Hi everyone!
It's Karen here! I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and a great new year!
I'm Chinese American, and have always wanted to launch a Lunar New Year Collection! We were able to debut Lunar Bunnies last year as a single design for the Year of the Rabbit, but this year, we have an entire capsule collection to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
First up, we have some Lion Dance inspired Red Envelope Lucky Bags! We thought Red Envelope inspired Lucky Bags would be super fun and thematic since it's tradition to give people red packets for good luck!
Each Red Envelope Lucky Bag comes with an exclusive Dispel Dice set! This special Lion Dance Iconic 7-Piece Dice Set features chibi dancing lions and other adorable little festive elements that matches the Red Envelope Dice Bag it comes in.
The Lion Dance Iconic 7-Piece Dice Set above is pictured uninked, but the final is inked in antique gold for legibility. Just thought it'd be cool to share a bit of our process with you!
Next, we have Qinghua pottery inspired dice! These gaming dice sold out in less than 4 minutes, but we're currently running a preorder for them that ends 1/31 at 11:59pm PT!
Some interesting fun facts:
Some of the other brainchildren produced by the Dispel creative team for the Lunar New Years tabletop collection! These designs in particular all feature floral or cloud motifs, which are commonly used in asian culture, and imperial dragons to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
Check out the remainder of this Lunar New Year inspired TTRPG collection here.
Lastly, we're begun offering the stunning Swords & Roses Dice Tray in Ziricote Wood as a time limited preorder. It sold out in under an hour during our Holiday 2023 Drop, and we've brought it back due to popular demand.
It features floral filigree gold effect inlay along with opal effect inlays for the swords and weapons its couched in.
The tray will be handmade by our friends over at Laserox Inserts. Laserox Inserts is a small business in Europe, and makes incredible lasercut organizers for tabletop board games like Frosthaven and Gloomhaven, along with other DnD and Pathfinder accessories like DM Screens, Dice Trays, Dice Towers and more! Check 'em out!
And lastly,
Thank you all so much for making Dispel possible! Until next time!
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It's Karen & the Dispel Dice team. We know that Black Friday may be over, but we at Dispel are happy to announce that our Holiday 2023 collection has just gone live and have new lucky bags, Chonks, Dice, apparel and more for you, your loved ones, and even your DM as well!
First up we are happy to announce that we are bringing our wildly popular Lucky Bags into the fold, with a Premium Lucky Bag which features a Powerglove themed Dice Bag and an exclusive "Death by Ooze" CHONK D20 and a Holiday Loot Bag which has an exclusive Loot-themed Dice Bag and TTRPG class-themed candles from Dispel x Cantrip, as well as class-themed Iconic Dice (Tank, DPS and Healer) to match the candles.
Additionally, we've partnered up with LaserOx to bring you our stunning Swords & Roses Dice Tray in Ziricote Wood. With supplies in very limited quantities, make sure you snag one fast.
For more information on the entire collection, look below or simply click here.
And lastly,
Thank you for your support, we truly couldn't do it without you.
With the biggest shopping of the weekend on the horizon, we at Dispel Dice wanted to thank you for your support and let you know what deals we have in store for you. Starting on Thursday, 11/24 at 9pm PST through Tuesday 12pm PST, Dispel's Black Friday sale begins!
First up we are happy to announce that we are bringing limited edition Heart of Glass Lucky Bags into the fold with an exclusive design based on the wildly popular set of iconic dice. Available in limited quantities, so act fast before we run out.
But that's not all, in addition to the Lucky Bags, we are also proudly offering huge savings on all your favorite tabletop gaming accessories! For more information look below or simply click here.
**Cyberspace products are excluded from BOGO deals, but count towards Spending $100 or more, get $25 off! Available while supplies last, no rainchecks. "Buy X, Get X" offers do not combine. For more details please read our FAQ here.
]]>As usual we have been slammed in preparation for our latest drop. This time it's the tongue-in-cheek retro gaming themed Cyberspace Dice Collection. However, with less than 2 days until it's uploaded to server's everywhere, I'd give you downlow on our newest sets of DnD dice.
