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Nurul · « **on:** October 10, 2014, 03:38:41 PM »

"Uusi Classic" Limited Edition Playing Cards

Their 6th and final deck.
QoH
Taken from Uusi fb page

Rob Wright · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2014, 05:59:01 PM »

Quote from: Nurul on October 10, 2014, 03:38:41 PM

Their 6th and final deck.

That is a pretty Queen.

Magasaki · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2014, 06:25:46 PM »

Holy balls....

Anthony · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2014, 08:21:33 PM »

Awesome, can't wait to see Uusi's take on a Classic deck

Rose · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2014, 11:07:48 PM »

Beautiful! Even though the queen looks like her neck is dislocated slightly. Still beautiful!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2014, 11:24:33 PM »

Quote from: Rose on October 10, 2014, 11:07:48 PM

Beautiful! Even though the queen looks like her neck is dislocated slightly. Still beautiful!

Poses like that were common in some Renaissance paintings.

I like it a lot!

PurpleIce · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2014, 01:11:41 PM »

I'm excited yet sad to see them release this deck. $:-\$

Finally the Uusi Deck Set is complete with the release of this, but it also means the end. Really curious to see what they will do next, and hopefully they could still be in the playing cards scene with some collaborations or new releases.

Nurul · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2014, 09:19:02 AM »

I like this

Is it me, or does it feel like there's a little russian theme to the deck?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2014, 12:40:48 AM »

Quote from: Nurul on October 12, 2014, 09:19:02 AM

I like this

Is it me, or does it feel like there's a little russian theme to the deck?

Perhaps. They could also be Polish, Ukrainian, etc. - many cultures in Central and Eastern Europe share such clothing and grooming styles, and I don't know enough about any of them to be an authority.

Yin · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:41:50 AM »

I feel that it's more of a European theme and I'm loving it.

Kinda sad that it's going to be their final deck though

publius · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2014, 08:30:01 PM »

Any idea why it's their "final" deck? Considering modern card collecting, UUSI's stuff is some of the most coveted out there. Getting out of the game sort of seems like slaughtering the golden goose... Of course, claiming it's the final, stirring up serious sales and interest, and then coming out with a "just kidding!" would be a diabolically clever marketing ploy.

PurpleIce · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2014, 11:49:09 PM »

Quote from: publius on October 13, 2014, 08:30:01 PM

Any idea why it's their "final" deck? Considering modern card collecting, UUSI's stuff is some of the most coveted out there. Getting out of the game sort of seems like slaughtering the golden goose... Of course, claiming it's the final, stirring up serious sales and interest, and then coming out with a "just kidding!" would be a diabolically clever marketing ploy.

It is known and stated that Uusi will do a 6 deck set. Blue Blood, Bohemia, Royal Optik, Pagan, Hotcakes and Classic. (Blue Blood Redux counts as a re-make of the first deck).

Of course, they could always say they will make another 6 deck set or something along those lines, but this is the last of their mentioned 6 deck set.
Also, Uusi did not really start out as a playing card designer. Sure, they probably had some nice earnings from playing cards, but i really doubt it is the bulk of their business. Maybe they want to turn back their attention to focus on their main core of business, who knows?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2014, 06:42:37 AM »

Quote from: PurpleIce on October 13, 2014, 11:49:09 PM

Quote from: publius on October 13, 2014, 08:30:01 PM
Any idea why it's their "final" deck? Considering modern card collecting, UUSI's stuff is some of the most coveted out there. Getting out of the game sort of seems like slaughtering the golden goose... Of course, claiming it's the final, stirring up serious sales and interest, and then coming out with a "just kidding!" would be a diabolically clever marketing ploy.

It is known and stated that Uusi will do a 6 deck set. Blue Blood, Bohemia, Royal Optik, Pagan, Hotcakes and Classic. (Blue Blood Redux counts as a re-make of the first deck).

Of course, they could always say they will make another 6 deck set or something along those lines, but this is the last of their mentioned 6 deck set.
Also, Uusi did not really start out as a playing card designer. Sure, they probably had some nice earnings from playing cards, but i really doubt it is the bulk of their business. Maybe they want to turn back their attention to focus on their main core of business, who knows?

In my discussions with them, they've always mentioned that they were in it for six of their own designs and that's it. It's a great run. I'm going to miss working with them.

Anthony · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2014, 02:23:40 PM »

I'll have to second Don's comment, when I talked to them for their 1-ON-1 piece, while they did say "Never say Never" they were pretty adimant about wanting to move in a different direction and explore other artisitc opportunities.

