Federal 52 - A NEW Bicycle Playing Card Deck

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Jackson Robinson
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Federal 52 - A NEW Bicycle Playing Card Deck designed by Jackson Robinson inspired by US bank notes and currency.
Backers: 2798
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $149,156 of $7,990
Dates: Mar 13th -> Apr 22nd (40 days)
Project By: Jackson Robinson
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Latest News

The Secret to Running a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

July 24th - via: ptmoney.com
What is the difference between a successful Kickstarter campaign and one that isn’t? Jackson Robinson seems to be the right person to answer that question. (Read More)

Money makes Money and that's Money

June 21st - via: crowdfundica.com
Jackson Robinson does good work. His last Kickstarter project, an amazing hand-drawn card deck inspired by money, finished with $149,156, and, as promised during that campaign, he's launched a sequel to that project. (Read More)

Federal 52 Part 2 playing cards now on Kickstarter

June 16th - via: doobybrain.com
I’ve become very weary of Kickstarter projects lately, but Jackson Robinson seems to deliver (remember his first project – Federal 52?). Here’s the 2nd part of his gorgeous Federal 52 playing card project, inspired by currency design. (Read More)

My last request!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys you have been so amazingly awesome throughout this campaign. I would be lying if I were to tell you that I didn't want US to break kickstarter records and for the Federal 52 to become the highest grossing deck project to date.  As I'm... (Read More)

Last 24 Hour Reward Poker Chips!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys to celebrate the last 24 hours of the campaign I am happy to release two commemorative Federal 52 & Gold Certificate Poker Chips. They have no numeric value on them, but would make great dealer coins. They are casino quality 39 mm... (Read More)

New Gold Certificate Joker!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I am happy to release the final joker design. In each of the the two deck designs (Federal 52 & Gold Certificate) you will find that they have unique jokers. Each deck has a feminine joker represented by a allegorical lady and a masculine joker... (Read More)

Very First Federal 52 Drawing!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

A Few Card revisions, More shout outs.

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Wanted to show you a few of the latest card revisions. First of is the the revamped King of Hearts. He looked a little "Planet of the Apes" so brought him closer to the original note engraving. I also added the scroll work with the Latin phrase... (Read More)

New Card!!! Ace Of Hearts.

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm gonna make this quick because I have a lot of stuff to get in this update. I happy to reveal the Ace of Hearts. I'm have pictured below both the Federal 52 ace on the left and the Gold Cert Ace on the right. Click here for high res Here is the... (Read More)

Info Card. More Thanks!

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Man you guys are awesome! Thank you so much for you awesome support. I have been getting a huge request to include an "Info Card" with the deck. I wanted to officially let everyone know that I will be using add card slot for this purpose. This card... (Read More)

5 Days Left! New Card, Jack of Diamonds

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! You guys are awesome! Your support is incredible. Thank you for an amazing past few days. Thank you so much for being patient with me as I answer everyones questions coming to the end. I am happy to release the next card, the Jack of Diamonds.... (Read More)

The Dream, The Kings Wild Project.

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
So when my brother Taylor and I set down to shoot the interview portion of my Kickstarter video we just sat down and started talking. After about 2 hours of shooting and talking my brother had tons of footage. My brother is an incredible story... (Read More)

Federal 52 and Gold Certificate Bicycle decks. A lot of money used to create them. Interview to the creator, Jackson Robinson

April 16th - via: maxplayingcards.com
It is for sure one of he coolest designs this year. Jackson Robinson, a young designer full of talent, surprised the playing cards community with his card designs inspired by banknotes. The success has been so high that there are already two designs, Federal 52 and Gold Certificate, in four different decks planed to be produce by USPCC, two of them Bicycle branded. (Read More)

New Card!!! New Tiers!!!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm happy to release another Joker design. This is one of the unique joker designs for the Gold Certificate Deck. Each Deck has a feminine and masculine Joker. There is really no reasoning behind it, just because There are so many cool designs that I... (Read More)

Quipsologies: Vol. 76 | No. 51

April 15th - via: underconsideration.com
Deck of cards inspired by US bank notes and currency by Jackson Robinson. Currently on Kickstarter. Funny and serious video. (Read More)

New Card!!! Jack of Hearts

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers! Thank you so much for your support and great response to unbranded decks. Also thank you even more for being patient with me and my pledge and add on system. I just got word back from the Department of Confusing Pledge Rewards Systems... (Read More)

Enter Unbranded Decks! Home Stretch

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, my incredibly awesome backers. The Unbranded decks are officially live and open to add on. Its pretty simple just add $11 for every extra deck you want. At the end of the campaign you will be able to specify what decks you want and how many you... (Read More)

Unbranded Decks Go Live on Friday!!! King of Diamonds!