Inspired by video games, and the internet of years past with our usual Dispel twist, this collection is an homage to the 8-bit games we all grew up with and a celebration of how far we've come from the old dial-up days.
Cyberspace features three new iconic dice sets, two new iridescent dice sets, two polyhedral dice sets, a set of liquid core dice and a jewel-shaped dice set for a total of nine sets. As always we expect them to go fast with first-come first-serve so mark your calendar for 11/16/24, with early access starting at 11am PST and general an hour later at 12pm PST.
Lastly and as always, Team Dispel loves and appreciates all your support. We truly could not do this without your support!
Signing off,
Karen
There's less than 48 hours left until Dispel's spooky Halloween 2023 collection goes live. This collection will feature scented candles, gaming dice and our trick or treat mystery bags!
Sorry for the wait, but we've been absolutely slammed as of late getting things ready for the drop while recovering from a great time at Essen Spiel. However, with less than 48 hours left until our spooky Halloween 2023 collection goes live, I thought I'd take the time to give you a little more info this drop.
Due to the success of last year's Halloween Capsule Collection, Dispel Dice has once again teamed up with enchanting candle makers, Cantrip Candles. This time we've gone to the cauldron and brewed three exclusive monster-themed scented candles: the Cthulhu-inspired "The Deep," our werewolf-inspired "Blood Moon," and lastly, our vampire-inspired "A Horrific Night."
Each candle scent is available for purchase separately in 12. oz collectible amber glass jars, or can also be found in our Otherworldly Entity Trick or Treat Bags. Available while supplies last, each bag is $135 and contains an embroidered Otherworldly Entity dice bag, a random 6 oz. candle, two 7-piece sets of dice and a mystery fourth item!
We've also returned from the void with a plethora of eerie dice sets, from iconic, jewel-shape, iridescent, liquid core, and polyhedral, we've got something sure to suit your tastes. For more information on these dice please check the Halloween 2023 collection, or our Facebook and Instagram!
Lastly, the drop goes live at 10.24.23 at 12 pm PDT, with early access starting at 11 am PDT for email subscribers.
As always, Team Dispel loves and appreciates all your support. We truly could not do this without your support!
Signing off,
Karen
Hello Friends!,
It's Karen again we've just recovered from a wonderful Gen Con 2023 as well as our hit Gen Con drop and I wanted to let you know about delicious (yet sadly inedible) Arcane Delights collection of gaming dice that will be a perfect addition to any Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder or other TTRPG campaign.
Made as an homage to all things magical and enchanting, this 7-piece collection drops on 9.5.23 with early access starting at 11 am PST and general access starting on 12 pm PDT; and features a variety of sharp-edged dice, iconic dice, iridescent dice and even an iridescent iconic set of dice in colors ranging from blue, pink, purple, red and more!
As always, Team Dispel loves and appreciates all your support. We truly could not do this without your support!
Signing off,
Karen
Greetings fellow adventurers! We at Dispel are proud to announce that just like last year, we will be at the biggest gaming event of the year: Gen Con 2023! To mark this momentous occasion and to solidify us as the go-to shop for all your Gen Con needs, we have lined up a carefully curated selection of exclusive offers and even a new multi-part drop in store for you (pun intended.)
While shopping, don’t forget to stop by our booth #561 and browse our beautifully curated selection of gaming dice including our new Gen Con exclusive dice set, Cosmic Dust, and you’ll also be able to sneak a peek at the second part of our Gen Con drop and maybe even try on one of our new Red Dragon bomber jackets.
*Please note that while the single Cosmic D20 is ONLY available through the Buy 3 promotion, we do have full 7-piece sets of it available for $70!
**A limited quantity will be set out at the beginning of each day, so if you’re unable to snag one, please come back the following morning!
