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RichK wrote:I actually like the SE better since the tuck is black. The LE blue tuck dulls the foil *pop* to my eye.

I was thinking that exact same thing at the launch. The black one should have been the LE. I bought a full set of each and immediately had buyers remorse.
If and when I get both sets, I’m going to sell the LE set on eBay and try to recover the total purchase price and keep the standard set for myself. If I can recover the $230 plus shipping and keep the standard decks at no cost, I’ll be happy.

I don’t think you will have much trouble selling the LE set. I imagine we will also see a few LE individual planet decks show up on eBay once they get shipped. A full set though wil be expensive, so that might scare away some potential buyers.

Stevecru wrote:

RichK wrote:I actually like the SE better since the tuck is black. The LE blue tuck dulls the foil *pop* to my eye.

I was thinking that exact same thing at the launch. The black one should have been the LE.

For me the choice was made when I saw the SEs would each have a different foil color on the tuck while the LEs would all be colored the same. The variety was just more appealing to me; I like different decks in the same set to be visibly different in all aspects while still maintaining that sense of continuity, and I think the SEs struck that balance better, at least for my tastes.

My half-brick of standard decks arrived today, and they look amazing. The pink foil really looks awesome. This is really shaping up to be a great series.

For this year's UC deck of the year rewards, expect to see a full standard set as one choice. Hopefully I can put it in a nice display case too. I am still waiting on my Limited Venus deck, which will then ship off to a fellow member that is missing the LE Mercury and Venus decks.

Bradius wrote:My half-brick of standard decks arrived today, and they look amazing. The pink foil really looks awesome. This is really shaping up to be a great series.

For this year's UC deck of the year rewards, expect to see a full standard set as one choice. Hopefully I can put it in a nice display case too. I am still waiting on my Limited Venus deck, which will then ship off to a fellow member that is missing the LE Mercury and Venus decks.

Thanks—glad you like how they turned out!

There will be a very awesome display box option available during/after the Neptune campaign...still working out the details but I think you're gonna like it.

Also, the Venus LE deck you're waiting for...was that part of a full LE set pledge or did you order it as an individual LE tier during Venus campaign? Cause I would expect the LE decks for individual tiers to have shipped with the SE decks...

-David

The LE was a separate order, and just after I posted my message I got an email it just shipped.

Bradius wrote:The LE was a separate order, and just after I posted my message I got an email it just shipped.

Ok, cool—thanks!

Got my Venus deck and it's beautiful BUT the color on the backs is definitely different than I expected. The images on Kickstarter were more of a bright pink but the finished product is definitely a mauve. I still love the deck but it's just not what I was expecting.

CupcakeBaron wrote:Got my Venus deck and it's beautiful BUT the color on the backs is definitely different than I expected. The images on Kickstarter were more of a bright pink but the finished product is definitely a mauve. I still love the deck but it's just not what I was expecting.

I actually really like the muted pink. It does a nice job of evoking copper, which is the metal traditionally associated with Venus, while still harmonizing with the brighter holographic pink on the tuck.

That foil, by the way! I'm sure it's exactly the same stuff as the SE Mercury tuck, but especially on the side with the shot of the planet's surface it just seems to throw richer shades - everything from crimson to royal blue. It really pops.

Merlebird wrote:

CupcakeBaron wrote:Got my Venus deck and it's beautiful BUT the color on the backs is definitely different than I expected. The images on Kickstarter were more of a bright pink but the finished product is definitely a mauve. I still love the deck but it's just not what I was expecting.

I actually really like the muted pink. It does a nice job of evoking copper, which is the metal traditionally associated with Venus, while still harmonizing with the brighter holographic pink on the tuck.

That foil, by the way! I'm sure it's exactly the same stuff as the SE Mercury tuck, but especially on the side with the shot of the planet's surface it just seems to throw richer shades - everything from crimson to royal blue. It really pops.

I too like the color and if I recall correctly it matches the color palette originally shared, I was just surprised by the difference. Oh well, I'm just happy they finally arrived!

And yes that foil is insane! I can't wait to see what the decks look like all lined up in a row together.

Just received my Venus cards... they are gorgeous

Anyone able to take pictures? I pledged for the whole series so I have to wait...

GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

Well, I am looking for one See if my tradelist would have something you want.

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

I wonder how a mistake like that happens. Here's hoping that it's a one time occurrence and isn't more widespread because that could be quite costly.

