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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Flex with poly power 🙏Shop the Iron Widow: The Phoenix Collection: bit.ly/4ziXV78 @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social

The Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket is thrown over the front of a sofa. The print of Iron Widow and Chinese characters in gold is showcased. The colors of the blanket are fiery muted orange on a warm grey background. The full illustration of a phoenix rising is obscured by the blanket wrinkles.

The Be Their Nightmare Pin’s gold cast details shine atop a small spread of red Chinese new year envelopes. Zetian is grinning wickedly in the center of two outstretched wings. “Be Their Nightmare” text is printed on a banner across the top of the pin.

The Zetian, Yizhi, and Shimin holographic charms are paired with red Chinese new year envelopes.

The Iron Triangle Tote swinging from a model’s hand. The illustration printed on it shows Zetian standing with her fists on her hips, a black cloak billowing from either side of her, reminiscent of wings. Shimin and Yizhi lean against the pedestal Zetian is standing on. The tote has an orange shoulder strap.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mark your favorite Iron Widow quotes with a set of illustrated overlays, sized just right to tuck between the pages. bit.ly/4xmx8FG @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social

An overhead photo of the Vermillion Bird page overlay nested in the middle of an open Iron Widow hardcover. The page overlay is slightly transparent, so the text of the book shows through the overlay.

Four illustrations of the trio and the Vermillion Bird mecha laid out side-by-side, slightly overlapping to show the translucence of the pages.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A feather in your hair, or a knife in the dark - what’s the difference, really? @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social #IronWidow bit.ly/3SQYdSk

The Vermillion Bird hair clip resting on an Iron Widow hardcover copy. The gold pops among the fiery reds and blacks of the cover, and the red background.

A model wearing the golden Vermillion Bird hair clip. It is pinning up the top section of their long, brown hair.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Smother the patriarchy (or your toxic love interest) with this sherpa-lined blanket from our Iron Widow: The Phoenix Collection 🐦‍🔥 bit.ly/4ggdvZZ @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social

The Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket is bundled up so as to show the bottom of the blanket, which has “Iron Widow” printed on it in cursive lettering. The sherpa lining is peeking out from under the blanket. A copy of Iron Widow is leaning against the blanket.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Give ‘em the ol’ ✨razzle dazzle✨ all across Huaxia with the complete Iron Triangle holographic bundle, now with extra sparkle. @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social bit.ly/4qSaZwJ

The Zetian, Yizhi, and Shimin holographic charms are arranged with a baby’s breath flower stem.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

mfw I realize I can be the girl of their nightmares instead of their dreams 😈 Shop the Iron Widow: The Phoenix Collection: bit.ly/4wPvziz @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Well, the Iron Triangle can’t help you with that, but they CAN help carry your copy of Iron Widow! @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social bit.ly/3SuxCue

The opposite side of the Iron Triangle Tote, which has an illustration of the Vermillion Bird’s face gritting its mecha teeth, lays flat on the red background. Different items are spilling out of it, including a copy of Iron Widow, flowers, and sunglasses. The Vermillion Bird Hair Clip is clipped to the tote’s shoulder strap.

A product photo of the opposite side of the Iron Triangle Tote Bag on a red background. This side has an illustration of the Vermillion Bird’s face gritting its mecha teeth. One eye flames in white and the other in red.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Iron Triangle returns with The Phoenix Collection, the latest installment in our Iron Widow merch collaboration with @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social Equip yourself to dismantle the patriarchy with the: 🐦‍🔥 Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket 🔥 Be Their Nightmare Lenticular Pin 🗡️ Vermilion Bird Hair Clip

The Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket is draped over a sofa. On top of it rests the Iron Triangle tote, the Vermillion Bird side facing forward. An open copy of Iron Widow lays beside it, with the Vermillion Bird Hair Clip, the Be Their Nightmare Pin, and all three Holographic charms (Xetian, Shimin, and Yizhi) laying on top of the pages.

The Phoenix Usurping Dragon Blanket is folded in half over the front of a sofa. The rising, fiery phoenix on the blanket is posed beside a copy of Iron Widow.

The Yizhi, and Shimin holographic charms are scattered around a hardback copy of Iron Widow, accompanied by a baby’s breath flower stem. The Zetian holographic charm is on the copy of the book.

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Syn @eunisyn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Whaaaat whose work is that 👀 So soooo excited to share this really cute and fun collection of AOB themed goodies >w<

Image of a varsity jacket with a howling wolf on the front and "Omegaverse" on the back. Then an enamel pin design with a paw print, and a pennant with a stylized howling wolf and words 'HOWL PROUD!" under.

Presented by Steady Hands, Eunisyn and Mel Shardae.

And last but certainly not least, have you been wanting to be proud but maybe not-so-loud about your secondary gender? Well from one once-closeted Omega to another, our Omegaverse Collegiate Collection will be the perfect way to show off your A/B/O pride without attracting any unwanted attention. Scent blockers not included.

