Sherlock Holmes by Jackson Robinson (KS)

[Rob Wright]

The Next Chapter for Kings Wild Playing Cards, Sherlock Holmes!

I happy to announce my next project. I have been in talks with the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Estate and I just received approval to make an officially licensed Sherlock Holmes Playing Card Deck. I have always been captivated by the characters and stories of Sir Conan Doyle and am excited to contribute my own style to a rich heritage a creativity. More details to follow but as of now I plan on going live with the project here on Kickstarter around the first of November.

Thanks again for all of your support,

Jackson

[JacksonRobinson]

Thank you Rob for the post.

Here is another image.

[Sovereign]

This looks great, looking forward to seeing the rest.

Phill

[John B.]

I like this one, what will the pricing be. I know people who would be interested in this that I want to tell.

[AndyCrofford]

I really like the colors on this deck and will definitely pledge. I look forward to seeing the court cards, it will be interesting to see what Jackson does with them.

[Mydnyghte]

See, that is just classy right there. And it is a far cry more unique than most, okay nearly all, the stuff on KS right now. Will definitely be onboard for this one. I've been throttling myself for not finding KS sooner and missing out on your Federal 52 series. Needless to say, you've garnered quite a following and I foresee this deck getting funded in less than a week. Again, very classy.

[Nurul]

Well, this was kept quiet lol here's me thinking that you were going to go with the simple design that u had in the design section. Don't get me wrong, I'm loving this design, the detail in your work is just awe inspiring. Question though (sorry if it sounds a little silly), are the court cards going to be based on the original Sherlock Holmes characters or are you going to make your own up as to how you think they should look?

[Don Boyer]

Well, this was kept quiet lol here's me thinking that you were going to go with the simple design that u had in the design section. Don't get me wrong, I'm loving this design, the detail in your work is just awe inspiring. Question though (sorry if it sounds a little silly), are the court cards going to be based on the original Sherlock Holmes characters or are you going to make your own up as to how you think they should look?

The characters.  He gave me a peek.  You'll like them.

[Anthony]

Well this has peeked my interest, can't wait to see more....especially with Don's little drop 

[Nurul]

Ah no fair, show us a little peek Jackson

[Don Boyer]

Ah no fair, show us a little peek Jackson

He'll peek it to you in due time.  Let the anticipation build.  The KS project doesn't even start until NEXT month.

[Fred]

Sneak peak courtesy of Scott from Tuckcase.com

Looks like i have to get back in the prostitution business again.. sigh Jackson why must you do this! =p

Following quote also from Tuckcase.com:

The project will feature three decks - The Baker Street Edition, The Holmes Edition and The Moriarty Edition (as seen below), one completely unique court set featured on all three card decks. Jackson will also be making a limited edition set available for backers.

I'm not sure if the above implies the same 'completely unique court set' (12 different court faces) featured on all 3 decks or 3 different 'completely unique court set' ( 36 DIFFERENT FREAKING COURTS!) featured on the 3 versions. Can you remove the ambiguity please, Jackson?

I love the Moriarty edition!

[JacksonRobinson]

Sneak peak courtesy of Scott from Tuckcase.com

Looks like i have to get back in the prostitution business again.. sigh Jackson why must you do this! =p

Following quote also from Tuckcase.com:

The project will feature three decks - The Baker Street Edition, The Holmes Edition and The Moriarty Edition (as seen below), one completely unique court set featured on all three card decks. Jackson will also be making a limited edition set available for backers.

I'm not sure if the above implies the same 'completely unique court set' (12 different court faces) featured on all 3 decks or 3 different 'completely unique court set' ( 36 DIFFERENT FREAKING COURTS!) featured on the 3 versions. Can you remove the ambiguity please, Jackson?

I love the Moriarty edition!

No problem. I'm designing one complete court set that will featured on all three decks. The Holmes and Baker Street Editions will have the exact same faces. However the Moriarty Edition will have the same design but with more eviiil color schemes and metallic silver in place of red for the suite colors. I have had thoughts of designing an entire new court set for the Moriarty Edition that are nothing but Sherlock Holmes Villains. That will most likely be a stretch goal, but I would really like to do that cuz it sounds like a blast.



Hope that helps.

[Fred]

No problem. I'm designing one complete court set that will featured on all three decks. The Holmes and Baker Street Editions will have the exact same faces. However the Moriarty Edition will have the same design but with more eviiil color schemes and metallic silver in place of red for the suite colors. I have had thoughts of designing an entire new court set for the Moriarty Edition that are nothing but Sherlock Holmes Villains. That will most likely be a stretch goal, but I would really like to do that cuz it sounds like a blast.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the clarification Jackson. Very excited! I think that stretch goal will become a reality if you set it as anything under $100,000. Really would be something to be extra proud of to create whole new faces for a change instead of a different back design and recoloured pips!

Any chance us biddies at aethercards can get an early/exclusive preview on some of the other cards/courts? (: Or maybe even the draft link to Kickstarter? Though that may be too much wishful thinking.. =p

[Anthony]

Still bummed about missing out on the Fed 52 project, but very excited to be able to follow this current one. I agree with Fred, love the Moriarty backs....but the Baker Streets are a very close second. Very exciting!

