A Pocket-Size Bicycle Rider Back from 1990
This vintage Bicycle Miniature Rider Back No. 404 deck takes one of the world's most recognizable playing-card designs and scales it down to a remarkably compact format. Presented here with a classic red Rider Back, the miniature deck remains sealed in its original colorful retail blister packaging from 1990.
At approximately 1.75 × 2.5 inches per card, these miniature Bicycle cards are roughly half the dimensions of a conventional playing card. The deck retains traditional playing-card faces and the familiar Bicycle Rider Back styling, making it an unusual collectible for Bicycle enthusiasts, miniature-card collectors and magicians.
The packaging reflects an interesting chapter in Bicycle history. The backing card is copyrighted 1990 by The United States Playing Card Company, while the miniature tuck identifies The U.S. Playing Card Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio and clearly states that the deck itself was Made in China.
Product Details
- Vintage Bicycle Miniature Playing Cards
- No. 404 miniature Rider Back deck
- Red 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?
- Original 1990 presentation: The deck remains in its period retail blister packaging rather than being a loose modern mini deck.
- Classic Rider Back: The familiar Bicycle design appears here in an unusually small format.
- True miniature deck: The cards measure only about 1.75 × 2.5 inches.
- Collector appeal: No. 404 miniature Bicycle decks are a distinctive part of the brand's late-20th-century product history.
- Useful for magic and display: Miniature Bicycle decks have long been popular for shrinking-deck effects, close-up magic and novelty displays.
Vintage Condition
This is vintage new-old-stock merchandise. The deck remains unopened in its original retail blister packaging. The outer backing card and blister show age-related shelf and storage wear, including creasing, bends, scuffs and edge wear consistent with a package more than three decades old. Please review the product photographs carefully; the item shown is the item being offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is this Bicycle miniature deck?
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 miniature cards measure approximately 43 × 63 mm, or about 1.75 × 2.5 inches.
How many cards are in the deck?
The Bicycle Miniature No. 404 format contains 52 standard playing cards plus two Jokers.
Is this the same as the current Bicycle Mini deck?
No. This is a vintage No. 404 deck in original 1990-era retail packaging. Bicycle miniature decks have continued to be produced in later versions.
Where was this deck made?
The miniature tuck is clearly marked Made in China. The deck was produced for The United States Playing Card Company.
Is the package mint?
No. Although the deck remains unopened, the original retail blister card shows visible age and storage wear. Please use the photographs to evaluate the exact condition.