De'vo Blades: Blood Metal Edition

[Evan]

Here is that "special" edition of the Blades Blood decks that De'vo has talked about.

Release Date: April 2012

In my opinion this is very overpriced.
Price: $11.99 USD

The Box is red and silver foil, embossed

I don't know about you guys but it looks really cool but nothing too special and not worth 12 bucks.

[loldudex2]

Overpriced, but the cards in the corner look SICK!

[dmbaggs]

I'm not a fan of the box at all. Even if the box was amazing I wouldn't buy it at that price. I don't even want to imagine what prices some of the resellers are going to try to sell these at.

I'm sure the cards are nice and all, but the box just doesn't do it for me. The cards look cool though. I might be more interested in the non "Metal Addition"

[Gunshy1]

i sorta like the cards, but with the other decks that are supposed to be coming out in this next month i dont like them enough to spend my money on them, (cool) box or not.

[dmbaggs]

i sorta like the cards, but with the other decks that are supposed to be coming out in this next month i dont like them enough to spend my money on them, (cool) box or not.

Yeah I always have to keep that in mind. Even without those big releases the market is getting so flooded with decks that if the design and all isn't superb I tend to pass on it. The reality is that I can't buy ever deck so I have to be really picky. Hopefully this will push some designers/companies to really put out the best work they can.

[hazofhorsham]

Way too expensive...

[KPopFever605]

Is that all? I might get a few if there are any left when I get on.

[moonexe]

Silver gilded edges. There's your "justification" for the price.
I commented on one of the pics asking why, and he just deleted my comment. Lovely guy.

[CBJ]

Two more pics of this deck

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[K]

These look really nice, I love the simplicity of the new deck and I would like to own a glided deck sometime, this might be it. 

[dmbaggs]

Yeah the gilded edges on that deck do look nice, although I wonder how they affect the handling? Overall it's a nice looking deck of cards! Will the non metal edition have the gilded edges? I'd be guessing no

[digipunk]

Yeah the gilded edges on that deck do look nice, although I wonder how they affect the handling? Overall it's a nice looking deck of cards! Will the non metal edition have the gilded edges? I'd be guessing no

Normally gilded edge decks are for collection. The non "special" edition shouldn't have the gilded edges, or it is hard to do XCM (anyway De'vo is the godfather of XCM...)
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[Evan]

Silver gilded edges. There's your "justification" for the price.
I commented on one of the pics asking why, and he just deleted my comment. Lovely guy.

He banned me from the Handlordz Facebook page for asking a few questions.

[Don Boyer]

Silver gilded edges. There's your "justification" for the price.
I commented on one of the pics asking why, and he just deleted my comment. Lovely guy.

He banned me from the Handlordz Facebook page for asking a few questions.

He sounds like such a sweetie...  Does he kiss his mother with that keyboard? 

It seems like a huge contradiction, though.  Metal-edged cards are legendary for crappy performance.  They're the kind of cards seen in a household that rarely plays cards.

He's doing one of two things:

1) He's pulling a "D&D" and just throwing it at the wall to see if it sticks with collectors and rabid fans.

OR

2) He discovered some miracle process within USPC to make metal-edged cards perform.

Knowing USPC's general disinterest in R&D, which do you consider the most likely?

[Evan]

De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"

[K]

De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"

this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!

[Don Boyer]

De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"

this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!

K, you seem like a nice guy, but would you STOP WHINING about people taking or not taking PAYPAL already!  It was annoying enough the first dozen times; now it just grates on my nerves!  Open a bank account and get a debit card!

[K]

De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"

this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!

K, you seem like a nice guy, but would you STOP WHINING about people taking or not taking PAYPAL already!  It was annoying enough the first dozen times; now it just grates on my nerves!  Open a bank account and get a debit card!

I'm just joking for this one relax and take a chill pill! It's like saying please take my money! but since in this case, paypal... I will! sooner or later! sorryyyyy.....


I know most of you guys here hate me whining about it so I'm cutting it down/keeping it private if I can contact the person here, unless I need help like for example the tendril as I can't possibly pm everyone about it, I have to ask the public about that one. I'm doing my best to keep it short, no more whining about payment this time! and perhaps less on shipping costs as well...I know my flaws.....

[Aaron]

These look really awesome! But if the regular bloods look the same with a different box I will just get some of those.

[Don Boyer]

These look really awesome! But if the regular bloods look the same with a different box I will just get some of those.

The cards aren't 100% the same.  Blood Metal have silver-painted edges which De'vo claims don't negatively affect the deck's handling properties like most painted-edge decks do.

[digipunk]

De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"

this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!

Sorry to bring up this topic, just want to say de'vo accepts PayPal. I remember he partially refunded my payment twice.

[Don Boyer]

De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"

this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!

Sorry to bring up this topic, just want to say de'vo accepts PayPal. I remember he partially refunded my payment twice.

Don't ever be sorry to pass on useful information.  We like that around here. 

[Evan]

Ok back on topic

The more I look at the Blood Metal edition, the more I want to have it. Its too expensive to get more than 2 of, and my birthday is in April... so maybe I can get a few regular blood decks and a couple blood metal.

[Don Boyer]

Ok back on topic

The more I look at the Blood Metal edition, the more I want to have it. Its too expensive to get more than 2 of, and my birthday is in April... so maybe I can get a few regular blood decks and a couple blood metal.

If the deck performs as advertised, yes, I'd buy two.  Probably not more than that, though.  Too many decks...

[John B.]

i heard he was thinking of doing a 3 pack special bloods, special, and april fools deck so i might get that.

[Evan]

i heard he was thinking of doing a 3 pack special bloods, special, and april fools deck so i might get that.

Thats a smart idea. But as a collector, it wouldn't be for me. I like to use one or two and have one or two sealed.

[Aaron]

These look really awesome! But if the regular bloods look the same with a different box I will just get some of those.

The cards aren't 100% the same.  Blood Metal have silver-painted edges which De'vo claims don't negatively affect the deck's handling properties like most painted-edge decks do.

Damn, now I might need a couple

[Don Boyer]

i heard he was thinking of doing a 3 pack special bloods, special, and april fools deck so i might get that.

Thats a smart idea. But as a collector, it would be for me. I like to use one or two and have one or two sealed.

Would or wouldn't?

I think it's excellent, particularly if there's a discount involved.  I'd get two of those, for sure.

[moonexe]

I know I won't be getting anything from De'vo himself anytime soon, and since the decks are limited, that probably means no blades at all for me, but I definitely want to hear from you guys about how the painted edges affect performance. Please keep us updated on that!

[Aaron]

the only thing about buying the blades is that I don`t like De`Vo as a person. Like that comment on Alex`s Harlequins, WTF is that about. IDK I think they are going to be really nice though.

[Don Boyer]

the only thing about buying the blades is that I don`t like De`Vo as a person. Like that comment on Alex`s Harlequins, WTF is that about. IDK I think they are going to be really nice though.

