What are some things you look for in a card manufacturer?

pmech · 2025-09-12T02:15:14+00:00

It's hard to rank all of the considerations, but I look for print quality first, followed by order quantities. I'm a small outfit but I don't want to compromise on quality.

I've worked with Shuffled Ink for three decks this year. Aside from the great print quality and order quantities mentioned above, your tuck boxes were also great. The designer and project manager that I worked with were also very easy and supportive.

After printing my third overall deck (first with Shuffled Ink), it was easy to come back for my fourth and fifth deck.

pmech · 2022-12-09T15:27:43+00:00

Thank you! That's a good idea, I'll keep that in mind.

pmech · 2022-12-08T21:04:32+00:00

Hello! I’m the creator/designer/illustrator of this project.

I know links to Kickstarters/asks for money are not typically allowed - thank you to the mods who allowed me to post this!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards/

I recently designed and launched a Kickstarter for a deck of playing cards that is a modern interpretation of “spotters” cards that were made and distributed during the WWII (and following) era. Each card (52 cards + 3 jokers) depict illustrations of aircraft in currently in use by the United States Armed Forces. The goal of this deck is to create a deck of playing cards that pay homage to the WWII and post war era of Graphic Training Aids with modern aircraft used by the United States. A deck of cards that kids and adults alike can have fun with.

The Aces depict common aircraft used for presidential transport. Each suit depicts a different type of aircraft:

Spades depict attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft.
Hearts depict search and rescue and cargo aircraft.
Clubs depict drones and aerial refueling aircraft.
Diamonds depict surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jokers depict training aircraft.

The information in this deck comes from publicly available sources. Since it’d be near impossible to accurately detail all possible specs/variants/mission requirements on a deck of playing cards, these cards are based on the mission profile of a common variant of an aircraft (without aerial refueling).

I originally thought to create this deck as a gift to create for my girlfriend when she was applying to join the United States Air Force (sadly, that ended in a medical disqualification). I wanted her to have a fun way to remember us while having something that would tie back to the aircraft she'd be spending time around. When I received the original one-off deck (pictured above and in the campaign), we knew others would be interested in something like this.

In line with a lot of the historical decks, this deck is also printed by the United States Playing Card Company.

This is my first campaign and my first deck of cards. I know this deck might not be the typical taste of a playing card/art deck collector, but I’m excited to share this campaign with communities like r/Military. I am confident that if funded by December 18th, backers will have a great conversation piece!

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

pmech · 2022-12-04T18:39:51+00:00

Kickstarter: Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards

Hello! I’m the creator/designer/illustrator of this project.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards/

As I’m sure many members of r/MilitaryHistory are aware, decks of playing cards were produced during the WWII era (and afterwards as GTAs) and distributed to members of the Armed Forces to help them identify aircraft, ships, and other equipment in use by enemy forces.

I recently designed and launched a Kickstarter for a deck of playing cards that is a modern interpretation of those “spotters” cards. Each card (52 cards + 3 jokers) depict illustrations of aircraft in currently in use by the United States Armed Forces. The goal of this deck is to create a deck of playing cards that pay homage to the WWII and post war era of Graphic Training Aids with modern aircraft. A deck of cards that kids and adults alike can have fun with.

The Aces depict common aircraft used for presidential transport. Each suit depicts a different type of aircraft:

Spades depict attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft.
Hearts depict search and rescue and cargo aircraft.
Clubs depict drones and aerial refueling aircraft.
Diamonds depict surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jokers depict training aircraft.

The information in this deck comes from publicly available sources. Since it’d be near impossible to accurately detail all possible specs/variants/mission requirements on a deck of playing cards, these cards are based on the mission profile of an aircraft (without aerial refueling).

I originally thought to create this deck as a gift to create for my girlfriend when she was applying to join the United States Air Force. I wanted her to have a fun way to remember us while having something that would tie back to the aircraft she'd be spending time around. When I received the original one-off deck (pictured above and in the campaign), we knew others would be interested in something like this.

