FAQs
Thanks for all the feedback/comments/questions. Here are some of the most common:
When do I get custody of my custom buddy?
Can I approve the sketch before you make my buddy?
Can I get a buddy made of anyone I want?
How big are these buddies?
I’m a pretty tall/short/fat/skinny person. Can you incorporate this into buddy shape?
How specific can I get when I tell you what I want my buddy to be like?
Do you make girl buddies?
How many pictures should I submit?
Do you offer rush delivery?
Do you ship internationally?
What’s the return policy?
What do I need to know about the IAASA™ Famous Buddies?
Do you offer a tracking service? If not, how can I check on my Buddy?
When do I get custody of my buddy?
These guys take approximately 4-6 weeks (7-10 weeks international) to reach you from the receipt of payment. We’d love to get them to you faster, but each one is custom designed and handmade.
Can I approve the sketch before you make my buddy?
Unfortunately, no. Most of the labor involved in creating these little guys lies in the initial design. We do, however, have a gallery page where you can see some of our recent work.
Can I get a buddy made of anyone I want?
Yes. But don’t stop at anyone, challenge us—why not send us a picture of a dragon and see what we do (or a refrigerator).
How big are these buddies?
They are about 14″ tall and 11″ wide (hand to hand). Plenty big for some good ol’ fashioned rough-housing.
I’m a pretty tall/short/fat/skinny person. Can you incorporate this into buddy shape?
We will definitely incorporate this into the art if possible, but the overall outline of the buddy is the same for everyone.
How specific can I get when I tell you what I want my buddy to be like?
If you have a picture in your mind of what you want your little guy to look like, describe him/her to us in excruciating detail—we’ll do our best to fit every detail in. If you’d rather let us do the heavy lifting to make you look like the fantastic guy/girl you are, well…we’re pretty good at that too. Trust us.
Do you make girl buddies?
Absolutely. Check out some of our past work in the IAASA™ Gallery!
How many pictures should I submit?
We recommend 3 (the max). Picture quality and quantity will affect the accuracy of your buddy.
Do you offer rush delivery?
Not currently, but we’re actively researching this option. Keep checking back.
Do you ship internationally?
Of course! The more exotic the locale, the better.
What’s the return policy?
We wish we could accept returns (Mike gets really broken up every time we send one out…typical empty nest syndrome), but because the work is completely custom, you’re pretty much trusting us to do a good job when you place an order. We won’t let you down, don’t worry.
What do I need to know about the IAASA™ Famous Buddies?
IAASA™ Famous is a line of buddies that you’ll recognize from movies, TV, politics, history, mythology, etc. They’re made by the same designers as the custom IAASA™ Buddies and with the same attention to detail. Because they are not custom, they ship a bit faster (2-3 weeks US, 3-4 weeks international). There are no refunds available for this line.
Do you offer a tracking service? If not, how can I check on my Buddy?
Sorry, we’re not quite sophisticated enough to have a fancy tracking service yet. But we realize that these IAASA™ Buddies are awesome and the suspense can get intense. If you want to know the status of your Buddy just email us at info@iamastuffedanimal.com. Please allow 48 hours for a response.