Kings Wild Project - Official Thread

[portcullis]

2022 subs paid for, I'm a little confused tho. I've subbed for No. 13 Club and Vintage Reimagined. Does the immediate charge mean that I'm covered until March? Also, just out of curiosity, what's the shipping price on a single deck?

[EvilDuncan]

Yes, you have paid up front for the months of January and February. You won't be charged again until March.

I don't know about internationally, but 1 deck shipping in the US is $6.50.

[HFMJ]

If I remember correctly, like a year ago, before I started using delayed shipping, shipping for one deck was around 15$ and for 2-7 decks it was around 25$. Yesterday I resubscribed for no13 club and it was 26$ for the three decks.

[portcullis]

Thanks folks. ~US$50/m is well within my budget.

[HFMJ]

The first day of the 12 days of Christmas at KWP has begun and is offering leftover limited and gilded decks from throughout 2021 so if you missed or want another deck you can check their page.
https://kingswildproject.com/collection ... -christmas

[EvilDuncan]

I'm a little surprised these leftovers haven't sold out yet.

[Harvonsgard]

I'd say that a lot of especially seasoned collectors have kind of a KWP fatigue.

[Happyakrz]

I'd say that a lot of especially seasoned collectors have kind of a KWP fatigue.

As a new collector, I can honestly say that I haven't been impressed enough by the designs of the Kings Wild decks to pull the trigger and purchase any. I'm not sure if I just haven't seen the right decks yet, or if they're not marketed as heavily, but would say that there is a genuine benefit to having KWP decks in a collection? Are they still high quality or luxury-oriented playing cards? Honest ignorance here .. not trying to be an ass.

[Bradius]

In my opinion, there are a number of really good decks designed by Kings Wild. Typically, the top liked designs are easily available, so you just need to go through most that show up and see if you find some you like and order them directly. In the US there is free shipping over a certain amount, so I would suggest holding back until you can order at or above that amount. The original Currency (Federal 52) related decks Jackson did definitely put his talent to everyone's attention early. A few years ago he was going through a bit of a slump, and then came out with Maduro and Tigers, which showed some real creative magic design and packagng. Those are definitely worth checking out. He just produced what I think is his best deck this year, Alice in Wonderland. You definitely should check it out. What is nice about Jackson is his sheer range of artistic talent. I can't think of another playing card artist that has shown anything near the range Jackson has, which is kind of the point of his subscription club (now No. 13 Club) (to just experiment with designs constantly).

Is there a genuine benefit to having KWP in a collection? I don't think so. If you don't like something, can't afford it or don't want it at a given price; then don't buy it/them. A collection should reflect your individual taste, interests, and budget.

[Happyakrz]

In my opinion, there are a number of really good decks designed by Kings Wild. Typically, the top liked designs are easily available, so you just need to go through most that show up and see if you find some you like and order them directly. In the US there is free shipping over a certain amount, so I would suggest holding back until you can order at or above that amount. The original Currency (Federal 52) related decks Jackson did definitely put his talent to everyone's attention early. A few years ago he was going through a bit of a slump, and then came out with Maduro and Tigers, which showed some real creative magic design and packagng. Those are definitely worth checking out. He just produced what I think is his best deck this year, Alice in Wonderland. You definitely should check it out. What is nice about Jackson is his sheer range of artistic talent. I can't think of another playing card artist that has shown anything near the range Jackson has, which is kind of the point of his subscription club (now No. 13 Club) (to just experiment with designs constantly).

Is there a genuine benefit to having KWP in a collection? I don't think so. If you don't like something, can't afford it or don't want it at a given price; then don't buy it/them. A collection should reflect your individual taste, interests, and budget.

Thanks for this input! Definitely helps put KWP and Jackson in perspective. I need to look a little more closely at their offerings of the past and present.

[Harvonsgard]

There is a benefit, I'd say: you'll have some beautiful decks then, haha. I'm a % with Bradius, if it's not for you then move on. But yah, if you go through the sheer amount of decks he has put out I'd say you'll find some gems.

[Happyakrz]

There is a benefit, I'd say: you'll have some beautiful decks then, haha. I'm a % with Bradius, if it's not for you then move on. But yah, if you go through the sheer amount of decks he has put out I'd say you'll find some gems.

Yeah, I think I was a little out-of-place speaking too fast about KWP -- I went to the website and checked out every deck they showcase there and found many decks to which I was immediately drawn -- pardon the poor pun. A lot of the decks that I would have classified as a "no-go" for my collection are actually strong concepts and designs -- they just don't meet my personal tastes, but I can definitely see where they would fit a niche in the collector world. I'm a fan of neat and clean design -- almost minimalistic. Many of the designs are gorgeous in their depth and style of illustration, but involve a level of detail that pushes past my personal limits.