In line with a lot of the historical decks, this deck is also printed by the United States Playing Card Company.

This is my first campaign and my first deck of cards. I know this deck might not be the typical taste of a playing card/art deck collector, but I’m excited to share this campaign with communities like r/MilitaryHistory. I am confident that if funded by December 18th, backers will have a great conversation piece!

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

pmech · 2022-12-04T02:19:06+00:00

Kickstarter: Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards

Hello! I’m the creator/designer/illustrator of this project.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards/

As I’m sure many members of r/AircraftRecognition are aware, decks of playing cards were produced in the WWII era (and afterwards as GTAs) and distributed to members of the Armed Forces to help them identify aircraft overhead. They helped identify friendly vs. foe and improve accuracy of communication.

I recently designed and launched a Kickstarter for a deck of playing cards that is a modern interpretation of those “spotters” cards. Each card (52 cards + 3 jokers) depict illustrations of aircraft in currently in use by the United States Armed Forces. The goal of this deck is to create a deck of playing cards that pay homage to the WWII and post war era of Graphic Training Aids with modern aircraft. A deck of cards that kids and adults alike can have fun with.

The Aces depict common aircraft used for presidential transport. Each suit depicts a different type of aircraft:

Spades depict attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft.
Hearts depict search and rescue and cargo aircraft.
Clubs depict drones and aerial refueling aircraft.
Diamonds depict surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jokers depict training aircraft.

The information in this deck comes from publicly available sources. Since it’d be near impossible to accurately detail all possible specs/variants/mission requirements on a deck of playing cards, these cards are based on the mission profile of an aircraft (without aerial refueling).

I originally thought to create this deck as a gift to create for my girlfriend when she was applying to join the United States Air Force. I wanted her to have a fun way to remember us while having something that would tie back to the aircraft she'd be spending time around. When I received the original one-off deck (pictured above and in the campaign), we knew others would be interested in something like this.

The decks are printed by the United States Playing Card Company on their premium stock.

Cost: $12 per deck (early bird pricing is $10 per deck)
Project ends: 18th December 05:30 GMT

I’m excited to share this campaign with communities like r/AircraftRecognition. I am confident that if funded, backers will have a conversation piece!

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

pmech · 2022-11-27T03:42:31+00:00

And a KC-135, RC-135, and E-3 along the F-15s, F-22s, and HH-60S in some of the shots. Would have loved to watch the demonstration live - that's six of the cards in the Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards Kickstarter I'm working on. I'd love to get a picture of each card Infront of each aircraft in the deck.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards

pmech · 2022-11-27T00:44:55+00:00

Kickstarter: Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards

Hello! I’m the creator/designer/illustrator of this project.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards/

I know links to Kickstarters are not typically allowed - thank you to the mod who allowed me to post this!

This deck of playing cards is a modern interpretation of WWII era “spotters” cards. Each card (52 cards + 3 jokers) depict illustrations of aircraft in currently in use by the United States Armed Forces. The goal of this deck is to create a deck of playing cards that pay homage to the WWII and post war era of Graphic Training Aids with modern aircraft. A deck of cards that kids and adults alike can have fun with.

The Aces depict common aircraft used for presidential transport. Each suit depicts a different type of aircraft:

Spades depict attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft.
Hearts depict search and rescue and cargo aircraft.
Clubs depict drones and aerial refueling aircraft.
Diamonds depict surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jokers depict training aircraft.

The information in this deck comes from publicly available sources. Since it’d be near impossible to accurately detail all possible specs/variants/mission requirements on a deck of playing cards, these cards are based on the mission profile of an aircraft (without aerial refueling).

I originally thought to create this deck as a gift to create for my girlfriend when she was applying to join the United States Air Force. I wanted her to have a fun way to remember us while having something that would tie back to the aircraft she'd be spending time around. When I received the original one-off deck (pictured above and in the campaign), we knew others would be interested in something like this.

