Ah those, I thought you were talking about the gilded decks. I'll do my best so that they meet your expectationsportcullis wrote:I'd call $140 for a set of 3 decks uber expensive. Will be worth it tho.
King's Game Playing Cards by Bona Fide Playing Cards
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So I finally decided to do it: The campaign has been updated to two versions. You can check out the update here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bo ... ts/2108949" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
To sum it up, the decks are
Black deck Classic finish
Cards on white background
Gold and black foil on tucks
Limited print run, never to be reprinted again
Printed by EPCC
White deck
Classic finish
Cards on black background
Silver foil on card backs
Copper and silver foil on tucks
Print run of 500 decks, never to be reprinted again
Numbered seal
Printed by EPCC
To sum it up, the decks are
Black deck Classic finish
Cards on white background
Gold and black foil on tucks
Limited print run, never to be reprinted again
Printed by EPCC
White deck
Classic finish
Cards on black background
Silver foil on card backs
Copper and silver foil on tucks
Print run of 500 decks, never to be reprinted again
Numbered seal
Printed by EPCC
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This is cool, but I still can't get over the court cards. Sad story for me.BfPC wrote:So I finally decided to do it: The campaign has been updated to two versions. You can check out the update here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bo ... ts/2108949" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
To sum it up, the decks are
Black deck
Classic finish
Cards on white background
Gold and black foil on tucks
Limited print run, never to be reprinted again
Printed by EPCC
White deck
Classic finish
Cards on black background
Silver foil on card backs
Copper and silver foil on tucks
Print run of 500 decks, never to be reprinted again
Numbered seal
Printed by EPCC
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I think I could deal with it, except the foreshortening on the QoS's legs makes her look too short. Those bishops look really nice, though....TwoPieceFeed wrote:This is cool, but I still can't get over the court cards. Sad story for me.
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Shipping has begun with this project.
These go to my ever expanding list of decks that I need to get.
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Don't know why there were so little discussion on these "back in the days" (yeah, I wasn't here yet)
But here's a review:
But here's a review:
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Kickstarter wrote:As you may recall from a previous update, when King's Game was produced, an excess of 500 decks without tucks was printed. This was because the minimum required by the factory to print cards with foiled backs was 1,000 decks. However, as promised, only 500 of these decks were distributed, leaving 500 tuck-less decks in the warehouse for years.
Since I could no longer store these decks at Gambler's Warehouse, I decided to proceed with the production of new tucks so that the excess cards could finally be distributed. The timeline is not 100% fixed, but they should be ready sometime next month.
I named this edition APEX, and it will be distributed through Murphy's Magic directly to different resellers worldwide. I don't have access to the information regarding resellers, but if you're interested in acquiring them, you are likely to find them in your habitual shops.
After much consideration, I have decided to discontinue my activities under the name of Bona fide Playing Cards
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THIS APEX Edition might be my redemption of owning this deck after missing it's OG Pair
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Would be cool if you would link the source when posting updates. Does it come from Karen directly?
What does it mean? Does it mean she decided to end card projects completely? Or does it mean she is going to be active again but under a different name, like e.g. Riccardo did? I very much hope for the later since her illustration skills are awesome.
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It was a Kickstarter updateHarvonsgard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:46 am Would be cool if you would link the source when posting updates. Does it come from Karen directly?
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Agreed. Nouveau Perle was my 10th deck and an instant favourite.Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:46 am Would be cool if you would link the source when posting updates. Does it come from Karen directly?
What does it mean? Does it mean she decided to end card projects completely? Or does it mean she is going to be active again but under a different name, like e.g. Riccardo did? I very much hope for the later since her illustration skills are awesome.
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Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:46 am What does it mean? Does it mean she decided to end card projects completely? Or does it mean she is going to be active again but under a different name, like e.g. Riccardo did? I very much hope for the later since her illustration skills are awesome.
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Kickstarter wrote: A New Chapter Begins
After much consideration, I have decided to discontinue my activities under the name of Bona fide Playing Cards and go on an indefinite hiatus. I started this journey 9 years ago with a small team that has since moved on, inspired by the idea of creating unique designs, sharing my vision with others, and growing as an artist. Your continued support over the years has led to amazing experiences and invaluable lessons. However, like any journey, this one must also come to an end. My personal and professional circumstances have changed drastically over the past few years, and I feel that it's time to turn the page.
Current Series
Currently, there are two unfinished series: the Chess-inspired playing cards (of which King's Game is a part) and the Literary Classics-inspired playing cards (which The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers are part of). Although all activities under Bona fide Playing Cards will be discontinued and I will be taking an indefinite hiatus, I am committed to finishing both of these series at some point. At the moment, I am unable to share further information as nothing has been finalized, but I can confirm that both series will be completed.
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While stepping away from Bona fide Playing Cards, I may consider embracing different artistic projects and collaborations when the time is right, to continue exploring my passion in various forms. I encourage you to stay connected with me through social media channels, where I'll share updates on these collaborations and other ventures.
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Apex Edition is now available at Murphy's Magic.
https://www.murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=76200
It's already sold in various online stores.
It's a shame I won't be able to see her future work, I'm sure she'll be back.
https://www.murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=76200
It's already sold in various online stores.
It's a shame I won't be able to see her future work, I'm sure she'll be back.
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Thanks for the headsup! Must get this!
Finally, I get to see the works that captivated collectors years ago
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I am thinking about them but I much prefer what is called the original Black version - confusing in that the cards are white stock (the black refers to the tucks)
You would think that one should still be able to source one of these from someone as these were not limited to 500 (now 1,000 - read on) like the White version
This Apex version is the 500 extra foiled back White version (Tuck) with black stock that were printed at the time of the originals because there was a 1,000 min run for foiled backs (read pg1 of this thread)
After sitting in a warehouse for years they have now been boxed up in what appears to be a silvery tuck which distinguishes them from the original 'Whites' but the deck is identical to the original white tuck version. So if you have the original White tucks you do not need these Apexs unless you are a tuckist or a completionist
Naturally the Courts are still a mix of one way and two way, which troubles me. I sort of get the explanation why but as the designer was selling cards not chess sets, I think he should have kept them uniform
You would think that one should still be able to source one of these from someone as these were not limited to 500 (now 1,000 - read on) like the White version
This Apex version is the 500 extra foiled back White version (Tuck) with black stock that were printed at the time of the originals because there was a 1,000 min run for foiled backs (read pg1 of this thread)
After sitting in a warehouse for years they have now been boxed up in what appears to be a silvery tuck which distinguishes them from the original 'Whites' but the deck is identical to the original white tuck version. So if you have the original White tucks you do not need these Apexs unless you are a tuckist or a completionist
Naturally the Courts are still a mix of one way and two way, which troubles me. I sort of get the explanation why but as the designer was selling cards not chess sets, I think he should have kept them uniform
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