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Pre-Orders for Hecklefish Plushie Opening!!

Hello all -

December Video Updates: AJ will be releasing two new videos, including a long After Files Live on Christmas Day with the team. We'll also be hosting more Patron-Only Lives on Discord - dates to be announced very soon!

Great news about Hecklefish Plushies! The pre-order listing is now live in our store. We're giving our Patrons first access before publicizing it next week or later. We receive 10 emails a day - we hear you! You want your plushie!! ;-)

Not ready to pre-order? No problem! I'll post an update here as soon as we have a firm arrival date (post-customs). Currently looking like LATE JANUARY.

Note: To our wonderful international viewers: We sincerely apologize for the current U.S.-only shipping. We're actively working to find a cost-effective way to ship internationally.

You can find the talkative little diva HERE. 

Store Update: Check out our new "In-House" menu in the store! This section features products we ship directly from our studio (next-day shipping, Monday-Friday). We're adding new items weekly!

Thanks everyone!!

Team WF?

Pre-Orders for Hecklefish Plushie Opening!!

Comments

Definitely needs to have ”Aaaah-nuuu-nooki”

SGTquig

Ok thanks. Shame. I’d cover insurance & costs.

Daz Wilko

We do not ship these internationally. There are companies that will procure American products and send them to you. We don’t have the staff to handle international mailings and the cost is completely prohibitive if it gets lost in the mail.

The Why Files

That may be in the next version! Plus a kids optional voice box :)

The Why Files

Are there going to be any more available in the near future please? And can you ship to the UK?

Daz Wilko

I probably should have asked before buying one, but does he say, “Mount mutha#%*+= Hayes”?

SGTquig

Emailed you, thanks so much for your help

Renee Nylander

Tomorrow we start!!!!!! They just came in this afternoon.

The Why Files

They just came in today!!!! Let us get thru the preorders and I will work with you!!! Victoria@thewhyfiles.com. Email me if you’re serious and I will help :)

The Why Files

I was so looking forward to getting one but you don’t ship them to Australia, I’d pay any $ just to get one here

Renee Nylander

What’s hiding on the dark side of the moon? …Hecklefish plushies; one huggable and toothy clan of Hecklefish plushies suspended in shipping limbo🙃

Jacklynn Harp

Any update on when these will ship out?

Matt Worley

I am a Patreon. How much later in January? It's the 29th and nothing has arrived yet.

Jypsee

Waiting on our 2 blushes. It was a Xmas gift ordered in Nov. I sure hope we get them soon. Everyone was excited. Will give them as birthday gifts now if we get by February. Hopefully.

Jypsee

We do not ship internationally from the studio - but there are many companies that will secure the item for you and ship directly to you from us in the US!

The Why Files

We are currently working with a supplier for Canada. The issue is when a package is lost - the international shipping costs, plus the extra item is a huge weight for us since we sell everything with minimal profit. We are working on it!

The Why Files

No Canada shipping I am seriously so upset. I would pay whatever for shipping.

Mama Mia

Hi AJ, will it be possible to pre-order with UK shipping, please?

Jessie Mikaelson

Hush up silly person, content like the Why Files takes time and effort. If you haven't seen all the shows, binge on the videos from the beginning.

Walba Threadkiller

Why are we not demanding new content as paying patrons??? This is ridiculous that we’re begging this guy for content.

Tony Andre

Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas! Hopefully you guys are releasing a video before the New Year. Just really love your videos and look forward to them after a long work week, and this holiday season has been very labor intensive. Love everything you guys do, hopeful to see new content soon 🤞🎄🎊

David Martin

The power needs to be switched on??? lol I should have looked at the instruction tag months ago! lol Now the thing has a voice. Thank you for helping to get this thing yacking!

Steven MG

How do I send a DM to you from Patreon? The voice thing has never worked.

Steven MG

Send a private message here and we will take care of you or email Victoria@thewhyfiles.com. Would love to see a pic of what’s happening!

