This is in response to a recent X user’s post inquiring into the relationship between Pawprint Press and an individual who used to offer sales of PPP products in China who is now associated with TPM.

We believe it is necessary to issue a detailed response and share it publicly for two reasons:

• Because the phrasing of the comment in Chinese was vague and rather open into interpretations.

• Explaining in detail helps to avoid any context being lost in translation— particularly for our Chinese-speaking friends.

It came to our attention that TPM posted a design diagram of Pink Panda on their website, claiming they were “open-sourcing” the design “to foster progress within the industry” (honestly, we have no idea what that means).

We allege that this company appropriated our designs, materials, and contractors to produce their own products. This allegation is supported by contemporaneous records and third-party confirmations.

Incidents outlined here took place over the course of many months. While we could have commented on them sooner— we felt it best to remain silent. This avoided fanning drama, let us assess the situation, and prepare for proper legal action under China’s strict evidentiary rules governing admissible evidence.

Some interpreted our silence on these matters as condoning TPM’s conduct. We hope this statement clarifies our position.

Since July, we’ve been preparing for litigation. During that time TPM has further infringed the exclusive copyright and trademark rights held by us and our licensor. We are bringing a separate action regarding these infringements, which we also address in this statement.

Hello everyone,

First, we would like to announce that the Dave Plush will begin to ship out in about two weeks. Over the past months our team has made significant progress setting up our own workshop space, and we’re currently fully operational with our in-house plush production.

Dear Customers,

Good news!

We have secured new logistics channels that allow us to ship at lower costs to most EU destinations, as well as to send larger parcels. With this improvement, we are pleased to announce that we can now offer free shipping options to most EU countries.

In addition, our new establishment in Europe enables us to deduct VAT on purchases. This means we can include VAT in our product prices, effectively lowering the overall cost for our EU customers.

Thanks to the optimization of our overall logistics operations, we are also able to extend free shipping options to customers in the U.S. and select international destinations.

Dear Customers,

Things have changed quickly. It appears that the U.S. and China have agreed to pause the tariff war for at least 90 days, which gives us the opportunity to resume our routine importation.

However, the tariffs are not completely gone, and many things haven’t returned to the way they were—and some may never do so. This article will walk you through a few key updates resulting from this shift, including the return of Axel Plush (especially for U.S. customers) and a few positive developments.

Dear customers and collaborators,

Many of you are likely aware of the renewed trade war initiated by the Trump administration. Our business has been deeply impacted by the current U.S. trade policies, forcing us to make adjustments to maintain a (relatively) smooth operation. These changes primarily affect our U.S. and Canadian customers, as well as international customers who prefer their orders to be shipped from the U.S.

In this article, we will outline the current situation, detailing how U.S. trade policies are affecting our operations and the steps we are taking to mitigate these impacts to the best of our ability. Given the volatility of the current administration’s policies, we cannot guarantee long-term solutions, and all plans discussed here are tentative. They may or may not be implemented, depending on future developments. While we will try to provide updates, please understand that sudden policy changes may require us to adapt quickly.

Hello everyone,

Previously, we announced that the Axel Plush would begin fulfilment in the final week of February. Unfortunately, Axel’s denim pants are being delivered later than quoted by the supplier and we need another 1-2 weeks to begin shipping orders.

Pending the above, other aspects of the Axel Plush are ready to ship.

Dear Customers and Community,

We recently experienced an incident in which the email addresses of some customers were inadvertently shared with other recipients. We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this may have caused.

Hey everyone,

We're pleased to announce that a shipment is coming to our LA warehouse, carrying both new products and popular restocks. This ship is scheduled to arrive on June 30th. Please find more information below in this update.

The following notice applies to pre-orders for the Axel Plush purchased in September 2023.

Dear Customer,

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we recently encountered a challenge in sourcing the perfect material for Axel's distinctive jacket. Our dedication to the highest quality standards led us to conduct an extensive search for the ideal faux leather. This meticulous process, while necessary, has unfortunately resulted in a delay in the production of the Axel Plush. To explain further, we have posted an article on our backstage blog, and you're welcome to have a read.

The following notice applies to pre-orders for the Amicus Plush purchased in July-August 2023.

Hey everyone,

We've got a couple of updates for the unfulfilled orders containing the Amicus Plush, and we'll be addressing the current status for international orders as well as any remaining domestic orders not yet sent out.

The following notice applies to preorders for the Amicus Kigurumi purchased in 2023.

Hello Everyone,

We did our utmost to ensure the Amicus kigus would be on the ship arriving in late October, in order to keep our promise to you. Unfortunately, we had to load them onto the next available vessel, which departed on Oct.25, and they are now en route to us at full speed.

Hey everyone,

Good news – we’re happy to announce that we’ve started shipping out the Amicus Plush! We’ll be sending out orders in the order they were received, but we have a heavy backlog since we’ll still be checking the quality of each plush ourselves as to avoid sending out any defective products.

For international orders as well as those who have ordered multiple items, there may be a slight delay in shipping as we get our bearings on a smooth fulfillment process. That said, customers from select regions should have received an email on October 2nd (or 3rd, depending on your time zone) detailing steps on how to expedite shipping. We highly recommend double-checking your email for a message from us if you haven’t done so already.

The following notice applies to pre-orders for the Amicus Kigurumi purchased in 2023.

