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Rob Wright · « **on:** April 02, 2015, 01:17:39 AM »

Quote from: theory11

NoMad. Produced in collaboration with The NoMad Hotel in New York City. Coming Soon.

Talisman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2015, 07:12:27 AM »

That tuck case signifies "Class". Very sharp looking and sophisticated. Hoping the cards match the tuck unlike the Contraband cards which I feel didn't match that spectacular tuck.

HankMan · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2015, 08:29:07 AM »

Looks good

cant wait to see the back

Collector · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:55:27 AM »

Quote from: Talisman on April 02, 2015, 07:12:27 AM

That tuck case signifies "Class". Very sharp looking and sophisticated...

In case of Theory11, the question is always about court cards.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2015, 03:30:00 PM »

Quote from: Collector on April 02, 2015, 11:55:27 AM

Quote from: Talisman on April 02, 2015, 07:12:27 AM
That tuck case signifies "Class". Very sharp looking and sophisticated...

In case of Theory11, the question is always about court cards.

And the pretty, pretty boxes, too!

Card Player · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2015, 03:44:26 PM »

These are looking really nice. Looking forward to seeing more.

Quote from: Talisman on April 02, 2015, 07:12:27 AM

That tuck case signifies "Class". Very sharp looking and sophisticated. Hoping the cards match the tuck unlike the Contraband cards which I feel didn't match that spectacular tuck.

You guys are way too hard on Contraband. Contraband may not be your cup of tea. However, the cards represent the tuck just about as well as any other deck T11 has produced. I thought the whole project was designed nicely. I expect the same from NoMad.

Fess · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2015, 02:05:16 PM »

I wonder why they don't show us the card back at least when they taunt us with the tuck. Of course the tuck is going to be all bells and whistles, it's their calling card. A corner of the card back would be nice if not the whole thing. Hell, throw caution to the wind and show us a court card too T11.

Card Player · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:38:23 PM »

Quote from: Fes on April 03, 2015, 02:05:16 PM

I wonder why they don't show us the card back at least when they taunt us with the tuck. Of course the tuck is going to be all bells and whistles, it's their calling card. A corner of the card back would be nice if not the whole thing. Hell, throw caution to the wind and show us a court card too T11.

That's just the way theory11 has always teased their decks. If it came in a wood collectors box, the wood box would be teased first and then the tuck. It's like unwrapping a gift. Outside to inside. I don't think they are hiding anything.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2015, 02:25:59 AM »

They've gotten a lot better with their teaser campaigns. I'm still not a fan of them, but they don't drag them out for very long, nor to they claim their new design-of-the-month is the next best thing to breathing.

Justin O. · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2015, 02:48:53 PM »

Just found out that one of my favorite designers Chad Michael is doing work on this deck. I'm not familiar enough with T11's design process to know if he has done work for them before or not, but I really love his work independently of playing cards, was even lucky enough to get a promo bottle of Whisky he did label design for that is just stunning. Makes me exponentially more excited about this deck. If you have a chance check out his website http://www.chadmichaelstudio.com/

Talisman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:37:06 PM »

Quote from: Justin O. on April 07, 2015, 02:48:53 PM

Just found out that one of my favorite designers Chad Michael is doing work on this deck. I'm not familiar enough with T11's design process to know if he has done work for them before or not, but I really love his work independently of playing cards, was even lucky enough to get a promo bottle of Whisky he did label design for that is just stunning. Makes me exponentially more excited about this deck. If you have a chance check out his website http://www.chadmichaelstudio.com/

Thanks Justin O. for that link. BTW when I checked it out I clicked the "About" link and there at the bottom left is a first photo is of the Ace of Spades for the Nomad cards.

Card Player · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2015, 07:06:41 PM »

Quote from: Talisman on April 07, 2015, 05:37:06 PM

Quote from: Justin O. on April 07, 2015, 02:48:53 PM
Just found out that one of my favorite designers Chad Michael is doing work on this deck. I'm not familiar enough with T11's design process to know if he has done work for them before or not, but I really love his work independently of playing cards, was even lucky enough to get a promo bottle of Whisky he did label design for that is just stunning. Makes me exponentially more excited about this deck. If you have a chance check out his website http://www.chadmichaelstudio.com/
Thanks Justin O. for that link. BTW when I checked it out I clicked the "About" link and there at the bottom left is a first photo is of the Ace of Spades for the Nomad cards.

The AOS has that German Black Forest Cuckoo Clock look to it. I reserve judgment till I see more.

