Spotted these on jpgamesltd.co.uk, haven't seen them anywhere else.
Introducing the Bicycle Artist Series from the US Playing Card Company. Featuring officially licensed artwork from Jean-Michael Basquiat, Keith Haring, Bijou Karman and Kenny Scharf.
Each set features two decks utilising the patented Air-Cushion® Finish stock printed with vegetable-based inks on sustainably-sourced paper. Artwork will be the same for each deck, but each will be paired with a unique tuck. Each tuck features a bright white coated stock with matte silver foil, sculpted embossing and interior printing.
Finally the two decks are then housed inside a book-style box with friction-fit lid. Each featuring foiled elements, linen texture film lamination and a full colour printed insert.
Not sure about a better Basquiat deck. But I only know those and the TXI one so, I'll stay disappointed and without a Basquiat deck.
2 deck set is indeed just a two of the same deck set... capitalism at it's best, lol.
I keep an eye on their New Releases section, even when you filter by Release Date, these were 10+ items down, well below older products. Go figure. There's no e-commerce site quite as quirky as this one.
It does for me, but still probably too much even though I really like the art. Hmm, trying to think at what price I would buy them. $50 yes, $60 possibly, $70 probably not.
They recently started offering international shipping. I would contact their support if you’re having issues. From their FAQ:
What is your international shipping policy?
We currently offer international shipping to over 240 different nations, territories, islands, military installations and the like.
Ah, looks like they took a leaf from T11 playbook and ran all the way with the whole special edition set. But, unlike T11, they forgot to release just a standard deck minus the bling.
Limited Edition Boxed-Set: Two decks of playing cards in a book-style box with linen texture exterior and full color printed insert.
Premium Tucks: Each tuck features two of Kenny Scharf's most iconic works with silver foil and interior printing.
Every Card is a Work of Art: Each card face features works from Kenny Scharf's portfolio.
From USPCC, in response to my concern that I would miss a deck while waiting the "2 weeks" for International shipping to return
Unfortunately, we’re unable to reserve or hold products, and we’ve recently received word that international shipping will not be available for the remainder of the year. We understand how this affects your ability to purchase the deck at this time. We're sincerely sorry for any disappointment this may cause.
We anticipate international shipping returning in 2025 and will be sure to communicate this to our customers when it does.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. If there’s anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to let us know.
How bad is this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The rest of the year! Doesn't exactly sound like a well run modern company does it
I am not a patient person
Could Cartamundi destroy Bicycle too?
KoD - my initials, no wonder I grew up a lover of playing cards Avatar - Honeybee (No.15+17) Tuck pic by Randy Butterfield for PM
They had terrible shipping issues banging up decks and went with an new fulfillment service of some sort - and it seems they have not yet found the solution to all of their problems
I agree, hard to believe a company like that can’t pull off getting cards to all corners
The current Bicycle 20% discount would take these decks (a pair) down to $80us = $40 a deck
I want someone to convince me that these USPC decks can justify this price
I really do want convincing because I really do want to buy one set but I keep thinking: "Why are they so much more than bikes?"
KoD - my initials, no wonder I grew up a lover of playing cards Avatar - Honeybee (No.15+17) Tuck pic by Randy Butterfield for PM
I ended up getting all these at Cardtopia as they were just over $70 each when getting all 4. About $35 a deck was palatable enough for me to buy them.
I knew from day one these were wildly over priced (and did feed that back) but I was persuaded against my better judgement that there would be a demand. There is/was not:
We have 3 left, heavily reduced if anyone wants them:
I don't know how overpriced they are until I open them
Paul you might remember me inquiring about the Bijou Karman - they appealed to me as being new Art Nouveau
She is the lesser know artist and you didn't stock hers
KoD - my initials, no wonder I grew up a lover of playing cards Avatar - Honeybee (No.15+17) Tuck pic by Randy Butterfield for PM
We actually did, as you can see from the link in the original post above. But we quickly realised that there was not much demand in reduced how much we bought in to the absolute minimum. Unfortunately for you.
First impression on opening - they have not knocked my stockings off (appropriate terminology for this deck)
The colors of most of the Court cards and Aces could be more vibrant while still in keeping with Bijou's usual palette.
Overall they look best in their tucks in the box open like this
This AoH annoys me as the blue stocking is blurred and I am pretty sure it is unintentional
Bicycle's registration problems are somewhat noticeable on the face sides
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KoD - my initials, no wonder I grew up a lover of playing cards Avatar - Honeybee (No.15+17) Tuck pic by Randy Butterfield for PM
I can hardly say it's a "sale", given it's still drastically higher than I'd ever pay. But in case any of you were on the fence, Cardtopia has them down from $95 to $65: https://cardtopia.com/na-en/all-product ... AsMjUxXQ==
Thanks for the tip george. I had to pay full price for mine in Australia this year but it worked out better because shipping was free. Cardtopia want more than $50us to ship a pair to Oz
KoD - my initials, no wonder I grew up a lover of playing cards Avatar - Honeybee (No.15+17) Tuck pic by Randy Butterfield for PM
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