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Playing Card Chat ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦ => Playing Card Plethora => Topic started by: John B. on April 01, 2013, 08:27:13 PM
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April’s Big News: The Freakshow Deck
Who doesn’t love the idea of an old-fashioned carnival? We’re proud to introduce some of the behind-the-scenes sketches and concept art for the Bicycle® Brand’s latest endeavor: the Freakshow Deck, due on shelves in July 2013.
The court cards all feature favorite freakshow characters like the bearded lady, sword swallower, a contortionist, flame-breather, and more. The tuck alludes to the red and yellow of a gigantic striped circus tent.
Look for the Freakshow Deck at ShopBicycleCards.com this summer!
Saw this at club 808. Can someone get the pictures my computers being dumb.
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Here you go
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/Ace_zps506e57a8.jpg)
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/Back-2_zps161498f2.jpg)
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/Beard_zps155dbea2.jpg)
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/Cvr_zps04b86f7b.jpg)
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/Strong_zps412a3bc0.jpg)
CBJ
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Thank you CBJ, I was posting and realized I could not get the photos. So what do you guys think of the deck?
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Based solely on those pictures I'm gonna love this deck! I look forward to the release! I think a circus theme fits cards well and these do the theme justice.
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Between this and Sawdust, I'm seeing the beginning of a trend here...
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Between this and Sawdust, I'm seeing the beginning of a trend here...
What are you talking about, Don? ::)
In all seriousness though, there have been plenty of circus-themed decks before Freakshow and Sawdust. Heck, there's already been a circus transformation deck.
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Between this and Sawdust, I'm seeing the beginning of a trend here...
What are you talking about, Don? ::)
In all seriousness though, there have been plenty of circus-themed decks before Freakshow and Sawdust. Heck, there's already been a circus transformation deck.
Emmanuel is right :)
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Between this and Sawdust, I'm seeing the beginning of a trend here...
What are you talking about, Don? ::)
In all seriousness though, there have been plenty of circus-themed decks before Freakshow and Sawdust. Heck, there's already been a circus transformation deck.
I was referring to how these decks seem to come in cycles, like when there's suddenly a bunch of monster movies or killer insect movies coming out in a wave. We had a "black deck" wave, followed with "dark themes/skeletons", eventually we had a huge number of steampunk designs out all at once, and the current wave is zombies. I'm thinking that this could be the start of a new trend, where suddenly all at once there will be a handful of circus-themed decks coming out together.
A sure sign of a theme getting played out is when USPC releases an in-house version - at least in most cases. Look at the Alchemy/Anne Stokes decks, Bicycle Steam Punk decks in brass and silver, the Zombie deck, etc.
It's all speculation on my part, really...
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I was referring to how these decks seem to come in cycles, like when there's suddenly a bunch of monster movies or killer insect movies coming out in a wave. We had a "black deck" wave, followed with "dark themes/skeletons", eventually we had a huge number of steampunk designs out all at once, and the current wave is zombies. I'm thinking that this could be the start of a new trend, where suddenly all at once there will be a handful of circus-themed decks coming out together.
A sure sign of a theme getting played out is when USPC releases an in-house version - at least in most cases. Look at the Alchemy/Anne Stokes decks, Bicycle Steam Punk decks in brass and silver, the Zombie deck, etc.
It's all speculation on my part, really...
Very true. We also had the Cthulhu wave and we're currently in a presidential/U.S. theme-influenced wave (Lincoln, Founders, Federal, etc.).
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Very true. We also had the Cthulhu wave and we're currently in a presidential/U.S. theme-influenced wave (Lincoln, Founders, Federal, etc.).
And of course, there's also the theme trend "collisions", like Steampunk Cthulhu and Pixel Lincoln!
Not every one is like the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup - "Hey, you got motor oil on my pig's feet!" "You got pig's feet in my motor oil!"
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Speaking of theme collisions, we're going to have a zombie-skeleton-circus deck, mark my words :)
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Speaking of theme collisions, we're going to have a zombie-skeleton-circus deck, mark my words :)
Wait, that might have been the Bicycle Karnival Suicide Kings deck that's been placed on indefinite hold... :))
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Speaking of theme collisions, we're going to have a zombie-skeleton-circus deck, mark my words :)
It'll be awesome :) But I want a pixel zombie-skeleton-circus deck! :) :) :)
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No no, it will be steampunk zombies versus circus Cthulu. That hasn't been done yet.
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No no, it will be steampunk zombies versus circus Cthulu. That hasn't been done yet.
That would definitely make it a freak deck. And I'm praying to all higher powers that no designer peeks in this thread for a design idea.
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No no, it will be steampunk zombies versus circus Cthulu. That hasn't been done yet.
That would definitely make it a freak deck. And I'm praying to all higher powers that no designer peeks in this thread for a design idea.
