Launching July 22nd: ✨⚓ Steamboat Arcana 1929 Tarot – Expansion Pack ⚓ ✨
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 07:08:26 AM
While we’re busy preparing everything for print on Hundred-Acre Arcana (we’re finalizing files now!), we wanted to take a moment to share something special launching soon—especially if you missed our first decks: Steamboat Arcana 1928 and The Gaucho's Arcana 1928.
✨ What Is Steamboat Arcana?
Before Hundred-Acre Arcana, we created a tarot deck inspired by the early days of animation—black-and-white cartoons, dancing skeletons, spooky villains, and rubber hose-style charm. That deck is called Steamboat Arcana 1928, and it was released in celebration of the year Mickey Mouse entered the public domain (January 1, 2024).
We’re extremely proud of how those decks turned out. They helped launch everything that came after—including the Hundred-Acre Arcana you’re now a part of.
🎬 What’s the New Campaign?
When we first created the 1928 decks, we had planned to include characters like Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow. But since they weren’t in the public domain yet, we removed them before printing. Now that it’s 2025, we’re keeping our word and releasing a follow-up pack of new Major Arcana cards featuring these characters.
We’re now returning to that world with a follow-up campaign: the Steamboat Arcana 1929 Expansion Pack. This includes a small set of new Major Arcana cards featuring characters who entered the public domain in 2025, such as Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow—figures we originally planned to include in the first deck.
This new campaign is also a chance for collectors to pick up:
The 1929 Expansion Pack (for the Standard Decks)
Remaining inventory of the Steamboat Arcana 1928 and Gaucho’s Arcana decks (standard size only)
A Mini Deck version of the Expansion Pack—offered as a stretch goal if we unlock it
📬 Want to Be Notified When It Launches?
The campaign will be short and simple, with fast shipping, so we can stay on schedule for the next big launches (like Aviator’s Arcana and Skeleton Dance Arcana in September).
If you'd like to follow along or add the expansion to your collection, you can sign up to be notified when it goes live here:
🔗 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manekinekobooks/steamboat-arcana-1929-expansion-pack
We’re incredibly grateful for your support. We'll have more updates for the Hundred-Acre Arcana soon. In the meantime, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at what’s coming next from the world that started it all.
— Mark & the Hundred-Acre / Steamboat Arcana Team
Gearing Up for Production!
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 07:35:19 PM
Mark here with a quick update 🌿
We’ve officially been paid by Kickstarter—thank you again for making this campaign such a success! We’re moving forward with a printer based in China and are currently preparing all the files to send over. Our goal is to get everything to them within the next two weeks.
Once they receive the files, they’ll create and send us digital samples. As long as everything looks good, we’ll give the green light to start production.
This is just a short update, but I always want to keep you in the loop. More soon!
Warmly,
Mark
🐻🍯 A Heartfelt Thank You! ✨
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Jun 09, 2025 at 06:20:19 AM
We took a couple of days to catch our breath after the whirlwind of the campaign 💨, but we couldn’t let another moment pass without saying — thank you 💛! With your support, we not only brought two enchanting tarot decks to life, but we also unlocked the Divination Coin in the final hours! 🪙🎉 It was such an exciting finish, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us on this magical journey.
One of the things we’re most excited about is that, without an overload of stretch goals, we’ll be able to stay focused and move quickly into production. We’re aiming to finalize all of the printer files by next weekend and confirm our printer shortly after. Things are moving fast — and that’s a good thing! We’re staying on track to deliver everything as smoothly and swiftly as possible 💫
We’ll be back soon with more updates 📨. In the meantime, thank you again for making this project so special 🥰
With gratitude,
Mark + The Hundred-Acre Arcana Team 🐾
✨✨ Just 48 Hours Left – The Hundred Acre Arcana Awaits ✨✨
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Jun 04, 2025 at 06:46:03 AM
Only 48 hours remain to join us on the journey through The Hundred Acre Arcana — a tarot deck filled with warmth, charm, and the quiet kind of magic that lingers long after the cards are put away.
Every illustration was crafted with care, drawing on the spirit of familiar friends and timeless tales. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or simply someone who loves beautiful things, this deck is made to feel like home.
If it’s been calling to you, now’s the perfect moment to answer.
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”
— A.A. Milne
See you in the Hundred Acre.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manekinekobooks/the-mystic-honey-pot-arcana-and-the-hundred-acre-arcana
🪙 The Coin Has Spoken — Divination Coin It Is! (And Keychain Too!)
about 1 year ago
– Sat, May 31, 2025 at 03:42:15 PM
Hi everyone!
Thank you so much to everyone who shared your thoughts — we asked, and the response was overwhelmingly clear! The vast majority of you voted for the Divination Coin, and we’re excited to announce that we’ve officially made the switch.
👉 The Divination Coin is now the $55,000 stretch goal!
It’s a beautifully detailed, gold-toned metal coin that can be used during readings as a yes/no clarifier, or simply kept as a magical keepsake to accompany your deck. It fits the theme perfectly, and we’re thrilled to include it.
But we also heard from several of you who really loved the Keychain — so we’re not leaving it behind!
👉 The Keychain will now be unlocked at the $60,000 mark.
It’s our way of making sure that everyone gets something they’re excited about.
📊 Updated Stretch Goal Timeline
We’re also taking this opportunity to adjust the stretch goal levels slightly, based on where we are in the campaign and what’s realistically achievable in our final days:
$55,000 – 🪙 Divination Coin (UNLOCKS at 55K)
$60,000 – 🔑 Keychain
$64,000 – 💫 Sticker Set
$68,000 – 🧵 Tarot Pouch & Cloth (moved down from $70K)
We're hoping this makes these exciting upgrades more accessible for everyone before the campaign ends.
Thank you again for being such an active and passionate community. Your input truly shapes this campaign, and we’re honored to be building something magical together with you.
Let’s finish strong!
With gratitude,
Mark & The Hundred Acre Arcana Team
