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Stories Playing Cards

Created by David Goldklang

An epic deck of Playing Cards — Vanda Artists Series designed by Srdjan Vidakovic.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Quick update — artwork completed / delays on a couple items
about 4 years ago – Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 07:16:22 PM

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share a quick update since I know there hasn't been much news to report on this yet...

We had to make some small adjustments to the artwork to finalize the art files for USPC. That's completed and we'll be in the production queue soon. I'm very excited to see the printed results and I think you're going to appreciate the details in these illustrations that Srdjan has created.

Also, I've had some delays as a result of slow responses from Cartamundi...I understand they're going through some internal reorganization which is slowing down communication on their end. It seems that they in fact can't print the jumbo deck at the size we would like (5"x7") and we're considering a couple alternative options for that particular deck. Rest assured the result will still be amazing and I'll share news with you once I have it of the final details.

Thank you for your patience.

-David

BackerKit surveys have been sent — check your email...
about 4 years ago – Mon, Feb 03, 2020 at 08:35:28 PM

Hello all!

Most of you have already completed your BackerKit surveys—thank you for getting that done! For those of you who haven't yet done so, please check your email for an invite from BackerKit. You can also go to this link if you can't find the email. And if you still have questions, please send us an email at [email protected]

We still have some time before production to be completed and orders fulfilled but we need to lock down item counts to send final number to the manufacturers of each item.

Thank you! -David

Thank you! + next steps...
over 4 years ago – Mon, Dec 16, 2019 at 11:16:43 PM

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share a quick update and say thank you again for supporting this project! We are excited to get these cards into production and then into your hands.

I'm still in the process of setting everything up in BackerKit and will send out emailed invitations once setup is completed (in the next week or so). In BackerKit you will have the chance to make selections (as applicable), specify/purchase add-on items, and confirm your shipping information.

That's all for now but I'll keep you posted with any new information.

Thanks! -David

Jumbo deck unlocked!
over 4 years ago – Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at 08:05:00 PM

Exciting news today!

I've been looking forward to announcing this...with the amount of intricate detail on each card in the deck, we wanted to give you a chance to see all those details up close. Thanks to your fantastic support of the campaign, we have unlocked the fifth volume of the set, a JUMBO deck (5"x7") printed by Cartamundi with gold foil on the cards. Volume V has a purple back and design and the tuckbox will be printed with foil and embossing to match the rest of the set.

The Jumbo deck is available in standard form (in foiled/embossed jumbo tuckbox with a numbered metallic sticker seal), or a display deck (the cards only, packaged in a plain white jumbo tuckbox + sticker identification label).

You can now add on the Volume V JUMBO deck by increasing your pledge amount as shown below.

A few more images...

Jumbo king vs standard size king
Jumbo ace vs standard size ace
Jumbo tuckbox

Again, we thank you for your support of this project! -David

Gold coin unlocked! + add ons now available...
over 4 years ago – Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 12:33:52 AM

Hello everyone!

We're a bit over 1 week into the campaign and still going strong. The lastest stats:

  • $45,127 raised (226% funded!)
  • 553 backers

I'm excited to announce our first stretch goal: a gold coin featuring artwork from the jack of diamonds, a story that reads "Give respect to all" on one side and "Be afraid of none" on the opposite. You can now add this coin to your order by increasing your pledge by the following amount: $15 (USA) / $18 (Int'l). The coin comes packaged in a clear plastic hard case.

Additionally, you can now add on display decks and standard decks. Please see the below chart for details.

Thank you again for your support of this project and stay tuned for more exciting announcements...

-David