Oh wow! Sounds intense! You usually bash something if it is over-hyped, so this must be something special.
Also about te finish on the special decks. You say they are test decks and want to see how people percueve the new feel and finish combo you are using for feedback, but with only 500 being made (or released) I feel no one will open, or get to feel the combo so I'm not sure if you will get much reception on it.