2017 LUXX Decks: Mandala by Alvin Cheung

[jerichoholic]

From PrincessTrouble's OP on both dexks:

2017 LUXX decks will start with Mandala by Alvin Chung (hacked from the LUXX Brielle thread):

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Wasn't Murphy's also doing a deck called Mandalas? They look awesome though.

[volantangel]

That first back design is gorgeous !

[Paul Middleton]

I think I did see something about a deck by Murphys called Mandalas but it's not really going to be a problem. The word is commonly used and to be honest Alvin picked that word very early on and it was a perfect fit with what I wanted to achieve with the deck.

Obviously it's a LUXX deck so the only place you're going to see the Mandala title phrase on the deck will be the AoS and possibly the jokers.

Thanks for posting PT! Much appreciated.

[Paul Middleton]

We are about 3-4 months away from this deck finally being with us folks Can we say 2 years in the making in the marketing spiel? HA!

From here on in, all LUXX decks (including this one) will all be a 1000 deck (first) run with one colour way only. We will reprint if they're in demand but they won't be limited editions as such.

[Paul Middleton]

Mandala is almost available folks! We're hoping they will be available this evening (UK time)... We are thrilled with how they turned out. and think Alvin has done a stellar job, as have Legends as always.

The first edition is a numbered limited edition of 1000 decks - of which 500 will be available from the following distributors over the next few weeks. In the interests of transparency we plan on letting people know before launching all our decks in the future where else they will be available.

SpielkartenShop
Art Of Play
Gambler's
Legends themselves.

The first 99 decks sold will be numbered 002 to 100 and we'll do our best to arrange them sequentially for the early birds also.

Finally, an offer limited to this weekend only means that orders of 3 or more decks will also include a complimentary LUXX gift (either dealer coin, original shadow or first edition deck or Greille twin set).

The link below is not live yet as we still need to tweak a few things, but as I say should be ready soon

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[ICantShuffle]

I promised myself I wouldn't purchase anymore decks this year.

But I have been waiting forever for these, love the borderless back on this deck, so looks like I will be making an exception.

[MagikFingerz]

Sitting at work with lots of free time, so I'll be F5'ing that page all night long

EDIT: Would be great if there was a way to request specific numbers or arrange swaps with others (before they get sent out, obviously), though I can imagine that might be a logistical nightmare for Paul. Would love to get my lucky #13.

[badpete69]

And I .. number 6 of course I already have a bunch of LUXX decks numbered 6 so that would be cool

[Paul Middleton]

Sorry, guys - that just isn't possible i'm afraid. We're bang in the middle of our busiest Christmas period ever and we just haven't got the resources (i've also got another addition the the family, a little girl that arrived a few days ago:)) to manage that.

Before we begin shipping on Monday, we WILL take a look at this thread and see if we can try and honour some of the requests though. To make it easier for our staff, could you reply with your order ID to this thread and we'll see if it's possible. No guarantees, but i'll see what we can do.

[MagikFingerz]

Sorry, guys - that just isn't possible i'm afraid. We're bang in the middle of our busiest Christmas period ever and we just haven't got the resources (i've always got a another little girl that arrived a few days ago:)) to manage that.

Before we begin shipping on Monday, we WILL take a look at this thread and see if we can try and honour some of the requests though. To make it easier for our staff, could you reply with your order ID to this thread and we'll see if it's possible. No guarantees, but i'll see what we can do.

That is completely understandable, Paul. Would be great if you can figure something out, no problem if not

[Smocito]

(i've also got another addition the the family, a little girl that arrived a few days ago:))

Congratulations! All the best for her.

[Paul Middleton]

Thank you

[badpete69]

Now live.... Just in time as I have to leave ...... Picked up a pair

[MagikFingerz]

Had to spend a bit of time getting the total spent just right so I don't get customs charges, so I wasn't as quick as I wanted to be.

Order #69883, if I can get Mandala #13 that would be awesome!

[ICantShuffle]

Are there two different colors of this deck? The pictures on the website look like a reddish/terracotta color with blue accents, but these pictures here look predominantly blue.

I grabbed 3 decks, but I didn't see options for colors so I assumed that means it's all the same color.

Either way, I like the design, it would be cool if there were two different deck colors, though.

[Paul Middleton]

It's just one colour - we had a few issues with lighting for photography. Hopefully that's not misleading.

[ICantShuffle]

So is it blue or terracotta?

[Smocito]

Had to spend a bit of time getting the total spent just right so I don't get customs charges, so I wasn't as quick as I wanted to be.

You have to go trough customs buying from the UK to Norway?

[MagikFingerz]

Had to spend a bit of time getting the total spent just right so I don't get customs charges, so I wasn't as quick as I wanted to be.

You have to go trough customs buying from the UK to Norway?

Any other country. It's ridiculous.

[Paul Middleton]

Norway is not in the EU, whereas the UK is.. at the moment!

[Paul Middleton]

So is it blue or terracotta?

Blue.

[MagikFingerz]

We are, however, part of the EEA (European Economic Area), but apparently that doesn't count for squat

[Paul Middleton]

We are, however, part of the EEA (European Economic Area), but apparently that doesn't count for squat

We may be joining you soon.. ha!

[Stepchild]

Sprung for a threesome. Gilt-edge edition to follow??

[rousselle]

Oh, I am all over these. I hope I managed to get in before the first 100 sold out. Either way, these are going to be an awesome addition to my collection and my playing rotation.

[Smocito]

We are, however, part of the EEA (European Economic Area), but apparently that doesn't count for squat

I thought there might be some agreement between Norway and EU.
There is also a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU but I still get taxed by customs when I get decks shipped from there...
I don't understand these agreements...

We may be joining you soon.. ha!

I'm one of those people that, once brexit takes place, will start expecting the day when UK comes back HOME!
I believe Europe is much stronger together.

Back on topic, I've ordered 3 Mandalas, 1 green Keepers and 1 green Tycoon. I'd also order 1 green Luxx Palm but those haven't been done yet

[Paul Middleton]

Thanks folks. We have less than 10 decks of the first 100 remaining. We'll try and keep the orders sequential throughout the 500 decks we have in stock if at all possible.

[Paul Middleton]

Should also add that the free gifts will end midnight Sunday (UK time).

[niceguy0750]

Just ordered a couples of decks and try to added something else so I can take advantage of the free shipping! Lol. Hoped I made it to get within the 100 number!!!

[vasta41]

Paul- thanks for the full disclosure on who else is selling these. Right now it says there are 30+ left and costs $22.50 including shipping to the US. Not bad but might be cheaper once a USA retailer sells them. Maybe?