Series in Limbo

[felicityk]

I thought I'd start a thread for series that have not (to date) been finished. These aren't undelivered projects, just projects that had additional releases planned which never materialized.

Pi Slices by Jackson Robinson

Released:

• Plum (regular release)
• Chocolate (regular release)
• Apple (KS)
• Cherry (KS)
• Strawberry (KS)

Unreleased:

• Lemon
• Pumpkin
• Chicken
• Mud (bonus for completing the series)

[felicityk]

Divergent Realms by Costa Pantazis & Blackout Brother

Released:

• Gottlieb
• Faraday
• Gaddis

Unreleased:

• Sangreal
• Leary
• Rhine

[felicityk]

The Divine Comedy by Balthasar Epprecht

The first deck, Inferno, commemorated the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's work. Purgatorio and Paradiso were planned to follow it, with cards from all three decks forming a dodecaptych.

If only the originally planned diptych jokers had been produced (bottom center of attached image), this deck would feel complete on its own. Unfortunately, the two additional cards (top left) are clearly meant to be part of a larger layout.

I don't blame the creator for being ambitious. The landscape for collectable cards has definitely changed since Inferno shipped in 2022.

[felicityk]

Wheel of the Year by Jocu & Evgenia Zhade

Absolutely no judgement implied. I know that geopolitical factors are preventing the parties from working together at this time. I care more about an end to war than I care about playing cards.

Released:

• Beltane & Lughnasadh
• Samhain & Imbolc
• Yule & Ostara

Unreleased: Litha & Mabon

[felicityk]

The Divine Comedy by Balthasar Epprecht

The first deck, Inferno, commemorated the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's work. Purgatorio and Paradiso were planned to follow it, with cards from all three decks forming a dodecaptych.

In a response to a comment on the campaign, Epprecht says the future decks are still planned. He recently completed an academic degree and is getting back to work on a project that was in line ahead of Purgatorio.

[GandalfPC]

I’ll have to dig around for the deck to check, but from my memory (and I am quite sure) Inferno had superior handling - liked that deck plenty

[52Bowds]

Would Orbit be suitable here? I know there are more than the original 12 decks if you're counting collabs and one offs, but the last in the line of Orbit decks I believe was 8 correct?

[kevork]

The Divine Comedy by Balthasar Epprecht

The first deck, Inferno, commemorated the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's work. Purgatorio and Paradiso were planned to follow it, with cards from all three decks forming a dodecaptych.

In a response to a comment on the campaign, Epprecht says the future decks are still planned. He recently completed an academic degree and is getting back to work on a project that was in line ahead of Purgatorio.

I am so looking forward to this series completing. Great thread, felicity.

Defunct seems to be a larger umbrella than what is being shared, which are incomplete series. Those can definitely hurt the soul more.

[felicityk]

Would Orbit be suitable here? I know there are more than the original 12 decks if you're counting collabs and one offs, but the last in the line of Orbit decks I believe was 8 correct?

This isn't something I collect, so anyone who has information on an unfinished series is welcome to post here.

[felicityk]

I am so looking forward to this series completing. Great thread, felicity.

Defunct seems to be a larger umbrella than what is being shared, which are incomplete series. Those can definitely hurt the soul more.

I think what I'm trying to get across are situations that are not resolved due to certain circumstances. If a creator comes out and says, officially, "This is the end, whatever I may have planned beyond this is not happening", then I don't see a place for it here. The projects I have cited are in a sort of limbo, conceived but not (yet) put into production.

[Honeybee]

Would Orbit be suitable here? I know there are more than the original 12 decks if you're counting collabs and one offs, but the last in the line of Orbit decks I believe was 8 correct?

Were there more promised?
This thread is for decks 'in limbo'
Otherwise all completed/old series could be considered defunct

[Honeybee]

I am so looking forward to this series completing. Great thread, felicity.

Defunct seems to be a larger umbrella than what is being shared, which are incomplete series. Those can definitely hurt the soul more.

I think what I'm trying to get across are situations that are not resolved due to certain circumstances. If a creator comes out and says, officially, "This is the end, whatever I may have planned beyond this is not happening", then I don't see a place for it here. The projects I have cited are in a sort of limbo, conceived but not (yet) put into production.

Felicity, have you considered editing the thread to 'Series in Limbo'

[felicityk]

I changed the name of the thread. I don't know if there is a way to propagate it to all of the posts.

[52Bowds]

Would Orbit be suitable here? I know there are more than the original 12 decks if you're counting collabs and one offs, but the last in the line of Orbit decks I believe was 8 correct?

Were there more promised?
This thread is for decks 'in limbo'
Otherwise all completed/old series could be considered defunct

Starting with V5, there was a flap inside the bottom of the tuckbox that when flipped up said 5 of 12. This went on for awhile with it in many of his decks. V7 had 7 of 12, V7.5 had 7.5 of 12. CC V1 had 7.75 of 12. The most recent deck to have this would be the 2021 Christmas Edition which was 8.75 of 12. From what I had read it was promised to have 12 editions of the main series, not counting the parallels, Christmas editions, or Cardistry Con editions. In all though, Orbit has I think 27 different editions if you count collabs and all decks released. Last I heard the company was a one man show in terms of production/distribution.

[Honeybee]

I have some of these decks. I cannot see any numbering inside the tuck - surely you do not have to deconstruct the tuck to see it

[52Bowds]

I used a thin pen to reach into the tuckbox and lift the inside flap up. Otherwise you would have to deconstruct the whole box.

[Honeybee]

This has been some revelation 52Bowds - thank you for sharing. How did you become aware of this?

[52Bowds]

I think it was on some random reddit thread. That or a Chris Ramsay review video. Orbit is one of if not my most favorite collections I have. It would be cool to see how the series would've ended up.

[kevork]

Has it been confirmed the series is over? My understanding is the main Orbit line involves a high print run so it would make sense to spread out releases over time.

[Honeybee]

I think it was on some random reddit thread. That or a Chris Ramsay review video. Orbit is one of if not my most favorite collections I have. It would be cool to see how the series would've ended up.

Tomorrow is your 5 year anniversary - you have to get your posts up to 10 for the occasion

[rousselle]

USPCC started what was announced to be a 10-deck series, something along the lines of "Bicycle Limited." They released the first two, and then completely revised their business model and that was the end of that. I don't have photos handy, but next time I stumble upon them, I'll grab a pic.

[kevork]

USPCC started what was announced to be a 10-deck series, something along the lines of "Bicycle Limited." They released the first two, and then completely revised their business model and that was the end of that. I don't have photos handy, but next time I stumble upon them, I'll grab a pic.

I believe these are what you're referring to:

[rousselle]

Yyyyup.