Black Edition Whispering Imps -- NOW SHIPPING!!

[CBJ]

Jackson posted a few teaser pics of Whispering Imps' new deck...









http://whisperingimps.com


CBJ

[volantangel]

Oh god, why has it taken this direction ??

[MagikFingerz]

Oh god, why has it taken this direction ??

To quote what Chris said in an earlier post: "Imps v.2 is designed for the card player."

[volantangel]

Oh god, why has it taken this direction ??

To quote what Chris said in an earlier post: "Imps v.2 is designed for the card player."

I'm not sure if this is w.imps v2, I've seen somewhere about a black w.imps perhaps that's v2. And in any case isn't v1 already catered for a card player with the old standard courts ?

[MagikFingerz]

Oh god, why has it taken this direction ??

To quote what Chris said in an earlier post: "Imps v.2 is designed for the card player."

I'm not sure if this is w.imps v2, I've seen somewhere about a black w.imps perhaps that's v2. And in any case isn't v1 already catered for a card player with the old standard courts ?

Oh yeah, I guess this might be a different deck. And no, V1 was designed for magicians.

[volantangel]

Oh god, why has it taken this direction ??

To quote what Chris said in an earlier post: "Imps v.2 is designed for the card player."

I'm not sure if this is w.imps v2, I've seen somewhere about a black w.imps perhaps that's v2. And in any case isn't v1 already catered for a card player with the old standard courts ?

Oh yeah, I guess this might be a different deck. And no, V1 was designed for magicians.

Oh yea its for magicians, my bad. I just hope that "designed for the card player" doesnt become another phrase for standard courts and boring back.

[MagikFingerz]

I just hope that "designed for the card player" doesnt become another phrase for standard courts and boring back.

I don't mind established deck designers having a "standard" deck as part of their product line, like the one above or Jackson's simple Kings Wild deck (whatever happened to that?). Though certainly I won't expect those to be on kickstarter or hyped in any way.

[volantangel]

I just hope that "designed for the card player" doesnt become another phrase for standard courts and boring back.

I don't mind established deck designers having a "standard" deck as part of their product line, like the one above or Jackson's simple Kings Wild deck (whatever happened to that?). Though certainly I won't expect those to be on kickstarter or hyped in any way.

Jackson's kings wild deck has his very own take on the court cards that are downright gorgeous (YES WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT ?!), hopefully that would become a long-running staple, less premium deck that he offers.

But these just remind me of the rounders, if im gonna slam E, im gonna slam everyone that does the same.

[MagikFingerz]

Well, all we have so far are two teaser pics that aren't even from the deck's creator. Should probably hold off on bringing out the gavel just yet

[volantangel]

Well, all we have so far are two teaser pics that aren't even from the deck's creator. Should probably hold off on bringing out the gavel just yet

Oh definitely, im just being wary of the trend, really hoping for the deck to surprise me with a sucker punch =) I think ive dug the grave deep enough, but i wont put anyone in it justtt yet.

[Yashi]

The whispering imps website shows the black deck and the "slick back" (the one in the first picture) as coming soon. They also have "Gaff Packs" available for $5.

[Paul Middleton]

Oh yea its for magicians, my bad. I just hope that "designed for the card player" doesnt become another phrase for standard courts and boring back.

Well, we're planning aiming for the LUXX deck to be primarily for home card game players and the like, and yes - they're pretty traditional courts and pips - though I wouldn't say boring.

I don't mind established deck designers having a "standard" deck as part of their product line, like the one above or Jackson's simple Kings Wild deck (whatever happened to that?). Though certainly I won't expect those to be on kickstarter or hyped in any way.

I would have agreed with you 100% about that KS comment a few months back, but now - as much as I would prefer to fund away from that platform - we (as a small business in the little ol' UK) HOPEFULLY wouldn't be able to meet the demand without a project on there. I say hopefully as no one likes to count chickens! That being said, we've been able to take care of a few of the costs already, so we're expecting to reduce the goal somewhat.

Back on topic (sorry for making it about LUXX) - there's obviously a demand for a plain and simply back design like this at the moment, Rounders, Fontaines, etc are all following the Wynn theme, but like Magic said - let's wait and see a few more images.

[montecarlojoe]

Teaser image of possible Black imps...

[Paul Middleton]

Teaser image of possible Black imps...

Does look good in black, have to say.

[volantangel]

Oh yea its for magicians, my bad. I just hope that "designed for the card player" doesnt become another phrase for standard courts and boring back.

Well, we're planning aiming for the LUXX deck to be primarily for home card game players and the like, and yes - they're pretty traditional courts and pips - though I wouldn't say boring.

Well the LUXX deck's back design isnt just a plastered logo is it ? All im saying is that is there really a need for another deck like this, since there are already so many out there. Between colour changes and "minimalist" back designs, i really dont wish to see Chris turning into Ellusionist.