The Why Files

Hi… we can send you a voice box… they pull out and can be replaced. Did you make sure to turn it on or replace the batteries? Let me know by sending a private DM here so I don’t miss it.

The Why Files

They ship late January. This was a pre-order for Patrons.

The Why Files

I ordered 2 of them and have not yet received anything? When will they ship? Randypitrowski@gmail.com

Jypsee

I feel like he has become Waldo lately. Nobody knows.

Trent Frymire

Where is AJ?

Trent Frymire

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

Joan Robinson

Same

Caleb Bacon

My sister got me one of these plushies of a goldfish. The voice never worked. I told my sister it was no big deal as I used it for an ornament in the living room. It is too late to return it and regret not doing so when I first realized it was defective. Oh well, live and learn.

Steven MG

I'm ready to pre-order from Canada to a US mailing address but I'm still getting the 404 error

Cindy

My thoughts exactly, when I joined it was 1 video every Thursday, now not even a update, I understand their busy but too busy to let paying fans know what's going on is wild....that's not a lot to ask for at all...I love the videos tho and hope the team and everyone is doing well

Matty C

Thank you for the update. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and I hope that next year is a good one for you. I absolutely love TWF.

Dorypanda

I've noticed how it's really slowed down too. It would be nice to get a little update once in a while, even if to say "We're working on it!," I know the way they're doing things now is using more AI & it takes more production time. What has been coming out has been very interesting, so the content is there for sure. We pretty much check out the videos when they drop on YT, and since we started chipping in here on Patreon, we occasionally jump on here. I hope the holidays & the New Year bring AJ & Co. plenty of content, lots of production help and much more success!

Sherri & Tom

Ah, I am in Canada. This is probably why

Luke Shannon

Happy Holidays WF Fam! Hope you’re all doing well and staying healthy. Looking forward to live AF on Christmas 🎄⛄️

D.Shepherd

Hope we get an episode soon. You guys have the best Christmas, you deserve it for all the hard work you put in and the millions of people you make happy.

Robert Wilson

Pleeeeeeeae! Others ship to Europe too! Pleeeeeease! 😭

Ay

Soon

Travis Helms

Gonna need more

Travis Helms

Merry Christmas WF. HOPING PRAYING BEGGING throw us a bone .....anything new to view b4 Xmas?

Janet Thomson

Oh never mind. I saw the work around in the comments. I saw the error message and thought he was sold out, but I just ordered!

Renee Murphy

I had the little guy in my cart, but I hesitated and lost out. I’ll know better next time.

Renee Murphy

Are you adding slippers to the store? Last I checked it only available in 1 small size, I’ll need 3 in size 10.

Flo Goddard

It does seem like they have too much going on. It’s sad because it’s a great channel I love everything about it. I hope they are able to get back into a good routine. Doesn’t have to be every Thursday but should be 2 times a month minimum, there’s plenty of stuff out there to do videos on. I really hope they continue to succeed. Plus I’d rather more videos than more watching them on thanksgiving or after files. Those used to be great but not seems like it just done for the super chats money

Rob Murphy

To get 1 - 2 videos a month and ama, and discord stuff i think, oh and we get to know when new merch drops

Pspguru

Why hasn’t Patreon members gotten a single update on when to expect a new video. What exactly are we all paying for?

Tony Andre

Hey AJ and crew. Just thinking bout y’all. Merry Christmas from the southernmost city

Sheldon

I just did, but no plushie, even in Patreon stuff. I can see tshirts, hoodies, mugs, dog bandana, even gift card, but no plushie 😞 Are you in the UK too?

Jessie Mikaelson

Click the search and put in Hecklefish plushie it should pop up

Candice Ingle

I did at first too keep going and search the Hecklefish plushie

Candice Ingle

I did too keep going and select search and search the Hecklefish plushie

Candice Ingle

Shipping is high in the USA as well. I hope eventually y’all can do Patreon members ship free.

