WIRETAP: Bicycle® Playing Cards by Dave Boyd

A project in Philadelphia, PA by Dave Boyd
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Wiretap is a deck focusing on mass surveillance - the deck is always watching, waiting, and dissecting.
Backers: 172
Average Pledge Per Backer: $24

Funded: $4,146 of $13,500
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Dave Boyd
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Latest News

KS Odds + Ends

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone. For a look at a mockup uncut Wiretap sheet, as well as a preview of Gag Order, check the link here: http://humorousrobot.com/2014/04/03/wiretap-uncut-sheet-ks-cleanup/  I also want to give special thanks to Ivan of Kardify, James of... (Read More)

The Future of Wiretap

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Meet the Kings!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
George W. Bush and Barack Obama  George Bush - Implemented many anti-terror information acts after September 11th, 2001. Though these legislation pieces had good intentions, they paved the way for the gross invasion of privacy that the United... (Read More)

UArts grad’s anti-surveillance playing cards feature Obama as ‘Suicide King’

Dave Boyd’s fondness for the U.S. Constitution is evident in his new project, “Wiretap”: a deck of lavishly illustrated playing cards whose faces depict the most famous friends and notorious foes of the post-war-on-terror U.S. surveillance state. (Read More)

Updated Add-Ons, New Tiers, Jokers

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, hope you've been having a good week so far. I went back and revised the Add-On visual sheet, as well as added an International shipping chart to clear up confusion.The tiers have also gotten a facelift, as I added another two two-deck... (Read More)

Exclusive Backerpic!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

3/18 Promo / Meet the Queens

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, hope you are having a relaxing Saint Patrick's Day. Speaking of Saint Patrick's Day, I'll be running a promo through 3/18 on signed, numbered uncut sheets, so grab them while they're $25! Let me introduce you to the queens of the deck.... (Read More)

Massive Update - Coins, Magnets, Add-Ons!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Big update today. I was sitting here puzzling over why the goal that I had originally set was so high ($13,500) if I didn't have any add-ons or additional incentives outside of the decks themselves. After double-checking, my calculations... (Read More)

Jacks - Snowden, Assange, Binney, Tice

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Edward Snowden and Julian Assange William Binney and Russ Tice Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you're all reclining and eating popcorn while lazily enjoying a movie, or sampling the awesome weather outside (if you're in the NE U.S.). Here are a few... (Read More)

Interviews and Process

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys! Just wanted to share two interviews that I did with James Watson of PhillyCardCo and Ivan Choe of Kardify. Both are good intros on what went into the deck and why, as well as my process and plans for the future. Check them out here!... (Read More)

Early Bird Deck Add-On

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! I've been getting a lot of questions about adding decks on for early drones, and I'd like to make a definitive post to solve all of your questions at once. If you are an early drone, you can pledge an additional $9 (or $11, depending on... (Read More)

Gag Order: Odds and Ends

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Sean Morrison asked this already, but I just wanted to be loud and clear on the second deck (Wiretap: Gag Order).  Q: "Will the Gag Order deck have a different tuckbox and card backing?"A: Yes, that's correct. In addition to having a new tuckbox and... (Read More)

Coin + Court Cards

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys humble me, you truly do. $1,500 in under 12 hours is staggering to me.  I've had a question pop up about doing a coin that will pair with the deck. Currently I'm talking to Lotrek and Jackson about what their coin manufacturers are, as well... (Read More)

Howdy

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Cardists, Card Junkies, Tech Specialists, concerned citizens, and what have you! As I'm getting this project off the ground, what kind of reward tiers do you guys want to see? Have any questions for me? I'm all yours. - Dave  (Read More)

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