i sorta like the cards, but with the other decks that are supposed to be coming out in this next month i dont like them enough to spend my money on them, (cool) box or not.
Yeah the gilded edges on that deck do look nice, although I wonder how they affect the handling? Overall it's a nice looking deck of cards! Will the non metal edition have the gilded edges? I'd be guessing noNormally gilded edge decks are for collection. The non "special" edition shouldn't have the gilded edges, or it is hard to do XCM (anyway De'vo is the godfather of XCM...) ::)
Silver gilded edges. There's your "justification" for the price.He banned me from the Handlordz Facebook page for asking a few questions.
I commented on one of the pics asking why, and he just deleted my comment. Lovely guy. :P
Silver gilded edges. There's your "justification" for the price.He banned me from the Handlordz Facebook page for asking a few questions.
I commented on one of the pics asking why, and he just deleted my comment. Lovely guy. :P
De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"
De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"
this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!
De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"
this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!
K, you seem like a nice guy, but would you STOP WHINING about people taking or not taking PAYPAL already! It was annoying enough the first dozen times; now it just grates on my nerves! Open a bank account and get a debit card!
These look really awesome! But if the regular bloods look the same with a different box I will just get some of those.
De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"
this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!
De'vo said, This will be however one of the first ever gilded decks with the high performance stock and finish of Blades!"
this caught my eye, might be the first ever glided deck with performance, de'vo' please accept paypal!
Sorry to bring up this topic, just want to say de'vo accepts PayPal. I remember he partially refunded my payment twice.
Ok back on topic :)
The more I look at the Blood Metal edition, the more I want to have it. Its too expensive to get more than 2 of, and my birthday is in April... so maybe I can get a few regular blood decks and a couple blood metal.
i heard he was thinking of doing a 3 pack special bloods, special, and april fools deck so i might get that.Thats a smart idea. But as a collector, it wouldn't be for me. I like to use one or two and have one or two sealed.
Damn, now I might need a couple :-\These look really awesome! But if the regular bloods look the same with a different box I will just get some of those.
The cards aren't 100% the same. Blood Metal have silver-painted edges which De'vo claims don't negatively affect the deck's handling properties like most painted-edge decks do.
i heard he was thinking of doing a 3 pack special bloods, special, and april fools deck so i might get that.Thats a smart idea. But as a collector, it would be for me. I like to use one or two and have one or two sealed.
the only thing about buying the blades is that I don`t like De`Vo as a person. Like that comment on Alex`s Harlequins, WTF is that about. IDK I think they are going to be really nice though.
I have just heard pretty much that he doesn`t respect other magicians and thinks he is #1. idk if it is an act he is doing and he doesn`t mean the stuff he says or if he really is an ignorant asshole.
the only thing about buying the blades is that I don`t like De`Vo as a person. Like that comment on Alex`s Harlequins, WTF is that about. IDK I think they are going to be really nice though.That is exactly why I don't plan on buying any. Seeing how he deleted my comment that was an honest question, his lovely comment on the harlequin back, and his general cockiness, he's just the kind of guy I don't feel like encouraging with my money. :P
I haven't had too much working with him personally. However, when I asked him about getting some of his cards he was very generous. Thus, I can only go off of what I know personally, and what I know personally is that he is a decent dude who does what he does and doesn't pay much mind outside of that. 8)
I haven't had too much working with him personally. However, when I asked him about getting some of his cards he was very generous. Thus, I can only go off of what I know personally, and what I know personally is that he is a decent dude who does what he does and doesn't pay much mind outside of that. 8)
He is good to his fans, really. So I pretend to be his fan when I need something from him :P :P :P
I don't have any Silver Blades now, but when I bought 3 bricks from him, I asked him to sign on the whole brick of 12 decks (all boxes, jokers, blank face cards, and AoS. In other words, he had to sign 5 times for a deck) ??? ???
I guess that's why he then announced on the website: 2 signatures at most for one brick ;D
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Did he go through with that?
Did he go through with that?
Yes, don't forget I was a big fan of him (at least he thought I was). :P
I bought not only 3 bricks of the Silver Blades, but also 2 of his Blade Clips (limited to 50 and sold out before they're announced to the public). I looked like a super fan from any angle of view. Besides, originally they were not familiar with the shipping methods and the international shipping was VERY VERY expensive (as expensive as D&D, the postage was decided by the shopping system and really unreasonable), I taught them how to use Medium/Large Flat Rate Boxes to ship internationally so that buyers may save much money (and that's why I got partial refund twice).