Candice Ingle

Any chance we can buy the little tin hat? Mines losing its color

KayBear

Mr. n Mrs. AJ. The Crew! N HF baby!!Project Blue rando started on Spot (I dig WF o:p!) so Bravo! Top 3 on my list 🤜🤛 Hey, all of ya been chewin’ bubblegum n kickin’ ass! Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year! Sincerely, -Trent Dummy who else? p.s. when first signing up on Patreon. Asked my name… that’s what i said, figured hey, why not leave it haha.

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

I had bought a wf? Beanie, I had it a whole month and came to Vegas for the Forever Young Concert. Walking back to the hotel the beanie fell out of my sleeve!! I guess it didn't want to come back to Ohio!! ( And I got a lot of, " hey is that a WF? hat?") So I will be getting another one next week when I get paid!! LOL

Betsy

I'm getting 404 in the US rn :/

Eternal6k

Both great comments! I’m sure there’d be an Aussie manufacture that could do it. ;)

Drew Lane

Clearly us Australians are smart enough to know quality when we see it ☺️ Would it be possible to find a manufacturer that is based in Australia instead of finding a cheap shipping option?

Colin Butterworth

Where ya been? lol

Kevin and Jessica

Should give us Patreon members a promo code for Christmas. Lots of ppl probably blew their 1x 10% first order on something small.

Ms Rochelle

Hi Team, A gentle reminder that we Aussies appreciate you trying to get cheaper shipping costs for us but when it comes to the pointy end, we really neeeeeeed Hecklefish Plushies. 💖

Meredyth MacKinnon-Love

Sadly I don’t know anyone in the states so hoping the international postage gets sorted soon. Thanks tho 😊

Kookaburra139

I ordered my Hecklefish plushie a few minutes ago. I'm having a total hip replacement in early January. Great timing for me. After I heal from this surgery, the other one is next. Hugs, y'all!

Tambra Nicole Kendall

I’m going back and watching the Wi-Fi backstage this episode is entitled “glitches in the matrix stories” This paragraph that AJ is reading is entitled “Mom died years ago. Dad got a phone call from her.” Something similar happened to me and my mom just to give you a perspective I’m 53 years old and this happened while I was in middle school one Saturday morning on Christmas break. One Saturday morning, my mother‘s best friend Nancy called around 11 AM. I answered the phone and she told me merry Christmas, etc. etc. we spoke for about five minutes. She wanted to know how school was going for me. After speaking with her, I gave the phone to my mom and told her that it was Nancy and they spoke for several minutes after hanging up the phone several hours later Nancy‘s father called my mom and said that Nancy had died at 5 o’clock in the morning from a brain Hemorrhage ( so six hours past from the time of her death till the time she call ) I have one other story, but I don’t know if this is the place to send it if there is a specific page or website to tell the spooky stories please inform me of the website I will be more than happy to share one more story with you Oh And by the way, I voted for heckle fish for POTUS I took a picture of my ballot and I believe I emailed it to you guys I think but I would be more than happy to send you a picture of my ballot again I figured hey if heckle fishes is running for POTUS , I should vote for him and so I did and like I said I wrote him in on my ballot and would be willing to show you guys ha ha ha. Have a great rest of your evening guys ✌🏻

Johnny

So much less content across all formats

Michael Wilding

Y is there less content lately? Whatever the reason hope ur all well❤️❤️🇬🇧

Michael Wilding

Understand why he won’t, but would love to hear AJ’s take on the UAPs. Can’t help but think of the bluebeam episode!

Kyle

Are we still getting Podcast episodes this month? AJ mentioned them before Thanksgiving, hoping those don’t get delayed.

SGTquig

Why release on Xmas day?

Judy

Ok this is cool but AJ what about the drones?

Pspguru

Hecklefish secured😁 Can’t wait to see his cute little toothy fishface!!

