The weather is changing and cons are ramping up! We’ve added a handful of new products since our last update, and wanted to share some updates on our upcoming conventions and appearances as well.
New Product
Our latest product addition is the first in a series of mini collectible helmets. Our goal with this helmet line is to create something that is easier (from both a space and cash savings perspective) for fans to collect! These helmets are roughly the same size as a Funko POP! figure, so you can have a bunch without taking up a ton of space or breaking the bank.
The first in our series is a Din Djarin style helmet! All of these helmets are resin cast and are available both raw or painted. We have already roadmapped out the next three helmets which will be Samus from Metroid, Commander Shepard N7 from Mass Effect, and a Scout Trooper from Star Wars.
The raw helmets are great for testing painting techniques and designs, or just to have a fun scaled down version of your own larger custom helmets! This is on we painted up for the LA Strikes Back Auction – raising money for those impacted by the LA wild fires. We took inspiration from the Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp firefighters for our helmet.
New Patterns and 3D Models
Since our last newsletter, we’ve added the pattern for Bix Caleen’s shirt from Andor (with both her vest, chaps, and toolbelt coming soon!), a pattern for a versatile sporran/hip bag, and a 3D model of a Chopper version of our droid lamps. Unlike our previous lamps, Chopper not only includes his arms (because he must!) but also includes a plug and dish that can be inserted into the top where a lamp usually would go if you want to use this as a display piece versus a lamp. Chopper will also be available as a phsyicaly product in our store in the next couple of weeks. These are all available in our shop and via our Patreon Digital Library.
Bix Caleen Shirt Pattern – $7.95
Chopper Hanging Lamp 3D Model – $9.95
Sporran / Hip Bag Sewing Pattern – $5.95
Conventions and Appearances
While we didn’t make it to Star Wars Celebration this year, we will be doing a Star Wars event in a few weeks. If you’re in the Pacific Northwest and want to have a fun Swarzy experience for May 4th, come joing us at the Docking Bay 45 Grand Opening! Docking Bay 45 is having a Grand Opening party in Portland on May 4th. This immersive event space is adjacent to the ice rink. We will be vending and, old bones willing, hitting the ice in costume too! For more details and to RSVP for this free event, check out the details here.
Washington State Summer Con – June 20-22, 2025
We are hoping to have a booth again this year, currently waiting on approval and more details!
GeekFest West Game Expo – July 18-20, 2025
We will have our booth again in the vendor hall, and Heather will be leading the Costume Contest judging this year!
Federal Way Community Festival – August 9, 2025
We are hoping to have a spot this year, currently waiting on approval and more details!
Seattle World Con – August 13-17, 2025
We are already approved for this year – Booth number TBD!
Rose City Comic Con – September 6-8, 2025
We are already approved for this year – Booth number TBD!
Grit City Comic Show – November 15, 2025
We are already approved for this year – Booth number TBD!
And speaking of Star Wars Celebration, we are looking into what it may take to make our way to the next Celebration (Los Angeles 2027), so please cross all of your toes and fingers for us as we try to plan for and, hopefully, vend at, Star Wars Celebration 2027!
Commissions
Our commission queue is currently booked through September, so if you’re looking to get onto our books before the end of the year, pop over to our commission request form as soon as possible!
Tariffs
Lastly, we wanted to make a small note about the ongoing tariff situation. Right before tariffs were implemented, we purchased extra quantities of all of the supplies we use to make our products. While this puts a strain on our budget, it means that we are expecting no pricing changes to any of our products for at least the next 6 months! As things are very volatile and changing day to day, we can’t promise anything, but we are hoping we can keep that trajectory for longer, but we will update when and if we need to start raising prices to cover our costs.