HankMan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:08:55 PM »

Quote from: Talisman on April 07, 2015, 05:37:06 PM

Quote from: Justin O. on April 07, 2015, 02:48:53 PM
Just found out that one of my favorite designers Chad Michael is doing work on this deck. I'm not familiar enough with T11's design process to know if he has done work for them before or not, but I really love his work independently of playing cards, was even lucky enough to get a promo bottle of Whisky he did label design for that is just stunning. Makes me exponentially more excited about this deck. If you have a chance check out his website http://www.chadmichaelstudio.com/
Thanks Justin O. for that link. BTW when I checked it out I clicked the "About" link and there at the bottom left is a first photo is of the Ace of Spades for the Nomad cards.

Very interesting indeed, AoS looks good to me. Can't wait to see more, I just hope its not a 1 way back design.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2015, 01:00:11 AM »

Has T11 ever produced a one-way back design? I seem to recall they go out of their way to insure the designs are two-way, such as when they altered the back of the JAQK Wineries deck.

HankMan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2015, 01:32:25 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on April 08, 2015, 01:00:11 AM

Has T11 ever produced a one-way back design? I seem to recall they go out of their way to insure the designs are two-way, such as when they altered the back of the JAQK Wineries deck.

I just hope that way because on the website by Chad Michael I saw 1 of the design which look like playing cards and that is 1 way back. Obviously that is not nomad but just saying maybe he designed nomad in similar way.

10ofclubs · « **Reply #15 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:40:06 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on April 08, 2015, 01:00:11 AM

Has T11 ever produced a one-way back design? I seem to recall they go out of their way to insure the designs are two-way, such as when they altered the back of the JAQK Wineries deck.

I'm pretty sure the orange Animal Kingdom deck was one way. If I recall correctly, there was a symbol of each of the four suits in each corner of the card.

Talisman · « **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:46:09 AM »

10ofclubs, I believe what you were referring to as playing cards is actually Chad's business card, though I wish he did design something like that for a KS campaign.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2015, 02:07:30 PM »

Quote from: Talisman on April 08, 2015, 07:46:09 AM

10ofclubs, I believe what you were referring to as playing cards is actually Chad's business card, though I wish he did design something like that for a KS campaign.

Actually, no - he's referring to THIS deck:
https://store.theory11.com/products/animal-kingdom

And yes, 10C, that was a one-way back, but it was more of an exception than a rule. Besides, it was a special product - a charity fundraiser. The overwhelming majority of the decks T11 produces have standard faces, with some recoloring, and two-way backs. They tend to make decks with a greater appeal to magicians - fewer sharply limited editions, faces an audience will relate to, etc. Two-way backs are part of that design concept.

10ofclubs · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2015, 10:21:09 AM »

That is the deck I was talking about Don. And I wasn't trying to say that it's likely this deck is going to be one way because that deck was, I was just answering your question that Theory11 has released a deck with a one-way back before.

Talisman · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2015, 09:05:09 PM »

My mistake. That post was meant for 52JokesAndCounting. Sorry for the confusion. You'll see what I'm talking about at the website.
http://www.chadmichaelstudio.com/

Don Boyer · « **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2015, 12:23:15 AM »

Quote from: Talisman on April 10, 2015, 09:05:09 PM

My mistake. That post was meant for 52JokesAndCounting. Sorry for the confusion. You'll see what I'm talking about at the website.
http://www.chadmichaelstudio.com/

To be a little more precise, look here: http://chadmichaelstudio.squarespace.com/studiobranding/

That is one wicked-looking business card, right down to the gilded edges. It does vaguely look like a playing card but the proportions aren't the same and the corners are squared.

Rob Wright · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2015, 09:47:25 PM »

Available 3pm EST tomorrow

Talisman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:00:46 AM »

Which other decks of playing cards has Chad Michael designed besides these Nomad playing cards? I hope to see more cards designed by him. He's a hell of an artist from what I see on his website. I'm beginning to think he designed the tuck box for the Ultimate deck.
Here is his Instagram https://instagram.com/chadmichaelstudio/ and and some more work of his at Behance https://www.behance.net/ChadMichael.
Also, from my understanding he transplanted from Dallas, TX to Brooklyn, NY where he has his design studio.

Don, please feel free to move this topic elsewhere as you see fit because I think I'm not on the original anymore.

Lastly, anyone that appreciates packaging design can check this website out http://www.packagingserved.com/

Don Boyer · « **Reply #23 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:09:48 AM »

Quote from: Talisman on April 15, 2015, 01:00:46 AM

Don, please feel free to move this topic elsewhere as you see fit because I think I'm not on the original anymore.

I'm a bit confused by this statement. Why would I move a topic about a new deck somewhere other than the Playing Card Plethora?

Perhaps you meant "post" (noun) instead of "topic?" If so, there's still no need.

Card Player · « **Reply #24 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:20:14 PM »

The actual back design looks nicer to me (one color), opposed to the gold foil design on the tuck.

I'm confused by the AOS even more now. While I'm cool with standard court cards, the index is standard also. All except the AOS, which seems to be a different index style.