Jacklynn Harp

I have the same issue, I’m also in the UK. I think it works for US only 😞

Jessie Mikaelson

I’ve got “404 Page” 😞. I’m in the UK 😞

Jessie Mikaelson

I got mine last time around wahoo

Gary Scott Wishart

Yeah it sucks not to be able to get that coin or the other merch, hope they find a fix soon. My wardrobe is missing the new shirts.

Gary Scott Wishart

100% … I’m in the UK and would love to be able to purchase a plushie … if we could get somewhere to register our interest it may work out worthwhile shipping to some sort of distribution point in the UK and Europe

Colin Birchall

same

Ellen Hiller

Finally was able to order one for me and my son Leo!! He's been dying for one!!! I got 2

Jesse Gaxiola

I finally got my plushie fix, no words can express

Steve Way

You were able to pre-order from Canada? I get the 404 error, I think it's a conspiracy, or aliens, regardless I'll keep trying

Cindy

Same

Cindy

I caught the fish!! My Heckle is on the hook

Judy

I cannot wait for my plushie! Got an ornament too!

sassyPants

Got my pre-order in last night! I'm excited to surprise the wife with it 😁

Clemond Griffin

Any friends in the states that you trust to forward it to you?

Patrick Thomas

Hiya, I also live in the UK, just joined as patreon member and now have access to even more merch and now I can’t get any 😩

Cole

Hi AJ, I’d really love a plushie but I live in the UK

Kookaburra139

I thought that ??? I’m in the UK and was desperate for these to go on sale again so the 404 error I fought was because of my location?

Colin Birchall

Hi AJ, awesome that there are Hecklefish pushies again! We life in Europe and when we watch the Why Files my 7 month old daughter is obsessed by Hecklefish. I have experience in working with (and within) courier companies and transport companies. I think of you have enough pre orders from Europe or other countries then the US that you can make a good deal. What is important are the dimensions and weight of the package. If you want I can help you with this. Just let me know 😉 Kind regards, Lizzy

Lizzy Ramses

Hi I keep getting a 404 error when I try to access the page ????

Colin Birchall

I already have the plushie

Trever James E.

World Domination by Hecklefish J Moriarty cannot be completed without International orders.

Meredyth MacKinnon-Love

That's awesome!

Sibyle

A for effort my dude!

Kirstennn

Elect Hecklefish! and we shall rise with a fair but just ruler, revolting against the ones that struggled, and agaisnt all calamities stuck together hardened by success with a brilliant idea and a dream( plus a ninja of a team) brought us... I'm not sure I am revolting the right way...so this is a dream team, with great content and community...re..revolt? I am not good at this, sorry lol but I am from Canada same situation. its no fun.

Dustin Perry

Ordered excited to receive it both me and my wife love the show

Santiago Marquez

Why not just post what your international shipping charges are and let those people decide if they want to pay those charges?

Lin Sarnecki

I want one so very deeply!! Alas I'm too broke from medical bills. He sure would make me happy though.

Lin Sarnecki

nor here in Canada. We need to elect an official and go to the board over this, I nominate Hecklefish.

Dustin Perry

Beautiful mustache evening to you all, long time veiwer, first time complaining. Which I mean in the most sincerity and respect. As I assume this speaks for all outside the United States. As well if this is not the case please disregard my complaint. It is time we figure out a system for shipping. Love what you have created, the atmosphere and community, the content, and I appreciate the opportunity to say my part in such. Let us break it down for minute here; I can not order anything I want from you guys being from Canada. Mouse pads, plushies, and I tried for shoes. Lets work something out, so all supporters can share in the enjoyment of your merch. (even though mail system is on strike right now here in the north) Other wise we shall probably do nothing, possibly make a martyr of Hecklefish who can be a fair but just ruler in our rise and revolt! anyways would be cool to have the option. Have some great holidays!

Dustin Perry

I’m so mad. I don’t get why us Aussies can’t buy it.

Kirstennn

Why can’t us Australians buy the plushie?!?! It’s not available on the damn Australian Store.

Kirstennn

Is this different to the previous one??

