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by saulriffel
Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Monthly playing card club?
Replies: 10
Views: 1547

Re: Monthly playing card club?

Nice idea! I don't know if there's already something like this, but this kind of stuff is always interesting. Personally, since I live in Brazil, and sometimes it takes too long for some international packages to arrive (besides the fee we have to pay for every package) I won't be participating (per...
by saulriffel
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:24 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: One Way Back Design
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

Re: One Way Back Design

With some exceptions, I don't like one way back designs that don't work, I endorse what MagikFingerz said about not necessarily being completely symmetrical or mirrored, but for me, the design should at least works both ways (and I think it's kinda cool when they have some variations but makes sense...
by saulriffel
Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: CRIME DECK - Baralho do Crime
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Re: CRIME DECK - Baralho do Crime

searched a little bit further and found out that some local newspapers usually uses the cards as headlines: "King of Clubs arrested this dawn at (local)!"
by saulriffel
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: CRIME DECK - Baralho do Crime
Replies: 3
Views: 786

CRIME DECK - Baralho do Crime

Sorry If I posted this in the wrong place, it's more like a curiosity than a real deck, but it is curious and I thought some members would find it interesting. I was searching for a deck and found an article about this "deck" that I'll explain below: In 2008, in the Brazilian state of Bahi...
by saulriffel
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: Show Us Your Cards!
Topic: [saul riffel] Brazilian COPAGs
Replies: 16
Views: 4307

Re: [saul riffel] Brazilian COPAGs

New updates (DUNGA, BRAILLE, Dia do Baralho 2020, and Cansei de Ser Gato) COPAG DUNGA Not sure about the history behind this one, but I remember seeing it when I was a kid, when Copag updated their logo, they also changed the classic tuck box to this one. https://i.imgur.com/RWEMVmC.jpg https://i.im...
by saulriffel
Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: Official Company Threads
Topic: Jack Brutus Penny (JBPPublishing)
Replies: 20
Views: 7646

Re: Jack Brutus Penny (JBPPublishing)

Nice design, also, I loved the color palette you used, I would describe it as cozy and comfortable.
Looking forward to see more!

(BTW, Culturae animalis is one of the decks in my collection that people gets more impressed)
by saulriffel
Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:07 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: COPAG -Playing Card Day 2020 deck (Fala a Verdade, Bateu aquela saudade de...)
Replies: 5
Views: 664

Re: COPAG -Playing Card Day 2020 deck (Fala a Verdade, Bateu aquela saudade de...)

Yep, it's a weird back, they adapted their social media identity and aesthetics to make the back design (the one they use in Instagram and facebook posts). But I liked the vivid colors, unfortunately I can't make a decent fan because the borders are super thick
by saulriffel
Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: COPAG -Playing Card Day 2020 deck (Fala a Verdade, Bateu aquela saudade de...)
Replies: 5
Views: 664

Re: COPAG -Playing Card Day 2020 deck (Fala a Verdade, Bateu aquela saudade de...)

I'm not sure if there's someone interested in a deck like this around here because the deck is entirely in Portuguese, but usually a few weeks after the Dia do Baralho event they sell the rest of the decks in their store
by saulriffel
Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: COPAG -Playing Card Day 2020 deck (Fala a Verdade, Bateu aquela saudade de...)
Replies: 5
Views: 664

COPAG -Playing Card Day 2020 deck (Fala a Verdade, Bateu aquela saudade de...)

Hello, it's been a while since my last post around here, Last week, on September 13, Copag Celebrated the Playing Card day Here in Brazil, the date is a reference to the most famous Brazilian Copag, the 139 Series, and in the last few years, I'm getting their commemorative decks from this event (tha...
by saulriffel
Sun May 31, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Cards!
Topic: [ecNate] My transformation/macabre focused collection
Replies: 30
Views: 18551

Re: [ecNate] My transformation/macabre focused collection

Really nice collection, what I like the most is the diversity, your collection looks so colorful and well mixed.
Also, nice uncut sheets, they look amazing in those displays (Personally I would use a blue background, but that's because I don't like red)
by saulriffel
Sun May 31, 2020 4:09 pm
Forum: Hall of Fame
Topic: *OFFICIAL* 2019 'Deck of the Year' Awards
Replies: 497
Views: 129047

Re: *OFFICIAL* 2019 'Deck of the Year' Awards

Wow, still prizes left? That means I still have a chance hahaha
Hey, for those that already got their prizes, you could share some more pics with us? A lot of random and mysterious prizes were taken, we gotta know what you got!
by saulriffel
Fri May 22, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello to all,
Replies: 4
Views: 700

Re: Hello to all,

Hello! and Welcome!
by saulriffel
Fri May 22, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: [krycho] New Member
Replies: 8
Views: 1084

Re: [krycho] New Member

Welcome, Krycho!
by saulriffel
Wed May 13, 2020 1:50 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Outdoors and Nature Themed Decks List
Replies: 7
Views: 977

Re: Outdoors and Nature Themed Decks List

There's also all Heritage Playing Cards
I have the Gems and Minerals
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This is my deck:
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by saulriffel
Mon May 04, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: History Boxed - subscription playing cards for learning
Replies: 8
Views: 1206

Re: History Boxed - subscription playing cards for learning

Great idea, Not really my thing, especially because it will be only U.S. history decks, but as a suggestion, for international backers, would you consider an alternative plan? like waiting 3 months and ship all 3 decks at once to avoid high shipping rates? Actually not sure if this will have a lot o...
by saulriffel
Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Lockdown or just mail services.
Replies: 6
Views: 1136

Re: Lockdown or just mail services.

