Papa’s Got a Brand New Hobby–Collecting Playing Cards on Kickstarter

Federal 52 Playing Cards by Jackson Robinson

Federal 52 Playing Cards by Jackson Robinson

     So, I’m probably not setting off any alarms at the NSA by admitting that I like to collect stuff. I’m not saying I set out to expand my collecting horizons, but let’s face it, I’m not exactly a tough sell.

     Recently, while cruising Kickstarter, I came across the Federal 52 (Part 2) playing card deck by Jackson Robinson (an example from the deck is pictured above).  I think my jaw literally hung open while I perused the beautiful artwork showcased on the project page.

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Ummm…More Kickstarter Projects

World War Kaiju graphic novel by Team Kaiju

World War Kaiju graphic novel by Team Kaiju

     Don’t tell my wife, but your man backed three more Kickstarter projects this morning. I was sitting at my desk at work, minding my own business. Then I popped the latest episode of the Comic Geek Speak podcast into my Windows Media Player.  I knew I might be in trouble when I noted the episode title: Kickstarter Campaign Cavalcade!

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The Question Block Lamp on Kickstarter

Question Block Lamp

The Question Block Lamp by 8-Bit Lit…The only question is, “How many am I buying?”

     I’m sitting here watching Nick Wallenda cross the Grand Canyon on a steel cable without a safety net. All I can think about is that old TV commercial, “Where will you be when diarrhea strikes?”   Well, that and what’s shaking on Kickstarter?

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More Kickstarter Goodness–Dice & Call of Cthulhu

Floating Face Metal Dice

Copyright K. Sorensen, 2013

      In case you’re sitting around with a wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket, I’m back with some suggestions upon which you might spend it.

      Lately, with the coming of summer, I’ve been drafted into grilling something almost every night.  My wife is a big fan of grilled corn, which is great, but it takes 30 minutes to cook.  So I often find myself sitting there on the back patio, all alone with iPhone in hand.  What better way to pass the time than checking out what’s shaking on Kickstarter? As a service to you, my loyal readers, I sift through the crap so you don’t have to, and bring you two gotta-have projects from the always mouth-watering “Tabletop Games” category.

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Nerd Cave News: 5-12-2013

Austin Powers

     What’s up Nerds of Planet Earth?  Because you requested it…NO, because you DEMANDED it, I’m back with what’s happening in the It Came From The Nerd Cave corner of the world.

Kickstarter Update

     My first foray into the world of Kickstarter has so far been a success.  Lincoln’s War by Multi-Man Publishing was fully funded and even managed to reach the first stretch goal.  I got an e-mail from MMP today letting me know that I’d be getting a survey soon wherein I get to specify my preferences on the premiums for my funding level.  In particular, I get to pick whether or not I want my Lincoln’s War Tee-Shirt to be the Abraham Lincoln version or the Jefferson Davis version.

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Welcome to Kickstarter–Lincoln’s War

Lincoln's War by Multi-Man Publishing

Lincoln’s War by Multi-Man Publishing

     I’ve mentioned that I’m something of a “late-adopter” when it comes to new technology.  Often, my worldview can be summed up by the saying, “I fear change.” But sooner or later, when I can’t ignore the chatter about something, I’ll go check it out.

     Such is the case with Kickstarter. If you’re not familiar with the website, it’s basically a site set up to allow “crowd funding” of a huge variety of creative projects. It’s pretty simple–you find a project that appeals to you, then you pledge a certain amount of money. The more you pledge, the more you get. IF the project meets the minimum funding requirement set by the creator(s). There’s also something called “stretch goals” which is bonus swag and/or content if a project get’s funded beyond the original goal.

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