Luxury Deck by The Blue Crown

[ruicorreia]

Another new deck for Black Friday: Luxury Deck. First images released by TBC.

That solves the mystery about the meaning of the separator in BlueCrown site: http://www.thebluecrown.com/luxury/

I don't know how the hell will I get money to get so many decks next Friday...

[phantom1412]

They said 144 decks will be up for graps but they never said only 144 decks exist.
Really hard to believe what they are saying.

[twiscold]

its TBC you have to read between the lines

[Don Boyer]

They said 144 decks will be up for graps but they never said only 144 decks exist.
Really hard to believe what they are saying.

Actually, I'm figuring from what Alex wrote on FB that there's a HANDMADE version of this deck of which only 144 will exist.  Could be some kind of fancy packaging or something.  Then there will PROBABLY be a "standard", non-luxury version for the general public.

It's been a little while since I chatted with him...

[KPopFever605]

What a way for TBC to hype up our week. - They've teased us on some releases, such as tricks called Triple Decker and Bandito and Snow Owl + Gold Crown Pack.
As giveaways, they will also be giving away a $500 Blue Crown Shopping Spree, and iPad Mini, and the Luxury Deck.

Below, I have attached the picture of the deck received via newsletter.

Based on the pictures, the box will have some fancy calligraphy and a special position for Alex's signature.

[Don Boyer]

What a way for TBC to hype up our week. - They've teased us on some releases, such as tricks called Triple Decker and Bandito and Snow Owl + Gold Crown Pack.
As giveaways, they will also be giving away a $500 Blue Crown Shopping Spree, and iPad Mini, and the Luxury Deck.

Below, I have attached the picture of the deck received via newsletter.

Based on the pictures, the box will have some fancy calligraphy and a special position for Alex's signature.

I don't suppose you have a bigger image of that hiding around somewhere?  That's not much larger than a decorative postage stamp!

[KPopFever605]

What a way for TBC to hype up our week. - They've teased us on some releases, such as tricks called Triple Decker and Bandito and Snow Owl + Gold Crown Pack.
As giveaways, they will also be giving away a $500 Blue Crown Shopping Spree, and iPad Mini, and the Luxury Deck.

Below, I have attached the picture of the deck received via newsletter.

Based on the pictures, the box will have some fancy calligraphy and a special position for Alex's signature.

I don't suppose you have a bigger image of that hiding around somewhere?  That's not much larger than a decorative postage stamp!

I tried to enlargen it, but I'm unable to. I know it's not much, but that's the only full deck box picture TBC sent

Also, upon further inspection, because there are only 144 made and given out, it looks like from the first picture, this deck may actually be bolted together..

[Paul Carpenter]

Also, upon further inspection, because there are only 144 made and given out, it looks like from the first picture, this deck may actually be bolted together..

Looks to me that they took a normal tuck case and riveted or glued a small metal panel on the front to hold the signature. Not sure what other handmade features there are, it's hard to tell from the little teasers they posted.

[Evan]

Also, upon further inspection, because there are only 144 made and given out, it looks like from the first picture, this deck may actually be bolted together..

Looks to me that they took a normal tuck case and riveted or glued a small metal panel on the front to hold the signature. Not sure what other handmade features there are, it's hard to tell from the little teasers they posted.

My thoughts exactly.

I think the idea is pretty cool but I don't like how TBC deals with limited decks.

[Dmitriy Cards808]

Never again!!

[Evan]

Here are some screenshots I took from a video that TBC posted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTwUclyEogU&feature=player_embedded

[KPopFever605]

I was just going to post the screen shots, but you beat me to it.

I think the luxury deck's going to look amazing. I love how much detail TBC put it. It's definitely a great step from their previous Crowns.

Also, based on their teaser video, their going to be releasing/giving away a Gold Porper Clip, Snow Owls, Luxury, Snow Owl, and Gold Crown Uncuts, Bandito, Triple Decker, "Keep Calm & Carry On" t-shirt, Gold Crowns, iPad Mini, Jerry's Nuggets, Snow Owl t-shirt, an Expert at the Card Table Pack (see pic), and, of course the Luxury Deck.

[Don Boyer]

Here are some screenshots I took from a video that TBC posted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTwUclyEogU&feature=player_embedded

Good shots.  There's something that looks odd about that silver plate with Alex Pandrea's signature on it.  I don't think that is printed onto the box.

So, anyone's thoughts on the Luxury Crown deck?

It's a fancier version of the original Crown Deck, to be sure.  I'd want a closer look at them.  I'll get some if the wallet's not too light - not the uber-deluxe prize version, but the eventually-to-be-released basic version.

[KPopFever605]

There's something that looks odd about that silver plate with Alex Pandrea's signature on it.  I don't think that is printed onto the box.

Did you see my post on how the silver plate might be bolted to the deck? - They did say it was hand-made.

[Don Boyer]

There's something that looks odd about that silver plate with Alex Pandrea's signature on it.  I don't think that is printed onto the box.