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Aaron, this is a very good question. Thank you for asking this question.
I said I pretended to be his super fan and got things I wanted. On the other hand, I said I don't have any Silver Blades now. I bought those decks (and clips) because I was bored.
There were not so many new decks during the same period last year. Some of my friends are real fans of him, they made me think those decks are terrific stuff. You know, I might be uninterested in something originally, but everyone was talking about it... I felt I had to get some because it was very interesting. I didn't really want those "great stuff", but it was like a game for me : grabbing something before others could. I had many Silver Blades and the 2 limited clips, but later I sold them to all my fellow collectors here with exactly the same price I paid. It's just a game for me after all.
Aaron, this is a very good question. Thank you for asking this question.
I said I pretended to be his super fan and got things I wanted. On the other hand, I said I don't have any Silver Blades now. I bought those decks (and clips) because I was bored.
There were not so many new decks during the same period last year. Some of my friends are real fans of him, they made me think those decks are terrific stuff. You know, I might be uninterested in something originally, but everyone was talking about it... I felt I had to get some because it was very interesting. I didn't really want those "great stuff", but it was like a game for me : grabbing something before others could. I had many Silver Blades and the 2 limited clips, but later I sold them to all my fellow collectors here with exactly the same price I paid. It's just a game for me after all.
So in a way, you were doing your friends a favor by obtaining rare items for them that they might otherwise have missed. Nice.
I think I liked his funky-looking wooden deck holders more. But they looked insanely bulky.
haha. That is crappy for De`Vo. I remember 6insider9 telling us some stuff about the bloods. And then another leak. wow looks like USPCC has some security issues.
haha. That is crappy for De`Vo. I remember 6insider9 telling us some stuff about the bloods. And then another leak. wow looks like USPCC has some security issues.
The last I heard some months ago was that 6insider9 was fired from USPC for security-related issues. Just rumor, though.
haha. That is crappy for De`Vo. I remember 6insider9 telling us some stuff about the bloods. And then another leak. wow looks like USPCC has some security issues.
The last I heard some months ago was that 6insider9 was fired from USPC for security-related issues. Just rumor, though.
Sounds like that could be true Don, Since someone else from USPCC could be "Lurking" and sound out who 6insider9 is and got them fired.
Sorry about going off topic here, but Don, please check your PM's!
I'm just wondering, did anyone see the new leaked images?I didn't... I looked around google but found nothing. I'm sure its been taken down by now.
I'm just wondering, did anyone see the new leaked images?De`Vo said that samples were released. Wouldn`t that be like a protodeck? He said someone sent out a sample of his deck.
I'm just wondering, did anyone see the new leaked images?De`Vo said that samples were released. Wouldn`t that be like a protodeck? He said someone sent out a sample of his deck.
I think that people are really disrespectful to De'vo. I don't like him either but I just think it's not fair that people are so "cruel". Shame on them.The main reason people are like that is because he insults designs of other designers and is very arrogant of his designs.
I think that people are really disrespectful to De'vo. I don't like him either but I just think it's not fair that people are so "cruel". Shame on them.The main reason people are like that is because he insults designs of other designers and is very arrogant of his designs.
I know but I think that is why people hate on De`Vo. I don`t think it is right that people took a deck and I hope that they are punished for it.I think that people are really disrespectful to De'vo. I don't like him either but I just think it's not fair that people are so "cruel". Shame on them.The main reason people are like that is because he insults designs of other designers and is very arrogant of his designs.
De'vo is just stating his opinions (arrogantly and rude) but he did nothing illegal, like the blokes who stole the deck did.
Yeah Loldude's got it right. What he says may not be nice but it's just opinion and he a right to say what he wishes. Stealing somebody's work is illegal. They were wrong to do that no matter what. It's a shame but De'vo will get past it one way or another and hopefully keep doing his thing.
I understand that, but I think that the people who stole his deck did it mainly for money and not for revenge.I don`t think they did it as revenge. I was just making a general statement that some people don`t like de`vo because of stuff like what I stated above.
BTW Aaron, how come you do your accents like this ` and not like this ' ?
"The Pro ****** deck (April Fools) will have Blades stock and high performance finish. Custom courts cards, custom AOS, custom Jokers designed for color changes, a double backer (for magic) and it was also designed to have a special fan pattern. Even the jokers were designed to go around the special fan pattern for extra fun. All of this custom work for a deck meant as a joke? YES! Even our joke decks will be higher quality, better performing and more custom than most "custom' decks. These decks will be available individually for $5.99, or you can get them in our variety pack which will include 1 Blades Blood Edition, 1 Blades Blood Metal Edition, and 1 Pro ******* deck for a possible $19.99, and double variety pack (6 decks) for $39.99 Prices are not final and always subject to change." - De'voI saw that on facebook. I think I will get one double pack and a single pack so I have 3 of each deck.
