SiShou Four Beasts Playing Cards by Alvin Cheung

A project in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK by SiShou Playing Cards
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A fully custom unique deck of playing cards design inspired by the ancient four beasts of Chinese mythology.
Backers: 589
Average Pledge Per Backer: £23

Funded: £13,664 of £5,800
Dates: Oct 12th -> Nov 11th (31 days)
Project By: SiShou Playing Cards
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Latest News

Have a pair of signed Sishou Four Beasts!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
FINAL CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF SIGNED SISHOU FOUR BEASTS! http://facebook.com/sishoudecks Once the campaign ends, I will be picking a lucky winner! All you have to do is: 1. Like SiShou Playing Cards Facebook Page (1 entry)  2. Share this post (1... (Read More)

FINAL HOURS! 200%

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
So we are heading into the final stages of this project. I would like to personally thank everyone of you who have pledged. It would not happen without your help! It would be great if you can spread the word one last time with your friends and family... (Read More)

FINAL WEEK!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are almost at the end of the campaign and I am very excited to bring this deck to reality and delivered to your doorstep. Here are the things I have been doing so far: Been in contact with printers to ensure prompt production Setup end of... (Read More)

RED version UNLOCKED! Get a signed deck!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The red version of four beasts playing cards has been unlocked! LETS CELEBRATE! I have created a small Facebook contest. To enter for a pair of free signed deck all you have to do is head over to our Facebook page. Like the Sishou Playing Cards... (Read More)

Your decks will be FLYING to you!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! there is almost a week until the campaign ends, and to ensure you receive your pledged rewards, here are some of the processes that are being done at the moment. The artwork is confirmed and will be sent to Legends Playing Card Co. to... (Read More)

£1000 in 15 Days! can we do it?

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Help unlock the red deck! Just a quick update. We have reached £9,000! We only need £1,000 more to unlock the red version of the deck. I need every bit of help possible. Here are the things you can do to help reach the goal: Increase your pledge... (Read More)

Embossed Goal Unlocked! Red Deck Soon!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
CONGRATULATIONS!We have reached our embossed stretch goal! This means as of now, Four Beasts Playing Cards will have: Pearlescent sheen (Special Tuck Box Paper) Coloured Interior  Embossed Effect (So you can feel the deck) Custom Seal And to... (Read More)

Emboss Tuck Box + Add-on Update

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
WE ARE ALMOST THERE!So if you have not noticed, we are almost there for the embossed tuck case. Once the goal is reached, this deck of playing cards will be one of a kind.  Pearlescent sheen ink Coloured Interior Embossed Tuck Case Custom Seal... (Read More)

We Nailed it! Lets Get the Tuck Box Embossed!

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Aces Revealed! After yesterday's update, we nailed the first stretch goal for the new add-on (Limited Screen Printed T-shirt). You guys are amazing! We are only £100 away from unlocking the interior tuck box colour. So I challenge you all to help... (Read More)

Kickstarter: 7 Questions with Alvin Cheung on the SiShou Playing Cards

October 15th - via: kardify.com
Born in Hong Kong, Alvin Cheung considers himself pretty ordinary, someone you might just pass by or bump into while wandering around China Town. In Alvin’s earlier days in High School he would spend much of his spare time creating Forum signatures and banners. With his creativity in high gear, Alvin started reading and studying every on-line tutorial he could find on Photo Shop and Illustrator and worked hard to keep improving his design skills. (Read More)

£6,200 in 7 days! Lets push to the stretch goal!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
WE ARE FUNDED!Help spread the word!: http://bit.ly/ZWPE8B I would like to thank every one of you that has backed this project. It really means a lot to me being able to see this deck get funded after a long journey of ups and downs.  Also i'd like... (Read More)

These Will Be Limited

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Again, Sorry for sending out another message so soon. After a quick though I decided to keep these decks limited to Kickstarter. So I will only print these decks ONCE to increase its collectors value. Whatever the number is for the decks a... (Read More)

SiShou Four Beasts deck strikes back. Catch the beasts of the Chinese Legends

October 13th - via: maxplayingcards.com
Some months ago I talked about this deck that was going to be printed by USPCC and that unfortunately didn’t get funds enough to be real. Now, the artist Alvin Cheung has completely redesigned the card faces and has created a fantastic new deck: Sishou Four Beasts. (Read More)

After 24 Hours...Here's Some Exciting News

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, After 24 hours of launching this project we have achieved something amazing. We've reached 60% in 24hrs Most popular on Kicktraq (playing cards section) Featured on MaxPlayingCards.com (http://bit.ly/1w3WuF7) UpdatesHere are also answers... (Read More)

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