One of the things that I think is unique to some of KWPs' designs (might be in other design houses, but I haven't seen it as much), is the design/printing of the "aged background" or canvas of the card. I'm used to trying to keep my decks clean and pristine -- a crisp, white background is my preference -- but in decks like "Postage Paid", the aged parchment look is so integral, and while it was an initial turn off, upon reflection, I actually love the look and concept. It makes total sense for the theme of the deck. With the ancient wood -cut design of "Beowulf", Jackson did an amazing job of recreating an era and presenting it in a fashion that is totally consistent with the theme -- it's just so different from anything that I've seen before that I think it made me uncomfortable in a "how and where do I even display a deck so different from the rest" kind of mindset.

Which has brought me an "Ah-ha" moment about my playing card collecting ... very similar to how I view so many other aspects of life today -- It's easy to celebrate our similarities with those who share our passions and tastes, it's every bit as important to celebrate our differences in a way that we are educated, informed, comforted, and encouraged. I know that may be a little too deep and cheese-filled for some on an early Sunday morning, but I'm actually feeling guilty for my earlier critique of KWP without really knowing the depths and mastery behind the artwork presented. I judged and blabbed, when I should have taken the opportunity to really dive into some research and explore those areas that make me the most intrigued and uncomfortable. Sorry about that, to any who I may have offended with my casual flippancy. Again, I wasn't trying to be an ass, per se ... unfortunately, I was just talking out of mine. lol

I will definitely be investing in a number of KWP decks -- "Postage Paid" will be one of the first -- and I look forward to their continued creativity!

[Bradius]

Happyakrz, everybody's aesthetics is a bit different. Again go with what you like.

A bit of backstory on Postage Paid. Jackson happened to be visiting a card collector that had a complete deck of cards that all were mailed and had addresses and cancelled (mailed and cancel marked over the stamps by the post office). Jackson got inspiration from that deck to make this design. Many of the addresses are of significance to Jackson and several subscribers.

[Happyakrz]

Happyakrz, everybody's aesthetics is a bit different. Again go with what you like.

A bit of backstory on Postage Paid. Jackson happened to be visiting a card collector that had a complete deck of cards that all were mailed and had addresses and cancelled (mailed and cancel marked over the stamps by the post office). Jackson got inspiration from that deck to make this design. Many of the addresses are of significance to Jackson and several subscribers.

Love it!

[Harvonsgard]

... I'm actually feeling guilty for my earlier critique of KWP without really knowing the depths and mastery behind the artwork presented. I judged and blabbed, when I should have taken the opportunity to really dive into some research and explore those areas that make me the most intrigued and uncomfortable. Sorry about that, to any who I may have offended with my casual flippancy. Again, I wasn't trying to be an ass, per se ... unfortunately, I was just talking out of mine. lol

Lol, chill. Nobody will be offended by you not liking a certain design of a deck of cards or the style of a creator.

[Happyakrz]

... I'm actually feeling guilty for my earlier critique of KWP without really knowing the depths and mastery behind the artwork presented. I judged and blabbed, when I should have taken the opportunity to really dive into some research and explore those areas that make me the most intrigued and uncomfortable. Sorry about that, to any who I may have offended with my casual flippancy. Again, I wasn't trying to be an ass, per se ... unfortunately, I was just talking out of mine. lol

Lol, chill. Nobody will be offended by you not liking a certain design of a deck of cards or the style of a creator.

LOL ... I hear ya. If it had been any other thread, I wouldn't have felt bad, but to say mediocre things on the designer's actual thread .. that just felt like a big faux pas!

[Strag]

12 days of Christmas is underwhelming. Today is $58 worth of decks that have been gilded and put ina fake leather box for... $199?

[brownsl]

12 days of Christmas is underwhelming. Today is $58 worth of decks that have been gilded and put ina fake leather box for... $199?

I agree

[GandalfTheWhite]

Table player sets were the best 12 days of Christmas. I'm tired of gilding and all I see now is gilding. I was looking forward to the 2021 KWP Christmas ornament but unfortunately looks like 2020 ornament were sitting idle and needed to be cleared out. Bit bummed that this year there is no free shipping for the month of December. IIRC, last year, whole month of December had free shipping irrespective of the amount you spent. However, I do understanding the current situation with shipping all round the world.

[hsbc]

Things tend to vanish forever from the Kings Wild site so for the record:

Gilded Deck the Halls (2020), $52.00 (red or green), 12/3

The 2020 Deck the Halls is elevated to the next level with Green and Red gilding (available separately).