This is awesome news for me because I will definitely be getting the double variety pack. Its a great deal.
I hope the gilt edges handle good with the magic finish it would be a shame if they were garbage handling.
I'm terrified that if I get one of these decks, I will accidentally farro them and destroy the glit edges. That's why I won't open them if I get a deck or two, since I farro without thinking.
Ok, thanks. I was just going by what I've heard people say about gilded edges, and how the paint would get destroyed if they tried to faro. Even though you say they can't faro, I still fear I will be watching tv, not be paying attention, and I will try to force the cards to faro, and realize what a mistake I've made, which is kinda making me nervous about this.I'm terrified that if I get one of these decks, I will accidentally farro them and destroy the glit edges. That's why I won't open them if I get a deck or two, since I farro without thinking.
I doubt that would be a problem. The gilding is painted on to the card edge.
Try taking some thick housepaint and individually paint the edges of every card in a deck with a fine brush. Then tell me when they've dried whether you can even begin to faro them together...
The ability to faro depends on, among other things, the angle of the edge cut. The cut gets completely obliterated when it's painted over with metallic paint. You'd stand a better chance of faro shuffling two muffins together...
Ohh just chiming in on the discussion form a day or two ago about the stolen decks from USPCC...
My Brimstones and 5 other high profile decks were leaked and on ebay before I even got mine in the mail. The ebayer said she 'got them from a friend'. and removed them without the sale ending. I email USPCC about this and got a response from the Sales Director and said the person was removed. This better not happen with the Americana or any other deck we release in the future.
Ohh just chiming in on the discussion form a day or two ago about the stolen decks from USPCC...That is retarded. The USPCC needs to keep this stuff checked. I can understand if someone takes a deck to use for themself, if that isnt bad enough they try to sell these decks!
My Brimstones and 5 other high profile decks were leaked and on ebay before I even got mine in the mail. The ebayer said she 'got them from a friend'. and removed them without the sale ending. I email USPCC about this and got a response from the Sales Director and said the person was removed. This better not happen with the Americana or any other deck we release in the future.
These decks will be available individually for $5.99, or you can get them in our variety pack which will include 1 Blades Blood Edition, 1 Blades Blood Metal Edition, and 1 Pro ******* deck for a possible $19.99, and double variety pack (6 decks) for $39.99 Prices are not final and always subject to change." - De'vo
These decks will be available individually for $5.99, or you can get them in our variety pack which will include 1 Blades Blood Edition, 1 Blades Blood Metal Edition, and 1 Pro ******* deck for a possible $19.99, and double variety pack (6 decks) for $39.99 Prices are not final and always subject to change." - De'vo
The variety pack costs more than the individual decks combined.
Can someone make a list of all the decks released by De'vo please? I don't own any and barely know anything about them... ;D
Can someone make a list of all the decks released by De'vo please? I don't own any and barely know anything about them... ;DI may be missing some, but:
Wait, the varity box costs more. Is there a list of all of these deck prices, because at about $11 For Blood Metal, about $6 for Blood, and $6 for April Fool's, it seems like its a better value, and I not, it's most likely very close.Blood Metal is $11.99, Blood is $5.99, and April Fools is $5.99. Together, thats $24. The Variety Pack is $4 cheaper which may not seem like much money, its a great deal!
Blood Metal is $11.99, Blood is $5.99, and April Fools is $5.99. Together, thats $24. The Variety Pack is $4 cheaper which may not seem like much money, its a great deal!Ah, I totally forgot that Blood Metal was $11.99! The variety pack for $19.99 sounds like a much better deal!
@Don: I'm not going to devulge the details of the USPCC contract, but at least the one I got was very short. About three pages, with very little fine print and very few clauses.
De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.
I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.
well there is always the chance that they will work out good. If they even handled equal to a low quality bike that would be fine.De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.
I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.
I wouldn't count on good handling from the Metal version. De'vo himself was hedging about how it would handle, basically saying that while it won't handle as well as some non-gilded decks, it'll handle better than other metal-edged decks out there. But since those metal-edged decks by and large handle terribly, it's rather faint praise. It's like saying your dog is cleaner than any of the pigs in the sty; you still wouldn't let it in the house unless you had a look for yourself, would you? The statement is essentially meaningless in terms of evaluating the deck's handling.
well there is always the chance that they will work out good. If they even handled equal to a low quality bike that would be fine.De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.
