Protected Pack

A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Bracks Collective
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A passion project, custom illustrated playing card deck featuring threatened, near endangered, critical and extinct species.
Backers: 350
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33

Funded: $11,518 of $9,355
Dates: Aug 2nd -> Sep 1st (30 days)
Project By: Bracks Collective
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Latest News

Big Reveal! See the Protected Pack Jokers

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We thought it was important to include a couple of extinct animals in the deck as a reminder that the rest of the species need our attention and conservation efforts. The Jokers felt like the perfect place for this, so we picked the Dodo and Wooly... (Read More)

We hit the first stretch goal - fancy paper for everyone!

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
As designers, we tend to nerd out about paper stocks. Don't even get us started when it comes to talking about a nice varnish or a funky dieline. This is why we're so excited to upgrade the everyone's decks to USPCC's premium paper stock!  Here's... (Read More)

Protected Pack is 100% Funded!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing news! Thanks to all of our generous backers, we have reached our goal of $9,355. We are so excited and humbled by your support. As promised, here's an exclusive sneak peek at one of our Kings, the Narwhal! We mentioned a few updates ago that... (Read More)

New Limited Reward Available!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We sold out of the limited edition uncut sheets so quickly that we've had several requests for another option that has the cards displayed. Now, you can add on a 13x19 inch poster that has all of the cards featured, and is signed by the artists!... (Read More)

We're so close to our goal...

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Only $1K to go until our goal is met! We are getting so close to making this deck a reality, and we couldn't be more excited about it. We have an exclusive reveal of a King planned for when we hit the fully funded mark, and more reveals planned if... (Read More)

A Closer Look at the Four of Spades

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This squishy axolotl is ready for a close up! The axolotl is a neotenic salamander known as a walking fish. It’s actually an amphibian, not a fish, and is related to the tiger salamander. Whatever you want to call them, they’re too cute, and this... (Read More)

Backers get exclusive sneak peeks (that means you!)

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

The Details are in the Deck

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we wanted to share a little more information about the details of the deck. While we are all fans of card games, Cassie is our resident expert on the significance/meanings of traditional playing card features. She made sure that we... (Read More)

We've added some new rewards...

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If you head over to the reward tiers, you'll notice we added a few new options. You can now select vinyl stickers as an "add on" to receive 1 of 6 different designs. We also have a limited amount of signed cards and species prints available as tier... (Read More)

Kickstarter has named Protected Pack as a "Project We Love"

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Cue the happy dances... Kickstarter has decided to feature the Protected Pack as a "Project We Love". This is their way of highlighting "brilliant examples of creativity". We are so flattered that Kickstarter thinks this project is worth sharing, and... (Read More)

Incredible start! We're so grateful to have you as our supporters

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for backing our project from Day 1! We can't thank you enough for the support you've given us, and we're glad to know you're just as excited about this project as we are. This deck has been is the works since way back in January, so it's... (Read More)

International Shipping

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your interest in our project! We have done our best to estimate international shipping costs. However, if you send us a message with your country, we will calculate costs for your specific location and adjust if necessary.  (Read More)

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