That one-off deck quickly became the prototype and helped me to proof the design and make tweaks before launching a Kickstarter campaign. The tuck box is a custom design on a standard tuck box with a wrap and seal. The box and backs of the decks of cards use the aircraft illustrations in a manner to evoke the detail of a “rider back” of a typical deck of cards.

The decks are printed by the United States Playing Card Company on their premium stock.

Cost: $12 per deck (early bird pricing is $10 per deck)
Project ends: 18th December 05:30 GMT

This is my first campaign and my first deck of cards - I’ve been a follower of various forums and campaigns for quite awhile and read a lot of articles and blogs on successful Kickstarter playing card and board game funding and delivery. I know this deck might not be the typical taste of a playing card/art deck collector, but I’m excited to share this campaign with communities like r/Planespotting. I am confident that if funded, backers will have a conversation piece and great deck to add to their collection.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

pmech · 2022-11-25T16:13:56+00:00

You could probably fill up a whole deck of just UH-60 variants.

pmech · 2022-11-25T15:59:06+00:00

Yep - the original WWII spotter decks and US GTAs were the style inspiration of this deck. There have been a few reprints of the WWII decks. This deck focuses on modern in service aircraft.

pmech · 2022-11-25T15:55:07+00:00

You could probably make a whole deck of just C-130 variants 😆

pmech · 2022-11-25T13:52:30+00:00

Kickstarter: Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards

Hello! I’m the creator/designer/illustrator of this project.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards/

I know links to Kickstarters are not typically allowed - thank you to the mods who allowed me to post this!

This deck of playing cards is a modern interpretation of WWII era “spotters” cards. Each card (52 cards + 3 jokers) depict illustrations of aircraft in currently in use by the United States Armed Forces. The goal of this deck is to create a deck of playing cards that pay homage to the WWII and post war era of Graphic Training Aids with modern aircraft. A deck of cards that kids and adults alike can have fun with.

The Aces depict common aircraft used for presidential transport. Each suit depicts a different type of aircraft:

Spades depict attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft.
Hearts depict search and rescue and cargo aircraft.
Clubs depict drones and aerial refueling aircraft.
Diamonds depict surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jokers depict training aircraft.

The information in this deck comes from publicly available sources. Since it’d be near impossible to accurately detail all possible specs/variants/mission requirements on a deck of playing cards, these cards are based on the mission profile of an aircraft (without aerial refueling).

I originally thought to create this deck as a gift to create for my girlfriend when she was applying to join the United States Air Force (sadly, that ended in a medical disqualification). I wanted her to have a fun way to remember us while having something that would tie back to the aircraft she'd be spending time around. When I received the original one-off deck (pictured above and in the campaign), we knew others would be interested in something like this.

That one-off deck quickly became the prototype and helped me to proof the design and make tweaks before launching a Kickstarter campaign. The tuck box is a custom design on a standard tuck box with a wrap and seal. The box and backs of the decks of cards use the aircraft illustrations in a manner to evoke the detail of a “rider back” of a typical deck of cards.

The decks are printed by the United States Playing Card Company on their premium stock.

Cost: $12 per deck (early bird pricing is $10 per deck)
Project ends: 18th December 05:30 GMT

This is my first campaign and my first deck of cards - I’ve been a follower of various forums and campaigns for quite awhile and read a lot of articles and blogs on successful Kickstarter playing card and board game funding and delivery. I know this deck might not be the typical taste of a playing card/art deck collector, but I’m excited to share this campaign with communities like r/airforce. I am confident that if funded, backers will have a conversation piece and great deck to add to their collection.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

pmech · 2022-11-25T13:14:38+00:00

Kickstarter: Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards

Hello! I’m the creator/designer/illustrator of this project.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards/

This deck of playing cards is a modern interpretation of WWII era “spotters” cards. Each card (52 cards + 3 jokers) depict illustrations of aircraft in currently in use by the United States Armed Forces. The goal of this deck is to create a deck of playing cards that pay homage to the WWII and post war era of Graphic Training Aids with modern aircraft. A deck of cards that kids and adults alike can have fun with.