[Curt]

Those back designs are awesome! Time to scrounge up some more money to throw at another Jackson Robinson kickstarter.

[Mydnyghte]

Sneak peak courtesy of Scott from Tuckcase.com

Looks like i have to get back in the prostitution business again.. sigh Jackson why must you do this! =p

Need a pimp? I don't hit too hard.

Saw the Tuckcase article earlier, and realized I'm going to have to save some money. Those designs are GORGEOUS and stand apart in a league of their own. No WAY I'm missing another one of your projects sir, especially this one. A whole villain deck would be badass, possibility of metallic inks? Stretch goals in this case is an inappropriate term, as I think regardless of what is set, it will be achieved. More like grasp goals, I tell you!

[Fanofyankees13]

I absolutely cannot wait for these to go live on Kickstarter. Should be absolutely amazing.

[JacksonRobinson]

I thought I would drop a few images.

[Don Boyer]

I thought I would drop a few images.

Those are awesome.  The Baker Street Edition is exceptionally good.

I think the Conan Doyle Estate will be proud.

[Anthony]

These are fantastic Jackson, well done. I'm with Don, really love the Baker Street Edition but all three are wonderful...........time to start saving 

[MyHeLL]

The Baker Street Edition seems to be superb!

[whaam]

Total respect for Jackson's work. Federal 52 is the best custom design on KS for now.
You're one of the few designers that get what he deserves on KS, great work has to be acknowledged and rewarded.

Many people there with projects that get funded and reach ridiculous numbers that I cannot explain myself..., why..., for that...

Sherlock, I just saw these courts. Nice, classic style..., all within basic rules for designing cards, Holmes and Moriarty edition in a comic style (I love comics) but backers will probably mostly like the Baker st. edition (color within Holmes character is white,...maybe would be better if it was the same as card background color)
 Overall nice, not too impressed with these..., but that's probably cause I expected too much based on last design, Federal was the top 1 (!)
Backs are fantastic, I like the colors on all.

I have no doubts those 3 (!) decks will be another huge success for you...
Good luck
 

[Shade]

Like everyone else I am a huge fan of the Moriarty back and the Holmes back is a close 2nd. I think with the addition of metallic ink the center design will really pop. I also love the Baker St. edition courts, these are done in true Jackson fashion.

However the cartoon courts I am not as crazy about, looks like something off a Clue game or Kids deck of cards. Not something I am looking for in a serious deck of cards. Similar response on the Baker St. backs, which I also find a little too busy for my tastes. Not that they are horrible, just not reaching out a grabbing me as something I can't do without.

In my humble opinion, I would highly recommend reversing the backs and courts. I would buy a ton of the Moriarty and Holmes decks if they had the Baker St courts, I would then buy a couple of the Baker St. editions to round out my Robinson collection    They will be huge as usual but, Please, please reverse the courts and backs, Mr. Robinson.

[MrMollusk]

Awesome as always, Jackson!

The Baker Street edition is just brilliant.

[sprouts1115]

"Here are the release time for the LE Decks for the Holmes project:

Saturday, Nov 2nd 12PM Central Standard Time

Sunday, Nov 3rd (Saturday night) 12AM Central Standard Time

Sunday, Nov 3rd (Sunday Morning) 6AM Central Standard Time"



World Clock:  http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

Sherlock Holmes Teaser: 

Wish he would show us his Kickstarer Preview.  That is what we are here for.  It's good to have lots of eyes checking for errors.  Can't wait to get some more "God" decks   

[Don Boyer]

Wish he would show us his Kickstarer Preview.  That is what we are here for.  It's good to have lots of eyes checking for errors.  Can't wait to get some more "God" decks   

Go ahead, tell me you can't wait the one day left for the release of these decks...

[JacksonRobinson]

I honestly had a backer that pledge for the "God" deck tier and asked for me to sign the deck "the God deck".

Im sure no one is awake but here is a preview link
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1722808047/862444713?token=2b0e9f13

[Anthony]

...........we're awake,and debating what to do, lol

Good Luck Jackson 

[Nurul]

I'm very much awake, it's 2pm here n I'm counting down the minutes .. I've set 3 different alarms for the launch lol

[volantangel]

Hey Jackson, I just looked through your pledge tiers, and clicked on your spreadsheet for your shipping calculator, the domestic tiers have shipping included, but the international shipping is not the difference between the two, but instead the whole sum. Its as though we internationals pay for shipping twice.

[JacksonRobinson]

Hey Jackson, I just looked through your pledge tiers, and clicked on your spreadsheet for your shipping calculator, the domestic tiers have shipping included, but the international shipping is not the difference between the two, but instead the whole sum. Its as though we internationals pay for shipping twice.

Yes and No. Because the way Kickstarter works their is no way to separate domestic shipping from the pledge tiers. The int. shipping rates are based on 2013 rates and the included domestic shipping accounts for the postage price raise due in 2014

[volantangel]

Hey Jackson, I just looked through your pledge tiers, and clicked on your spreadsheet for your shipping calculator, the domestic tiers have shipping included, but the international shipping is not the difference between the two, but instead the whole sum. Its as though we internationals pay for shipping twice.