My brain stripped its gears at "circus Cthulhu"... :))
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As I was searching for new deck ideas I'm glad I came across this thread: Lovecraft Zombies with Steampunk body parts which were applied to them while they were once alive and working in a circus, but as it has been many years since the outbreak most are just skeleton and sinue. Is that the deck you are looking for next? ;)
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As I was searching for new deck ideas I'm glad I came across this thread: Lovecraft Zombies with Steampunk body parts which were applied to them while they were once alive and working in a circus, but as it has been many years since the outbreak most are just skeleton and sinue. Is that the deck you are looking for next? ;)
Absolutely :D
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As I was searching for new deck ideas I'm glad I came across this thread: Lovecraft Zombies with Steampunk body parts which were applied to them while they were once alive and working in a circus, but as it has been many years since the outbreak most are just skeleton and sinue. Is that the deck you are looking for next? ;)
Absolutely :D
You guys are nuts... :))
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As I was searching for new deck ideas I'm glad I came across this thread: Lovecraft Zombies with Steampunk body parts which were applied to them while they were once alive and working in a circus, but as it has been many years since the outbreak most are just skeleton and sinue. Is that the deck you are looking for next? ;)
Don't forget the Cthulhu!
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As I was searching for new deck ideas I'm glad I came across this thread: Lovecraft Zombies with Steampunk body parts which were applied to them while they were once alive and working in a circus, but as it has been many years since the outbreak most are just skeleton and sinue. Is that the deck you are looking for next? ;)
Don't forget the Cthulhu!
That's the "Lovecraft" part... And I still think you're all nuts! :))
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For extra added gear-stripping, the steampunk zombies (spades) and circus Cthulus (clubs) could be joined by pixelated American founders (hearts) with bikers drawn to look like currency (diamonds). Reward levels should include smelling salts and artisanal bacon.
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For extra added gear-stripping, the steampunk zombies (spades) and circus Cthulus (clubs) could be joined by pixelated American founders (hearts) with bikers drawn to look like currency (diamonds). Reward levels should include smelling salts and artisanal bacon.
And now, a rhyme: Soliloquy, ya killin' me! :))
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For extra added gear-stripping, the steampunk zombies (spades) and circus Cthulus (clubs) could be joined by pixelated American founders (hearts) with bikers drawn to look like currency (diamonds). Reward levels should include smelling salts and artisanal bacon.
Stop giving other developers ideas! I'm running with this... true, out the door, down the street and to the nearest bin I can find... :t11: We should make the jokers Pirates!
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If anyone actually makes that monstrosity, please send me a deck! (So I can have 52 coasters.)
Addendum: Actually, Monstrosity wouldn't be a half-bad name for it.
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The Sideshow Freaks Deck launches July 1st for the whole Bicycle® community (not just 808ers), but as members, you’re the first to get a look at the final design for the tuck and cards.
With freakshow classics like the bearded lady, contortionists, fire-breather, sword swallower, lobster boy, and more, this deck is bound to be one of your new favorites. What else can you expect? How about unique court cards, a special back design, and a tuck that resembles a circus tent? Assemble the crew—it’s time for a game night under the lights.
New deck from USPCC, not my style, the back is ok but I hate the faces.
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from what I see, I like...but I like this kind of stuff
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I remember when we first caught wind of this deck, there wasn't a lot of finalized designs but I liked what I saw. I honestly still do. I appreciate the celebration of sideshow classics and love to see them on a deck of cards. I honestly like this deck quite a lot and look forward to the release next month. I don't like the fact that they call them sideshow "freaks", but that's all personal opinion and doesn't change my interest in these cards.
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Hey, John - you do remember that you already made a topic about this same deck, right? You had the name different but it's the same deck - USPC probably changed the name. Please don't make multiple topics for one deck! It's hard enough keeping track of stuff around here.
I'm at least interested in seeing more about this deck.
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Sorry Don, I thought I had made a topic so I did a search of the name and got nothing, so thought I was just remembering something that never happen
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Liking what I see so far. From the pictures here, seems like this has been well executed, Thank you Freak Show Deck for not vomiting Photoshop filters onto your cards.
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Liking what I see so far. From the pictures here, seems like this has been well executed, Thank you Freak Show Deck for not vomiting Photoshop filters onto your cards.
While they're far from perfect, USPC generally does at least a half-decent job on their in-house decks. Nothing that looks like a Lite-Brite got sick and puked...
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Liking what I see so far. From the pictures here, seems like this has been well executed, Thank you Freak Show Deck for not vomiting Photoshop filters onto your cards.
While they're far from perfect, USPC generally does at least a half-decent job on their in-house decks. Nothing that looks like a Lite-Brite got sick and puked...
And because they usually do a half-decent job on their in-house decks, I think this one will turn out fine. It's a plus that I like the idea behind it and the characters being celebrated but it'll be a decent deck of cards.
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The design firm who designed this deck, Traction, did a guest post for me on Tuck Case about the design of the Sideshow Freaks deck. The working name for this deck was actually NOT called Sideshow Freaks.
http://tuckcase.com/2013/06/25/traction-explains-process-behind-upcoming-bicycle-sideshow-freaks-deck/ (http://tuckcase.com/2013/06/25/traction-explains-process-behind-upcoming-bicycle-sideshow-freaks-deck/)
As far as USPCC goes, most of their "in-house" decks as of late (not sure about in the past) use design firms outside of the USPCC company. Traction also does some of USPCC's web work.
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looks pretty cool like the old western look