Me too - it's exactly that aspect that really drew me to these as well.
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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:59 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Room52 by Smooth Writing [Lunzi] with TCC
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12331
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:37 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Room52 by Smooth Writing [Lunzi] with TCC
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12331
Re: Room52 by Smooth Writing [Lunzi] with TCC
If you missed the Kickstarter, these decks are still available over on TCC's website here: https://tccplayingcard.com/products/room52-playing-cards-by-tcc-lunzi Here's how the red deck looks. I particularly like the "door" on the back of the tuck box and on the back of the cards. https://i...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:12 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Entwined Volume 4: Spring by Old Gravity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 449
Re: Entwined Volume 4: Spring by Old Gravity
The latest update announces a special Kickstarter-exclusive Noir Edition of the Spring decks. There's a special collector's box (with fractal holographic foil), which includes a Noir Nickel Swan Spring Coin, and two limited edition numbered decks: - Noir Gun Metal - Cyan - Noir Silver - Black https:...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:17 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Koinobori Hanafuda & Fusion (Poker) Playing Cards
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5027
Re: Koinobori Hanafuda & Fusion (Poker) Playing Cards
These arrived in the mail today:
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:06 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Monet by TCC Playing Cards
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1012
Re: Monet by TCC Playing Cards
Here's official confirmation that the two decks are entirely different, with a look at the artwork that comes with each.
The Standard Deck
The Gilded Deck
The Standard Deck
The Gilded Deck
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:56 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Monet by TCC Playing Cards
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1012
Re: Monet by TCC Playing Cards
Looks like two different decks, thats not like Ark to not milk us for a good and then a different deluxe version of the same deck. I've seen the decks in person, and can confirm that the artwork featured on the cards in the two decks is different. So it's not just the same deck with just different ...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:15 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Monet by TCC Playing Cards
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1012
Re: Monet by TCC Playing Cards
This is now live on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/208530852/claude-monet-playing-cards-by-52-musee Since I was fortunate to see a preview of the physical decks, here's a write-up I put together about it, along with more pictures. Kickstarter - Claude Monet Playing Cards (by 52 MU...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:25 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Entwined Volume 4: Spring by Old Gravity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 449
Re: Entwined Volume 4: Spring by Old Gravity
They've unlocked the stretch goal for inner foiling and custom seals for all decks.
So is anyone planning to "spring" for this one?
So is anyone planning to "spring" for this one?
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:28 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Entwined Volume 4: Spring by Old Gravity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 449
Re: Entwined Volume 4: Spring by Old Gravity
This project is now live on Kickstarter. Here's a write-up I put together about it, along with some pictures. Kickstarter - Entwined Volume 4: Spring Playing Cards https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oldgravity/entwined-volume-4-spring-playing-cards-deck Luxury playing cards based on the ballet of ...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Ad Lucem: Playing Cards Deck - KS Exclusive
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2538
Re: Ad Lucem: Playing Cards Deck - KS Exclusive
I just got mine in the mail yesterday. This project turned out magnificent, especially the Sovereign Edition. The gold foil on the card faces really looks stunning, especially in combination with gilded edges. This deck was printed by WJPC, and they've done a great job with the quality. It turned ou...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:24 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: JOY Deck - A Different Deck of Playing Cards
- Replies: 5
- Views: 453
Re: JOY Deck - A Different Deck of Playing Cards
I was a big fan of Brian South's previous decks, the Mazing Deck and the original Different Deck. Here's a write-up I put together of this new project, along with images of the cards. Kickstarter: JOY - A Different Deck of Playing Cards by Brian South https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/teachbymagi...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:57 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Apollo by ARK Playing Cards
- Replies: 13
- Views: 884
Re: Apollo by ARK Playing Cards
Here's a write-up I put together about this project, along with some pictures. Apollo Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards (Kickstarter) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elementplayingcards/apollo-playing-cards-by-ark Current funding level: already funded Kickstarter ends: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 ...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: ShanHai Playing Cards by ARK
- Replies: 26
- Views: 87923
Re: ShanHai Playing Cards by ARK
Nice deck, and outstanding photos as always hsbc!
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:57 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Bad Witch by Michelle Lodge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 695
Re: Bad Witch by Michelle Lodge
The contribution that hsbc makes to this community with his deck photos is massive, and incredibly useful.
A huge thank you for what you do!
A huge thank you for what you do!
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:15 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Open Secrets by Orion Playing Cards
- Replies: 3
- Views: 406
Re: Open Secrets by Orion Playing Cards
It was originally going to be produced by USPCC, but the printing was eventually done by USPCC. I wondered for a while if there was some special meaning that I could not read due to my poor English skills. :) Eventually it was made by LPCC, am I right? You're absolutely correct. Nothing wrong with ...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:43 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Open Secrets by Orion Playing Cards
- Replies: 3
- Views: 406
Open Secrets by Orion Playing Cards
I couldn't find a thread for this deck, unless I'm missing the obvious. But this is a Kickstarter that was funded towards the end of 2021: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oriondecks/open-secrets-playing-cards-deck The tuck box used UV-reactive ink, which is a neat effect that I always enjoy. ht...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:17 am
- Forum: Cardistry / XCM / Flourishing
- Topic: The Flourish Magazine: a brand new physical magazine about cardistry
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4920
Re: The Flourish Magazine: a brand new physical magazine about cardistry
The Flourish Magazine ( x Cardtopia Special Edition ) Just 3 or 4 months ago, Biz released his terrific cardistry magazine, The Flourish Launch Issue . It instantly made a very positive impression, with a physical magazine that consisted of over 100 pages of quality content, with quality presentati...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:36 am
- Forum: Official Company Threads
- Topic: Kings Wild Project - Official Thread
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 304777
Re: Kings Wild Project - Official Thread
Hey Jackson, judging by your stats here, it looks like you have to be a bit more thankful!
