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Michael · « **Reply #25 on:** March 14, 2013, 02:06:04 AM »

I'm a bit impartial to the mouse joker. But I do like the idea of the mouse to relate it back to the fact that United Cardists is an internet forum. Design still looks amazing overall though!

MrMollusk · « **Reply #26 on:** March 15, 2013, 05:50:36 PM »

The concept of a mouse design is pretty neat, but I think it looks kind of silly.

sway · « **Reply #27 on:** March 15, 2013, 07:39:16 PM »

I like where this is heading to, but the courts don't look good to me with that raised box effect (not sure how to call it - 3D pop out effect, maybe?). I think the deck can perfectly go without it.

The jokers are nice, the idea behind it is very good. Some may have trouble recognizing that reference, though. That isn't a standard computer mouse, you know...

The tuck box is perfect, as I stated before.

P.S. Oh, and I wouldn't use green on the court's faces. That queen looks like it's possessed by evil forces or maybe just nauseated.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2013, 10:40:27 AM »

Quote from: sway on March 15, 2013, 07:39:16 PM

P.S. Oh, and I wouldn't use green on the court's faces. That queen looks like it's possessed by evil forces or maybe just nauseated.

That queen isn't a standard queen for this deck - it's a gaff card.

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2013, 01:50:13 PM »

I like it so far, but I'm not sure that you need to continue the Diamond pattern in the background. I might just a little too busy in my opinion.

sway · « **Reply #30 on:** March 16, 2013, 04:58:32 PM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 16, 2013, 10:40:27 AM

Quote from: sway on March 15, 2013, 07:39:16 PM
P.S. Oh, and I wouldn't use green on the court's faces. That queen looks like it's possessed by evil forces or maybe just nauseated.

That queen isn't a standard queen for this deck - it's a gaff card.

Well, that explains it. Still, I hope Randy doesn't use green on standard courts because I'm thinking of a The Exorcist routine now

Michael · « **Reply #31 on:** March 16, 2013, 05:40:28 PM »

Quote from: sway on March 16, 2013, 04:58:32 PM

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 16, 2013, 10:40:27 AM
Quote from: sway on March 15, 2013, 07:39:16 PM
P.S. Oh, and I wouldn't use green on the court's faces. That queen looks like it's possessed by evil forces or maybe just nauseated.

That queen isn't a standard queen for this deck - it's a gaff card.
Well, that explains it. Still, I hope Randy doesn't use green on standard courts because I'm thinking of a The Exorcist routine now

The photo on the first page of this thread shows that the green on the court cards are on the courts' clothing. Good thing it's not on the faces cause that would be horrible. I think the green actually looks really nice with the gray as well on the court cards.

RandyButterfield · « **Reply #32 on:** March 17, 2013, 09:46:59 PM »

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to come in and say a few things. It's my opinion that when creating a Deck with standard faces, albeit re-colored, the most important aspect with the Cards is that the Back, AOS and Joker come together to form a "brand identity" to help sell the theme of the Deck (the Moonshine Deck did this beautifully!).

The Joker is open for experimentation and has more leeway than the Back and AOS, but it still needs to mesh well with the other two. I think the UC Joker flows nicely with the UC Back and AOS to sell the look of the UC forum - futuristic / Matrix-like / SciFi.

As for the Joker design itself, there's quite a few computer mice that have had a similar vibe in the past - mostly for Mac users. I started off with the AOS shape and rotated it 180 degrees, which also gave it somewhat of a "face" silhouette. The 2 green buttons at the top are meant to also be form abstract "eyes". With the middle roller ball and small green light at the bottom loosely representing a "nose" and "mouth" the overall mouse could also be seen as a Joker face with a Jester's hat thrown in to finish it off. A chorded mouse may not be futuristic but it needed that element to sell the idea. Plus, it just looks cool!

I originally did a hand-drawn Joker sitting at.a Desk and doing a Fan with one hand while working on a laptop with the other hand. The drawing came out nice. I scanned it in and started adding loose structures of color. It was looking great on it's own but once I compared it with the UC Back and AOS it stood out like a red-headed stepchild! So, I scrapped a few hours worth of work and started on the Joker we have now. I guess my point is you can do the coolest Joker in the world, but if it doesn't mesh well with the Back and AOS it's useless!!

Here's a look of the UC Back, AOS and Joker laid out together.

Thanks, Randy

Don Boyer · « **Reply #33 on:** March 17, 2013, 11:27:50 PM »

I think this is coming together nicely - a very solid design. I'm looking forward to seeing it on sale at BMPW.

Pacis · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:07:57 AM »

Wow, I'm loving it.
And the Joker just fits very well.
Congrats! Can't wait to buy it

CBJ · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:33:53 PM »

An update from Mike at BMPoker

"WOW!!!! All I can say is WOW!!! USPCC has bent over backwards to work with us. I just got the pricing for the new deck. Here is what we get:

1) A Bicycle Branded Deck
2) A Custom Seal
3) Embossing & Foil on the Box
4) Green Foil on the Inside of the box

All those upgrades and we will still be able to sell the deck for $4.95!!!!! I think this is truly amazing!!! Well, I have done everything I can and now it is up to you guys. I plan on setting something up so you guys can buy it. Let me know what everyone thinks."

