The Budsies Market

Q: How can I create my own campaign?

Our Budsies Market is similar to a Kickstarter campaign but for plush. In order to be considered for the platform, we have a minimum of 100 pieces guaranteed, this means you’ll have to sell 100 plushies via individual orders or purchase the rest yourself to reach the minimum.

How long will the campaign be live for?

The campaign will be live for roughly two weeks, but we are happy to extend this timeframe if you need it.

Q: Do I still own the rights to my character?

You sure do! You simply grant us the right to produce the plush toy of your character. Respect and support of our designer community has always been (and always will be) core to our mission.

Q: What is Budsies responsible for?

Once your sample is paid for, our team will create your sample and your product page. Once your pre-order campaign ends, we dive headfirst into procuring bulk materials, cutting, sewing, stuffing, quality control, importation, packing + shipping to each buyer, and managing any related customer service request. We’ll also be in communication with both you and the buyers about the status of your character’s production.

Q: What am I responsible for?

Once your pre-order campaign goes live, you’ll help promote your plush to friends, family, followers, fans, and anyone else who could help you reach your 100-piece campaign goal.

Q: What will be the price of the toys offered for pre-order campaign?

This can vary. We've seen a lot of success with 8" to 12″ plushies, offered between $25 and $35 + shipping. We will establish a price once we see your design and understand your campaign goals.

Q: Will I have to pay anything?

You only have to pay a one-time fee of $249 + the shipping cost of your sample. This covers your one-of-a-kind sample, your very own web page. We will handle everything, from manufacturing to shipping.

Q: Do I make money from the sale of my character’s toys?

You sure do! You will receive a check for 10% of the proceeds. That’s about $250 for 100 units sold at $25 or $2,500 if your plush sells 1,000 pieces. 

If you’d like, we can donate some or all of your royalties to a non-profit or charity in your name.

Q: When will customers receive my plush?

Depending on the quantity sold during your pre-order, customers will receive their stuffed animals within 45-75 days after the campaign ends. It takes time to create and ship all of the plushies, but we'll keep you updated along the way. 

Q: What happens after a campaign successfully gets 100+ pre-orders? Can people keep buying more?

Once you cross your 100 pcs threshold, we will only continue to offer your product for sale through the end of the campaign deadline. Depending on the continued volume of orders, we may collaborate with you to accept more orders & extend your campaign. Once the campaign ends, we stop accepting orders and start work on the bulk order.

Q: Is there another option for producing my character?

Of course! We have bulk order options available for anyone who is interested in a larger custom order of their character, logo or design. We’ll happily give you a bulk order quote if you’re interested.  Learn more here at our sister company, Stuffed Animal Pros.