Second Edition Guardians

[elementalconjurer]

ok. i have to admit. i was a bit disapointed with the first editions. they didnt fan very well and stuck together. Even after fanning powder. but i had faith, I bought the second editions anyway.
wow, what a difference!. these cards almost melted through my hands. they are far thicker than any deck i have seen, that includes all the fancy pants ellusionist decks. even though they have the air cushion finish. i think its a different kind because they spread and fan far better than an average bicycle deck.
I was very impressed with the way they looked, felt, performed, and overall i give them a 4.9 out of 5. (5/5 is reserverd for cards who do magic and flourish for you while you make a sandwich).
i am so buying more of these puppies.

PS: they also are very good for the cloak

[Krash]

These cards are the definition of perfect in my eyes. I've never handled a deck a cards that handled so well, and kept together well. These are literally universal cards. You can use them for magic, flourishes, card games, and even as loin cloths as we saw in the last Saturday Night Contest!

Shane K.

[Eddie]

I guess you guys never felt anything better than normal bikes...
A lot of people are saying that these feel a lot like bikes except they fan better...

[MoonlightKnight]

I loved the first edition strictly for Trilogy training purposes =P I didn't mind my fanning problems, and I still have 2 unopened first editions. However, I am curious to see how great these 2nd editions are. Regardless of your review I was going to purchase them anyways, but it's good to know that you feel so strongly for them. Thanks.

[RebelAce69]

Personally they are not my absolute favourite cards I've ever handled....they're a close second haha. I still love my Vipers but, the Guardians have lasted me such a freaking long time it's unbealiveable. I use them about an hour a night, and they're lasted probably the last 2/3 weeks, an hour or so a day. The finish is Air-Cushion but, I believed it's modified somewhat because it feels alot "slicker" lets say. I perfer them any day over regular bikes, design, feel, finish, thickness. A big Improvement.

-Happy Holidays,
-RA69

[cards]

Can you visually tell the difference between the first and second editions?

[RebelAce69]

Can you visually tell the difference between the first and second editions?

Visually....unless you had some special gift then No. They look (in my mind) the same, the box is slightly different but, barely. Trust me the second editions are much more improved over the 1st, hands down.

-Happy Holidays,
-RA69

[rjohnson]

I hate to admit that I am not hating them as much as I wanted to. They handle just fine and I am a fan of the black decks. My major complaint is the artwork on the back is just too busy and dark...very hard to make out. I will also say, and maybe it is because I am an E fanboy, but I rate the Shadow Masters much higher.

RJ

[Eddie]

I hate to admit that I am not hating them as much as I wanted to. They handle just fine and I am a fan of the black decks. My major complaint is the artwork on the back is just too busy and dark...very hard to make out. I will also say, and maybe it is because I am an E fanboy, but I rate the Shadow Masters much higher.

RJ

Why did you want to hate it so bad?

[Sinful]

Why did you want to hate it so bad?

He wants to hate them more because he works for Ellusionist (he is also an administrator on the E forums). Well RJ I'm glad for your honesty. I have an open mind on these so I may pick them up, however I agree they will be hard to beat Shadow Masters. I have a brick of 12 Shadow Masters and a few decks I got for free from the holiday promotion over there. I'll see though.

-Doug