Ephemeral Flower

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Zine
Title: Ephemeral Flower
Publisher:
Editor(s): Nyxie, Cherrie, Noct, Fish, Laney, Sol, Plants, Kry
Type: Fanart, Fanfiction
Date(s): 2020-2022
Medium: PDF, Print
Fandom: Kingdom Hearts
Language: English
External Links: Twitter carrdarchived
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Ephemeral Flower is a charity zine dedicated to the character Marluxia from the Kingdom Hearts games.

About

Interest checks opened on August 16, 2020, and closed on August 30, 2020[1]. Mod applications ran from September 6 to September 27, 2020[2]. Applications opened for artists, writers, merch artists, and cosplayers on October 18, 2020, until November 22, 2020[3]. Contributor acceptance emails were sent out on December 6, 2020[4].

Preorders opened on June 6, 2021, with the following pricing tiers[5]:

  • Forgotten Memories ($15 USD) - Digital Zine, Coloring Page, Icons, Phone Wallpapers
  • Separated Dandelions ($20 USD) - Physical Zine, Digital Zine, Digital Merch, Optional Bundle Upgrades
  • Deadly Gardens ($30 USD) - Physical Zine, Digital Zine, Mini Print, Sticker Sheet, Digital Merch, Optional Bundle Upgrades, All Stretch Goals
  • Forbidden Roase ($45 USD) - Heart Button, Mini Print, Stickers, Acrylic Charm, Sticker Sheet, Enamel Pin, Digital Merch, Optional Bundle Upgrades, All Stretch Goals
  • Assassin's Heart ($55 USD) - Physical Zine, Digital Zine, Heart Button, Mini Print, Stickers, Acrylic Charm, Sticker Sheet, Enamel Pin, Digital Merch, Optional Bundle Upgrades, All Stretch Goals

Fans who bought the "Assassin's Heart" bundle had the option to add a bracelet to their orders for $11 USD[6]. For all physical bundles, buyers could add perfumed rose petals to their package for free[7]. An offer was also given to the first ten physical orders. Stretch goals included a holo upgrade to the heart button at 25 sales, holo upgrade to the mini print at 50 sales, and an acrylic charm at 75 sales[8].

A giveaway for a full bundle with a bracelet and flower crown ran from July 20, 2021, to August 4, 2021[9]. Preorders were expected to end July 6, 2021, but were extended to August 3, 2021[10].

Shipping of physical orders began approximately after April 14, 2022[11]. Digital bundles were sent out on May 21, 2022[12]. Leftover sales ran from August 30 to September 30, 2022[13].

The zine reached its conclusion on October 17, 2022, with a donation announcement of $742 USD to Trees, Water, and People, which followers voted for early in the zine's production[14].

Project Schedule
Start End
Interest Check August 16, 2020 August 30, 2020
Mod Applications September 6, 2020 September 27, 2020
Contributor Applications October 18, 2020 November 22, 2020
Preorders June 6, 2021 August 3, 2021
Shipping April 14, 2022 May 21, 2022
Leftover Sales August 30, 2022 September 30, 2022

Contributors

The following names were taken from the project's social media account[15].

Page Artists

Merch Artists

Writers

Cosplayers

Mods

  • Nyxie (Salty_Nyxie) - Head Mod
  • Cherrie (OffToDawn) - Head Mod
  • Noct - Shipping Mod
  • Fish (iownedfish) - Check In Mod
  • Laney - Graphics, Layout
  • Sol (solishniwa) - Check In Mod
  • Plants (dancingflaaames) - Finance
  • Kry - Check In Mod

Gallery

  • Social Media Banner

    Social Media Banner

  • Giveaway Graphic

    Giveaway Graphic

  • Stretch Goals

    Stretch Goals

Fan Reception

The following posts are a sample of posts retweeted by the project's social media account about the zine.

ar.guile wrote on Twitter

Thank you @MarluxiaZine from me and my cat (who very much enjoyed being rained on by paper petals)[16]

C-World Productions wrote on Twitter

I got my Assassin’s Heart bundle from @MarluxiaZine today!

I can’t wait to get the digital part of the bundle later on!

I love this so much and the scented roses are a nice touch, too! Lovely creations all packed into this! 🥰💜[17]

Nyx wrote on Twitter

I meant to post this a while ago, but I did not get around to it until now, due to CIRCUMSTANCES.

Yet another lovely zine from this lovely community. @MarluxiaZine #kingdomhearts #kh #marluxia[18]

Ange wrote on Twitter

I got my contributor's copy of the wonderful @MarluxiaZine. I'm in love with the pin and bracelet and all the amazing art and writing. 🥺

Thank you so much for inviting me! 🙏❤[19]

References

  1. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1295153175142359042
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1302745128902115328
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1317959099842113536
  4. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1335773942695354368
  5. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1401651906238246913
  6. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1401651041859358720
  7. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1401651041859358720
  8. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1401654298086318082
  9. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1417623634982539266
  10. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1412183956502368258
  11. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1514794626720624641
  12. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1528154207546912768
  13. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1564705286329315328
  14. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1582154464030777344
  15. ^ https://twitter.com/MarluxiaZine/status/1343698977472974849
  16. ^ https://twitter.com/ar_guile/status/1518316356705435652
  17. ^ https://twitter.com/C_WProductions/status/1519459187536785408
  18. ^ https://twitter.com/NyxtheRPG/status/1518440671715155971
  19. ^ https://twitter.com/Ange_de_la_Mort/status/1535731431292473346
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