Stormtroopers Playing Poker Figurine: Betting on The Empire

Posted on 07/02/2022 by hite

Because when it rains, it pours stormtroopers, hot on the white-booted heels of yesterday’s stormtrooper bookends, comes this figurine of four stormtroopers playing poker. So, if you were ever wondering what stormtroopers do in their time off from missing targets and holding books up, apparently it’s play cards. And from the look of things, one player has his blaster at his side ready to ‘Han shot first’ the rest of the gamblers in the event he loses. High stakes!

Created by Nemesis Now and available through Merchoid, the figure is cast from poly-resin and hand-painted. It measures approximately 7.2″ tall and is sure to be a conversation piece at your next get-together. Presumably, a conversation that goes something like, “Wow, there really is a market for Star Wars everything, isn’t there?”

Will stormtroopers playing poker be the new dogs playing poker? I doubt it. But did that stop me from buying a truckload of these figurines hoping to resell them on eBay for a profit? No, sadly, my credit card being declined did. Apparently, you’re supposed to pay them back monthly.

Aliens Playing Cards: In Space… No One Can Hear You Deal

Posted on 28/07/2017 by Conner Flynn

Make poker night a night of terror with this cool Aliens Playing Cards Gift Set. Only the winner gets out alive. The terror that these cards unleash will expose everyone’s tell and make for a very interesting evening.

The 54-card deck has custom H.R. Giger-inspired Xenomorph artwork to frighten every player and includes a matching 1 3/4″ collectible brass coin with enamel finish. Whether you have a Full House with Xenomorphs high or a Facehugger Flush, you are in for a fun and creepy night of card games.

Does he have a straight or is he just scared out of his pants? Who knows? They may be standard sized poker cards, but they’re so much better than a regular deck. Grab a deck if you dare over at ThinkGeek for just $15.99(USD).

Game of Phones Encourages Players to Use Their Smartphones

Posted on 25/05/2017 by Shane McGlaun

One of the things my dear old wife does that annoys me to no end is to spend half a movie messing with her phone, and then gets mad when I won’t recap everything she missed so she knows what is going on. It’s not like I never use a phone, but too much is too much. If you have a bunch of friends who won’t stay off of their phones, you need this game.

It’s called Game of Phones and in the game, players pick cards that challenge them to do things like showing their best selfie, taking photos of other players, showing funny or bad texts, finding the funniest auto-correct, or telling a fortune using emoji. In all, there are more than 100 task cards.

I bet the game takes like 12 hours to complete because if your narcissist friend gets the best selfie challenge, it will take a LONG time for them to find it. You can grab Game of Phones over at ThinkGeek for $19.99(USD).

You’ll certainly want to delete all those dirty pics and your browser history before you play this one.

Harmonix Dropmix Blends Music Game with Card Game

Posted on 13/03/2017 by Conner Flynn

Harmonix is no stranger to music games, with hits like Rock Band and Dance Central to their credit. Now they have teamed up with Hasbro to bring us Dropmix. This time around you won’t need to purchase a bunch of plastic instruments to play – just cards.

Dropmix is played with a pack of physical cards and a board that connects to an iOS or Android device. The board connects to a smartphone app via Bluetooth and can recognize the NFC-enabled cards. Each card represents the vocals, drums, or bass of a different song from a popular musician or band. Song mixes are then created as different cards are put down in a different order. Think of it as a mash-up of DJ remixes and strategic deck building – an interesting combo indeed.

You can play 1v1 or 2v2 player games. Points are determined by the hand of cards that are played. The app keeps track of score and can even save the songs from different play sessions. This could be another big hit for the company. We will see. It certainly is different.

[via SlashGear]

The Playing Card Notebook: Draw a Card

Posted on 16/05/2016 by Conner Flynn

Sure, you could use the Playing Card Notebook like a regular notebook for jotting down notes and writing a grocery list, but it seems mandatory that you should use it to make your own unique playing card deck.

Just design your cards using pencils, markers, or whatever. Design all 52 cards and then you can have a game. It is essentially a 52-card deck that is half finished and in notebook form. All the faces on each card are left blank, with only the back sides filled out.

