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Title: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: john on October 31, 2011, 03:03:44 PM
Yes i got 3.
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Post by: phantom1412 on October 31, 2011, 03:18:02 PM
I got them too.
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Post by: xela on October 31, 2011, 08:58:52 PM
Unlocked and bumped. :) Sorry JDS.
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Post by: Evan on October 31, 2011, 09:04:31 PM
I got 10 Fantastique decks
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Post by: Kanped on October 31, 2011, 09:07:59 PM
I just got 2.  They're not going to be used much, I think, so one to play with, one to keep sealed.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: john on October 31, 2011, 09:10:16 PM
Unlocked and bumped. :) Sorry JDS.

*this whole statement should be taken as sarcasm and as a joke*

We'll i guess it is okay, you know you made me sad because i didn't do anything wrong, i sat in the corner and thought about what I did wrong. But i guess ill accept your apology.

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Post by: CBJ on October 31, 2011, 11:03:47 PM
I also picked up 2.
One for the collection, and one to open/trade.

CBJ
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Post by: Jin Jian on November 01, 2011, 01:53:26 AM
i pick up 13 lol i like the deck so much..i saw the trailer and i decided to buy 12 but i order wrongly and order 13  so i will open 1 and the 12 i will keep it
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Post by: JMMJ on November 03, 2011, 11:13:28 PM
I just got 2.  They're not going to be used much, I think, so one to play with, one to keep sealed.
Same here, I like their story
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: VortexHead on November 04, 2011, 02:41:01 PM
Not sure if they are telling it how it really is but DnD have said on their facebook that they only have a few left and that they wont ever be re-printing them, they said they think the stock will be gone by the weekend so if your interested go get them while they're around.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Paul Carpenter on November 04, 2011, 04:03:00 PM
I got my deck in the mail today. You can check out a few pics and brief thoughts here: http://xmetal.me/design-art-in-cards
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: VortexHead on November 04, 2011, 04:08:27 PM
I got my deck in the mail today. You can check out a few pics and brief thoughts here: http://xmetal.me/design-art-in-cards

They look very nice, I'm not too bothered about them getting mixed up but that's because I only practice cardistry so it wont be a problem for that, nice thing is that you'll want to get them in order just to flick through them. Thanks for you thoughts.
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Post by: phantom1412 on November 04, 2011, 08:52:13 PM
I got my deck in the mail today. You can check out a few pics and brief thoughts here: http://xmetal.me/design-art-in-cards

That's really fast.
They don't even ship mine yet.
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Post by: loldudex2 on November 04, 2011, 09:43:33 PM
That's really fast.
They don't even ship mine yet.

Not to get a rant started, but it took like 2 months before they shipped my v6.
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Post by: Evan on November 04, 2011, 09:48:25 PM
Mine haven't shipped yet either. But thats because they are going to be signed by D&D
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Post by: phantom1412 on November 04, 2011, 10:25:07 PM
Mine haven't shipped yet either. But thats because they are going to be signed by D&D

Same here. I asked the to sign a deck too.
Also, I'm getting Genji magazine together.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Paul Carpenter on November 04, 2011, 10:33:00 PM
Wierd. I didn't do anything special, just placed my order right when they were available. I'm not special, just got lucky I guess. :)  The deck is cool, hope yours shows up soon.
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Post by: austin on November 04, 2011, 10:49:36 PM
I just picked up two. I was going to wait but since its going to be limited I guess not.
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Post by: dmbaggs on November 05, 2011, 05:51:55 PM
My Fantastique decks just came in the mail today! This deck is stunning! Another beautiful work of art by Dan & Dave!!

The ace of spades is awesome!! The metallic ink is awesome!! The court cards look awesome!! The jokers are awesome!!

I love this deck more than I anticipated I would! I would HIGHLY recommend that you pick this deck up!

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Post by: VortexHead on November 05, 2011, 05:57:55 PM
Oh I didn't realise it was metallic ink, did they mention that? In regards to shipping, I'm in the UK so it'll no doubt be a heafty wait for me, really looking forward to them though, one of my favourite releases this year.
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Post by: dmbaggs on November 05, 2011, 06:04:26 PM
Yeah it is metallic and it looks great! I don't think they really advertised it much if they did at all. That seems to be the style of D&D.
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Post by: VortexHead on November 05, 2011, 07:25:10 PM
Okay sweet, thanks.
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Post by: Kanped on November 05, 2011, 09:10:03 PM
Oh I didn't realise it was metallic ink, did they mention that? In regards to shipping, I'm in the UK so it'll no doubt be a heafty wait for me, really looking forward to them though, one of my favourite releases this year.