I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.
I wouldn't count on good handling from the Metal version. De'vo himself was hedging about how it would handle, basically saying that while it won't handle as well as some non-gilded decks, it'll handle better than other metal-edged decks out there. But since those metal-edged decks by and large handle terribly, it's rather faint praise. It's like saying your dog is cleaner than any of the pigs in the sty; you still wouldn't let it in the house unless you had a look for yourself, would you? The statement is essentially meaningless in terms of evaluating the deck's handling.
''The back of the Blood Metal Edition Blades tuck box. No ink, just black on black embossing. The flap has a beautiful embossed red foil star. This box is the sexiest box we've ever seen!'' - De'vo
The back of the box reminds me of DeckONE. But its definitely not "the sexiest box we've ever seen!''
Ok I didn`t see that. Whatever I will just hope that they handle ok.well there is always the chance that they will work out good. If they even handled equal to a low quality bike that would be fine.De'Vo's releases and the Harlequin are the releases I am most looking forward to in the next few months. Also the Seasons.
I really hope the Metals have good handling, I have never handled a gilded deck but these will look good anyway.
I wouldn't count on good handling from the Metal version. De'vo himself was hedging about how it would handle, basically saying that while it won't handle as well as some non-gilded decks, it'll handle better than other metal-edged decks out there. But since those metal-edged decks by and large handle terribly, it's rather faint praise. It's like saying your dog is cleaner than any of the pigs in the sty; you still wouldn't let it in the house unless you had a look for yourself, would you? The statement is essentially meaningless in terms of evaluating the deck's handling.
I think you missed something. De'vo himself was saying the handling wouldn't be as good as ungilded decks, which would include Standard Bikes. Don't get me wrong, I'm interested in getting two packs myself. But I'm just telling you don't expect anything out of them performance-wise. That way, if they do perform even nearly-decent, you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you expect them to perform at least as well as Bikes, you'll probably get disappointed.
Just found out that the 5 new products will go for sale on Friday, March 23rd and will ship out on Monday, March 26th!
"We just heard from the USPC and our Blades are ready to ship to our store. If all goes well, we plan on having our largest releaseon 26 March 2012. Due to scrap rates, we will have a very very limited amount of regular Blood Editions which we may or may not make more of. We will offer a very special 3 deck Variety pack for only $19.99 and a 6 deck variety pack for $39.99 having 1 or 2 each of our 3 brand new decks - Blades Blood Edition, Blades Blood METAL Edition (Silver Gilded) and our hilarious "Pro-Cardistry" deck(April Fools). The LIMITED EDITION Blood Wood XCM Boxes and Blood Porpers will also be for sale. Don't miss our largest release in history! A full trailer showing the products will be released on 26 March prior to the items going for sale. We can't wait to show you all the greatness!" - De'vo
Does anyone know if the bundles will come in a special set, like David Blaine does, or not? Either way, I like all of these decks, and depending on my funds I may order some!What do you mean by special set? It's just 1 of each deck or 2 of each deck.
I feel like I'm the only one excited for the Pro-Cardistry Deck!
Does anyone know if the bundles will come in a special set, like David Blaine does, or not? Either way, I like all of these decks, and depending on my funds I may order some!What do you mean by special set? It's just 1 of each deck or 2 of each deck.
I feel like I'm the only one excited for the Pro-Cardistry Deck!
And no, you aren't the only one! I've been excited for it since I first heard about it!
That seems bizarre. Unless they are being flippant with the use of 'all', all the tuck boxes were damaged? Someone at the distribution centre must have a Vendetta. Maybe it was one of The Blue Crown crew trying to sabotage the release on the same day as their release of Vaudeville? ;D
I was more looking forward to the Blood Metal edition than the Blood edition, but oh well; que será será.
It does seem odd that "all" of them could be damaged. I could see how perhaps if a one gross box got squished or dropped or something, but even that would affect only a few inside. I'm curious how more than perhaps a few bricks could get that bad as to be unsellable. Odd.
From Facebook Handlordz:
So we are going to go with the normal printed red back design on the back of the Blood Metals. Having said that, we kept a handful of the embossed black on black even though there are some minor rubbing on them. That will make these extremely rare cards from an already LIMITED EDITION!! We may have a contest for a pack in the near future if you are interested in getting your handz on these.
Kinda seems a little fishy, is it possibly they planned this all along?
From Facebook Handlordz:
So we are going to go with the normal printed red back design on the back of the Blood Metals. Having said that, we kept a handful of the embossed black on black even though there are some minor rubbing on them. That will make these extremely rare cards from an already LIMITED EDITION!! We may have a contest for a pack in the near future if you are interested in getting your handz on these.
Kinda seems a little fishy, is it possibly they planned this all along?
I would personally rather get the April Fools deck. JMOYou can't even try to compare the two decks... they are completely different and designs for completely different reasons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDJJlvbDkJ4
We finally have a release date on these suckers!!
De'vo wrote this for the captions on the two photos below, which he posted on his Facebook page:
"De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/"
We finally have a release date on these suckers!!
De'vo wrote this for the captions on the two photos below, which he posted on his Facebook page:
"De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/"
Had a smile seeing this, turned to frown when I saw their shipping costs I don't get why some cost soo much shipping (Ace King on Ebay and this) yet some have just the right amount of shipping such as E and Bmpokerworld? are they different postal companies?
Finally a release date! I don't know if I'll be getting these or not because they aren't really rare and they don't handle great either... But the box does look very clean and elegant.
Finally a release date! I don't know if I'll be getting these or not because they aren't really rare and they don't handle great either... But the box does look very clean and elegant.less than 4000 .. not really rare ?? what is consider rare to you ?? i know that 4000 seem very common this days but it is still consider rare .. the don't handle great ?? i agree gilded deck do not handle great but maybe this is different ?? i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never know
i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never knowI don't think that will make a difference. Either way, it won't handle like a deck that doesn't have gilded edges.
they posted at their facebook page ..Pretty much every custom deck not printed by major companies (D&D, T11, E, TBC) are runs of 5,000 and less.
De'vo's LIMITED EDITION BLOOD METAL DECKS with Silver Gilded Edges and dual foil embossed boxes will go for sale on 18 May 2012. Less than 4000 will be for sale. Time to be announced later. Once these are gone, they will not be made again! A MUST for Collectors and anyone that likes kickass things! You gotta see this in person - pics just can't do it justice! For sale ONLY AT: http://www.xtremehandz.com/Finally a release date! I don't know if I'll be getting these or not because they aren't really rare and they don't handle great either... But the box does look very clean and elegant.less than 4000 .. not really rare ?? what is consider rare to you ?? i know that 4000 seem very common this days but it is still consider rare .. the don't handle great ?? i agree gilded deck do not handle great but maybe this is different ?? i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never know
I was excited for these but now, after it was delayed and all, I'm not that excited. I may pick a couple up to review and to be able to use a gilded deck for the first time.i am not sure .. if i think these will be different since de'vo mention before they mention pretty well .. let stop talking about the handling , we shall see when the release how well they handle ..i only handled golden gilded edges before but this will be silver gilded edges .. do not go around assuming thing you never knowI don't think that will make a difference. Either way, it won't handle like a deck that doesn't have gilded edges.
Pretty much every custom deck not printed by major companies (D&D, T11, E, TBC) are runs of 5,000 and less.
Don, I said "not really rare", meaning not extremely rare. "really not rare" is something else! ;)
Just ordered a Blood Metal deck to add to my collection, but man the shipping is crazy and costs more than the deck.Awwe, your kidding. Shoot, and I was gonna order a few as well. Hmm, might have to take the plunge as you did : /
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX6KChhBSNI there is a review up on those card .. it seem that he is the 1st person to get his hands on the cards beside de'vo and his friends etcHe got those back in April because De'vo was giving them to people who showed their reaction of the Pro Cardistry deck.
yup i know .. he mention it in his videoHey Jin, I know I do this to, but you need to watch out for posts such as this one which are useless. All you are doing is reiterated what someone else said. I find it quite annoying, and while I'm not the best example, I'm hoping you can learn and change.
yup i know .. he mention it in his videoHey Jin, I know I do this to, but you need to watch out for posts such as this one which are useless. All you are doing is reiterated what someone else said. I find it quite annoying, and while I'm not the best example, I'm hoping you can learn and change.
Got my 1 deck today, my first gilded edge deck that I've actually handled. The silver looks great but they don't handle well at all, but with gilded deck it's to be expected. There were specks of silver on my hands after trying to get the cards unstuck from each other and playing around with them for a few minutes, so I didn't want to push it too far and risk chipping the edges. Anyone dare to try a faro with theirs?