FUNDED!!! AND LOTS OF NEW INFO.
almost 11 years ago – Wed, Dec 02, 2015 at 08:24:42 PM

Hey Everyone,

Thank you all for a great campaign!!! We finished with just over 400 Backers, and a smidge under 200% Funded. I'm thrilled!!

Some of you may have noticed some mentions of a Draconian Brimstone Deck the past couple days. The Draconian Spitfire and Lightning Decks were my first solo project, and they were finished at the beginning of this year. Currently in production with the Grinders Decks is the FINAL Draconian Deck - the Brimstone. The Brimstone Deck has a newly designed Tuck Box that features a matte Black stock, a Reddish-Orange Foil, and a Grey Pantone that also has a UV Spot Ink overlay. The Back Card is hypnotic, borderless, and great for flourishing. The Face Cards have a new texture to them, and each Card has a "crackle" background pattern.

DRACONIAN PRE-ORDER:

The Draconian Brimstone will be an extra Add-On item available within the Grinders' BackerKit. It will also be the only Pre-Order outlet for the Brimstone Deck. The prices and items that will be available within BackerKit will match the Add-Ons Chart I've included in this Update. Also included are some images of the Draconian Brimstone Deck.

PRODUCTION PROGRESS:

ALL of the Grinders Decks, 6-Pack Box and the Draconian Brimstone Deck are in production together. Legends just finished the Digital Proofs for all of them yesterday. I have Approved them, and now Legends is working on the Physical Proofs. I will always keep you updated on the production's progress!

COPPER / BLUE SPLIT:

I've mentioned in a few comments and PMs, but I haven't made a formal announcement yet. For anyone in a Pledge Tier with multiple Copper Decks, you can have the total Coppers split into a Blue / Copper combo (EXAMPLE - a Brick Box pledge reward could go from 10 Copper Decks and 2 White Gold Decks to an order of 5 Copper Decks, 5 Blue Decks and 2 White Gold Decks). I won't be able to do these adjustments until AFTER your BackerKit has been completed though. If you would like a Blue / Copper split, please send me a PM after your BackerKit has been filled out. I should be sending out the BackerKits in mid-to-late December.

KICKSTARTER BILLING ISSUES:

For anyone who's Pledge did not go through successfully, please try to work it out quickly. Kickstarter will DROP you as a Backer if it's not cleared up in 5 days or so (I can't remember the exact count).

PRINT QUANTITIES & THE FUTURE OF MIDNIGHT CARDS:

Next week I will be launching a Midnight Cards storefront. It's the first time I'll have an online store to sell Decks!! The launch items will be the few remaining original Draconians and Bowling Decks, plus 56 special Midnight Variety Packs. A large reason I'm printing the Draconian Brimstone Deck is to have something to go with the remaining Blue and Copper Grinders Decks for the storefront next Spring (and because they're really cool!).

Below are the final print quantities for each Deck:

White Gold Grinders = 500
Copper Grinders = 2,000
Blue Grinders = 2,000
Draconian Brimstone = 2,000

Thanks again, and I'll do an announcement soon for any Backers who are part of the Grinders / Duel cross-promo. And then another with details on the new Midnight Cards storefront.

Thanks, Randy

NEW Grinders Campaign!
almost 11 years ago – Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 02:41:08 AM

The new and revamped Grinders project launched last week, and it's well past it's Funding Goal! New items include the custom 6-Pack Box with Copper and Silver Foils AND a LIMITED White Deck with Gold HOLOGRAPHIC Foil (only 500 printed). Check it out before they're all gone!! ONLY 151 of the White Gold Decks remain! - Randy

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randybutterfield/grinders-i-midnight-playing-cards

Revised Seal Sticker
almost 11 years ago – Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 02:40:06 AM

Hello Everyone,

The great thing about hitting past the Funding Goal right away is the security to get Production started right away. The Print Files for the Grinders Decks have been in the Prepress stages with Legends since the first week of the campaign!! This even includes a surprise item for later this week.

So far, only 1 revision has been needed:

SEAL STICKER for the White Gold Deck - The alloted space for the 6 individually-numbered Digits needed to be a bit larger than I had originally designed. I have reworked the design, and opened up the room needed for the 6 Digits. Below is what the revised design for the White Gold Seal Sticker will look like (minus the awesome shininess of the Silver Holographic Foil material it will be printed on!) The Diecut shape and overall size has NOT changed.

As always with my campaigns, I will keep you up-to-date on ALL Production and Fulfillment stages and timing. I should receive Digital Proofs from Legends soon!

Thanks, Randy

BLUE Grinders Deck UNLOCKED - Plus a few NEW LIMITED Tiers
almost 11 years ago – Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 02:35:53 AM

Hi Everyone,

What's the point of an extremely playable design without a PAIR of affordable Decks for a good game of Poker?

I have just UNLOCKED a BLUE version of the Grinders Deck!  The Blue Grinders is the Poker pairing match for the Copper Deck! The Blue Deck is available NOW as an Add-On item and within a few new Pledge Tiers. There will NOT be a Blue custom 6-Pack Box.

Since the project has launched, I've received a LOT of requests for Backers to be able to pledge for more than 1 White Gold Deck (without pledging for the Brick or higher Tiers). I have listened, and have just added 2 NEW Pledge Tiers:

$86 (40 SPOTS) POWER PAIRS = 2 Copper Decks, 2 Blue Decks , 2 Limited White Gold Decks - NO Custom 6-Pack Box

$114 (15 SPOTS) POWER TRIOS = 3 Copper Decks, 3 Blue Decks , 3 Limited White Gold Decks - NO Custom 6-Pack Box

Once the new Pledge Tiers fill-up, I will NOT add more spots to them (I have been moving White Gold Decks throughout the campaign, when any Pledge Tiers fill-up).

So if you want one, you better act quickly!! Just click on the Blue "Manage Your Pledge" Button, and move from one Pledge Tier to another.

Below are some images of the Blue Grinders Deck and a look at the newly revised Add-Ons Chart!

Thanks, Randy

 

Funded in less than 24 HOURS!!!!
almost 11 years ago – Mon, Nov 09, 2015 at 06:43:25 AM

Hi Everyone,

I was THRILLED to wake up this morning and see that we crossed over the Funding mark last night! You all are awesome!!!!! Thank you sooooo much!

I went ahead and released the Print Files to Legends last night. They are starting on the PrePress stages this week! I will keep you up-to-date on Production's progress. Thanks again for your support!

thanks, Randy