Bicycle Challenger

[Azid]

Found this on instagram (All pics are from Magic Sqaure HK):
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7LUAAUnq7-/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They have it in stock here:
http://www.magicsq.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Harvonsgard]

A challenging design for sure.

[hsbc]

I steeled myself for a tasteless Space Shuttle Challenger deck but this is... worse...? Creepy clowns and -- I know it's different in Asia -- an almost-swastika next to the name??

[Harvonsgard]

an almost-swastika next to the name??

When I saw it, I knew somebody was going to point it out. It fascinates me till this day that a simple symbol can transmit such a strong meaning.
It definetly adds to the -vibe of the deck.

[Strag]

I steeled myself for a tasteless Space Shuttle Challenger deck but this is... worse...? Creepy clowns and -- I know it's different in Asia -- an almost-swastika next to the name??

On the seal as well! Supposed to be an X I guess but still an odd choice.


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[Eric Lee]

Yup, it's a common symbol in Asia amongst Buddhist and Hindus . Meant to represent good luck as stated in the Wikipedia:

"It is used as a symbol of divinity and spirituality in Indian religions, especially Hinduism. In the Western world, it was a symbol of auspiciousness and good luck ...."

So Magic Square or the designer must be Buddhists and using that to represent good luck in facing the challenger?

[rousselle]

Fascinating article on the swastika here:

https://qz.com/india/1068860/how-nazis- ... m-of-hate/

Microsoft got into a little bit of trouble a few years ago when they included the standard Indian/Buddhist version of the swastika in a new "dingbats" font, when some people saw it and thought that Microsoft was trying to slip in Nazi nastiness (ignoring or not realizing that Asia is a huge market for Microsoft). They removed the symbol without trying to explain why it was included in the first place (or, if they did, they didn't do so particularly loudly).

[Outsider]

The Asian swastika thing, sure. That's not hard to figure out. But what about Death being on every card? If you're going for auspiciousness that seems like it would work pretty hard the opposite way.

Overall I would say this deck is an excellent choice for creeping out kids.

[BaconWise]

Not my cup o' tea, for sure. I am most confused about the name of the deck in relation to the theme/design. What does a grumpy clown or a smiling grim reaper have to do with the "Challenger" name? Scratching my head to make the connection.