Please line up early. Once you get to the cash register, if you’d like a Lucky Bag, please let us know during check out! We will have you draw a slip of paper from a bag, and then select a bag to hand to you from that category. Unfortunately, due to the differences in weight and the size of the booth, you will not be able to hand select your own Lucky Bag.
Due to the nature of these purchases, returns and exchanges will not be accepted for these unless there is a defect with the standard dice set or Red Dragon Jacket. We will only be offering exchanges for the exact standard dice set or jacket.
So with all that being said, we're looking forward to seeing you at Booth 561! Here’s a handy little map for how to find us!
Thanks again for your tremendous support, and Team Dispel is looking forward to seeing you all there!
Signing off,
Karen
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It’s been a few months since our last dice drop, but I assure you we’ve been busy toiling away in our hut to bring you our latest release: Witch Apothecary. Inspired by one of the most iconic figures in fantasy and tabletop gaming lore, the witch, this dice collection is an homage to cauldrons, sorcery, potions, poisons, lunar rituals, and other staples of fantasy lore.
Like all our gaming accessories, these dice are made to enhance the atmosphere and highlight the various personality quirks of your DnD or TTRPG characters. With that in mind, we invite you to take a stroll to our witch’s hut and peer into our cauldron, for we have a special combination of Iconic, Iridescent, Liquid Core Dice as well as a brand-new Oversized D20 (or Chonk as we like to call them.)
Available on 6/29 at 12 pm PDT or 11am PDT for newsletter subscribers, so don’t forget to sign up here for our newsletter to get exclusive discounts and guaranteed VIP early access to this and all of our drops.
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Made for those that are looking for something a little more than casual style, this fully embroidered bomber jacket features the iconic TTRPG villain, the Red Dragon. Inspired not only by the tabletop creature but also by beast of Asian lore, anime and spider lilies as a symbol of death. This gothic black unisex jacket has a high-quality embroidered dragons head surrounded by flames, with a combination of flames and spider lilies on the left sleeve and a spider lily on the right.
This comfy piece of Japanese clothing has quickly become my favorite centerpiece of my streetwear collection and I hope it will be yours too!
This jacket is available in unisex sizes XS thru 3XL and will be available for early access on Tuesday 5/30/23 at 11am (PDT) and 12pm (PDT) for general access. Quantities are limited so to get an hour head start simply go to dispeldice.com/signup and sign up for our newsletter.
]]>Hi friends!
Karen here, I know it’s been a while, but Dispel has been getting ready to take the next step in our adventure! This leg of the journey includes moving our HQ in late May. To celebrate this, we’ve collected some of our reserve stock and experimental prototype dice, including never-seen-before items from the mystery cache!
As a way to double the fun & surprise, we’re now offering a Premium Mystery Bag in addition to the Standard Mystery Bag you know and love!
Those feeling even more adventurous can purchase the limited Premium Dispel Dice Lucky Bag for $238.
To thank you all for your support, we’ll also give a Premium Mystery Bag to a fortuitous adventurer on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. To enter, simply head to each page and follow the instructions for your chance to win.
And lastly, we will reward our mailing list subscribers with VIP early access on Thursday, May 18th, from 11am to 12pm PDT, at which point orders will open for the public. So if you don’t want to wait in line, simply sign up for our email list!
*Please note that due to mail scheduling those signing up after May 17th at 8pm PDT may not receive an early access code*
The campaign features six primary natural elemental themes; Water, Fire, Foliage, Geode, Space, and Lightning, and will offer two dice colorways and two Dice Vault to choose from per element.
]]>The campaign features six primary natural elemental themes; Water, Fire, Foliage, Geode, Space, and Lightning, and will offer two dice colorways and two Dice Vault to choose from per element.
Iconic Dice: The Iconic series utilizes a double casting method, allowing for additional inclusions to be added to the exterior of the smaller core die, giving a level of depth not attainable through the normal casting method.
Iridescent Dice: The Iridescent series utilizes a coating method on each die, providing an excellent blend of the traditional sharp-edge look with a unique sheen that changes with your viewing angle. From some directions, the finish coat almost looks flame touched!