I could see some refusing to buy in protest - I've not had any first-hand experience but the scuttlebutt is that he's a real ass and lacking in interpersonal skills.

What are some of the things you've heard about him?

[Aaron]

I have just heard pretty much that he doesn`t respect other magicians and thinks he is #1. idk if it is an act he is doing and he doesn`t mean the stuff he says or if he really is an ignorant asshole.

[Don Boyer]

I have just heard pretty much that he doesn`t respect other magicians and thinks he is #1. idk if it is an act he is doing and he doesn`t mean the stuff he says or if he really is an ignorant asshole.

Yeah, it seems he's got a stick up his butt about the kind of treatment he received from magicians when he first tried making cardistry (or as he loves calling it, Xtreme Card Manipulation, or XCM) a separate art from magic.  I still remember that art print he made with all the cardists and magicians locked in mortal combat on some medieval battlefield, and the magicians getting defeated.  Overkill...  If he was wise, he'd get over it, be the bigger man and move on already.  I guess wisdom doesn't grow on trees after all... 

[digipunk]

Actually many of my friends are big fans of de'vo, if you guys ever noticed the 06-07 XCM Champion was a Taiwanese. I ever tried to tell them something I heard from the net, but soon I found my life was in danger and had to stop the topic immediately. hahaha 

[moonexe]

the only thing about buying the blades is that I don`t like De`Vo as a person. Like that comment on Alex`s Harlequins, WTF is that about. IDK I think they are going to be really nice though.

That is exactly why I don't plan on buying any. Seeing how he deleted my comment that was an honest question, his lovely comment on the harlequin back, and his general cockiness, he's just the kind of guy I don't feel like encouraging with my money.
Besides, it's not like the quality of his decks can't be found anywhere else - they're modern USPC decks, all you need is the right stock and finish and you got yourself the same thing in a different design. But he would never admit this if you asked.

[sinsandman]

I haven't had too much working with him personally. However, when I asked him about getting some of his cards he was very generous. Thus, I can only go off of what I know personally, and what I know personally is that he is a decent dude who does what he does and doesn't pay much mind outside of that.

[digipunk]

I haven't had too much working with him personally. However, when I asked him about getting some of his cards he was very generous. Thus, I can only go off of what I know personally, and what I know personally is that he is a decent dude who does what he does and doesn't pay much mind outside of that.

He is good to his fans, really. So I pretend to be his fan when I need something from him 

I don't have any Silver Blades now, but when I bought 3 bricks from him, I asked him to sign on the whole brick of 12 decks (all boxes, jokers, blank face cards, and AoS. In other words, he had to sign 5 times for a deck) 
 
I guess that's why he then announced on the website: 2 signatures at most for one brick

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[loldudex2]

I haven't had too much working with him personally. However, when I asked him about getting some of his cards he was very generous. Thus, I can only go off of what I know personally, and what I know personally is that he is a decent dude who does what he does and doesn't pay much mind outside of that.

He is good to his fans, really. So I pretend to be his fan when I need something from him 

I don't have any Silver Blades now, but when I bought 3 bricks from him, I asked him to sign on the whole brick of 12 decks (all boxes, jokers, blank face cards, and AoS. In other words, he had to sign 5 times for a deck) 
 
I guess that's why he then announced on the website: 2 signatures at most for one brick

_

Did he go through with that?

[digipunk]

Did he go through with that?

Yes, don't forget I was a big fan of him (at least he thought I was).
 
I bought not only 3 bricks of the Silver Blades, but also 2 of his Blade Clips (limited to 50 and sold out before they're announced to the public). I looked like a super fan from any angle of view. Besides, originally they were not familiar with the shipping methods and the international shipping was VERY VERY expensive (as expensive as D&D, the postage was decided by the shopping system and really unreasonable), I taught them how to use Medium/Large Flat Rate Boxes to ship internationally so that buyers may save much money (and that's why I got partial refund twice).
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[Kanped]

I wasn't around for his whole 'battlefield' debacle so I can only go on what I've seen; the whole 'Xtreme' nonsense (I hate that more than you'll ever know), talking about 'darkness', the Gothic design and odd egotistic rhetoric.  Honestly, the guy just comes off as a bit of a dork, nothing more.

Aside from that, the deck looks basically the same as the others with a nicer colour to it (more interesting, anyway).  The new tuck box is better but the overall design on it... the circular shruikan is off centre, should be in the middle IMO.  Don't like the typeface or the phrase 'blood metal' (what is that even supposed to mean?).  Don't like the signature; looks tacked on, as does the design at the bottom.  I think it would look way better with just the shruikan, slap in the middle of the tuck box and nothing else.

[Aaron]

Did he go through with that?

Yes, don't forget I was a big fan of him (at least he thought I was).
 
I bought not only 3 bricks of the Silver Blades, but also 2 of his Blade Clips (limited to 50 and sold out before they're announced to the public). I looked like a super fan from any angle of view. Besides, originally they were not familiar with the shipping methods and the international shipping was VERY VERY expensive (as expensive as D&D, the postage was decided by the shopping system and really unreasonable), I taught them how to use Medium/Large Flat Rate Boxes to ship internationally so that buyers may save much money (and that's why I got partial refund twice).
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Holy crap, Why did you want that many signuatures?

[digipunk]

Aaron, this is a very good question. Thank you for asking this question.
 
I said I pretended to be his super fan and got things I wanted. On the other hand, I said I don't have any Silver Blades now. I bought those decks (and clips) because I was bored.
 
There were not so many new decks during the same period last year. Some of my friends are real fans of him, they made me think those decks are terrific stuff. You know, I might be uninterested in something originally, but everyone was talking about it... I felt I had to get some because it was very interesting. I didn't really want those "great stuff", but it was like a game for me : grabbing something before others could. I had many Silver Blades and the 2 limited clips, but later I sold them to all my fellow collectors here with exactly the same price I paid. It's just a game for me after all.

[Don Boyer]

Aaron, this is a very good question. Thank you for asking this question.
 
I said I pretended to be his super fan and got things I wanted. On the other hand, I said I don't have any Silver Blades now. I bought those decks (and clips) because I was bored.
 
There were not so many new decks during the same period last year. Some of my friends are real fans of him, they made me think those decks are terrific stuff. You know, I might be uninterested in something originally, but everyone was talking about it... I felt I had to get some because it was very interesting. I didn't really want those "great stuff", but it was like a game for me : grabbing something before others could. I had many Silver Blades and the 2 limited clips, but later I sold them to all my fellow collectors here with exactly the same price I paid. It's just a game for me after all.

So in a way, you were doing your friends a favor by obtaining rare items for them that they might otherwise have missed.  Nice.

[Aaron]

Aaron, this is a very good question. Thank you for asking this question.
 
I said I pretended to be his super fan and got things I wanted. On the other hand, I said I don't have any Silver Blades now. I bought those decks (and clips) because I was bored.
 
