Description
– Launched Sep 2021 on Kickstarter, 347 backers pledged $38,059, out of $10,000 goal, to help bring this project to life.
– Check out the YouTube review by The Card Guy
– and the official trailer
– Available editions:
1. Cyberware Rogue (Orange / Silver tuck, Orange back) – limited edition of 1500, unnumbered
2. Cyberware Neontech (Yellow / Aqua Blue / Cyan tuck, Purple back) – limited edition of 1200, unnumbered
3. Cyberware Rogue Gilded – limited edition of 300
4. Cyberware Neontech Gilded – limited edition of 300
“As a cyberpunk, you grab technology by the throat and hang on. You’ve got interface plugs in your wrists, weapons in your arms, lasers in your eyes. Byochi programs in your brain. You become the car you drive, the gun you shoot…with cyborged fingers you pick computer locks; with enhanced senses, you see into the future…”
― Mike Pondsmith, Cyberpunk 2020
The entire cyberpunk world is based on a simple foundation: Body Enhancement. It doesn’t matter if you are part of the high society living at the top of the skyscrapers, a bureaucrat lucky enough to be in the middle tier, or someone born in the dirt of the lower city, everyone needs CYBERWARE. Every single day megacorporations spend billions to flood our senses with ads for new must-have Cyberware. If you cannot afford it, you can always buy it cheaper with the right contact at the expense of counter effects and malfunction.
With that idea in mind, we started to create court cards based on the most iconic cyberpunk groups (techs, agents, hackers, and sleeves). We chose to go for an illustrated approach, so, in order to do that, we partnered with @deckidea. His artwork is amazing and matched the theme perfectly. Cyberware is also a very special deck, because we were able to print amazing prototypes and also work on our first foiled tuck box.
Cyberware Deck Overview:
Detailed illustration featuring iconic characters inspired by Cyberpunk 2077®
Tuck box printed by Gamblers Warehouse with dual Hot Foil Stamp on a Premium Quality paper stock
Cards printed by USPCC on Classic stock and Air-cushion finish
52 cards + 2 Cards featuring the first 50 backers names + 2 Cards featuring the Editor’s pledge backer
A Limited number and sealed gilded edition, only 300 of each color will be printed
Fulfilled by Gambler Warehouse and Excelsior Playing Cards
Cyberware – Rogue
Rogues are always on the go. Rolled over by the corporations, hated by the police, they migrate from town to town, in search of jobs or merc gigs. They are always on alert mode with their gear and cars ready. These are the elements that inspired the bright orange and shining silver foil on our intense black tuck box.
Cyberware – Neontech
Inspired by the lower city neon lights and nightlife, the Neontech color scheme is a representation of “style over substance.” Doesn’t matter the reference, Blade Runner 2049, Altered Carbon, Ghost in the Shell, Battle Angel Alita, or Cyberpunk 2077, the triad is always there: Yellow, Cyan, and Purple command Cybercity.
Identities, payments, gear patents, life reboots, secrets… Our back cards were inspired by the central AI in which everyone and everything is connected in Cybercity. Every Cyberware is somehow connected to the core, so our dependency on the machine never ends.
ACES
Designing the aces was a difficult task given the number of references. However, once we saw the new matrix teasers our affective memory spoke louder. The aces are based on their head plugs, the most iconic symbol of the connection between the body and the machine.
Number Cards
All the number cards have an energy bar in the corners that increases with the card number value. They also feature the name of the suit and the card number value.
Every Cyberware needs a registry, especially when you are one of the first to acquire it. Our first 50 backers (regardless of the reward) will have their names printed on our extra card. Be quick, they go really fast.
Each court card was hand-drawn from scratch. They were the start of our deck and are the point where we deep-dove into the cyberpunk theme. All four suits represent an iconic cyberpunk group:
♠ Spades – Techs
Not part of the lower level but also far from a place in the corporations. They have found in their Cyberware a way of living: fixing, modifying, and smuggling for those who can´t afford it.
♥ Hearts- Federation
Despite being governed by corporations, the law enforcement path should not be crossed lightly. Their agents might not be as well equipped as the corporate agents, but their brutality is more than enough to compensate for their lack of gear.
♣ Clubs – Hackers
Being a hacker in the cyberpunk world is about standing up against corporate supremacy and defying authority. Cyberware is just a tool, so you can be one with the network and fight them from the inside out.
