LUXX Elliptica from JP Playing Cards and Randy Butterfield

[Paul Middleton]

Thanks Vasta, I think so too... we have some plans for a nice set for pre-order customers. Should have should confirmation of that and pricing very soon..

[flyers3003]

Another home run Paul! The LUXX series is definitely becoming one of my favorite sets of decks. Any plans to go back to the Palme and do two more colors? The original technically has 4 colors, and the Elliptica will have four. Might be nice if the Palme had 4 as well.

[RandyButterfield]

They look sweet Paul!!

I always say that a 3D Render will never do justice to a Foil material. These look sooooo much better in real life than my Renders!

Thanks, Randy

[Paul Middleton]

A few more shots of the proofs and some news on pre-orders.

Available strictly during the pre-order stage only, numbered matching sets of all 4 colours and a matching dealer coin. (see shot below). 99 sets only will be available for sale.

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[Paul Middleton]

We are tweaking the green back and tuck slightly.

[hawk199]

Nice and luckly the pre-order starts in march can save up to get the set by then

[PrincessTrouble]

Wicked awesome, Paul!

[rousselle]

That coin! Swoon!

[Cbkimble]

Just a heads up, anyone planning on bulk ordering these? I was thinking about it. If anyone is interested, PM me and we'll discuss the details.

[Paul Middleton]

The original technically has 4 colors, and the Elliptica will have four. Might be nice if the Palme had 4 as well.

Thanks!

It's definitely possible

[LouCipherr]

That purple deck is just luscious!

[octave]

Will there be the limited version only or is a second version planned? If I remeber right Paul, you said they should be cheaper compared to the earlier LUXX releases and more for genereal use.

[Paul Middleton]

A second edition will most probably be printed at some stage, but we will wait to see how well these are received first.

We have every intention of making them the most affordable LUXX so far, but perhaps not as much as we'd like - the pound is much closer to the dollar these days so it's a bit more challenging.

[Paul Middleton]

I should add, that whilst the price won't be as low as perhaps we first wanted in GBP, in USD it probably will look much lower simply because of the exchange rate, we are aiming for £6.99/£6.49 so if the current rate stays the same they will be approx $10 USD. Which is without a doubt the best price we've been able to achieve so far. Factor in free delivery for orders over £40 and they're great value, in my opinion.

[Paul Middleton]

We've tweaked the green back and tuck slightly and opted to dark the pantones a touch. As the green back didn't quite seem to work as well as others in the flesh, and the tuck also. That info has already been added to the product page a few days ago but thought i'd mention it here too.

[Paul Middleton]

Just a quick note to let people know that UK card blog Bicycle-Cards.co.uk is running a promo to win some LUXX decks, which ends in just over a day. If

http://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2016/03/ ... luxx-decks" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We're on course for pre-order to begin March 31st or April 1st - we'll keep you posted of course.

[vasta41]

Just a quick note to let people know that UK card blog Bicycle-Cards.co.uk is running a promo to win some LUXX decks, which ends in just over a day. If

http://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2016/03/ ... luxx-decks" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We're on course for pre-order to begin March 31st or April 1st - we'll keep you posted of course.

Aww man, another social media contest I can't enter

[Paul Middleton]

Vasta, what's stopping you?

[Paul Middleton]

Actually, if it's because it looks like it's a Twitter only giveaway - i don't think it is, I think you may be able to do other things to enter too. Tweet may just be one of them.

[vasta41]

I'm not that upset- it's my own fault, really. I choose not to have any social media accounts (FB, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) so I can't complain. I just like non-social media contests better because I can participate!

[Paul Middleton]

Ah I see, fair play to you!

So here is some extra info' and news for Elliptica:

- 50 Matching Numbered Split Bricks will be available here: http://jpplayingcards.co.uk/luxx-ellipt ... plit-brick" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- 99 Matching Numbered Sets (all 4 colours, plus matching dealer coin) will be available here: http://jpplayingcards.co.uk/luxx-ellipt ... -sets-only" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The 99 sets will be numbered from 002/1000 through to 100/1000 and we will allocate them in the order they are purchased. So the first to order will get the 002/1000 set and so on.

If you have already added your email to the standard deck page (http://jpplayingcards.co.uk/luxx-ellipt ... ying-cards" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) you will be notified FIRST about all 3 pages going live at least 20 minutes before anyone else on this thread, social media, newsletters, etc.

Any more questions, let me know!

[hawk199]

Just wanna ask about the split brick is it

3 of each colour or 4? (Web description says 4, which don't add up :/)

[Paul Middleton]

Well spotted, nice to know people do read them! It's a typo, should read 3 of each - I've changed it now, thanks.

[hawk199]

Well spotted, nice to know people do read them! It's a typo, should read 3 of each - I've changed it now, thanks.

Aww shouldn't have said asked

Anyway side question, about the Luxx glided deck SEAL did you manage to get new seals?

[Paul Middleton]

The situation on those is the same, we should have them available to put into Elliptica orders (they're coming from Legends at the same time).

[Paul Middleton]

Pre-orders are scheduled to begin April 1st, 4PM UK time, the only thing that will slow it now is unforseen freight delays.

[flyers3003]

Pre-orders are scheduled to begin April 1st, 4PM UK time, the only thing that will slow it now is unforseen freight delays.

Or a really cruel April Fools joke.

[Paul Middleton]

Not sure how the tradition goes on the US, but over the pond if you play an April Fools prank after 12 noon the jokes on you!

[Mike Ratledge]

Not sure how the tradition goes on the US, but over the pond if you play an April Fools prank after 12 noon the jokes on you!

Exactly. 'Merikuns have NO respect for tradition, nor true grasp on them, they just Ass-u-me that the way "we" do it here is superior to any other.

I can assure you everyone, this is NOT a joke, nor is there any chicanery involved in the deal, prize offered (see "Global" announcement Paul has posted yesterday about the two coming winners of his contest - which is only able to be entered here by members of this website. It's all quite real, and I am more than happy to guarantee the fact that Paul's offer is indeed genuine, and in no way intended (except by juxtaposition date-wise). It was originally scheduled for the last day of this month, but now moved to the first day of April and that specific date is the last day for entry in the contest, which - without me adding/interpreting/augmenting the rules, methods of entry nor prizes, it is in the contest offer thread here ("UnitedCardists thread #7960, JP's Luxx Ellipticca giveaway UC member-only contest") - you need to enter the contest after reading the rules, following those instructions and take the time to read back to make certain that you cast a valid vote (i.e. not submit a number that has previously been claimed)... Without going into the nuts and bolts, I don't see any other potential conflict.

Huh? I din't say nuttin'... ??

John, anything to add to my "IANAL" analysis? I am just shooting from the hip, understood that there's absolutely no bearing on contract law nor any other aspect of jurisprudence WRT 1-April, tradition nor otherwise.

[Paul Middleton]

Just a heads up, we're releasing a total of 48 first edition LUXX i blue and orange tomorrow also, which is roughly half of what's left!

http://jpplayingcards.co.uk/first-editi ... ying-cards" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;