There were not so many new decks during the same period last year. Some of my friends are real fans of him, they made me think those decks are terrific stuff. You know, I might be uninterested in something originally, but everyone was talking about it... I felt I had to get some because it was very interesting. I didn't really want those "great stuff", but it was like a game for me : grabbing something before others could. I had many Silver Blades and the 2 limited clips, but later I sold them to all my fellow collectors here with exactly the same price I paid. It's just a game for me after all.

Haha that is pretty awesome

[digipunk]

So in a way, you were doing your friends a favor by obtaining rare items for them that they might otherwise have missed.  Nice.

Thanks Don, actually they got the decks with lower price from me. There were real dealers on auctions here and dealers must make some profit when reselling items. I forget I bought 3 bircks or 5 bricks, the average cost (including international shipping) per deck was lower than the official price, not to mention those dealers' adjusted prices on auctions. After I received them, watched them, I thought I didn't really want these decks (and clips) but some friends did. I had a little regret and felt I shouldn't own them. Because of the relatively low price and the signatures, they were sold out very quickly. It was a special experience to me.
 
If someone is curious about how those clips look like, here they are:
http://love.youthwant.com.tw/11/pre_readz.php?ut=f&stud_id=100123572&bid=110213083352z10Y
They were not attractive to me, I am not a real fan

[Don Boyer]

I think I liked his funky-looking wooden deck holders more.  But they looked insanely bulky.

[digipunk]

I think I liked his funky-looking wooden deck holders more.  But they looked insanely bulky.

So do I think. All items in his pics are insanely bulky except the playing cards

[dmbaggs]

It's really interesting hearing everybody's take on De'vo. I have never really been too interested in his deck but with his new releases and the april fools day deck I've been paying a little more attention. Sounds like there are some pretty mixed opinions on the guy. Not sure if I should check out some of his decks or not... never really cared for the blades too much. They don't stand out to me at all.

[digipunk]

Objectively speaking, you should try. Most of the playing cards in these 2 years have decent quality, especially custom decks. But if you want to find a deck with slightly different handling among these new decks, Blades should be the one in my opinion.

[Evan]

‎''The USPC again just had another leak with our products. This is the second one we've had from them with the same deck - the Blood Metal Edition. The last person that leaked out our product info was fired from the USPC. This one we may actually go after further with since they gave out our copyrighted products, even before they were even released. Thanks for the tip Tom Frank ! I'm contacting my attorneys and the USPC as I type.'' - De'vo

That sucks for him...

[dmbaggs]

That is unfortunate but I can't help to think it's bad karma haha. I'm sure it'll all get sorted out in the end.

[loldudex2]

Dang! That Sucks! I think the first person who leaked products was "6insider9". He once said "The hardestpart of working here is keeping secrets" and he talked about how awesome they looked!

Did anyone see the new leaked images?

[Aaron]

haha. That is crappy for De`Vo. I remember 6insider9 telling us some stuff about the bloods. And then another leak. wow looks like USPCC has some security issues.

[Don Boyer]

haha. That is crappy for De`Vo. I remember 6insider9 telling us some stuff about the bloods. And then another leak. wow looks like USPCC has some security issues.

The last I heard some months ago was that 6insider9 was fired from USPC for security-related issues.  Just rumor, though.

[Joshua Robinson]

haha. That is crappy for De`Vo. I remember 6insider9 telling us some stuff about the bloods. And then another leak. wow looks like USPCC has some security issues.

The last I heard some months ago was that 6insider9 was fired from USPC for security-related issues.  Just rumor, though.

Sounds like that could be true Don, Since someone else from USPCC could be "Lurking" and sound out who 6insider9 is and got them fired.

Sorry about going off topic here, but Don, please check your PM's!

[Don Boyer]

haha. That is crappy for De`Vo. I remember 6insider9 telling us some stuff about the bloods. And then another leak. wow looks like USPCC has some security issues.

The last I heard some months ago was that 6insider9 was fired from USPC for security-related issues.  Just rumor, though.

Sounds like that could be true Don, Since someone else from USPCC could be "Lurking" and sound out who 6insider9 is and got them fired.

Sorry about going off topic here, but Don, please check your PM's!

It had little to do with posting here, if what I heard was correct.  It's from a reliable source.

[loldudex2]

I'm just wondering, did anyone see the new leaked images?

[Evan]

I'm just wondering, did anyone see the new leaked images?

I didn't... I looked around google but found nothing. I'm sure its been taken down by now.

[Aaron]

I'm just wondering, did anyone see the new leaked images?

De`Vo said that samples were released. Wouldn`t that be like a protodeck? He said someone sent out a sample of his deck.

[loldudex2]

I'm just wondering, did anyone see the new leaked images?

De`Vo said that samples were released. Wouldn`t that be like a protodeck? He said someone sent out a sample of his deck.

Oh wow! That makess more sense, and it must really suck for De'vo. No matter how much I dislike him, this shouldn't of happened.

[NathanCanadas]

I think that people are really disrespectful to De'vo. I don't like him either but I just think it's not fair that people are so "cruel". Shame on them.

[Aaron]

I think that people are really disrespectful to De'vo. I don't like him either but I just think it's not fair that people are so "cruel". Shame on them.

The main reason people are like that is because he insults designs of other designers and is very arrogant of his designs.

[loldudex2]

I think that people are really disrespectful to De'vo. I don't like him either but I just think it's not fair that people are so "cruel". Shame on them.

The main reason people are like that is because he insults designs of other designers and is very arrogant of his designs.

De'vo is just stating his opinions (arrogantly and rude) but he did nothing illegal, like the blokes who stole the deck did.

[Aaron]

I think that people are really disrespectful to De'vo. I don't like him either but I just think it's not fair that people are so "cruel". Shame on them.

The main reason people are like that is because he insults designs of other designers and is very arrogant of his designs.

De'vo is just stating his opinions (arrogantly and rude) but he did nothing illegal, like the blokes who stole the deck did.

I know but I think that is why people hate on De`Vo. I don`t think it is right that people took a deck and I hope that they are punished for it.

[NathanCanadas]

I understand that, but I think that the people who stole his deck did it mainly for money and not for revenge.
BTW Aaron, how come you do your accents like this ` and not like this ' ?

[dmbaggs]

Yeah Loldude's got it right. What he says may not be nice but it's just opinion and he a right to say what he wishes. Stealing somebody's work is illegal. They were wrong to do that no matter what. It's a shame but De'vo will get past it one way or another and hopefully keep doing his thing.

[loldudex2]

Yeah Loldude's got it right. What he says may not be nice but it's just opinion and he a right to say what he wishes. Stealing somebody's work is illegal. They were wrong to do that no matter what. It's a shame but De'vo will get past it one way or another and hopefully keep doing his thing.

Knowing De'vo he will keep doing his thing. I doubt this will effect him in any negative way. It may even boost this decks awareness.