"It is more blessed to give than to receive."
"It is more blessed to give than to receive."
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:02 am
- Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
- Topic: Is the quality of decks coming out of China improving? Starting a discussion.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1069
Re: Is the quality of decks coming out of China improving? Starting a discussion.
Jackson Robinson (Kings Wild Project) should be added to the list of those who have been using a manufacturer in China in recent years to print many of their playing cards. Like many of the other creators on the above list, I don't think he has disclosed the name of the factory at this point. But th...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:59 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Kings Wild Project, Arthurian
- Replies: 209
- Views: 26590
Re: Kings Wild Project, Arthurian
I usually don't pick up decks from EPCC's Chinese printer anymore, but I got a few Arthurian and RH decks solely because the artwork is so good, but I suspect they're not going to be decks I use much. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something here. But Arthurian v2 (Holy Grail) wasn't printed by EPCC's ...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:21 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Kings Wild Project, Arthurian
- Replies: 209
- Views: 26590
Re: Kings Wild Project, Arthurian
So if you had an equal choice between the first and second edition, which would you pick and why? - 2017 Arthurian 1st edition (Excalibur) - 2020 Arthurian 2nd edition (Holy Grail) Is the main difference that the 2nd edition has foil on the front/back of the cards, and would that make it the obvious...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:46 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: La Mouche by Elettra Deganello
- Replies: 59
- Views: 86618
Re: La Mouche by Elettra Deganello
I'm a long-time fan of Elettra Deganello's work, and of custom playing cards and transformation decks, so I've been looking forward to this project for a long time. Here's a write-up I put together about it. Kickstarter: La Mouche Playing Cards (Once Upon a Fly) by Elettra Deganello https://www.kick...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:36 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Chakravyuh: A Maze Playing Cards Deck by Orion Playing Cards
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2801
Re: Chakravyuh: A Maze Playing Cards Deck by Orion Playing Cards
Metallic inks always stink in comparison to foil. Even Lotrék's Morésque wasn't that great (in regards to shine) despite using one of the most expesive silver metallic inks apperantly. I personally don't even consider metallic inks something special or something I would pay extra for (despite knowi...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:10 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Chakravyuh: A Maze Playing Cards Deck by Orion Playing Cards
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2801
Re: Chakravyuh: A Maze Playing Cards Deck by Orion Playing Cards
Adam's photos do a fantastic job of showing how the Chakravyuh decks turned out. The tuck box of the Original Edition deck already looks stunning, courtesy of the extensive foil and design. https://i.imgur.com/PBNSGLw.jpg https://i.imgur.com/8oVJc4R.jpg The tuck box of the Tamra Edition (shown below...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:26 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: The Zero Playing Cards Deck (ill. Bivas Bhattacharjee)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 568
Re: The Zero Playing Cards Deck
This is eerily SO similar to Chakravyuh: A Maze Playing Cards Deck . Looks like it's the same designer but working with a different friend this time. Since I didn't back the maze deck and haven't seen what these would actually look like beyond renders, I'm going to have to pass. Bivas Bhattacharjee...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:35 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Ad Fontes: Renaissance Playing Card Deck by Nova Lux Decks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 748
Re: Ad Fontes: Renaissance Playing Card Deck by Nova Lux Decks
I got a Scholar Edition and a Regal Edition (gilded) in the mail in the past week. The Regal Edition is especially drop dead gorgeous, and the gold foiling on the tuck box really elevates things from the Scholar Edition. https://i.imgur.com/RSa0YY8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YQFY6nu.jpg Gold gilding al...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:15 pm
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Genoese Tarot by Elettra Deganello and Jean Maillard
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1801
Re: Genoese Tarot by Elettra Deganello and Jean Maillard
These are available from Elettra's website here: Genoese Tarot - Classic Edition https://shop.elettradeganello.com/collections/frontpage/products/genoese-tarot Genoese Tarot - Deluxe Edition https://shop.elettradeganello.com/products/genoese-tarot-deluxe-edition https://shop.elettradeganello.com/cdn...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:13 am
- Forum: Deck Reviews
- Topic: Pictorial Review: Randy Butterfield - Bowl-a-rama & Grinders
- Replies: 7
- Views: 65923
Re: Pictorial Review: Randy Butterfield - Bowl-a-rama & Grinders
A lot of the old Enders reviews unfortunately have images that no longer work. Looks to be the image provider being defunct. It was a provider used on BoardGameGeek, where EndersGame is based. Sadly that is exactly what happened. I'd hosted them over on BoardGameGeek, and they changed the way they ...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:21 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: Elysian Duets - my new, best, marked deck
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2387
Re: Elysian Duets - my new, best, marked deck
These are now at magic retailers, and I recently got a pair in the mail. Here's my review: Review: Phill Smith's Elysian Duets - a brilliant successor to the DMC Elites When it comes to marked cards, Phill Smith is a well-known name. His popular DMC Elites first appeared in 2015, the DMC branding be...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:59 am
- Forum: New & Custom Decks
- Topic: ShanHai Playing Cards by ARK
- Replies: 26
- Views: 87923
Re: ShanHai Playing Cards by ARK
Here's a write-up I did about this project, along with some more images. Looks lovely, especially the flipbook animation and fan on the card backs, and the idea for an unfolding tuck box! ShanHai Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards (Kickstarter) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cardcollection/sha...