Production Roadmap

Kickstarter: The Trading Card Binder - Reinvented

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Planned

Planning 7

Binder Production Start

high

Manufacturing

Mass production of all binder types begins (9-slot, 4-slot, Mini, and Toploader). Each passes quality control before packaging.

binder manufacturing
November 2025

External Quality Control

low

Manufacturing

Quality control (external agency - not related to our main supplier) to ensure the best quality for the first production run.

binder manufacturing
Early December 2025

Card Base Production

medium

Manufacturing

Production of the metal base for graded card CNC milling -> polishing process -> deep laser engraving -> sandblasting -> anodizing -> QC -> packing.

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product development
Late October 2025

Ai Tracking Card Production

medium

Manufacturing

Production of the Find My Card.

product development
Late October 2025

Accessory Production Start

medium

Manufacturing

All additional accessories — magnetic name tags, aluminum stands, sleeves, and toploaders — go into production.

product development
Late October 2025

Customer Fulfillment

high

shipping

Shipment to all customers

fulfillment
starting late Dec 2025

TELEC Certification (Japan)

medium

Compliance

TELEC certification for Japan market compatibility of BLE module. Required for future distribution in Japan.

certification japan
December 2025

In Development

In-progress 5

Kickstarter Final Report

critical

Administration

Waiting for Kickstarter’s final backer report (approx. 2 weeks after campaign end). This allows us to prepare the customer surveys and finalize all order data.

kickstarter reporting admin
24.10.2025

Packaging Design

critical

Design

Design packaging for each binder type (9-slot, 4-slot, toploader, mini, graded card). Packaging color matches binder color; texture and vegan leather surface are visible and touchable through the box window.

design packaging
October 2025

Kickstarter Funds

critical

Finance

Kickstarter transfers all campaign funds after the mandatory 14-day processing period. Funds will be allocated directly to supplier payments and logistics setup.

finance kickstarter
23.10.2025

FCC, CE, and RoHS Certification

medium

Compliance

Compliance testing for electronic components and materials. Ensures full adherence to EU and US standards. Tags: certification, compliance

certification
November 2025

Japan Retail Distribution Setup

low

Sales & Expansion

Collaboration with our Japanese distributor to bring Cardsupply products to local TCG shops and department stores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.

japan retail expansion
2026

Completed

Completed 5

API v2.0

medium

Packaging Design (Accessories)

Packaging design for all accessories including the graded card base.

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design packaging
Q1 2025

Magnetic Name Tag Engraving Setup

low

Fulfillment

Define final engraving templates (Cardsupply logo front, blank backside). Prepare guidelines for custom engraving options in Shopify.

accessories engraving metal
Q4 2025

Raw Material Procurement

high

Production

All raw materials — microfiber leather, PP pages, zippers, metal parts, and packaging materials — are now being ordered and secured for full-scale production

materials procurement
October 2025

Container & Rail Logistics Setup

high

Logistics

Shipment will take place via rail freight from China to Germany. Transit time: approx. 4 weeks. (Already secured and negotiated)

logistics import rail
October 2025

Mold Development & Tooling

medium

Engineering

Tooling and mold optimization for metal parts, packaging elements, and injection parts are being finalized to ensure maximum precision and consistency.

frontend ui
October 2025

Disclaimer

While we strive to deliver all products on time and according to the estimated schedule, production and shipping timelines may be subject to change due to factors beyond our control — including raw material availability, global logistics delays, or customs clearance.

We are committed to keeping our backers and customers informed and will communicate any updates transparently and promptly.

All product descriptions, images, and specifications are for reference only and may be subject to minor adjustments to ensure the best possible quality.


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