Ebony Dice Vaults: The gorgeous hue of Ebony provides an excellent backdrop for hand-inlaid custom designs! Each element has its own unique blend of colors and materials used to embody the element thoughtfully.
Cherry Dice Vaults: Cherry makes a phenomenal canvas for engravings and - just like the elements - thrives under the test of time. Each Cherry Vault design will have a laser-etched version of original, custom illustrations representing each of the elements.
Liquid Core Fusion d20s (95mm): These colossal d20s combine elements in pairs to allow something new to emerge. Space merges with water, fire with lightning, and geode with foliage. These imposing tributes to the power of the elements showcase the beauty that results when they combine.
Lastly, for those wondering which element they align with, we've got you covered. Simply head to https://dispeldice.com/pages/elemental-quiz to learn that answer!
]]>I'm proud to announce that Dispel Dice is partnering with Cantrip Candles to bring everyone a special treat during the spooky season. I have wanted to work with Christoff from Cantrip Candles since I first had the pleasure of lighting one of his candles, so I thought I'd give everyone a look at how this project came together behind the scenes.
I approached Christoff with the idea of a small Halloween Capsule Collection where we could offer Trick or Treat Bag promotions with both Dispel and Cantrip products inside. I knew immediately that I wanted a custom scent for the season, and Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday.
I'm proud to announce that Dispel Dice is partnering with Cantrip Candles to bring everyone a special treat during the spooky season. I have wanted to work with Christoff from Cantrip Candles since I first had the pleasure of lighting one of his candles, so I thought I'd give everyone a look at how this project came together behind the scenes.
I approached Christoff with the idea of a small Halloween Capsule Collection where we could offer Trick or Treat Bag promotions with both Dispel and Cantrip products inside. I knew immediately that I wanted a custom scent for the season, and Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday.
I knew I wanted to do something a little bit....witchy. With nothing more than the words "Witches' Brew,” Christoff and I set a date for our custom brewing session. He took the reins and invited me to his local adventurer's shop (I highly recommend it to anyone in the SoCal area to check it out).
Upstairs, in his office, he had laid out an array of oils before me. Gingerly, as I smelled each one, he would elucidate the properties and qualities of them all. When I finally picked up Blood Orange, I knew it had to be in the candle. The strip immediately conjured an image of dried orange peels hanging outside a cottage window, deep in the woods. But it was missing something.
The next notes took a little more time to nail down, but eventually, we settled on Tonka Wood and Patchouli. I could almost picture the winding path peeling out behind the gnarled trees of an ancient, evil forest. I could imagine an old crone beckoning me closer, with a flickering flame in her torch and a wry, crooked smile.
It was perfect.
Cantrip Candles are usually a bright, creamy color. I knew that for Dispel's brand and the season, we would want something a bit darker...
So Christoff suggested a black dye. The soy in the candle means that while the candle dries a slate gray, when the candle burns, it becomes a jet-black ichor. Perfect for the season.
Christoff's team set to work on our candles and invited us back to experience the pouring sessions.
First, they mixed the dye into the wax. You could see the dye spread in the vat like plumes of ink. It was beautiful, if not a bit eerie.
Then, they poured the oils in.
As the candles were poured into their new homes, I was mesmerized by the flowing, bubbling black liquid. What stood out most to me was that I could see the artistry and care in each candle as they stabilized the wicks, careful not to interrupt the solidification process.
When I returned a few days later, the candles were finished and ready to be sent to their new homes!
It was an amazing experience. I can't wait to work with Christoff and the Cantrip Candles Team again! I hope you like the candles -- please let us know below what you'd like to see from us next time! Happy Halloween!
Love,
Karen
Hi friends, I appreciate your patience but just wanted to share some insigh into why it’s taken me so long to open up shop. I’m working behind the scenes to scale things, set up production & quality check the work before I launch the KS! I know it’s been a crazy wait, but I wanted to get my ducks lined up as best as possible before taking any orders!