Adding a most wanted new full set to the rewards, Kickstarter delayed 24 hours for updates!
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Dec 09, 2022 at 01:36:38 AM

We have received confirmation today that the same factory that made the Dice Odyssey sets (Sky's Edge, Purple Nebula, Outer Space) has a slot avalaible early next year for manufacturing a Blue Nebula version of this popular design, long sold out!

Since the Discovery full set has no standard numbers, this is a most welcome addition to the upcoming Kickstarter. Of course we had the cover ready (just in case) but now we still need to update the page.

Sorry for keeping you waiting!

If you would like to check the campaign page as soon as it's ready, please subscribe to the newsletter at www.giolasar.com to receive a link before launch. Hope to see you tomorrow at this time on Kickstarter!

Constellation dice: Discovery starts in 24 hours
almost 2 years ago – Wed, Dec 07, 2022 at 07:03:06 AM

This is a special moment in Space History.

On December 11th, 1972 the last Apollo crew set foot on the Moon.

Exactly 50 years later, this coming Sunday, a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean will mark the completion of the first Artemis mission (named after the goddess sister to Apollo in Greek mythology) which will soon bring four astronauts, including a woman, to the Moon again.

In a few weeks, it will be also the first anniversary since the launch of the James Webb space telescope, which in just one year provided us with incredible images of great scientific - and for us stargazers, emotional - value.

We also love dice of course, and the upcoming campaign will bring some of that space magic in the palm of your hand. The Discovery full set features a selection of new and classic designs, in the same beautiful color combination from last year (a translucent starfield background, with light blue glowing paint):

• Constellations d4 - new design following the d6, d8, and d12 you have from previous editions
• Crescent d6 - from the Apollo edition set, featuring a prominent crescent Moon
• Hubble d8 - new design with a selection of the main Open Clusters (e.g. the Pleiades)
• Space Webb d10 / d100 - new design introducing galaxies to the collection
• Moon d12 - from the Apollo edition set, where the craters display the values
• Earth d20 - from the Apollo edition set, where smaller and bigger stars display the values
  

And, celebrating both Apollo and Artemis, both the Saturn V from the 60' and the new SLS-I.

All of these dice are numbered of course, just not with the standard numerals you will find elsewhere: the result is a collectors' set that will look like a full sky of stars in your hands.

The only remaining design from 2017 not yet available in the new color, the Eclipse d100 (which features regular numbers) might still be included in the full set - as a Stretch Goal.

If you missed the last campaign, this is also your chance to grab one of the few remaining full sets in the same color combinations as the new Discovery one.

Like last year, the campaign will run for just one week, with discounted early bird rewards on the first day, starting at this time tomorrow on Kickstarter. See you then!

Voyager Edition set - Director's Cut
almost 3 years ago – Mon, Dec 06, 2021 at 08:18:02 PM

I have great news for you! The first Constellation Dice set, designed 5 years ago to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Voyager probes' launch, might get a final "Director's Cut" reprint in time for the 45th.

Being a limited edition, the set could never be manufactured again in the original colors (Night Black / Sky Blue with white, silver, or glowing green paint) and the factory had a very limited palette for custom dice. Things changed recently, and surprisingly they have started using new materials and techniques that would allow making the sets precisely as they were originally envisioned:

It must be added that Q-workshop doesn't allow anymore on custom dice the level of intricate detail used for the Planets d100 and Moons d10, but we have reached a special agreement in view of our long standing collaboration: if we order enough, they can make an exception and print the sets again with no amendments to the design.  

An experiment: 7pcs sets at just €17 on the first day

We all know money is tight since the pandemic struck, but it is expecially after Black Friday offers, and with the holidays approaching. However, the USD/EUR exchange rate is the most convenient in years for US backers, and this could help crowdfunding.

I would like to contribute further by setting the lowest price ever for the full sets, albeit with no stretch goal freebies and a much higher funding goal than usual (to make sure the numbers are right). If enough backers chip in, you could get the best version of the Voyager Edition at the minimum cost ever. Do not miss this opportunity, get a few sets and tell your friends too :)

The new Kickstarter will be launched tomorrow (Dec. 7th, 2021) at 15:00 UTC, that is 24 hours from this e-mail, and last one week only. If it doesn't get funded, the campaign will be relaunched in January with a lower goal and regular reward prices.

See you tomorrow!

There is more
over 4 years ago – Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 09:05:33 PM

Apparently the USPS reboot brought additional delays to US deliveries upon the covid related ones, anyway slowly but surely all rewards are being delivered, as well as all new BackerKit store orders.  

You can still build your custom set through the store in the silver or glowing paint styles, while some white painted designs can now only be obtained through full set bundles.  

A new batch of stickers is being printed right now and all upcoming orders will include one: a Zodiacal constellation dice charger!  The sticker is 7 cm wide (almost 3 inches) so that you can put one die on top of the central star, and invoke astral blessings before your next roll!

51th Moon Landing Anniversary Giveaway!
over 4 years ago – Sun, Jul 19, 2020 at 11:02:16 PM

On July 20th, 1969 for the first time men stepped on the Moon. Gio Lasar Design would like to celebrate this anniversary by offering extended sets with designs from this Kickstarter through a giveaway run in collaboration with the Dice Maniacs Club, starting a few hours from now and lasting one week. You are welcome to participate through one or all of the following platforms:

On Twitter DMC: win an original Apollo Edition set, plus a couple of green painted Countdown d10/d100, and an Emerald nebula fudge set.

On Facebook DMC: win the Conspiracy version, with a Cheese Moon d12 and a Fake Landing d6, plus a couple of Space Wars d6 and an Amber nebula fudge set.

On Facebook DMC fanpage: win the numbered version of the designs, plus a "Dark Side" Moon d12, an Earth d20, and a Night Black fudge set.

On Instagram DMC: win a glow-in-the-dark version, plus a green glowing Constellation d6, a blue glowing Zodiac d12, and a Sapphire nebula fudge set.

To participate, simply comment the giveaway post for each platform with a four digit number, and what would you name the next rocket going to the Moon! For extra fun, add the reason why you are choosing that name. You are also welcome to tag a friend. Example: 

2024 Saturn VI - because the original rocket was called Saturn V - @BuzzAldrin

 The Apollo Edition dice are still available in limited quantities on the BackerKit store for the campaign. The first 50 orders in July 2020 will include one FREE fudge Constellation d6! This iconic design is available in four nebula colors to choose from. Which one will you get?

Happy Anniversary!