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Miniatures Adventure => Old West => Topic started by: Harry Faversham on 30 June 2014, 07:37:41 PM

Title: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Harry Faversham on 30 June 2014, 07:37:41 PM

Anywhere in Blighty I might glean a novelty Wild West card deck, thought it might add a bit to our 'Fistful of Lead' games.

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: fastolfrus on 30 June 2014, 08:59:41 PM

There used to be a shop in York, near Merchant Adventurers (Fossgate?).

Caliver sometimes stock period playing cards for reenactors.

This ebay seller stocks 18th century ones:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/gothicgreenoak/m.html?item=261262390998&hash=item3cd473b6d6&pt=UK_Toys_Games_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

This company used to stock cards, but don't appear to now, but they might know where to find some (or might have old stock):
http://www.sutlers.co.uk/index.html

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Malamute on 30 June 2014, 09:51:51 PM

These are the ones you want:

Highlander 1864 replica poker cards. Excellent reproduction of the sort of cards used in the Old West. ;D

I got mine off Amazon UK. There are still some available:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=highlander+1864+poker+cards+

Alternatively if you want real novelty cards with sheriffs badges on or pics of the old west just search EBay or Amazon for Wild West themed playing cards. There's quite a choice. :)

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Elk101 on 30 June 2014, 09:56:28 PM

Ooh those replica poker cards look very nice!

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Malamute on 30 June 2014, 09:58:43 PM

Quote from: Elk101 on 30 June 2014, 09:56:28 PM

Ooh those replica poker cards look very nice!

They are. I can heartily recommend them and they are very reasonably priced on Amazon. They have the original style square edge and have an antique finish.  :)

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Harry Faversham on 30 June 2014, 10:08:08 PM

:) Thanks for that, just wot the Doctor (Holliday) ordered!  :)

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Elbows on 01 July 2014, 12:46:33 AM

Yep, the 1864 Highlanders are nothing short of brilliant.  I use them exclusively.  Square cut corners and no numerals so you have to do a little math.  They're a slightly cream coloured base, and have a patina on the back.  Really lovely card.  Heavy quality stock and beautifully finished.  I can't recommend them enough!

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Poiter50 on 01 July 2014, 01:16:12 AM

Make your own on ArtsCow.com?

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Shikari Sahib on 01 July 2014, 09:07:17 AM

you could buy Faro replica cards at 8-10  USD in many online western shooting shops like Historical Emporium,
Wild West Mercantile etc.
look here:
http://www.riverjunction.com/Faro-Cards--Eagle_p_550.html

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: BaronVonJ on 02 July 2014, 08:11:02 PM

If you're interested in ones for Fistful of Lead, they're on the way, brother.Each Special Card comes with it's ability printed right on it. First pic is what they'll look like. Second is work in progress (no color yet) but shows style.

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Elk101 on 02 July 2014, 08:31:44 PM

Any chance of a European seller too? The rendered cards do look good.

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Deedles on 03 July 2014, 11:31:35 AM

Quote from: Malamute on 30 June 2014, 09:51:51 PM

These are the ones you want:
Highlander 1864 replica poker cards.

I got mine off Amazon UK. There are still some available:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=highlander+1864+poker+cards+

I nabbed the last pack they had in stock ... Just arrived. Very nice.

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Shikari Sahib on 03 July 2014, 04:04:53 PM

 

Quote from: BaronVonJ on 02 July 2014, 08:11:02 PM

If you're interested in ones for Fistful of Lead, they're on the way, brother.Each Special Card comes with it's ability printed right on it. First pic is what they'll look like. Second is work in progress (no color yet) but shows style.

 ;D ;D :-* :-* very nice

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: The Somnambulist on 03 July 2014, 05:54:07 PM

Got these from Firebox, expensive but worth it I think.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/grabthar_2006/c55a4cc292e2fc63d453ae9f8aa176ec_large1_zps6e3931f9.jpg)

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: Gutbukkit on 10 July 2014, 10:14:07 AM

I'd add another vote for the Highlander cards. Out of all the fancy decks I own, these are probably my favourite.

Quote from: The Somnambulist on 03 July 2014, 05:54:07 PM

Got these from Firebox, expensive but worth it I think.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/grabthar_2006/c55a4cc292e2fc63d453ae9f8aa176ec_large1_zps6e3931f9.jpg)

I need these cards.

Title: Re: Wild West themed playing cards...
Post by: joroas on 10 July 2014, 10:55:38 AM

Just bought a set......  ;D