http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeUcEBjCPc4&feature=youtube_gdata_playerHello gang! The above video is a sneak peek of our follow up to The Grid Bicycle® deck, Mythos: Cthulhu Calls. The next deck from 4PM DESIGNS. This is an early look into the deck's design which we have been working on for two months. All the courts are currently being hand drawn, with about 90% of the deck completed. Of course things are open to suggestion so your creative input is always appreciated.
DESIGN
Mythos: Cthulhu Calls is inspired by the legendary art and mythology of Lovecraft's Cthulhu. Each card has been hand drawn then computer corrected to be as symmetrical as possible. The backs and faces are rendered with stone textures resembling the ancient ruins which have been lost in the underworld city of R'lyeh. Each back with the seal of Cthulhu himself. Familiar to the Cult of Cthulhu, is the infamous chant "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", riddled throughout every card. However, you don't have to be a fan of Cthulhu to enjoy this deck. We made sure we kept the overall design universal for those who just want a great deck.
The one thing I am really excited to debut is our set of pips, designed to give each card an elegant and ancient look. We decided to focus on a level of detail with the pips that are mostly overlooked by designers. Cthulhu mythology is all about the ancient and undiscovered. So these pips are a reflection of that world. Others have redesigned the pip, we wanted to reinvent it. Something that has to be taken in, instead of simply overlooked. We hope these designs will fulfill that goal.
Every ounce of design contains a hint of Cthulhu's charm. Tentacles, twists and twirls are consistent and cleverly designed throughout. Every card contains a lite unique border featuring each card's specific pip. The back border being surrounded by all four pips. However, like the Mythos of Cthulhu, you must look close to discover the details. Another addition to this deck is the inclusion of four corner pips. Something rarely seen in the custom card world. Now everyone's flourishes will look fantastic, despite your hand orientation.
USPCC SPECS
Mythos will be printed on USPCC's premium Bee paper stock to provide the best quality the world's most popular playing card company can manufacture. Featuring a rendition of a popular finish we call Magick Finish. Each card will be printed with beautiful metallic inks to highlight pips, numbers and designs throughout.
Limited Edition decks will also be manufactured containing Foil Printed Tuck Boxes. These will have a one time limited run of 1,500.
RELEASE
As of now, we are just getting things started with promoting this deck before we launch a kickstarter campaign. Our current focus is getting The Grid in the hands of our backers. Once The Grid is out and about, we will begin to move forward with Mythos. Consider this the sneak peek and stay tuned for updates. You can also see the progression of the deck in the coming weeks though our website at:
www.4pmdesigns.webs.com.
PS. The deck and tuck box featured in the video is a demo deck. It does NOT have the same quality the final product will have.
