LUXX By Randy Butterfield

[vasta41]

I think that a deck with this theme doesn't always need crazy custom courts. Sure they look a little bland, but I think they fit this deck's style. I like 'em! And as much as I love my decks nowadays to have all kinds of customizations it's nice to take a step back every once in a while to appriciate your roots.

[Widdee]

I think that a deck with this theme doesn't always need crazy custom courts. Sure they look a little bland, but I think they fit this deck's style. I like 'em! And as much as I love my decks nowadays to have all kinds of customizations it's nice to take a step back every once in a while to appriciate your roots.

Works for me. If they had no embellishment we'd probably be screaming T11 self included but the border effects and colors set these off.

[Paul Middleton]

I think that a deck with this theme doesn't always need crazy custom courts. Sure they look a little bland, but I think they fit this deck's style. I like 'em! And as much as I love my decks nowadays to have all kinds of customizations it's nice to take a step back every once in a while to appriciate your roots.

I'll take bland as a compliment! Seriously though as has been said from day one by myself and by Randy - we want these to be beautiful AND practical. Easy on the eye and appealing for those that are not hard core collectors too. We have hundreds of regular customers who aren't necessarily collectors but who prefer traditional courts so they can use them casually in card games, etc. So the aim was to produce a deck that would have a broad appeal and not just for collectors.

In short that means that some may not be happy with the courts as above but it's the right decision for the deck and for our business.

Thank you all for the feedback and support (criticism included) being a fairly new company it's nice to get close to our first deck being printed.

I also wanted to say a couple of words about Randy- as I said back on day one it's been a privilege to work with him and he's been very generous with time and knowledge and in helping me understand certain aspects of card design and the process overall. He's been a pleasure to work with.

[ivan]

Part II of our reveal:

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Stunning tucks. Can't wait for the release date!

[sms69x]

Stunning tucks. Can't wait for the release date!

Indeed!

[vasta41]

Oh boy... can't WAIT for these!!

[volantangel]

These are shaping up really well, brilliant work randy and jp !

[Widdee]

Lusting after Luxx.

[RandyButterfield]

That was a nice surprise this morning. Cool writeup Ivan!
Here's a larger version of this particular Render of the Tucks.

thanks, Randy

[Sher]

Those tuck boxes!

I'm guessing the silver will be foil?

[Paul Middleton]

Those tuck boxes!

I'm guessing the silver will be foil?

TBC

[Mike Ratledge]

Those tuck boxes!

I'm guessing the silver will be foil?

TBC

"Over here" we say "TBD" (to be determined). What's the "C", Paul?

[Paul Middleton]

To be confirmed

[MagikFingerz]

I'm used to TBA - to be announced.

[volantangel]

I think this one is going to be TBSO - to be sold out

[vasta41]

The Elvis deck: TCB

[Paul Middleton]

Quick update... I edited the title of the thread to say Pre-Orders TBC rather than "Pre-Orders May TBC" - there's still a few details to iron out and we don't want to rush anything, so pre-orders may be a bit later than planned. I'll update the thread as and when!

[th4mo]

These decks are beautiful, guys, and i'll definitely be getting a pair for the collection!
In terms of cards specifically for poker players (since "poker cards" is right there on the box) however, I have to say that we abandoned paper cards for my weekly game years ago. There is just no comparison between paper cards that wear out in a couple of sessions and plastic cards that last a year or more. Even with basic Bicycle cards at a few dollars per deck, it gets pretty tedious to have to buy new paper decks all the time, and i'm sure your LUXX decks will costly significantly more than standard bikes.

This is not meant as a criticism of your decks, just more of a general question to all: What is the likelihood that the market or printing companies will open up to fully custom plastic decks "any time soon"? 'Cause I'd love to get me some PLASTIC Luxx playing cards for my weekly game, but my understanding is that card companies currently wouldn't even entertain the idea...

[volantangel]

These decks are beautiful, guys, and i'll definitely be getting a pair for the collection!
In terms of cards specifically for poker players (since "poker cards" is right there on the box) however, I have to say that we abandoned paper cards for my weekly game years ago. There is just no comparison between paper cards that wear out in a couple of sessions and plastic cards that last a year or more. Even with basic Bicycle cards at a few dollars per deck, it gets pretty tedious to have to buy new paper decks all the time, and i'm sure your LUXX decks will costly significantly more than standard bikes.

This is not meant as a criticism of your decks, just more of a general question to all: What is the likelihood that the market or printing companies will open up to fully custom plastic decks "any time soon"? 'Cause I'd love to get me some PLASTIC Luxx playing cards for my weekly game, but my understanding is that card companies currently wouldn't even entertain the idea...

Well the playing arts deck is plastic done by piatnik, but don't expect it to come cheap

[Paul Middleton]

Absolutely. You're 100% right about plastic decks but there are still many (especially our regular customers) who love paper and the stock and finish from Legends sits nicely between the two- to some extent anyway, it's obviously not going to be anywhere near as hard warning as plastic.

[Paul Middleton]

I would imagine there isn't a huge custom plastic deck market simply because the demand isn't as high. Most serious poker players want plain, easy to read cards and big clear pips.

[Paul Middleton]

Just a quick update- we're in the process of getting the final quote in order, and should have some proofs within the next few weeks all being well! Once the proofs are in and we have a date, I'll update this thread with a pre-order date.

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[lolo]

Just a quick update- we're in the process of getting the final quote in order, and should have some proofs within the next few weeks all being well! Once the proofs are in and we have a date, I'll update this thread with a pre-order date.

They look really nice ! Can't wait for them

[Sher]

Pre-order on your website or a KS campaign? A few pages back you mentioned it may be on KS..

[Paul Middleton]

Pre-order on your website or a KS campaign? A few pages back you mentioned it may be on KS..

Somewhere back on page 3 or 4 I mentioned it's likely to non be a Kickstarter campaign but a store pre-order, I think I said it wasn't 100% yet but that it's almost certain.

So to clarify - it is definitely going to be a store pre-order.

[Sher]

Awesome! Thanks for the clarification

[Strag]

Pre-order on your website or a KS campaign? A few pages back you mentioned it may be on KS..

Somewhere back on page 3 or 4 I mentioned it's likely to non be a Kickstarter campaign but a store pre-order, I think I said it wasn't 100% yet but that it's almost certain.

So to clarify - it is definitely going to be a store pre-order.

Wait, not a Deckstarter?

[Paul Middleton]

Funny! Nope, they'll be printed in the next few weeks and available to pre-order when we know they're on the way!

[Sher]

Can't wait!!!

(though my wallet probably can )

[Paul Middleton]

Can't wait!!!

(though my wallet probably can )

If I had a pound for every time someone mentions their wallet on this forum, my own wallet would be bulging!