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Just got an email. New Uusi Poker deck Only 225 available to buy

I wasn't a fan of Uusi decks at all, but this one i must have.
Thanks for sharing.

Oh god f*ck yes!

In my opinion, Uusi creates the best court cards, and these are no exception. The back design is absolutely beautiful as well. It's always full customization with Uusi. Normally anytime Uusi comes out with any deck, it's automatically a brick order for me (except for their tarot decks, which isn't my thing), but these are printed by EPCC, what a let down. As such, I think I'll only pick up a couple of decks more for the collection than for actual use. I hope this gives Peter and Linnea the itch to come out with a new poker deck in the very near future.

I have a feeling this was a commission job by the casino. My guess is if you can fund it, they will make it for you. Just get out your checkbook and be ready to write a big check. lol

Dang though $45 for a single deck. Shipping included though. Still, Ouch!

I guess this will be as close to a casino whale as I am likely to get.

Not really my thing, but I appreciate anyone sharing new decks here and letting us know. Especially decks not on kickstarter.

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Good to see people jumping on board, I saw a few comments on Facebook too.

If the name of the creator was not revealed here, I am sure you'd have seen critical views about this deck like no bling on tuck, $45 - for a epcc deck and even some giving critical views on the art itself.

guru wrote:no bling on tuck

The tuck is embossed and has gold foil

hsbc wrote:

guru wrote:no bling on tuck

The tuck is embossed and has gold foil

Thanks for the correction.

guru wrote:Good to see people jumping on board, I saw a few comments on Facebook too.

If the name of the creator was not revealed here, I am sure you'd have seen critical views about this deck like no bling on tuck, $45 - for a epcc deck and even some giving critical views on the art itself.

Uusi, as great as they are, are not above criticism. Their tuck on their first deck, Blue Bloods, actually left a lot to be desired. Their early back designs didn't have the balance that their latter decks achieved, which is a testament to their growth as deck designers. But throughout their decks, the styles and techniques on their court cards are nothing short of excellent across the board. I think this may be my favorite back design from Uusi so far, and I love the use of colors.

But yes, $45.00 shipped for an EPCC deck is very steep. I already mentioned my disappointment with the printer earlier in this thread. I'm in for only 3 decks instead of a brick because of this. Maybe I'm too much of an Uusi homer, but I feel even if we didn't know who the artist was for this deck, the artwork (not the price) still would've received mostly positive reviews because Uusi's work speaks for itself.

This is definitely overpriced imo. But still I have to have it for the tuck which I think is really great. So I am a crazed collector I guess. In for a pair.

Here's the link and details for those new to Uusi. BTW, does anyone know if Uusi ever offer any discounts like Black Friday, Winter Solstice, etc?
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An Uusi exclusive commission for Baha Mar Casino, "Junkanoo" is a playing card deck that pays homage to the storied, folk festival of the same name held every year in the Bahama's by the local island residents.

Casinos are central to the economy and identity of these Bahama residents whose imaginative reinventions on the playing card theme weave throughout the "Junkanoo" parade. Baha Mar is one of the largest casinos on the island and a thrilled supporter of the artistry that takes center stage in this exuberant, local festival. From the spirited patterns and colorful costumes of the Junkanoo dancers and musicians to the thrilling, larger- than-life floats, island pride comes together joyfully in this immersive, high-spirited celebration of local island community.

This First Edition Junkanoo playing card deck was printed as a Limited Edition of 1000 decks for the High-rollers, friends and patrons of the Baha Mar casino. The casino has graciously shared 225 of these special decks with Uusi so we can make them available to our collectors, magicians, flourishers, poker players and all who enjoy the artistry and beauty of rare, custom playing card decks.

"Junkanoo" playing cards reflect the beauty and creative abundance of this local community and truly embody the Baha Mar catchphrase, Life Spectacular. Enjoy!!

Limited Edition of 1000 / only 225 available to the public
52 playing cards / 2 jokers all with original artwork by Uusi
sculpted, embossed design on luxurious tuck box stock
gold foil detail on tuck
first edition custom seal
premium playing card stock with linen finish
printed by the Expert Playing Card Company in Taiwan

All I can say is that I wish I could afford to pick one up! Almost every UUSI deck minus one or two are on my wish list and I only have one myself (Brut) where I was able to participate in the Kickstarter and it is fantastic.

