Theory11 Theory11 Premium Playing Cards

[R1s1ngs0n]

@★ Platinum Psycho ★ @★ GOLD Psycho ★ this looks like a good opportunity to use the new and awesome group tag feature 🙂

 

 

Theory11 is a US based company founded in 2007 that designs and produces Premium playing cards, often in collaboration with renowned artists and movie studios.

 

In many ways, they are to playing cards what HDzeta, WeET, Manta, UHD Club, etc. are to movie editions. Their tuck boxes are stunning little works of art and they often come up with awesome, custom playing cards that are a welcome and refreshing change from the usual cards found in regular Bicycle decks and other mass-produced playing cards.

 

And the best part? they don't cost an arm and a leg and rarely go for more than 10USD... quite a bargain considering their immaculate quality, both with regards to aesthetics and handling.

 

They have quickly established themselves as very popular with magicians due to their superior handling and durability and also with casual collectors (like myself) who enjoy the occasional card game and appreciate the beautiful designs and fine craftmanship that go into these little treasure boxes.

 

The recent launch of what looks to be the biggest GB MP has yet to host (I'm referring of course to HDzeta's LotR Gold) and assuming many members who are fans of this trilogy probably collect other LotR related memorabilia (and maybe also like card games), leads me to think there might be interest in T11's recent tweet regarding their upcoming release:

 

One Deck to Rule Them All. Soon. #theory11

 

 

Their impressive catalogue also includes the following properties, with HP being their latest offering.

Check it out!

 

HARRY POTTER

 

 

AVENGERS

 

 

STAR WARS

 

 

THE MANDALORIAN

 

 

JAMES BOND

 

 

Even music fans are catered for with these absolutely stunning decks!

 

THE BEATLES

 

 

YELLOW SUBMARINE

 

 

GRATEFUL DEAD

 

 

[GuyIncognit0]

I have the Star Wars set and love them. Great cards 👍

[ryanbsmith]

@R1s1ngs0nThat is very cool, though I was hoping for your post to evolve into an announcement that Theory11 was expanding into the premium movie market, as I so badly want to see a U.S. company involved! 😆

[GuyIncognit0]

Just now, ryanbsmith said:

@R1s1ngs0nThat is very cool, though I was hoping for your post to evolve into an announcement that Theory11 was expanding into the premium movie market, as I so badly want to see a U.S. company involved! 😆

I was expecting some kind of MP tie-in, ha. I didn’t know about the upcoming LotR set, but I’m intrigued

[Intentcoin]

I'm not a card collector but I do like playing card games every now and then. Those star wars ones look really nice

[Pbsw23]

Thank you @R1s1ngs0n 🍻

 

Never heard of or come across these before! I would certainly love some Marvel versions, but this has certainly just given me some some Fantastic gift ideas!!

 

Do you buy them direct?

[Fab_1]

Agreed these sets are great, I have a friend who is a magician and he's all over these.

Bigggg fan of the Star Wars sets. 

[ethnosax]

Be careful, though, folks—premium cardistry decks are a whole 'nother collecting addiction that you might not want to get entangled in.

 

(You're all laughing, but seriously—best of luck if you try to grab a new Fontaine deck when they drop. It is as furious as any premium steelbook release!)

Edited March 15, 2022 by ethnosax

[SwampSpider]

I have a pack of those Avengers cards. They’re 🔥 in hand. 

[R1s1ngs0n]

31 minutes ago, GuyIncognit0 said:

I have the Star Wars set and love them. Great cards 👍

Yes, although I don't own them, they are simply stunning.

I have the following:

James Bond (obviously) - the tuck is simply gorgeous but I was a bit disappointed with the cards themselves. Would have loved if they'd used actual characters from the franchise instead of just the weaponry and gadgets but I guess it was not doable for many reasons (most likely image rights).

Beatles boxset and the recently released Yellow Submarine - love the band and all the song references and different characters featured on the court cards. 

Grateful Dead - don't necessarily like the band but both deck and cards are just too beautiful to pass up.

[Stefbo86]

Thanks @R1s1ngs0n

The Star Wars and James Bond Deck Looks great.

[RockinRaccoon]

Ya this company makes sick looking cards.

