/ (ˌmɛtəˈkrəʊsɪs) / noun. zoology
The ability of some animals, such as chameleons, to change their color.

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What is a zine?
A zine is like a homemade magazine that individuals or small groups create. Zines can cover all sorts of topics, from personal experiences to art, activism, and more. They are a way for people to share their ideas and creativity in a DIY fashion.What is the theme of this zine?
Mikage Reo's aura mirrors that of a chameleon, a creature renowned for its capacity for metachrosis, or the ability to change colors.Along that vein, the central theme of this zine will be to celebrate and explore the dimensions of Mikage Reo’s character while focusing on the symbolic significance and messages of color within color theory in the process.What content will this zine include?
This zine will showcase a variety of illustrations, multi-page comics, and fanfiction suitable for a PG-13 audience (No NSFW).Is this zine for profit or for charity?
This zine is pay for production. 100% of the profits will be donated to a chosen charity.What charity will the profits be donated to?
We plan to donate 100% of the profits to Doctors Without Borders to support humanitarian aid for those in Palestine.Will there be open applications?
As this is our first zine, we kept the contributors limited and have contacted with a sufficient number at the moment. However, keep an eye out in the case that we may open applications for pinch hitters!Why was the zine invite only?
Our small and relatively new mod team wanted to keep the zine manageable and personable, which is why it was invite-only. Unfortunately, we had to give up on inviting a lot of other lovely creatives because of that. However, thank you for your interest, we're utterly grateful. Will contributors be compensated?
We aim to compensate all contributors with a physical zine, however that is dependent on how sales go. At the very least, contributors will definitely be compensated with a digital zine.Will there be physical copies?
Yes. Due to sufficient interest, we will be releasing physical zines along with merchandise.What will zines be priced at?
Full pricing and bundle details are available on our Shopify store, but here’s a quick breakdown:

Be sure to check the store for full descriptions, previews, and any stretch goal info!

How long is the ordering period?
The preorder window will run for two months, starting July 15, 2025 and ending September 15, 2025. Orders must be placed during this time to guarantee availability. To read our Terms of Service click here.Do you allow Group Orders?
Yes! We welcome group orders. You can find the group order form here.

If any of your queries have not been addressed above, feel free to ask your question on our Retrospring.

Creation period begins
Zine is announced
Talent announced
Interest check posted
Interest check results posted
Pinch hitter form posted
Creation period ends
Formatting begins
Formatting completed
Preorder sales
Manufacturing period
All merchandise arrives
Physical zines sent out

(Please allow 1 to 4 weeks for delivery)

Digital zines sent out

(Digital zines will be sent out 1 to 2 weeks after physical zines are sent out)

Leftover sales

Timeline is subject to change

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📚 Store Policy
Thank you for your interest in Metachrosis: A Mikage Reo Zine!
By purchasing from our store, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following store policies.
Metachrosis: A Mikage Reo Zine is an unofficial physical nonprofit charity fanzine. This is an unofficial fanzine and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Blue Lock Franchise, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, or any related entities.🛒 PREORDERS & ITEMS
All items listed in our shop are preorder items and have not yet been produced. Product fulfillment will occur only after the production period is complete. Production updates will be posted to our social media throughout the period.
Preorder items are produced after the purchasing period ends. For custom items actual colors, textures, and design may slightly differ from what is shown online. We will keep customers updated on final physical samples.
Preorders will be open from July 15th, 2025 to September 15th, 2025. Items will not be restocked once the store closes. A leftover sale may be held depending on inventory. Digital sales may continue until the shipment period.
Updates will be posted on our official social media:
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📦 SHIPPING POLICY
Before purchasing, please review international service disruptions. Orders will be shipped from The United States, with an estimated production period of 2–3 months. Estimated shipping begins December 2025.
All packages will be shipped via USPS, and tracking numbers will be provided by default. Once your package is shipped, you will be provided a shipping notification and tracking number through the email provided at checkout.Delivery Estimates:
• United States and Canada: Approximately 3-7 days after shipment.
• International: Approximately 1-4 weeks after shipment.We will make sure to send a more exact estimate during shipment notification.
International buyers are responsible for any import taxes, customs duties, or VAT charges in their respective countries.
Due to ongoing global shipping challenges, we cannot ship to the countries on the USPS international service suspensions list.
If your country is on a postal suspension list, your order will be refunded.
Address changes are accepted until shipping begins. A Change of Address form will be distributed via email and social media prior to fulfillment.
We are not responsible for lost or damaged parcels caused by the courier. Please contact your local post office first before reaching out to us for assistance.Please keep in mind:
• Damages caused by shipping providers.
• Incorrect addresses submitted by the buyer.
• Not notifying us of address change.
• Unclaimed or returned packages (unless reshipment is arranged and paid by the buyer).Will result in your package being either disposed of or returned and will not be refunded. If the package is returned due to a customer mistake, the customer may reach out and pay to have the product reshipped.
International orders unfortunately are disposed of per carrier policy.
📧 DIGITAL GOODS
Digital items (e.g., PDFs, wallpapers) will be delivered 1-2 weeks after physical shipments complete. All products will be sent to the email provided at check out.
We will make an announcement on our social media when digital bundles are sent out.
If you have any issues with receiving your digital merch, please check your spam or junk folder. If you still haven’t received the product, please reach out to us through our email.
All digital goods are for personal use only. Redistribution, resale, reuploading, or unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
❌ CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations and full refunds (excluding payment processing fees) may be requested only during the preorder period.
No cancellations will be accepted after the preorder period closes, as funds are used for production.
Please provide proof of purchase to our email in your cancellation request.
🔁 RETURNS, REFUNDS, & EXCHANGES
We offer refunds/exchanges only under the following conditions:
• The order was incorrectly shipped due to an error in labeling (e.g., wrong address on the label vs. what was submitted).
• An item listed in the bundle is missing from the package.📸 Please provide clear photos or videos when requesting support through our email. We will take photos of each order before shipment to verify the mistake is on our end.We do not offer refunds/exchanges for:
• Damages caused by shipping providers.
• Incorrect addresses submitted by the buyer.
• Unclaimed or returned packages (unless reshipment is arranged and paid by the buyer).If your returned package is unclaimed a second time, it will be considered forfeited.💬 CONTACT US
If you have questions or need help with your order, reach out via:
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