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OKAY AFTER A WEEK OF KS BULL AND CON CRUD--

I've reopened my online shop(s), so if you couldn't make it to AB, you can now purchase many of the merch items I brought with me to the con! Etsy prices are higher due to fees, but I know some people prefer it since the platform is more reliable.

Please note some items are only available on my bigcartel due to Etsy's BS copyright system lol (all Jojo, HxH, Basketball, KnY merch). Also, UK customers must use Etsy to purchase due to VAT laws. If you're from the UK and want to purchase any of the aforementioned forbidden merch please DM me and I can make an untagged listing for you on Etsy. I just don't want to risk putting them up if no one wants to buy haha.

Some items like the Bingqiu pins are not available just yet, those were debuted at AB first and are planned to drop in shop after I finish the kickstarter stuff 🤞

Here are direct links too:

Etsy: http://laropins.etsy.com

Bigcartel: http://laropins.bigcartel.com

(Also yes, I will make an update here on what is happening with kickstarter, my manu hasn't given me any confirmation on remakes yet and it's driving me a bit batty lol)

#online shop #laropins

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Thank you so much to everyone who visited me at Anime Boston!! I came home to FIVE BOXES OF PINS from my Gothim Girl Kickstarter so my online shops will remain closed for a bit longer as I start the herculean tax of packing shiny metals 😭

I'll make another post when I finish counting inventory and open both bigcartel and etsy again. I'll be putting a few items that I debuted at AB for people who couldn't make it, like all five of my new prints, all my keychains, and other little things.

In the mean time, my next show will be TCAF in May! Will be bringing more comic/ original work but feel free to stop by if you're going!

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Got my table number finally!! If you're going to Anime Boston, I will be at Table 124! My basement is a wreck lol this is what I get for trying to figure out my table display ahead of time

#lol look at my dog sitting right behind his zine #i'll be bringing posters too of course those will go behind the table #why aRE pINS SO HEAVY #anime boston 2024

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fINAL poster omg these volleyball boys 😵‍💫. think of this as a msby promotional poster for osaka street food or something haha okay i'm going to bed now good night 🤣 🛏️

#haikyuu #msby black jackals #hinata shouyou #miya atsumu #sakusa kiyoomi #bokuto koutarou #hq fanart #illustration #post-timeskip #posting this so i stop nitpicking i have other things to get done no mORE VBOY BRAINROT DAMMIT

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I'm retiring my Robin Wars poster, so here's a new one as requested by my insta followers lol. It's 2024, still drawing these boys in these old outfits haha YOU CAN'T STOP ME

#nightwing #red hood #red robin #robin #dick grayson #jason todd #tim drake #damian wayne #robins #dc comics #fanart #illustration

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Are you going to put the beautiful tgcf poster in your shop? I can’t stop looking at it!

Yes, most likely after the convention! I'm planning to get these printed and shipped to me mid-March and have them debut at AB :)

#ask

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last one for now, I was hoping to get 4 posters done total for AB but I've got work to do so the final one is on the shelf until I get more free time 😩

also this one was cute in my head but jeSUS MY HAND IS DEAD why did I decide to draw a show where everyone's wearing 4+ robes 🙃

#heaven official's blessing #tgcf #hualian #fengqing #beefleaf #junmei #lqq and his cute attendant #again if you know you know but if you don't know then hopefully this one isn't too spoilery #watch mei nianqing get animated in s3 and look completely different lol

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jjk season 2 animation was movie quality holy shit

#geto suguru #gojo satoru #getogojo #sugusato #satosugu #jjk #jujutsu kaisen #star plasma arc #haha part of this only makes sense for people caught up with the manga #tfw some psycho pretends to be your ex bc that's the only way to beat you

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monster trio monster trio ah yo ah yooo

#one piece #monkey d. luffy #roronoa zoro #vinsmoke sanji #monster trio #fanart #illustration #post timeskip #op #this week's chapter was wild y'all

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After an entire year without cons, I've finally gotten into one in 2024! I'll be at Anime Boston this year!!! That means I have to make new posters ahahHAHAHA

oh god it's been so long 😩

#so that's why i'll be uploading a bunch of new illustrations #half of my stuff is of shows popular 10 years ago i'm no longer in with the hip crowd asldjflkasjdf

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Since we blew through the original stretch goals very fast, I held a poll asking what backers wanted next. These were the top three! Donna and Kate can be pledged for now in order to help unlock them, but the Girl Minis will only be available through the add-on menu once they're unlocked. Hope that makes sense!

Kate and Donna (if she is unlocked) can be chosen as your Gothim Girl design at the end of the campaign. To pledge for them, just add a GG pin through the add-on menu.

12 more days to go! Thanks for your support everyone!

more info | campaign launch page | etsy

#gothim girl ks #donna troy #wonder girl #kate kane #batwoman #enamel pin

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Everything's been unlocked! Thank you so much for your support these first 24hours everyone!

Since we just blew through all the stretch goals, I've decided to run a few polls for new goals to put up for the next few weeks. The poll will run until Friday at 9pm est. Here are a few sketches of the possible options.

GOOGLE FORM LINK

Stay tuned for an update this Friday about the winner!

more info | campaign launch page | etsy

#gothim girls ks

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more info | campaign launch page | etsy

#gothim girls ks #signal boost #see y'all tomorrow!!

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I know this is far too early but can I know which tier that apply to my needs for the upcoming KS? I only want the Oracle pin, the Titans mini, and the Robins washi-tape.