Adonael wrote:All I can say is that I wish I could afford to pick one up! Almost every UUSI deck minus one or two are on my wish list and I only have one myself (Brut) where I was able to participate in the Kickstarter and it is fantastic.

Don't pay full prices for them on Ebay! Uusi still has many of their decks for sale on their website at regular prices. (Blue bloods Redux, Royal Optik, Bohemia, Hot Cakes, Classic. Pagan is quite pricey now, though) Furthermore, check out the Members personal sale section for very good prices on Uusi decks.

The artwork on this deck is excellent, and if I didn't know it was Uusi, I'd still very much appreciate it. But, I wouldn't $45-a-deck appreciate it.

That said... I am a collector, and I hate to break up the set, especially when the artwork on this is really quite good. Yeah, I'm picking up a couple (albeit, not my usual half-brick).

Still... I think I'm starting to lose my appetite for Uusi decks. It's not that I find their work any less delicious, it's just the price point I'm starting to have a tough time swallowing.

We'll call me a sucker but I got one. Not only is this my favorite Uusi deck but I also appreciate the exclusivity of it.

I want to like this deck but it's not clicking for me.

The red Royal Optik is my favorite Uusi deck.

I was a lil' disappointed how the copper gilding on Brut wasn't good and it was pealing. I waited 2 weeks before I opened the deck. All other gilded decks I have aren't even close to the condition of really fading away like Brut.

This is my most favorite Uusi deck yet. I love the color in it. I picked up two.

the 225 that were available to joe bloggs now look to have sold out...

Yeah, it looks like you are correct. I guess anyone that wants one will have to get one on eBay for $$$s. Those sure did go fast for $45 each.

Thanks Pierre for alerting us all about these going on sale.

Bradius wrote:I guess anyone that wants one will have to get one on eBay for $$$s.

If I see these going on Ebay for $$$ i will kick myself.

Almost picked up a half brick yesterday until I saw the price point then changed my mind.

misterharmanko wrote:

Bradius wrote:I guess anyone that wants one will have to get one on eBay for $$$s.

If I see these going on Ebay for $$$ i will kick myself.

Almost picked up a half brick yesterday until I saw the price point then changed my mind.

It's not a question of IF but rather WHEN... Of course it will be on ebay for around $80 or more..

I think the problem with this deck is that if you acquire them for $45 each, I am not sure there will be much market to for reselling them for super-big bucks. Maybe having one or two available at a decent profit, but they may stay in inventory awhile. Heck, I was gagging on their $45 price. I wouldn't kick myself if I was a reseller and missed picking up several to resell. I would not be surprised if many resellers have a hard time moving them for like $80+ each.

Even so, I really do like the artwork they did on this deck otherwise it would have been a very easy pass.

I bought one. Just couldn't help myself, I saw the words Uusi and a poker deck and that was it.

damn, you don't log in to UC for a few days... and then this happens!
All sold out of course!
Anyone who picked up an extra willing to help a brother (and huge uusi fan) out?

For future reference, you can actually sign on to their newsletter. I received an email of its released..

Received my deck today. It looks way better in person than in pics. Great design and great colors. The gold foil detail on the tuck looks really nice.

I got my decks today, and boy do I miss Uusi. The tuck is a thick matte stock with soothing blue and aqua inks. The foiling is subtle and tastefully done. The inside of the tuck is a darker turquoise blue. The vibe I get from this deck is that it's the Caribbean cousin of the Pagan deck. The pips are definitely borrowed from the Pagan deck, and I wouldn't be surprised if the medium used for the art is oil paint like the Pagan deck was. I just love the vibrant colors of this deck, and the courts are awesome as always. They didn't go with their signature diptych jokers, but that was probably because the Baha Mar casino wanted more traditional jokers. This is probably Uusi's least impressive AoS, but again, they probably made it more commercial than artistic to cater to the casino. The cards had a sharp odor that I haven't smelled in a while from EPCC, so I wonder if this is yet another different formulation for their finish. The handling is OK, definitely not from EPCC China. You buy an Uusi deck for the art, and this deck doesn't disappoint. It captures the Caribbean spirit perfectly. It's a shame these weren't available in larger quantities.

sinjin7 wrote: It's a shame these weren't available in larger quantities.

They only made 1000 decks and most of them were for the casino to hand out to their High Roillers... rare casino decks usually go up in value and I bought an extra deck to resell and offset my cost. But now I think I will just keep it and see given the scarcity

Time to be a high roller at the Baha Mar. . .