Legendarium: Tarot and Playing cards (KS)

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Re: Legendarium: Tarot and Playing cards - KS PREVIEW

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shkorc wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:37 am Wandering if EU friendly shipping will be an option? Who will be the fulfilment partners?
We have not yet finalized our fulfillment strategy, considering two options: fulfilling all orders from China or utilizing our regular fulfillment centers in the USA and in Europe. The decision will depend on the number of decks ordered, the level of funding, and other factors.

EU-friendly shipping has not been announced yet, but it is being considered as an option.
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Fenrir wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:39 pm I will wait patiently for launch. So much of the artwork is spectacular but I am drawn to that card. Going to need a print if it is available for sure.
We discussed prints today and have decided to proceed with them. However, as mentioned earlier, this will happen at a later stage.

By the way, do you know of a service similar to Printify or Society6 that offers high-quality prints on premium art paper? Who are the best?

BTW, behind the scenes: the line art was hand-drawn and then digitized.


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Re: Legendarium: Tarot and Playing cards - KS PREVIEW

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montenzi wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:40 am
Fenrir wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:39 pm I will wait patiently for launch. So much of the artwork is spectacular but I am drawn to that card. Going to need a print if it is available for sure.
We discussed prints today and have decided to proceed with them. However, as mentioned earlier, this will happen at a later stage.

By the way, do you know of a service similar to Printify or Society6 that offers high-quality prints on premium art paper? Who are the best?

BTW, behind the scenes: the line art was hand-drawn and then digitized.



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That’s amazing news! Most of my prints come from galleries and print houses which are going to be very different than society6. I tend to find that there are usually local printers who have great pricing and can do much better than most of the larger websites. Might be worth looking into.
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Re: Legendarium: Tarot and Playing cards - TODAY on KS

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LIVE on Kickstarter now! :ugdance:

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I might recommend putting the early bird deal at the top of the page for the first 24 hours. It may grab people's attention better and get a few pledges that way?
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kevork wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:11 pm I might recommend putting the early bird deal at the top of the page for the first 24 hours. It may grab people's attention better and get a few pledges that way?
I agree, done!
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These are great. One of each for me plus an extra limited because I really prefer the dark cards.
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Artist info from the KS page:
I am Mila Victoria Losenko, an illustrator and author of the texts for this deck. Several years ago, I had the pleasure of working with tarot and creating the popular deck "Tarot of the Golden Wheel." After completing work on the first deck, I realized there would definitely be a need for a second and perhaps even a third. However, I also felt compelled to transcend the limitations of any one culture. After all, the fairy tale concept of a "path-road" exists in every country and epic. One can identify motifs contributing to the tarot system in any cultural tradition. It is the beginning of the path, with its inevitable crises, encounters, and the spiritual growth of the hero.

I was born in Weimar, Thuringia, Germany. The sources that have influenced my future creativity and aesthetic preferences crystallized during my childhood, even before I learned how to read. Among my first books were a collection of fairy tales and an illustrated catalog of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Dresden Gallery of Old Masters). I've always been fascinated by the symbolic language of art. Every flower and every detail of a painting can tell a unique story that may not be obvious at first glance.

The path to becoming an illustrator proved to be quite challenging for me. However, I believe that it is precisely because of the difficulties and resistance from the environment that I discovered one of the most valuable qualities within myself—a stubborn belief that every individual has their own unique path, and deviating from it due to misunderstanding or disapproval means betraying oneself.
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I backed for all three decks, but the 20EUR shipping has me on the fence. Will see later how I feel about it.
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shkorc wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:29 am I backed for all three decks, but the 20EUR shipping has me on the fence. Will see later how I feel about it.
One tarot deck with a booklet is +/- 0.4kg. It's the weight of four poker decks. That's why.

You should also be aware that shipping is even more expensive for ALL destinations, so we will cover it from our profit. Every single backer pays less for shipping than it costs us.
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montenzi wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:20 am
shkorc wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:29 am I backed for all three decks, but the 20EUR shipping has me on the fence. Will see later how I feel about it.
One tarot deck with a booklet is +/- 0.4kg. It's the weight of four poker decks. That's why.

You should also be aware that shipping is even more expensive for ALL destinations, so we will cover it from our profit. Every single backer pays less for shipping than it costs us.
That's very kind of you. Worldwide shipping has become a nightmare lately. Such a detriment to our community.
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I've backed for 2 of each poker deck. Are we going to be able to see the coin design before the end of the campaign?

