ROME Physical Proofs Approved!
about 4 years ago
– Fri, Jan 08, 2021 at 07:04:09 AM
Hey Everyone,
Great news! The physical proofs for the ROME: Augustus Deck and Sleeve arrived a few days ago, and I Approved them for printing. The Diecut of the Sleeve is a little off (about 1/16” - 1/18” too low) on the proof, but they assured me that they’ll make sure to be careful to get as tight of registration they can with the art and Die, during printing.
It looks like the Decks are on the print schedule for early February.
The Coin is all finished and at my house. It turned out beautifully!
I took a few shots with my camera phone. The photos aren’t great quality, but it gives a decent idea on how it’s all looking.
I’ll be setting up and sending the BackerKits (for shipping address and add-ons choices) around the end lf this month.
Thanks, Randy
Production Update - still waiting on hardcopy proofs
about 4 years ago
– Tue, Jan 05, 2021 at 02:50:53 PM
Hey Everyone,
I hope you all had a great Christmas!
I thought the hardcopy proofs would be finished up a couple weeks ago, but the printer is still working on them. I love the quality of Legends’ Taiwan printer, but they’re preproduction timeline is getting longer seems to get longer with each project. I’m communicating with Lawrence Sullivan, owner of Legends, each week. He’s trying his hardest to get the printer on track.
We’re still in great shape to make the April shipping ETA. If I’m able to approve the hardcopy proofs in early January, the Decks would be on the schedule to print in mid-February, and then arrive in the U.S. around mid-March.
I’ll make another Update with info and photos, as soon as the hardcopy proofs finally arrive.
thanks, Randy
Funding Period is finished - Production Underway!
about 4 years ago
– Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 04:22:46 AM
Hey Everyone,
Thank you all for your support of the ROME: Augustus campaign!! The funding period is now finished, and production is already underway. Last week I received, and Approved, the Digital Proofs from Legends. They’re now working on the Physical Proofs, which should be ready in early December.
I’ll keep you all updated on progress of production!
Thanks, Randy
SLOTS PLAYING CARDS
Another of my designs, with my buddy Mike Wilson, is in it’s last week of funding.
The SLOTS Decks are inspired from original slot machines and uses their symbols as a backdrop to our custom casino names and designs. The first slot machine in 1887 was the Liberty Bell and we have chosen that as our hero deck in the series. The Liberty Bell Casino deck is accompanied by the Wicked Leprechaun Casino deck and Lucky 7 Casino deck. Casino-style Decks with class!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedoc318/slots-playing-cards?ref=user_menu
Passed the Goal and PARROT Bicycle Playing Cards
about 4 years ago
– Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 01:19:13 PM
Hey Everyone,
I’m a little late with this, but we did it! The ROME: Augustus Deck passes it’s funding goal on Wednesday night. Thank you all for your support! I’ll be posting the print files for Legends to get started on production, within a few days.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Thanks, Randy
PARROT BICYCLE PLAYING CARDS
Please checkout a new pair of Decks that are extremely artistic, vivid and fully-custom. The Parrot Bicycle Decks showcase well over 200 unique parrot species! Each card is richly illustrated with 1 or more parrots, and it will be printed by the United States Playing Card Company.
Nearly every genus from the Psittaciforme order is shown in the cards, which are organized by region. The Spades show parrots from South America, The Hearts show parrots from Australia. The Clubs feature parrots from Indonesia and the Pacific Islands, and finally, the Diamonds show parrots from Africa, mainland Asia, and the Philippines.
The Parrot Bicycle Decks available at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playingcarddecks/parrot-bicycle-playing-cards-standard-and-extinct-edition?ref=user_menu
