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Evan · « **on:** March 08, 2012, 08:04:54 PM »

"There's one final HUGE announcement that we want to make though. This is a project that has been in development for the past year and we can't tell you how excited we are about it! Very soon we will be launching a brand-new website called The House of Playing Cards. The House of Playing Cards is a brand-new endeavor from The Blue Crown that will change the world of custom playing cards forever! We have been working closely with the United States Playing Card Company to offer something that’s truly new and different. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to learn more about the exciting new venture!" - Alex Pandrea

Website: http://houseofplayingcards.com/
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/houseofplayingcards
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/hopccards

Reylek · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:07:00 PM »

Thanks for posting!

HOPC is a project we've been working on for awhile now, and we're incredibly excited about it.

Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and email, as we'll be offering various sneak peeks as we lead up to the official launch!

Aaron · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:13:28 PM »

I am very curious about what this will be, how soon will it be up Reylek?

Reylek · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:16:40 PM »

It will have its full launch in April. Since today is our 1-year anniversary, we thought it was an appropriate time to make the initial announcement. Additional sneak peeks will be offered in the coming weeks.

Aaron · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:25:00 PM »

Quote from: Reylek on March 08, 2012, 08:16:40 PM

It will have its full launch in April. Since today is our 1-year anniversary, we thought it was an appropriate time to make the initial announcement. Additional sneak peeks will be offered in the coming weeks.

Awesome, It will be interesting to see this thing.

CBJ · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2012, 09:49:39 PM »

Like I said in the other thread...

You will be able to approach them with your playing card ideas.. if they like it.. they will form a "partnership" with you to have them produced.

That's what I'm assuming

CBJ

sinsandman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:05:19 PM »

I'm fairly excited about this. A whole site dedicated to playing cards by one of the big hitters. Can't go wrong there...let's get it in!!!

Evan · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:07:16 PM »

Quote from: CBJ on March 08, 2012, 09:49:39 PM

Like I said in the other thread...

You will be able to approach them with your playing card ideas.. if they like it.. they will form a "partnership" with you to have them produced.

That's what I'm assuming

CBJ

That would be awesome! I'd really enjoy that because I have a lot of deck idea but no photoshop skills.

Reylek · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:35:07 PM »

Speculation is a lot of fun! But remember, on the web these days it's very easy for speculation to turn into rumor, which winds up turning into 'fact'.

Speculate and enjoy, but keep in mind that we might surprise you in one way or another!

phantom1412 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:49:21 PM »

This means there would be a lot of decks coming out?
I'm both happy and sad.
How can I find enough money for every decks? T-T

Evan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:58:34 PM »

Quote from: phantom1412 on March 08, 2012, 10:49:21 PM

This means there would be a lot of decks coming out?
I'm both happy and sad.
How can I find enough money for every decks? T-T

That's not at all what that means. It could be, but thats not what it seems like.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2012, 11:01:49 PM »

It could be another way to print decks without Kickstarter.

CBJ · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:41:26 AM »

Quote from: phantom1412 on March 08, 2012, 11:01:49 PM

It could be another way to print decks without Kickstarter.

I would pretty much guarantee I'm spot on with this. This will be a new platform for artists without the funds to bring their decks to life... with the Blue Crown taking a cut of course. It's smart business!

Can't wait to see the line-up of decks that will come

CBJ

Don Boyer · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2012, 03:59:11 PM »

Quote from: CBJ on March 09, 2012, 12:41:26 AM

Quote from: phantom1412 on March 08, 2012, 11:01:49 PM
It could be another way to print decks without Kickstarter.

I would pretty much guarantee I'm spot on with this. This will be a new platform for artists without the funds to bring their decks to life... with the Blue Crown taking a cut of course. It's smart business!

Can't wait to see the line-up of decks that will come

CBJ

I met Kevin at lunch yesterday and can't discuss the details. HOPC is going to be a BIG idea, bigger than you're picturing. I want to (but can't) say more, but trust me when I say they aren't exaggerating about HOPC being a game changer for the custom card market. No hyperbole, seriously.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2012, 04:16:57 PM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 09, 2012, 03:59:11 PM

Quote from: CBJ on March 09, 2012, 12:41:26 AM
Quote from: phantom1412 on March 08, 2012, 11:01:49 PM
It could be another way to print decks without Kickstarter.

I would pretty much guarantee I'm spot on with this. This will be a new platform for artists without the funds to bring their decks to life... with the Blue Crown taking a cut of course. It's smart business!

Can't wait to see the line-up of decks that will come

CBJ

I met Kevin at lunch yesterday and can't discuss the details. HOPC is going to be a BIG idea, bigger than you're picturing. I want to (but can't) say more, but trust me when I say they aren't exaggerating about HOPC being a game changer for the custom card market. No hyperbole, seriously.

And exactly when will this be announced?

cosmicsecret · « **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2012, 04:25:26 PM »

They said in April.
I´m really looking forward to see this project in action.

Billywiz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2012, 05:09:26 PM »

Signed up yesturday to HOPC, should be interesting.

jriffel · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2012, 05:40:44 PM »

If this project is, indeed, helping designers create decks, this will be exactly what is needed. More than the financial side of producing a deck (although the financial part is major) designers need someone who knows what is possible using USPCC and how (and when) to make decisions involving the deck production. An ombudsman, if you will. This will speed through the timeline and reduce initial errors in decision making.
If The Blue Crown is willing to provide this service to designers, it will be the best thing that has happened to the craft in a very(!) long time. While Kickstarter is a great service, it does not help the designer with the actual decisions about the card deck.
While I detest the sales policies of The Blue Crown, this will be the greatest thing since the Lithograph press.

Aaron · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2012, 06:07:53 PM »

This would be great for the designers as well, Woth TBC they could reach a wider audience with their designs, I didn`t even know about kickstarter until the Vortex deck.

Linguist_ · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2012, 01:37:42 AM »

I'll probably just leave off this thread. Sometimes I think it's better to just let the mystery build and allow yourself to be carried along naturally through the medium it was intended, rather than just speculate from subtle hints and cues.

Although, I guess many of us here are magicians - so naturally our first thought is to rationalise and speculate about things that are unknown to us! I'll just let my subscription to the website and liking their Facebook page to feed me the information though. Look forward to the website opening in April!

Evan · « **Reply #20 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:45:08 PM »

House of Playing Cards will be launching on May 8th at 8pm EST!

On the contests page, this was said: "The prize for each contest is a brick (12 decks) of cards of your choice from any of the decks we offer at launch! "
Sounds like they will be selling cards right at the launch!

They are holding contests where you can win bricks of the decks that will be on the site: http://www.facebook.com/events/217915694978540/

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/houseofplayingcards

Website: www.houseofplayingcards.com

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #21 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:24:04 PM »

When will the contests take place?

Reylek · « **Reply #22 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:46:19 PM »

The contests started tonight and go until next Tuesday. Details are on our FB page.

Aaron · « **Reply #23 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:50:32 PM »

Quote from: Reylek on May 01, 2012, 09:46:19 PM

The contests started tonight and go until next Tuesday. Details are on our FB page.

I can't seem to find it $:-\$ Is it on TBC page or the HOPC page, because I can't see it on either.

Thanks,
Aaron

Paul Carpenter · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:53:11 PM »

So, why is there something that looks like the Americana deck in the latest email from the Blue Crown about HOPC? Curious.

I can't find the contests either, the links I tried just go to my own Facebook Events page...