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Explore the unique world of Animal Steam Utopia！

I am having trouble imagining a world where animals and steam unite

Honeybee wrote: ↑Wed Oct 01, 2025 7:53 pm

Explore the unique world of Animal Steam Utopia！

I am having trouble imagining a world where animals and steam unite

These guys would like to have a word: Especially that Macaque monkey judging you. You know which one. Nicely done tuck and design for a first deck though, I have to say. The color theme and foiling are right up The Goldsmith's alley.

Clever but now I want to see the connection between steam Trains and animals

In for a gold deck - these look great. I have a previous deck and the quality is great.

Love these, I'm in for a special edition deck.

I backed the gold deck and really digging these. I am not a fan of black borders on white cardstock as even the slightest wear messes with the aesthetics, but I agree with it being the logical artistic choice.

Is this designed by Kevin Cantrell, or is this one of the classic Chinese ripoffs?

Edit: Can't see designer information, so it must be the latter.

Disenchanted_11 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 18, 2025 5:50 pm Is this designed by Kevin Cantrell, or is this one of the classic Chinese ripoffs?

Edit: Can't see designer information, so it must be the latter.

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There may be some inspiration with the color scheme, but these two decks have wildly different designs. The only thing I see that's similar is the ace of diamonds. Even so, I couldn't see this deck as a ripoff.

mardem1976 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 18, 2025 6:58 pm

Disenchanted_11 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 18, 2025 5:50 pm Is this designed by Kevin Cantrell, or is this one of the classic Chinese ripoffs?

Edit: Can't see designer information, so it must be the latter.

DSC08197.jpg

There may be some inspiration with the color scheme, but these two decks have wildly different designs. The only thing I see that's similar is the ace of diamonds. Even so, I couldn't see this deck as a ripoff.

Add in the three circles on ace of clubs. But their unnecessary seemingly random letters on the ace of diamonds is a giveaway.

The pips and indexes and some garnishes also looked inspired as well. But ripoff might a strong word, yeah. I see myself buying if I don't already have the Goldsmith.

My silly self, for whatever reason, didn't realize that the Gold edition would not come with foiled faces, which saddens me. Nevertheless, the artwork is amazing! Love the cute animals. GamiPockie's site has all the items except the limited bundle marked as sold out. I may need to inquire about the special edition as I'd like to see what this deck looks like foiled.

Got my gold edition today and very happy with how it turned out. Handles well and looks great!