This will be better explained on the campaign page (there is a FAQ section there!) but I'll be using the add-on menu a lot more this time. I'll probably also make an infographic to make things a little easier to explain.

The tiers are separated by item type and not the number of pins. Backers pick the tier with the most expensive item they want (in your case the Gothim Girl Tier for Oracle) and then add on the cheaper items through the add-on menu.

So if you want Oracle, Titans Badge and Washi; you can pledge for EITHER of these two tiers:

EARLY BIRD Gothim Girl Tier (Add-on menu: 1 x Mini Badge, 1 x Washi Tape)

Gothim Girl Tier, (Add-on menu: 1 x Mini Badge, 1 x Washi Tape)

There are 10 Early Bird Gothim Girl tier spots, which acts the same as the normal Gothim Girl tier but takes $5 off the total pledge. Just a bonus for people who pledge early!

Some more examples:

If backers want 3 Gothim Girl pins: Gothim Girl Tier, (Add-on menu: 2 x Gothim Girls) early bird tier option available, 10 spots If backers want 2 girls, 2 mini badges and a postcard: Gothim Girl Tier, (Add-on menu: 1 x Gothim Girl, 2 x Mini badge, 1 x Postcard) early bird tier option available, 10 spots If backers want a full set of 9 girls, the Bat Theme pin set and a full set of mini badges: Full Set of 9 Tier, (Add-on menu: 1 x Bat Theme pin set, 1 x Mini Badge Set) early bird tier option available, 5 spots

Hope this makes sense! The biggest hurdle with this method will probably be shipping, but I figured this format makes it easier for people to decide how many pins they want without having to constantly change tiers (and possibly lose their early bird discounts!)

#ask #gothim girl ks

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Interested in backing? Be notified when the project launches

Want to see previous pins I've made? Previous Successful Kickstarter Pins | Etsy Shop

Hope everyone's been having a happy halloween! After several years (?!) I've returned with a brand new Kickstarter campaign modeled after the original Robins After Dark-- this time focused on Gotham Femme Fatales!

(Lol I know Kori and Rachel don't count but shhh they're Robbie's friends they're honorary Gothamites ahaha)

The campaign will run from 11/6 at 9pm eastern to 11/26 at 9pm eastern. The normal KS pricing for the girl pins are $15 each ($18 in-hand) while the normal KS pricing for mini pins are $10 each ($12 in-hand.) There are further discounts for people who pledge for the full set of pins! There will also be a few early bird tiers available, so if you're interested in catching those discounts at launch, mark your calendars 😊.

A list of this campaign's offerings:

2.25" tall gold-plated enamel pins featuring the Sirens, Birds of Prey, and a few Titans/Young-Justice girls! These will be double-posted to prevent spinning during wear and feature glitter and sandblast effects to give the pins a bit of pizz-azz!

1" - 1.25" tall gold-plated mini pins for those who want a more subtle nod to their fan-favorite groups. These are shaped like badges and go well on shirt collars, bags, etc. Sandblast details will give the pins a bit of a 3D look despite their simple shape.

A new 5 x 7 Matte Postcard design for those who prefer to collect prints! One of the stretch goals includes a free postcard for all backers who pledge for 3+ GG pins.

Robins-themed Washi Stamp Tape! Includes the two girl robins and a bonus mini-Dick Grayson to round out the sidekick lineup.

Early Access to my Bat Theme enamel pin set. These are limited edition pins currently in production and will be sold as a set of 2 once in-hand. I'm giving Kickstarter backers early access to these designs before their public sale. These are large pins (3.25" - 3.75") and are perfect for displaying in a shadow box or as the main piece on an ita bag.

Remember that this is a fan project for nerdy enamel pin collectors! All the illustrations in this campaign are unofficial, Sonia-interpreted renditions of girls that don't get enough official love.

If you're not familiar with kickstarter, it's a crowd-funding campaign that lets customers fund a project before it's made. So keep in mind all these pin designs are not actual items (yet)-- you're helping to fund their production! Estimated reward fulfillment date right now is March/April 2024. In return for your patience, kickstarter backers will receive the best quality pins at the earliest time. If certain stretch goals are met, backers may also receive freebies like postcards and mini pins!

Thank you everyone for reading this far. I know my activity across social media has been spotty due to how busy I've been (and that I still have a fancomic to finish ROFL) but I hope there's still interest in a project like this 🤞. I'll make another post once the project goes live! But this way you all can look at what's available ahead of time and decide if you'd like to grab those early bird spots or not 😊.

#gotham city sirens #birds of prey #teen titans #young justice #enamel pins #kickstarter #signal boost #robins #selina kyle #pamela isley #harleen quinzel #barbara gordon #dinah lance #helena bertinelli #koriand'r #rachel roth #zatanna #catwoman #poison ivy #harley quinn #oracle #black canary #huntress #starfire #raven #fanart #unofficial enamel pin series #dc comics

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LOL OK THANKS FOR YOUR FEEDBACK!! I decided to bring back the old expression but with the revised colors/body so she looks less sunburnt rofl.

Y'all see my process here it's always the final 10% of the art that I agonize over the most haha

wHaT, i drew giRLS?!?!?

Lol hopefully will have news about a project soon 🤭. This is the postcard design for it!

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went back and revised harley, which version do y'all like better 🤔

wHaT, i drew giRLS?!?!?

Lol hopefully will have news about a project soon 🤭. This is the postcard design for it!

#tried to match the style of the other girls i guess