Press Samples for the Fandom Flakies Box
October 2021 | Dune

Weird, I know – but I’m a bit early with this month’s Fandom Flakies Box, and for October 2021 – we’re looking at a Dune theme.

I have noticed that the Fandom Flakies Box Fan Group on Facebook is gaining some new faces – so I’m going to explain the box a little more. I think I backed off since most seemed to know the drill, but based on some questions – there are enough new faces to rehash it all.

So basically Fandom Flakies Box has 2 constant makers – Night Owl Lacquer and Bee’s Knees Lacquer. Ribbits Stickits is also a familiar face to the box – bringing fun add ons to the box to really bring the theme to life. Then there is a guest maker. The guest maker each month picks the theme for the box and the themes range from video games to tv shows to movies. Sometimes others – but those are the most common. Basically anything with a possible “fandom” is fair game in this box.

Every month when the shop opens there are 40 Ready To Ship boxes made. Usually it will be said as “RTS” and that’s what that means. They are ready to go.

When you purchase a box, you will only receive the 3 polishes. It’s a flat rate of $30 plus shipping for the 3 polishes, and if you want to add Ribbits Stickits goodies – then the price goes up depending on what is added. But the baseline is $30 for the 3 polishes shown.

Want only the Ribbits Stickits addons? That’s perfectly fine – you can buy those alone as well.

Once the 40 RTS boxes are gone – they essentially go into preorder. The preordered boxes will ship between 2-4 weeks after the shop closes. They do aim for sooner but as we all know – USPS has a mind of it’s own and it’s just not always possible.

All polishes within the box are exclusive to the box. I believe the Ribbits Stickits items are as well.

For October, Baroness X is joining Fandom Flakies Box and they picked Dune as their fandom! Baroness X is no stranger round these parts and I believe I’ve been working with the brand for 4 ish years now, so you’ve definitely seen the name around.

Let’s jump in – this box will release on October 8th, so I’m a whopping 5 days early.

Bee’s Knees Lacquer | Sandworm

Sandworm is a clear base loaded with pale gold, pink and silver holo flakes. You can use this as a topper, or layer up for a full coverage look.

For most of these photos I did 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat, then I did 1 coat over black on my thumb. Over black the pink tones really pop.

Night Owl Lacquer | Fear Is The Mind Killer

Fear Is The Mind Killer is a blackened teal jelly base with gold to bronze to green crystal chameleon flakes and a sprinkle of gold holographic micro glitters. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Despite being a jelly base, it is super pigmented and rich – so I only needed 3 thin coats (probably 2 normal coats) for full opacity. There shouldn’t be any worries of VNL showing with this one unless you thin the formula out for some reason and do super duper thin coats.

Baroness X | Spice (Magnetic)

Spice is a medium antique gold crelly base with gold magnetic pigment, as well as bright blue metallic micro flakes and blue UP sister shimmer. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos, and I only magnetized the middle and ring fingers so you can see the polish both ways.

Ribbits Stickits | Water Slide Decals

I want to start off with the fact that Ribbits Stickits changed their water slide decals a few months ago, and they are printed on a different transfer paper. They are thinner so when you apply to the nail you don’t get that image outline from the decal. They hug your nail and look nice. The only thing I will say though – They fold in on themselves easier if you go at it all willy nilly – so pay attention when you do placement and beware of that.

If you ordered in the last 2-3 months, you’ve already experienced the new decals (which I seriously love) but I want to keep stating that in these posts so you aren’t surprised if it’s been a bit.

These do come with instructions and are fun to use!

Decals are add ons for $10 for both sheets

Ribbits Stickits | Un-frog-gettable Hand and Cuticle Cream

This hand and cuticle cream is thick enough so it can be used every day in small amounts, or slather it on at night for a more intensive treatment.

For October the scent is ‘A Beginning Is A Very Difficult Time’ and the scent description is: lemon, orange, caramelized sugar, ginger, caramel, tonka bean, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, all spice, and nutmeg.

This is a more complex scent profile and my nose picks up the cinnamon and clove first thing, and then I notice the underlying citrus scent from the orange and a touch of lemon.

Please note: one of the fragrance oils contains orange, ginger, patchouli, cedarwood and clove essential oils

This is an add on item for $6.50 (it is 2 ounces)

Ribbits Stickits | Vinyl Stickers

We have one Vinyl Decal/Sticker this month and the design is larger than my palm, but only by a little. It’s a shiny black holographic image with intricate detail. This will come with instructions on how to apply – so don’t worry – they walk you through it.

Instructions:1. Scrape over the entire image going over it several times(use a credit card or something with a thin hard edge) This will help the vinyl stick to the transfer sheet.

2. Place the decal face down & slowly peel the white backing from the translucent transfer sheet.

3. Slowly remove transfer sheet, making sure all of the pieces of the vinyl are sticking to the transfer tape.

4. Clean the surface where you are applying your sticker.

5. Add your sticker to the surface, smooth down.

6. Take your scraper & scrape all over the image(use your fingers if scraping isn’t an option)

7. Slowly & carefully remove the transfer sheet leaving your sticker decal in place.

This is an add on for $6.00

Ribbits Stickits | Frogetaboutit Acetone Additive

Acetone Additive is a small vial of liquid that you shake up and pour into your acetone to lessen the harsh effects. It takes away that ashy look acetone can leave behind on your skin, plus gives a burst of scent to sort of cover up the smell of acetone.

If you are new to Acetone Additive, I suggest you shake the vial, pour in half, test the acetone and then pour in more as you see fit. Depending on your skin type and what type of remover you use, the amount of additive needed with vary. If you tend to have oily skin – too much will make you oily, too little and it won’t seem like you used any. It’s a balancing act so add a little, test and add more as needed.

For October the scent is ‘A Beginning Is A Very Difficult Time’ and the scent description is: lemon, orange, caramelized sugar, ginger, caramel, tonka bean, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, all spice, and nutmeg.

This is a more complex scent profile and my nose picks up the cinnamon and clove first thing, and then I notice the underlying citrus scent from the orange and a touch of lemon.

Please note: one of the fragrance oils contains orange, ginger, patchouli, cedarwood and clove essential oils

This is an add on item and will be $4.00

Fandom Flakies Box October 2021 | Dune

There we have it – the October Fandom Flakies Box! The colors tie in well together and have a very Fall-esque vibe to them. I actually don’t know a lot about Dune (I feel like I’m saying that lately..) I know I’ve heard of it, I know I have friends that are into it… but it’s another for me to look into.

Price: $30.00 + Shipping | Add Ons: $6.00 Vinyls | Hand & Cuticle Cream: $6.50 | Acetone Additive: $4.00 | Waterslide Decals: $10.00

Where To Buy: Fandom Flakies Shop

Preorder: October 8th at Noon EDT through October 15th at 11:59 PM EDT

Fandom Flakies Box Social Media: Facebook Fan Group | Instagram

Remember – you can grab the Ribbits Stickits items without grabbing the box, as well as the box without grabbing the Ribbits Stickits.

Will you be grabbing anything?