Theory11's James Bond 007 Special Edition Box Set

The 007 Special Edition Box Set by Theory11 is crafted with elegance and sophistication worthy of James Bond himself. This exclusive set includes three decks of James Bond GOLD Edition Playing Cards housed in a custom-engineered box with a secret compartment, unlocked by a solid brass, handcrafted 007 pen.

The pen, machined from a single piece of brass, features a bolt-action piston and a German ballpoint cartridge for smooth writing. Opening the box reveals three gold-foiled decks, designed with the timeless allure of Bond.

For fans and collectors, this special box set is the ultimate homage to James Bond’s world of sophistication and intrigue. With black and gold foil embossing on the box and iridescent gold accents on each card, this set embodies the class and elegance of 007.

Priced at $99.95, this limited-edition set is available for pre-order on Theory11 store. 

Alex Pandrea Retires: The Last NOC Deck Released

Alex Pandrea of House of Playing Cards has announced in a recent email that he is officially retiring. After over a decade of designing and producing some of the most iconic custom decks, Pandrea is stepping away from the world of playing cards to pursue new ventures. To mark the end of this chapter, he is offering one final release: the NOC Private Reserve deck.

Pandrea launched his career in 2011 with The Blue Crown, a platform that taught magic and sleight of hand through video tutorials. In 2012, he founded House of Playing Cards, which sold over 1 million decks across 300+ designs, generating over $10 million in sales. Over the years, however, his passion for the playing card business began to wane, leading him to take a break in 2022 after the birth of his first child.

Pandrea is offering his followers a parting gift—the last deck of cards he will ever be involved with, the NOC Private Reserve. This limited-edition deck was secretly printed in 2022 for personal use, and now fans have the chance to own it.

A limited number of hand-autographed decks are also available for those looking for an extra-special keepsake. The deck features advanced hot foil printing on the back design, a luxurious 300gsm matte-finish tuck case with 3D embossing, and Thin Crush card stock by USPCC. Available now for $22 on House of Playing Cards.

Final Hours on Kickstarter, Jazz Riff Playing Cards

The Jazz Riff Playing Cards blend art and music in a beautifully designed deck that pays homage to legendary jazz musicians. Designed by John Battalgaz and produced by Chris Hage, each card features fully custom illustrations of jazz greats like Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Nina Simone, bringing their legacy to life.

The series includes three editions: the Standard Edition, limited to 1,000 decks, with a soft-touch embossed tuck case; the Cold Foil Edition, also limited to 1,000 decks, featuring foil on the card backs and faces; and the Cold Foil Gilded Edition, limited to just 500, with holographic gold foil on the edges. 

For collectors, a custom magnetic closure box set is available, housing one of each edition, numbered 1 to 300. Special features include embellished pips on number cards as a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, and a lenticular card booster pack unlocked through the campaign’s stretch goal, with court cards featuring bios of the jazz legends. 

Available for $15 on Kickstarter, Jazz Riff Playing Cards celebrate the timeless spirit of jazz through art and craftsmanship, making them an essential addition to any collection. Printed by WJPC on premium German black-core paper with a linen finish, the deck is as durable as it is elegant. 

Messymod V2 Playing Cards

Minimalist. Art. Modern.

Art of Play's Messymod V2 Playing Cards are a minimalist, delightful and weird deck of playing cards conceived by the Los Angeles based creative team, TRÜF born from their love of geometry, pattern, white space, Bauhaus, and Miró and mashed it all into a style called Messy Modernism – “messymod” for short.

The eye-catching deck in red and black colorway features custom design in typical Messymod fashion which can be described as minimal, modern, graphic, and quirky. This deck is that each card has its own presence and personality, making it an ideal piece of artwork that can stand on its own.

The deck is packaged in tuck box adornded with deep red foil. Printed by the U.S. Playing Card Co. on trademark thin stock preferred by cardists. Available from Art of Play for only $23.