I've never ordered from D&D before but US shipments are usually 5-10 business days (so 1-2 weeks) from ship date.
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Post by: sinsandman on November 06, 2011, 04:27:46 PM
I bought and received all 26 decks...so shipping was fairly fast. They will be sitting in my collection until there is some sort of demand for them.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: loldudex2 on November 06, 2011, 04:57:18 PM
I bought and received all 26 decks...so shipping was fairly fast. They will be sitting in my collection until there is some sort of demand for them.

Will you be opening any of them?
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Post by: sinsandman on November 06, 2011, 06:41:15 PM
I have opened a deck already...they did not disappoint!
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Post by: austin on November 06, 2011, 06:44:36 PM
I haven't got mine yet. When I do get them I will keep one for collection and another for opening, I will also do a review on them to.
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Post by: John B. on November 06, 2011, 06:44:51 PM
will you be giving them away in contest? with your new facebook page?
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Post by: phantom1412 on November 06, 2011, 07:30:23 PM
I have opened a deck already...they did not disappoint!

So, the back of the deck are all different?
On both top and bottom part?
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: 6insider9 on November 06, 2011, 07:41:38 PM
So, the back of the deck are all different?
On both top and bottom part?

Yes the Backs are different, flip through and you will see animation.
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Post by: KPopFever605 on November 06, 2011, 07:59:54 PM
They say that these decks are "rarer than the v6's", but to my surprise, about a week after release, they are still in stock. So, in all, I highly doubt they are "rare"
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Post by: loldudex2 on November 06, 2011, 08:00:33 PM
They say that these decks are "rarer than the v6's", but to my surprise, about a week after release, they are still in stock. So, in all, I highly doubt they are "rare"

They are rare, but not as wanted.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Curt on November 06, 2011, 08:02:22 PM
They say that these decks are "rarer than the v6's", but to my surprise, about a week after release, they are still in stock. So, in all, I highly doubt they are "rare"

By rare, they most likely mean that a lesser quantity was printed than the V6. Just because this deck does not have the same hype as the V6's did, that might translate to how desirable they are in the resell market. I am just happy to have 4 in my collection, mostly because I really do like the design, but also if they do become highly desirable one day.
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Post by: sinsandman on November 07, 2011, 01:14:07 AM
not all 52 are different. There seems to be a couple that have the same back, it slows the animation down while you flip through. If all 52 had a different back, it would make the animation crazy fast. As far as giveaways on my new site...more than likely. @Curt, I agree with you. Lesser quantity and maybe less desirable. I was on the fence about this one, but I fell back on the fact that they are D&D and they are in low quantity. Eventually people will look back at this deck and be like "Damn, that was the only deck that D&D put out that was like it." thus making it rare in its own right within the D&D family.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: phantom1412 on November 07, 2011, 07:13:06 AM
Do they contain gaff cards?
Like double backer or blank face?
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: john on November 07, 2011, 07:40:24 AM
Do they contain gaff cards?
Like double backer or blank face?

2 blank face cards.
*side note* expect to see a review with picture tomorrow.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: phantom1412 on November 11, 2011, 04:44:05 AM
They just shipped mine decks today.
Really this is very slow. I think they should hire more people to work for them.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Evan on November 11, 2011, 02:50:15 PM
Used mine today! They are pretty nice! The stock is a little stiff but not too bad. The cards themselves look excellent!
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: VortexHead on November 11, 2011, 03:01:14 PM
They just shipped mine decks today.
Really this is very slow. I think they should hire more people to work for them.

Not sure if this is definately correct but my order from theory 11 for the monarchs has already been shipped, yhis is according to my account order section so it could be a mistake but compared to many this is super fast.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Evan on November 11, 2011, 03:04:09 PM
Not sure if this is definately correct but my order from theory 11 for the monarchs has already been shipped, yhis is according to my account order section so it could be a mistake but compared to many this is super fast.
It always says that. When you get a shipping confirmation email, that means it really shipped
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Post by: VortexHead on November 11, 2011, 03:10:46 PM
Oh, right, cheers Evan. Dont order from them very often.
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Post by: phantom1412 on November 11, 2011, 09:51:33 PM
Not sure if this is definately correct but my order from theory 11 for the monarchs has already been shipped, yhis is according to my account order section so it could be a mistake but compared to many this is super fast.

Comparing to E that ship the next day...
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Post by: Don Boyer on November 12, 2011, 04:34:58 AM
I ordered mine on Halloween and they didn't ship until this morning.  I inquired about it and they told me that the delay had to do with me ordering that hand lotion as well (I thought I'd give it a try; I have trouble with dry hands but don't want to use something too slimy/greasy).  There was a hold-up on the lotion inventory...
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: phantom1412 on November 12, 2011, 09:35:29 AM
I ordered mine on Halloween and they didn't ship until this morning.  I inquired about it and they told me that the delay had to do with me ordering that hand lotion as well (I thought I'd give it a try; I have trouble with dry hands but don't want to use something too slimy/greasy).  There was a hold-up on the lotion inventory...