Deck The Halls originally released in 2018 taking inspiration from those horrifically ugly sweaters your dad wore to Christmas parties and bragged about. The knitted texture design around the tuck case is 100% real and literally woven into the tuck case. With a new color scheme that includes gold thread in the exterior fabric design and gold foil on the card backs, the new Deck The Halls is of the utmost ugly sweater deliciousness, inside and out.

This deck was manufactured by the Expert Playing Card Company in the PRC.

Mystery Deck + 2020 Ornament, $30.00, 12/4

Giving new life and a new home to our 2020 ornaments. These are NOT 2021 ornaments! Clearing out last year's stock and giving you a chance to grab a rare deck in the process. Our team will randomly select one of the decks listed below to include alongside your 2020 ornament, giving you a great chance at receiving a rare, and thus valuable deck.

Rare Decks:
Threads Bronco - 1
Edred LTD Artist Proof - 3
Edred GLD Artist Proof - 1
24 Hour Live (die cut edition) - 1
Threads Airplanes - 1
Adthrive Error - 2
Maduro LTD - 1
Legal Tender Gilded - 2
Tally Ho Olive - 3
El Toro LTD - 2
El Toro GLD - 2
Labyrinth - 1
Table Players Vol 7 Gilded - 1
Beowulf Ltd Artist Proof - 1

Miscellaneous Decks:
The Cut - 22, Made in USA - 17, Eric Church (Heart) - 17, Eric Church (Soul) - 17, Bicycle STD - 17, Deck the Halls - 17, Solstice - 17, Copper Invocation - 17, Arthurian - 17, Peter Pan - 17

Table Player Sets (2020-2021), $80.00, 12/5

Grab a full set of the 2020 or 2021 Table Players (or both) in a luxury brown faux-leather 6 deck case. Sets 1-6 and 7-12 sold individually.

Triple Gilded Money Set, $199.00, 12/6

$$$$$$$$$
Triple Gilded Money set features the Greed Gilded Og Feds (2021 Edition), Gold Gilded Edition Legal Tender Holo V2, and the Holographic Gilded Legal Tender Holo V2! Your Tripled Gilded decks will be all snuggled tightly inside a luxury 3-Deck Black "Leather-ish" case, signed by none other than Jackson Robinson in an illustrious silver felt-tip sharpie.

I'm tired of gilding and all I see now is gilding.

Same - and still to come are the gilded Made in the USA (three gilding colors!), gilded Texas players, gilded Wasteland, and three gilded KW Preston decks

[GandalfTheWhite]

Same - and still to come are the gilded Made in the USA (three gilding colors!), gilded Texas players, gilded Wasteland, and three gilded KW Preston decks

I just read their newsletter email and saw the the next upcoming 12 days of Christmas releases

[hsbc]

Made in the USA - GLD, $45.00 (American Flag GLD, $65.00, sold out by 7 PM)

Nothing says 'Merica like a little sparkle! We have three gilded Made in the United States of America decks to bring your way. Featuring a Blue, Red and for the first time ever, an American Flag Gilding. These Gildings are some of the finest we've ever produced. Sold individually grab one quick (or all 3!)

The flag gilding is the only one of any of these gilded decks that I had any interest in -- and not at $65 Sold out anyway

[rousselle]

That American Flag gilding is pretty cool. Alas, sold out before I even realized it was a thing.

[Bradius]

I have been buying too much anyway. Time to let some others pick up some rare King's Wild stuff. Yes, the flag gilding is interesting, but those gild edges would be a mess if they get out of order. Not that I would likely mess with them much. i just feel that designing them so they can't be out of order is just turning them into poodles. The one thing about King's Wild is there is something for everyone.

[Daisho]

Time to let some others pick up some rare King's Wild stuff.

Who are you and what have you done with Bradius? At least tell us if he's safe.

[hsbc]

Red Gilded Texas - $60 (10 available)
Gold Gilded Wasteland -$60 (40 available)

Sold out

[hsbc]

Much more interesting are the Dec. 11 and 12 releases.....




EDIT: A Pirate Carol is the December Shorts deck The other one is the Henry Wedding deck, JR designed it for Steven and Sunny Henry who are getting married on the 11th

[Harvonsgard]

If you can't sell it - gilt it.

[e10li]

Does anyone know the reason why KWP is getting rid of delayed shipping for their subscriptions? Due to this international buyers are getting screwed pretty hard on the shipping front (ie: $14 shipping for 1 deck to Canada). I tried searching around but I didn't find much, of maybe I missed an update or something.

[hsbc]

Does anyone know the reason why KWP is getting rid of delayed shipping for their subscriptions?

Short answer is that it's a ton of work for them