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Joker and the Thief · « **Reply #25 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:25:42 PM »

Theory11 will be selling these, I repeat, will be selling these.
Forum post here http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.php?36905-Bicycle-Archangels-Deck

J.Bayme quote

Hey guys, this deck was designed by theory11 and illustrated by Tom Lane in the United Kingdom. The result is AMAZING. Under our partnership agreement with USPC, these are currently available exclusively at BicycleCards.com, but we will be releasing them here at theory11 in the coming weeks. Enjoy!

http://www.bicyclecards.com/products...ard/archangels

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CBJ · « **Reply #26 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:50:52 PM »

Damn, I should have waited to avoid USPCC's crazy shipping fees

shutupdangit · « **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:25:47 PM »

Is there any chance that the ones sold at USPC will be different than the ones T11 will have, similar to the Guardians and Steampunk? With T11's track record I wouldn't be surprised if their version has more embossing and they call it "limited".

DeckReview · « **Reply #28 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:32:12 PM »

Quote from: shutupdangit on July 02, 2012, 11:25:47 PM

Is there any chance that the ones sold at USPC will be different than the ones T11 will have, similar to the Guardians and Steampunk? With T11's track record I wouldn't be surprised if their version has more embossing and they call it "limited".

If that were the case I would be really pissed off, I bought 6 and would be bummed if theory11 released it with an upgraded box. There is always that possibilty though...

Don Boyer · « **Reply #29 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:56:23 PM »

Quote from: DeckReview on July 02, 2012, 11:32:12 PM

Quote from: shutupdangit on July 02, 2012, 11:25:47 PM
Is there any chance that the ones sold at USPC will be different than the ones T11 will have, similar to the Guardians and Steampunk? With T11's track record I wouldn't be surprised if their version has more embossing and they call it "limited".

If that were the case I would be really pissed off, I bought 6 and would be bummed if theory11 released it with an upgraded box. There is always that possibilty though...

I'd like to think after the Steam Punk deck that USPC realized that the public prefers both their version and T11's to be a lot more similar to each other. I'm thinking T11 and USPC will have the same deck, that this is more like a USPC deck that T11 decided to carry rather than the other way around, even though T11 did the design work. For as long as I've been collecting, they've always carried some USPC decks other than their own.

MSimonart · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:36:24 AM »

It would really surprise me if they changed even the slightest thing. They designed it, so why would they want to change something they already find perfect? I don't think they would even change the box. They know they did some mistakes in the past changing some designs (gold monarchs etc, steampunk...), they won't do it again.

Masque · « **Reply #31 on:** July 03, 2012, 01:46:15 PM »

Quote from: CBJ on July 02, 2012, 08:50:52 PM

Damn, I should have waited to avoid USPCC's crazy shipping fees

Now there's something that says a lot about how outrageous the fees must have been - to consider T11's shipping fees something less than crazy?

CBJ · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:33:02 PM »

Quote from: Masque on July 03, 2012, 01:46:15 PM

Quote from: CBJ on July 02, 2012, 08:50:52 PM
Damn, I should have waited to avoid USPCC's crazy shipping fees
Now there's something that says a lot about how outrageous the fees must have been - to consider T11's shipping fees something less than crazy?

The idea would be that I could combine it with other items.

Evan · « **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2012, 06:42:19 PM »

I bought a couple of these. I really wish they were fully custom but the back design is still pretty awesome.
The box is incredible as always with T11.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #34 on:** July 03, 2012, 11:25:01 PM »

Quote from: Evan on July 03, 2012, 06:42:19 PM

I bought a couple of these. I really wish they were fully custom but the back design is still pretty awesome.
The box is incredible as always with T11.

I placed an order through Wingra. Was only going to get two, but noticed that shipping for three is the same price.

MSimonart · « **Reply #35 on:** July 04, 2012, 01:38:01 AM »

What is Wingra?

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #36 on:** July 04, 2012, 04:52:27 PM »

Quote from: Simonart on July 04, 2012, 01:38:01 AM

What is Wingra?