You ordered the lotions, haha.
I don't think anyone would buy that.
Also the fingernail clipper as well. Expensive and not so much useful.
I mean you can find these thing anywhere, right?
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Post by: loldudex2 on November 12, 2011, 09:40:40 AM
It seems like Dan and Dave are becoming a boutique. Hand lotion? Nail-clippers? What's next "Dan and Dave SHAMPOO"?
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Post by: cosmicsecret on November 12, 2011, 09:42:13 AM
ask a girlfriend of yours and she will give you tons of possible hand lotions which are perfect for card handlings!

Mine shipped out 5 days after purchase....they are now through the german customs and i pray to god that i
donĀ“t have to pay the 19% tax when they arive at my door.
*fingers crossed*
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Post by: Evan on November 12, 2011, 05:28:29 PM
Woooh! mine FINALLY came in the mail today!!! It took them a while because they signed some of them
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Post by: loldudex2 on November 12, 2011, 05:31:03 PM
Woooh! mine FINALLY came in the mail today!!! It took them a while because they signed some of them

Once you've handled them for a bit, let me know how they are.
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Post by: Evan on November 12, 2011, 06:17:30 PM
Once you've handled them for a bit, let me know how they are.
I bought one from my friend who got his before me so I've been handling them for a few days now. They handle great! Just like any other D&D deck. But the stock is a little stiff but not too bad! I just filmed the review so ill edit and upload it when I get a chance
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Post by: loldudex2 on November 12, 2011, 06:33:09 PM
I bought one from my friend who got his before me so I've been handling them for a few days now. They handle great! Just like any other D&D deck. But the stock is a little stiff but not too bad! I just filmed the review so ill edit and upload it when I get a chance

Alright. I can't wait. Your review will probably be the deciding factor on whether I get this deck or not...No pressure :)
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Post by: Evan on November 12, 2011, 06:59:36 PM
Alright. I can't wait. Your review will probably be the deciding factor on whether I get this deck or not...No pressure :)
Lol well I wouldn't recommend it to a magician... you could use it for magic but I won't. I'f use it for flourishing to put in my collection
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Post by: loldudex2 on November 12, 2011, 07:22:44 PM
Lol well I wouldn't recommend it to a magician... you could use it for magic but I won't. I'f use it for flourishing to put in my collection

I will probably get them for flourishing.
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Post by: dmbaggs on November 12, 2011, 08:11:32 PM
I will probably get them for flourishing.

I would definitely pick some up if I were you!! They look amazing, and not only do they look cool, but they are also any extremely unique deck. This has probably been one of my favorite decks I've gotten recently.
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Post by: Billywiz on November 12, 2011, 08:19:03 PM
Ordered them last week....still waiting :(

Billy.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Don Boyer on November 14, 2011, 03:16:31 AM
You ordered the lotions, haha.
I don't think anyone would buy that.
Also the fingernail clipper as well. Expensive and not so much useful.
I mean you can find these thing anywhere, right?

Yes, I bought the lotion.  The description sounded pretty good and I thought I'd try it.  The extra charge is for the limited edition bottle - you can probably get the same stuff direct from the pharmacy that makes it, but I liked the bottle as well.  My girlfriend's lotions all smell like, well, a girlfriend.

The nail clippers are actually a good concept - there's a lot of design that went into making something that's an improvement over the cheap drugstore models.  I can't say I'd be buying one immediately, but I might put it on a gift wish list or something like that.  I doubt you'd turn it down if someone simply gave it to you, would you?   ;D
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Post by: phantom1412 on November 14, 2011, 03:48:03 AM
Yes, I bought the lotion.  The description sounded pretty good and I thought I'd try it.  The extra charge is for the limited edition bottle - you can probably get the same stuff direct from the pharmacy that makes it, but I liked the bottle as well.  My girlfriend's lotions all smell like, well, a girlfriend.

The nail clippers are actually a good concept - there's a lot of design that went into making something that's an improvement over the cheap drugstore models.  I can't say I'd be buying one immediately, but I might put it on a gift wish list or something like that.  I doubt you'd turn it down if someone simply gave it to you, would you?   ;D

Yeah, if it's a give, I would be happy.
I'm complaining not because the product aren't good. I believe it's good. But the price is far too high for me.
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Post by: Curt on November 14, 2011, 04:12:28 AM
I should be receiving my four decks sometime this week, and am really looking forward to trying them out. Pretty surprising to me they have not sold out yet; I have really come to like the design of backs much more now than I had previously and I am sure people will regret not buying at least one deck after they sell out.

