"Grotesque" deck of playing cards - UnitedCardists2014
A project in Mcclellanville, SC by United Cardists000days
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Designed by Lotrek for UnitedCardists.com 2014 annual edition.
Backers: 851
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53
Funded: $45,381 of $16,000
Dates: Feb 14th -> Mar 16th (30 days)
Project By: United Cardists
Backers: 851
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53
Funded: $45,381 of $16,000
Dates: Feb 14th -> Mar 16th (30 days)
Project By: United Cardists
$45,381
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 16 @ 17:30 -0400 GMT
283%
of goal
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Latest News
Final hours, final details... 
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Just a few words before the end of the campaign. Many backers ask about the brick add-on option. Is it the Original edition? The limited? Mixed? It's whatever you want. Just add the corresponding amount for the brick(s) you want and... (Read More)
Jack of Hearts
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Many backers found that yesterday's post regarding the QoC was hilarious. But laughter is contagious... Cheers, Lotrek (Read More)
Signature wish list
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update: Those who wanted to get the Signature decks but they didn't make it, please message me and I'll include you in a wish list, in case there are backers cancelling their Signature deck pledge. Cheers, Lotrek (Read More)
From Bacon to Bee
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Yesterday night was an amazing moment for the campaign. The final 20 sets of Signature decks vanished within 5 minutes, getting us close to the $40K landmark. And then, Steven Landau -a very fervent backer- took over and gave the final push... (Read More)
New Court: Queen of Clubs
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, I'm posting this update about one hour before the release of the last 20 slots for the "Signature" decks. I'm trying to keep myself awake, it's already midnight here :-) So, here is our Queen of Clubs. Clearly influenced by Greco-Roman art. I... (Read More)
Signature decks part 2 and a new court
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Tomorrow is the day to release the final 20 slots for the signature decks. For the new backers, I'll briefly repeat what is this and how you can get it. These are decks with a tuck case hand cut and assembled by me. The tucks are with... (Read More)
Signature Edition details and KoD
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, First of all, I want to thank you for your amazing response to the Bee stock stretch goal! Little by little we're getting closer to it. With 5 more days to go, this doesn't seem impossible, although it's not too easy either. On Friday14... (Read More)
AOH and an IMPORTANT CHANGE -Read until the end please!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, As promised, today I'm revealing the Ace of Hearts. I think a cupid is a perfect vehicle for creating a grotesque Heart pip. I generally don't like having "people in my kitchen" but I know that most of you like seeing how an image is... (Read More)
New Court- The Queen of Hearts
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Just a quick update to present you the Queen of Hearts with her fancy hairdo! Tomorrow we'll see the Ace of Hearts. Thank you, Lotrek (Read More)
New Stretch goal, new Add-ons.
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We're getting closer to the end of this campaign which thanks to your love and support is becoming a great success -or should I say it already is? With a bit more than a week to go, we still have more to come in the final days. On... (Read More)
Lot of stuff today... but beautiful.
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, The past days were very busy! Read until the end please :-) 1) At last I can show you how the Signature editions will actually look like. Today I got the foiled stock and assembled two sample boxes. Here are some pics: Uncut for... (Read More)
S.E. - Certificate of Authenticity
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, In anticipation of the Signature Edition deck -which I expect to have ready tomorrow- I thought you'd like to see the certificate of authenticity artwork. On a side note, Max playing cards has always supported my work and honored me... (Read More)
Playing cards on Kickstarter - March
March 3rd - via: kicktops.com
I will try to show in this article some of the most popular playing cards projects with active campaigns. Some of them have been made by creators with a long Kickstarter experience, something that makes much easier the project development and fulfillment. (Read More)
Jack of Spades
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I hope you're enjoying the weekend. :-) I thought you'd like to see a new court, so here is the Jack of Spades: There is not really much story behind the courts as there was in Venexiana. All courts play around the same theme: A Greco-Roman... (Read More)
Triplicate deck
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, I love research and I also love vintage stuff. So I'd like to share with you a beautiful deck that I'm backing and it combines both: The A.Dougherty Triplicate Playing Cards, a project by Michael Scott. It's a restoration of an original... (Read More)
Again about serials
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick note for the "Signature" backers: You will get your decks' serial numbers at the end of the campaign, when I will know the total for the Gold and Platinum decks. Anyone who has questions about the numbering method please read (or read... (Read More)
Signature deck numbering
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
An "ORNATE" update
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Randy Butterfield is a fellow designer with whom a have a special connection. Not only is he a great designer and person but he also has designed the first UnitedCardists deck. This deck was not meant to start a series like the "UC... (Read More)
"Signature" edition: All gone! -Stretch goal?
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, this was really amazing! The Signature edition vanished in only 15 minutes! All people that pledged have gotten their deck(s). Towards the end, the pledges were coming more slowly, so I had the time to handle it properly. It was easier than I... (Read More)
"Signature Edition" final details
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everybody, Tomorrow is the day! I've been struggling to make this as fair and easy as possible. There are so many people who expressed their interest and it seems that some won't make it. This really breaks my heart... I'd like to be able to... (Read More)
SIGNATURE DECK: When and How. please, READ CAREFULLY (once again).
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, The response to the "Signature" deck is almost scary! :-) I wish I could offer more decks to have everyone happy but this is impossible. Manually assembling 60 boxes is already a lot of work and I also have to keep the quantity low.... (Read More)
Some more about the "Signature" deck
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Signature deck, AoD and more. Please read carefully!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again, I managed to confuse a lot of people with all these editions, so now that I've settled my mind to a final plan I hope I can explain what's going on. First, we have the 2 regular editions. "Original" and "Limited". Nothing changes with... (Read More)
The Signature deck
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi dear all, From the beginning of the campaign I've been working on something special. Really special. The result is the "Signature" deck. What's the special about it? First, it will be an extremely limited and numbered edition of 50 decks. Second... (Read More)
The COIN
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, I've been a bit silent these days for two reasons. First, I was speechless by your response to the project. Yes, I know it's boring to say it all the time, but THANK YOU! Second, I've been working on the UC 2014 annual deck Coin. Here is... (Read More)
Add-ons
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again, Just a quick note to let you know that I have uploaded an add-on list at the bottom of the project page. It's very simple for now, only the extra decks, prints and uncuts. I'm working on more stuff (starting from the "Grotesque" coin) so... (Read More)
Did you read the news today?
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
And, speaking of the press, here's a mini interview to Ivan Choe from "kardify" about the Grotesque deck. I hope you'll find it interesting. Thanks Ivan! http://www.kardify.com/2014/02/kickstarter-7-questions-with-lotrek-of.html Cheers, Lotrek (Read More)
!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello dear all, Within 40 hours the 'Grotesque" deck got funded and goes beyond!!!! The ink from the previous "thank you" hasn't dried yet and here I am again, saying another huge "THANK YOU" to all of you. You are the best! And I mean it, since YOU... (Read More)
Original Edition vs Limited Edition
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again, As the progress of the funding is -moderately speaking- impressive, It's time I think to explain a little bit about the two versions. In fact they'll be both limited editions in the sense that they won't be printed again. Only the total... (Read More)
Wow! Wow! Wow!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi dear all, This is the traditional "thank you" update...However, no matter how cliche it is, it's VERY TRUE! I'm DEEPLY grateful to all of you, not only for your pledges but also for your appreciation to my work and effort. Okay, I knew that this... (Read More)
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