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TwoPiece wrote:The 1-way back design ruins it for me.

Otherwise, it is an interesting novelty.

Bradius wrote:We have talked about it. In another thread I even mentioned a few days ago about finding them again for sale. I missed them the first time, so am looking forward to getting one shortly.

Casual Pixels wrote:Interesting idea, but for a flawless execution there would need to be only five cards with the hole. (Aces and Eights with a Queen kicker; with suits chosen to fit whichever lore you select to believe.

(I personally go for the Christy version -- Aces of Diamonds/Clubs, Eights of Spades/Clubs, and Queen of Hearts)

Bradius wrote:I just got my deck and really love it. Not super practical, but definitely a conversation piece and with just so much cool detail from the vintage design to the blood spatters, and of course, the dang hole in the deck. After opening the deck, while the bullet inside is cool, it kind of is a pain to keep track of it and put it up when I put the deck up. All told though, a really nice custom deck that will not break the bank.

Eric Lee wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:37 pm (what is the actual term of using the process of gilding but with different substances?

Bradius wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:56 am What? The restocked decks are now out and they prices are going crazy yet again? I feel like this is getting silly.

Bradius wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:21 pm I noticed that on Portfolio52. That is odd. I got mine on a later edition because I missed the first ones. However, mine definitely have the bullet as I opened one of the decks. I am sure they had some later edition that came out with a bullet in them. Now I am confused (Well, more confused than usually).

Bradius wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:21 pm I noticed that on Portfolio52. That is odd. I got mine on a later edition because I missed the first ones. However, mine definitely have the bullet as I opened one of the decks. I am sure they had some later edition that came out with a bullet in them. Now I am confused (Well, more confused than usually).

laitostarr777 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:32 am Question: When we get this original one, does it come with a cellophane? I got mine from a seller in eBay, securing two, and both come without a cellophane

But, the most important is, I get one!

This iconic, beloved deck is back! And it's now printed on amazing slimline b9 stock from Cartamundi.

Legend has it that storied cowboy and gambler Wild Bill Hickok was holding Aces and Eights when he was shot in the back during a poker game in 1876— a hand that became known as the Dead Man’s Hand.

Now, you can relive the illustrious tales of Wild Bill Hickok and gambling in the Wild Wild West with the stunning Dead Man’s Deck. This limited edition, collectors deck of playing cards has been modeled after the one Wild Bill Hickok was using on that fateful day with its worn-look and vintage-style faces.

However, what truly makes this deck one-of-a-kind is the unmistakable bullet hole that carries directly through its center. Which, of course, is completed with splatters of blood dripping off the Aces and Eights.

Every Dead Man’s Deck comes with a commemorative musket ball lodged into the scorched bullet hole and is a must-have addition to any playing card collection.