The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - By Kings Wild Project

[Harvonsgard]

The last picture is Bikes compared to the KWP deck?

[hsbc]

The last picture is Bikes compared to the KWP deck?

Both decks side by side - USPCC and unknown Chinese printer

[Adamthinks]

The last picture is Bikes compared to the KWP deck?

Both decks side by side - USPCC and unknown Chinese printer

I have 3 KWP decks from the mystery PRC printer and they all handle differently. The Mistborn deck handles about as poorly as any deck I've used. The Sterling deck handles decently. And this LOTR one is somewhere in between, but also much thicker. All are beautiful decks, but I'm a little curious as to what's going on with that printer.

[Harvonsgard]

Plot twist: Jackson prints all of them himself/with his team and just uses whatever recycled plywood, paper or cardboard he can find as stock, haha. That's why they handle differently.

[Adamthinks]

Plot twist: Jackson prints all of them himself/with his team and just uses whatever recycled plywood, paper or cardboard he can find as stock, haha. That's why they handle differently.

So THAT explains the pizza stain on one of the cards. Looks like it was a Hawaiian pizza too, the rat bastards.

[shoottakeapanorama]

damn why USPCC side cut that rough and ugly, I have a UMD Bicycle but it has beautiful side cut

[theCapraAegagrus]

Am I the only one who hasn't received a shipping confirmation for the non-gilded decks?

[vasta41]

Am I the only one who hasn't received a shipping confirmation for the non-gilded decks?

I just received my notification yesterday... 3 days after I already received my decks. So I'm not sure what's going on.

[portcullis]

I haven't received a shipping notice at all. If it just shows up (not implausible) that's fine, but I think I should do a little legwork come Monday if that remains the case. I know they had something like 8000 orders to fulfill, could easily have got lost in the crush.

[Adamthinks]

I haven't received a shipping notice at all. If it just shows up (not implausible) that's fine, but I think I should do a little legwork come Monday if that remains the case. I know they had something like 8000 orders to fulfill, could easily have got lost in the crush.

They are still shipping stuff. It's just taking time. My buddy just got a shipping notice yesterday. I'm sure you'll get one soon.

[portcullis]

Yeah, as I said, I'm not super concerned given the size of the order, and the fact I live in entirely the wrong half of the planet, just been a while since I've heard anything and, honestly, sating my curiosity.

[GandalfPC]

Just received my shipping notification for the gilded decks

[laitostarr777]

Just received my shipping notification for the gilded decks

So am I - now's a month timer had started

[brownsl]

Someone on Facebook stated they purchased decks on the KWP website and have received them already. A bit disappointing that some KS backers (me included) have not. Maybe fulfillment is being handled by someone else? I know some campaigns will not make decks available for purchase until at least all KS pledges are shipped.

[EvilDuncan]

KWP does all their own fulfillment. The LotR listing on their site says Per-Order, so it doesn't surprise me that they would lump in fulfilling those with the KS batches.

As a side note, I still think it's stupid that they can't display the QoD (Luthien) on their site even after the deck has been made.

[brownsl]

As a side note, I still think it's stupid that they can't display the QoD (Luthien) on their site even after the deck has been made.

First I have heard of this. Why?

[EvilDuncan]

Jackson really only has rights to the characters that are actually present in the LotR trilogy. Luthien (the QoD) is actually a character in the Silmarillion, but is mentioned in LotR in a story told by Aragorn. Since his license does not cover characters from the Silmarillion, they are allowing him to use the character in the deck, but not in any of the promotional material. I dunno. Seems kinda dumb to me.

[brownsl]

Jackson really only has rights to the characters that are actually present in the LotR trilogy. Luthien (the QoD) is actually a character in the Silmarillion, but is mentioned in LotR in a story told by Aragorn. Since his license does not cover characters from the Silmarillion, they are allowing him to use the character in the deck, but not in any of the promotional material. I dunno. Seems kinda dumb to me.

Thanks for the insight. I agree, seems dumb.

[portcullis]

I haven't received a shipping notice at all. If it just shows up (not implausible) that's fine, but I think I should do a little legwork come Monday if that remains the case. I know they had something like 8000 orders to fulfill, could easily have got lost in the crush.

They are still shipping stuff. It's just taking time. My buddy just got a shipping notice yesterday. I'm sure you'll get one soon.

Received tracking email in the last half hour. I'm running a book on when it gets here. Furthest estimate from when it arrives buys me one of everything for The Two Towers!! I'm gonna bet it won't arrive this year. First week of next year. Thursday.

