Update #22 – Website Live & Final BackerKit Locking
10 months ago
– Sun, Oct 05, 2025 at 08:08:18 PM
Hi everyone,
Exciting news -> our official website is now live and fully functional! 🎉
👉 https://www.thehierophantentertainment.com/
All our in-stock items are listed there, and we’ve already started receiving some orders through the site. Feel free to check it out. Your feedback is always welcome!
On the Kickstarter side, we’ll be locking all completed-payment BackerKit orders within the next day. You should have already received an email from BackerKit about this.
If you’d like to add any last-minute items (which you totally should 😄), please do so before the window closes. We’re doing this now because Kickstarter’s 3-part payment orders will begin processing soon, and this gives me a little breathing room between batches.
Don’t worry, I can always reopen locked orders later if you want to add more, and our website will continue taking new orders. I can also combine your BackerKit and website orders to help save on shipping.
As always, thank you for your incredible support and enthusiasm. Every small milestone from shipping Wave 1 to launching our site is possible because of you. 🙏
- Soumya
Update #21 – Wave 1 Shipping Complete & Next Steps
10 months ago
– Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 04:18:04 PM
Hi everyone,
As of today, all orders that included only Wave 1 figures OR chose expedited shipping (in the US and worldwide, except India) have been shipped.
That means you should have already received your figure, or you will be receiving it in October as promised. When you do, please share photos on your socials and let others know, spreading the word really helps! And yes, I ship things pretty quick. Fastest fulfillment ever. 😂
For Backers in India
As promised, I’ll be getting your figures to you through the cheapest and safest route possible. I’ve spoken with almost everyone individually, but if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
If you’d like to receive your figures sooner by covering extra shipping, we can make that happen too.
Surveys
If you haven’t filled out your survey yet, please do so or I may start reaching out one by one. 😅
Payment Plan Backers
If you’re on a pledge-over-time plan but want your figures earlier, reach out and we’ll see what’s possible.
Factory Update
Tooling is now complete and production starts soon! Here’s a photo from the factory with everyone standing together.
Thank you again for your incredible support, we’re so far on schedule, and there’s a lot more to come. 🙏
- Soumya
Update #20 – Shipping, Test Shots & Extras
10 months ago
– Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 07:04:27 PM
Hi everyone,
Wave 1 shipping has officially begun! If you have selected expedited shipping or have just Wave 1, your notification will be going out soon. If you can, then please share on your socials and with your friends when you get your figures.
Here’s how BackerKit’s process works (so you know what those steps/ emails mean):
Lock Orders → no more changes or add-ons. If you want to add more figures, you should do that before orders are locked. For now I am just locking Wave 1 orders.
Charge Cards → Backerkit will charge for shipping/taxes, if applicable.
Lock Addresses → final confirmation of where your package is going.
Shipping → your rewards head out the door!
This all happens step by step, so don’t worry if you don’t see everything at once. It’s rolling out in batches.
On the fun side:
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Prototypes: We’ve received some photos of Wave 2 and I’ll share more once they arrive here in the US.
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Mini-Comic Art: Pages are starting to come in. I’ll post some sneak peeks soon!
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Box Remarques: I’ve had a few requests for remarks on boxes. I’m doing these with a smudge-proof marker so they’re permanent little extras. 😅
Things are moving along, and I’m so grateful for all the support and energy around this project. Can’t wait for more of you to start unboxing these figures!
- Soumya
Update #19 - Surveys for "Pledge Over Time" backers and Next Steps
11 months ago
– Thu, Sep 04, 2025 at 05:43:56 PM
Hi everyone,
I come with new info I just got from BackerKit today. Some of you had reached out that the surveys haven't reached you yet and in turn I had asked Backerkit when all surveys would be sent out, and they said they already have. When I pointed out the numbers, they clarified: if you’re on a “Pledge Over Time” plan, your survey will only go out once Kickstarter has collected your full pledge amount. That’s just how Kickstarter’s system works. So if you haven't already, you will receive your Survey sometime in October.
Apologies again for any confusion. And if you’ve already paid in full but haven’t received a survey, please let me know.
That said, everything else is still moving forward exactly as planned. Here’s where we stand:
Surveys: Already 50% completed. Thank you to everyone who filled them out!
Pledge-over-time backers: Your rewards are safe and reserved. Your survey will be sent the after Kickstarter finishes collecting your pledge(mostly October).
Shipping Prep:
- Shipping materials have been ordered.
- There are 4 steps before fulfillment begins:
- Lock orders
- Charge cards for shipping/add-ons
- Lock addresses
- Once addresses are locked, shipping will begin in batches.
Fulfillment Plan:
First out the door: Wave 1 orders, Split shipments (Wave 1 now, Wave 2 later), Retailer orders
Pledge-over-time backers: You’ll have more time. But if you see me at a convention and want to pick up in person, just share your backer details and we’ll make it happen.
I’m working to get these out as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Thank you again for your trust, your patience, and your belief in this project. 🙏🏼
- Soumya
Update #18 – All Surveys Sent!
11 months ago
– Wed, Sep 03, 2025 at 05:05:27 PM
Hi everyone,
Great news -> all BackerKit surveys have now been sent out!
If you haven’t already, please check your email and fill yours out at your earliest convenience. The sooner surveys are completed, the sooner we can start shipping rewards (Wave 1 fulfillment begins very soon).
Also, if you haven't received your survey yet, don't worry. It might take some time to reach everyone.
A few important notes about the survey:
Pledge Questions - You’ll see some campaign-specific questions, such as:
- Do you want your name included in the mini-comic?
- Would you like Wave 1 now and Wave 2 later, or everything together?
Convention Pickups -
If you plan on picking up Wave 1 at a convention, please select just one shipping option (for Wave 2) in your survey.
If you’re local to New Jersey, we can also arrange a pickup for Wave 2, just let me know.
I’ll keep posting my conventionschedule (Titans Toy Expo, Baltimore Comic Con, LegionsCon, etc.), so you’ll have multiple chances.
If you’ve already paid shipping but later pick up in person, I’ll figure out a way to make it right (partial refund or credit).
Shipping Addresses - Please make sure the address you enter is one where you’ll still be able to receive packages next year. You’ll also have a chance to update your address later before we ship Wave 2.
Add-Ons - Don’t forget, you can grab extras through the survey.
Deadlines - Surveys will be open for a while, but the faster you fill them out, the faster we can lock orders and ship.
Thanks again for your support, patience, and enthusiasm. Every survey completed brings us one step closer to getting these figures into your hands. 🙏🏼
- Soumya
