This vintage Bicycle Miniature Rider Back No. 404 deck shrinks the familiar blue Bicycle deck into a true pocket-size format. Still unopened in its original 1990 retail blister packaging, it combines one of Bicycle's most iconic colors with a miniature format sought by collectors, magicians and fans of unusual playing cards.
The cards measure approximately 1.75 × 2.5 inches and retain traditional playing-card faces and indices along with the classic blue Rider Back. The result is a genuine playable deck in a size dramatically smaller than an ordinary Bicycle pack.
The original presentation adds much of the collector interest. The colorful “Miniature Playing Cards” backing is copyrighted 1990 by The United States Playing Card Company, while the deck's miniature tuck carries the Cincinnati, Ohio company identification and is clearly marked Made in China.
Product Details
- Vintage Bicycle Miniature Playing Cards
- No. 404 miniature Rider Back deck
- Blue Rider Back
- Circa 1990 / early 1990s
- 52 standard playing cards plus 2 Jokers
- Traditional Bicycle-style faces and indices
- Approximately 43 × 63 mm / 1.75 × 2.5 inches
- Original miniature Bicycle tuck box
- Original retail blister-card packaging
- Made in China
- Bicycle / The United States Playing Card Company
Why Collect the Vintage Bicycle Miniature Deck?
- Iconic blue Rider Back: Bicycle's best-known blue colorway appears in a dramatically reduced format.
- Original 1990 packaging: This example survives in its colorful period blister presentation.
- Miniature No. 404 format: A distinct Bicycle product that differs from today's mini decks.
- Great collector companion: Display it beside full-size Rider Backs to show the dramatic difference in scale.
- Magic heritage: Miniature Rider Backs have long been useful for visual shrinking effects and other close-up routines.
Vintage Condition
This is vintage new-old-stock merchandise. The deck remains unopened in its original retail blister packaging. The backing card and blister show age-related shelf and storage wear, including creasing, scuffs, bends and edge wear. Please review the photographs carefully; the item shown is the item being offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was this miniature Bicycle deck produced?
The original retail backing is copyrighted 1990 by The United States Playing Card Company, placing this package in the 1990 or early-1990s period.
What size are the cards?
The cards measure approximately 43 × 63 mm, or about 1.75 × 2.5 inches.
How many cards are included?
The Bicycle Miniature No. 404 format contains 52 standard playing cards plus two Jokers.
What back design does the deck use?
This deck uses the classic Bicycle Rider Back design in blue.
Where was the deck made?
The miniature tuck is marked Made in China. It was produced for The United States Playing Card Company.
Is this unopened?
Yes. The deck remains unopened in its original retail blister presentation, although the vintage outer packaging shows visible age and storage wear.
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