[Paul Middleton]

Well the LUXX deck's back design isnt just a plastered logo is it ? All im saying is that is there really a need for another deck like this, since there are already so many out there. Between colour changes and "minimalist" back designs, i really dont wish to see Chris turning into Ellusionist.

OK, i'm with you. Fair enough!

[see_squared]

Hi everybody,

Yes, "Black Edition" Imps with the v1 design will be available through my website in the near future, made some minor tweaks. The tuck box, although similar, will be finished much differently than the previous two.

Regarding the logo back cards, v2's. I can confirm that they are indeed for the card/poker player. The back design is simple and inspired (like many other decks) from the simple casino back designs of the past. The face cards will not be standard or jumbo index, however they are designed to be very practical to your average card player.

Currently, I have planned a series of 3 deck designs under the Whispering Imps™ brand, all intended to be released this year and all 3 designs very different. If it wasn't for the incredible support of those who backed the first project, this would never have been possible so thank you to those who supported!

The v2's will be the only time I intend to produce a "Minimalist" design for this series, not trying to be like anything or anyone, just trying to produce a functional deck of playing cards for your average card player.

[Eoghann]

Looking good!

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

Chris.... three words "take my money"

[DukeBoy]

Currently, I have planned a series of 3 deck designs under the Whispering Imps™ brand, all intended to be released this year and all 3 designs very different. If it wasn't for the incredible support of those who backed the first project, this would never have been possible so thank you to those who supported!

Howdy Chris is one of them going to be the deck you talked about doing in the KS, that has the imps through-out the deck

[volantangel]

Glad to see hear that the deck would not be just that back design w the standard courts, and when I meant don't wish to see you turning into E, I don't mean it in a good sense, turning into E isn't a good thing

[wahl0108]

Howdy Chris is one of them going to be the deck you talked about doing in the KS, that has the imps through-out the deck

That would be great! The Black V1s look incredible, hope it's early June

[Mike Ratledge]

Howdy Chris is one of them going to be the deck you talked about doing in the KS, that has the imps through-out the deck

That would be great! The Black V1s look incredible, hope it's early June

Other than that one picture on his website that he's had up for a couple of months ago, it's the one thing that I really hope we see "really soon now" from Chris!

"Whispering Wimps" version 2 and even version 3 can't be that far away at this point: "I'm in!".

[wahl0108]

Other than that one picture on his website that he's had up for a couple of months ago, it's the one thing that I really hope we see "really soon now" from Chris!

Well on the website it says "**Anticipated release date: June 2014,**" so hopefully Saturday will be a good day

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

Great News! The "Black Edition" Whispering Imps have been officially been printed by the United States Playing Card Company!

From Chris Chelko....

One year ago I launched a Kickstarter to produce the Whispering Imps playing cards and to celebrate, the "Black Editions" will be available for Pre-Order TOMORROW - June 1, 2014.

New Playing Card Features:
• Thinner Borders
• Recolored Court Cards (enhanced with Metallic Silver inks)
• Ace of Spades enhanced for the “Black Edition”
• Double Backer
• NEW Gaff Card (with new reveals)
• Recolored Jokers (Imp Red & Metallic Silver)

New Tuck Box Features:
The “Black Edition” tuck combines elements from both Original & Special Edition Tuck Boxes. It looks similar to the Original tuck, but is fabricated using the same Red Starfire Vellum that the Special Edition used. It has specially printed graphics, artwork and patterns on the inside and is finished with a beautiful embossing on the outside. Perhaps the most unique thing about this new tuck is the glossy all-black foil exterior. According to the USPCC, this is the first time foil has been the used this way. The negative space in the foil exposes the red vellum through the black foil, thus creating the artwork on the tuck.


Beginning Sunday, June 1st at 9am (PDT), the “Black Edition” Whispering Imps will be available for pre-order at a discounted price of $10.50 until June 6th. This is the best opportunity to stock up on this limited run of cards. On June 7th, they will be available at the regular retail price of $12.50.

These decks are printed and in the process of being packaged and shipped to Los Angeles where I will fulfill your orders. Anticipated fulfillment date: June 25, 2014

MORE INFORMATION & PHOTOS AT: http://www.WhisperingImps.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Godzillian]

Great News! The "Black Edition" Whispering Imps have been officially been printed by the United States Playing Card Company!

Thanks for the headsup. Aaaand here are the images, in case anyone's at work on the weekends...








That tuckbox looks slick. Will definitely get 2.

EDIT: Any way to make these images smaller on the forum?

[wahl0108]

I can't wait!


EDIT: More pics from the website:

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[Mike Ratledge]

Yep, available for pre-order tomorrow at noon Eastern (9AM Pacific) time at $10.50 per deck. The price will go up to $12.50 per deck when it is actually available, which will only be a couple of weeks according to the press release that Chris sent out today.

[snsdmonkey]

Missed the first Whispering Imps, keen for these!

[volantangel]

Not crazy over the colour change, but the circular imp element on the tuck box looks interesting