Did you see my post on how the silver plate might be bolted to the deck? - They did say it was hand-made.

I did.  The box appears to be a paperboard tuck case - attaching metal to paper by gluing doesn't always have good results.  There are screw heads in the corners, but the idea of nuts on the other side holding them in place is far-fetched.

I'm curious to get a much better look.

[Joker and the Thief]

Hmm I'm thinking that calling a deck luxury (like its actual name) is a little brave.
My reason being is that a deck like Smoke and Mirrors when they first came out, where called luxury by people who had purchased them not by the creators. That deck kind of earned that luxury status and was then dubbed with the Luxury name tag in version 3. To be honest, the 'Luxury' deck doesn't seem to be all that exciting, they look slightly overdone and the back is just a refined version of the crown decks. Although we cannot tell much yet, we should be able to make a fair assumption from what we have seen.

The erdnase package looks interesting and I want to know what will be happening with the Jerry's.

[ruicorreia]

Personally I'm not so interested in Luxury Deck. I hope I'm wrong but think about it: Luxury Deck. By the images we know it will be a special blue crown deck with a new tuck case with a piece of metal handmande. It's probably going to be an expensive deck but with no new special features.
I'm officially  more interested on their other releases.

[RandyButterfield]

Hmm I'm thinking that calling a deck luxury (like its actual name) is a little brave.
My reason being is that a deck like Smoke and Mirrors when they first came out, where called luxury by people who had purchased them not by the creators. That deck kind of earned that luxury status and was then dubbed with the Luxury name tag in version 3. To be honest, the 'Luxury' deck doesn't seem to be all that exciting, they look slightly overdone and the back is just a refined version of the crown decks. Although we cannot tell much yet, we should be able to make a fair assumption from what we have seen.

I'm pretty sure they mean the deck to be the Blue Crown Luxury Deck, as opposed to just the Luxury Deck. The difference being a deck simply called Luxury Deck would be over-the-top luxurious in every single way. A Blue Crown Luxury Deck would be a more luxurious version of the standard Crown Decks. I think a good example would be a bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey (or almost any Whiskey or Scotch). The standard 8 year old bottle is great, but the higher end 12 year old, 18 year old and higher vintages are the luxury versions of Jameson.

Looking at it that way, a Blue Crown Luxury Deck would have to have similar elements as a standard Crown Deck. This would keep the "Brand" intact. Whenever working with an established brand (ie. Jameson, Nike, Apple...) you need to keep from straying too far away from the standards that makeup the brand's identity.

That's just my guess though!

thanks, Randy

[Don Boyer]

Hmm I'm thinking that calling a deck luxury (like its actual name) is a little brave.
My reason being is that a deck like Smoke and Mirrors when they first came out, where called luxury by people who had purchased them not by the creators. That deck kind of earned that luxury status and was then dubbed with the Luxury name tag in version 3. To be honest, the 'Luxury' deck doesn't seem to be all that exciting, they look slightly overdone and the back is just a refined version of the crown decks. Although we cannot tell much yet, we should be able to make a fair assumption from what we have seen.

I'm pretty sure they mean the deck to be the Blue Crown Luxury Deck, as opposed to just the Luxury Deck. The difference being a deck simply called Luxury Deck would be over-the-top luxurious in every single way. A Blue Crown Luxury Deck would be a more luxurious version of the standard Crown Decks. I think a good example would be a bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey (or almost any Whiskey or Scotch). The standard 8 year old bottle is great, but the higher end 12 year old, 18 year old and higher vintages are the luxury versions of Jameson.

Looking at it that way, a Blue Crown Luxury Deck would have to have similar elements as a standard Crown Deck. This would keep the "Brand" intact. Whenever working with an established brand (ie. Jameson, Nike, Apple...) you need to keep from straying too far away from the standards that makeup the brand's identity.

That's just my guess though!

thanks, Randy

Sounds about right to me.  The title reads more like Luxury Crown Deck on the box - an improvement on the Crowns.

[see_squared]

I like the back design...but the whole theme reminds me of Crown Royal Whiskey

[Don Boyer]

I like the back design...but the whole theme reminds me of Crown Royal Whiskey

Hey, it's not a bad association...

[vmagic]

So 350 bucks to get this deck free?  Somehow I dont think too many people will be getting these. Its hard spending that much on their site, especially with no new decks.

[phantom1412]

I pass too. 350$ is way too much.
I can live with the normal edition which will coming out someday.

[Russell CircleCityCards]

So 350 bucks to get this deck free?  Somehow I dont think too many people will be getting these. Its hard spending that much on their site, especially with no new decks.

Sanguine? Azure? Curator?

[loldudex2]

So 350 bucks to get this deck free?  Somehow I dont think too many people will be getting these. Its hard spending that much on their site, especially with no new decks.

Sanguine? Azure? Curator?

That is just for HOPC, which doesn't count for the TBC promotion.