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Evan · « **on:** January 28, 2012, 09:19:08 PM »

"Karnival DOSE 1st batch has been totally sold out so Big Blind Media have decided to get some new decks ordered from USPCC (makers of the unique famous BICYCLE decks). So here comes the new Karnival DOSE x{Redux Edition}x ! Available soon, with a new box design and now featuring non one-way back design due to popular demand ! This will complete the circle of awesomeness!" - DOSEprod

Aaron · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2012, 09:22:18 PM »

Wow I really like those, I dont like most BBM decks but these are really nice looking

Don Boyer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:03:22 AM »

I've seen these photos around before. Any word on the release date yet?

Gunshy1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:14:56 AM »

Quote from: Aaron on January 28, 2012, 09:22:18 PM

Wow I really like those, I dont like most BBM decks but these are really nice looking

ha, i was thinking the same thing actually! what are the normal prices on BBM decks?

xZEROx · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:20:20 AM »

Quote from: Gunshy1 on January 29, 2012, 01:14:56 AM

ha, i was thinking the same thing actually! what are the normal prices on BBM decks?

they've been around $8 per piece.

Aaron · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:45:56 AM »

Quote from: Gunshy1 on January 29, 2012, 01:14:56 AM

Quote from: Aaron on January 28, 2012, 09:22:18 PM
Wow I really like those, I dont like most BBM decks but these are really nice looking

ha, i was thinking the same thing actually! what are the normal prices on BBM decks?

I think I got my original DOSE for about $9 but it was from a reseller.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2012, 04:16:56 AM »

Wow I thought that had already released? I've been hearing about this one for a while now. I have the original Dose deck and I think the back on that one looks better than this non-one way back. It'll be interesting to see the price and all. I think I got my deck for about $7-8 bucks with $1 shipping.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2012, 05:16:27 AM »

i think this look worst then version 1 design even though it is not one way back

Don Boyer · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:05:27 AM »

I happen to like this design. They remind me of two things:

1) NYC manhole covers
2) the two-circle pattern of classic Bike Rider Backs

C'mon, tell me you DON'T see one or the other, if not both...

If you liked the old one, BUY the old one! I like both, personally, but the Redux is going to be a little more versatile. And who wants to bet that they manage to hide a SECRET one-way mark on the card back? Damn near every Karnival deck has one - only exceptions so far are Dose v1 (not very secret one-way) and Death Heads (I have yet to spot a one-way mark and not for lack of trying).

Oh, and of course, the Hornets...

Jin Jian · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:03:31 AM »

but the old one is more expensive ...

Kanped · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:12:29 PM »

Don, it's really not that subtle; you see the big white splash on the bottom left corner? That'll be it.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:48:29 PM »

Haha yeah that's not very subtle at all.

I see the man hole cover @Sabacc is talking about, but I just can't seem to find the resemblance to the bikes circle back. There are two circles but they are just too plain and the rest of the deck looks so different from the bike backs. Maybe it's just me haha Although the Sentinels remind me a ton of the Bike backs!!

Evan · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2012, 02:40:11 PM »

I see the one way back on this deck.
If you look at the rugged black border thing, it is different all around.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2012, 12:18:13 AM »

Quote from: hawjinjian on January 29, 2012, 10:03:31 AM

but the old one is more expensive ...

Then you should have bought it when it was new!

Limited editions, remember?

Quote from: Kanped on January 29, 2012, 01:12:29 PM

Don, it's really not that subtle; you see the big white splash on the bottom left corner? That'll be it.

Assuming this is a FINAL image of the deck back, then yes. This photo's been around a little while; it's possible there were some design tweaks. I can also spot one-way markings along the horizontal "line" between the two circles.

Evan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2012, 05:46:38 PM »

Am I the only one who doesn't like this design very much? I like it better than the one-way version but this one just seems too.... plain I guess.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2012, 12:03:43 AM »

Quote from: MagicAddictz on January 30, 2012, 05:46:38 PM

Am I the only one who doesn't like this design very much? I like it better than the one-way version but this one just seems too.... plain I guess.

Plain isn't always a bad thing, my friend. Especially when the deck's this busy on the fronts. The original was WAY plain compared to these, and they were a huge hit!

CBJ · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:39:07 AM »

Even though this is old news.. i posted it back in August on UC
http://www.unitedcardists.net/uc/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4665&hilit=dose

I'm happy that they changed the tuckbox to have the word Bicycle on it... of course it's because I collect Bicycle decks.

lol

CBJ

Don Boyer · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:15:38 PM »

I think it looks nicer with Bicycle on the front, and I know it COSTS less when you put Bicycle on the front, particularly for a heavily-customized deck like this. It was a smart move, I think. They're known better as "Bicycle Karnival" decks than simply "Karnival" in my mind. I can make exceptions for the Hornets, which were really more like Bees, and for the Death Heads, which were a completely different animal.

...and every time I remember the Death Heads, I wish I had my deck with me. They may not be the fanciest thing Karnival ever did, but they handle very nicely for a plastic deck. I have to organize my collection better.

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2012, 02:40:59 AM »

At least they're better than the first versions.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2012, 02:47:15 AM »

The Bicycle brand name does look good on the box. I think I like that aspect of this version better, but on a whole I'm more of a fan of the first version. This deck didn't look bad as a one-way deck but it looks really weird to me as a non one-way back. It would surprise me if somebody used this for magic or poker or something, it just doesn't seem like that kind of deck

Don Boyer · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2012, 03:08:06 AM »

Quote from: brown_baggs on February 01, 2012, 02:47:15 AM

The Bicycle brand name does look good on the box. I think I like that aspect of this version better, but on a whole I'm more of a fan of the first version. This deck didn't look bad as a one-way deck but it looks really weird to me as a non one-way back. It would surprise me if somebody used this for magic or poker or something, it just doesn't seem like that kind of deck

I ruined a copy of the old deck using it for magic. Food for thought: bars are a lot dirtier than they look...even when they look dirty to start with.

Evan · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2012, 08:57:36 AM »

This makes me think... Was the first popular and simple box design the Dose deck?
(Like black crown and LTD)

dmbaggs · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2012, 01:19:09 PM »

sime?

I don't think so. Although it was one of the earlier ones! I'm trying to think of one that came before this deck, there must be one!

... You could be right though

Don Boyer · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2012, 10:52:09 PM »

Quote from: brown_baggs on February 01, 2012, 01:19:09 PM

sime? I don't think so. Although it was one of the earlier ones! I'm trying to think of one that came before this deck, there must be one!

... You could be right though

It was sime, and simple, too!

Those Friars Club are dead simple, and they've been around a while. I can't think of any others, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there.

Kanped · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2012, 02:23:25 PM »

Virginia Slims, for one. There's lots.