Yes and No. Because the way Kickstarter works their is no way to separate domestic shipping from the pledge tiers. The int. shipping rates are based on 2013 rates and the included domestic shipping accounts for the postage price raise due in 2014

Jackson, you could possibly add on a 10% increase in international postage, or whatever is the expected percentage increase. Then minus the 2014 domestic postage from it. This should be the amount that is added on for the internationals.Otherwise shipping is in excess of $40 for internationals, a little savings for us go a long way.

[JacksonRobinson]

Hey Jackson, I just looked through your pledge tiers, and clicked on your spreadsheet for your shipping calculator, the domestic tiers have shipping included, but the international shipping is not the difference between the two, but instead the whole sum. Its as though we internationals pay for shipping twice.

Yes and No. Because the way Kickstarter works their is no way to separate domestic shipping from the pledge tiers. The int. shipping rates are based on 2013 rates and the included domestic shipping accounts for the postage price raise due in 2014

Jackson, you could possibly add on a 10% increase in international postage, or whatever is the expected percentage increase. Then minus the 2014 domestic postage from it. This should be the amount that is added on for the internationals.Otherwise shipping is in excess of $40 for internationals, a little savings for us go a long way.

No matter how you split it, International shipping is going to hurt, and im totally transparent about that. Going over $40 for shipping is an easy task. I really am sorry for it.

[Rob Wright]

Jackson, You should put an avatar on the project for backers to use.

[bhong]

Hey Jackson, I just looked through your pledge tiers, and clicked on your spreadsheet for your shipping calculator, the domestic tiers have shipping included, but the international shipping is not the difference between the two, but instead the whole sum. Its as though we internationals pay for shipping twice.

Yes and No. Because the way Kickstarter works their is no way to separate domestic shipping from the pledge tiers. The int. shipping rates are based on 2013 rates and the included domestic shipping accounts for the postage price raise due in 2014

Jackson, you could possibly add on a 10% increase in international postage, or whatever is the expected percentage increase. Then minus the 2014 domestic postage from it. This should be the amount that is added on for the internationals.Otherwise shipping is in excess of $40 for internationals, a little savings for us go a long way.

No matter how you split it, International shipping is going to hurt, and im totally transparent about that. Going over $40 for shipping is an easy task. I really am sorry for it.

As an international backer, I understand about that pain. The transparency really helps as we can all see what the real cost to you is. It's sort of like the bad taste of medicine that will help you get better. It all evens when the decks arrive and we see how amazing they are.

[kdklown]

So I got in on the early bird mixed brick and as I was watching the funding tick ever upward (2/3 funded in 10 minutes) I got to thinking...
Hopefully Jackson was able to negotiate a discounted price for printing into his contract.  This would be a brilliant move on his part and would make it a little more profitable for him.  Even if the discount was just enough to cover the cost of shipping it would create a little better windfall for him as a deck designer.  Hope you worked that into the negotiations JROB!

[JacksonRobinson]

So I got in on the early bird mixed brick and as I was watching the funding tick ever upward (2/3 funded in 10 minutes) I got to thinking...
Hopefully Jackson was able to negotiate a discounted price for printing into his contract.  This would be a brilliant move on his part and would make it a little more profitable for him.  Even if the discount was just enough to cover the cost of shipping it would create a little better windfall for him as a deck designer.  Hope you worked that into the negotiations JROB!

I wish, but their coparate arm doesn't have anything to do with their custom arm. 

[kdklown]

So I got in on the early bird mixed brick and as I was watching the funding tick ever upward (2/3 funded in 10 minutes) I got to thinking...
Hopefully Jackson was able to negotiate a discounted price for printing into his contract.  This would be a brilliant move on his part and would make it a little more profitable for him.  Even if the discount was just enough to cover the cost of shipping it would create a little better windfall for him as a deck designer.  Hope you worked that into the negotiations JROB!

I wish, but their coparate arm doesn't have anything to do with their custom arm. 

Damn!

Well, kudos on Sherlock's success so far anyway.  Great work, as always.  Ho Hum, another resounding success.   

[Curt]

Put in a pledge for 1 of each of the standard decks, too bad I overslept and missed out on the LE one, oh well. Decks look awesome, only ~ $200 left to go!

[John B.]

Soon as pay day comes by I will be getting the $36 pledge for one of each.

[Rob Wright]

I had 1 of the earlybird bricks, but my computer decided to act like a dick when it sent me to Amazon. Had to reboot.

[Anthony]

Thank god for mobile phones, lol

I was with my wife on an errand I couldn't put off, but pulled over at noon and grabbed a Limited Edition and tossed in an additional $36.00 for 3 more decks....haven't decided how I want to break those down. I'm thinking 1 Baker Street and 2 Moriarty.

Grats on the success of the project!

[sprouts1115]

Jackson - Noticed some minor fixes you forgot to put "to maximize the handling of the cards"  in your A1 Baker Street Edition.  Might be best to put "to maximize the handling of the cards" in the A1 and just take out the others in B1 and C1.

The second pic has a link to your Hi res images.  Probably need to take that out and just replace with text "The Holmes Edition:" with the semicolon to be consistent. 

Lastly, on your "a note about shipping" you have 2 links going to your calculator.  I think you were trying to put a link to the USPS postal rates for Jan 2014.  I don't know its a little confusing. 

