{"product_id":"vintage-1990-bicycle-miniature-rider-back-green-playing-cards","title":"Vintage 1990 Bicycle Miniature Rider Back No. 404 Playing Cards – Green – Rare Sealed Blister Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage \u003cstrong\u003eBicycle Miniature Rider Back No. 404\u003c\/strong\u003e deck is the green member of the classic red, blue and green miniature series — and the color collectors encounter least often. Still unopened in its original 1990 retail blister packaging, it is a particularly appealing piece for Bicycle color collectors and anyone building a collection of vintage Rider Back variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniature cards measure approximately 1.75 × 2.5 inches and retain traditional playing-card faces and indices together with the familiar Bicycle Rider Back artwork, rendered here in bright green. Despite its tiny dimensions, it is a complete conventional playing-card deck rather than merely a novelty display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original packaging adds significant character. The colorful “Miniature Playing Cards” retail backing is copyrighted 1990 by The United States Playing Card Company. The miniature tuck carries the historic Cincinnati, Ohio company identification while also clearly stating that the deck itself was 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\u003eScarcer green Rider Back color\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 the Green Miniature Deck Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess-common vintage color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green is considerably less frequently encountered than the traditional red and blue versions of the vintage No. 404 miniature deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 1990 retail presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deck remains packaged on its colorful period blister card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Rider Back heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The instantly recognizable Bicycle back takes on an unusual character in green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue miniature scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cards are only about 1.75 × 2.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Bicycle collector piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially appealing alongside the matching vintage red and blue No. 404 decks.\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 original backing and blister show age-related shelf and storage wear, including bends, creasing, scuffs and edge wear consistent with a product more than three decades old. Please review the photographs carefully; the item pictured 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 miniature with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bicycle-mini-rider-back-playing-cards-red-blue\"\u003ecurrent Bicycle Mini Rider Back decks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the green Bicycle Miniature harder to find?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The green version is less commonly encountered than the red and blue colors in the vintage No. 404 miniature series and is particularly attractive to collectors assembling the complete color group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen was this 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 miniature 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 conventional playing cards plus two Jokers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere was this Bicycle 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 the package in mint condition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The deck remains unopened, but the original blister-card packaging shows visible storage and age wear. Please examine the product photographs for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Playing Card Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48782811365566,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8443\/1806\/files\/Bicyclemini1990printgreen.heic?v=1787614455","url":"https:\/\/classicdecks.com\/products\/vintage-1990-bicycle-miniature-rider-back-green-playing-cards","provider":"ClassicDecks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}