Golden Spike Bicycle® Playing Cards
A project in Aurora, Aurora, CO by Jody Eklund000days
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A playing card series by Jody Eklund inspired by the building of the 1st Transcontinental Railroad.
Backers: 769
Average Pledge Per Backer: $59
Funded: $45,608 of $18,000
Dates: Jun 30th -> Aug 4th (35 days)
Project By: Jody Eklund
Backers: 769
Average Pledge Per Backer: $59
Funded: $45,608 of $18,000
Dates: Jun 30th -> Aug 4th (35 days)
Project By: Jody Eklund
$45,608
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 4 @ 11:01 -0400 GMT
253%
of goal
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Latest News
21 Hours To Go! 
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are 35 days later and we made it! Thank you for your support, your criticism, and critique… all of which have strengthened me and sharpened me. First, let me say that I have loved making these decks for all of you. I feel a great amount of... (Read More)
Historical Bios: Shoshone Squaw
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Historical Bio: Shoshone Squaw The Queen of Diamonds is depicted by a Shoshone Squaw. During the building of the Transcontinental Railroad indian attacks caused the loss of hundreds of lives and further ran up the cost of building. In Nebraska and... (Read More)
Black Ink Edition Limited to 1500
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Historical Bios: Jack Casement
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Historical Bio: John CasementThe Jack of Spades is depicted by John Casement. John Casement was hired by Grenville Dodge to direct the construction crews of the Union Pacific Railroad. John’s brother Daniel was also hired to handle construction... (Read More)
Black Ink! I really want this deck!
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
New Card Reveal! Actually 5 New Cards!
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Alright! It's that time again. Time for some new card reveals. This time around I need to play catchup, so I am revealing a total of 5 cards. A couple of the cards I had to redo. The Jack of Spades and The Jack of Hearts had to be switched. I... (Read More)
Historical Bios: Leland Stanford
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The King of Hearts is depicted by Leland Stanford, the President of the Central Pacific Railroad. Like many who moved the Transcontinental Railroad forward Leland first made his mark during the Gold Rush. Tired of being a lawyer he left the... (Read More)
Just Opened Up Some More Signed Tiers!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Free Collectors Box with a purchase of 2 Black Ink Decks! Plus some add-ons.
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! So as promised, for those who purchased at least 2 Black Ink Editions during it's run, will get 1 FREE collector's box with your 2 Black Ink Decks. This will be limited to only one Free box per backer. Of course you can purchase as... (Read More)
$40,000 REACHED! Black Ink Deck is Sold Out
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, I'm kind of sad, no more Black Ink Decks left. Great job guys! I will be posting the add-ons for the Black Deck soon and confirming with everyone they are getting a Black Ink Edition deck. (Read More)
Black Ink Limited Edition Almost Gone! Cut off is at $40,000
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
JUST $800 LEFT UNTIL THE BLACK INK IS CLOSED!Wow! We have blown through all of the stretch goals. One more still left standing. Sorry if I have not answered your messages. There are a lot of messages to go through and I have some other deadlines... (Read More)
Wow! This has blown all my expectations! Get them before $40,000!
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I didn't think I would be here writing this update this quickly. I know many of you have been wondering how I know when I will hit the 1000 deck mark. Well, it will be around $40,000. If you have not put in your order for the Black Ink decks yet, I... (Read More)
Just Opened Up the Signed Four Pack for 10 more backers!
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Pledge $52 or more 60 backers Limited reward (10 left of 70) (SIGNED) FOUR PACK: (2) “BICYCLE” branded Golden Spike deck - (2) “GOLD” edition decks -- Only the Gold Edition deck is numbered (Read More)
Black Ink Limited Edition-1000 Decks Never to be reprinted
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! So, I got to tell you, I am pretty excited to let you in on my little surprise. I have been wanting to do a Gold on Black deck since the beginning. I knew I had to pass a certain point in our funding in order to do it. Once we hit... (Read More)
Reached $25,000!!!!