Linsey And Rob Clarke

I’m a dummy, I couldn’t figure out how to order. 😢

Judy

Definitely 💯

Saina Xyne

I love mine too 💘🤩

Saina Xyne

Yes. An expanded voice box is a must

Brian Smith

Awesome!! Just ordered one!!! 😁

MiseriesChild

I don't care about the shipping cost to Australia. My life will not be complete without a Hecklefish plushie. 🙂

Meredyth MacKinnon-Love

Thank you! We've been looking forward to this moment for a year!

Amanda Reed

Nooooo! The link doesn't work for me. 😢 Hecklefish plushness need to come to Australia. Pleeeeeeeeeeeze.

Meredyth MacKinnon-Love

Yatzeeeee!!!

Scott 'Spooky' Madison

I have noticed there's quite a few Aussie's here. Any idea why compared to other markets?

MikeD

I like that idea. : -)

MikeD

You have a massive fan base here in Down Under! :) Don’t stop what you’re doing: we’re with you!

Drew Lane

oooh I can't wait to watch you guys eat again. Maybe next time you guys can put the camera right outside the front window so it looks even more creepy when I'm watching. LOL j/k. Love you guys.

John Knox

That’s why I said after Christmas ;) I already placed my pre order for it tho so I don’t think the coupon would be any good now unfortunately

Parker Miller

Thanks Travis!! We appreciate you!

The Why Files

Hopefully e will have solved being able to send internationally by then.

The Why Files

We are determined - for some reason, Australia is crazy expensive and most of our international viewers are mostly from there!!

The Why Files

He won't make it for Christmas - this is pre-order!! But we can email you a coupon "good for one HF" ;-)

The Why Files

No international shipping at the moment - we are working on it.

The Why Files

We think he's better made with the new manufacturer but we have had very little problems with him overall!

The Why Files

Yes .... we are looking into changing them and just selling the voice box! We made him able to change hats and access the removable voice box so you didn't have to buy a new one! More soon on that.

The Why Files

We started to talk about this .... I am looking into selling different voice boxes with different hats ... wondering if people would be interested enough??

The Why Files

i got so excited to see the email but Im in Australia. Hopefully international shipping will happen one day :) My husband and I love watching your videos. He is an Aussie VET with PTSD, your videos bring him so much entertainment and Hecklefish is the first thing to make him laugh in years. It made me so happy, so thank you. Love your work AJ, best produced content.

shell

We have been working on it but with the new manufacturer we think we can get a good design - stay tuned!

The Why Files

Does 404 mean they are all gone

Luke Shannon

Make some why files tinfoil hats and you can have all my money. 😀

Levi Yoder

Preordered one for me and one for the only friend I have that watches this show!!! Happy to have picked us each a shirt too. Stay well Excited for the new content in 2025!!!

John Kernan

Are you planning on making different/new hats? If you are, I would not mind buying a second plushy. And more of those damn hats! Love you guys!

Fluffy McTavish

Oh, yeah. Got mine ordered!

Traci Newberry

GAH only a grill it's mother can love. Got to get one!

Mr.Spider66

Is it the same phrases as the first one?

Neal Bird

Just ordered, hope Hecklefish is as good as the last one. This is a gift for a 10yo that loves him

Saina Xyne

Thanks for the update

LEA SIDDALL

Hello there. Does it ship to Belgium? Thanks

Raven Stormwing

Perfect after Christmas gift!!

Parker Miller

Ordered!!! So excited!!!

Correy Berilla

Hey team! This is awesome! And I really appreciate you trying to find a cost-effective way for those of us outside of the US. We love what you do and I - for one - would love to support you all in buying your great merch! Keep up the great work and cheers from Australia!

Drew Lane

Just ordered mine! 😋

Dave Gaytan

Can’t wait to get one once the canada post strike ends.

Carey Mercredi

Thank you for the update! I can't wait to order my plushie. Appreciate you all! 💞

Travis Helms


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