The Phantom of the Opera

[NgNash]

These are the specifications we got from the printer we inquired about the cards printing:
black core paper 310 gsm , air cushion finish, casino quality
glossy finish
embossed tuck box
hard box with gold hot stamping
24k gold foil for the card edges
certificate with gold foil printing.

Printer is local one (Temilov), who're working on all sorts of things (not just cards) but we work with them for few years and I know that they can provide quality I ask for this deck. As mentioned MPC is not offering these specification, Legend didn't bother to reply on inquiry. I'm most conformable working with these and think it is for the best.

[vasta41]

These are the specifications we got from the printer we inquired about the cards printing:
black core paper 310 gsm , air cushion finish, casino quality
glossy finish
embossed tuck box
hard box with gold hot stamping
24k gold foil for the card edges
certificate with gold foil printing.

Printer is local one (Temilov), who're working on all sorts of things (not just cards) but we work with them for few years and I know that they can provide quality I ask for this deck. As mentioned MPC is not offering these specification, Legend didn't bother to reply on inquiry. I'm most conformable working with these and think it is for the best.

I'm confused by that part. Are you saying these will have black card stock? And if so, why since you aren't printing a black deck?

[NgNash]

I'm confused by that part. Are you saying these will have black card stock? And if so, why since you aren't printing a black deck?

haha, no - that means that cards wont be transparent (when turned toward the light and so), they will have that additional layer so that cards are not transparent (casino quality, imagine that you can see someones cards on light )

[Räpylätassu]

Are these poker or bridge size? Nice design, I might back these

[NgNash]

Are these poker or bridge size? Nice design, I might back these

Thanks mate ^^

These are Poker size cards. Hope that's ok

[Räpylätassu]

Are these poker or bridge size? Nice design, I might back these

Thanks mate ^^

These are Poker size cards. Hope that's ok

Poker size is better Just backed! Let's hope this funds!

[NgNash]

Poker size is better Just backed! Let's hope this funds!

Awesome! You get set of 5 postcards for free and go quick choose you serial number (check in the update which numbers are taken and send a msg. on kickstarter)

[NgNash]

70% of goal reached 7 days more to go.

[NgNash]

Hi folks,

Original drawings for the cards are now available as rewards. Check them out

[NgNash]

Hi again guys,

We have posted the reward "I want it ALL" with all things related to the deck. So, since phantom fans are grabbing this right now - there are several EARLY BIRDS OPEN again! Hope you will have luck to catch them ^_^

I want it All Pledge combines Deck with all add-ons, and as package - offers you a better deal then individual selecting:
- the Deck
- 52 pages Art of POTO booklet
- 2016 POTO Calendar
- POTO movie Script

Remember - booklet, calendar and the script will be shipped in August so you can enjoy these goodies very quick.

[sprouts1115]

NgNash - I like your Jokers, but the index "JOKERlK" also need to be on the bottom right of the card. If you keep the "JOK" red on Joker with the red cape and keep "JOKERlK" black on the other Joker, it would look a lot better plus the Jokers would be playable in a game of cards. Think about it...

[volantangel]

This one is gonna go down to the wire, with the sheer number of poto fans, i wouldnt be surprised if this deck gets a huge spike at the end.

[4.of.Clubs]

This one is gonna go down to the wire, with the sheer number of poto fans, i wouldnt be surprised if this deck gets a huge spike at the end.

But but but it's limited and rare!

[NgNash]

NgNash - I like your Jokers, but the indices also need to be on the bottom right of the card. If you keep the "JOK" red on Joker with the cape and keep "JOKERlK" black on the other Joker, it would look a lot better plus the Jokers would be playable in a game of cards. Think about it...

Wow... that's.... actually awesome idea I'll correct that, thanks for the tip!

[NgNash]

This one is gonna go down to the wire, with the sheer number of poto fans, i wouldnt be surprised if this deck gets a huge spike at the end.

to be honest, we did count mostly on poto fans (phans) but I had an idea few months back for the deck with unique theme, just for you guys I'll try to carry out that one in more proper way... but in several months maybe (focus Nash on current campaign! you still have two days to go....)

