Gatorback Riders from David Blaine

[Don Boyer]

Blaine also owns a pet alligator(s). He pulled one out during his real or magic TV special and has been known to tweet pictures of his alligator.

Yeah, I met that little guy - scared the crap out of me!

Scared? You don't seem like that type of person?

I wonder what Blaine is going to do when it gets too big? Its NOT exactly a family friendly pet. Most people think they can just donate it to a Zoo. They're all cute as baby's. That tank I saw on twitter won't hold it for long.

He'll probably put it in the Everglades or something.  I think they're endangered there.

[Frost]

does anybody now when the gator backs are going to come out ?

[bhong]

does anybody now when the gator backs are going to come out ?

I honestly don't believe anyone but maybe David Blaine knows. I'd imagine if there was a locked in release date, he's advertise already.

[Don Boyer]

He generally gives little notice, maybe a week or two, before releases.

[CBJ]

Tweet tweet from blaine...

"Gator backs Coming soon"







CBJ

[Card Player]

Tweet tweet from blaine...

"Gator backs Coming soon"







CBJ

Huge admirer of Mark's work. I get the whole back design (David's daughter and his gators). It fits what we know about David very well.

This forum is about honesty.

Officially Davids store is calling this the "gator back". The name is perfect. As long as David's store is calling them "gator backs" that's what everyone will call them. So, it should not matter if the name is on the front tuck design or not. The only thing throwing me off is the wordmark sign on the box. David is such a strong brand, people that buy decks will know who and what they are. Plus the information is printed on the side of the box. I don't think there is a need to have the awkward workmark & premium edition on the box. Highlighting the gator (as they have done) and also highlighting the designs db opposite bottom of the highlighted gator is all that's needed.

[Sher143]

Tweet tweet from blaine...

"Gator backs Coming soon"







CBJ

I really like this tuck. It reminds me of the Ultimate Deck tuck - shiny black on matte black.

[Don Boyer]

Who wants to wager that the part of the tuck box back that's white in this image will be silver foil on the box?  I'd even venture a guess that the end result box will be a gloss-black-on-matte-black similar to the Whispering Imps tucks.

[Card Player]

Who wants to wager that the part of the tuck box back that's white in this image will be silver foil on the box?  I'd even venture a guess that the end result box will be a gloss-black-on-matte-black similar to the Whispering Imps tucks.

Your most likely right.

I would have really liked a few non split spade colors. Gator Green and Sepia.

[Don Boyer]

I would have really liked a few non split spade colors. Gator Green and Sepia.

Well, the photo shows a deck in black - but David does offer his decks in three colors, the only exception being the Bee Split Spades, which were black and "inverse black".

Perhaps he's thinking like you are and aiming to make the colors match the environment of the alligator.  But since red and blue are the only two colors more popular than black for monochrome playing card back designs, I wouldn't hold my breath on that being the case.  It's possible but pretty unlikely.

[CBJ]

From Blaine

"Gator backs proofs. Better than I imagined"





CBJ

[Afrank8]

Wow, I'd say put me down for one minimum. They, like the split spades, are gorgeous.

[Aptombstone]

So that's why they are called Gator backs!

I will get one for sure.

[Don Boyer]

Me want.  Me want now.

They really do look nice.  For all the color decks out there, a nice monochrome design can look so nice sometimes.

[Paul Carpenter]

Agreed, a great looking deck. I'll definitely grab a couple of those.

[Jamm Pakd Cards]

I like these, I will definitely have to pick up a couple!

[Frost]

so much for coming soon !!! I have been waiting for this since forever .

[_Daniel_]

I like. Stutzman could draw on a rock and I'd buy it! Good stuff!

Ha! I have to agree, these look like such cool cards. I know some people are all for the simple back designs, but these ones are my sorta cards.

[Don Boyer]

so much for coming soon !!!

Agreed.  Someone's concept of "soon" is a little out of whack with reality...

We started talking about this deck in December of last year.  We had an image of a partial tuck in March, a proof sheet in April.  It's July and still no Gatorbacks.  I've heard about teaser campaigns, but this is ridiculous.  With so MANY other decks on the market now and in the immediate future, it becomes easier and easier to ignore something that's taking so long to hit retail.

[Rob Wright]

so much for coming soon !!!

Agreed.  Someone's concept of "soon" is a little out of whack with reality...

We started talking about this deck in December of last year.  We had an image of a partial tuck in March, a proof sheet in April.  It's July and still no Gatorbacks.  I've heard about teaser campaigns, but this is ridiculous.  With so MANY other decks on the market now and in the immediate future, it becomes easier and easier to ignore something that's taking so long to hit retail.

Easy to forget about, until they actually drop. Then they will sell like hotcakes!(not Uusi's- actual hotcakes) 

[MrMollusk]

so much for coming soon !!!

Agreed.  Someone's concept of "soon" is a little out of whack with reality...

We started talking about this deck in December of last year.  We had an image of a partial tuck in March, a proof sheet in April.  It's July and still no Gatorbacks.  I've heard about teaser campaigns, but this is ridiculous.  With so MANY other decks on the market now and in the immediate future, it becomes easier and easier to ignore something that's taking so long to hit retail.

Easy to forget about, until they actually drop. Then they will sell like hotcakes!(not Uusi's- actual hotcakes) 

With $46,000 in funding, I'd say that Hotcakes DID sell like Hotcakes. 

Jokes aside, I'm getting a bit impatient too. Especially since we haven't seen jokers, the AoS, or the courts (which I'm assuming will be the  same as the White Lions courts).

[Don Boyer]

Easy to forget about, until they actually drop. Then they will sell like hotcakes!(not Uusi's- actual hotcakes) 

There's no denying they'll be popular, but "like hotcakes" remains to be seen.  Few decks these days sell like hotcakes because the competition has become fierce - there's just so many releases in a year, both professional self-funded decks and pro/am Kickstarter projects.  Individual decks don't get the fanfare they once did.

[Card Player]

Easy to forget about, until they actually drop. Then they will sell like hotcakes!(not Uusi's- actual hotcakes) 

There's no denying they'll be popular, but "like hotcakes" remains to be seen.  Few decks these days sell like hotcakes because the competition has become fierce - there's just so many releases in a year, both professional self-funded decks and pro/am Kickstarter projects.  Individual decks don't get the fanfare they once did.

The deck(s) do have plenty going for it to separate it from any competition. If David Blaine's name is not enough, we have the illustration by Mark Stutzman. Then there's the quality of Blaine's deck's, usually one of the more durable decks to be purchased. The price on release is usually fair and reasonable in comparison with other custom decks.

Maybe "sell like hotcakes" is not the best phrase. These will do very well. Better then most. Yes, better then Uusi hotcakes. Even Uusi would agree. On my list w/ Black Lions as a must have.

[Frost]

I just saw in David Blaine's twitter page that the deck is going to come out this month .

[Don Boyer]

Sounds great!  I'm looking forward to this one.  Anyone know who did the printing?