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« on: December 07, 2013, 12:59:31 PM »
 

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Just came across this on the Chinese tmall, anyone know anything about this deck?
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« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2013, 05:54:17 PM »
 

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Quote from: Card Collector on December 07, 2013, 12:59:31 PM


Just came across this on the Chinese tmall, anyone know anything about this deck?

Do you have the taobao link?

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Re: Bicycle Chinese Opera
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2013, 08:05:09 PM »
 

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More pics (thanks to Kete Moon)















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Re: Bicycle Chinese Opera
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2013, 12:03:44 AM »
 

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Thanks Kete for me as well.

It's undeniably a pretty design - the one-way back is a bit of a bummer, but at least they're doing something artistic with it, suited to the deck theme.  I think it was a missed opportunity to not change the courts, but there are those who love the familiarity factor.  The new colors in the courts makes up for it to some degree.

We don't know who ordered this deck from USPC, do we?  Or if it's a company release for Asia/Pacifica?
« Last Edit: December 08, 2013, 12:05:36 AM by Don Boyer »
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« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2013, 10:35:47 AM »
 

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That is a beautiful design, I wonder if the tuck is actually embossed or just made to look that way? Would be great to get more info on this release.
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2013, 07:28:48 AM »
 

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There doesn't appear to be a product page link yet, perhaps it's coming soon.

If you check this link you'll see the banner image though ... http://hqswj.tmall.com/
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2013, 09:47:47 AM »
 

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Quote from: JPMiddleton on December 09, 2013, 07:28:48 AM
There doesn't appear to be a product page link yet, perhaps it's coming soon.

If you check this link you'll see the banner image though ... http://hqswj.tmall.com/

That page makes me really wish I'd learned Chinese...  But I have to learn Russian and Japanese first, and maybe French!
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Re: Bicycle Chinese Opera
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2013, 11:55:25 AM »
 

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Pretty design!  I'm going to have to pay some close attention to the international market.  I keep missing releases.
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« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2013, 01:00:57 PM »
 

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I like this deck, and would love someone to put together a deck along these lines with custom royals.
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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2013, 01:56:01 PM »
 

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Quote from: Lukeout on December 09, 2013, 01:00:57 PM
I like this deck, and would love someone to put together a deck along these lines with custom royals.

I'm not sure if you're aware, but there is someone who has done exactly that.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1679981149/bicycle-emperor-playing-cards-by-uspcc

In my opinion, they're spectacular.

The deliveries have begun for the blue backs and the reds are likely just around the corner; I'm sure you'll be able to find some in the secondary market.
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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2013, 03:46:39 PM »
 

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The Emperor deck is definitely nice and I'm eagerly awaiting my delivery, but color me interested on this Chinese Opera.  Just because someone has done an Asian themed deck already, doesn't mean another person can't release their own deck as well.  Just look at the myriad of Steampunk, Cthulu or Zombie decks out there.
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Re: Bicycle Chinese Opera
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2013, 05:18:26 PM »
 

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Being Chinese, I'm always hyped about Asian themed decks. I have a pet peeve about one way backs though...and I felt that the court cards could have been customized so that the JQK were wearing the opera masks.

Still pretty neat though.
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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2013, 05:30:49 PM »
 

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Quote from: JPMiddleton on December 09, 2013, 07:28:48 AM
There doesn't appear to be a product page link yet, perhaps it's coming soon.

If you check this link you'll see the banner image though ... http://hqswj.tmall.com/


I know this is off topic.... but i heard you and Paul Carpenter were banned at UC.

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« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2013, 09:44:27 PM »
 

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Quote from: chach on December 09, 2013, 03:46:39 PM
Just look at the myriad of Steampunk, Cthulu or Zombie decks out there.

Must I?  It hurts my eyes...  :))

Kidding aside, it's an attractive deck.  And yes, there's no law saying that there can only be one Asian-themed deck.  If there was, USPC would be in a lot of trouble by now...
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« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2013, 11:39:27 AM »
 

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Quote from: Don Boyer on December 09, 2013, 09:47:47 AM

That page makes me really wish I'd learned Chinese...  But I have to learn Russian and Japanese first, and maybe French!

Google isn't quite up to translating text on images yet either, otherwise we'd know a little more.
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« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2013, 06:04:33 PM »
 

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Quote from: Casual Pixels on December 09, 2013, 01:56:01 PM
Quote from: Lukeout on December 09, 2013, 01:00:57 PM
I like this deck, and would love someone to put together a deck along these lines with custom royals.

I'm not sure if you're aware, but there is someone who has done exactly that.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1679981149/bicycle-emperor-playing-cards-by-uspcc

In my opinion, they're spectacular.

The deliveries have begun for the blue backs and the reds are likely just around the corner; I'm sure you'll be able to find some in the secondary market.

Thanks for the heads up, nice deck!
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« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2013, 08:20:26 PM »
 

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