{"product_id":"vintage-1990-bicycle-miniature-rider-back-blue-playing-cards","title":"Vintage 1990 Bicycle Miniature Rider Back No. 404 Playing Cards – Blue – Sealed Blister Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage \u003cstrong\u003eBicycle Miniature Rider Back\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Bicycle Miniature Playing Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 404 miniature Rider Back deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Rider Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1990 \/ early 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52 standard playing cards plus 2 Jokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Bicycle-style faces and indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 43 × 63 mm \/ 1.75 × 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal miniature Bicycle tuck box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal retail blister-card packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBicycle \/ The United States Playing Card Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collect the Vintage Bicycle Miniature Deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic blue Rider Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicycle's best-known blue colorway appears in a dramatically reduced format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 1990 packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e This example survives in its colorful period blister presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature No. 404 format:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinct Bicycle product that differs from today's mini decks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat collector companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display it beside full-size Rider Backs to show the dramatic difference in scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagic heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature Rider Backs have long been useful for visual shrinking effects and other close-up routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Bicycle Playing Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bicycle\"\u003eBicycle Playing Cards collection\u003c\/a\u003e, explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bicycle-rider-back\"\u003eBicycle Rider Back Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare this vintage deck with today's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bicycle-mini-rider-back-playing-cards-red-blue\"\u003eBicycle Mini Rider Back Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen was this miniature Bicycle deck produced?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original retail backing is copyrighted 1990 by The United States Playing Card Company, placing this package in the 1990 or early-1990s period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size are the cards?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards measure approximately 43 × 63 mm, or about 1.75 × 2.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many cards are included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bicycle Miniature No. 404 format contains 52 standard playing cards plus two Jokers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat back design does the deck use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deck uses the classic Bicycle Rider Back design in blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere was the deck made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniature tuck is marked Made in China. It was produced for The United States Playing Card Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this unopened?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The deck remains unopened in its original retail blister presentation, although the vintage outer packaging shows visible age and storage wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e```\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Playing Card Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48782852096190,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8443\/1806\/files\/Bicyclemini1990printblue2.heic?v=1787614198","url":"https:\/\/classicdecks.com\/products\/vintage-1990-bicycle-miniature-rider-back-blue-playing-cards","provider":"ClassicDecks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}