I do see a problem.  I know your going to have 2 more tiers, but you ran out of rewards especially the high ones. There is such a demand for your  cards.  I'm not saying putting a $3000 reward lets go to vegas and have dinner.  I'm thinking someone would pay top dollar for the 1st signed and numbered uncut sheets and decks of your 4 deck series.  I'm just seeing a big bottleneck of demand.   I definitely would not put stretch goals until your  2 tiers are done.   

[10ofclubs]

Well it's midnight but no limited edition decks?

Edit: Nevermind. God, I really fucking hate Daylight Savings.

[Don Boyer]

Well it's midnight but no limited edition decks?

Edit: Nevermind. God, I really fucking hate Daylight Savings.

Daylight Saving Time is still in effect for another 13 minutes on the East Coast...  It ends at 2AM, sending clocks back to 1AM Standard Time.

[Curt]

Managed to snag one of the LE decks from the pledge tiers. Now I've pledged for 1 LE Baker Street, 1 Holmes and 1 Moriarty.  It's the largest pledge I have done on KS in a while, worth it for Jackson's work.

[Jonathan]

Well it's midnight but no limited edition decks?

Edit: Nevermind. God, I really fucking hate Daylight Savings.

Daylight Saving Time is still in effect for another 13 minutes on the East Coast...  It ends at 2AM, sending clocks back to 1AM Standard Time.

Yeah Daylight savings screwed me up too XD.
I didn't know you guys had Daylight Savings in the US.
I had calculated the release time to be 4 AM where I was so i was staying up late haha.
Then at 3 AM got an update on the fed52 part 2 project with the live link - I nearly shat myself scrambling over to the page XD.
Oh This Jackson Robinson project is the biggest playing card pledge I've made on kickstarter... except maybe for Dale Mathis' 3D Mechanical deck if I get that frame :| ...
Between Dale Mathis and Jackson Robinson they're going to get my first born and second born children XD.

[Don Boyer]

Well it's midnight but no limited edition decks?

Edit: Nevermind. God, I really fucking hate Daylight Savings.

Daylight Saving Time is still in effect for another 13 minutes on the East Coast...  It ends at 2AM, sending clocks back to 1AM Standard Time.

Yeah Daylight savings screwed me up too XD.
I didn't know you guys had Daylight Savings in the US.
I had calculated the release time to be 4 AM where I was so i was staying up late haha.
Then at 3 AM got an update on the fed52 part 2 project with the live link - I nearly shat myself scrambling over to the page XD.
Oh This Jackson Robinson project is the biggest playing card pledge I've made on kickstarter... except maybe for Dale Mathis' 3D Mechanical deck if I get that frame :| ...
Between Dale Mathis and Jackson Robinson they're going to get my first born and second born children XD.

I just looked at the times.  Assuming that this quote is correct:

"Here are the release time for the LE Decks for the Holmes project:

Saturday, Nov 2nd 12PM Central Standard Time

Sunday, Nov 3rd (Saturday night) 12AM Central Standard Time

Sunday, Nov 3rd (Sunday Morning) 6AM Central Standard Time"



World Clock:  http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

Sherlock Holmes Teaser: 

Wish he would show us his Kickstarer Preview.  That is what we are here for.  It's good to have lots of eyes checking for errors.  Can't wait to get some more "God" decks   

...it was Jackson's error.  The first two times, listed in Central Standard Time, could NOT have taken place in Central Standard time - Central DAYLIGHT Time was still in effect until 2AM CDT Sunday, when the clocks dropped back and it became 1AM CST.

Shame on you, Jackson.  You should have another release window for the people you confused!    LOL

Next time, when you're wrapping around the start or end of DST, you're safer using GMT/UTC as your reference time zone - it remains the same regardless of any Daylight/Summer Time changes.

[JacksonRobinson]

Yes Yes, shame on me.

Good thing is their are a good number of LE decks still available so all have a chance.

J

[10ofclubs]

Yeah I just stayed up another hour and scored some.
The decks actually became available at 12:58 which was weird. I think I was the first person to get them.

[Rob Wright]

Release the Hounds!

Well enough of you have asked for it, and I think that the project needs a good jolt of energy! So I'm happy to announce that I am releasing the Hound of the Baskervilles deck NOW!

[Anthony]

Wow, quite the surprise this morning, but well welcomed! Looks fantastic 

[MrMollusk]

Jesus that deck's beautiful.

Like, REALLY nice.

[John B.]

Crap I forgot to pledge for this and blew this check. damn it, hope some of the pledges are still available next week.

[speedyy400]

Are we able to purchase just the Hounds of Baskersville deck? I don't see the option for it on the side

[Anthony]

Are we able to purchase just the Hounds of Baskersville deck? I don't see the option for it on the side

Jackson mentioned in his update that he would be adding some pledge options soon.

[JacksonRobinson]

A just added a tier for just pledging for the hound deck Tier H1 i also added a few more new tiers included the hound deck.

[Mydnyghte]

It is just ridiculous how gorgeous all four of those decks are.

Between Jackson and Mathis, I am almost ashamed at how much thinner me old wallet will be. Almost.

[speedyy400]

Woo! First person to back the Hound of Baskersville deck =D It looks amazing.

