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Theory11 Mystery Box -- J.J. Abrams deck?

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Looks like T11 is copying D$D's Mystery Deck. This was posted on facebook and instagram.
Theory11 wrote:Keep it closed, tear it open, or share the experience with a friend. The choice is yours. This Friday, February 28th, 2014. #MysteryBox #theory11
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I'm guessing it's like: You don't know what it looks like until you buy and open it, but everyone who buys it gets the same deck, so it's a new deck but the design remains a mystery until you receive it. With the D&D mystery deck it was different because you knew that the deck is one of the decks they advertised, you just didn't know which one.
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Mirror wrote:I'm guessing it's like: You don't know what it looks like until you buy and open it, but everyone who buys it gets the same deck, so it's a new deck but the design remains a mystery until you receive it. With the D&D mystery deck it was different because you knew that the deck is one of the decks they advertised, you just didn't know which one.
or it could be different deck all in the same tuck case.
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And you open it to find Zenneth Kok's new Question Deck. I have been wanting to buy a mystery deck. I hope these will be more affordable.
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Wow, they will try anything to get rid of all those extra Vintage Plaids... hehe
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vasta41 wrote:Wow, they will try anything to get rid of all those extra Vintage Plaids... hehe
Yep. They load those gonzo mystery special sauce projects up with them.
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something new... yes it says J.J. Abrams & theory 11 !!
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it all makes sense... look at that:
https://www.theory11.com/news/theory11- ... jj-abrams/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also have found info that Abrams collects playing cards :)
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Have to admit on a personal note, my interest in this just sky rocketed. I love Fringe and some of his other work (not a huge Star Trek fan though).
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i knew there was an outside chance that this was going to happen when i recalled JJ abrams mystery box talk on TED a couple of years ago.

can't wait to see what this deck / mystery is. Hopefully there will be a few easter eggs and hidden cryptic puzzles.
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Here's a good write up about JJ abram's talk on the mystery box:

http://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/ ... blogs&_r=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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The Sci-Fi-Uber=Geek in me want's this lol
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Okay, as much as i hate teasers, this is starting to look better. I immediately thought of the "live long and prosper" deck. And similar to the way merz had the KoH giving the peace sign, I'm thinking he's giving the vulcan salute lol
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Honestly T11 is about the only big company I kinda feel good about in recent times. This looks promising =)
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Countdown:

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Not really impressed by the cards TBH. Everything else is great; the concept, the box, the good cause. But the cards are another T11 letdown for me.

I do approve of those borders though ;)
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The Jack kind of reminds me of Robocycle. Then again..it is a Bad Robot deck.
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The only thing that is pulling me back is the shipping cost!
The deck looks great! Love the box, back, and it looks like is 100% custom!
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Eoghann wrote:The Jack kind of reminds me of Robocycle. Then again..it is a Bad Robot deck.
I agree.
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It's custom tuck, ace, back and courts. The pips are all standard.

@MF: so you went frame by frame on the trailer too, eh? ;)
Figured I'd dissect the trailer before spending $10 bucks a deck. That box is nice though. But a brick of those decks doesn't convince me enough to get the box.
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Eoghann wrote:@MF: so you went frame by frame on the trailer too, eh? ;)
What else are we supposed to do when they don't show us any good pictures? :roll:
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MagikFingerz wrote:
Eoghann wrote:@MF: so you went frame by frame on the trailer too, eh? ;)
What else are we supposed to do when they don't show us any good pictures? :roll:
It all adds to the mystery!

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I don't care for mysteries.

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Well ... more pictures please!
The box looks nice thats for sure. I wonder if thats the "game changing deck" which the guy from T11 (Andreji?) teased us about.
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MagikFingerz wrote:I don't care for mysteries.

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Just learned this is actually by J.J. Abrams, I am a big fan of his works!!!

As for mysteries, I guess magicians do see it differently from collectors, because we all believe the following:

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious." - Albert Einstein
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I just want that sweet wooden box without twelve of those decks. I am really diggin that box....
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Hey Tom, happening at the 0:37 mark...what's it called? I've always found that to be pretty neat.
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Zenneth wrote:
Just learned this is actually by J.J. Abrams, I am a big fan of his works!!!

As for mysteries, I guess magicians do see it differently from collectors, because we all believe the following:

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious." - Albert Einstein
I thought No Country for Old Men was a Coen bros. movie?

Do we know if the deck is an unlimited release or is there a set number? I'm thinking that since it benefits a charity it will be unlimited, like their Charity Water & Animal Kingdom decks.

Side note: Where's the lens flare in the trailer for the deck? Can't be associated with Abrams w/o over use of lens flare. :P
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