UC2019 (Nº7) Annual Deck by Montenzi: Fulfillment in Progress

[Bradius]

Somehow I missed the version you did on the orange stock/background. That looks awesome as well.

I can't wait to see David's review of these decks.

[montenzi]

Another Montenzi victim. Welcome to the club.

It was a dirty trick to force some UC members to open an Instagram account.

I'll post two photo as a reference of cold foil on boxes (NEO LTD and NEO:WAVE Ultra boxes). It's almost impossible to scratch such foil. Edges are scratchable though.

Another option - I can use their standard paper stock for boxes BUT apply 100% foil as a base. And then mask some areas to reduce retraction by printing with dark green colors. If you check NEO:WAVE Ultra cards, you can see that areas printed by dark inks are in contrast to other bright colors. It will give us some contrast and allow to print some crazy designs on a box.

It depends on the final design. If areas without foil are not too big, they will be CMYK printed without a foil base (for even better contrast).

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[montenzi]

It means nothing at the moment. I don't know what to do with it Super-LTD? Yellow ...what?

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[PipChick]

MONTENZI IS A SUPERHERO!

that is all. carry on.

lol but seriously, I'm sorry I'm so soooo late to the party here but these decks are looking amazing! And, despite reservations I probably would've had in considering the use of such outrageously bold colors, you once again impress with striking such harmony and balance in such bright, daringly vivid color palettes! I actually really like that saffron shade... so unique and an oddly satisfying complementary color to the green deck!

way to go and keep it up!!

[Decknowledgy]

It means nothing at the moment. I don't know what to do with it Super-LTD? Yellow ...what?

Don't you ever backtrack on this promise, Alex!!!
This cannot be unseen And you are mandated to produce this NOW.

[Mike Ratledge]

MONTENZI IS A SUPERHERO!

that is all. carry on.

lol but seriously, I'm sorry I'm so soooo late to the party here but these decks are looking amazing! And, despite reservations I probably would've had in considering the use of such outrageously bold colors, you once again impress with striking such harmony and balance in such bright, daringly vivid color palettes! I actually really like that saffron shade... so unique and an oddly satisfying complementary color to the green deck!

way to go and keep it up!!

Totally agree, whereas if you had described it to me without a render I would have likely not been so positive. Simply beautiful and different in all the right ways.

[portcullis]

MONTENZI IS A SUPERHERO!

that is all. carry on.

lol but seriously, I'm sorry I'm so soooo late to the party here but these decks are looking amazing! And, despite reservations I probably would've had in considering the use of such outrageously bold colors, you once again impress with striking such harmony and balance in such bright, daringly vivid color palettes! I actually really like that saffron shade... so unique and an oddly satisfying complementary color to the green deck!

way to go and keep it up!!

Completely OT, but can I just say how nice it is to see you back Amy!!


In other news, I'm not too keen on the yellow/orange whatever it is. It's got a weird 1990s Goulbourn Valley fruit salad tin vibe ... nup

[rousselle]

+1 Glad Amy is back.

However, unlike portcullis, I am very, very keen on the yellow.

[hsbc]

It's so bright I NEED it

[montenzi]

Thank you Yes, it's a puzzle now how to produce everything we want in one campaign. I love yellow and green as a set. I also like my original back.

You should know that new Cartamundi prices are not that good as they were before on small print runs and with cold foiled boxes. In some cases, it's +100% increase (compared to NEO:WAVE ULtra).
I don't really want to produce decks without foil in this campaign, and at the same time, they should be affordable ($15-18).

Options - to start small with foil on one side only. Or print decks without foil. Or print boxes without foil. Or don't offer EU friendly shipping and produce simple boxes elsewhere.

I'll discuss some options with Cartamundi next week as I have some ideas.

[MagikFingerz]

If necessary, prioritize the cards before the tuck.

[shkorc]

If necessary, prioritize the cards before the tuck.

Watch out, here come the tuckists

[MagikFingerz]

If necessary, prioritize the cards before the tuck.

Watch out, here come the tuckists

Well, they can go tuck themselves

[rousselle]

Perhaps make the foiling on the second side a stretch goal...?