[Don Boyer]

Jackson - the number of deck variations you keep piling onto each project you create is STULTIFYING.  Your first project had four, your second had six - in both cases, only if you count Bicycle-branded and unbranded decks as different decks - and now you have FIVE versions WITHOUT branding variations!  I look at your tiers and add-ons and my brain melts just a little bit in the back, just behind my memories of the first lunar landing - they're a little singed now, by the way; thanks for that.  You are really going to give USPC fits and starts with the work you do for them, I'm sure!

[S. Carey]

For a second there I thought he accidentally posted the LE Reserve Note deck from Fed52 part 2.

I wonder if all of the LE from Kings Wild will follow this black and red color scheme and layout.

   

[JacksonRobinson]

Jackson - the number of deck variations you keep piling onto each project you create is STULTIFYING.  Your first project had four, your second had six - in both cases, only if you count Bicycle-branded and unbranded decks as different decks - and now you have FIVE versions WITHOUT branding variations!  I look at your tiers and add-ons and my brain melts just a little bit in the back, just behind my memories of the first lunar landing - they're a little singed now, by the way; thanks for that.  You are really going to give USPC fits and starts with the work you do for them, I'm sure!

I get so distracted creatively that I have to work on idea and then be done with it for a while. I also have so many different ideas (variations) of one concept that i warrants multiple decks. I give you my word that you will NEVER see a Kings Wild Deck that is just the same back design with the hue shifted. It also makes my brain melt and also USPCC trying to sort through all of my decks. After the Holmes project it will be a total of 15 decks in the past 8 or so months.

I enjoy it though keeps my focused and moving along, and not dwelling to long on old ideas, it thing it is a good way to stay current and nimble.

[JacksonRobinson]

For a second there I thought he accidentally posted the LE Reserve Note deck from Fed52 part 2.

I wonder if all of the LE from Kings Wild will follow this black and red color scheme and layout.

 

I totally thought the same thing Scott. The grey and red just worked with the Hounds deck. I tried Black and Gold, Black and Silver and everything just didn't click as the Black and Red. It doesn't hurt that my favorite color is Scarlett, heck I named my daughter Scarlett. I am trying a new approach with the hound deck. The LE Reserve Note was black stock. The Hound Deck is going to be grey with distressed black designs. Should come out refreshingly different I hope.

[Fred]

It doesn't hurt that my favorite color is Scarlett, heck I named my daughter Scarlett.

Are you sure that didnt have anything to do with this?

[JacksonRobinson]

Dear Lord!

[sprouts1115]

I think they look the same.    One is not bigger than the other. 

[Don Boyer]

The cleavage is lower on the left side, that's all.

Now can we get back on the topic or should I move that to the LOLAQ? 

[10ofclubs]

If I've already pledged for a Limited Edition deck, do I just add 12 dollars to my pledge and add the Hound deck on with the Backerkit after the project ends? I really don't want to miss out on this deck.

[bhong]

If I've already pledged for a Limited Edition deck, do I just add 12 dollars to my pledge and add the Hound deck on with the Backerkit after the project ends? I really don't want to miss out on this deck.

Yep, just add in 12$ to your pledge and don't change your tier level. I believe Jackson is using Pledgemanager, something similar to Backerkit, post campaign, but you'll be able to add more decks then if you change your mind later.

I can't wait to see the tuckbox for the Hounds deck once it's printed. If it's anything like the Federal 52 LE or Black Bicycle Reserve note, it'll look amazing.

[ronyo_faukx]

Here's a couple of funny Sherlock Holmes-related videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkp9pPuN2gQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17CLlZuiBkQ

[John B.]

Thank you for posting here, it reminded me I need to pledge tonight. When some of the more creative designers bust out some artwork I am willing to break my no more buying cards rule.

[Anthony]

Just wanted to say Gratz to these 4 very lucky people.............oh, and DAMN, DAMN, DAMN, i got the tip a little late.

[John B.]

Wish I had more money I could spend. I wanted one of each but way to much for my pockets. I did see some people got everything for $1? Wish I would have seen that when it was there.

[JacksonRobinson]

Just wanted to say Gratz to these 4 very lucky people.............oh, and DAMN, DAMN, DAMN, i got the tip a little late.

Did you see the $1 dollar pledge at the top?

[Anthony]

Just wanted to say Gratz to these 4 very lucky people.............oh, and DAMN, DAMN, DAMN, i got the tip a little late.

Did you see the $1 dollar pledge at the top?

Well yes, but those are usually there, that "One" lucky person is always there on most KS projects. This was the 1st time I've seen the unannounced "Deal of a lifetime", lol

[JacksonRobinson]

Just wanted to say Gratz to these 4 very lucky people.............oh, and DAMN, DAMN, DAMN, i got the tip a little late.

Did you see the $1 dollar pledge at the top?

Well yes, but those are usually there, that "One" lucky person is always there on most KS projects. This was the 1st time I've seen the unannounced "Deal of a lifetime", lol

I wouldn't nec call a deal of a life time. Its just a brick. And of course I'm already getting hate mail for it.

Note to any future creators: You will never make everyone happy, If you charge $X for something they will call you a cheat, if you give a away 3 free Xs they will say you are ripping them off for not giving out 4. 90% of the time people just don't read words on a page. Some people were even on the KS page posting comments at the same time I released those tiers and now they are dogging me for not giving them a heads up about a surprise tier. This type of stuff really make me hate KS. Well I guess when I think about it, it's not KS at all.