It is the name of shopbicyclecards.com
AKA Wingra Direct Shops.

Evan · « **Reply #37 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:04:13 PM »

I just got an email letting me know that my order shipped!

I should receive it by Monday.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #38 on:** July 06, 2012, 10:52:25 AM »

Quote from: NathanCanadas on July 04, 2012, 04:52:27 PM

Quote from: Simonart on July 04, 2012, 01:38:01 AM
What is Wingra?
It is the name of shopbicyclecards.com
AKA Wingra Direct Shops.

Wingra is, or so I've been told, a subsidiary owned by USPC, just like Gambler's General Store. They specialize in current USPC stock.

Evan · « **Reply #39 on:** July 06, 2012, 01:44:07 PM »

Somehow someone already has the Archangels deck AND the unreleased Silver Steampunk deck and is selling it on ebay.
Anyone know how in the world they got the deck already? The Silver Steampunk deck isn't being released till December!
Could it be a USPCC worker?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unreleased-Bicycle-Silver-Steampunk-Playing-Cards-Archangel-Deck-Rare-Theory11-/190699673259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c669616ab#ht_574wt_1229

Don Boyer · « **Reply #40 on:** July 06, 2012, 08:46:42 PM »

Archangels are already available now at retail - Wingra Direct is selling them. I probably have my order sitting in my mailbox now.

As far as the Steam Punk deck, the person has a half-dozen - could be an employee, could be a partner company they use for promotions, could even be a T11 employee.

But at $50 for both, I'll wait, thanks!

Evan · « **Reply #41 on:** July 07, 2012, 08:14:29 PM »

I got my Bicycle Archangels decks today and they're very well designed. The box is stunning and the gold foil on it shines like crazy. The box also has a rough feel to it which is different. The back design is awesome and looks great in fans. The number cards are standard with standard colors. The court cards are standard but the colors a changed a bit and there is metallic gold ink and the metallic gold shines like no other metallic ink on a deck that I've seen!
Review coming soon!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #42 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:58:49 PM »

Thanks for the info. Is that second picture black-and-white?

Evan · « **Reply #43 on:** July 08, 2012, 12:23:06 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on July 07, 2012, 11:58:49 PM

Thanks for the info. Is that second picture black-and-white?

no, I just have wood floors that are grey

Yes, the second one is black and white.

Paul Carpenter · « **Reply #44 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:30:39 AM »

This is quite a nice deck. A little stark perhaps with just so black and white on the back, but the design is very nice, handling is good and the box design is very nice. I'm pretty impressed on the whole.

jmrock · « **Reply #45 on:** July 09, 2012, 11:13:02 AM »

@Evan... You are quite the weisenheimer... I've been in more than a few houses with gray wooden floors... Yes gray wooden floors... it's an expensive process... Congratulations on having gray wooden floors, it must have cost a grip...

EDIT: Oh yeah... The Archangels... I'm still undecided... The box looks nice and the Ace looks nice, but I just can't make my mind up regarding the back design...

Dmitriy Cards808 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:27:27 PM »

Anyone knows where to buy them with bulk discount $:-\$

Evan · « **Reply #47 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:45:18 PM »

Quote from: Dmitriy Cards808 on July 09, 2012, 09:27:27 PM

Anyone knows where to buy them with bulk discount $:-\$

Right now the only place to get this deck is shopbicyclecards.com

Dmitriy Cards808 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 10, 2012, 12:28:03 AM »

I think they don't check email and fax at all

Don Boyer · « **Reply #49 on:** July 10, 2012, 03:53:43 AM »

Quote from: jmrock on July 09, 2012, 11:13:02 AM

Oh yeah... The Archangels... I'm still undecided... The box looks nice and the Ace looks nice, but I just can't make my mind up regarding the back design...

One of my favorite deck backs straight outta USPC would have to be the Limited Edition #1 deck - stark beauty all the way. This is more like the baroque version - that's a good thing...