Bicycle Artist Series

[manu]

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.

https://jpgamesltd.co.uk/buy-playing-ca ... rds-HARING
https://jpgamesltd.co.uk/buy-playing-ca ... rds-SCHARF
https://jpgamesltd.co.uk/buy-playing-ca ... s-BASQUIAT
https://jpgamesltd.co.uk/buy-playing-ca ... rds-KARMAN

[hsbc]

Definitely somewhat disappointing that there are already (better IMO) Haring and Basquiat decks

[kevork]

Agreed. And $99 for 2 decks in a box doesn't get me all that excited either. Shame.

[Harvonsgard]

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.

[Zzzzi]

The price is terrible...

[george]

I noticed these on BicycleCards.com today too.

https://bicyclecards.com/shop?order=Ord ... seDateDESC

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.

[brownsl]

I like them but the price is obscene.

[Honeybee]

Is getting 2 decks some consolation?

[brownsl]

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.

[Honeybee]

I really like one of them and of course it is the shortest in supply

[Honeybee]

Can anybody tell me how Internationals purchase directly from Bicycle?

https://bicyclecards.com/shop

It only asks for zip code so that takes me nowhere

[JazzBaloo]

Can anybody tell me how Internationals purchase directly from Bicycle?

https://bicyclecards.com/shop

It only asks for zip code so that takes me nowhere

I believe they do not ship direct outside the U.S.

[Honeybee]

I don't think they are talking retailers only

[manu]

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.

https://bicyclecards.com/support

Edit: ha, you beat me to it

[brownsl]

If you like Kenny Scharf's art, check these out.

https://shop.kennyscharf.com/products/k ... ying-cards

[Honeybee]

Bicycle got back to me that they are temporarily (2 weeks?) unable to provide International Shipping

[Honeybee]

Has anybody got any of this series and able to speak to the quality of them?

[Eric Lee]

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.

[Honeybee]

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?

[GandalfPC]

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

[tikogarza]

LIKE!

[Honeybee]

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?"