[Don Boyer]

Wouldn't be the first time something like this happened as a publicity stunt.  And I don't think it was a protodeck - they're usually done in VERY small quantities at great cost.  I'd wager it was one or more of his production models - they're probably already printed and either waiting to be shipped or waiting to be sold.

[Aaron]

I understand that, but I think that the people who stole his deck did it mainly for money and not for revenge.
BTW Aaron, how come you do your accents like this ` and not like this ' ?

I don`t think they did it as revenge. I was just making a general statement that some people don`t like de`vo because of stuff like what I stated above.


And about the accents. I acctually didn`t know that those other ones existed   I found the key and I'll use those from now on.

[Evan]

I don't think its revenge. Its karma though....

[Evan]

"The Pro ****** deck (April Fools) will have Blades stock and high performance finish. Custom courts cards, custom AOS, custom Jokers designed for color changes, a double backer (for magic) and it was also designed to have a special fan pattern. Even the jokers were designed to go around the special fan pattern for extra fun. All of this custom work for a deck meant as a joke? YES! Even our joke decks will be higher quality, better performing and more custom than most "custom' decks. These decks will be available individually for $5.99, or you can get them in our variety pack which will include 1 Blades Blood Edition, 1 Blades Blood Metal Edition, and 1 Pro ******* deck for a possible $19.99, and double variety pack (6 decks) for $39.99 Prices are not final and always subject to change." - De'vo

This is awesome news for me because I will definitely be getting the double variety pack. Its a great deal.

[Aaron]

"The Pro ****** deck (April Fools) will have Blades stock and high performance finish. Custom courts cards, custom AOS, custom Jokers designed for color changes, a double backer (for magic) and it was also designed to have a special fan pattern. Even the jokers were designed to go around the special fan pattern for extra fun. All of this custom work for a deck meant as a joke? YES! Even our joke decks will be higher quality, better performing and more custom than most "custom' decks. These decks will be available individually for $5.99, or you can get them in our variety pack which will include 1 Blades Blood Edition, 1 Blades Blood Metal Edition, and 1 Pro ******* deck for a possible $19.99, and double variety pack (6 decks) for $39.99 Prices are not final and always subject to change." - De'vo

This is awesome news for me because I will definitely be getting the double variety pack. Its a great deal.

I saw that on facebook. I think I will get one double pack and a single pack so I have 3 of each deck.

[dmbaggs]

Yeah that double variety pack is a great deal!! I like how he set that up. I think I'll have to get on of the doubles!! The April Fools deck is sounded pretty sweet from his latest update 

[Aaron]

I hope the gilt edges handle good with the magic finish it would be a shame if they were garbage handling.

[dmbaggs]

I hope the gilt edges handle good with the magic finish it would be a shame if they were garbage handling.

Well he did hint at them being more for collectors and less for handling, but we'll see. They could be good or they could be garbage. I'm sure they won't be amazing, but hopefully we are working towards better handling gilded cards 

[Aaron]

well here is what he said to me on facebook:

Aaron - we're not sure if they will handle like normal gilded decks or better. It's one of the first decks being done with the magic finish + gilding. We went ahead and made the high performance Blood Edition without gilding so people that wanted performance would have it for sure. Then we made the gilded the "collector's" Edition assuming they won't be as good. So assume the Blood Metals will be like the other gilded decks, and if they perform better, then you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I have never used a gilt deck I just have heard that the handling isn`t so good. Does anyone have any gilded edge decks? If so how do they handle?

[Don Boyer]

I've handled gilt-edged bridge decks as a kid.  The gilding flakes off and gets on everything, and they're not very smooth to play with - I can't imagine they're good for magic or cardistry.  Here's an interesting rule of thumb to apply to gauge the potential handling: how many videos of magicians and cardists have you seen where they use gilded cards?


I'll grant there may be a different with the Magic Finish - but likely only if they apply it to the edges of the card.


De'vo sounds like he's hedging a bit.  He knows they're not going to handle well, so he's trying to say they're a collector's deck and comparing them more to other gilded decks rather than other non-gilded decks.  They could be the best-handling gilded deck ever made - but since most gilded decks handle like crap, it's not a difficult benchmark to surpass.


I'll probably get them anyway, just because it will be the first gilded Magic Finish and it should handle at least differently if not better, or if nothing else, they'll be good for solitaire.  I just expect to hear a lot of people complaining about them.

[loldudex2]

I'm terrified that if I get one of these decks, I will accidentally farro them and destroy the glit edges.  That's why I won't open them if I get a deck or two, since I farro without thinking.

[Don Boyer]

I'm terrified that if I get one of these decks, I will accidentally farro them and destroy the glit edges.  That's why I won't open them if I get a deck or two, since I farro without thinking.

I doubt that would be a problem.  The gilding is painted on to the card edge.

Try taking some thick housepaint and individually paint the edges of every card in a deck with a fine brush.  Then tell me when they've dried whether you can even begin to faro them together...

The ability to faro depends on, among other things, the angle of the edge cut.  The cut gets completely obliterated when it's painted over with metallic paint.  You'd stand a better chance of faro shuffling two muffins together...

[loldudex2]

I'm terrified that if I get one of these decks, I will accidentally farro them and destroy the glit edges.  That's why I won't open them if I get a deck or two, since I farro without thinking.

I doubt that would be a problem.  The gilding is painted on to the card edge.

Try taking some thick housepaint and individually paint the edges of every card in a deck with a fine brush.  Then tell me when they've dried whether you can even begin to faro them together...

The ability to faro depends on, among other things, the angle of the edge cut.  The cut gets completely obliterated when it's painted over with metallic paint.  You'd stand a better chance of faro shuffling two muffins together...

Ok, thanks. I was just going by what I've heard people say about gilded edges, and how the paint would get destroyed if they tried to faro. Even though you say they can't faro, I still fear I will be watching tv, not be paying attention, and I will try to force the cards to faro, and realize what a mistake I've made, which is kinda making me nervous about this.

But whatever, I still may (and probably will) buy some to try them out for my first gilded edge deck.

[John B.]

if i get the gilided it will only be for my collection, up opened.

[Russell CircleCityCards]

Ohh just chiming in on the discussion form a day or two ago about the stolen decks from USPCC...


My Brimstones and 5 other high profile decks were leaked and on ebay before I even got mine in the mail.  The ebayer said she 'got them from a friend'. and removed them without the sale ending.  I email USPCC about this and got a response from the Sales Director and said the person was removed.  This better not happen with the Americana or any other deck we release in the future.

[dmbaggs]

Ohh just chiming in on the discussion form a day or two ago about the stolen decks from USPCC...


My Brimstones and 5 other high profile decks were leaked and on ebay before I even got mine in the mail.  The ebayer said she 'got them from a friend'. and removed them without the sale ending.  I email USPCC about this and got a response from the Sales Director and said the person was removed.  This better not happen with the Americana or any other deck we release in the future.

Dang, sounds like a reoccurring problem! They should get that all sorted out. Simply bad news bears for everybody

[Aaron]

Ohh just chiming in on the discussion form a day or two ago about the stolen decks from USPCC...