Note to self: don't try to do any thing else that is an attempt to create excitement and traffic to your page just like every other online marketing scheme in the world. Just come out with more junk like key chains, fridge magnets, and pet collars that have your back design on them cuz that's what people will really like and want to spend their money on. (END soap box)

[Casual Pixels]

Note to self: don't try to do any thing else that is an attempt to create excitement and traffic to your page just like every other online marketing scheme in the world. Just come out with more junk like key chains, fridge magnets, and pet collars that have your back design on them cuz that's what people will really like and want to spend their money on. (END soap box)

One of the problems of the internet (as well as many other forums) is that negativity sounds so much louder only because the tiny minority who act that way tend to yell.

The many many other, more reasonable, people don't feel the need to scream that they approve of what you're doing.

When you feel passionate about something, and what you hear over the general hub-bub is somebody screaming "YOU SUCK", it's easy to miss that 99% of the people who are following what you are doing are NOT screaming (or even thinking) the same thing.

I used to own and run a company which did online games and contests. We had hundreds of thousands of participants across the continent. Many days were dominated by a tiny tiny fraction who felt, for one reason or another, that WE SUCKED.

However, we'd do conventions or just meet-ups in cities I was visiting and the one-on-one feedback couldn't have been more different.

Anyway, just a supportive voice reminding you "Illegitimi non carborundum" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegitimi_non_carborundum

[Anthony]

It sucks people gotta be that way...sad i missed it, but i hsve no problem with it. I usually pop in and out of the projects i back regardless of getting updates.....missed it, oh well.  Feel free to offer those tiiers, ill keep looking, lol

[JacksonRobinson]

Note to self: don't try to do any thing else that is an attempt to create excitement and traffic to your page just like every other online marketing scheme in the world. Just come out with more junk like key chains, fridge magnets, and pet collars that have your back design on them cuz that's what people will really like and want to spend their money on. (END soap box)

One of the problems of the internet (as well as many other forums) is that negativity sounds so much louder only because the tiny minority who act that way tend to yell.

The many many other, more reasonable, people don't feel the need to scream that they approve of what you're doing.

When you feel passionate about something, and what you hear over the general hub-bub is somebody screaming "YOU SUCK", it's easy to miss that 99% of the people who are following what you are doing are NOT screaming (or even thinking) the same thing.

I used to own and run a company which did online games and contests. We had hundreds of thousands of participants across the continent. Many days were dominated by a tiny tiny fraction who felt, for one reason or another, that WE SUCKED.

However, we'd do conventions or just meet-ups in cities I was visiting and the one-on-one feedback couldn't have been more different.

Anyway, just a supportive voice reminding you "Illegitimi non carborundum" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegitimi_non_carborundum

Thanks so much for your positive comments. Awesome!

J

[Don Boyer]

One of the problems of the internet (as well as many other forums) is that negativity sounds so much louder only because the tiny minority who act that way tend to yell.

The many many other, more reasonable, people don't feel the need to scream that they approve of what you're doing.

When you feel passionate about something, and what you hear over the general hub-bub is somebody screaming "YOU SUCK", it's easy to miss that 99% of the people who are following what you are doing are NOT screaming (or even thinking) the same thing.

I used to own and run a company which did online games and contests. We had hundreds of thousands of participants across the continent. Many days were dominated by a tiny tiny fraction who felt, for one reason or another, that WE SUCKED.

However, we'd do conventions or just meet-ups in cities I was visiting and the one-on-one feedback couldn't have been more different.

Anyway, just a supportive voice reminding you "Illegitimi non carborundum" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegitimi_non_carborundum

These are some of the wisest words I've read anywhere on this or any other forum.

Did I mention we're glad to have you here? 

[Casual Pixels]

Thanks. It's a very busy time for me at the moment, but I hope to be able to participate more fully soon.

Cheers!

[Justin O.]

Jackson Robinson's most recent kickstarter project closed today at just over a whopping 100k in funds generated for the project!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1722808047/sherlock-holmes-a-playing-card-deck

Those of you that backed are really in for a treat with what has turned into an amazing project!

[Don Boyer]

Jackson Robinson's most recent kickstarter project closed today at just over a whopping 100k in funds generated for the project!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1722808047/sherlock-holmes-a-playing-card-deck

Those of you that backed are really in for a treat with what has turned into an amazing project!

I hope you don't mind, but I moved your topic to merge it with the existing topic in the Playing Card Plethora.  It's more appropriate there.

For simplicity's sake we try keeping decks to one topic in the PCP and, if the designer brought it to us in the early pre-launch/planning stages, one topic in the Design/Dev board.

[Casual Pixels]

A U.S. Federal Judge has just placed into the public domain all Sherlock Holmes elements published prior to 1923.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/sherlock-holmes-is-in-the-public-domain-american-judge-rules/?src=twrhp&_r=3

[Don Boyer]

A U.S. Federal Judge has just placed into the public domain all Sherlock Holmes elements published prior to 1923.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/sherlock-holmes-is-in-the-public-domain-american-judge-rules/?src=twrhp&_r=3

To be more accurate, they weren't "placed" in the public domain by the judge.  They were ruled as already being in the public domain.  No work made prior to 1923 is protected under US Copyright Law any longer (a law that's been giving USPC headaches since much of its most popular intellectual property was created before then).  The ruling stated that only those works created since that time up to Conan Doyle's death are protected, and they contain some additional information about the Holmes character - so information exclusive to those works is still protected.

Depending on whether or not a Conan Doyle work was written by himself or as a commissioned work for a company (who then possesses the copyright), the length of copyright will vary.  For non-commissioned works for which he held the copyright, they all went into the public domain not later than 7 July 2000, 70 years following the author's death.  For works commissioned by a company who then became the copyright holder, copyright lasts for the shorter of these two terms:
1) 95 years after publication of the work, or
2) 120 years after creation of the work.

All but one of Conan Doyle's works were published during his lifetime - and the sole exception is his diary of life as a ship's surgeon on an Arctic whaling vessel, a non-fiction piece.  At the very latest, none of his fiction works will remain protected under US Copyright Law by early 2025, 95 years following the publishing date of his final fictional work.

In the United Kingdom, all of Conan Doyle's work is already considered in the public domain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_copyright_law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Arthur_Conan_Doyle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Conan_Doyle_bibliography

[newtsgames]

Another great deck by Jackson!  He sure likes to add the "stretch" decks to his projects.

[JacksonRobinson]

The recent Sherlock rulings are focused on copyright. The Conan Doyle estate still owns many trademarks that still give the protection for a lot of stuff.

[Don Boyer]

The recent Sherlock rulings are focused on copyright. The Conan Doyle estate still owns many trademarks that still give the protection for a lot of stuff.

To defend Sherlock Holmes under trademark law is difficult - any "non-standard" version of the character, and there have been quite a few over the years, would weaken and dilute a claim of trademark status.  It's the big reason USPC Legal went hairy ape-nuts and started barring people from using much of their deck art (aside from the standard faces) in an altered form of any kind.

Ellusionist was forced to redesign many of their gaff cards when they made recent printings of their gaff decks which were based on the Bicycle Rider Back.  It's also why they shifted away from focusing on those decks as much and made the Artifice deck their go-to deck.  But even there, the USPC Legal folks balked at a gaff card that bore a resemblance to Chap-Stick lip balm - so USPC found another printer who managed to pretty accurately match the card quality, though the tuck box was a bit flimsier.

I'd call that a bad move on USPC's part.  Now one of their bigger custom deck customers knows they can choose another printer whenever they want, perhaps even abandoning USPC altogether.

But now I'm just rambling...

[jmrock]

Jackson's decks do just get better and better as time goes on… The artistry and high design of these decks are really unparalleled… I don't want to sound melodramatic, but there is not a designer making playing cards today that is in the same league as Jackson… Period…  Incredible group of decks once again… The add ons and additional decks carry the theme, but are original enough as to make them unique and highly desirable… Great work once again Jackson… Looks like you're going to hit another home run out of the park, and from what it looks like you are going to crush your next few visits up to bat as well… Wishing you continued success… You truly deserve all of the accolades that you're receiving…

[DJT]

Jackson's decks do just get better and better as time goes on… The artistry and high design of these decks are really unparalleled… I don't want to sound melodramatic, but there is not a designer making playing cards today that is in the same league as Jackson… Period…  Incredible group of decks once again… The add ons and additional decks carry the theme, but are original enough as to make them unique and highly desirable… Great work once again Jackson… Looks like you're going to hit another home run out of the park, and from what it looks like you are going to crush your next few visits up to bat as well… Wishing you continued success… You truly deserve all of the accolades that you're receiving…

I agree he is a great designer and I would argue he knows how focus his designs in the right way and subject matter.

I personally don't fancy the SH deck that much, I thought the federal 52 v1/v2 are all time classics. Don't think the SH decks are quite to that standard, but he has a knack for picking card subjects. I think the military decks will be interesting.

[Nurul]

I don't want to sound melodramatic, but there is not a designer making playing cards today that is in the same league as Jackson… Period…

I disagree. Although Jackson is Effing amazing, I think Uusi are up there in the same league. Sure, they have different art styles, but their stuff is breathtaking. Jackson is just bad ass though, and these decks are my favourite of his, his detail in his work are just out if this world.
I hope Jackson and Uusi do a collaboration sometime in the future.

[BiggerDee]

I personally put Jackson, Randy Butterfield, and Paul Carpenter into their own league, albeit with different design styles. I would buy bricks of decks for future projects, sight unseen, from any of them. Don't get me wrong, there are other amazing decks out there from talented designers, but these three consistently go above and beyond, and I'm happy to reward their efforts with my money. I will be first in line for the Army deck, and any other decks that are coming down the line from these talented guys.

Jackson set the bar for himself VERY high with Fed52. All we ask is that he release decks just as popular, about once every two weeks. No pressure Jackson, right? ;-)

Sorry to jump off topic a bit there.

[CBJ]

Sweet Mary Mother of God!!!  These look amazing!!!!

Update from Jackson:

"This morning I got a envelope from USPCC with samples of the Sherlock Tuck cases, and HOLY SMOKES!!! These turned out exponetially better than I could have hoped. They look absolutley amazing and the picture DO NOT do the tucks justice.