Hey Everyone,

Firstly, we'd like to apologize for the delays on the Amicus Kigurumi. Between the modifications to the product and delays on lead times, the estimated ship date has been extended a few times already. We really appreciate everyone's patience with us, and we've got a production update for you as well a more concrete shipping date for you all.

The following notice is relevant to international Amicus Plush pre-orders purchased in May and June 2023.

We regret to announce that due to an additional in-house quality inspection plan, international Amicus Plush pre-orders from May and June 2023 will be delayed. Although we aimed to ship out these orders in July, we now expect them to be fulfilled by the third or fourth week of August. We sincerely apologize for this delay and are diligently working to complete the process.

For transparency as usual, we'd like to provide more details about this change:

At Pawprint Press, we have always strived to provide the best service to our customers, including affordable and timely shipping. Until now, we have been using S.F. Express for our international shipping needs as it allowed us to offer significantly lower shipping costs to our customers. Direct shipping from the manufacturing country, predominantly China, allowed us to make savings of up to 50% for our European customers and as much as 80% for our customers in the Asia Pacific region compared to shipping from the US.

Moreover, we have occasionally used S.F. Express to ship to customers in the Americas to reduce freight time and cost, which in turn helped us keep a lower retail price on some of our products. Since 2023, we have been fulfilling most products from our own facility in California with DHL, UPS, and USPS. However, we retained the use of S.F. Express for some products to enable our customers, particularly those residing overseas, to benefit from cost and time savings.

Despite these advantages, we have recently taken the difficult decision to discontinue our cooperation with S.F. Express. The primary reasons driving this decision are concerns around customer service quality, handling practice, and privacy. In keeping with our tradition of transparency, we are providing detailed explanations in this article about our concerns and the effects stemming from our decision to discontinue cooperation with S.F. Express.

The following notice applies to preorders for the Amicus Kigurumi purchased in 2023.

Hey Everyone,

We're happy to announce that we've commenced production of the highly anticipated Amicus Kigurumi, and we wanted to share some exciting updates with you! Based on the valuable feedback we've received from our previous batches, we've made several adjustments to enhance the fit and comfort of our beloved Kigurumi.

Hello everyone!

We have started shipping all pre-orders of Leather Suspenders V2, and they should be arriving in your hands very soon.

Hey Everyone!

We're excited to announce the return of the Amicus Plush! Presales will be available initially to select destinations due to our logistics arrangements, with plans to go worldwide soon. This restock is aimed towards giving some of our international customers a chance at getting their own Adastran wolf as our previous batch was only available in North America. The presale will run until June 15th or while our stock lasts.

The presale for this batch is available for the following countries:

Dear Friends,

We're excited to announce that the Shu-Chi Plush is now back in stock! You can purchase it from our store site.

As we make this announcement, we anticipate many questions about the other two cats, Lin Hu and Likulau. We'd like to take this opportunity to share some stories behind their absence.

The following is relevant to customers who pre-ordered the Burrows Pin & Card Set.

We're thrilled to share some good news with our customers!

All Burrows Pin & Card Sets have been successfully shipped out and are now on their way to your doorstep! Our team at Pawprint Press has worked diligently to ensure that these captivating sets are produced and delivered to you as promised.

Our recent post on the topic of the box design highlighted some challenges we faced during the production process, and we've since been able to resolve all issues. With this news, you can look forward to receiving your order shortly!

The following notice pertains to Spencer Plush and Samuel Plush orders sold between November 2022 and May 2023.

We recently discovered a quality issue in a batch of leather suspenders produced in October 2022, which affected some Spencer Plush and Samuel Plush orders placed after November 2022. We are offering free replacements for affected customers and will be updating the design of the leather suspenders for future orders.

The following is relevant to customers who pre-ordered the Burrows Pin & Card Set.

We're happy to announce that we have finalized the box design and have put the production of the Burrows Pin & Card Set into motion. We want to share the box design with you in this update, and we expect to ship all the pre-orders in April.

Dear Customers,

We regret to inform you that, starting from March 21st, we have been experiencing an unexpected issue with our PayPal account. For reasons unknown to us, PayPal has placed a hold on our funds, which significantly impacting our cash flow, as approximately 35% of our incoming payments are made through this platform.

The following is relevant to customers who pre-ordered the Burrows Pin & Card Set.

Previously, we had estimated that shipment of this item would begin in February 2023. Due to unforeseen complications with the production of the box, we will have to push this estimate back into March 2023.

As we prepare to send off the last of the preorders of the Amicus Plush, we're making way for the next batch to be made available for sale. The Amicus Plush is now back in-stock for customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The following notice is relevant to Amicus Plush pre-orders purchased in 2022.

It has come to our attention that the cape accessory featured in our most recent batch of the Amicus Plush is mirrored. While this issue is minor and difficult to notice, we wish to apologise for this oversight and will make sure this does not happen again in the future. (Please refer to the following diagram for a quick illustration of the issue.)

As we enter our fourth year of operation in the U.S., we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for your continuous support. We couldn't have made it this far without your loyalty and patronage, and we look forward to providing even better products and services in the years to come.

Dear customers,

We’re aware that some listings online have been selling counterfeit or otherwise bootleg copies of our products and designs, such as the Amicus Plush.