My Brimstones and 5 other high profile decks were leaked and on ebay before I even got mine in the mail.  The ebayer said she 'got them from a friend'. and removed them without the sale ending.  I email USPCC about this and got a response from the Sales Director and said the person was removed.  This better not happen with the Americana or any other deck we release in the future.

That is retarded. The USPCC needs to keep this stuff checked. I can understand if someone takes a deck to use for themself, if that isnt bad enough they try to sell these decks!

[NathanCanadas]

I just can't understand this disrespect people have! No love for the work put into certain decks! Well they got punished and lost their jobs for a couple bucks! Nonetheless this is really scary!

[Don Boyer]

It happens in any industry that makes a product of some kind.  The term for it is "shrinkage" in retail.

Security at USPC is not as great as they'd like people to think it is.  If two guys competing in the 2011 WSOP Championship can pay a USPC employee to print the tournament cards with hidden markings, that's when you really need to step back and ask yourself what kind of Keystone Kops they have monitoring their employees.  Who remembers that uncut sheet of marked Split Spades Lions that went up for sale on eBay and quickly got yanked?

Does the fine print of a USPC contract to make your deck include clauses that absolve them of liability if your decks (in any form) get stolen off the line and sold?

Archduke Cards is looking like a more attractive alternative by the day... 

[shutupdangit]

These decks will be available individually for $5.99, or you can get them in our variety pack which will include 1 Blades Blood Edition, 1 Blades Blood Metal Edition, and 1 Pro ******* deck for a possible $19.99, and double variety pack (6 decks) for $39.99 Prices are not final and always subject to change." - De'vo

The variety pack costs more than the individual decks combined.

[xela]

@Don: I'm not going to devulge the details of the USPCC contract, but at least the one I got was very short. About three pages, with very little fine print and very few clauses.

[Kanped]

These decks will be available individually for $5.99, or you can get them in our variety pack which will include 1 Blades Blood Edition, 1 Blades Blood Metal Edition, and 1 Pro ******* deck for a possible $19.99, and double variety pack (6 decks) for $39.99 Prices are not final and always subject to change." - De'vo

The variety pack costs more than the individual decks combined.

And the double variety pack costs more than 2 variety packs (only a penny but still, bad maths).

[loldudex2]

Wait, the varity box costs more. Is there a list of all of these deck prices, because at about $11 For Blood Metal, about $6 for Blood, and $6 for April Fool's, it seems like its a better value, and I not, it's most likely very close.

[NathanCanadas]

Can someone make a list of all the decks released by De'vo please? I don't own any and barely know anything about them... 

[loldudex2]

Can someone make a list of all the decks released by De'vo please? I don't own any and barely know anything about them... 

Can someone make a list of all the decks released by De'vo please? I don't own any and barely know anything about them... 

I may be missing some, but:
-Blades Silver (1st and 2nd Run)
-Blades white edition
-Blades Midnight Edition

These are all the decks that I found on his website that have been released.

[Evan]

Wait, the varity box costs more. Is there a list of all of these deck prices, because at about $11 For Blood Metal, about $6 for Blood, and $6 for April Fool's, it seems like its a better value, and I not, it's most likely very close.

Blood Metal is $11.99, Blood is $5.99, and April Fools is $5.99. Together, thats $24. The Variety Pack is $4 cheaper which may not seem like much money, its a great deal!

[shutupdangit]

Blood Metal is $11.99, Blood is $5.99, and April Fools is $5.99. Together, thats $24. The Variety Pack is $4 cheaper which may not seem like much money, its a great deal!

Ah, I totally forgot that Blood Metal was $11.99! The variety pack for $19.99 sounds like a much better deal!

[dmbaggs]

Yeah I'm planning on getting two of the variety packs!! Like MA said it's a good deal. Four bucks off isn't bad at all!

[xZEROx]

I might pick up a variety pack depending on the shipping price..

[Don Boyer]

@Don: I'm not going to devulge the details of the USPCC contract, but at least the one I got was very short. About three pages, with very little fine print and very few clauses.

I don't need details - I'm just curious if a designer's work is protected from theft under the contract in any way, or if it's USPC that gets the protection instead.

[John B.]

if i worked with USPCC i would never sell a deck that was leaked, thats asking to be fired.

[Aaron]

De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.


I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.

[Don Boyer]

De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.


I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.

I wouldn't count on good handling from the Metal version.  De'vo himself was hedging about how it would handle, basically saying that while it won't handle as well as some non-gilded decks, it'll handle better than other metal-edged decks out there.  But since those metal-edged decks by and large handle terribly, it's rather faint praise.  It's like saying your dog is cleaner than any of the pigs in the sty; you still wouldn't let it in the house unless you had a look for yourself, would you?  The statement is essentially meaningless in terms of evaluating the deck's handling.

[Aaron]

De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.


I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.

I wouldn't count on good handling from the Metal version.  De'vo himself was hedging about how it would handle, basically saying that while it won't handle as well as some non-gilded decks, it'll handle better than other metal-edged decks out there.  But since those metal-edged decks by and large handle terribly, it's rather faint praise.  It's like saying your dog is cleaner than any of the pigs in the sty; you still wouldn't let it in the house unless you had a look for yourself, would you?  The statement is essentially meaningless in terms of evaluating the deck's handling.

well there is always the chance that they will work out good. If they even handled equal to a low quality bike that would be fine.

[Don Boyer]

De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.


I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.

I wouldn't count on good handling from the Metal version.  De'vo himself was hedging about how it would handle, basically saying that while it won't handle as well as some non-gilded decks, it'll handle better than other metal-edged decks out there.  But since those metal-edged decks by and large handle terribly, it's rather faint praise.  It's like saying your dog is cleaner than any of the pigs in the sty; you still wouldn't let it in the house unless you had a look for yourself, would you?  The statement is essentially meaningless in terms of evaluating the deck's handling.

well there is always the chance that they will work out good. If they even handled equal to a low quality bike that would be fine.

I think you missed something.  De'vo himself was saying the handling wouldn't be as good as ungilded decks, which would include Standard Bikes.  Don't get me wrong, I'm interested in getting two packs myself.  But I'm just telling you don't expect anything out of them performance-wise.  That way, if they do perform even nearly-decent, you'll be pleasantly surprised.  If you expect them to perform at least as well as Bikes, you'll probably get disappointed.

[Evan]

‎''The back of the Blood Metal Edition Blades tuck box. No ink, just black on black embossing. The flap has a beautiful embossed red foil star. This box is the sexiest box we've ever seen!'' - De'vo

The back of the box reminds me of DeckONE. But its definitely not "the sexiest box we've ever seen!''

[loldudex2]

‎''The back of the Blood Metal Edition Blades tuck box. No ink, just black on black embossing. The flap has a beautiful embossed red foil star. This box is the sexiest box we've ever seen!'' - De'vo

The back of the box reminds me of DeckONE. But its definitely not "the sexiest box we've ever seen!''