USPCC is hand applying all of the numbered seal this week, and we should be very close to delivery of the decks to me. MAN I CAN'T WAIT to have these in my hands!!!

Enjoy."







Bakerstreet Edition


















Limited Edition Bakerstreet















Holmes Edition












Moriarty Edition















Hound of the Baskervilles Edition












WOW WOW WOW!



CBJ

[Shade]

All I can do is repeat CBJ, Wow!!! Wow!!!

I was not a big fan of the original Bakerstreet back & Tuck art, but the addition of the embossing make these tucks abosolutely Awesome. I  really love the limited tuck's embossed gold metallics.

The Hounds Tuck looks good but embossing all the scroll work without any color highlights is a little over kill.  I think I would have like it better flat with Red Mettalic similar to the Whispering Imps. Maybe emboss just the BH & Hound seals.

Once again Jackson pulls out all the stops and takes the design over the top. Great Work!!

[bamabenz]

I wish I had uncut prints of these tucks.

[JacksonRobinson]

I wish I had uncut prints of these tucks.

Well.... good thing I ordered uncut sheets of all the tuck cases. LOL.  It was something that I did after the Kickstarter so backers don't jump down my throat too fast. I order 50 uncut tucks of each and they will be for sale on my website along with the rest of the Holmes stuff in late April I'm guessing.

[MrMollusk]

Oh my god. Those look AMAZING.

[bamabenz]

Jackson,

Have you thought of creating a series of tucks for classic playing cards?
Aristocrats, Bees, Tally-Ho, Aviation, ...
I'd buy them and throw away the stock tucks.

Add a diptych set of jokers and Shazam, you got a blockbuster!

It would not be as awesome as a complete deck, but it would be fun for us collectors -- a cool mini project to play with?

/bama

[AnynAllCards]

Looks like a came to the party too late to be able to snag one of these amazing looking decks off KS.  I only hope that some day I may be lucky enough to stumble onto one. 

[Nurul]

Looks like a came to the party too late to be able to snag one of these amazing looking decks off KS.  I only hope that some day I may be lucky enough to stumble onto one.

I'm pretty certain he'll be selling them on his website, as he did with his fed 52 project.
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http://kings-wild-project.myshopify.com

[newtsgames]

Got mine today.  Great job Jackson!

[JacksonRobinson]

If you visit my site today, for the Sherlock Holmes product release, be sure to use the discount code

AE&UC

for 10% off your entire order on Sherlock Products. It is only good until monday so take advantage!

[Wilko]

Have I missed them? Been refreshing since 5pm GMT (12 central?) hope I haven't missed out!

[bhong]

Have I missed them? Been refreshing since 5pm GMT (12 central?) hope I haven't missed out!

As of now, you've got about another 20ish minutes left to go before the release.

[Wilko]

Damn it. Got my times wrong. I need to go out as well!!  Can't believe it!!

[Wilko]

So pissed off. Had the decks in my cart and every time I go to check out it says there unavailable. It still lets me go back and select them again!

[bhong]

So pissed off. Had the decks in my cart and every time I go to check out it says there unavailable. It still lets me go back and select them again!

Sorry about that. It could simply and unfortunately be that there are a lot of people on the site now. I know quite a few people have been waiting for the sale to go up to grab everything. I can say that Jackson has not put up the remainder of his Sherlock stock on the site. He's kept some stock in reserve to cover any potential Kickstarter issues so those will most likely go up for sale, too, once a suitable time frame as passed. It's why the Uncut Sheet of Playing cards aren't up on the site.

[tyl3r]

Thanks for the discount code Jackson! Was bummed out when I realized I had missed the kickstarter, but now have managed to get the decks I wanted today, along with the v2 Moriarty kickstarter.

Can't wait to receive them!

[rousselle]

The Holmes coins appear to be sold out. Alas.

[bhong]

The Holmes coins appear to be sold out. Alas.

Unfortunately, Jackson didn't have any leftover coins after all the Kickstarter fulfilment are done with. The coins (both Sherlock and Hounds) are on re-order and will appear once Jackson has got them.

[rousselle]

Oh, excellent.

Please be sure to let us know when they come in!

Thanks!

[Wilko]

Does anyone know if any re-sellers or shops will be carrying complete sets of these (including the ltd ed Baker Street).
I missed out. I know its my own fault for not backing the KS campaign.
I also didn't manage to get the decks on the release on Saturday.
I'm just after 1 complete set.

[Don Boyer]

Does anyone know if any re-sellers or shops will be carrying complete sets of these (including the ltd ed Baker Street).
I missed out. I know its my own fault for not backing the KS campaign.
I also didn't manage to get the decks on the release on Saturday.
I'm just after 1 complete set.

They're not going to sell for retail prices if you do find them in a shop - you'll be paying aftermarket prices.

[Nurul]

Does anyone know if any re-sellers or shops will be carrying complete sets of these (including the ltd ed Baker Street).
I missed out. I know its my own fault for not backing the KS campaign.
I also didn't manage to get the decks on the release on Saturday.
I'm just after 1 complete set.

I've dropped you an email

[Rob Wright]

Only a few days left to win a set of these cards

Go here and pick a card, if you haven't already.
Who wants to win a deck of cards.........actually 4 decks of cards?