Project Update – Friday, June 5, 2026
12 days ago
– Fri, Jun 05, 2026 at 03:14:33 PM
Hi everyone,
I wish I had better news to share today, but in the interest of transparency I want to keep you in the loop on where things stand.
Phase 3 Hiccup
As Gamblers Warehouse was working through the final assembly of the Collector's Box Sets, they discovered that the enamel pins (which I had shipped along with all the other components) are missing. We're currently searching the facility to try to locate them, but it's possible they were lost somewhere in transit or during unpacking.
If we're unable to find them, I'll need to have replacements produced, which will add both time and additional expense. As with the sticker situation a few months back, I'll cover these costs personally to keep the project moving forward.
I won't sugarcoat it — it's incredibly frustrating to be this close to the finish line and hit another unexpected obstacle. The pins are the only remaining item holding up the final wave of shipments. Everything else is assembled and ready to go.
I'm actively working to resolve this as quickly as possible and will update you as soon as I have a clear path forward.
Thank you for your continued patience. I know I keep saying it, but I truly mean it...your support through all of these bumps has meant everything.
I'll be back with the next update on Friday, June 19.
With gratitude,
David
Project Update – Friday, May 22, 2026
26 days ago
– Fri, May 22, 2026 at 09:26:38 AM
Hi everyone,
Happy to report that Phase 1 and Phase 2 orders have all shipped, and many of you have already received your decks! It's been great hearing your positive reactions to the final product.
Phase 3 Update (Collector's Box Sets)
Gamblers Warehouse is currently assembling the Collector's Box Sets. Each one is being carefully put together with the serialized hand-signed stickers, and the team is working through the full batch now. Remaining orders are on track to ship out next week!
You'll receive an email with your tracking link once your package is on its way.
We are so close to the finish line. Thank you again for your patience and support throughout this entire journey.
I'll be back with the next update on Friday, June 5.
With gratitude,
David
Project Update – Friday, May 8, 2026
about 1 month ago
– Fri, May 08, 2026 at 01:53:45 PM
Hi everyone,
Quick update for you all today!
Phase 1 & Phase 2 have shipped!
Both waves of orders are out the door, and many of you have already started receiving your packages. I've been absolutely thrilled to hear the positive feedback on the quality of the final product — it means the world to me that the decks have lived up to your expectations after such a long wait.
Phase 3 (Collector's Box Sets)
Box Set orders will be shipping out very soon. You'll receive an email with your tracking link as soon as your package is on its way.
Thank you again for your patience throughout this entire journey. Seeing your reactions as the decks arrive has made every obstacle along the way worth it.
I'll be back with the next update on Friday, May 22.
With gratitude, David
Project Update – Friday, April 24, 2026
about 2 months ago
– Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 10:54:46 AM
Hi everyone,
Time for our biweekly check-in, and I have some very exciting and substantial news to share today!
📦 Phase 1 is Shipping!
The first wave of orders is officially moving out. Phase 1 packages (orders that do not include the Box Set or the Kickstarter Bonus Pack) are being picked up from Gamblers Warehouse today! GW hasn't fully connected their shipping tool back into our BackerKit project just yet, but I've requested they do so ASAP. Once that sync is live, those of you in Phase 1 should start receiving your shipping notification emails with tracking links.
📦 Phase 2 & Phase 3 Timelines
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Phase 2 (Orders with the Bonus Pack but no Box Set): These orders are queued up and should be shipping out next week!
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Phase 3 (Orders with the Collector's Box Set): We are making huge progress here. The final outer packaging has arrived at the facility and it looks absolutely amazing. I'll try to snap and share some photos of the boxes this weekend!
The final missing piece for the Box Sets was the serialized stickers. I'm incredibly happy to announce that Bob Case finished hand-signing the stickers this week and has shipped them directly to Gamblers Warehouse! I expect outer box assembly to commence next week, which means Phase 3 orders will likely begin shipping the following week.
I've attached a behind-the-scenes photo of Bob signing the stickers below!
Thank you all again for your tremendous patience as we finally cross the finish line. It feels great to see these packages leaving the warehouse.
I'll be back with our next scheduled update on Friday, May 8 (though I may pop in sooner to share those box photos).
With gratitude,
David
Project Update – Friday, April 10, 2026
2 months ago
– Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 07:21:27 PM
Hi everyone,
Time for our biweekly check-in, and I finally have some very exciting news to share about fulfillment!
Shipping is Officially Starting in Phases
Because we are still waiting on the final outer magnetic boxes and their matching serialized stickers for the Collector's Box Sets, I didn't want to keep everyone else waiting. To get as many decks into your hands as soon as possible (and to beat an upcoming postage rate increase), I have instructed Gamblers Warehouse to split our fulfillment into three distinct phases.
NOTE: Please double check that your shipping address in Backerkit is correct and current. If it is incorrect and your order is returned, you will need to pay additional postage fees to have it reshipped.
Here is the shipping plan:
📦 Phase 1 (Shipping starting next week)
Orders that do not include the Kickstarter Bonus Pack and do not include a Collector's Box Set are heading out the door! Gamblers Warehouse is prepping these now, and you should receive shipping notification emails starting next week if you fall into this group.
📦 Phase 2 (Shipping by April 20th)
Orders that include the Kickstarter Bonus Pack (but no Box Set) are up next. As I mentioned in the last update, Gamblers Warehouse is printing the corrected CMYK tuckboxes for the Display Decks. Those are expected to be finished next week, at which point this second wave of orders will ship out before April 20th.
📦 Phase 3 (Late April / May)
Orders that include a Collector's Box Set. The outer magnetic boxes are expected to arrive at the facility in the next two weeks. Simultaneously, I am finalizing the custom serialized stickers for the inside and outside of the boxes. It's frustrating that these are the final holdup, but to ensure the utmost quality for this premium item, I'm holding them back until every piece is perfect and ready for assembly.
Thank you all again for sticking with me on this long journey. It feels incredible to finally have some of these decks moving into the mail system, and I can't wait for you to start receiving them.
I’ll be back with updates on the Phase 2 and 3 progress on Friday, April 24.
With gratitude, David
