What Could Have Been Zine || PREORDERS CLOSED!
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What Could Have Been Zine || PREORDERS CLOSED!
@anomalyzaunzine.bsky.social
What Could Have Been is an unofficial, for-charity fan zine dedicated to exploring the Anomaly Zaun that Ekko and Heimerdinger experienced in Season 2 Episode 7.

https://anomalyzaunzine.carrd.co/
💚 PREORDERS CLOSED 💛

We managed to unlock our first two stretch goals AND our share goal ✨

We're grateful for the support and excitement WCHB received, and we can't wait for everybody to get their items! Keep an eye on our socials for production updates!

(art by @bluequills.bsky.social)
October 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
🎉 SHARE GOAL UNLOCKED 🎉

We've managed to unlocked our share goal with less than two hours left! Thanks to everybody's help in sharing our posts, all orders will now come with a bonus behind-the-scenes mini zine!

Will we be able to unlock our third stretch goal??🤔
October 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 1 DAY 💛

Because we're so close to preorders ending, we wanted to reveal our mockup for our still-locked third stretch goal 👀

If we manage to get 36 more physical orders, all full bundles will come with an enamel pin version of @cheebpaku.bsky.social's die-cut sticker!
October 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 2 DAYS💛

If you'd like to know the secret recipe to Perseverance, a nonalcoholic drink dedicated to Vi (recipe by @/aqueous_mutivity, spot art by @grrotto.bsky.social, you'll have to grab a copy of our zine before preorders close in 2 days 👀
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 3 DAYS💛

If you're drooling for some Garlic Zaunite Soup and Naan (recipe by @/aqueous_mutivity, spot art by @midomochitea.bsky.social), keep in mind that preorders are only open for 3 more days and time to grab this zine is running out!
October 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
💚 We wanted to showcase the full spread of our washi tape design, by @eveenstudios.bsky.social! You can get your roll if you order our full bundle, The Last Drop!

Preorders are only open for a few more days, and we're less than 45 orders away from hitting our final stretch goal!
October 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
🎉STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED 🎉

We made it to 100+ orders, which means our bonus roll of washi tape has been unlocked! This washi tape was designed and illustrated by @eveenstudios.bsky.social!

Can we make it to our third stretch goal before the end of preorders? 🤔
October 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We're also JUST about to unlock our second stretch goal, a bonus roll of washi tape, so consider sharing to help spread the word if you're interested in our final two bonus merch 👀
October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
🎉 PREORDERS EXTENDED 🎉

We're excited to announce that What Could Have Been: an Anomaly Zaun zine will be extending preorders to OCTOBER 15!

To celebrate, check out a preview of @jackalopii.bsky.social's Ekko Anomaly art piece 👀

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October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 1 DAY 💛

Preorders close TOMORROW! @cheebpaku.bsky.social's doll Vi die-cut sticker is also available in our full bundle until preorders close 👀

We still have two more stretch goals to unlock, and there's still time for us to do so-- although not very much!
October 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 2 DAYS 💛

Time is running out -- grab your copy today, and this gorgeous Zaundads bookmark by @/toodlingart could be yours!
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 3 DAYS 💛

There are only 3 days left to get your copy of What Could Have Been! Don't miss out on your chance to put this Heimerdinger print on your wall (by @/weekhappyall)!
October 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 5 DAYS 💛

Don't forget to grab your copy of What Could Have Been, so you can taste these timebomb-themed cinnamon coffee twists by @aqueous-mutivity.bsky.social!
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 1 WEEK 💛

@eveenstudios.bsky.social's beautiful Powder sticker can be found in both our flat and full bundles! With only one week remaining, now is the perfect time to purchase your copy!
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
✨Share Goal✨
💖100 Likes
🔁50 Shares

Unlock the Digital Mini Zine, a behind-the-scene look into the creation of the main zine.
September 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 2 WEEKS 💛

Midway through our preorder period, now is a great time to order your copy! All full bundles will come with this delightfully cute charm by @cheebpaku.bigcartel.com 💚
September 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎉STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED 🎉

Thank you for 50+ orders! We've unlocked our first stretch goal: a holographic upgrade for @/viebirdy's Timebomb sticker!
September 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
💛 PREORDERS CLOSE IN 3 WEEKS 💛

This adorable sticker sheet by @/weekhappyall, featuring an ensemble of Anomaly Zaun characters, will be available in all full bundles! Don't hesitate to get yours now!
September 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
💜COLLAB PRINT💜

In collaboration with @arcanefineartzine.bsky.social, all customers who order any physical bundle from both Menagerie and What Could Have Been will receive this exclusive double-sided print based on a painting by Bouguereau, featuring Vi and Powder!
September 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
💛 STRETCH GOALS 💛

⚙️ 50 orders: Holographic upgrade to our die-cut sticker by @/viebirdy
⚙️ 100 orders: Washi tape by @eveenstudios.bsky.social
⚙️ 150 orders: Enamel pin upgrade to our die-cut sticker by @cheebpaku.bsky.social
... plus potentially more down the road 👀
September 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
💚 EARLY BIRD PRINT 💚

All orders placed within the first week of preorders will include this beautiful print of our zine's cover! Order by September 15th at 11:59pm CST to receive it.

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September 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
💛 FULL BUNDLE: THE LAST DROP 💛
As you step inside the bustling Last Drop, one menu item catches your eye—a $50 drink, with:
⚙️ PHYSICAL ZINE & ALL OTHER PREVIOUS ITEMS
⚙️ 2 UPGRADE-ABLE STICKERS
⚙️ STICKER SHEET
⚙️ ACRYLIC CHARM
⚙️ COLLAB BUTTON

Eligible for ALL BONUS ITEMS!
September 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💛 FLAT BUNDLE: BENZO'S CURIOS 💛
In Benzo's Curios, more items can be discovered. $35 can get you the following items:
⚙️ PHYSICAL ZINE
⚙️ 2 STICKERS
⚙️ PRINT
⚙️ BOOKMARK
⚙️ DIGITAL ZINE & RECIPE

Eligible bonus items:
⚙️ EB PRINT
⚙️ MENAGERIE COLLAB PRINT
⚙️ UV UPGRADE SG
September 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💛 BOOK BUNDLE: POWDER'S HIDEOUT 💛

Enter Powder's hideout, and catch sight of our physical zine. For $25, this bundle includes:

⚙️ PHYSICAL ZINE
⚙️ DIGITAL ZINE & RECIPE

Eligible bonus items:
⚙️ EARLY BIRD PRINT
⚙️ MENAGERIE COLLAB PRINT
⚙️ UV UPGRADE STRETCH GOAL
September 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💛 DIGITAL BUNDLE: BRIDGE OF PROGRESS 💛

Walk across the bridge of progress to find our first bundle. For only $12, you can receive a full PDF of our zine, plus a bonus digital recipe!
September 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM