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Title: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: GamblersWarehouse on November 07, 2014, 03:42:24 PM
Hello Everyone!

We just wanted to let you know of our upcoming deck release, Ultimate Universe-- You can expect to see these hit Kickstarter mid-November.

Gambler’s Warehouse is proud to present Ultimate Universe playing cards. A conceptual expansion on the four symbols of Oriental mythology, Ultimate Universe takes star-born legends to new heights. Elements of 2D pixel art infused with striking color schemes make for a visual experience that is both complex and fun. Mythology and technology coalesce beautifully in Ultimate Universe.

Preview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCTl9HON3BM
Kardify.com First Look article: http://www.kardify.com/2014/11/first-look-ultimate-universe-playing.html

ADMIN NOTE: now live!
http://kck.st/1H1N1TY
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Don Boyer on November 07, 2014, 03:52:53 PM
Now this looks like it could be pretty cool!  It's got that whole "8-bit" vibe to it without clubbing you over the head with it.  Bright colors, too - this will really stand out.
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Rose on November 08, 2014, 07:55:07 AM
I love a deck with color (so rare as they are) and this does not fail to impress me. The "2D pixel art infused" is really modern and have I mentioned this deck has color? Yay!
I am not sure the first image does it justice, so I have added another.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i88j5tO5-q0/VFyUzqIvuII/AAAAAAAAHF0/b221LV5XUtk/s1600/UU2.jpg)
"In less than 10 days, Gambler’s Warehouse will release their latest project on Kickstarter- the Ultimate Universe playing cards " -From Kardify.
http://www.kardify.com/2014/11/first-look-ultimate-universe-playing.html (http://www.kardify.com/2014/11/first-look-ultimate-universe-playing.html)
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Collector on November 08, 2014, 04:23:58 PM
Really original idea. Interesting.
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: DarkDerp on November 10, 2014, 04:05:51 AM
These are sweet. When I saw the topic title "Ultimate Universe" I was expecting  something waaaay different.  Like some "new" super heroes. Superguy, The X dudes, Doctor Squid arms. All mashed together like a  funny page section right before it helps catch the logs you in a fireplace.

And right below. 

transcribed screams of confusion and pain as if someone had forgotten to lock  the door on th
 Arc-Covenant and a Parched Done  mistaking it for a cooler had just slid it open in hopes of a cold beverage.
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Don Boyer on November 10, 2014, 05:41:46 AM
These are sweet. When I saw the topic title "Ultimate Universe" I was expecting  something waaaay different.  Like some "new" super heroes. Superguy, The X dudes, Doctor Squid arms. All mashed together like a  funny page section right before it helps catch the logs you in a fireplace.

And right below. 

transcribed screams of confusion and pain as if someone had forgotten to lock  the door on th
 Arc-Covenant and a Parched Done  mistaking it for a cooler had just slid it open in hopes of a cold beverage.

Say wha?
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: ruicorreia on November 10, 2014, 08:07:52 AM
Can't say I'm impressed with this deck: Or maybe the problem is that there are so many decks being released, that it's more difficult for me to be amazed.
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Don Boyer on November 10, 2014, 11:08:52 AM
Can't say I'm impressed with this deck: Or maybe the problem is that there are so many decks being released, that it's more difficult for me to be amazed.

If you ask me, it looks like a better version of the Robocycle deck!
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: ATS on November 10, 2014, 08:34:04 PM
These are sweet. When I saw the topic title "Ultimate Universe" I was expecting  something waaaay different.  Like some "new" super heroes. Superguy, The X dudes, Doctor Squid arms. All mashed together like a  funny page section right before it helps catch the logs you in a fireplace.

And right below. 

transcribed screams of confusion and pain as if someone had forgotten to lock  the door on th
 Arc-Covenant and a Parched Done  mistaking it for a cooler had just slid it open in hopes of a cold beverage.

Somehow I understand your type of crazy in regard to the imagery created by the name :-p.
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: DarkDerp on November 11, 2014, 03:00:47 AM
Ultimate Universe sounds like a comic book deck to me. The creators usually  hate paying royalties so they get super creative. Unfortunately, as proven by their decision to create a comic book deck they infact are not very creative.


So. [(Ultimate Universe + comic book deck + bad deck) = Don screaming] x  Indiana jones face melting due to opened arc
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Don Boyer on November 11, 2014, 05:51:18 AM
Ultimate Universe sounds like a comic book deck to me. The creators usually  hate paying royalties so they get super creative. Unfortunately, as proven by their decision to create a comic book deck they infact are not very creative.


So. [(Ultimate Universe + comic book deck + bad deck) = Don screaming] x  Indiana jones face melting due to opened arc

You do know I like this deck, right?
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: DarkDerp on November 11, 2014, 10:03:41 PM
Me too! I was saying based on the title of topic , I was expecting..

Seemed  like a super witty  post at the time. That moment was fleeting.

Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: GamblersWarehouse on November 14, 2014, 10:54:06 AM
Update! We are set to launch Saturday November 15th @ 12PM Central!

Don't miss out on the early bird backer deals!

Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Fess on November 14, 2014, 11:38:17 AM
Update! We are set to launch Saturday November 15th @ 12PM Central!

Don't miss out on the early bird backer deals!

New EB's?;D Save a chunky one for your dear friend Fes. ;)
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: ATS on November 15, 2014, 08:53:52 AM
 :D am keen on following this KS
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Fess on November 15, 2014, 01:24:48 PM
2 uncuts + 2 decks on the EB is 50 clams on here. Best Deal Ever!

Course, I'll add on a brick or two later unless Alysha is kind enough to throw up a Fes pledge with two bricks and two uncuts. ;D
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: GamblersWarehouse on November 15, 2014, 01:29:14 PM
Haha thank you Fes ;)

Here is the link for everyone!
http://kck.st/1H1N1TY
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: PurpleIce on November 15, 2014, 01:57:22 PM
I still don't understand why there is a surcharge on mixed bricks. It costs $4 more to take 6 decks from "Pile A" & "Pile B" as opposed to taking 12 decks from "Pile A" or "Pile B". Really? I have no complaints about the price of the deck, and like what Fes said, some of the deals here are probably the best ever. Just the surcharge.... ???
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Rob Wright on November 15, 2014, 11:23:20 PM
I still don't understand why there is a surcharge on mixed bricks. It costs $4 more to take 6 decks from "Pile A" & "Pile B" as opposed to taking 12 decks from "Pile A" or "Pile B". Really? I have no complaints about the price of the deck, and like what Fes said, some of the deals here are probably the best ever. Just the surcharge.... ???

I may be wrong, but I think the cards come in sealed bricks from USPCC
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Fess on November 15, 2014, 11:24:28 PM
Was to excited earlier, I guess I forgot to post the goods. It's LIVE! :D

Bicycle Ultimate Universe Playing Cards (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/207925240/bicycle-ultimate-universe-playing-cards)

(http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/207925240/bicycle-ultimate-universe-playing-cards/minichart.png) (http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/207925240/bicycle-ultimate-universe-playing-cards/)

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Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Don Boyer on November 16, 2014, 12:15:58 AM
I still don't understand why there is a surcharge on mixed bricks. It costs $4 more to take 6 decks from "Pile A" & "Pile B" as opposed to taking 12 decks from "Pile A" or "Pile B". Really? I have no complaints about the price of the deck, and like what Fes said, some of the deals here are probably the best ever. Just the surcharge.... ???

I may be wrong, but I think the cards come in sealed bricks from USPCC

It would seem that they're charging two people four dollars each for an employee to open four bricks and make them all contain six of each type.  It's about a half-minute's work, a minute if you take your time.

I've never seen any other company do that.  Still, it is cheaper than any of the lower tiers on a per-deck basis.

I'm also not liking the fact that KS now allows people to break out the shipping costs from the prices listed in the tiers.  In essence, while there was once an advantage over retail prices in that the KS price included shipping for domestic orders, that advantage has been ceded and the pricing is absolutely no different to retail with shipping costs charged separately.  It reminds me of how I felt when I saw a major pizza chain offer all kinds of discounts for ordering online - then charged a $2.50 delivery free while all the mom-and-pop pizza joints deliver for free.  OK, it's a terrible analogy, but I'm talking about a feeling more than an event - seeing that there was a catch behind the pricing, a change from the expected norm, and how that left me feeling.

But that's not the fault of GW in this case.  It's KS as a whole, and as much as I miss that edge feeling, it does allow one to carefully compare real pricing for both the product and the shipping.  I'd feel better about it if creators listed that bump for shipping in the tier itself, but that would make them appear less attractive.

I plan on backing for a four-deck set, two of each.  I like the design and the price isn't bad - it breaks down to $9 a pack with shipping, a veritable bargain compared to some projects.
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Fess on November 16, 2014, 12:51:24 AM
I've received a couple mixed bricks from gamblers kickstarters. The ones I received were not packed in a brick box. They were bubble wrapped six decks in two boxes. Things may change, I'll let you know when I receive the next sets of mixed bricks I've pledged for, but like I said on the comments of the kickstarter itself they're packed by someone with care and it takes time to do this. Unlike others I've received who just toss in six decks of each and throw in some packing peanuts, just sayin haha. Packing a non mixed brick is much easier. But yea, I agree the 4 bucks is a bit much for that simple service which should in my mind also be free, given that I'm pounding out for shipping anyway.

I really like these decks as you may have noticed from my comments above. This is an exciting campaign to me too. I wonder what the chibi's will run. I've found I really enjoy having a few mini decks when I travel. Great to let my mind relax playing solitaire or blackjack or once a little fun stuff poker on a long flight. I'm one of those people that absolutely hates flying, ugh, anything to keep my mind off that terrible experience is a boon. :)
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Rose on November 16, 2014, 08:34:16 AM
While I thought I would only need the colorful deck I think the greyscale deck reflects the tuck box and includes pops of red really well, I think I would like both decks now...
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I had no idea what the shipping discussion was about, as international means always added shipping. I think many US backers prefer to have all the price incorporated into the reward.
  It reminds me of how I felt when I saw a major pizza chain offer all kinds of discounts for ordering online - then charged a $2.50 delivery free while all the mom-and-pop pizza joints deliver for free.  OK, it's a terrible analogy, but I'm talking about a feeling more than an event - seeing that there was a catch behind the pricing, a change from the expected norm, and how that left me feeling.
I understand that analogy...you see $4.95 Large pizza. Then you read the fine print, only available on Tuesday, before 5pm, within 2km radius of our store, only when the moon is full, only when the birds fly south, and other such conditions. Then you realize the pizza can never cost $4.95 EVER.
Sorry I went off on a tangent. The decks are awesome.
Title: Re: COMING SOON!! Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse
Post by: Don Boyer on November 16, 2014, 07:52:49 PM
It reminds me of how I felt when I saw a major pizza chain offer all kinds of discounts for ordering online - then charged a $2.50 delivery free while all the mom-and-pop pizza joints deliver for free.  OK, it's a terrible analogy, but I'm talking about a feeling more than an event - seeing that there was a catch behind the pricing, a change from the expected norm, and how that left me feeling.
I understand that analogy...you see $4.95 Large pizza. Then you read the fine print, only available on Tuesday, before 5pm, within 2km radius of our store, only when the moon is full, only when the birds fly south, and other such conditions. Then you realize the pizza can never cost $4.95 EVER.
Sorry I went off on a tangent. The decks are awesome.

It's like you stated earlier - Americans on KS are used to having the cost of shipping incorporated into the reward tier.  While it's a nuisance to get used to the new way, it's also better for the long run as you're really learning about what it costs.

My only concern would be unscrupulous creators selling their "pizza" cheap and charging a fortune for shipping to make up for it.  But that doesn't appear to be the case here.
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: Fess on November 21, 2014, 01:20:06 PM
It's Funded! Here are the jokers. Pretty different from what the rest of the deck looks like, fits in with the inspiration of the deck very well though.

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Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: John B. on November 25, 2014, 11:55:58 PM
I really like the back of the greyscale deck, but wish there was a bit more color on the faces.
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: Fess on November 26, 2014, 12:32:42 AM
Color Mini deck is unlocked today, Chibi. I don't know if they'll release a BW chibi, possibly. Gamblers handles the printing of the mini's in house so they'll be decent quality. Don't be scared of the lil cute deck haha. Mini decks actually come in handy in my experience.
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: Don Boyer on November 26, 2014, 03:16:02 AM
I really like the back of the greyscale deck, but wish there was a bit more color on the faces.

So what you're saying is that you like the back of the GREYSCALE deck, but wish it wasn't just GREYSCALE on the front?

I think you're looking for the color deck.  :))
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: John B. on November 26, 2014, 09:42:58 AM
But the greyscale back pops more imo. I like it better. The color one is to much for me.
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: Fess on November 26, 2014, 11:15:01 AM
But the greyscale back pops more imo. I like it better. The color one is to much for me.

I can't wait to do a card spin with the colorful deck myself, I think it's going to look pretty sharp. BW too for that matter. Also think a big fan with the colorful deck will be nice. I can understand how the colorful deck may be a bit too much though, four color suits aren't everyones cup of tea. They can take a little getting used to for games and aren't often trick happy decks. I think this deck is a little easier for games like solitaire and are not at all a problem for basics like blackjack. Poker they're pretty friendly for that too in my opinion. The indices and pips are very clean and clear.

One thing I can say, renders never do the actual card justice. They're always better looking when the deck is in front of you. (Cue someone to bring up an earlier in the year MPC deck that proves that statement wrong haha. I know what you're thinking but these aren't those and not an MPC deck. ;p)
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: John B. on November 26, 2014, 02:30:11 PM
It just feels like there is to much there for me. Also I could not see myself ever using them.
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: GamblersWarehouse on December 02, 2014, 06:39:57 PM
New stretch goal announced!

New 15k Stretch Goal for Ultimate Universe!-- These gorgeous and durable Hand Crafted Box Sets contain both your Grayscale Edition, Colored Edition and your Chibi Deck inside. PLUS they come with a numbered, personalized, Signature Edition Card signed by the artist, Junichi Tsuneoka!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/207925240/bicycle-ultimate-universe-playing-cards/posts/1065491

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Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: Fess on December 02, 2014, 07:57:42 PM
Made a suggestion on the KS msg system about the box. I think this wooden box is suited very well for an old west style deck of cards, not so much for the UU decks. I do love hand crafted items, don't get me wrong. Just flavor and theme wise I don't think it fits the UU decks.
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: aldazar on December 04, 2014, 08:38:01 AM
Made a suggestion on the KS msg system about the box. I think this wooden box is suited very well for an old west style deck of cards, not so much for the UU decks. I do love hand crafted items, don't get me wrong. Just flavor and theme wise I don't think it fits the UU decks.

Agreed - not a fan of the box at all... Love the decks, but the box just doesn't seem to fit at all...
Title: Re: Bicycle Ultimate Universe from Gambler's Warehouse (KS)
Post by: Fess on December 15, 2014, 06:41:28 AM
Friendly reminder. UU is about to finish it's funding campaign. SIX HOURS LEFT.

There are UBs available, including ONE EB available for the two uncuts and two decks pledge. Hope you snag it if you wanted it.  :D