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Thanks for the photos! I'll post a couple of 3Ds.

Courts were modified in this edition! All four sets are different (pips/colors/boxes/backs, etc.). But courts are the same. I edited outlines (they are gradient red here) and queen's hair colors + made some small modifications. KS edition Aces are different.

I received a couple of questions on how to buy it. I don't think there is a demand for such decks as they will be very expensive (production cost, shipping, basic customization, my time). That's why the Special Edition is only available as a gift! But I may print all or some of them later or may use ideas/back designs to produce something different and print it without foil.

All four decks are still one of a kind, but the artwork is not exclusive

Project stats:

* Six unique decks total
* Four decks already made
* Four new back designs
* Four new tuck boxes
* Three bugs found
* Two decks to be designed
* 220 cards exported for printing

p.s. It's crazy as I usually spend the same amount of time to prepare one deck for USPCC. But's it was great fun!

My magic formula promo has expired Two UC members will receive their Special Edition decks within 1-3 months.

I'll send decks anytime soon when I have more design ideas.

No usernames at this moment please as it will be a surprise for at least one of them.

Ommigoooosh!!!! What is that from MPC?!
Looks like Matt got the flower while I got the stem, which is totally fine with me cuz the KS decks are flowers anyways
More photos forthcoming, hehe.

Btw, can we add "No.7 Playing Cards" or "№7 Playing Cards" to the title of the thread? Easier to identify I think.

Decknowledgy wrote:Ommigoooosh!!!! What is that from MPC?!

C'mon! I have not seen what's inside yet I am in the same position as everyone else

The red deck looks amazing to me. Sure wish it was available to the plebians.

Mine arrived today.



I'll hopefully open it tomorrow sometime and post a few pictures if you're lucky.

brownsl wrote:The red deck looks amazing to me. Sure wish it was available to the plebians.

Are you sure that the red deck is the best? I'll wait when (and if) winners upload some photos and I'll post some 3Ds. I like all four decks.

montenzi wrote:

brownsl wrote:The red deck looks amazing to me. Sure wish it was available to the plebians.

Are you sure that the red deck is the best? I'll wait when (and if) winners upload some photos and I'll post some 3Ds. I like all four decks.

Lol, guess I should wait until I have the other decks in hand. I think they all are incredible looking! I am not sure why but I find that red deck very very attractive!

Awesome deck, and congrats.

Lol, guess I should wait until I have the other decks in hand. I think they all are incredible looking! I am not sure why but I find that red deck very very attractive!

I agree! I like this Burgundy color as well. But some very unusual color combos are also possible in the remaining decks.

p.s. I hope @pipchick will never post her deck's photos It will be fun.

I wanted to take more photos today, but I'm not happy with the lack of sunlight in Scotland these few days so we'll see.... The deck deserves some good shading and colors.

Just a few from my beautiful, beautiful deck:

Timmargh wrote:Just a few from my beautiful, beautiful deck:

Thank you Tim!!! Enjoy!

p.s. I am too lazy to remove shiny layers from cards and the box

It's 3D:

Here you go: Decknowledgy Edition
Let's pray for good sunlight so I can show the cards sooner!

Nice. I have that Spiral puzzle, too.

Decknowledgy wrote:Here you go: Decknowledgy Edition
Let's pray for good sunlight so I can show the cards sooner!

Thank you! Enjoy! Also, I like how you describe decks. I need one good speech-writer!

There is something not quite correct with the card's colors (lighting/color temperature or my settings) I don't know. I usually increase brightness by 15% to print with MPC.

My version:

montenzi wrote:Thank you! Enjoy! Also, I like how you describe decks. I need one good speech-writer!

Thank you too for the treat, great sir!

montenzi wrote:There is something not quite correct with the card's colors (lighting/color temperature or my settings) I don't know. I usually increase brightness by 15% to print with MPC.

Maybe my rendering messed with the colors of the cards; the cards/colors look exactly like your renders with my eyes. I probably shouldn't mess with lighting and ambiance so much in the next post

Decknowledgy wrote: Maybe my rendering messed with the colors of the cards; the cards/colors look exactly like your renders with my eyes. I probably shouldn't mess with lighting and ambiance so much in the next post

No worries! Colors on the boxes are correct anyway. And I used the same colors for the cards (but with +15% brightness). That's why I mentioned it as it's still unclear how to print at MPC. Without some brightness adjustments, cards are too dark.

As for the photos, most likely it's just color temperature (cool/warm - blue/green etc.) Not a big deal!

OK, so I guess I'm done-zo for the photoshoots, but SPOILERS WARNING for those who decide to see the design for yourself when you've received yours. Besides, Alex said that this edition does not reflect the standard version that was funded on KS. Not only the aces are modified but also the hair for the court figures are different.





***Spoilers Ahead***





















That's all, folks!

You got some great lighting for that photoshoot, Teddy! These look amazing and only fuel my desire to get my UC decks soon. What a special gift!

KS update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/2804425

1. Production has been completed! I am now waiting for the final samples. Then I'll ship decks to Germany/USA for fulfillment.

2. Half of the world is in COVID-lockdown. That's why logistics is a real nightmare.

3. EU backers will start receiving decks earlier (April). NZ backers will be first who receive their decks.

4. US backers: Due to the current global situation, there may be a delay (end of April/May). Thank you for understanding!

5. Australian backers: I am planning to send decks from New Zealand as soon as our lockdown is lifted.

!!!WOW!!!

I have just received samples from Cartamundi, and I am SO HAPPY! I have never seen anything like this before!

It turned out better than I expected!

I'll post a KS update today.

Check this video in my Instagram story: https://www.instagram.com/stories/montenzi/ ( just skip the first 2 a.m. sketch )

montenzi wrote:!!!WOW!!!

I have just received samples from Cartamundi, and I am SO HAPPY! I have never seen anything like this before!

It turned out better than I expected!

I'll post a KS update today.

Check this video in my Instagram story: https://www.instagram.com/stories/montenzi/ ( just skip the first 2 a.m. sketch )

I just saw on your IG and immediately thought about coming here to spread the news, just to see you've already posted yourself!! That is some flare

I am going to say it again. No one can do cold foil right except Montenzi. He is in a class of one when it comes to cold foil.

KS update with photos: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/2815559

All high-res photos: http://montenzi.nz/files/uc2019.zip

KS update:

Upgrades, fulfillment, and other news:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mo ... ts/2818312

The links to the upgrade site don't work: Oops, This Page Could Not Be Found! 404.

Perhaps you need to have a look at it?

Thank you

EDIT: works great now with the password, thank you

shkorc wrote:EDIT: works great now with the password, thank you

My fault! I thought those links would be visible for everyone!

UPDATE: Links fixed as I found how to hide them from my site and, at the same time, to access without a password.

I am trying to showcase the box, but it's still not possible. The box is different in reality. I give up!

A couple of new photos of the borderless green edition deck:

If your personal photo is anything to go by, then yeah, your photo skills are lacking!