Biweekly Update – September 28, 2025
7 months ago
– Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 03:50:42 PM
Oops! Missed my Friday deadline by a day. Had this drafted yesterday but forgot to hit publish… Thanks for your patience, and as always, I appreciate those of you keeping me honest with gentle reminders.
There’s not much new to report this week. I’m still waiting on the latest prototype of the outer box to arrive from our manufacturer. Each round of revisions takes time to produce, and international shipping continues to be slow. Once the new sample is in hand, I’ll review it immediately and hopefully be able to move forward with final production.
Even though things are quiet on the surface, the project is still progressing in the background. I remain committed to keeping these updates coming—on time (ideally!)—so you’re never left in the dark.
Next update will be posted on Friday, October 11.
Thanks again for your continued support and understanding.
With gratitude, David
Biweekly Update – September 13, 2025
8 months ago
– Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 04:15:44 PM
Hi everyone,
Just checking in for our regular update. I don’t have any major news to share this time—things are still in motion, but moving slowly.
I’m currently waiting on the next version of the outer box prototype to arrive from our manufacturer. These iterations always take time due to production and international shipping delays. Once it’s in hand, I’ll evaluate it and hopefully give the green light for final production.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks on my end juggling work and life, but this project remains a priority and I’m committed to keeping you updated—even when there’s not a lot of new movement to report.
Thanks again for your continued patience and support. I’ll be back with the next update on Friday, September 27.
With gratitude,
David
Biweekly Update – August 31, 2025
8 months ago
– Sun, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:42:02 AM
Hi everyone,
Apologies for the delay in posting this update—I'm a couple of days behind schedule, and I appreciate those of you who reached out to check in.
Progress continues on the outer box packaging. We’re still working closely with our new manufacturer to finalize the dimensions and construction. Each prototype iteration takes time to produce, and shipping samples internationally has proven to be a slow process, but we’re moving forward with steady, if incremental, progress.
Thank you again for your continued support and understanding. I’ll be back with the next update on Friday, September 13, with hopefully more concrete news to share.
With gratitude,
David
Vanda Playing Cards
Biweekly Update – August 15, 2025
9 months ago
– Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 09:35:31 AM
Hi everyone,
Just a quick check-in to keep you in the loop on progress.
We’re continuing to make small steps forward—there’s been some ongoing back-and-forth with the manufacturer of the outer box as we refine final details. It’s slow, but we’re moving in the right direction.
We’re also still waiting on delivery of the playing cards from the US Playing Card Company, which should be arriving soon.
A few backers have asked why I'm not going to ship out partial rewards earlier (i.e., orders that don’t include the box set). The reason is that splitting fulfillment into phases would significantly increase our shipping and handling costs. Our fulfillment partner is set up to process everything in a single batch, which helps keep things streamlined and cost-effective. That’s why we’ll be shipping all rewards during the same window, once everything is in hand.
Thank you again for your continued patience. I’ll be back with another update in two weeks—on Friday, August 29—with any new developments.
With gratitude,
David
Vanda Playing Cards
A Long Overdue Check-In
9 months ago
– Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 04:48:06 PM
Hi everyone,
I owe you all a long overdue update, and a sincere thank you for your patience. I know the lack of recent communication has been frustrating, especially as the original April delivery date has come and gone. That silence isn’t reflective of how much I care about this project, or how committed I am to delivering something worthy of your support.
Here’s where things stand now, and what you can expect moving forward:
✅ What’s Done and In-Hand
Tuckboxes for the playing cards are completed and waiting at our warehouse.
All bonus items (including the jumbo deck, collectible coin, enamel pin, and bookmark) are also completed and in storage, ready for final packaging.
A new manufacturer for the outer box has been secured after issues with our original vendor. This new partner is more reliable and responsive, but switching did add to the timeline.
🛠️ In Progress
The playing cards themselves are currently being finalized at the US Playing Card Company and are expected to arrive within the next few weeks.
The outer box packaging is still in the prototyping phase. This has taken much longer than expected due to the complexity of the box, the need for precision in fit and protection, and the back-and-forth nature of international shipping and communication. We're working through final adjustments to ensure it meets the quality bar you and this project deserve.
🎯 What’s Next
Once the outer box dimensions are locked and approved, we’ll move into final production and assembly. My current goal is to have all rewards shipped out before the winter holidays. I’ll share more specific timing in upcoming updates as things are finalized.
📅 Ongoing Updates
Starting Friday, August 15, I’ll be posting biweekly updates (every other Friday) to keep you in the loop, whether there’s a major milestone or just a quick status check. No more radio silence.
I want you to know this project hasn’t been forgotten or pushed aside. It’s remained a top priority amidst a lot of moving parts, and I’m committed to finishing strong and delivering something truly special.
Thank you again for your support, understanding, and patience. If you have any questions, feel free to comment here or send me a message. I’ll be actively checking in and responding.
With gratitude,
David