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

Can you please email me at ace@vandacards.com with your backer info and photos of the two shipping labels? I'd like to look into this and figure out what happened.

Thanks,
David

davegk wrote:

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

Can you please email me at ace@vandacards.com with your backer info and photos of the two shipping labels? I'd like to look into this and figure out what happened.

Thanks,
David

Dave,

First mailer is already gone I put it in the recycling yesterday and it must've gotten picked up this morning. Bad timing, normally my recycling sits for months before I bother taking it out to the bin... but I'll PM you a picture of the second mailer and my backer info shortly.

Actually this is the second time this has happened to me in as many months. Amazon Fulfillment double-shipped something to me just this April. Maybe I just have one of those names that confuses computers...? It's not like it has some crazy punctuation in it or anything, though....

I've just recieved my decks. They are beautiful but it seems to me that the Limited edition's foil on the tuck flakes off. There are tiny foil flakes under the cellophane wrapper. Compared to the SE decks, the lines on the LE decks doesn't seem to be as clean.
As for the cellophane, has anyone else notice that the tab to open the cellophane is directly in the middle of the back of the tuck box directly underneath the seal instead of the typical side of the tuck box?
Anyhow, that's my little review of the decks.

gcxmr2 wrote:I've just recieved my decks. They are beautiful but it seems to me that the Limited edition's foil on the tuck flakes off. There are tiny foil flakes under the cellophane wrapper. Compared to the SE decks, the lines on the LE decks doesn't seem to be as clean.
As for the cellophane, has anyone else notice that the tab to open the cellophane is directly in the middle of the back of the tuck box directly underneath the seal instead of the typical side of the tuck box?
Anyhow, that's my little review of the decks.

I noticed there was some foil loss on both of my standard edition decks right out the gate but I just assume it's the luck of the draw. Same deal with clean lines.

RichK wrote:Anyone able to take pictures? I pledged for the whole series so I have to wait...

Not the best pics but hopefully good enough

Got mine in, great looking deck
Who's going to add to Port 52

Hey, Cupcake, is that a MacBook Pro in your photo, or are you just happy to see me?

Räpylätassu wrote:

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

Well, I am looking for one See if my tradelist would have something you want.

Brad has sent me a deck. For free Don't know what I did to deserve it, but I am not saying no to free decks.

Banarama!

Räpylätassu wrote:

Räpylätassu wrote:

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

Well, I am looking for one See if my tradelist would have something you want.

Brad has sent me a deck. For free Don't know what I did to deserve it, but I am not saying no to free decks.

Banarama!

Dang. I was weighing a trade offer for a Vito Timmel Giochi di Corte, but I probably can't top "free"

Dave, I did fill out the Google form as well. I did think it was strange that it asked how many decks I ordered, but not how many I received...? Hopefully I didn't completely misread the question and you got the information you need.

Ace wrote:Got mine in, great looking deck
Who's going to add to Port 52

Ace,
I've added to P52. And I agree, great looking deck!

Yes, the pink on the back of the deck is pretty light. I noticed the tab to open the cellophane was like in the upper middle back of the tuck which was easy to open.

Merlebird wrote:

Räpylätassu wrote:

Räpylätassu wrote:

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

Well, I am looking for one See if my tradelist would have something you want.

Brad has sent me a deck. For free Don't know what I did to deserve it, but I am not saying no to free decks.

Banarama!

Dang. I was weighing a trade offer for a Vito Timmel Giochi di Corte, but I probably can't top "free"

Just remember to PM me if you have something that is on my wishlist, I'll trade you one for sure.

rousselle wrote:Hey, Cupcake, is that a MacBook Pro in your photo, or are you just happy to see me?

A little bit of column A and a little bit of column B

CupcakeBaron wrote:

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

I wonder how a mistake like that happens. Here's hoping that it's a one time occurrence and isn't more widespread because that could be quite costly.

Are they asking for a return, payment or neither?

Ace wrote:

CupcakeBaron wrote:

Merlebird wrote:GW shipped me two by accident One yesterday, one today. Fodder for the trade list, I guess....

I wonder how a mistake like that happens. Here's hoping that it's a one time occurrence and isn't more widespread because that could be quite costly.

Are they asking for a return, payment or neither?

So far neither it seems. I imagine he's going to wait until he gets responses to the survey he sent out to backers asking who has gotten duplicates.