22 +0000 UTCThese are perfect, life are perfect now. <3
WitchDoll
2019-07-19 05:44:58 +0000 UTCPutting a card in there is a really great idea. I'm personally fine with the bag not being reflective, but I can't stand clipping, so definitely shrink the print a little. Other than that, I LOVE it! Keep up the good work, as I know you all will!
Wendy Jaa
2019-07-19 05:39:06 +0000 UTCThank you! :)
American McGee
2019-07-19 05:32:50 +0000 UTCWe'll definitely try!
American McGee
2019-07-19 05:32:01 +0000 UTCYes, Alice.
American McGee
2019-07-19 05:31:53 +0000 UTCAbsolutely loving this. Omri I adore that the Cheshire plush is in the Chesh lair! I think that the paw print on the bag could move down slightly, but the face of our favorite cat looks great! Reversible?! Awesome! I'm okay with a smaller image considering this will be a bigger bag than the rabbit plush anyway. A card for the later content seems like a good idea. Keep up the wonderful work <3
RozaMay
2019-07-19 05:26:23 +0000 UTCEverything looks amazing! No suggestions here, just looking forward to the August tier update ๐ - White Rabbit went super smoothly for us here, but I also made it a point to Read the info that was already thoroughly provided about it. Youโre always very thorough and accommodating, and sometimes the info will go missed despite your efforts. You do a wonderful job!
Lauren Tina
2019-07-19 05:25:33 +0000 UTCLast I checked he was saying $50 USD
Sarah Heist
2019-07-19 05:25:24 +0000 UTCOhhh it looks great! So looking forward to put the cat plush next to the Rabbit plush <3
2019-07-19 05:22:03 +0000 UTCdo we have an estimate of how much this collectors set will cost? i know it was mentioned before that this one might be more than the rabbit was!
2019-07-19 05:21:33 +0000 UTCDefinitely go with a bigger bag not smaller image!!
2019-07-19 05:21:04 +0000 UTCSo if I'm reading this correctly, for the Cheshire plush it doesn't matter what tier we're at now, we just have to select the new tier when it is added on or about August 5th for that month and we'll get it? Is that correct?
Alice Marie James
2019-07-19 05:20:32 +0000 UTC
