Alex Chin has just posted an official `deck reveal' video for this year's National Playing Card Collection Day. The deck is entitled: 2020 NPCCD Hindsight Edition.



Pre-orders open on October 17, at 9pm EST via the official site:

https://nationalcardcollectionday.com

Here's what Alex wrote about the deck over on United Cardists:

I received a lot of messages inquiring if there would be a 2020 NPCCD deck this year. I wanted to confirm yes there will be ... I think there is a slot for mini presentations Thursday based on the schedule in which I can pop something in for it to be revealed for streaming the convention. Official pre-order for the cards will be Saturday October 17th. I'll start pumping more pictures out after the official reveal Thursday.

Every year the latest NPCCD deck always becomes my new favorite deck I've created, and this year is no different. The 2020 NPCCD deck is one that I found a lot of solace in making as response to this year. The deck is solid on both fronts so that both tuck box and court card enthusiasts will enjoy. I hope to see you guys for the pre-order sale this Saturday .

There are 5 decks for the 5th anniversary each one representing a different spirit. A special 6th deck will only be available with the full set. Set numbers will be made to match meaning if you get a 6-deck set you'll also get lower numbers (if that interests you).

It's a more straightforward offering this year. There is no internal/external matrix to track like last year and of the 6 decks, 4 of them are actually completely different print runs to help make more clear as well.

Also don't forget that this deck is being made in support of Portfolio52. So don't be too critical of the pricing, because this isn't like normal cases where you're buying a deck, but it's about raising funds to support the world's only and best playing card database, which is completely free for anyone to use for keeping track of their playing card collection.

Pre-orders have now opened for the exclusive 2020 National Playing Card Collection Day decks here:

https://nationalcardcollectionday.com/donate

These are selling out fast, so buyers have to be quick! Here's the official product info:

2020 NPCCD SERIES - HINDSIGHT EDITION



Explore the ancient ruins and discover a golden frieze with stories to tell. As you go deeper you'll discover gorgeous fresco paintings of classic Greek mythology that line the courts in an absolutely stunning foiled and gilded series.

Last year's NPCCD just won the 2020 Deck of the Year from the 52 Plus Joker Diamond Awards. If you missed out on last year's deck you won't want to miss out on this year's series.

Don't Miss Out On This Year's Series: Why?
● Intaglio golden engraved telescoping box case
● Double Foiled on both faces and backs of cards
● Limited Edition Run of 666
● 100% of proceeds go towards helping Portfolio52 stay running



These decks represent how we see the art of card collection - beautifully unique, consistently dynamic, and authentically yours. The decks are designed to compel and test the boundaries of the playing card world to keep our art consistently growing. They’re kept at small runs not because of artificial limits, but because they are crafted by hand, choosing to side step the industrial world of automation in favor of a more authentic handmade piece of art for your collection.

The 2020 NPCCD Hindsight series was designed as a direct response for the events of this year through the classical aesthetics of Greek architecture and mythology. A specifically poignant card to highlight is the Queen of Hearts, representing Hope left behind in Pandora’s box - her isolation and entrapment becoming an allegory for many of us today.

Official video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI8m9JK21A0



Note: This year’s deck is pre-order. Artwork is completed and final color swatches are being chosen. Photos and video colors may differ from final product in favor of matching aesthetics across paper, gilding, and cards.

There are several completely different print runs involved in this project. Mixed back designs and fresco court textures you see are shown to display the variety in the series. Each box contains a different spirit and specific singular color scheme.



*** 2020 NPCCD SINGLE SPIRIT ***

This year’s deck is HINDSIGHT, based around the tragedies of classic Greek mythology that have seemingly bled into our world today, turning fiction into fact. The stories relate in particular to Pandora and her husband Epimetheus.

Each box is a transforming enclosure that expands from box into a larger temple to reveal a classical golden frieze wrapping each side. Trapped in each box is one of Pandora’s spirits. Sealing each box is a large and purposeful warning, Intaglio engraved, telling you not to open the box.

The cards feature fully custom fresco-style painted courts made to feel as if they were discovered from ancient ruins. The backs of each card features beautiful foil colored textiles (based on actual Roman patterns) that breed authenticity into the story. Decks are available gilded and ungilded.

This is the perfect add-on for any collector that wants an extra single to open without touching their full set or for the initial dabbler that wants a piece of history. - from $34.95 -



Deck Features:
● Gorgeous foiling on both front and back of cards
● Handcrafted Intaglio Engraved Expanding Temple Box
● Intaglio Engraved Box Seal
● Each deck is individually numbered out of 666



*** 2020 NPCCD SPIRIT SETS ***

Expand your collection and support with a pair or triplet spirit set. Each set will have a different deck and spirit.

Each pair has (1) ungilded + (1) gilded.

Each triplet has (1) ungilded + (2) gilded.

Mixed sets or additional add-on decks will always attempt to match your existing numbers if possible. Hope deck not eligible in this tier. - from $83.95 -



Deck Features:
● Eye-catching gilded shine that foils the edges.
● Gorgeous foiling on both front and back of cards
● Handcrafted Intaglio Engraved Expanding Temple Box
● Intaglio Engraved Box Seal
● Each deck is individually numbered out of 666



*** 2020 NPCCD 5-SPIRIT SET ***

With this many spirits it’s as if Zeus himself handed you Pandora’s box. This tier contains ALL 5 Evil Spirits in the collection. According to legend, when Pandora was given her gift and opened her jar, all the evils of the world came rushing out. However right when she was finally able to close the jar there remained one last spirit inside, Elpis (Hope). - $275.00 -



Includes (5) Decks Featuring:
● Gorgeous foiling on both front and back of cards
● (2) Ungilded Spirits (Destruction & Disease)
● (3) Gilded Spirits (Dissent, Disaster, and Death)
● Handcrafted Intaglio Engraved Expanding Temple Boxes
● Intaglio Engraved Box Seals
● Each deck is individually numbered out of 666
● Matching numbers guaranteed.



*** PORTFOLIO52 ***

100% of NPCCD deck proceeds are donated to Portfolio52, the world's largest playing card database

Not just beautiful, these cards also help support the arts.

Portfolio52 is a completely FREE service that helps you discover new decks, manage your collections, and trade with others. Tools like these help make card collecting easier, more informed, and of course a lot more enjoyable. However running and maintaining these services cost money.



In order to keep these tools free for everyone these decks are offered for sale once a year as a way to help gain these donations from the community while still giving back something that collectors would truly want. They're our way of asking for donations while still giving amazing value back to the community. So when you purchase a NPCCD deck you know it’s going towards a good cause!

"To us the NPCCD deck acts as a badge of honor in our card collections and acts a sign that we helped support the art of card collecting."

So what are you waiting for? Get yourself a gorgeous card collection while helping the card community at the same time! It’s a win-win! Go! Go! Go!



Available here for a limited time only: https://nationalcardcollectionday.com/donate