[NgNash]

NgNash - I like your Jokers, but the indices also need to be on the bottom right of the card. If you keep the "JOK" red on Joker with the cape and keep "JOKERlK" black on the other Joker, it would look a lot better plus the Jokers would be playable in a game of cards. Think about it...

Something like this

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[sprouts1115]

NgNash - Perfect. Your Jokers are 100% done. The Jokers are different and can be distinguished far and near...

@nd look. So, I was checking to see if I wanted a couple of decks. It seems your plate is full. YOu have 2 other Kickstarters pending. An art book and a program to make playing cards to give out. You mentioned Liberty Playing Cards or LPC. Can't say LPCC. I would like to get a deck from them. It's been awhile and I would like to see if anything has changed. Only problem is, they are not even on the radar with USPCC,LPCC,EPCC, and MPC. Now you mentioned Temilov and it's local and doing gold gilding on the edges. Now, if you were UUPC or Uusi. and said you were doing this, I would get a deck. These people are making physical art. Why is Jackson's name being throw around here so much?

[NgNash]

Well, next time I'll try with UUPC or Uusi Right now, 700 decks with golden edges... tough call! Biggest problem is low number of decks and yet if we try with 1000-2000 decks.... where to find all those backers

We are at 90% with 33 hours to go! what a race! We need like 13-15 backers to reach goal - very tight call. But I'm learning, I'm learning.... ^^

[NgNash]

And what about the Ace of Spades and BACK
I have to tease at least

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[NgNash]

6 hours to go! and $222 till the threshold! Talking about the goal ...lol

Common guys, we need just few backers more.
Thanks,
Nash

[jerichoholic]

Not sure why people are pledging for such a pricey deck.

[NgNash]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/il ... ts/1298720" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks guys!

[Bruno]

Not sure why people are pledging for such a pricey deck.

Would the word 'Foiled' mean anything to you ?

[chach]

Not sure why people are pledging for such a pricey deck.

Would the word 'Foiled' mean anything to you ?

Or different strokes for different folks. Just cause it doesn't appeal to you, jerichoholic, doesn't mean the same for everyone else.

[Bruno]

exacto-a-monday ....

I could have wrote 'gilded' but ..... 'foiled' seemed .... I dunno, more contextual.

[NgNash]

Hi guys, it's been awhile.

After a successful campaign and happy backers - The Phantom Deck is finally available on Etsy Shop.
The Phantom of the Opera Playing Cards are limited batch of 666 decks, now left with around 150:



Cards have gold edges, black core and special texture to feel nicely under your fingers




All cards come with beveled-tuck box, "gold" sealing sticker and stamped certificate with unique deck number on it:





We introduced this deck with additional black box with golden logo, so now you can choose between "regular" deck or deck with this box:



Here are some comments from kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iluzijastudio/the-phantom-of-the-opera-playing-cards-deck/comments

And to promote them on Etsy shop, we have created coupon code POTO20 (for 20% off) valid till the end of May and put special price for double deck in options:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/259382536/the-phantom-of-the-opera-playing-cards

Although this is our first deck - I'm really happy with final product and thankful for support so far. We're having few ideas for future decks, but all in good time. Idea is to create special decks and to be proud of them.

Nash

[rousselle]

Where was this deck printed?

[PrincessTrouble]

Where was this deck printed?

This was the Kickstarter for it:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/il ... cards-deck" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I didn't back it so I'm not sure if they ever named the printer (other than saying it's not USPCC).

[Bruno]

Was it that Euro NPC ?

[NgNash]

Hi folks,

I know that this isn't what a card collector prefers, but it is not American or known to you printing companies (such as USPCC, MPC) as we are not in US nor EU. Costs for creating decks with these companies, including import, customs, tax etc... were far too great for batch of 700 decks. Plus, this deck was important to us and we wished for features such as golden edged cards, "air cushion" texture, additional boxes etc. We did sent inquires to many playing cards printing companies and non were able to give us proper offers. So, deck was printed in Serbia by checked local companies (yes, plural) as I knew quality and possibilities of these (worked with them before on different projects). I found a different way how to make deck that I've imagined