Black Lightning Playing Cards: Live on KS

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[MagikFingerz]

Black Lightning Playing Cards are an innovative new breed of beautifully designed cards made by Hypebeast Playing Card Company.

[Räpylätassu]

I really hope that this does not get funded, as this project simply existing pisses me off. But then again cardists buy anything if you slap enough of hype words around it, no matter sh*tty the deck is, so wouldn't really suprise me if this gets something like 90 000 USD for funding, because after all it is innovative. elegant. classic. limited. unique finish and stock. simple. perfect for cardistry and magic. and whatever the f*ck you have to say to make this kind of bullsh*t to sell, which it does every single time, because of a horde of idiots and fanboys who don't either seem to have working eyes or brains.

Like I said, this pisses me off. This project is complete and utter bullsh*t.

[theCapraAegagrus]

I really hope that this does not get funded, as this project simply existing pisses me off. But then again cardists buy anything if you slap enough of hype words around it, no matter sh*tty the deck is, so wouldn't really suprise me if this gets something like 90 000 USD for funding, because after all it is innovative. elegant. classic. limited. unique finish and stock. simple. perfect for cardistry and magic. and whatever the f*ck you have to say to make this kind of bullsh*t to sell, which it does every single time, because of a horde of idiots and fanboys who don't either seem to have working eyes or brains.

Like I said, this pisses me off. This project is complete and utter bullsh*t.

You took the words right outta my mouth. 100% agree.

[Merlebird]

Black Lightning Playing Cards are an innovative new breed of beautifully designed cards made by Hypebeast Playing Card Company.

The Hypebeast Business Model

1. License Creative Commons clipart lightning bolt
2. Use public domain pips and court
3. Charge $15 a deck
4. ?????
5. PROFIT

[theCapraAegagrus]

Okay, at first glance, I obviously didn't realize exactly how f^&*ing ridiculous this campaign really is...

This first-time creator set a goal of $30,000. Are you f^&*ing serious..?

He's asking for ONE-HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS FOR A SIGNED DECK. HE HAS NEVER F^&*ING DESIGNED A SINGLE SUCCESSFUL DECK OF PLAYING CARDS BEFORE. HE HASN'T EVEN DESIGNED A DECK OF 100% CUSTOM ART. HOLY S^&*. For reference: Jackson Robinson gave backers a FREE SIGNED DECK FOR THE LACK OF EMBOSSED TUCKS DURING THE CRAZY 8'S CAMPAIGN. FREE. $0. AND HE'S A HISTORICAL PLAYING CARD ARTIST.

I'M GONNA LOSE MY F^&*ING MIND JUST LOOKING AT THIS KICKSTARTER ONE MORE TIME.

SOMEBODY HELP ME. SWEET BABY JESUS. THIS GUY IS DELUSIONAL BEYOND COMPREHENSION.

CAPS LOCK off now.

[DelMagic]

He didn't even name it correctly. It should be yellow or gold lightning.

He should have reversed the field and image colors if he wanted to be true to the black lightning name.

[joeblow]

and cancelled - with the promise to come back (ugh)

[Randomly Here]

And what is the innovation here?
You use someone else's design and do not create anything.
This deck is no different from the million decks released all over the world.

[joeblow]

There is one difference. It's worse than every other deck ever released.

[theCapraAegagrus]

1 of the 8 backer's comments:

"This is one of the worst playing card projects I've ever seen. Please cancel it."

[Merlebird]

1 of the 8 backer's comments:

"This is one of the worst playing card projects I've ever seen. Please cancel it."

Did they back just to be able to comment...? That's... an intense level of commitment.

[Bradius]

Not really. There was a near zero chance of funding. You also could cancel before the end of the fund raising period. I have funded a project just to complain before.

[jerichoholic]

Creator is a 14 year old kid who told me he will keep trying until he finds the right funding goal. Also apparently the bolt is gold foil, whoopee

[Bradius]

If that is the case. I recommend him go for something like a proofing set from someone like MPC and sell it as a really limited issue. That way, he can keep the total amount down to a minimum, sell a few to cover the cost, keep a few for himself and family.

In addition to finding ways to bring down his funding goal to a realistic level, he should mainly focus on trying to improve and customize his cards. I can tell you how many Fontaine decks I have in my collection. None.

[theCapraAegagrus]

If that is the case. I recommend him go for something like a proofing set from someone like MPC and sell it as a really limited issue. That way, he can keep the total amount down to a minimum, sell a few to cover the cost, keep a few for himself and family.

In addition to finding ways to bring down his funding goal to a realistic level, he should mainly focus on trying to improve and customize his cards. I can tell you how many Fontaine decks I have in my collection. None.

My man!

This kid's parents really need to teach him a thing or two. Or fifty. Growing up I was taught that your signature is a gift. I can tell you how many times a hockey player, musician, or other famous person charged me for their signature; zero. They usually only start doing that if/when they're 70 and gambled all of their money away.

This kid's pretentiousness of thinking his signature is worth ~$140 just pisses me off. It sets off internal alarms of ridiculous entitlement. And what's worse, is he spent what looks like literally 1 hour 'designing' this piece of crap.

"I'm gonna keep launching until I get money." Can he legally launch a Kickstarter at 14 years old..?

Realistic funding goal: $200.

[Merlebird]

"I'm gonna keep launching until I get money." Can he legally launch a Kickstarter at 14 years old..?

That was my question, too. My guess is he has a parent signing on the dotted line for him. Some kids have expensive or entrepreneurial hobbies, so good on him if he's being supported in that; better to get your dumb mistakes out early. I think it's more concerning that this project wasn't immediately distinguishable from others of equal quality launched by people twice his age, which is a bit sad for those guys.

[TheGentlemanWake]

If that is the case. I recommend him go for something like a proofing set from someone like MPC and sell it as a really limited issue. That way, he can keep the total amount down to a minimum, sell a few to cover the cost, keep a few for himself and family.

In addition to finding ways to bring down his funding goal to a realistic level, he should mainly focus on trying to improve and customize his cards. I can tell you how many Fontaine decks I have in my collection. None.

Off topic I know but why are the Fontaine decks so popular and expensive?!? I have zero interest in them.


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[PipChick]

iiiiittttt's baaaaacckk (on KS, I mean) I blame Merlebird for this lol, jk

[Merlebird]

iiiiittttt's baaaaacckk (on KS, I mean)

[shakes fist at the sky] Darn you, tweens! Darn you to heck!!

I blame Merlebird for this

Oh well that's just typical....

[PipChick]

it's like your premonition of deck disasters brought this on... on the other hand, it *is* the 3rd relaunch in the last 2 weeks, so maybe you're not completely to blame

[theCapraAegagrus]

I don't understand... WHY is it back!? It's still terrible...

[RichK]

First it was $30K, 2nd try only $6K (0 backers), now 3rd try at $13K.

Just stop kid it's bad.