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok so I've got everything lined out with my manufacturer USPCC, and we are ready to go, on the Unbranded Decks. I've changed my approach on how I'm going to handle the Unbranded decks. My tiers are already way to confusing so I'm not going to add... (Read More)

Federal 52 Deck

April 11th - via: thedieline.com
Designer, Jackson Robinson shared this beautiful design created from labor of love with us. Check out the US currency inspired design, the Kickstarer Video, and a time lapse of the inking process of the Ace of Heart after the jump! (Read More)

New Card!!! Joker 2

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys I'm still working out some details with the manufacturer to make the UN branded set happen so keep checking back for their release. In the mean time I am happy to release the newest card design, The Second Joker. Thank you again for you... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal Idea!!! New Card!!! Queen of Hearts

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Final Original Development Inking / Ace of Spades

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Big News & A Token of Commitment

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

New Cards!!! King & Queen of Clubs / Silver Deck Plan?

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

New Card!!! The first of two Jokers!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we did it we past the half way point. I am so excited and thankful for all of the wonderful support I have been getting from you guys. Thank you so much and thank you in advance for all of the support you are going to give me the last half of... (Read More)

Giclee Prints & New Friends

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve been getting a ton of requests to do prints of the Aces, Court Cards, and even the Backs. I already have two Screen Printed Poster available, but posters can be limiting because I have to choose one or two cards to single out due to order... (Read More)

New Card!!! Jack of Spades.

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is my newest card design, the Jack of Spades. It was a little hard to find the right portraits that were in profile to represent the one eyed jacks. For those that may not be familiar with American Histrory the Jack of Spades is played by the... (Read More)

KingsWildProject.com Up and running!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Hand Inked Aces, Hand Pencil Aces!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
You may have noticed that early on in the campaign I had 4 Ace of Spades pencils and Inkings available. I'm happy to announce that I am making 12 Pencils and 12 Inkings available. These hand drawn images are on 11 x 15 archival vellum and will be... (Read More)

Silver Certificate Teaser!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys wanted to give you guys a little Silver Certificate Teaser! $85,000 Here we come! Click Here to view a higher resolution image  (Read More)

The Beginnings of the Federal 52

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a pretty special update. When I originally got the idea for the Federal 52 Deck I created two huge inkings on vellum that measure around 24" x 36". I did these inkings when my plan was to try to hand draw every card and do NO work on the... (Read More)

New Card! Queen of Spades

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! Thank you so much for another great day! Her is my next card design, The Queen of Spades, featuring a elegant and early rendition of Lady Liberty. Thank you again to all of my awesome backers for all of your support. Regards Jackson... (Read More)

New Card!!! Thoughts for Next Stretch Goal!

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers! Man awesome day yesterday! I'm so glad you guys liked the Gold Certificate Deck. I was so excited to release that deck. Here is the newest card design, The Jack of Clubs. Click here to see higher resolution image Next Stretch Goal Idea:... (Read More)

40K!!!! Enter Gold Certificate Deck!!!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU so much guys for your awesome support!!! I'm happy to release the Gold Certificate Deck! Click to see higher resolution image Click to see higher res image Here are some of the new pledge tiers to look out for: 1. 1 Gold Cert Deck $11 +$7... (Read More)

Here is the Bicycle Version for compare.

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys. I woke up and had time to finish out the Bicycle version of the new box design so everyone could compare. FYI: If we go this route I will be change the spider web design behind the Bicycle Logo High Res of Box High Res of Box Flat  (Read More)

New Fed 52 Box Design!!! & Deck & Card Specs

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok we have a few things to chat about. Things are rolling along right on schedule. Because of all of the awesome comments and input from everyone, I'm happy to release the new direction for the Federal 52 Box design. Change List: 1. Dropped the... (Read More)

The Paradigm - a new way to view our world - Kickass Kickstarter! Federal 52 playing cards by...

March 22nd - via: theparadigm.tumblr.com
Kickass Kickstarter! Federal 52 playing cards by Jackson Robinson (Read More)

Federal 52: Playing Cards Inspired By US Currency

March 20th - via: suburbanmen.com
Federal 52 is a playing card deck designed by Jackson Robinson. This beautifully crafted deck is inspired by US bank notes and currency. Recently launched at the crowd funding site, Kickstarter, the campaign was seeking $7.9k in funding and has already surpassed over $27k. The cards are beautifully designed and a lot of thought has been put into the concept and the development of the deck. (Read More)

Federal 52 | Behind the Curtain

March 15th - via: loopcuts.com
With likely one of the most exciting projects to hit Kickstarter in a long time, we had to catch up with Jackson Robinson from Kings Wild Project for a Q&A. This article was put together on day two of his campaign, having already hit 100% funding. There is a lot of exciting history and passion within this project as a whole so we hope you enjoy it. (Read More)

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