theory11 Releases Moooi Collector's Edition Playing Cards Box Set

Theory11 has partnered once again with Dutch design house Moooi to introduce the Moooi Collector's Edition, a premium box set featuring three beautifully designed playing card decks inspired by the brand's celebrated artistic collections.

The set includes the returning Extinct Animals deck alongside two new editions: Tokyo Blue, inspired by Japanese aesthetics and the Indigo Macaque, and Memento Moooi, which celebrates kindness, connection, and nature through a collection of extinct creatures.

Housed in a premium collector's box wrapped in black vegan leather, the set features a magnetic closure, carrying handle, logo tag, and an illustrated display tray designed to showcase the three decks. Each deck features fully custom artwork created in collaboration with Moooi and produced by theory11.

Combining luxury packaging with distinctive design, the Moooi Collector's Edition offers collectors a striking presentation piece while expanding one of theory11's most visually acclaimed playing card series.

Available for $14.95 for a single deck on Theory11 store.

Pirate Legend Playing Cards on Kickstarter

Pirate Legend Playing Cards by ACPC is a new pirate-themed collector's deck inspired by the real figures and events of the 17th and 18th-century Golden Age of Piracy. Rather than fictional swashbucklers, the deck features historically researched personalities including Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Anne Bonny, Grace O'Malley, Henry Morgan, William Kidd, and Ching Shih.

Created entirely with hand-drawn artwork, the project avoids AI-generated illustrations in favor of detailed sketches that give each card a classic historical look.

The Kickstarter campaign includes Standard and Special Editions in both Gold and Silver colorways. The Special Editions feature cold-foil accents across the cards, with optional gilded edges, and are limited to 500 decks per version. Standard Editions, limited to 1,000 copies, include embossed holographic foil tuck boxes inspired by weathered pirate chests.

A highlight of the release is the 3D pull-out pirate ship tuck box, developed exclusively for the Special Editions. Collectors can also go for a handcrafted wooden treasure chest, complete with leather straps, metal hardware, two standard decks, two gilded Special Edition decks, a numbered certificate of authenticity, and a custom collector's coin.

Printed by KSPCC, Pirate Legend Playing Cards combines premium production, historical inspiration, and elaborate packaging to create a striking addition for pirate enthusiasts and playing card collectors alike. Pledge starts at $11 Kickstarter.

TCC and Lunzi Present SHOP52 Playing Cards

TCC and artist Lunzi have unveiled SHOP52 Playing Cards, a fully illustrated deck that transforms an everyday shopping street into a miniature world of shops, characters, and stories. Following Lunzi’s signature vintage hand-drawn style, SHOP52 moves away from fantasy settings and instead focuses on the familiar charm of urban life. 

Each card represents a different storefront, capturing scenes from bakeries, cafés, flower shops, bookstores, antique stores, clothing studios, and more. The collection features 54 unique shops, each designed with detailed dip-pen illustrations and its own atmosphere. Together, they form a complete miniature commercial street contained within a single deck.

The tuck box enhances the experience with a unique drawer-style design, allowing collectors to slide open the deck like discovering a small shop hidden inside a shopping bag.

SHOP52 is available in several editions, including a Coming Soon Edition featuring storefronts before opening day, a Mystery Deck series with randomly selected shops, and the Street Collection Deck containing the full illustrated shopping street.

Collectors can also choose from various bundles, including half-brick and all-in sets featuring multiple Mystery Decks, display items, and exclusive artwork.

With its nostalgic illustration style and focus on everyday moments, SHOP52 turns a simple deck of playing cards into a charming paper city waiting to be explored. Pledge starts at $18 on Kickstarter.

Deck View: Pioneers (Red Edition) Playing Cards

Discovery. Liberty. Curiosity.

Following the success of the OG Blue Edition, Pioneers Red Edition Playing Cards brings a bold new colorway to Ellusionist's vintage-inspired series. Designed by Oban Jones, the deck remains fully custom, with every detail... from the tuck box and card backs to the pips, aces, and jokers, painstakingly hand-drawn.

The card back retains its intricate artwork featuring Lady Liberty, a phoenix, and references to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, while concealing a fully marked system for magicians. The striking red colour palette gives the deck a fresh look while preserving the original's period-inspired aesthetic.

Housed in a tuck designed to resemble vintage paper stock, the Red Edition is printed by Cartamundi, delivering smooth handling and durability for collectors, magicians, and everyday play.