KickTraq

Hi everyone, Thank you so much for the ongoing support, I'm so grateful. I have an important change on the Commemorative Box.  The team creating the box have advised that it will best be created with a rimu veneer, not solid rimu.   On review solid... (Read More)

Hello again! I'm concious of the number of updates you're getting so I apologise!  But here are a few big updates to the campaign as we head into the last couple of days. The true card collectors - the HistoriansAs I've mentioned, I've met a lot of... (Read More)

Hello and happy Tuesday!   Production Visuals I thought you might like to see some of the technical work in the Origins.  I'm currently fine tuning the linework and embossing in the Tuck Cases.  I'm asking the USPCC to print some pretty complex... (Read More)

Well what an amazing last few days.  Again I just want to thank you sincerely for your support.  To reach the Grail level and complete the pair is more than I could have hoped for.  The last month has been an amazing experience and one I won't... (Read More)

Well the roller coaster continues.  With 6 days to go, we've unlocked the Grail deck.  I'm very thankful to you all for your support.  Wow.  Pledges up in half an hour: $30 NZD  THE PAIR – One First Edition deck + One Grail Limited Edition... (Read More)

Hello again! Well suddenly we are down to a week to go.  The campaign ends on my son's birthday and I am looking forward to giving him a huge bear hug and all of my time :) What do I have today...  I have a custom seal.  I have art booklets!  And... (Read More)

Am I thrilled?  Yes.  Incredibly thankful?  Absolutely. What an amazing group of people.  But thank you to you personally for your support.  I had planned another update for later tonight, but this is just a plain thank you.  I've appreciated... (Read More)

Hi again, Wednesday already! Thank you to everyone for your comments yesterday, very much appreciated and I'm back at the design table. Ok, after a few days of number crunching and prep I'm very happy to be adding a new Add On!  Shortly I'll be... (Read More)

Well today has been a great day.  I just want to thank you if you've just joined the campaign.  You've made my day.  As with everyone else over the last 25 days.  Thank you.  10 days to go! The JokerI'm sorry if I take you on a wandering journey... (Read More)

Hi there! Long time no talk.. Well my weekend has rapidly come to a close.  I hope yours is going...swimmingly.  I never understood that saying.. I just wanted to let you know it's Requiem's last campaign day almost.  And I will be a little sad to... (Read More)

Over 80% and two weeks to run Again, a huge thank you for your support.  I was told when I started this campaign 'Welcome to the rollercoaster' and that is fairly accurate!  And with two weeks to go, I'm excited. Aces?  A little historic... (Read More)

I wrote a simple BBcode widget named "kicktraq" to support us adding a mini-page from Adam's Kicktraq website for funding projects, especially in the "Kickstarter funding/active" thread, and I handed MonteCarloJoe the keys to limited admin access, and he wrote a killer BBcode macro he named "kickup" that allows you to build a quick single-entry panel with green shading and balanced spacing left-to-right and top-to-bottom from the "kicktracker" sheet and the "kicktraq" sheets both side-by-side. (Read More)

The gaff?  What's a gaff? A gaff card is a specially printed card to be used in tricks.   I approached professional magician Lee Asher for his help in putting together a special gaff for the Origins deck. Lee is an amazing close up magician and a... (Read More)

Hi there!  And wow. First, just a huge sincere thank you for getting behind this project.  Your support and your feedback has meant the world to me.  Going from months of sitting in front of a screen to the wow of Kickstarter is quite a contrast... (Read More)

Happy Sunday!  Just a short note to let you know the Early Backer tiers are now available.  I've modified them slightly based on feedback.   Thank you again :) I've also completed another round of refinements to the face cards over the weekend.  ... (Read More)

Thank you so much to every one who played the quiz!  There were three very strong contenders, all great actresses in their own right - Natalie Portman, Claire Danes, and Scarlett Johansson - and I can see all of them in the Queen, so well done.... (Read More)

Hello again! And suddenly it's almost the weekend.  I hope you've had a great week!  I thought for a little fun I'd throw a little quiz, show off some early design work and let you know about a few plans in the works. In the card art, most of the... (Read More)

Hello, Bonjour and Namaste! Another quick update from the Origins newsroom. That's my small office... Thank you again for your support.  Thought I'd let you know about another interesting card project. Something I really enjoy is seeing how other... (Read More)

Hi there! Hope your week is going great, and thank you again for your fantastic support.  It's been a very busy couple of days but I wanted to let you know about another great card project, and also let you see a little more of the historic art... (Read More)

Hi everyone, Happy Monday!  Here is a visual of the complimentary postcard for each pledge.   On the front is a card from a sheet by Valery Faucil, late 15th Century, Rouen, France.  It's currently held with the British Museum.  The postcard... (Read More)

Hi!  I hope your weekend is going great! This is just a quick update.  I'm truly appreciative of your support and I want to let you know I have a little extra for each backer.  Each pledge will include a complimentary colour print, featuring an... (Read More)

Hi,  I hope it's been a great week! Just a quick progress report.  I've been working through the face cards giving them more detail and experimenting with an update to the borders.  Still work to do but here's a quick look at progress so far. I... (Read More)

Hi everyone, Well we have skipped straight past 40% and going great!  Thank you to everyone who pledged today. I thought a quick overview of how I got here would be nice so... HI!  I'm Rick Davidson. I'm a designer / illustrator based in Hamilton,... (Read More)

Good mornng / evening! Well some nice news.  I'm working hard to get the project in front of as many eyes as possible.  Not always easy of course, but today The Dieline, a site that highlights the best packaging around accepted the Origins tuck... (Read More)

Hi everyone, Well I thought it wouldn't be right to not show you some of the background and historic art behind the work, so here is an enforced art history lesson.  Yes I know, it's just like school.  Sit down, pay attention. When I began this... (Read More)

Well that has been an amazing first 12 hours.  Thanks to you personally for your support. I'm realistic but I'm so incredibly happy with the response so far. I've had quite a few questions to answer so I apologise if I've missed you.  I'm working... (Read More)

Wow, what a great start.  Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm and support.  I am stunned and very very happy!     Running in NZ dollars and away from Amazon, I was unsure how things would unfold.  I thank you for taking the extra time.  That... (Read More)