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Everything started with The Doodle Convention, the biggest drawing I had ever made at the time, and the very first digital one!

Somewhere between all those lines of doodles, the cutest and simplest little cat I had ever seen was born. I named him Bansie.

From there, many more began to appear.

I discovered how much I could do with such a simple design, changing little things to make them take on different shapes - especially the shape of their tails. When combined with all the different doodles around them, the possibilities are almost endless.

But no matter how much they change, I still like to keep the soul of that very first Bansie.

As I experimented with them, I started discovering who they were.

They were alive!
They were smart!
They were lil!

And eventually, I started making them talk!

Bansies express themselves in all sorts of ways. They are silly, cute and kind, but above all, they are loving and positive.

They love each other. They love me. They love you. They love everyone.

And sometimes they fight… But even their little fights have a purpose.

Their arguments can be seen as silly and cute, but sometimes they are about truths or things that actually need to be said. It’s ok to speak up for them! They want to be heard.

And even if they disagree on something, they always find their way back to each other.

They make up. They take care of one another. They understand each other. They love each other. They are very open minded and see everyone’s point of view.

There is always love underneath it all.

And in some way, the Bansies saved my life.

Just through their simple acts of kindness every day. Through their ridiculous little interactions, their affection, their honesty, their silliness, and the way they always find a way to work through their little fights and somehow make each other better, always.

They reminded me that even when things get dark, there is still something beautiful worth holding on to.

They became a world where kindness could exist naturally.

A world where you can be silly and still be loving.
Where you can be angry and still care.
Where you can disagree and still love each other.
Where you can have a bad day and still belong.

And that's what I want the Bansies to do.

I want them to accompany you through your everyday life.

I want them to make you smile when you need it.

I want them to remind you that life is beautiful, even when it doesn't feel that way.

I want them to remind you to keep trying, to be kind, to love people, to let yourself be silly, and to do whatever you can to keep the darkness at bay.

Remember you’re loved by these silly cute lil kitties.

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• Reddit: u/ImAlekBan 
• Instagram

OpenSea Collections by Reddit Collectible Avatar Program

Each avatar has its own collection on OpenSea. Explore, collect, and trade here:

• lil one 
• Lumo 
• Ganga Ban
• Blank 
• Headache
• Migraine
• Smooth Prowler 
• Smooth Shadow 
• Catoái
• Psychopurr

Nyx OpenSea collection page is temporarily unavailable due to a platform issue.

You can make them your Reddit Avatars!

Why do some T-shirt sizes cost a bit more?

Only our T-shirts go up slightly from 2XL and above. For hoodies, sweatshirts, shoes and everything else, prices stay the same across all sizes. The T-shirts are the only exception because the production cost rises sharply on larger sizes. We keep the difference as small as possible, with love for everyone who wears them.

Production & Shipping Times

Every order is made on demand. Shipping can take a little longer. Usually about a week and a half to two weeks but might also be less.
Thanks so much for your patience and understanding.

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