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Hi,

A year or so ago I produced a limited run of 54 Frankendecks with a leatherette sleeve made to evoke Frankenstein’s monster.
These gained a lot of interest and sold out, so much so that I decided to produce a second (and now third) version modelled after Victor Frankenstein and his fiancé, Elizabeth.

While the V1 was stitched sleeve slipped over a random tuck from the decks used to create the Frankendecks, the V2 and V3 outer elements are made by hand, included the inner tucks (or tray, in the case of the V2).

While I have had amazing continued support from many of the original purchasers who got a V1 deck, the V2 and V3 have not had the same volume of interest.
So, I thought I’d try posting here for a bit more exposure alongside Facebook and to reach anyone who doesn’t frequent Facebook!

I am UK based, however I am arranging a bulk US shipment via a trusted member of the community, Craig Satori.
This worked well for the V1, so I am doing the same with the V2 and V3.

This way, the international shipping cost can be split and everyone can benefit from a reduced rate.

From lessons learned with the V2 (which I planned to ship much sooner to the US, but had delays due to lack of momentum, and as such I am now shipping V2/V3 as pairs with matching edition numbers) I am not taking any payments from US folk until I have got the bulk shipment ready to send.
At this stage, think of these as reservations with no strings attached. No commitment to purchase until I’m ready to ship.

If anyone who read this has dealt with me regarding any of the project, please drop a line here to vouch if possible!

I am keen to get these decks out to people ASAP, so let me know if you are interested

Cost is £60 GBP for a matching numbered pair of decks.
Will ship anywhere at buyer’s cost, quote to be obtained during discussions.

Thanks for your time and consideration!

I have all three of these decks and the increase in quality of the handmade tuck box through each version is fantastic. The variety of cards in each is great, too; here are my v2 cards:




Plus, Martin is a stand up guy whom I've traded with something like ten times and wouldn't hesitate to do so again.

Timmargh wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 4:38 pm I have all three of these decks and the increase in quality of the handmade tuck box through each version is fantastic. The variety of cards in each is great, too.

Plus, Martin is a stand up guy whom I've traded with something like ten times and wouldn't hesitate to do so again.

Thank you Tim

Hey Martin! Are these different than the series that had some Lotrek decks that you and I had discussed before? I'm definitely interested in a pair of these

kevork wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 7:07 pm Hey Martin! Are these different than the series that had some Lotrek decks that you and I had discussed before? I'm definitely interested in a pair of these

Hi,
I don’t recall a conversation about Lotrek decks in them, but I remember you asking about the decks when I posted them on Facebook but we didn’t get any further

The only Lotrek decks that are in any of these is Grotesque LTD and Tale of the Tempest Dusk.

If you’re still interest in a pair let me know and I’ll put you in the reservation list!

Oneiros88 wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 4:44 am If you’re still interest in a pair let me know and I’ll put you in the reservation list!

My goodness. I completely confused you with someone else's Frankendecks. My apologies!

I'm definitely interested in these beauties. Count me in.

kevork wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 6:44 pm

Oneiros88 wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 4:44 am If you’re still interest in a pair let me know and I’ll put you in the reservation list!

My goodness. I completely confused you with someone else's Frankendecks. My apologies!

I'm definitely interested in these beauties. Count me in.

Whoever has made a Frankendeck of all Lotrek decks must have deep pockets

I’ll drop you a PM via IG or Facebook.

I have several pairs left.
I’m only selling pairs as buyers will get matching numbered pairs.
The available numbers to choose from are:

8
14
18
19
23
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
45
47
48

Thank you!

This is a fantastic set of decks, an incredible amount of time must of went into the Tucks on these decks. I am amazed he did this 53 x2 times. I spent more time looking at all the details on the tuck then looking through the cards But did go through the cards, quite an assortment, many very recognizable cards.

Great work Martin, these will be front and center in one of my displays!

Whomever added the v2 and v3 of these decks to Portfolio52: v2 was already added here https://www.portfolio52.com/deck/20690/view

BUMP

Still have 13 pairs left of the following numbers:

014
018
023
034
035
036
037
038
039
040
041
045
048