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Mel 🔜 GATEway FATE 504 @melshardae.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

oh? oh??? what’s this owo (was beyond honored to work on this!!!! and am soooo stoked to see the……….. hole collection)

Mockups of an omegaverse sweater, a fancy school paw emblem, a pennant, and a university sweatshirt design all in navy and orange/gold.

Text reads: Presented by Steady Hands, Eunisyn and Mel Shardae.

And last but certainly not least, have you been wanting to be proud but maybe not-so-loud about your secondary gender? Well from one once-closeted Omega to another, our Omegaverse Collegiate Collection will be the perfect way to show off your A/B/O pride without attracting any unwanted attention. Scent blockers not included.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Dragon Age fans - you'll be especially pleased to know there is a LOT coming your way 🗡️ Take an exclusive sneak peek of our newest merch coming soon!

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

2026 marks Dual Wield Studio’s 8th anniversary, and while we’ve been through a LOT of changes over the last couple years, we’re still deeply committed to our core tenet: making things we love for the things we love. Head over to our blog to learn more about what's on the horizon. bit.ly/3UhLdph

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Dual Wield Studio 8th Anniversary - What Lies Ahead

2026 marks Dual Wield Studio’s 8th anniversary, and while we’ve been through a LOT of changes over the last couple years both in leadership and in our team, we’re still deeply committed to our core te...

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Today, we’re publicly sharing that Dual Wield Studio has reached the difficult decision to conduct layoffs. If you’re hiring, please reach out in response to this post or via email to hello@dualwieldstudio.com - our priority is ensuring everyone impacted can find a great new job.

Today, we’re publicly sharing that Dual Wield Studio has reached the difficult decision to conduct layoffs. This is not done lightly; our core ethos prioritizes taking care of our team above all.
Candidly, layoffs reflect a failure of leadership sufficiently planning and acting in service of the team.

Last year, our current Leadership became aware of our company having operated at a significant income deficit for several years. We informed our team of this concern, and did what we could to mitigate it as much as possible, including the seniormost highest-paid members of Leadership deferring significant owed pay in order to extend more funds to our team.

Despite this, without more drastic action, our trajectory endangered our ability to reasonably continue to fairly compensate our team or support them in the event of financial insolvency.
Layoffs are that drastic action.

Full-time employees impacted by the layoff will receive 6 months severance pay, 6 months medical benefits, and 6 months of tailored outplacement support, with comparable severance offered to our incubation business project contributor. If we cannot continue to fairly employ people, we believe we should at least do what we can to help them find their next job.

We’re heartbroken to send away folks who have been part of what makes our team so special, and are committed to doing all we can to sustain Dual Wield Studio by learning from our mistakes to do better.

If you’re hiring, these are some marvelous folks for you to consider – please reach out in response to this post, or to hello@dualwieldstudio.com

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We'll have limited quantities later this year after we've fulfilled preorders! You can sign up for our newsletter to be notified when they're available: bit.ly/4o37H6Y

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

To those willing to wield the wedge, you have our greatest thanks - the Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow has been fully funded! Preorders close tonight and will be unavailable after April 30, with limited additional quantities available late 2026.

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

👀🧀👀 omg I've been away from work for a week and !!! we have only 15 more to go before we get to make the full production run of the Wedge of Destiny!!!!!!! dear #DragonAge fandom please help us make this thing🙏 dualwieldstudio.com/products/dra...

A screenshot of the pre-order page for the Dragon Age: Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow showing it is 70% funded with 9 days remaining.

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calpernia's tooth gap @barnyardjester.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

we only need 11 more heroes of dragon age®

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Bri 🖤🎀🖤 @gothsheen.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This is so niche and I need it! 17 more pre-orders to fund it! #DragonAge

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InkyInGreen 🏹🍂 @blackwallmancer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

if this doesn't reach the preorder goal, I'll cry (this is Blackwall merch. to me.)

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The moon stuns in new photos from Artemis II despite looking a bit….aged. 🧀 Preorder our #DragonAge Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow and cheese your way through life today! bit.ly/4bLPXtz

The Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow edited to look like the moon in space.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We're at 28 orders 👀 Can we make it to 30 by the end of the day?

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Thank you all so much!! As of right now, we're 40% of the way there 🥳 We're rooting to make this a reality--all your support means the world!

A screenshot of the Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow storefront page, showing 20 out of 50 sold, making this 40% funded.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's all in the Maker's hands at this point 🥲 thank you for your support!!

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

"I SERIOUSLY DO NOT NEED THIS" but...what about...for the bit 👀?

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

IT'S REAL, WE PROMISE It's just...we couldn't...not launch it on FEAST DAY

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Zara 🏳️‍🌈 @zaravarin.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I need y'all to know all of us are extremely Normal (unhinged) about this

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

"You get a cheese, you get a cheese, we ALL get a cheese" - me, after we sell 1 million cheese wheels

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

PLEASE, for the love of C H E E S E (thank you for your support!)

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

However, even the strongest warriors need support. We need to hit our minimum order quantity of 50 units, and then we'll be able to produce even more wheels later this year. Let's make our cheese-fueled fantasies a reality.

The Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow is leaning face up against a grey couch at a three quarter angle. The pillow is round with a V cut at the top, as though someone has taken a slice of cheese. The pillow is a light tan color that ombres slightly darker on the front, with dark brown embroidered details to represent holes in the cheese. A removable thin plush dagger is sticking out of the top right side of the pillow.

The back of the Wedge of Destiny Shield pillow has two light brown scrunched soft straps so that you can wield the shield as is proper.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🚨🧀 NOT A JOKE, VERY REAL 🧀🚨 Do not let the holes distract you - even the sharpest of blades are destined to fall against the potent, the pungent, the imperishable cheese wheel. Celebrate Feastday with the Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow, available now for preorder through April 30. bit.ly/4bLPXtz

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Dual Wield Studio makes things we love for the things we love. Making merchandise isn't as important as saving lives, & we want to acknowledge that by making our stance on the current state of the world clear as we to try to do right by our staff, fandom, & the world www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtJZ...

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From Dual Wield Studio's President and Creative Director--a Note on the State of the World

YouTube video by Dual Wield Studio

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Sometimes to achieve the world one desires, one must take highly squishable measures. Our Solas Keychain Plush from our Dragon Age: The Veilguard Collection is in stock and available now: bit.ly/3V8fmoK

A pile of the Solas Keychain Plush in a cardboard box.

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✨ Zandra Illustration ➜ Shop Open @shop.zandraillustration.com · 23/01/2026

My work is part of a fundraiser hosted by Dual Wield Studios! Several of these designs are currently sold out or discontinued and you have a chance to grab them again while supporting a great cause 🙌🙌✨️

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

@catmintstudios.bsky.social are both artists who create cute, quirky products. Their work often features cats, hand-lettering, and LGBTQ+ Pride themes. catmintstudios.carrd.co See Catmint Studios’ products in the Reproductive Rights collection here: dualwieldstudio.com/search?q=cat...

A picture of three pins on a pink background with darker pink hearts. The pins are as follows: the Not Today and That's Okay Pin, an enamel pin depicting a black cat laying flat on its tum with its legs splayed. A small white cloud poof is coming from its mouth. A yellow sun rises behind it and says “Not Today and That’s Okay.”; Loving Myself Pin, an enamel pin depicting the back of a white cat facing a mirror with its paw resting on it. Reflected in the blue of the mirror is the cat’s chuffed face with a small pink heart above it. The mirror has a pink frame and the pin reads “Loving Myself” atop it with a white background; and Emotionally Fragile Pin, an enamel pin that shows a fluffy grey cat stuffed into a barely taped together open brown box. The cat’s eyes are burbling with tears. The outer flap of the box reads “Emotionally Fragile.”

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

@kevinjaystanton.bsky.social is an illustrator with a green thumb. His work focuses on plants and symbolism and is inspired by historical and mythological research. www.kevinjaystanton.com See Kevin’s products in the Reproductive Rights collection here: dualwieldstudio.com/products/bot...

A from above arrangement of a three card spread of tarot cards, the closed deck holder, a gold cutout metal ornament of a dandelion, a black and gold diamond patch embroidered with a golden flower that has not yet bloomed, and four round stickers. The stickers are pastel and painterly, depicting different flowery scenes.

A five card spread of the tarot cards in the foreground, with the open deck holder placed in the midground, with leaves between them.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

.@maliveth.bsky.social is a coffee-fueled, Midwest-based fantasy artist with a love of cozy colors & tense scenes. She is inspired by art nouveau, storytelling, swords & magic. maliveth.carrd.co See Maliveth’s products in the Reproductive Rights collection here: dualwieldstudio.com/products/rep...

A model facing with their back to the viewer, pulling the hoodie’s hood up over their head.

A model facing forward but looking into the distance, their hand on their hip showing the small front snake patch clearly on the hoodie.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Alyssa is an illustrator, designer, & librarian escapee. They’re usually busy with cosplay, mushroom photography, & podcasting on Buckkeep Radio (buckkeepradio.podbean.com). alyssamaynard.com/work See Alyssa’s products in the Reproductive Rights collection here: dualwieldstudio.com/search?q=may...

The Don’t Look At Me Pin on its backing card on a coral pink background, surrounded by paper light mint green paper leaves.

The I Am Not Afraid Pin resting on wavy color blocked paper spots.

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

.@shop.zandraillustration.com is a freelance Product Designer & Illustrator that specializes in cute, bright, and quirky design. zandraillustration.carrd.co See Zandra’s products in the Reproductive Rights collection here: dualwieldstudio.com/search?q=zan...

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

.@michiums.bsky.social is an artist & merch maker with an affinity for book design, project management, & more. Often found drinking too much coffee and illustrating. michiums.carbonmade.com See Michiums’ products in the Reproductive Rights collection here: dualwieldstudio.com/search?q=mic...

A flat lay photo of the Baba Yaga Tote arranged with papercut green leaves and yellow diamond sparkles.

A product photo of an enamel pin with a white wolf savagely grinning on a bed of red roses with yellow leaves. Text below the wolf reads “EAT THE BIGOTS.”

A model’s hand holding the Eat the Bigots Tote in front of a white brick wall.

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