i have not heard back from the guy that makes the buttons.

This is normal. As it states at the top of his page in huge lettering:

"As kits become available, I will reply to each email request on a first-come-first-served basis. You will only receive an e-mail reply with ordering details when I am ready to fill your particular order. These button sets are cast one at a time, by hand, so there will be a delay between the time you email me and the time you get a reply."
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Tony Fabris