Circus by Marianne Larsen

[james001a]

How in the world do those uncuts not slide off each other on that pallet?

Mostly gravity. Don't understimate the paper weight.
That said, just yesterday someone on reddit shared what can happen if you manage to tilt the pallet too much - what a nice ribbon spread that was .

I was reminded of how I was trying to figure out a way to store my uncut collection of 30 or so sheets and I stacked them up on a table and...whoosh they fanned out all over the place. They were sooo slippery! What a mess.

[laitostarr777]

I was reminded of how I was trying to figure out a way to store my uncut collection of 30 or so sheets and I stacked them up on a table and...whoosh they fanned out all over the place. They were sooo slippery! What a mess.

Why don't try create a maskeshift storage for the uncut sheets? Just imagine those uncut sheets as posters and how do posters sellers do about rolls storage.
Just an idea, though.

[james001a]

I ended up buying poster size top loaders for them. Now they stack easily. Thanks for the suggestion!

[BaconWise]

I am blown away and so pleased to receive my Circus cards. Marianne certainly made a statement with her first project and she really delivered. The two gripes I have would be the handling (NPCC, so no surprises) and the lackluster back of the Deluxa edition. The gold is quite muted, so it just doesn't lend much vibrancy to the project.

That being said, this is my favorite artwork of the year and the tuck boxes just ooze luxury. Side note: the coins are fantastic as well!

[EndersGame]

Marianne Larsen's Circus Playing Cards has been nominated for 52 Plus Joker's Diamond Award as 2021 Deck of the Year.

So I figured a few more images that haven't yet appeared in the thread would be appropriate. These are all of the Deluxa Edition.

What do you think are the chances of this deck taking out the award?

[STLBluesNut]

depends on what it is up against but i thought this set of decks was beautiful. i think i like the black mosquito version a bit better.

[brownsl]

I always think the art on her cards and her tucks are amazing.

[EndersGame]

depends on what it is up against but i thought this set of decks was beautiful. i think i like the black mosquito version a bit better.

Ah, the Black Mosquito Edition. Here's some pictures of that which haven't yet appeared in this thread:

[Eric Lee]

For those interested in Marianne's decks, both Circus and Shadows of London, as well as past Nicolae decks, you can get them at 20% off in celebration of Circus' 52+J DotY win.

As expression of my gratitude, here’s a 20% Off EVERYTHING discount code for my online shop www.isolatedthunderstorm.com - The code is 'DOTY'

(runs from today until May 16)

[hsbc]

.....why are they $99 each Looking at the Kickstarter they were like $15??? I'm saying this all the time now, but If anyone picked these up and would sell me one (or both!) for a good price please let me know

[Eric Lee]

.....why are they $99 each Looking at the Kickstarter they were like $15??? I'm saying this all the time now, but If anyone picked these up and would sell me one (or both!) for a good price please let me know

Shocking right? I've commented about it in the Shadows page. Let's see if it was a typo.

[brownsl]

I always get a good chuckle with the pricing on that website. Some of them are just absolutely crazy!

[Harvonsgard]

I guess IT wants you to be in on their kickstarters at all cost. Other than this I can't explain these scalping prices on their website. I mean, I could understand it if the decks would be old but straight after the fulfillment?
The main reason I don't even dare to visit their website and don't own any IT decks.

[laitostarr777]

Well, seems like it, it's like IT punishes those who didn't back the decks by giving you a very ridicolous price ever.
If only I heard about their Chernobyl Decks, I would have gotten them from KS. Now... I'm afraid I have to let go of the quest to get the decks, knowing that IT would never sell it cheap

[hsbc]

I messaged Marianne Larsen on KS asking about the $100 pricetag:

"Yes, that’s the price. Until tomorrow there’s a 20% OFF EVERYTHING discount code at www.isolatedthunderstorm.com. The code is DOTY."

[james001a]

I do love their decks, but they raised their sale prices before the 20% off "sale". If it was in the US it would be considered a deceptive sales practice by the FTC. Best off to just back the KS. The prices are always reasonable then.

[Bradius]

Marianne typically does sell surplus decks on a sliding scale and the price goes way up as the number of remaining decks goes down. It very well may be that you can get the decks cheaper on the secondary market. Also, if you did miss the deck and want it once they come out, getting it from Marianne right after they are released, ti will be much cheaper. As james said, best option is to just get a set during the Kickstarter campaign.

[kevork]

If anyone is interested in an alternative color prototype Circus tuckbox for $350 each...

Circus Deluxa Special – Blue with Gold
Circus Deluxa Special – Blue with Silver
Circus Deluxa Special – Purple with Gold
Circus Deluxa Special – Purple with Silver

[hsbc]

Isolated Thunderstorm continues to have my vote for worst pricing

[Disenchanted_11]

Metallic golden ink on card backs.

it figures lol

[STLBluesNut]

the blue looks nice but i wouldnt even buy a whole brick of them for that price. probably only needs 1 person to buy a set at that price to cover the cost for all of them. she will probably get 1 or 2 suckers at least.

[Swiski66]

The prices on these are absolutely crazy! I can see an exclusive limited number deck at this price, but you can't just get a basic deck for a more down-to-earth price.

[Bradius]

I am not interested. That being said, I guess there are folks willing to pay this for some very limited versions.

I don't think they are alone in this type of thing. It can take different forms. KWP has limited stuff. Gio has his special sales. Lorenzo occasionally auctions some leftovers and prototypes. Charmers had some post Kickstarter decks gilded and put in some different tucks. Again, I can't say this is unique to Isoloated Thunderstorm.

[laitostarr777]

Isolated Thunderstorm continues to have my vote for worst pricing

Their pricing is always gives me this impression;
“Hey. You just found out bout this? And you didn’t back it up? Shame… so you have to pay the consequence: to get this deck, you have to pay me twofold”

And since this deck won the Diamond Award:
“And these decks won the prestigious award, soo…. More shame, you have to pay threefold”


I guess One big advice to Isolated Thunderstorm decks:
BACK IT if you really like it, DONT wait it out (no matter what happens)

[Harvonsgard]

Unfortunately you speak truth with this not being exclusive to Isolated Thunderstorm @Bradius, lol.

[GandalfPC]

I even remember - and surely I must have imagined it - that cherry casinos at $250 a pack was a thing that happened

[STLBluesNut]

yeah, there are some decks/designers that have been sold quite high but this is on another level like those cherries gandalf mentioned. wasnt there a butterfly deck that was insane as well?

[balrog326]

yeah, there are some decks/designers that have been sold quite high but this is on another level like those cherries gandalf mentioned. wasnt there a butterfly deck that was insane as well?

Yes the Butterfly Zero edition. #/100 I think originally sold for 79.95 EUR.

[STLBluesNut]

that is high but not on this level. i thought there was one butterfly deck that was a couple hundred bucks. i must be mistaken.

[Strag]

In my opinion Gio does somewhat the same, his deck prices stay fairly high although he does have frequent sales. Maintaining a premium can be good for a brand, and if they will sell, more power to 'em. The market will always decide.