[Bradius]

My rewards came in last week. The half-brick box is really nice. I like the decks I received. I didn't spring for the Legacy Box this time. Two more campaigns to go.

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....It keeps talking about rings, but I didn't get even one ring

[theCapraAegagrus]

I'm only going to say this once:

I hate USPCC's registration.

[JacksonRobinson]

I'm only going to say this once:

I hate USPCC's registration.

Did you get a bad one? send us an email at support@kingswildproject.com

[theCapraAegagrus]

I'm only going to say this once:

I hate USPCC's registration.

Did you get a bad one? send us an email at support@kingswildproject.com

I'll send pictures to see if your team thinks they deserve to be replaced. At this point, I don't know if I can say they're "bad", by USPCC's standards... It just sucks that USPCC's standards are so damn low. It bothers me knowing that the other sealed decks are likely just as bad.

Top-notch design work, though. Almost always very satisfied with your artwork.

[laitostarr777]

Finally, after a very long time! The Lord of the Rings Vol.1 has arrived at my place
Although, I am missing the Gilded edition. Good thing there is a note saying it will come soon - will keep on to that promise (although I worry of the tax that I pay later).

Great artworks as always! Jackson nails everything - a true afficionado of Tolkier's works

[laitostarr777]

PHOTOS Refer to original post

One thing I noticed between the Standard and Kickstarter edition - not only the back design and the box is different - but the artwork on the faces for the Kickstarter edition is… almost extend near to the card canvas compared with the Standard USPCC ones - and the exclusive edition is way more rich in colors while the standard USPCC is a bit dull.

And wow, it’s same finish and foil as in Mistborn, though miraculously, I can fan the cards of LOTR!

[laitostarr777]

....It keeps talking about rings, but I didn't get even one ring

I am sure props of the Ring is out there! Just get one and you can take photos of the deck with it!

[portcullis]

I haven't received a shipping notice at all. If it just shows up (not implausible) that's fine, but I think I should do a little legwork come Monday if that remains the case. I know they had something like 8000 orders to fulfill, could easily have got lost in the crush.

They are still shipping stuff. It's just taking time. My buddy just got a shipping notice yesterday. I'm sure you'll get one soon.

Received tracking email in the last half hour. I'm running a book on when it gets here. Furthest estimate from when it arrives buys me one of everything for The Two Towers!! I'm gonna bet it won't arrive this year. First week of next year. Thursday.

Arrived today Hopefully I can get to the PO before my replacement bus service and pick these up.

[Swiski66]

PHOTOS Refer to original post

One thing I noticed between the Standard and Kickstarter edition - not only the back design and the box is different - but the artwork on the faces for the Kickstarter edition is… almost extend near to the card canvas compared with the Standard USPCC ones - and the exclusive edition is way more rich in colors while the standard USPCC is a bit dull.

And wow, it’s same finish and foil as in Mistborn, though miraculously, I can fan the cards of LOTR!

Wow! Didn't know the art was different on the faces! Can I please see comparison photos? Thx!

[Adamthinks]

PHOTOS Refer to original post

One thing I noticed between the Standard and Kickstarter edition - not only the back design and the box is different - but the artwork on the faces for the Kickstarter edition is… almost extend near to the card canvas compared with the Standard USPCC ones - and the exclusive edition is way more rich in colors while the standard USPCC is a bit dull.

And wow, it’s same finish and foil as in Mistborn, though miraculously, I can fan the cards of LOTR!

Wow! Didn't know the art was different on the faces! Can I please see comparison photos? Thx!

The art and color is identical on both. They were printed at different factories though ( USPCC for the standard, and the mystery china printer for the exclusive) so the colors show up veeeeerrrrryyyyy slightly differently since they are using different stock. It's barely noticeable. The borders are just a hair thinner on the exclusive version also.

[laitostarr777]

Wow! Didn't know the art was different on the faces! Can I please see comparison photos? Thx!

Here ya go: Left - the standard LOTR Vol.1 VS Right - Kickstarter Exclusive LOTR Vol.1

Notice the slight differences between the two? This is what I meant by, the artwork expands to almost touching the card border.


Note that: The Kickstarter Exclusive Edition is printed by a mystery printer in China (so I decided to nicknamed it MBF - Mystery Best Foil). It is the same printer who produces Mistborn Playing Cards. I try to fan the cards for Mistborn, and I got is three chunks of packets - the cards are somewhat rough from the layers on the paper

Yet, miracolously, I can fan the cards for this LOTR!