TAKE ME TO KICKSTARTER!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1293645903/bicycle-galvanic-playing-cards?ref=search

 52cartes:









This deck is going to be on Kickstarter soon.
- one of the Jokers will be a reveal
- a doublebacker


I'll try to get more info on these

CBJ

Hey guys,

BMPoker writes about another deck on it's way.

"It looks like there is going to be a white version of the Bicycle Vision deck. Production is suppose to be 1,000 decks but as soon as I know for sure, I will let everyone know.
Thanks!"

I'll try to track down some more info.

CBJ

I went to the local flea market here recently and picked up these 2 decks







English on one side, french on the other. 

For $1 a deck.. I'm happy!

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And, I opened up this deck I bought off ebay a while back.. and it made me laugh...






These could be the best custom Jacks and Jokers ever!  LOL 

CBJ

Hey guys, I'm in search of the following Bicycle Decks in mint, unopened, sealed condition.

Bicycle Tall Stacks






Bicycle "Grand Opening"




Bicycle KAWS OriginalFake 5 deck set




Bicycle  - "Cupid Style" test decks




Bicycle Cage Garden 2 deck set




Bicycle Santa Back 2 deck set in tin display box




USPCC Commemorative 2 deck set




You can either PM me, or message me in this thread.

CBJ

I never really saw the point in collecting uncuts and putting them in a poster frame.

But OMG, These are amazing.  This is the uncut collection from the same guy bringing us the Seasons Decks.

AMAZING!




























Really, I am blown away by these! 

You can check them out here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69487143@N08/?saved=1

I need to find out where these were done.

CBJ

I was looking for a competitor to Kickstarter due to the fact you have to be American to launch a project, and I came across this...

http://www.indiegogo.com/Olympus-Bicycle-Deck











The artist's name is Chris Bennett.  I sent him a FB message to see if he's still trying to bring this deck to life.
He obviously needs to put pledge rewards, etc.

I'll let you guys know what I find out.

On a side note.. for anyone who wants to have a kickstarter-type project but you don't live in the States, this is an option for you

CBJ

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Anyone who purchased the pre-release just received this e-mail

"Congratulations! If you're receiving this message, you were one of only 111 people who are lucky enough (and fast enough!) to snatch up a pre-release deck of Monarch Playing Cards.
 
Wanted to send you a quick message to advise that your deck is on the way and will be arriving shortly. For some of you, it may have even arrived today - check your mail!
 
Some details about the deck you'll be receiving: It's the best we've ever done. Printed at The United States Playing Card Company using imported papers, metallic inks, and stunning, elegant artwork. The deck represents the pinnacle of playing card design and manufacturing today. They're the most elite playing cards ever produced.
 
We have a secret! The pre-release edition of Monarchs is NOT the same as the decks to be released publicly on 11/11. The pre-release you're going to receive is a GOLD edition featuring gold metallic inks on the back design. Otherwise, the decks - and the tuck case - are identical.
 
Our original intention was to keep the gold backs for ALL of the Monarchs, but due to complications during the printing process, only 144 made it through. The gold edition will never be publicly available and is limited to only 144 in circulation. They'll never again be produced, and the only ones that exist - are yours. They are the most rare decks we have ever produced.
 
We ask that you keep the cards confidential until release, and help us keep the secret of what the decks look like until then. The Monarchs will be unveiled for the first time on 11/11 at 11:00am EST. Until then, enjoy your new deck! Treat it well and please let us know what you think once you receive it."

Wow.

CBJ

I also stumbled across this, and I'm not sure if they are moving forward to produce this or not.. again they have designed all of their cards


















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Does anyone know about these??

Here's their Deviant Art gallery
http://lightang3l.deviantart.com/gallery/

CBJ

I received a message from a contact I have in China

They wrote
"Right now, we are planning to produce several custom decks,
but these are still not ready.
I’ll let you know once they are ready."

This same company produced
Bicycle Irregular
Bicycle BearBrick
Bicycle Multicolors
Hope For Japan
Bicycle Yomiuri Giants decks
Bicycle Bape
Bicycle OriginalFakes


I will keep the forum posted on what I find out.

CBJ

WTF is happening at UnitedCardist!!!

When I first started collecting cards, I was desperately looking for a group of people that loved the hobby like I do.  I came across UnitedCardists by accident, and I LOVED IT.

But something has happened.  It seems like the creators could care less, or don't have any time to dedicate to the problems that grow there on a daily basis. 

The group has asked for new moderators, I've chatted with the admins a few times.. still nothing changes.

Then... new members couldn't join, and members that were there started having internal conflicts.  Publicly bitching each other out like guests on a Jerry Springer episode.

Glimpse of hope!!!  The registration issue was fixed, and the feud subsided.

Now.. a new nuisance!  A barrage of newcomers acting like little children with no supervision.  Excuse my french, but it's f*cking annoying.

so I say again... WTF is happening at UnitedCardist!!!

I'm sending the admins an e-mail tomorrow as a last ditch attempt to get one or more of the regulars as moderators/admins.  If my messages go unanswered, I will be leaving UnitedCardists.  It needs moderation... NOW!

I've only been on this forum for a short time, and I'm really enjoying it.  It's very welcoming.
I'd just like to keep UnitedCardists thriving as well, so hopefully they finally listen.

Do any of the regulars at UC know the admins personally (i.e on facebook)

CBJ

Alright.. let me start be saying I'm frustrated.  So, I'm going to do something I don't normally do.. I'm going to vent.
But, it needs to be said. 
If you're offended by any of this, it's because you know you're one of the culprits I'm talking about.

I frequent UnitedCardists, and this site... but something has changed over the past month or so.

What is with all the stupid questions/comments?
"Is it limited?"
"Is it rare?"
"Is it SUPER-RIDICULOUS-I-CAN'T-BELIEVE-I-HAVE-THE-HOLY-GRAIL-OF-PLAYING-CARDS-RARE?"
"Are they going to do reprints??"  Of a deck that hasn't even been printed yet.

Limited..rare.. when these words are thrown out for almost every deck... it really starts to mean nothing.

Is it limited?  Of course, most decks get a 5000 run... not a lot for a population of 7 billion.  But most times there's an easy way to know.  Big companies...Ellusionist, T11, D&D, etc normally have larger print runs.  15,000-20,000 decks.  Smaller release from no-name people = smaller runs.

Will there be reprints? 99.999% won't announce reprints without seeing how the deck is going to sell.

Is it rare?  If it just came out... probably not.

So, is there any way the forum can stop asking these same questions about EVERY deck?
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One other thing....  if you're going to write in the forum, try to add something to the conversation.

As of this minute, I have 58 posts.  I would say in at least 80% of my posts I try to add something to the topic, or bring info to the forum to help everyone out.
It seems like some other members are just trying to get a higher post ranking, with maybe only 10% of their posts being quality posts.
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And finally..

It's happening quite a bit on UC... If you start a new thread, please make sure that a similar thread doesn't already exist.

So ends my rant.

Frustrated

CBJ

One of four new decks from the creator of the Bicycle Pirates decks, Eric Duan aka mloong

Bicycle Black Warrior to be released sometime next month.



CBJ

Bicycle Green Dragon and Bicycle White Tiger still to come.

A couple new pics of the Bicycle Americana Deck



and older pics





Only 45 hours left for funding!  Help out Russell, and pick up a couple decks!
Go here to purchase: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1017676492/americana-playing-card-deck?ref=live

CBJ