I believe I'm within the first 24 hours to be able to get the bonus coin, are you able to confirm?
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I had no intention of backing this based on the white art but the darker deck has my attention, Im in for that.

and its funded now, so thats a plus.
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Strag wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:23 pm I've backed for 2 of each poker deck. Are we going to be able to see the coin design before the end of the campaign?

I believe I'm within the first 24 hours to be able to get the bonus coin, are you able to confirm?
Thank you! Yes, I confirm! But the deal is not active anymore.

All backers with backer numbers from #1 to #149 will receive our Legendarium Coin as a gift if they have ordered any three decks in this campaign or if they upgrade to three decks before fulfillment.

We have not yet revealed the coin because we decided to spend more time on its design. We will reveal it within a week.
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I forgot to mention that the project is now fully funded! Thanks, everyone!! :ugdance:

P.S. Family time now—heading to the beach. Afterward, I will post an update and respond to messages! :D
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Heading for the beach? But, it's WINTER!!!!

:D

Love this project. Picking up one tarot and a pair of each of the poker decks. The limited really pops.
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ah yes the crowd that really doesnt understand why Santa has a big coat and a sleigh and not shorts and a tee shirt...
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Evilgamer wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:58 pm ah yes the crowd that really doesnt understand why Santa has a big coat and a sleigh and not shorts and a tee shirt...
What are you talking about?
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BIG UPDATE:

Our project is now EU-friendly! We will ship your decks anywhere within the EU without any additional government charges, including VAT or customs fees!

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BIG UPDATE #2: This time, we plan to produce approximately 500-550 tarot decks, which will be an exclusive edition available only through Kickstarter and Montenzi. It does not mean that the artwork is limited. We reserve the right to print another version of this deck in the future.However, this time, we are making it even more special by adding one Legendarium Coin to every tarot deck in this edition! Most likely, the coin will be inside the box, but it still needs to be confirmed. We will provide more details in our next update within a day or two. Coin design to be confirmed.

Currently, we are unable to restrict the number of tarot decks in the Kickstarter system, so the range of 500-550 decks is not a strict limit. We will produce a slightly larger number of tarot decks than ordered to accommodate unforeseen shipping situations, such as lost parcels, and to have some available for our website.

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Does this mean that if I effectively meet the condition for getting a coin for backing three decks on the first day, with one of them being a tarot deck, that I would be getting two coins now?
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kevork wrote: Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:35 pm Does this mean that if I effectively meet the condition for getting a coin for backing three decks on the first day, with one of them being a tarot deck, does that mean I would be getting two coins now?
Good question :D Most likely, you will still get one coin (TBC). This question gave me an idea, but I need time to think about it. Thanks.

The idea is to have two coins: one exclusively for tarot decks and one available for first-day backers and for add-ons. <------ TBC!
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montenzi wrote: Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:54 pm
kevork wrote: Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:35 pm Does this mean that if I effectively meet the condition for getting a coin for backing three decks on the first day, with one of them being a tarot deck, does that mean I would be getting two coins now?
Good question :D Most likely, you will still get one coin (TBC). This question gave me an idea, but I need time to think about it. Thanks.

The idea is to have two coins: one exclusively for tarot decks and one available for first-day backers and for add-ons. <------ TBC!
That would be a most excellent way to reward your EB backers while still also providing that extra somethingsomething you want to include for each Tarot deck. Me likey.
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I have just finished designing the number cards. :mrgreen: We will use the same design for the Limited version of the deck, with slight color variations.

Everything is ready now, except for the coin design.

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montenzi wrote: Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:23 am I have just finished designing the number cards.
Often cards with customized pips are difficult to determine what suit they are when viewed alone, but this one is identifiable on its own despite being highly decorated. I love this one.
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300% funded, ~1 day to go!

KS update #2:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/3992512
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Final result: 344% funded, 554 backers

KS update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/3995382

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─ We counted the stars and unraveled the great mysteries.

─ We distilled the essence of existence and named it Happiness.

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This will be my very first Montezzi deck on my collection XD
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laitostarr777 wrote: Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:56 am This will be my very first Montezzi deck on my collection XD
Thank you! Remember, it's a collaboration. I have made significant contributions to this project, but I am not the primary designer here.

P.S. There will definitely be a third collab in 2024.
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I'll leave it here. Legendarium coins design revealed.

Size: 50mm x 5mm (2'' x 0.2''), weight: 64 g Production method: die casting

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/4130070

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