♦ Diamonds – Sleeves
Cyberpsychosis is the state one’s mind reaches when the body cannot support the Cyberware’s psychological burden anymore. For those who cannot afford treatment the only way is to transfer their consciousness to an empty cyborg, with the hope of one day being able to return to a human body again.
Collector´s Box Set
This collector’s box set features two decks inside (standard or gilded). Both combinations are available in different pledges. The box is printed on hard paperboard with gloss lamination and a smooth finish. This set is a must-have display for collectors and a perfect gift for those starting in the hobby.
Collector´s Half Brick
All of our half-brick or brick backers will receive their decks inside a premium quality half-brick box.
There are two designs:
(Purple Box) – Only Standard decks, mixing the Rogue and Neontech designs
(Black Box) – Gilded and Standard decks, mixing the Rogue and Neontech designs
The box is printed on hard paperboard with gloss lamination, a smooth finish, and has a gold foil as a stretch goal.
Our elegant, limited edition luxury collector’s box features a high-quality acrylic-etched box with amazing neon-inspired lighting. the ultimate Cybercity lifestyle reminder. It is the perfect half-brick display and will take your gaming room to a new level.
This luxury box comes with 6 decks (4 Standards + 2 Gilded) and a silver coin
This is a limited edition with only 25 units being crafted. ONLY available through the Luxury Edition reward
Works with 6 different colors and 8 lighting modes
Luxury Edition Half-Brick Box
The editor´s pledge has become a tradition on Excelsior campaigns. It represents the ultimate pledge where the backer becomes one of the deck editors, having a card designed exclusively for them and is present on all decks printed.
The editor´s pledge also receives all the main rewards and add-ons, experiencing all aspects of the campaign with exclusive and unique items created just for this reward. Having two designs and no jokers opened space for us to craft two different editor´s pledges, representing Neontech and Rogue in unique ways.
Cyber Katana (Cosplay by @kylo_gwen)
YES, TWO REAL CYBER KATANA! It was designed specifically for this reward and will be 3D printed with an intelligent backlight. The backlight is controlled using your smartphone. Length: 100cm (40 in), weight: 600g (1.3 lb). It is perfect to illuminate your deck collections and also to impress any cyberpunk fan.
Neontech Editor´s Pledge Custom Card Render
The Editor´s pledge custom card is still in development but should be close to our render. The backer can give his/her input on the final design.
Cyber Oni Helmet
We couldn´t make a campaign without a helmet (a challenging tradition for upcoming decks). The Rogue Editor´s Pledge features a Cyber Oni Helmet, made of plastic with acrylic paint (customizable colors) and inside cushion for comfort. A really impressive and unique item for the ultimate cyberpunk lover.
Rogue Editor´s Pledge Custom Card Render
The Editor´s pledge custom card is still in development but should be close to our render. The backer can give his/her input on the final design.
Impossible Bottle
We partnered with the talented @deryn_magic to bring impossible bottles to our project. Cybershock Impossible Bottle merges an antique feeling with modern design.
Card Stand
The card stand comes with a signed card and a personal message
Sticker sheet
A sticker sheet with four of our court cards characters
Silver Coin
Made from steel with a sterling silver-plated finish. Very limited edition, present in the Collector´s set, Luxury edition, Editor´s pledge, and as an add-on. Only 80 units are available. Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 in)
Deck CUT
Amazing deck cut made by @intricuts with only 20 units available.
Producer – Excelsior Playing Cards
Excelsior Playing Cards will be managing the campaign. We will be responsible for all production, back end, customer service, and fulfillment coordination. If you previously backed the Cybershock Campaign, you know how much we value providing good and reliable customer service.
Designer – Deckidea
Deckidea is a veteran of the industry with more than 9 successful decks launched. His illustrations are gorgeous (Check out his 1969 deck!). He is the perfect partner to make the designs come to life for Cyberware, providing a unique art style and direction.
Fulfillment & Tuck Box – Gambler´s Warehouse
Gambler’s has years of experience in Kickstarter order fulfillment. They also produce high-quality tuck boxes and are the printer for those in many KS campaigns.
Printing – USPCC
USPCC is one of the best quality playing card printers. They will be printing all of our cards while Gamblers will assemble them in their tucks.
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