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walrus wrote: I am having computer issues.

Walrus- malwarebytes.org if you haven't already tried it. Won't get rid of the virus but unless it's wicked nasty, it'll at least suppress it.

But no, not out of stock yet.

What did you get Walrus? I had to battle the "System Repair" virus/malware a few days ago. It took awhile but I followed an online scheme someone posted for getting rid of it and it worked.

DelMagic wrote:What did you get Walrus? I had to battle the "System Repair" virus/malware a few days ago. It took awhile but I followed an online scheme someone posted for getting rid of it and it worked.

I am sure it has to do with eating raw fish right out of the sea.

Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I bought that Kaspersky security software and am making some headway. My wife is an electrical engineer so we usual get through these things alright but I will definitley investigate your suggestions.

As far as Mikes comments go, I will just ignore him. The guys who run Aether and UC both have some severe issues. At one time they angered me now I try to have understanding. Mike, do you think we Walrus have no feelings. You are so lucky you are not near me or I would tusk your kneecaps.

walrus wrote:Thanks for the suggestions guys. I bought that Kaspersky security software and am making some headway. My wife is an electrical engineer so we usual get through these things alright but I will definitley investigate your suggestions.

As far as Mikes comments go, I will just ignore him. The guys who run Aether and UC both have some severe issues. At one time they angered me now I try to have understanding. Mike, do you think we Walrus have no feelings. You are so lucky you are not near me or I would tusk your kneecaps.

LOL

Named Ultimate Deck
Design by Stranger and Stranger
Produced by Dan and Dave

The Ultimate Deck is a full set of 54 playing cards, each adorned with 54 custom illustrations of macabre art. The cards are housed in a matte black box and sealed with a vintage stamp, and feature a light and flexible hold. At a $25 value, they’re the most expensive cards ever produced.

Beast is giving them away for FREE.

Details here: http://www.beast.com/giveaway-the-ultimate-deck" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

IMGS:

Hey can someone tell me what this give away is all about I can not access the site.

walrus wrote:Hey can someone tell me what this give away is all about I can not access the site.

From the site (some repeated from jennifer's post):
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Nothing stirs the spirit like art, which is why branding agency Stranger & Stranger and magicians Dan and Dave are giving away The Ultimate Deck – a full set of 54 playing cards, each adorned with 54 custom illustrations of macabre art. Morbidity aside, the cards are housed in a matte black box and sealed with a vintage stamp, and feature a light and flexible hold, meaning you’ll find it ridiculously easy to shuffle and deal them when you’re readying your bros for a round of gin or poker. At a $25 value, they’re the most expensive cards ever produced – that’s why we’re giving them away for free!

HOW TO WIN

Score a deck by entering through either Facebook or Twitter by following the steps outlined below. The contest begins on March 6, 2013 10AM EST and ends on March 11, 2013 10AM EST. The two winners (one from Facebook and one from Twitter) will be randomly chosen and announced on March 14, 2013.

TWITTER
1. Follow Beast and Dan and Dave (@bucktwins) on Twitter.
2. Share this blog post on Twitter using the hashtag #BEASTGIVEAWAY AND the handle of a friend who loves magic.

[ OR ]

FACEBOOK
1. Like Beast and Dan and Dave on FB.
2. Share this blog post on your timeline and tag us (@Beastformen) PLUS a friend who loves magic.

Open to US residents only.

Good luck!
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Sharpie wrote:...
Open to US residents only.
...

Booo!

Thank God they are keeping backassed countries out of this one. I hope someone on here
is able to win it is a very nice deck.

So, it costs them only 2 decks for you to advertise to friends & family - what is this, the Junior Achievement model of marketing and sales??

Widdee wrote:Bought two of them despite the Ouch price. RSLancastr got me hooked on arty cards with the Key to the Kingdom transformational deck (thanks RS have been able to buy several) and these look to have that kind of potential. No boxed set sucks! Why do they feel they have to flaunt that to us only to pull the carrot a way?

I am only now reading this, and you're welcome!

Speaking of Key to the Kingdom, The octopus/squid card from the Stranger & Stranger deck is either identical to, or very similar to, one in Key to the Kingdom, if memory serves. After noticing that, a few of the other cards seemed familiar to the point that I thought perhaps the faces were all taken from existing transformation decks. If so, so much for the "more than thirty artists were commissioned" hype.

For anyone interested in this deck, Touch of Modern has it on sale as well as the Fed 52 pt. 2 decks, for a decent price and lower than D&D's site. Sale ends tomorrow at noon though.



charlie

Ok, call me stupid but how the hell do I find these on an iPad? I've tried browsers and their app and they don't even have a search bar. Or at least I can't find it.

If you go to their main page, you have to click the holiday sales picture and then just scroll down the list. Or try this link: https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/ult ... imate-deck" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Hopefully it works on your ipad, I don't have one so I can't test it first. And I never noticed their site doesn't have a search function before. >_<

charlie

D'oh! Thanks a lot!

Eoghann wrote:D'oh! Thanks a lot!

Lol, anytime

charlie

Cant bloody order!!
They don't deliver to the UK.
Shame.

Wilko wrote:Cant bloody order!!
They don't deliver to the UK.
Shame.

The people in the states have no idea how lucky they are

volantangel wrote:

Wilko wrote:Cant bloody order!!
They don't deliver to the UK.
Shame.

The people in the states have no idea how lucky they are

I know.

Sharpie wrote:

volantangel wrote:

Wilko wrote:Cant bloody order!!
They don't deliver to the UK.
Shame.

The people in the states have no idea how lucky they are

I know.

Hahah well most dont

Guys I think this is just amazing... what do you think?

http://strangerandstranger.mybigcommerc ... -gift-box/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

$200? Just because it comes in a black tuck, doesn't make it special to me. I'd rather have a brick of Emmanuel Jose's decks and save $70.

Not for me.

Is it gilded? I don't recall this deck to be, and they don't state it in the description. Still, too expensive.

jsantafe wrote:Is it gilded? I don't recall this deck to be, and they don't state it in the description. Still, too expensive.

Yes it is gilded.

It's a box with 2 Gilded Ultimate decks wraped in velvet pouches.. Very expensive indeed

Merged, this deck has been around for a long long time, this set as well. Its expensive but some say its well worth it, comes with an incredible box housing both decks as well !

They also have the gilded deck on it's own ("in a beautiful black velvet pouch") for $35.

http://strangerandstranger.mybigcommerc ... mate-deck/

Just another option.... I can stretch that far, but not for the nice box set.

Ultimate gets an update. If it's USPCC - which I doubt since foiled back - I'm in.

The latest reprint features a striking upgrade to the back design, now printed with a black uv ink and gold foil on black card stock.

I’m intrigued

Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:54 pm If it's USPCC - which I doubt since foiled back - I'm in.

The product page shows “Origin: China”
https://www.artofplay.com/products/ulti ... ying-cards

Harvonsgard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:54 pm Ultimate gets an update. If it's USPCC - which I doubt since foiled back - I'm in.


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Wasn’t this released last year in the mystery packs?