On a side note, I was pleasantly surprised to see that in the D&D store, the "standard" shipping method to Canada is USPS International Priority instead of First Class, which makes it not too bad of a deal considering most places will charge ~10 for First Class anyway.


Remember to try and stay on topic please.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: loldudex2 on November 14, 2011, 06:59:43 AM
I will be ordering mine today!
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Post by: John B. on November 14, 2011, 10:42:48 AM
Yes, I bought the lotion.  The description sounded pretty good and I thought I'd try it.  The extra charge is for the limited edition bottle - you can probably get the same stuff direct from the pharmacy that makes it, but I liked the bottle as well.  My girlfriend's lotions all smell like, well, a girlfriend.

The nail clippers are actually a good concept - there's a lot of design that went into making something that's an improvement over the cheap drugstore models.  I can't say I'd be buying one immediately, but I might put it on a gift wish list or something like that.  I doubt you'd turn it down if someone simply gave it to you, would you?   ;D

wait is that how the wish list works? i have always been confused with how that works.
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: JMMJ on November 14, 2011, 03:46:40 PM
I just got my two today and they are amazing! The silver ink is beautiful and they handle really well!
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Evan on November 14, 2011, 03:53:07 PM
Heres my review! Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz-ZgOGljyQ
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: Don Boyer on November 15, 2011, 01:11:04 AM
Yeah, if it's a give, I would be happy.
I'm complaining not because the product aren't good. I believe it's good. But the price is far too high for me.

Just think of it like you would a car.  There are tiny economy models, mid-sized sedans, giant trucks, tricked out racing cars, expensive luxury vehicles, etc.  Those clippers are like the Mercedes Benz or Bentley of nail clippers.  Are they absolutely necessary?  Of course not.  But do they outperform the lesser models on the market that sell for only a few dollars.  They do, if you believe Dan and Dave, and I'm inclined to believe them as well.

I own a mid-sized sedan, but if someone gave me a Bentley, I'd be hard-pressed to turn it down...    :D

wait is that how the wish list works? i have always been confused with how that works.

Actually D&D don't operate a gift wish list, though E does.  You put stuff on the list, send people the link, they see the list and decide on getting you something from it (or not).  I was referring more to ye olde skool wish list, where you use some parchment or papyrus with an arcane form of communicating known as "hend-rye-ting" to let someone know what you'd like for an upcoming occasion...   LOL
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: cosmicsecret on November 17, 2011, 12:15:44 PM
My 2 bricks are now in my hands,maaaan those are such beauties!
The metallic ink on the "red" cards stands really out.
I already played around with the animated back design in combination
with a magic effect.
I have to test the reactions which i will get thanks to the little animation,
but i think that this will add a moment where the magic happens in the spectators mind.

My first impression of handling the cards :
I would say the stock is the same as the Smoke & Mirrors V6.
They fan totally good right out of the box.
The fact that the card backs are different on some cards will not be
noticed in a ribbon spread or hand to hand spread.

First impression rating 4/5
A good solid deck design and quality of the cards.
Well done Dan and Dave!
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Post by: Evan on November 17, 2011, 02:43:11 PM
My 2 bricks are now in my hands,maaaan those are such beauties!
The metallic ink on the "red" cards stands really out.
I already played around with the animated back design in combination
with a magic effect.
I have to test the reactions which i will get thanks to the little animation,
but i think that this will add a moment where the magic happens in the spectators mind.

My first impression of handling the cards :
I would say the stock is the same as the Smoke & Mirrors V6.
They fan totally good right out of the box.
The fact that the card backs are different on some cards will not be
noticed in a ribbon spread or hand to hand spread.

First impression rating 4/5
A good solid deck design and quality of the cards.
Well done Dan and Dave!
I don't think the stock is the same as V6... v6 is very soft stock (I believe Aristocrat Stock) and the Fantastique is much stiffer than that. I love them both though!
Title: Re: Did you get any FANTASTIQUE decks.
Post by: john on November 17, 2011, 03:20:52 PM
My 2 bricks are now in my hands,maaaan those are such beauties!
The metallic ink on the "red" cards stands really out.
I already played around with the animated back design in combination
with a magic effect.
I have to test the reactions which i will get thanks to the little animation,
but i think that this will add a moment where the magic happens in the spectators mind.

My first impression of handling the cards :
I would say the stock is the same as the Smoke & Mirrors V6.
They fan totally good right out of the box.
The fact that the card backs are different on some cards will not be
noticed in a ribbon spread or hand to hand spread.

First impression rating 4/5
A good solid deck design and quality of the cards.
Well done Dan and Dave!
I don't think the stock is the same as V6... v6 is very soft stock (I believe Aristocrat Stock) and the Fantastique is much stiffer than that. I love them both though!

If you read my review the stock is 325 bicycle, and the finish is magic *i know you didn't ask but just saying :)*