[montenzi]

Perhaps make the foiling on the second side a stretch goal...?

I'll show you what we have now. Also, it's the first appearance of new heads (after a limited preview via Instagram). Hats, heads, weapons are work in progress.

Green is lighter, but I am not sure if I keep it or not! I may keep the same green as before to match the 2nd green back.

As you can see, all back designs are without borders. I don't want to mix back designs in this campaign as I have another idea on how to redesign this deck to make it different and print with borders. Not in this campaign.

Here is the plan:
1. Next printing date at Cartamundi - 16th of October (September is not for us)

2. Yellow: foil both sides from the start of the campaign. This deck will be more expensive anyway (production costs). It will be a limited deck!
Both green decks - foil one side and a stretch goal to add foil on both sides. BUT to do it, we need to start with foil on the front, not on back designs! Why? We should share the same plates for two decks, at least one side. So images and the foil pattern should be the same.

3. Boxes. I only know two manufacturers who can use cold foil on boxes — one of them Cartamundi. So most likely we'll be using simple boxes but with cold foil. AND they will be matte laminated on top of all foil and CMYK printed parts of the box. Still metallic, less shine, bulletproof.

4. I hope to launch within the next 10 days.

5. Funding goal - at least US$30000

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[Romeril]

Sounds like a good plan! Can't wait!

[montenzi]

Sounds like a good plan! Can't wait!

Also, think about two decks only. Or just one yellow in foil. It's much easier, and they are different.

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[Bradius]

I know $30k is a lot for a goal, but I understand why. I really think this design will get folks interested. If not, I need to check their pulse.

[hsbc]

I don't think a large goal will be a problem, everyone is stoked about great Hello Tiki v2 turned out (Montenzi got nominated for a 52+J award) and the art on these looks even better

[gacktvam]

The yellow (orange!?) back is gorgeous!!!

[Decknowledgy]

I got your back for doing the promoting, the same as I did for the Tiki

[theCapraAegagrus]

Montenzi's best work yet.

[montenzi]

Thanks Yes, I like this deck. Interesting, it's not only No.7 but also my 7th design.

Work in progress. Nothing special at the moment. Tucks are simple, but I hope with cold foil. I'll add matte finish to 3D later. Let's shine today!

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[MagikFingerz]

I prefer the green backs to the yellow. Though I don't see any reason not to do all three; the green and yellow as a two-color set, plus the awesome borderless as a limited version

[PipChick]

Thanks Yes, I like this deck. Interesting, it's not only No.7 but also my 7th design.

can we all just take a moment to appreciate how perfectly awesome this is?

[Romeril]

Thanks Yes, I like this deck. Interesting, it's not only No.7 but also my 7th design.

can we all just take a moment to appreciate how perfectly awesome this is?

Yes!! So perfect!

[Bradius]

I really like the orange-yellow design, but also like the green deck designs. I want all three. I can’t unsee it! I agree with “whatever his user name is now” that this is Montenzi’s best deck to date. I’m throwing his other cards in the trash when I get these...just kidding.

[BaconWise]

These designs look incredible. The yellow color is a fantastic companion to the green. Very excited for this launch!

Interesting, it's not only No.7 but also my 7th design.

Seeing as the number seven is pretty meaningful to this campaign, doesn't it stand to reason there should be SEVEN different decks on this campaign? I wouldn't object to that. Bring it on.

[montenzi]

I want all three.

I had an idea to produce two only (yellow and the first one), but my wife told me: "No way! I want this green back!" It's a problem now

Seeing as the number seven is pretty meaningful to this campaign, doesn't it stand to reason there should be SEVENdifferent decks on this campaign? I wouldn't object to that. Bring it on.

Oh man, please never ask me to show work in progress or test designs     I am happy with the colors I already have.  I am also ok with two colors only. I have other ideas on a classic back, but not in this campaign as courts should also be modified, and I don't have time. 
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[Decknowledgy]

Dammit Alex… why do you always have to assist folks on the “this cannot be unseen” mindset?

*cries in bipolar joy and sorrow*