So.. as it stands, it will be $4.95 for UC members... not sure what non-UC member pricing will be, but I'll keep you posted.

CBJ

Michael · « **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:06:05 PM »

Cool cool cool. Thanks for the update CBJ. I can see everyone interested in this deck running over to UC to make an account now

but that's a pretty impressive price for all the tuck customization!

CBJ · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:34:42 PM »

Well, it's looks like the price will be $4.95 for everyone .. UnitedCardists members and non-members.

And they are available for pre-sell NOW!

From Mike at Bmpokerworld...

The Bicycle Unitedcardists.com Playing Card Deck is available for Pre-sell. There will only be 2500 made and these will not be reprinted. The decks will have the following:

1) Bicycle Branded Deck

1) Traditional Bicycle Stock with Air-Cushion Finish

2) Embossing and Green Foil on the box.

3) A Custom Seal

4) A Custom Gaff Card and 2 Custom Gaff Jokers

The decks will be $4.95 per deck + Shipping. The deck needs your support to become a reality. Click on the link below too place your order:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=FVKCYMERKLLDE

Attention Canadian buyers...

We were not able to set up shipping rates to Canada. I will have to refund the Canada difference manually. Here is the actual Canadian Prices

1 - deck is $9.91 shipping
2 - decks is $10.70 shipping
3 - decks is $11.24 shipping

4-14 deck is $22.95 shipping

15 -72 decks is $48.95 shipping

Michael · « **Reply #38 on:** March 19, 2013, 01:32:56 PM »

Wow that was quick how exciting! Although I'm not a member of UC, I do like the design of this deck and am fairly happy the low price applies to everyone! I'm clicking the link to buy a few decks now

Don Boyer · « **Reply #39 on:** March 19, 2013, 05:54:33 PM »

Can't beat the pricing! Good job, guys!

CBJ · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2013, 02:23:23 PM »

An update from Randy...

"Here's a conceptual Render that gives a close idea of how the Green Foil will look.

thanks, Randy"

sway · « **Reply #41 on:** March 20, 2013, 05:53:26 PM »

I can't even imagine how that box or that back design could get any better, can't beat that price either. I'm definitely in!

Props to Randy.

CBJ · « **Reply #42 on:** March 29, 2013, 02:16:36 PM »

To speed things along, Mike had put up some decks on Kickstarter. Go pre-order yours now!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2049050533/bicycle-unitedcardistscom-playing-cards

CBJ

Joker and the Thief · « **Reply #43 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:38:59 AM »

Can I just say, major props to you guys. Looks great!

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2013, 11:26:20 AM »

There's still an option to purchase decks via the Paypal link, right?

Emmanuel · « **Reply #45 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:11:16 PM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on March 31, 2013, 11:26:20 AM

There's still an option to purchase decks via the Paypal link, right?

Yes, I just bought the deck via paypal yesterday.

The Quadfather · « **Reply #46 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:24:55 PM »

Looks pretty cool. Are they just regular bicycle stock with air cushion finish?

Michael · « **Reply #47 on:** March 31, 2013, 11:39:58 PM »

Quote from: The Quadfather on March 31, 2013, 06:24:55 PM

Looks pretty cool. Are they just regular bicycle stock with air cushion finish?

Yes they are. Both the Kickstarter page for this deck and the BMPW pages state that this deck will be printed on "Traditional Bicycle stock" and will have "Air-Cushion Finish".

xela · « **Reply #48 on:** April 01, 2013, 02:56:32 AM »

Quote from: The Quadfather on March 31, 2013, 06:24:55 PM

Looks pretty cool. Are they just regular bicycle stock with air cushion finish?

According to USPC, everything is Bicycle stock + Air-Cushion finish. Apparently Magic finish is fake. They also have a Bee stock, and that's it.

According to Xntrix from E, USPC only gives these options to random customers, but works with big clients like E, T11, etc. to produce custom finishes and stocks. Not sure how much of that I believe though.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #49 on:** April 01, 2013, 04:05:32 AM »

Quote from: alex. on April 01, 2013, 02:56:32 AM

Quote from: The Quadfather on March 31, 2013, 06:24:55 PM
Looks pretty cool. Are they just regular bicycle stock with air cushion finish?

According to USPC, everything is Bicycle stock + Air-Cushion finish. Apparently Magic finish is fake. They also have a Bee stock, and that's it.

According to Xntrix from E, USPC only gives these options to random customers, but works with big clients like E, T11, etc. to produce custom finishes and stocks. Not sure how much of that I believe though.

Believe it - Bill Kalush said as much to me. He worked with USPC as he was pushing to develop a unique finish and unusually-thin but strong stock for his Erdnase 216 decks. It took several months, based on some of what he's shown me, perhaps a year-and-a-half or more.