But what an amazing 6 deck series

Msp062 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2014, 11:26:02 PM »

I like the 6 decks they put out, it's a shame the series is over. Hats off to them! Maybe if we BEG! They will design one more, haha

Collector · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2014, 01:27:50 PM »

These will be nice playing cards.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2014, 03:59:03 AM »

I have a little something to post here. It's a wee bit off-topic, but you'll understand in a little while why it's here and not elsewhere...

Hmm... Looks like I have a package... Damn near wrapped up tighter than Fort Knox!

(Click on the photos to see them LARGER.)

Don Boyer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2014, 04:01:33 AM »

Wow - it's a deck of cards! A pack of Pagans!

But what's this... A golden seal... Number 7 of 50... Wow, that's a really small number...

Holy cow - they're gilded! These were gilded by hand-applying 23.5k gold foil - sounds like a lot of work, but look - shiny!!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2014, 04:05:36 AM »

Wow, these shiny cards really clump together when you get them out of the box...

But you bend them a little, they start to separate. See, I separated the entire deck!

You can see me in the next photo losing my first game of Canfield solitaire! One of many, I hope!

Amazing - you can, with some care and caution, even WEAVE-SHUFFLE them! (Just don't expect a perfect faro every time, 'cause it's not happening!) Weave shuffles are torture on regular decks - don't try this at home unless you're very, very careful with your toys...

By know you're wondering, "What the hell, man? What's all this doing here?"

Next post, please...

Don Boyer · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2014, 04:38:22 AM »

HERE'S why! I'll let Linnea say it in her own words while I put these pictures up riiiiiiight here...

Uusi Gilded Deck Give-away!! To celebrate the release of our sixth deck, "Uusi Classic," we will be giving away one sterling silver, hand-gilded deck on our Facebook page. The give-away will start on Tuesday, October 21st and end Friday, October 24th - just visit at uusi.us, go to our FB page (the link at the bottom right corner on the homepage), do the usual FB "Like" and maybe you will take home one of these rare decks!! The winner will be announced in our first update for our "Uusi Classic" deck on KS November 1st.

If you check out the photos below, you'll see...
A first look at the Uusi Classic tuck box...
The King of Diamonds of the new deck...
A mock-up of the silver-gilded version of the new deck...and...
A lovely young lady named Annie, a friend of Linnea's, who's posing with a flower as an image study for the Queen of Hearts! Models, yay!

The KS project will launch SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST at 9:00am Chicago time (14:00 UTC).
The giveaway will start approximately NOON TODAY Chicago time (17:00 UTC) on their Facebook page.

As you can see from my lovely photos below (sh'yeah, "lovely" - I need a manicure!), the gilded decks are not just gorgeous, they're actually playable! You really get the feel of a luxury deck when you're handling a pack like this. Amazingly enough, I didn't experience that "stripper dust" effect from flecks of gold flying off the cards and all over me and my stuff - no flaking, yay! I don't look like a five-year-old girl wearing a fairy costume, double-yay! So don't be afraid to crack one open and have some fun with it!

Everyone, best of luck in the contest - and keep your eyes peeled for those EARLY BIRD REWARDS at KS!

Don't forget, many of those mighty shiny decks from the Gilded Collection are STILL AVAILABLE!

Rose · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2014, 04:59:00 AM »

That is a beautiful deck, (also beautiful model) it is seriously refreshing to see something so well done. And ooou shiny!!!

Anthony · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2014, 06:51:46 AM »

Now on Kardify.com
http://www.kardify.com/2014/10/kickstarter-uusi-classic.html

Rob Wright · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2014, 10:20:27 PM »

A few more pics from kardify

11/1/14 9am Central relaease

Don Boyer · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2014, 08:24:54 AM »

Really awesome! I'm looking forward to this deck being backed and shipped!

EDIT: just a little something to add here - a brief review of the Pagan deck WITH GILDING. I post it here because the review is not as much about the deck itself as it is also about the gilded edging. Uusi will be releasing a video soon demonstrating the gilding process.

Card Player · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2014, 01:21:32 PM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on October 31, 2014, 08:24:54 AM

Really awesome! I'm looking forward to this deck being backed and shipped!

EDIT: just a little something to add here - a brief review of the Pagan deck WITH GILDING. I post it here because the review is not as much about the deck itself as it is also about the gilded edging. Uusi will be releasing a video soon demonstrating the gilding process.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lnZnUkEhbgw?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

OH MY GOD! You sound nothing like I thought you would and I have been mispronouncing your name this whole time. I first saw you on video with The Blue Crown BACKSTAGE eating that slice of pizza. I got a much different impression of you with this first review.

Well done. You sound very professional. You should do more!