Venus concept art + backer surveys
over 6 years ago – Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 08:07:41 PM

Hey everyone! I have a few items to update you on...

Production Underway

Kickstarter funds have finally transferred! The Mercury decks are on the USPC production schedule and the tuckboxes are scheduled for production at Clove St Press. At the moment, it looks like we're still on schedule to start shipping decks out in December, as expected.

BackerKit Surveys

You will receive an email soon from BackerKit directing you to complete your backer survey. This includes confirming your mailing address, selecting add-ons (if any), and answering a few quick questions that will be helpful to me in planning future campaigns.

If your Kickstarter payment failed for any reason, you will still receive a survey email and you'll have the opportunity to add payment information through BackerKit.

Important note: If you ordered a full 8-deck series of The Planets (LE and/or SE), you will NOT receive a survey email until after all 8 Kickstarter campaigns are completed (around August of next year).

Venus: First Look

As some (many?) of you may be aware, there is a playing card discussion forum called United Cardists where card enthusiasts talk about pretty much every deck of playing cards in existence. Back in February, I created a thread that now contains all the discussion that took place during the development of the Mercury deck. I just added an image from Srdjan of a concept for the Venusian court cards.

I invite you all to keep an eye on this discussion thread for more updates of art development and feel free to join in and share any ideas/feedback you have as well.

Please let me know if you have any questions by sending a Kickstarter message or direct email to [email protected]

Thanks! -David

7 hours left: $70,000! + LE decks available + holographic foil
over 6 years ago – Sun, Oct 01, 2017 at 04:59:41 PM

Last night we cleared $70,000 in funding—woohoo! Thank you all so much for your support and love for this project!

There are a few LE tier spots still up for grabs including 1 spot at $140 (2 LE decks + a brick of SE decks) and 4 LE1+ tier spots for a complete set of LE & SE decks (this tier is now open to ALL BACKERS...you do not have to already be a LE tier backer).

Last piece of exciting news...

As I mentioned in the live stream yesterday (you can watch the replay here), I discovered recently when confirming with Clove St that the prototypes featured in all the campaign photos are actually using regular metallic foil. The final decks will be using holographic metallic foil (which is even more amazing looking). View the video for more details on this.

 

And finally...

SHARE SHARE SHARE! This is the final push for the project so please post links on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media and let's try to get a few more people excited about joining in the fun!

CLICK HERE to share on Facebook.

As always, thank you again for making the project possible! -David

LE sets now available + live stream prototype viewing
over 6 years ago – Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 09:37:17 PM

LE sets released for backing

Okay guys, the upgrade period has ended and there are a few spots available to grab a full LE set. At the moment there are 17 spots in the LE1+ tier (1 full set of LE & SE decks) and 2 spots in the LE2+ tier (2 full sets of LE & SE decks). All backers are now approved to back these tiers (you do not need to be a current LE tier backer). These won't last long so act quickly!

Prototype demo on live stream

 

This Saturday at 10:30am PST (approximately 48 hours from now), I will be hosting a live stream on Kickstarter to show you how cool these tuckboxes look when they're shimmering in the light. I also have an uncut proof sheet from USPC of the deck and it looks awesome. I will answer any questions you share on the chat during the stream as well. Mark your calendars to come join the event and please share this link with your friends on social media.

Another cool project

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Single LE backers: upgrade to full LE set! + Double Black deck
over 6 years ago – Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 12:58:13 AM

Today I have good news for many of you:

I've been listening to requests from many people and am happy to announce that if you are currently a backer of either the $30 tier (1LE + 1SE) or the $59 tier (2LE + 2SE), you now have the option to upgrade to full LE sets of all 8 planet decks. 

Please read these important details:

• If you are a 1LE + 1SE backer you can only upgrade to the LE1+ tier ($230). If you are a 2LE+2SE backer you can only upgrade to the LE2+ tier ($440).
• Make sure you read the specific details in the new tier (shipping cost is not included in the pledge & you are scheduled to receive the decks in December 2018).
• I have a list of current backers in both tiers mentioned above. I will be auditing all backers who sign up for the new tier to make sure they are eligible (must have already been signed up for an LE tier).
• The upgrade tiers will be available until 9/29 when they will be locked down a couple days before the campaign ends.
• The $30 and $59 tiers are now locked to prevent new backers from taking open spots. They will be unlocked after the upgrade tiers are locked to allow any last minute cancellations / sign-ups in the final couple days. No additional LE decks will be made available.

Please contact me with any questions.

Also, a quick mention about another cool playing card Kickstarter that's running right now: Bicycle Double Black Classic Playing Cards. They are very slick looking and even have a waterproof version.

As always, thank you for your support! -David

Add-ons available + Lunatica
over 6 years ago – Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 04:41:13 AM

Well, we're getting close to the end of the campaign with only 5 days left! If you haven't yet, please share this project on Facebook, Instagram, and wherever else you have friends who might be interested.

Add-ons are now available!

You can now add on SE decks and/or uncut sheets to your pledge. To do this, just manage your pledge and increase the total amount to include costs for extra decks or uncut sheets by the amounts shown in the image below. If you have questions, just send me a message.

You will be able to specify what you've added on through BackerKit after the campaign ends and you can also add on decks and uncut sheets at that point as well.

Limited Edition deck availability...

Good news for those of you who wanted to get some LE decks but missed the opportunity...it looks like there will be some available spots in the full set LE tiers. I will open these up to all backers near the end of the project. Stay tuned for an update with more details.

Lunatica Playing Cards

Please check out this awesome deck of cards that is now live on Kickstarter, created by artist Giovanni Meroni of Thirdway Industries. Four amazing decks with cool neon colors and gorgeous artwork!

 

Thanks yet again for your support and enthusiasm—I can't wait to watch the final days of the campaign and get these decks printed and shipped out to you all!

-David