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Dragon Hoard Keepers - A Plush & Enamel Pin Campaign

Created by Dream Vale Studios

Dragon Hoard Keepers is a celebration of that magical urge to hunt down cool stuff and call it your own. From potions, mysterious keys, shiny math rocks, and all the other oddities a dedicated collector would love to squirrel away.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

We did it! The Hoard is FUNDED!
about 1 month ago – Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 12:11:07 AM

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A big thank you to every backer, collector, and enthusiast. You're all Keepers in our eyes. Cue wild, happy dragon noises! Without you guys, this little Dragon Hoard simply wouldn't be. So thank you all very much. We're so grateful for your support!

So what do we look forward to next? Well Arielle is still drafting up the Skull Keeper for our 12000 goal. We will be showing sketches and hopefully a final artwork in the coming days.


Shortly after that, we have our first color version Lucy as the Black Dragon Plush and Black Dragon Charm

And what's this? If we peek into the cave, we can catch a first glimpse of Lucy's sassy little charm version!

We're loving how much personality she brings to the dragon family. This is shaping up to a great campaign and we can't wait to see what comes up next!

Until we find ourselves there,
Arielle+Ryan

LAUNCH DAY! Back Your Dragon Hoard Keeper Now!
about 1 month ago – Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 11:00:30 AM

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THE TIME IS HERE!


Dragon Hoard Keepers is a celebration of that magical urge to hunt down cool stuff and call it your own. From potions, mysterious keys, shiny math rocks, and all the other oddities a dedicated collector would love to squirrel away. If that’s you, welcome aboard! Be sure to check out the campaign page here.

Back within the first 48 hours and you’ll secure a free Dice Collector pin and become a foundational part of making the hoard come true.

Want to help the campaign along? There are a few ways you can help.
  • Back the campaign early to get us flying.
  • Share the campaign link with anyone who loves dragons, hoards, or awesome pins.
  • Tell People why you’re excited! A quick post or message makes all the difference.
  • Let us know in the comments what you are most excited for!


Don’t miss our collaboration with StrangeLittleCreatures. Back both campaigns for each collaboration pin free!




Thanks for joining us on this journey. Let’s build an incredible hoard together!
Arielle + Ryan


The Cutest Thing We’ve Been Hiding!
about 2 months ago – Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 01:01:38 PM

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Alright, I’ve been holding onto this secret for what feels like forever, and I am so excited to finally share! We’re making a keychain charm plush of our Dragon Keeper!



LOOK AT HIM!

Isn’t he cute? He’s going to be about 5 inches big and designed to tag along with you everywhere, hanging happily wherever you may put him. (keychain part is still work in progress)

And that’s not even the best part.



He’s got a little secret compartment! A hidden magnet keeps him closed, so he can carry a tiny piece of your hoard with you. Maybe favorite dice, a lucky charm, emergency snacks…you get the idea.

So smol. So cute. So ready for adventures.

A quick reminder: We launch in 2 days! Sharing the campaign around is the best way to ensure a strong launch, which means unlocking more colors and pins for everyone. Plus, if you back within the first 48 hours, not only will you help make all these dragon dreams come true, but you’ll get this little enamel pin free!


Also, if you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure to peek at our collaborator campaign Elemental Myth by StrangeLittleCreatures.



StrangeLittleCreature’s designs mix complex, elegant details into clean, beautiful pins. Their mythical beasts are marvelous. If you support both campaigns, you’ll receive both of our special collaboration pins for free. Don’t miss out!



The campaign is almost here. Next time you hear from us, it’ll be launch day. Until then,
Arielle + Ryan

Meet the Hoard Keepers!
about 2 months ago – Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 09:50:22 PM

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Hello everyone!

Today I want you to meet the real stars of the show: The Dragon Hoard Keepers! These magnificent enamel pins depict dragons curled proudly around their favorite things in the whole world. These Hoard Keepers are big, shiny, and utterly obsessed. We get it. And we’re not judging.

Let’s take take a quick tour around:

Out of all hoards, this one looks the most comfortable.

I wonder what these books are about. Adventure? Secrets? Forbidden romance?

Don’t go mixing these up with poison bottles. The llama incident was…educational.

Who doesn’t love shiny, clicky-clacky math rocks? 

Tell me I wasn’t the only kid obsessed with keys. Please.



These proud dragons will be available right at launch. And we’re digging deep to see if we can unearth a few  more of these rare creatures before the campaign ends. Be sure to share the campaign around to help us reach those hidden beasties!

Which Keeper is for you? I already know a few proud yarn hoarders with baskets ready to burst!

We’re six days until launch!

Before I go, I’d like to shout out something cool Pintopia’s trying this year. We’re part of the Dragon Realm Banner group. If you back 3+ campaigns within this banner, you will score a special 3-inch sticker from each creator you back. Pretty neat, right?

Check out ours!




Alright, that’s it for today. We’ll be back again soon before launch!

Until next time,
Arielle + Ryan





Mini Pins Designs!
about 2 months ago – Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 01:21:20 PM

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Hello everyone!

Only 10 days to go until the big launch! We’ve been talking a lot about the chonkie plush dragon, but this campaign is about collecting! What is collecting without goodies? So to fix that, we’re also including mini pins that are sold in sets.

Let’s dig in and take a look at all these goodies!









These little guys will be sold in sets of at least four pins. And they’re all about stuff we love to collect! Each one is 1 inch square (or half an inch for the Dice Hoard). They’re perfect for tucking into those tricky empty spaces in your pin display.

So let’s end this update with a question for you. Which of these do you like to hoard? Personally, I hoard pins and art books. I just love pretty pictures! Let us know in the poll and what made you choose it in the comments below.

That’s all for now! We’ll see you next time!
Arielle & Ryan