Sexiest box ever? No. Really nice? Yes.
I feel the simpler the better in terms of boxes. Also, I generally dislike embossing due to Porper's,  but this isn't "crazy" embossed, so it's fine with me.

[Aaron]

De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.


I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.

I wouldn't count on good handling from the Metal version.  De'vo himself was hedging about how it would handle, basically saying that while it won't handle as well as some non-gilded decks, it'll handle better than other metal-edged decks out there.  But since those metal-edged decks by and large handle terribly, it's rather faint praise.  It's like saying your dog is cleaner than any of the pigs in the sty; you still wouldn't let it in the house unless you had a look for yourself, would you?  The statement is essentially meaningless in terms of evaluating the deck's handling.

well there is always the chance that they will work out good. If they even handled equal to a low quality bike that would be fine.

I think you missed something.  De'vo himself was saying the handling wouldn't be as good as ungilded decks, which would include Standard Bikes.  Don't get me wrong, I'm interested in getting two packs myself.  But I'm just telling you don't expect anything out of them performance-wise.  That way, if they do perform even nearly-decent, you'll be pleasantly surprised.  If you expect them to perform at least as well as Bikes, you'll probably get disappointed.

Ok I didn`t see that. Whatever I will just hope that they handle ok.


Also that box looks very nice I really like the addition of that star. I hope the star sticks out into the opening flap.

[Evan]

Just found out that the 5 new products will go for sale on Friday, March 23rd and will ship out on Monday, March 26th!


"We just heard from the USPC and our Blades are ready to ship to our store. If all goes well, we plan on having our largest release on 26 March 2012. Due to scrap rates, we will have a very very limited amount of regular Blood Editions which we may or may not make more of. We will offer a very special 3 deck Variety pack for only $19.99 and a 6 deck variety pack for $39.99 having 1 or 2 each of our 3 brand new decks - Blades Blood Edition, Blades Blood METAL Edition (Silver Gilded) and our hilarious "Pro-Cardistry" deck(April Fools). The LIMITED EDITION Blood Wood XCM Boxes and Blood Porpers will also be for sale. Don't miss our largest release in history! A full trailer showing the products will be released on 26 March prior to the items going for sale. We can't wait to show you all the greatness!" - De'vo

[dmbaggs]

Just found out that the 5 new products will go for sale on Friday, March 23rd and will ship out on Monday, March 26th!


"We just heard from the USPC and our Blades are ready to ship to our store. If all goes well, we plan on having our largest release on 26 March 2012. Due to scrap rates, we will have a very very limited amount of regular Blood Editions which we may or may not make more of. We will offer a very special 3 deck Variety pack for only $19.99 and a 6 deck variety pack for $39.99 having 1 or 2 each of our 3 brand new decks - Blades Blood Edition, Blades Blood METAL Edition (Silver Gilded) and our hilarious "Pro-Cardistry" deck(April Fools). The LIMITED EDITION Blood Wood XCM Boxes and Blood Porpers will also be for sale. Don't miss our largest release in history! A full trailer showing the products will be released on 26 March prior to the items going for sale. We can't wait to show you all the greatness!" - De'vo

You just posted that on every De'Vo thread. There really is no need to post it everywhere. Try not to do those double and triple posts please. I don't think anybody is a big fan of it

[Aaron]

Sounds sweet, I just got paid recently and I am going to get 3 of each deck

[loldudex2]

Does anyone know if the bundles will come in a special set, like David Blaine does, or not? Either way, I like all of these decks, and depending on my funds I may order some!

I feel like I'm the only one excited for the Pro-Cardistry Deck!

[Evan]

Does anyone know if the bundles will come in a special set, like David Blaine does, or not? Either way, I like all of these decks, and depending on my funds I may order some!

I feel like I'm the only one excited for the Pro-Cardistry Deck!

What do you mean by special set? It's just 1 of each deck or 2 of each deck.

And no, you aren't the only one! I've been excited for it since I first heard about it!

[loldudex2]

Does anyone know if the bundles will come in a special set, like David Blaine does, or not? Either way, I like all of these decks, and depending on my funds I may order some!

I feel like I'm the only one excited for the Pro-Cardistry Deck!

What do you mean by special set? It's just 1 of each deck or 2 of each deck.

And no, you aren't the only one! I've been excited for it since I first heard about it!

When I firs heard about the bundles I was picturing them in a special box of sorts, but then I thought about it more and I realized that I was most likely wrong, so I was just wondering , but have since realized I am most likely wrong.

[Evan]

 "Today the Blood Edition arrived at the store, and unfortunately all of the Blood Metal Editions tucks are damaged. We can't sell them like this. The good news is that the regular Blood Editions look fantastic! So we will still launch this Friday with the regular Bloods and the Pro Cardistry Decks, the Blood Wood XCM boxes.... and we're still not sure about the Porpers at this time. We also do not know what's going to happen with the Blood Metals. They will hopefully be for sale at a later time once the problems get solved. We'll post more once we know what's going on. Thanks for the understanding! HL TEAM" - De'vo

I was looking forward to trying out a gilded deck! I hope he gets it fixed and sells them later on.

Also, doesn't seem like De'vo's decks always get messed up or leaked? Karma?

[Linguist_]

That seems bizarre. Unless they are being flippant with the use of 'all', all the tuck boxes were damaged? Someone at the distribution centre must have a Vendetta. Maybe it was one of The Blue Crown crew trying to sabotage the release on the same day as their release of Vaudeville?

I was more looking forward to the Blood Metal edition than the Blood edition, but oh well; que será será.

[Aaron]

That sucks, I was looking forward to these

I am guessing that there was alot of throwing around of the decks in shipping or a problem in printing.

[Paul Carpenter]

It does seem odd that "all" of them could be damaged. I could see how perhaps if a one gross box got squished or dropped or something, but even that would affect only a few inside. I'm curious how more than perhaps a few bricks could get that bad as to be unsellable. Odd.

[Don Boyer]

That seems bizarre. Unless they are being flippant with the use of 'all', all the tuck boxes were damaged? Someone at the distribution centre must have a Vendetta. Maybe it was one of The Blue Crown crew trying to sabotage the release on the same day as their release of Vaudeville?

I was more looking forward to the Blood Metal edition than the Blood edition, but oh well; que será será.

It could have been distribution, but it could also have been manufacturing.  The boxes may have had a simple defect in the design that was automatically built into all the tucks printed.  Any tuck box that isn't standard sized and flat, USPC farms out to third-party contractors.  Even the Bee tucks are all farmed out - they don't print them at USPC.  Then there's the possibility that damaged occurred when the tucks were being filled, or being sealed, or being wrapped, etc.  No shortage of possible ways - while USPC may be on the lookout for such errors, evidence has shown they're never 100% on the ball in their operations, even with computer-controlled QC measures built into their systems.

