Metropolis Picture Gum Trading Cards

A project in Dublin, OH by Todd Riley
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A retro set of period authentic gum cards on the silent film classic - Metropolis
Backers: 85
Average Pledge Per Backer: $141

Funded: $11,988 of $1,927
Dates: Nov 15th -> Dec 15th (31 days)
Project By: Todd Riley
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Latest News

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I've decided to go ahead and unlock the Stretch Goal #8 (Jumbo 5 x 7 Poster Cards #J1). That means everyone who commits to the Master Set will receive a special Jumbo Metropolis movie poster card #J1. It will also be added as a case topper to the Hot... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #7 has been officially unlocked!!!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch goal #7 has officially been unlocked!Everyone who commits to the base set level on up, will now receive a special Metropolis movie poster card #4. This 2 1/2 x 5 1/2-inch card depicts one of the original movie posters. And as a special BONUS,... (Read More)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Another popular item from the Metropolis era was the Candy & Toy box. In addition to some sweet treats, the boxes would often contain a toy or trading card. Sometimes the back of the box had a trading card you were to cut out and collect. Intact... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #6 - UNLOCKED! + ANNOUNCEMENT!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The Machine-Man Outfit card Stretch Goal has officially been unlocked! I have added a new Stretch Goal #7 - Poster Card #4. If we hit it, everyone who commits to the base set level on up, will receive a special Metropolis movie poster card #4. BONUS... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #5 - UNLOCKED!

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Stretch goal #5 has been officially unlocked. Everyone who commits to the base set level on up, will receive a special Metropolis movie poster card #3. Next up is the big one - the homage Man-Machine Outfit card. This will be the rarest... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #4 - UNLOCKED!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch #4 is now officially UNLOCKED! Everyone who commits to the base set level on up, will now receive a special Metropolis movie poster card #2. I know they say that "three's a crowd", but not when you are talking about Metropolis Poster Cards!... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #4 - in sight and Wrapper pics

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch goal #4 (Poster Card #2) is within sight! Meanwhile, the wrappers have been printed. Here is a preview of an uncut press sheet (which looks so cool!), and some of the finished wrappers.  (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3 - UNLOCKED

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch goal #3 has officially been unlocked! Everyone who commits to the base set level on up, will receive the beautiful Metropolis movie poster card #1. Stretch goal #4 is up next and is the 2nd Movie poster card of the set. I'd hate for Poster... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 - UNLOCKED!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch goal #2 is officially unlocked!  Everyone who has pledged for the base set on up, will now receive a special stick of Metropolis gum. Stretch goal #3 - Poster Card #1 is my personal favorite of all the stretch goals. That is one I really... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 - UNLOCKED!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The first stretch goal is now unlocked! All backers now get the yellow Kickstarter promo card added to their pledges! Next up - the super awesome Metropolis themed gum wrapper. People who have seen this one have loved it. Let's see if we can hit this... (Read More)

1st Stretch Goal

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
SO CLOSE!!!!  (Read More)

Fantastic start!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone! We hit our funding goal 2 hours after launch.  (Read More)

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