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Wow! We went from $23,000 to $25,000 much faster than I anticipated. As promised, the Gold Edition Jokers have been unlocked and will now replace the Bicycle Jokers. Don't worry, the Bicycle Jokers are just that, Bicycle, and they... (Read More)
Historical Bios: Mr. and Mrs. Grenville Dodge
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! So, here is another installment of the history of the characters behind the cards. I want to just thank my wife for all her hard work on these. She has done an amazing job, with being able to juggle a part-time job that she has to get... (Read More)
Oh, One More Thing...A Companion Book
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I know many of you have been asking for a companion book. It took me a while to get a good source and then a little longer to design it. The size of the book will be 4" by 5 1/2" and will have 36 pages featuring all of the illustrated characters in... (Read More)
Just Opened Up Some Signed Tiers!
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, just thought you might want to know, I just opened up some limited signed tiers. I changed up some of the FREE Add-ons. Go take a look. You might want to get some before they are all gone. Jody (Read More)
MAJOR UPDATE!!!!
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
New Card Reveal: Jack of Clubs New Card Reveal: Bicycle Minor Joker Collector's BoxFREE with only these tiers: (Signed) Four Pack (Signed) East Meets West (Signed) Split Brick Dealer CoinFREE with only these tiers: (Signed) Four Pack (Signed)... (Read More)
Historical Bio: Soiled Dove
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The Queen of Spades is depicted by a “Soiled Dove.” The Soiled Doves were the “working women” of the Union Pacific side of the Transcontinental Railroad. As the Railway moved forward towns were created and became THE place for workers to... (Read More)
New Card Reveal! Gold Edition Jokers (To be Unlocked at $25,000)
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! The Golden Spike Playing Cards are funded! I can't begin to tell you how excited I am. Thank you for your support. So, what next? Well, what I would like to do is to do some special Jokers just for the Gold Edition deck. There will be... (Read More)
Gold Edition Signature and Kicktraq Ad
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who wanted to know what my signature will look like, here is a mockup of my signature on the Gold Edition Tuck. Up on Kicktraq today!So, I made this ad to go up on Kicktraq and wanted to show it to everyone. Kicktraq ad Bicycle Blackout... (Read More)
Time-Lapse Video of the Ace of Diamonds
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I just thought you might like to see me in action. I posted a video on the Kickstarter page for your viewing pleasure (Read More)
Historical Bios: Thomas Durant
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
King of Spades: Thomas Durant The King of Spades is depicted by Thomas Durant, the Vice President of the Union Pacific Railroad. Durant was responsible for procuring legislation, land, and funding through stocks, to push the Union Pacific Railroad... (Read More)
New Card Reveal! Joker #1, The Queen of Clubs and one Ad Card
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We just made $17,000! Only $1,000 more to go until we are fully funded!Please keep sharing this project and getting the word out. There is so many things I have planned after the funding, but I can't reveal anything until then, so keep chug'n towards... (Read More)
New Card Reveal! The King of Clubs
July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
New King of Clubs King of Clubs: General Greenville M. DodgeIntroducing.... General Dodge. Out of all the images in this deck this has to be my favorite. I hope you like the way it turned out too. We'll be posting the General's historical bio... (Read More)
Historical Bios: The Union Pacific 119
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Ace of Spades: Union Pacific, Steam Engine 119 Click here to view detail image The Ace of Spades is depicted by the Union Pacific Steam Engine No. 119. The 119 was one of the two trains involved in the famous meeting of east meeting west, but... (Read More)
Gold Backer-Canceled!
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, so I just realized that I can't do the Gold Backer, because it is considered a contest. But, we would love for you to get the word out. Every backers help is greatly needed. Sorry, I don't want this project to be in jeopardy for accidentally... (Read More)
So It Begins
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! Thanks for a GREAT FIRST DAY! I’ve enjoyed talking with you throughout the day via comments and personal messages. Your support and encouragement has meant a ton! I have some great plans for this project and I can't wait to share... (Read More)
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