FAQ: Isopod Colony - Enamel Pin & Jewelry Collection
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How do I choose my design?

Select the pledge level you want to back at and purchase any desired addons. The designs can be chosen individually post-campaign in the pledge manager.

Last updated: August 11, 2025 11:27

How are pins graded?

The handmade nature of enamel pins means that there will be some small amount of variance among the pins. Please note that pins are not expected to be perfect, and some small imperfections are not considered to be a defect.

A Grade Standard: These are the pins that backers will receive. They may have small, but relatively unnoticeable imperfections. (ie: the imperfections are not visible at a glance.) Imperfections may include slight underfill, minor scuff or scratch on the metal, plating imperfections on the edges, a spec of dust in a non-central area.
B Grade Seconds: These pins will be set aside and will not be included in backer pledges, or in the blind bags. They will have small, but easier to spot imperfections. These pins will be sold at a discount after the campaign concludes and rewards are delivered. These pins may have underfill, more visible scratches, a spec of dust or small bubble in the enamel, or a small, incorrect color fill that is located in a non-central area.

C Grade: These pins have noticeable imperfections/mistakes and will be given away as freebies or sold at a large discount at in-person events, where the buyer can see what they are purchasing.

Last updated: August 11, 2025 10:13

Can I choose my blind bag contents?

The blind bags are a surprise by their nature, and a specific design cannot be chosen. Blind bags will contain one random unlocked Star Candy Isopod pin design from the “Blind Bag” section and their corresponding sticker in a sealed bag.

If you want a specific design, please back for an “enamel pin” and choose the design you like.

Last updated: July 29, 2025 13:05

Can I purchase the blind bags stickers individually?

The blind bag stickers are exclusive to the blind bags and are not available for individual purchase.

Last updated: July 29, 2025 13:11

Will I receive duplicates in my blind bags?

If you order multiple blind bags, you should not receive duplicate contents. Blind bag rewards will be picked packed consecutively from the blind bags inventory.

While blind bags are picked and packed consecutively, I do not know what is inside each bag. If you order an individual enamel star pin and a blind bags, the potential exists for them to be duplicates of eachother. I can only ensure no-duplicates between the blind bags themselves within the same order.

Please note that if you order more blind bags than potential designs available, you will receive duplicates. (Ie: If you order 13 blind bags, but there are only 10 unlocked designs, you will receive 10 blind bags with unique contents, and 3 blind bags with duplicate contents.)

Last updated: July 29, 2025 13:10

Is the jewelry hypoallergenic?

The earring charms and pendant themselves are made of the same zinc alloy material as the pins, and are not hypoallergenic. The fish hook earrings that go in your ears and Venetian box chain necklaces that go around your neck are made of stainless steel, and should be cadmium, nickel, and lead-free.

Last updated: August 05, 2025 12:58

Is this project affiliated with Flight Rising?

This is project is not affiliated with Flight Rising. I am currently employed by Stormlight Workshop LLC and work on Flight Rising as an art director, but this is an independent, personal project I created as an illustrator.

Last updated: August 05, 2025 13:40

How is shipping calculated?

Shipping is calculated based on the weight of all items and addons, and the region it’s being shipped to. Buyer is responsible for any customs fees. Shipping is calculated in the pledge manager after all options have been selected.

Last updated: October 03, 2025 19:35

Are there any regions you do not ship to?

We are currently unable to offer shipping to the EU and countries affected by GPSR, as well as to the UK. If you are from one of these regions, please message me and I will refund your pledge.

Last updated: October 03, 2025 19:37

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