Beneath the Same Stars
Zine | |
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Title: | Beneath the Same Stars |
Publisher: | |
Editor(s): | Les, kett, Amelie, Michi, Shakypen, Vintage Aerith |
Type: | Fanart, Fanfiction |
Date(s): | 2020-2021 |
Medium: | PDF, Print |
Size: | A4 |
Fandom: | Kingdom Hearts |
Language: | English |
External Links: | Twitter Tumblr |
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Beneath the Same Stars is a Kingdom Hearts zine centered around the characters Aqua, Terra, and Ventus, protagonists of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and known by fans as the Wayfinder Trio.
About
The zine first opened its social media accounts and posted a teaser on February 22, 2020[1]. On March 30, 2020, the project was put on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting applications, market rates, and logistics of production[2]. The zine returned from hiatus on July 13, 2020[3].
Mod applications for Finance, Formatting, Beta Reader, and Artistic Support were opened on July 17 and closed on June 20, 2020[4]. Contributor applications ran from August 24 to September 14, 2020[5].
Preorders opened on January 9, 2021, with the following pricing tiers[6]:
- United Bundle ($15 USD) - Digital Zine, Digital Wallpaper
- Departed Bundle ($25 USD) - Physical Zine, First Stretch Goal
- Lost Bundle ($35 USD) - Physical Zine, Sticker Sheet, Die-cut Stickers, First Stretch Goal
- Found Bundle ($60 USD, Limited) - Physical Zine, Sticker Sheet, Die-cut Stickers, Photo Booth Strip, Mini Prints, Sticker Sheet, Washi Tape, All Stretch Goals
Digital copies could be added to physical orders for $5 USD. Stretch Goals included for a spot UV cover upgrade for all physical zines at 50 orders, Wayfinder enamel pins at 100 orders, and a acrylic Standee at 150 orders[7]. The limited bundle sold out on February 5, 2021[8]. Preorders closed on February 9, 2021[9]
Digital copies were sent out on May 20, 2021[10]. Shipping of physical orders was confirmed to begin on May 22, 2021[11].
Leftover sales began on August 20, 2021, and would run until supplies ran out[12]. A giveaway for a full bundle was run from August 6 to August 19, 2021[13]. The winner was Twitter user HoshiLivi[14]. Leftovers sales ended on November 1, 2021[15].
Start | End | |
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Mod Applications | July 17, 2020 | June 20, 2020 |
Contributor Applications | August 24, 2020 | September 14, 2020 |
Preorders | January 9, 2021 | February 9, 2021 |
Shipping | May 20, 2021 | May 22, 2021 |
Leftover Sales | August 20, 2021 | November 1, 2021 |
Contributors
The following names were taken from the final copy of the zine/the project's social media account[16].
Page Artists
- CanaryWitch (braveheartriku) - Guest
- Dani (danini__panini) - Guest
- Mari (marisketch) - Guest
- Jess (shakyypen)
- Michi (RequiemPluie)
- Chris (blackpaopu) - Guest
- Destiny-Islanders (DaPandaBanda) - Guest
- Laura S. (VintageAerith)
- qpuera - Cover Artist
- Moe (terraswill)
- Luce (hallousy)
- Ji (mirasol)
- Suwipo (suwipoart)
- Star-Illustrates (khansarah466)
- Keirukei
- cerumoce
- Vega (Vega_Illo)
- Sicklyjelly
- Nyah (sleepiehorror)
- wearepopcandies
- cazarts
- amyhayanora
- Alex (flosnix)
- Wanologic
- Becca (DirtehShark)
- Bun (FishtoonzArt)
- Idefix (faufix)
- Claude (cloudcastor)
- Steadyknight1
Merch Artists
- Dani (danini__panini)
- amyhayanora
- Kett (KETTsuper)
- Cazarts
- 1stsoldier
- Ji (mirasol)
- Vega (Vega_Illo)
- wanologic
- wearepopcandies
Writers
- waywordriot
- Mimi (mimiplaysgames1)
- Babenclaw (ArtemisFlight)
- eskandarrohani
- Amarxlen
Mods
- Les (caeiumxi) - General Mod, Finances
- Amélie (crystalIexarch) - Graphics
- Kett (KETTsuper) - Beta
- Michi (RequiemPluie) - Formatting
- Shakypen (shakyypen) - Consultant
- Vintage Aerith - Consultant
Gallery
Fan Reception
The following posts are a sample of posts retweeted by the project's social media account about the zine.
nanatsu wrote on Twitter
got my @wayfinderzine bundle!! i'm so happy ToT 💕💕🧡💙💚 everything is so cute?!! and the book is beautiful!! so much to look at in awe and read 😍 love them so much😭 so glad i could snatch one >:3! looks like my standee is missing a hole tho ;o; but we'll make do[17]
Kett wrote on Twitter
my @wayfinderzine arrived in perfect condition! it was packed so beautifully thank you les 🥺[18]
Washi wrote on Twitter
@wayfinderzine coming in with the perfect way to end a hellish workweek ❤️[19]
Bee wrote on Twitter
my @wayfinderzine finally arrived, and with some very pretty pins to boot! absolutely cannot wait to dive into this labor of love for my favorite kh trio 💚🧡💙[20]
Katie wrote on Twitter
Ah yes. Babyxs first zine. (Thanks @wayfinderzine time to enter wayfam brainrot)[21]
Jess wrote on Twitter
My @wayfinderzine arrived today qwq it was such an honor to work on this project. It is a beautiful zine made with passion and love.[22]
Ash wrote on Twitter
@wayfinderzine I got my order! I found out about this too late to get the full zine but what few things I managed to snag in the leftover sale are amazing! I love everything so much! Thank you for putting together such a wonderful zine[23]
References
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1231266283489984512
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1244834195115069441
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1282803609336520705
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1284183323707879425
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1297902875763527683
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1347983388116975630
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1348018334395199489
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1358113562061922307
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1359366694561529857
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1395457400094744579
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1396120766601703425
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1428789268458127361
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1423736224934731777
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1428475675112050689
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1455140328713957376
- ^ https://twitter.com/wayfinderzine/status/1315694418146586624
- ^ https://twitter.com/pomsteak/status/1398237287918583813
- ^ https://twitter.com/KETTsuper/status/1401000984361410563
- ^ https://twitter.com/awakingdormancy/status/1401016169688010762
- ^ https://twitter.com/Rahxbi/status/1400590215744471041
- ^ https://twitter.com/someonesayven/status/1401930629399318534
- ^ https://twitter.com/shakyypen/status/1402895035381673988
- ^ https://twitter.com/Ash__Bayne/status/1464013973125312515