It’s a pretty cool idea for a notebook, but then again, I’m not playing with a full deck.

[via Cool Things]

Playing Card Holder

Posted on 18/02/2016 by Craziest Gadgets Jeff

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I don’t know about you but pretty much every deck of cards I’ve ever owned has ended up with a tattered and ripped box. Why do they make the boxes the exact same size as the item that’s supposed to go inside it? Leave a little room will ya? You need the playing card equivalent of the Tokyo subway pusher guys to get your cards back in the box. Riiiiiip. And out of the junk drawer comes the ol’ rubber band. Well there’s a more elegant solution- Hold’em – band for playing cards. It’s a silicone sleeve with a king on it to hold your cards.
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You knew this was coming but here goes- Kenny Rogers said you’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and lady, through the years, he’s right. Lucille, decorate your life and your playing cards, don’t be a coward of the country because we’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow, why don’t you put a band around your playing cards and stay?

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Real Windows 3.0 Solitaire Cards Let You Waste More Time with Shuffling

Posted on 26/08/2015 by Lambert Varias

Computer UI pioneer Susan Kare teamed up with Areaware to make a physical deck of playing cards based on her design for the first Windows Solitaire game. It’s funny that we got a real life version of Minesweeper way before this one.

The deck also comes with two jokers designed by Susan exclusively for this deck.

You can get the deck from Areaware for $14 (USD).

[via Fancy]

Kevlar Playing Cards

Posted on 24/08/2015 by David Ponce

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From the folks who brought you Carbon Fiber Playing Cards come a new set, this time made of Kevlar. Kevlar Playing Cards are made of the same material found in bulletproof vests, and high end sports cars. It’s durable, incredibly strong, and lightweight. More importantly, they’ll give your deck a distinctive look that can add a little bit of flair to your poker nights. Also, unlike regular paper cards, these can be washed with water; anyone who’s played with the same deck for a long time will know that fingerprints and smudges tend to appear and give your set a worn out look. There are three colors to choose from, and they come in a metal carrying case. Of course, Kevlar is not cheap, so the deck will set you back a cool $155.

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Custom Star Wars Playing Cards: May the Full House Be with You

Posted on 07/08/2015 by Conner Flynn

This deck of wonderfully illustrated Star Wars playing cards from Ashley Villers Art is super awesome. I love the artwork. May the force and at least a full house or a flush be with you.

The backs feature R2-D2 and C-3PO and the face cards feature some amazing watercolor artwork on the other side. Jar Jar is the Joker of course.

I could play poker all night with these cards, but I would probably lose because the cards are so nice that they would distract me. They are printed on 310gsm, casino quality, linen cardstock and the cards contain a black core layer so other players can’t see what you are holding. The Aces are the best!

[via Sci-Fi Design]

Firefly Playing Cards are Perfect for Poker Night in the Verse

Posted on 01/05/2015 by Shane McGlaun

Firefly fans who also like to play poker with friends, get out your credit cards. A set of Firefly playing cards has been released that are a product of a tie up between QMx and Bicycle. The cards all have art inspired by the TV series and look like they are old and worn.

The cards art features items from the show like Mal’s pistol Vera, Serenity, and Jane’s rifle. QMX also says that there are some Easter eggs on the card for fans to discover on their own.

The cards are available to purchase QMx for $9.99(USD) per set. That’s money well spent for sci-fi fans looking to play some poker or slap jacks.

[via Nerd Approved]

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Stormtroopers Playing Poker Figurine: Betting on The Empire

Aliens Playing Cards: In Space… No One Can Hear You Deal

Game of Phones Encourages Players to Use Their Smartphones

Harmonix Dropmix Blends Music Game with Card Game

The Playing Card Notebook: Draw a Card

Playing Card Holder

Real Windows 3.0 Solitaire Cards Let You Waste More Time with Shuffling

Kevlar Playing Cards

Custom Star Wars Playing Cards: May the Full House Be with You

Firefly Playing Cards are Perfect for Poker Night in the Verse

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