It does seem odd that "all" of them could be damaged. I could see how perhaps if a one gross box got squished or dropped or something, but even that would affect only a few inside. I'm curious how more than perhaps a few bricks could get that bad as to be unsellable. Odd.

...which leads me more and more to believe it would have happened in manufacturer.  Though "damage" is a vague term - could be the truck's roof leaked and the damage was water-related...

Another possibility was that something else went wrong on their end, and rather than own up to it they chose to say "the boxes were damaged" to explain the delay.  Wouldn't be the first time a company tried to cover up one of its own mistakes.

[Aaron]

From Facebook Handlordz:

So we are going to go with the normal printed red back design on the back of the Blood Metals. Having said that, we kept a handful of the embossed black on black even though there are some minor rubbing on them. That will make these extremely rare cards from an already LIMITED EDITION!! We may have a contest for a pack in the near future if you are interested in getting your handz on these.

Kinda seems a little fishy, is it possibly they planned this all along?

[John B.]

From Facebook Handlordz:

So we are going to go with the normal printed red back design on the back of the Blood Metals. Having said that, we kept a handful of the embossed black on black even though there are some minor rubbing on them. That will make these extremely rare cards from an already LIMITED EDITION!! We may have a contest for a pack in the near future if you are interested in getting your handz on these.

Kinda seems a little fishy, is it possibly they planned this all along?

agreed, oh we happen to have a rare deck and since they are damaged we will keep a few for ya guys. making them more rare means a higher price, bet after these sell he has the others and will sell them saying not as rare as the damaged.

[Linguist_]

From Facebook Handlordz:

So we are going to go with the normal printed red back design on the back of the Blood Metals. Having said that, we kept a handful of the embossed black on black even though there are some minor rubbing on them. That will make these extremely rare cards from an already LIMITED EDITION!! We may have a contest for a pack in the near future if you are interested in getting your handz on these.

Kinda seems a little fishy, is it possibly they planned this all along?

I didn't understand any of what they posted.  What do they mean 'we are going to go with'? Haven't the decks already been printed and shipped to them and arrived damaged? Nor do I see how the damaged ones are extremely rare if 'all' of them were damaged. If all of them were damaged it would make non-damaged ones extremely rare

God, I hate the words 'rare' and 'limited edition' these days. Stick a booger on the back and it's rare.

[Don Boyer]

I was losing interest in these De'vo decks due to financial considerations, but with all this crap and hoopla, I'm totally off them.  I have no plans to buy any of the three.

[cosmicsecret]

i was tempted to get myself all three decks on friday but if i rethink it...nope will not get any of de vo's decks.

[John B.]

I might get the april fools deck, seems interesting still but might pass on the others.

[Don Boyer]

They're trying to artificially create a "Gold Monarchs" situation, claiming there were defective decks but, oh look, we saved a few, and what do you know, we have backup boxes waiting in the wings already to "repackage" the decks in?  What the hell is up with that?


It's planned and premeditated, that's what.

[NathanCanadas]

I would personally rather get the April Fools deck. JMO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDJJlvbDkJ4

[Evan]

I would personally rather get the April Fools deck. JMO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDJJlvbDkJ4

You can't even try to compare the two decks... they are completely different and designs for completely different reasons.

[Don Boyer]

Kete Moon posted this:


http://love.youthwant.com.tw/4/book_readz.php?stud_id=100123572&b_id=2775&p=2776&ftype=9#.T3QzKbEazwk.facebook


Nice photos.  What's with the dragon?  Can someone give a summary in English?

[xZEROx]

Apparently it's part of De'vo's personal collection. Nothing relevant.

[KPopFever605]

We finally have a release date on these suckers!!

De'vo wrote this for the captions on the two photos below, which he posted on his Facebook page:

"De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/"

[Kenneth]

We finally have a release date on these suckers!!

De'vo wrote this for the captions on the two photos below, which he posted on his Facebook page:

"De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/"

Had a smile seeing this, turned to frown when I saw their shipping costs I don't get why some cost soo much shipping (Ace King on Ebay and this) yet some have just the right amount of shipping such as E and Bmpokerworld? are they different postal companies?

[KPopFever605]

We finally have a release date on these suckers!!

De'vo wrote this for the captions on the two photos below, which he posted on his Facebook page:

"De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/"

Had a smile seeing this, turned to frown when I saw their shipping costs I don't get why some cost soo much shipping (Ace King on Ebay and this) yet some have just the right amount of shipping such as E and Bmpokerworld? are they different postal companies?

Maybe, but other variables must be taken into place. What I really like about Ellusionist is that they have multiple shipping options to choose from. They have standard USPS and they also have UPS. However, you do have some companies that overcharged for their shipping, such as Dan and Dave and theory11. There are reasons behind this too! On Dan and Dave's case, they charge around $7 and $8 for domestic shipping because they ship their products with Priority Mail from the United States Postal Service. That method of shipping provides them with not only a tracking number, but also with a faster time for shipment. So, technically, you are getting what you pay for. On the other hand, although they charge shipped based on weight, there must be a minimum anyone has to pay. Maybe $6 for example. Although they don't ship using Priority Mail, they do ship with tracking in a regular square or rectangle box, and that's what's probably causing the hiked up shipping prices. No matter how much you pay for shipping, you do have to remember that some companies to charge handling and extra padding prices on their products for bubble wrap and other amenities like that. : )

[NathanCanadas]

Finally a release date! I don't know if I'll be getting these or not because they aren't really rare and they don't handle great either... But the box does look very clean and elegant.

[DelMagic]

I have had a refund from De'vo when shipping charges were less than what I was originally charged, but I wouldn't count on that always happening.

As for Dan and Dave, the problem is that their process doesn't appear to allow for the flat-rate priority mail shipping option which still allows for domestic tracking. I wish they would incorporate that. Since I am on the east coast, shipping priority mail based on weight from California is very expensive. If you live in their broad postal zone, I would think it isn't too bad.

[Don Boyer]

Finally a release date! I don't know if I'll be getting these or not because they aren't really rare and they don't handle great either... But the box does look very clean and elegant.

"Really aren't rare"?  Nathan, what are you smoking?  They may not be the rarest decks on planet Earth, but they're hardly common.  And you talk about handling as if you've used them before!  I've made assumptions based on other gilded decks, but these could be something completely different.

[Aaron]

Well I am getting 2 more Blood Blades and 2 Blood Metal.

[Jin Jian]

they posted at their facebook page ..
De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Less than 4000 will be for sale. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! A MUST for Collectors and anyone that likes kickass things! You gotta see this in person - pics just can't do it justice! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/

Finally a release date! I don't know if I'll be getting these or not because they aren't really rare and they don't handle great either... But the box does look very clean and elegant.

less than 4000 .. not really rare ?? what is consider rare to you ?? i know that 4000 seem very common this days but it is still consider rare .. the don't handle great ?? i agree gilded deck do not handle great but maybe this is different ?? i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never know

[Evan]

I was excited for these but now, after it was delayed and all, I'm not that excited. I may pick a couple up to review and to be able to use a gilded deck for the first time.

i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never know

I don't think that will make a difference. Either way, it won't handle like a deck that doesn't have gilded edges.

