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Print run for The Art Hustle series 2 cards

June 9, 2011 - no comments. Posted by Larz in Production, The Art Hustle 2.

Simeon from CardHacks was up from New York, to do a press check for the card printing.

Examining the first sheet off the press.

press check

Pressman checking the color and registration.

pressman

Printed on front side only, the pressman now preps the sheets for printing the reverse side. Corners are curled, and the entire stack is flipped over.

prepping to flip sheets

First sheet of back printing, last check before hitting the go button.

presscheck on backs

Finished sheets are now cut into individual cards. about 200 sheets cut at a time, and each final card stack is called a “lift”. The shop took great care of us, mounting a fresh new blade on the cutter just for our run.

trading card cutting

Lifts are packed into cartons for shipping to the SideKick Lab.

card cutting

Simeon is pleased with the finished cards.

Happy Simeon

Designing table display for Philly Non Sport Trading Card Show

May 12, 2011 - no comments. Posted by Larz in Events.

table display for philly non sport trading card show

Working on the displays for our table at the Philly Non Sport Show. We will be showing Suckpax series 2 (available for sale) and The Art Hustle. Show is this weekend, May 14th, 15th. Always a great time, we’re looking forward to meeting everyone.

Production tip (spacers)

May 10, 2011 - no comments. Posted by Larz in Production.

A low cost source of foam spacers: Swimming noodles. I bought several for a dollar each, at the local dollar store. I can slice them easily, like bologna, to any width I need.

They are just under the width of a trading card.

I like these, because I can fit my finger in between the stacks. Makes it easier to pluck one of each out.

First Boxes of The Art Hustle series 2

May 5, 2011 - no comments. Posted by Larz in Production, The Art Hustle 2.

the art hustle series 2 first boxes

We begin final assembly today for The Art Hustle Trading Cards, series 2. All of the various pieces have been prepared over the last few weeks.

wax wrappers

Stacks of pack wrappers, ready to go.

the art hustle series 2 boxes

Boxes are ready to pack. Folded, glued, numbered. Eager to be filled.

Toy Street 2011 event

April 27, 2011 - no comments. Posted by Larz in Events, My Dads Record Collection, Suckpax 2.

We had a great time in New York, captaining a booth at the Toy Street annual event. Hosted by The Cookies Mob, a must attend show. Ron English was there, as featured artist. Some of my photos. We sold some stuff, enough to cover expenses. The suprise was how well my series, “my dad’s record collection” sold.