UPS › USPS › FedEx

**"UPS > USPS > FedEx"** is the 2nd episode of Incredible Items Beginnings, and is the 4th episode overall. It was released on December 26, 2022, also known as Boxing Day.

## Plot

### Creator's Note

At the beginning of the episode, a black screen with white text is shown, written by AnimatedGalaxy himself. The episode is partly based on a true story, as a FedEx driver stole his Valve Steam Deck, and lied to him, Valve, and the FedEx company itself that it was "lost in shipping". AnimatedGalaxy contacted Valve for support, and they sent him a new Steam Deck free of charge, and it thankfully was not stolen, but he did not feel any emotion from it. He ends off the note by saying he hopes the driver is happy with the Steam Deck, and asks the viewers to enjoy the episode.

### Contestant Check-In

Blade is seen sitting by himself, with Swim Mask coming in and asking how he is. Blade gives a small response, and Swim Mask attempts to make conversation. He asks if Blade is nervous about the elimination, but Blade quickly interrupts him with a flat "no". He explains that, after he made his team lose in the last challenge, he believes there's no way he's going to be safe. Swim Mask agrees, and explains that's why he asked the question in the first place. However, he attempts to reassure Blade he'll be safe, and that he hopes Doorknob goes instead, to which Blade is indifferent.

Picture Frame is seen leaning on the stairs, with Cape Feather relaxing next to him. Picture Frame asks Cape Feather if it's weird how they both have extremely similar, if not identical, voices. Cape Feather explains how he hasn't thought about it, but it does seem intriguing. He points out how 3DS and Trapdoor also have similar voices, to which they appear and ask what he needed. Calendar also appears, saying that he shouldn't be forgotten. Cape Feather (off screen) then tells Calendar to leave them alone, and explains they're on different teams. Calendar begins to cry, and runs off.

Doorknob is seen with Grass Block, who is building a small structure. Doorknob yells at Grass Block, explaining how he doesn't leave her alone. Grass Block becomes upset, and explains how he's minding his own business. He then asks Doorknob to complain somewhere else, and Polaroid Picture and Green Dye appear next to her, agreeing with his statement. Polaroid Picture explains that Green Dye is sensitive to loud noises. Crystal Ball also appears in the air, levitating. She angrily explains to Doorknob that she is attempting to focus, presumably on meditating. Doorknob is taken aback, and yells at everyone that she hates them. The scene cuts to Potion and Screw, to where Potion asks what Doorknob's problem is. Screw just responds with "the usual".

Chaos Emerald is seen on a stool next to Speaker, who is standing with a blank expression. Chaos Emerald believes that he had finished something up, and it should be ready to go. He asks Speaker to say something, to which Speaker screams in agreement. Chaos Emerald stops him and admits he was wrong, saying that what he had done was not correct. Pool Ball rolls in and asks what all the noise is from. Chaos Emerald explains that he is attempting to make Speaker sound a bit quieter, to which Pool Ball sarcastically responds with saying he's doing a horrible job. Chaos Emerald retaliates, claiming he isn't a mechanic, and is doing his best.

## Trivia

* The name of the episode comes from AnimatedGalaxy's personal opinions with the 3 shipping companies. He believes UPS is a better service, and USPS is in the middle, as he has had more than a few issues with them. FedEx is the worst company, as he has had numerous experiences of their employees making things difficult.
* Along with this, the episode originally went under 2 other names: "United Parcel Service" and "BOXing Day"
	+ "United Parcel Service" is named after UPS, with it being AG's shipping company of choice.
	+ "BOXing Day" was an idea from Corny, as he thought of it right before the episode was complete. However, the idea was shot down, as the original name was funnier, and the title card and episode as a whole would have to be re-rendered to fit the name change.
	+ "In Transit" was also a name that was thought of, but it was quickly replaced.
* This was the first episode Corny helped work on. However, AG has confirmed that he doesn't want to hire anyone else, since that defeats most of the purpose of the show.
* The audio for the episode was completed in only 3 days.
* While it is barely visible in a few scenes, there is a big white house with a rainbow side in the city. This house is actually the "Random House" logo.
* The files for the paintings in the apartment scenes were not compressed, making the first 8 scenes take up over **4 GB of space.** After compressing them, the file sizes dropped down to only about 200 MB.
* The song used in 16:25-16:52 (the scene with Card Deck and Tiki Charm) was suggested by Shattered Waters.
* The sound used when Flat Screen and Cable were transported into the static realm is made from Sonic CD sound effects, along with light static and TV crackling noises.
* Doorknob and Green Dye were removed from the intro following their elimination, which slightly edited each of their sections.
	+ In Polaroid Picture's section, she would be startled by Green Dye appearing. Now, it shows her looking around the area.
	+ In Trapdoor's part, he would have scared Doorknob by flipping up his hatch. Now, when he flips the hatch, he looks upset, signifying his prank had failed.