Instruments of War Bicycle® Playing Cards Deck

A project in Ontario, OR by Jacob Bear
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Instruments of War is a Bicycle® Playing Card Deck by Jacob Bear and Bear Claw Studios. 56 epic cards, printed by the USPCC.
Backers: 114
Average Pledge Per Backer: $20

Funded: $2,315 of $15,000
Dates: May 30th -> Jul 14th (45 days)
Project By: Jacob Bear
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Latest News

Almost there

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright, we got about 4 hours left. I think we can do this! lol :) Well, obviously, it's not going to make it this time around. Yeah, it saddens me, but what can you do? I'm not giving up. We may have lost this round, but I'm going to work on a comic... (Read More)

Final Week

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, we are in the final week for this. We need a miracle this week. Tweet, Facebook, Instagram, etc. to all your friends!!!!!! This is it!!!! Also, be sure to friend me on Facebook so you can keep up to date on all my projects. :) And, here's a... (Read More)

Sneak Peek

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's another peek at the cards. Also, I would really appreciate it if you guys can help spread the word on these cards. I need all the help I can get! Thanks everyone for sticking with me and this deck! Your support is greatly appreciated! :)  (Read More)

Preview & Report

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, everyone! Just letting you know I made it back. I'm slowly recovering from a cold. I hate being sick! But the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con was great! Got to meet a lot of new fans. I promoted the cards as much as I could. Everyone that I showed... (Read More)

Vegas Baby!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
For those that are interested and can make it, I'll be at the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con at the South Point Hotel and Casino, this weekend. I'll be at booth 817. I'll have a preview of all the cards to Instruments of War. So, if you can make it, I... (Read More)

Comic

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright, for those that are interested, the 2 page comic is done and up! So, check it out and help spread the word! :)  (Read More)

My Process

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

One last change

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You have all spoken! Skulls are out! lol To be honest, I wasn't that crazy about them either. So, I got rid of the skulls and put the suits back on the ribbon and I think we may now have a card that everyone can like. Let me know what you think. You... (Read More)

Card Change 2

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, I made some adjustments and did some tweaking. Since I used the suits in the background, I put the skulls on the ribbon instead. But, if you would rather have the suits back in the middle rather than the skulls; just let me know. Let me know... (Read More)

Card Change?

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, it was brought to my attention that people really hate words put on their cards. So, I come to you and ask you, what do you want? Which one do you like better?  (Read More)

Tuck Box Change 2

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, how about a compromise? I left the front clean, but added the characers back on the sides. So, out of these three, which one would you want?  (Read More)

Tuck Box Change?

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, I've had people suggest I remove the characters from the tuck box. Since you all are my backers, I thought I would ask you. What do you think? Which one do you like better?  (Read More)

Instruments of War Bicycle Deck. Comic and playing cards, the perfect combination

June 3rd - via: maxplayingcards.com
Jacob Bear is a talented comic artist and graphic designer that has decided to put his art in a deck of cards: Bicycle Instruments of War. Initially based on his own comic character, Jacob decided to expand the universe the character resides in and illustrate this fantastic deck full of color and action. (Read More)

Monsters & Dames

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! I wanted to thank you all for helping this project reach $1000 so far. That is awesome! And for that, I thought I would share with you; the image that was featured in the Monsters & Dames book, the one that inspired this deck! Even... (Read More)

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