The Ripperoo’s are similar to stuffed toys that you already own, or commonly see for sale in a local gift shop. The thread, stuffing, eyes, noses, and bean-bag filling are all status quo and standard. There are 2 major differences: 1) Ripperoo’s are made out of 85% or more of a micro-loop fabric, AND 2) each Ripperoo™ character and mini Roo™, has an original ripTag™. Micro-Loop Fabric: The founders of ripfish, llc. (Bret and Nicole) are evaluating a number of micro-loop fabric suppliers. We have found that, depending on the success of this campaign, fabric supply may be initially challenged. The REVEAL Ripperoo’s will be first to manufacture. The Roo’s will be second. If we get there… Ripperoo’s characters with the Status of Endangered, Threatened and Vulnerable will be manufactured in the order they are “unlocked”. ripTags™: Character identification that is permanent, sewn-on, and made of fabric is new and a huge improvement over the perishable paper hand-tags found on most stuffed toys. This innovation is new for manufacturing partners and adds steps into the stuffed toy workflow. Quality, safety, experience and timeliness are our primary objectives when evaluating manufacturing partners. Packaging and Fulfillment: We like trees. The Ripperoo’s will be shipped as stand-alone characters with no packaging outside of a shipping box. Our ripBoard™ wall mounts will be over-wrapped with biodegradable material to keep them clean. We are 100% committed to deliver our Ripperoo’s and rewards on schedule, and earlier if possible. Shipments beginning in May allow for enough time to navigate supply, manufacturing and fulfillment. We sincerely appreciate your help and support. Crowdfunding is a partnership built on trust and we intend to meet and exceed all expectations for the Ripperoo’s. Join us on this amazing journey! If you have any questions or concerns, our FAQ and project updates is a great place to start… or use our info@ripperoos.com email.