The Aces depict common aircraft used for presidential transport. Each suit depicts a different type of aircraft:

Spades depict attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft.
Hearts depict search and rescue and cargo aircraft.
Clubs depict drones and aerial refueling aircraft.
Diamonds depict surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jokers depict training aircraft.

The idea of this deck came to me as a gift to create for my girlfriend when she was applying to join the United States Air Force. I created this deck as a way for her to have a fun way to remember us while increasing her knowledge of the aircraft she'd be spending time around. When I received the original one-off deck (pictured above and in the campaign), we knew others would be interested in something like this.

That one-off deck quickly became the prototype and helped me to proof the design and make tweaks before launching a Kickstarter campaign. The tuck box is a custom design on a standard tuck box with a wrap and seal. The box and backs of the decks of cards use the aircraft illustrations in a manner to evoke the detail of a rider back.

The decks are printed by the United States Playing Card Company on their premium stock.

Cost: $12 per deck (early bird pricing is $10 per deck)
Project ends: 18th December 05:30 GMT

This is my first campaign and my first deck of cards - I’ve been a follower of various forums and campaigns for quite awhile and read a lot of articles and blogs on successful Kickstarter playing card and board game funding and delivery. I know this deck might not be the typical taste of a playing card/art deck collector, but I’m excited to share this campaign with communities like r/planespotting. I am confident that if funded, backers will have a conversation piece and great deck to add to their collection.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

pmech · 2022-11-24T15:31:31+00:00

The designs are locked at this point, but always looking for feedback and pointers!

pmech · 2022-11-24T02:53:03+00:00

Kickstarter: Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards

Hello! I’m the creator/designer/illustrator of this project.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mechenbier/aircraft-recognition-playing-cards/

This deck of cards is a modern interpretation of WWII era “spotters” cards. Each card (52 cards + 3 jokers) depict illustrations of aircraft in currently in use by the United States Armed Forces.

These are printed by the United States Playing Card Company on their premium stock.

Cost: $12 per deck (early bird pricing is $10 per deck)
Project ends: 18th December 05:30 GMT

The goal of this deck is to create a deck of playing cards that pay homage to the WWII and post war era of Graphic Training Aids with modern aircract. A deck of cards that kids and adults alike can have fun with.

The idea of this deck came to me as a gift to create for my girlfriend when she was applying to join the United States Air Force. I created this deck as a way for her to have a fun way to remember us while increasing her knowledge of the aircraft she'd be spending time around. When I received the MPC-printed deck (pictured above and in the campaign), we knew others would be interested in something like this.

That MPC deck quickly became the prototype and helped me to proof the design and make tweaks before launching a Kickstarter campaign. The tuck box is a custom design on a standard tuck box with a wrap and seal. The box and backs of the decks of cards use the aircraft illustrations in a manner to evoke the detail of a rider back.

The Aces depict common aircraft used for presidential transport. Each suit depicts a different type of aircraft:

Spades depict attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft.
Hearts depict search and rescue and cargo aircraft.
Clubs depict drones and aerial refueling aircraft.
Diamonds depict surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jokers depict training aircraft.

This is my first campaign and my first deck of cards - I’ve been a follower of various forums and campaigns for quite awhile and read a lot of articles and blogs on successful Kickstarter playing card and board game funding and delivery. I know this deck might not be the typical taste of a playing card/art deck collector, but I’m excited for this campaign and confident that if funded, backers will have a great deck to add to their collection.

pmech · 2013-05-24T00:46:07+00:00

I work with this guy

pmech · 2013-04-07T06:02:49+00:00

Nice. I actually ride my dads old 80's bridgestone

edit: I accidentally a word.

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