[Noir21]

Thank you very much for the notice @R1s1ngs0n👏

 

 They look great, I'd love to take a look and I'll probably be interested in getting my hands on some.

 

As @Pbsw23 says, it would be a good detail for a gift.😁

[Wtd]

I just bought the Star Wars set...

 

[RockinRaccoon]

9 minutes ago, Pbsw23 said:

Thank you @R1s1ngs0n 🍻

 

Never heard of or come across these before! I would certainly love some Marvel versions, but this has certainly just given me some some Fantastic gift ideas!!

 

Do you buy them direct?

Yes. 

Avengers

Avengers (Red Edition)

[Pbsw23]

1 minute ago, RockinRaccoon said:

Yes. 

Avengers

Avengers (Red Edition)

Thanks @RockinRaccoon I am guessing I am better off finding a UK stockist to save on postage, but appreciate the link 👍🏼 I have a Baaaaad feeling about this…. Comics, Pops, Steelbooks, Art of the Movie books, even Lego…. And now playing cards 🤦‍♂️😂

[R1s1ngs0n]

27 minutes ago, ethnosax said:

Be careful, though, folks—premium cardistry decks are a whole 'nother collecting addiction that you might not want to get entangled in.

That might be true, but luckily I apply the same principle to playing cards like I do with Premium editions. I only buy decks I really like and from properties I love, so while the HP, Avengers and SW all look fantastic, I didn't buy them as I'm not a huge fan of these franchises (got the blue HP deck for my daughter, though 😁)

And contrary to Premium editions that cost quite a lot of money, I can afford to splurge on 2 or even 3 decks from each release I buy - one to keep sealed, one to open and play with and one to gift to my daughter who's also a fan of these decks 🙂

[GuyIncognit0]

22 minutes ago, R1s1ngs0n said:

Yes, although I don't own them, they are simply stunning.

I have the following:

James Bond (obviously) - the tuck is simply gorgeous but I was a bit disappointed with the cards themselves. Would have loved if they'd used actual characters from the franchise instead of just the weaponry and gadgets but I guess it was not doable for many reasons (most likely image rights).

Beatles boxset and the recently released Yellow Submarine - love the band and all the song references and different characters featured on the court cards. 

Grateful Dead - don't necessarily like the band but both deck and cards are just too beautiful to pass up.

I was just looking at that James Bond set and I agree with you. There isn’t much that changes in the cards themselves which is a bit disappointing.

 

That outer box is 🔥 though

[R1s1ngs0n]

24 minutes ago, Pbsw23 said:

Thank you @R1s1ngs0n 🍻

 

Never heard of or come across these before! I would certainly love some Marvel versions, but this has certainly just given me some some Fantastic gift ideas!!

 

Do you buy them direct?

Yes, I buy them directly on their website since I have an account with them and accumulate points with each purchase, allowing me to convert them to special discounts for future purchases or trade them for rare, sold out decks or other cool items.

Lots of UK retailers have them as well, usually a bit more expensive but the lower shipping cost means you'll pay roughly the same.

[Guz91]

They're amazing! I'll wait until August to get some of them... I'll be in the USA and the shipment will be much cheaper! ❤️ 

[Sidewinder]

Thanks for the heads up @R1s1ngs0n, think I might just have to order the LOTR set when they're released 😃

[InfiniteDoors]

[CryoSteel]

Thanks, @R1s1ngs0n. I had no idea these even existed, but I'm loving several of the decks shown here. 

[Daft]

MAGNIFIQUE !

Thx @R1s1ngs0n ! I love that, I have choosen 14 packs on their website but... 140$ + 70$ shipping 😅 it made me feel very cold...
So I wait... for the moment. But my choices are done !

[R1s1ngs0n]

11 minutes ago, Daft said:

MAGNIFIQUE !

Thx @R1s1ngs0n ! I love that, I have choosen 14 packs on their website but... 140$ + 70$ shipping 😅 it made me feel very cold...
So I wait... for the moment. But my choices are done !

I don’t know if you saw it but you have an option to buy a customizable box (includes 12 decks) which saves you 15% and except for both Beatles decks, allows you to pick any deck you want.

https://store.theory11.com/collections/variety-box