[KPopFever605]

Thanks Jin Jian! - I'll repost your message with a picture for better formatting and clarification.

De'Vo posted on his Facebook:

"De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Less than 4000 will be for sale. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! A MUST for Collectors and anyone that likes kickass things! You gotta see this in person - pics just can't do it justice! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/"

(He also attached it with the picture shown below)


About 22 hours later, he posted:

"Blades decks, clips and boxes will be for SALE ON 18 MAY AT 0700 a.m. DENVER COLORADO TIME."

About 7 hours from his previous post, he posted again saying:

"We worked with Joe Porper to make these very special "Blood" Edition Porpers with highly reflective blood red paint that you have to see! We have made a few of these without the engraved Blades logo. These special Porper clips will only be $34.99, and the engraved LIMITED EDITION will be only $49.99 THESE badboys are HOT!"

(Posted along with the 2nd picture attached)

Looks like De'Vo's coming out with sick products!

[NathanCanadas]

they posted at their facebook page ..
De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Less than 4000 will be for sale. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! A MUST for Collectors and anyone that likes kickass things! You gotta see this in person - pics just can't do it justice! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/

Finally a release date! I don't know if I'll be getting these or not because they aren't really rare and they don't handle great either... But the box does look very clean and elegant.

less than 4000 .. not really rare ?? what is consider rare to you ?? i know that 4000 seem very common this days but it is still consider rare .. the don't handle great ?? i agree gilded deck do not handle great but maybe this is different ?? i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never know

Pretty much every custom deck not printed by major companies (D&D, T11, E, TBC) are runs of 5,000 and less.

Don, I said "not really rare", meaning not extremely rare. "really not rare" is something else! 

[Jin Jian]

I was excited for these but now, after it was delayed and all, I'm not that excited. I may pick a couple up to review and to be able to use a gilded deck for the first time.

i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never know

I don't think that will make a difference. Either way, it won't handle like a deck that doesn't have gilded edges.

i am not sure .. if i think these will be different since de'vo mention before they mention pretty well .. let stop talking about the handling , we shall see when the release how well they handle ..

[Don Boyer]

Pretty much every custom deck not printed by major companies (D&D, T11, E, TBC) are runs of 5,000 and less.
Don, I said "not really rare", meaning not extremely rare. "really not rare" is something else! 

At less than 4,000 decks, they're more rare than ANY SINGLE DECK released by Ellusionist, all but one deck (White Centurions) from T11, every deck from D&D, and most new custom deck runs with minimums of 5,000 +/- 10%...

If that's "not really rare" to you, in a world of over 6.8 BILLION PEOPLE, then what is?

[phantom1412]

I just think that they are 5000 decks printed, but released less than 4000 decks.
They did not say anything about how many are printed.
However, I think they will be one of the rare decks. (Which is actually a lot rare decks.)

[Jin Jian]

what i think is that there is 5000 printed .. and he say there were damaged so around 4000 remain .. that what i think but kinda crazy thought over 1000 plus get damaged .

[NathanCanadas]

Exactly my point Don. We have different definitions of "very rare" though. And you forgot the Gold Monarchs, as only 111 were printed, or, at least, released. What I'm saying is that apart from big companies, every custom deck on the market was made with 5,000 decks or less.

[Aaron]

The blood Metals were reprinted because of the damage. He  gave 1 away in a contest and thats it. They are releaseing 4000 Bloods and I forget how many Blood Metals.

[CBJ]

available now

http://www.xtremehandz.com/page/page/1177533.htm

"BLOOD PORPER AND BLOODWOOD BOXES ARE SOLD OUT! Still haven't check inventory on the cards, but they are flying off the shelves! Don't miss the Blood Metals cards - them badboyz are beautiful! The 2nd runs of the Blood Editions handle like a dream! Also just a few Pro Cardistry decks and we're never making those again either.... Rare, Limited Edition Card products - only at http://www.xtremehandz.com/ Get them before they're gone!"

[Billywiz]

Just ordered a Blood Metal deck to add to my collection, but man the shipping is crazy and costs more than the deck.

[Knobz1]

Just ordered a Blood Metal deck to add to my collection, but man the shipping is crazy and costs more than the deck.

Awwe, your kidding.  Shoot, and I was gonna order a few as well.  Hmm, might have to take the plunge as you did : /

[vmagic]

They sometimes over charge on shipping but then they refund you later if they did.

[Jin Jian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX6KChhBSNI there is a review up on those card .. it seem that he is the 1st person to get his hands on the cards beside de'vo and his friends etc

[Evan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX6KChhBSNI there is a review up on those card .. it seem that he is the 1st person to get his hands on the cards beside de'vo and his friends etc

He got those back in April because De'vo was giving them to people who showed their reaction of the Pro Cardistry deck.

[Jin Jian]

yup i know .. he mention it in his video

[NathanCanadas]

yup i know .. he mention it in his video

Hey Jin, I know I do this to, but you need to watch out for posts such as this one which are useless. All you are doing is reiterated what someone else said. I find it quite annoying, and while I'm not the best example, I'm hoping you can learn and change.

[Don Boyer]

yup i know .. he mention it in his video

Hey Jin, I know I do this to, but you need to watch out for posts such as this one which are useless. All you are doing is reiterated what someone else said. I find it quite annoying, and while I'm not the best example, I'm hoping you can learn and change.

OK, Nathan.  Step back.  Take a deep breath.

"[You're] not the best example"?  Truer words were never spoken!

The guy wasn't making a "me, too" post.  He commented on how this guy got his cards so early.

Be careful where you throw those stones, bro - your house is looking mighty glassy from here...

[shutupdangit]

Got my 1 deck today, my first gilded edge deck that I've actually handled. The silver looks great but they don't handle well at all, but with gilded deck it's to be expected. There were specks of silver on my hands after trying to get the cards unstuck from each other and playing around with them for a few minutes, so I didn't want to push it too far and risk chipping the edges. Anyone dare to try a faro with theirs?

[Don Boyer]

Got my 1 deck today, my first gilded edge deck that I've actually handled. The silver looks great but they don't handle well at all, but with gilded deck it's to be expected. There were specks of silver on my hands after trying to get the cards unstuck from each other and playing around with them for a few minutes, so I didn't want to push it too far and risk chipping the edges. Anyone dare to try a faro with theirs?

Get used to those little metallic paint flecks getting all over the place when you take that deck out.  The one and only good thing I can say about a gilded deck is that it's pretty - and as far as handling and using the cards practically, "pretty" doesn't rate high among the necessary criteria.

Those edges are already chipping, so don't sweat over that.  Also, don't eve bother faro shuffling them.  It would be like faro shuffling a Sharpie'd deck, only worse.