Well, not really, it usually takes almost two months for any order to arrive at my house due to the customs, so I"m used to it, but I can understand your frustration.
I'm just always worried if the decks will be damaged or not when they arrive.
by saulriffel
Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Replies: 4630
Views: 827466

Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread

Nice ones! PVC decks can be nice sometimes, what do they feel like?
by saulriffel
Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Cards!
Topic: [saul riffel] Studio Ghibli Playing Cards
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

Re: [saul riffel] Studio Ghibli Playing Cards

I know that they are available at Amazon, but I got them from amiami.com, a Japanese store, it was way cheaper (just had to wait almost two months to arrive). All Ensky single decks have that plastic case, just like the Nintendo decks, maybe a Japanese thing, and they are great to protect the cards....
by saulriffel
Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:40 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Cards!
Topic: My small collection (so far)
Replies: 6
Views: 1977

Re: My small collection (so far)

Great way to start! I see a pattern of only dark tuck cases, was that on purpose?
welcome to UC!
by saulriffel
Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Hall of Fame
Topic: *OFFICIAL* 2019 'Deck of the Year' Awards
Replies: 497
Views: 129047

Re: *OFFICIAL* 2019 'Deck of the Year' Awards

My mixed bricks prize from KWP arrived yesterday (48 decks)! Special thanks to Nick and Desi and the KW Crew for working hard to get this to me during trying circumstances. I was beyond thrilled with the mix, although one brick box didn't survive shipping. Some pics then a full list below: IMG_4782...
by saulriffel
Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: Show Us Your Cards!
Topic: [saul riffel] Studio Ghibli Playing Cards
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

[saul riffel] Studio Ghibli Playing Cards

Hello once again, I'm sharing some photos of my Studio Ghibli Playing Cards, made in Japan by Ensky. They don't have any kind of finish but they handle ok and they use a good quality paper. The decks are Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service and "Laputa" Castle in the S...
by saulriffel
Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Replies: 4630
Views: 827466

Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread

Some updates with my last mails The first one, my girlfriend got me these two in this quarantine from a local store (Kojicards) the other two are from penguin magic The history behind is that I ordered some decks in Christmas from them but after two months not even FedEx knew where it was, so the st...
by saulriffel
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Truco Cards
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

Re: Truco Cards

Found this explanation in https://www.pagat.com/put/truco.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Truco is a loud and lively game, which is widely played in South America, usually as a partnership game for four players, playing counter-clockwise. There are significant differenc...
by saulriffel
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Truco Cards
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

Re: Truco Cards

True, Truco can be played with any 40 cards Spanish decks, but there is also another way. Truco is a very popular game in South America, and in Argentina, Uruguay and south of Brazil (that there is some Spanish influence) truco is played with the Spanish deck, but in most part of brazil a standard 5...
by saulriffel
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Card Backs: With or without Border?
Replies: 7
Views: 659

Re: Card Backs: With or without Border?

Not a magician but I heard it is better for magic since you can hide a turned over card better in a deck without flashing it. Thanks, that makes sense. I'm learning one or two tricks but I have a standard Bicycle just for that, so I won't be using any other deck for it. As I said, for me it doesn't...
by saulriffel
Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Card Backs: With or without Border?
Replies: 7
Views: 659

Card Backs: With or without Border?

So, I've noticed in some reviews and comments that some people don't like when a back design is borderless, but with no explanation, what is your opinon? Borders are better for magic for some reason? I could think about two explanations (besides simple personal taste): Custom backs draws could get d...
by saulriffel
Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: Show Us Your Cards!
Topic: My small collection (so far)
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Re: My small collection (so far)

That's a nice collection so far, great decks to start with!
I see you got some Emperor decks, they look nice, I'm still waiting mine to arrive
by saulriffel
Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Replies: 4630
Views: 827466

Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread

A late birthday gift arrived today from a lady (now a good friend) who visits fortnightly with Alfie, her golden retriever therapy dog whom I love: https://i.imgur.com/nI4YnN2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ye8Bw1n.jpg The Jack of each suit is the same photo, as are the Kings and Queens; all the number ca...
by saulriffel
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Cartamundi Facilities paused production due the Covid-19
Replies: 0
Views: 806

Cartamundi Facilities paused production due the Covid-19

Info from Cartamundi website, apparently USPCC also paused the production, that will probably delay some KS projects, sharing this just to let everyone know, be safe, stay at home! "Cartamundi facilities in Dallas, East Longmeadow, Ireland and India temporarily paused production. These are exce...