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STLBluesNut wrote:

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I'll let you choose which you prefer Gio, but my understand from viewing MetalLux is that it is hot foil. However, my experience is that they have a real issue with getting it applied consistently with details. I see wide variation from card to card. Also, USPCC does have a registration issue. Because of that, I really like cold foil over MetalLuxe, because Cartamundi cold foil has such great accuracy in placement. Also, I like cold foil because you can print over the silver foil and have a near infinite color variation if you want.

Maybe this is not interesting for everyone, but I just unlocked the Coin!
@Bradius - I am aware about those issues, but I've never used Metalluxe and I think I'll go with it for Italia Divina.
I wanted a "White" back, so have a superbright-mirror foil is perfect for what I want to achieve. Colors on Italia Divina's back are not important
I am aware that Cold foil is more accurate than hot, but I have to say that USPCC proof is quite impressive.
About registration issues, I've already asked them to take more care, I have no direct control of course, but I think they're doing their best to improve. Fingers crossed on this (and of course if some deck will have bad registration issues, I'll fix as I always do)

I was planning on not not adding any add-ons to my pledges, but your coin is really making it difficult.
Will the coin be silver (or silver plated), or will it be steel?

Ninthaquila wrote:I was planning on not not adding any add-ons to my pledges, but your coin is really making it difficult.
Will the coin be silver (or silver plated), or will it be steel?

Sorry for the delayed reply

The coin will be made of brass, plated with silver finish.

You can see an example here (check the galleries)
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Thank you

Gio

Oh, btw I have updated the design

Thirdway Industries wrote:

Ninthaquila wrote:I was planning on not not adding any add-ons to my pledges, but your coin is really making it difficult.
Will the coin be silver (or silver plated), or will it be steel?

Sorry for the delayed reply

The coin will be made of brass, plated with silver finish.

no worries

Decided to add one to my pledge! Really like the design, even though I'm normally not a fan of silver colors.

Gio has a backerkit exclusive deck as part of the Italia Divina series.

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I would merge this thread with the Italia Divina thread since it is the same series.

Quick update

All decks are ready, and fulfillment should start next week.

Some impressions:

- Finally I saw Metalluxe in person. It's very shiny, but less accurate than Cartamundi's cold foil.
In terms of foil, I prefer accuracy over shine, so I will probably pick Cartamundi for my future foiled decks.
Anyways, the result is very cool anyways and I can confirm that it's possible use Metalluxe for a full-bleed design (which also give to deck a natural "gilding").

- Italia Divina tuckbox is really awesome, Gambler's Warehouse did really an incredible job on that one. White pearlescent paper is top notch, embossing is super deep (almost 3d) and silver foil is accurate and shiny.

- Radiosa and Segreta are simple decks, but they're really amazing. I am really proud of these and I expect a lot of aftermarket sales when people will get the decks in their hands. I also hope it may encourage people to visit Italy when this covid nightmare will end. FYI I've visited a part of Italy I didn't knew well (around L'Aquila) and I found some new things thanks to the research I've did for Italia Divina.

If you want to see more pics, I am spamming a lot on Instagram lately >> https://www.instagram.com/thirdway_industries/

Thanks to all backers for the awesome patience.

Divina is georgeous Gio. How about some tasty Magica pics too please!

Sure, here are some pictures of Magica (cards are the same of Divina)

(p.s. I love this new way to attach pictures of UC forum)

Hello UC!

Finally Italia Divina shipping is complete (apart very few packages that will be shipped Monday).

I will leave here a picture took in Pisa with my interpretation on the card for celebrate
Apocalisse is going to be sent next week, hopefully.

Thank you for your patience!

This deck urges me to restore the Roman Empire and teach everyone how to cook spaghetti!

I literally just reorganized my collection and sorted the best of the best into my card chest two weeks ago, and tonight some jerk sent me these damn decks in the mail and made me do it again. This hobby blows.

Merlebird wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:19 pm I literally just reorganized my collection and sorted the best of the best into my card chest two weeks ago, and tonight some jerk sent me these damn decks in the mail and made me do it again. This hobby blows.

Sorry

Full Deck Scans:
TWI Italia Radiosa - https://www.flickr.com/photos/167981955 ... 6956747661
TWI Italia Segreta - https://www.flickr.com/photos/167981955 ... 6956725848
TWI Italia Magica - https://www.flickr.com/photos/167981955 ... 6960869972

JP Games having a clearance sale here.

Italia Segreta and Radiosa on sale at £4 per deck.

Also, Betrayers Lucis, Tenebra & Veritas sold at £4 per deck. Really nice price for the set.