Wright Brothers Playing Cards by Room One

Another cool deck from Room One Cards! Wright Brothers Playing Cards is a richly illustrated playing card series inspired by the pioneering legacy of Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright. Blending vintage aviation aesthetics with retro-futuristic design, this series transforms the story of mankind’s first flight into an immersive playing card experience.

Available in four editions: Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 in both Standard and Signature variants... the decks feature fully custom artwork inspired by patent sketches, engineering blueprints, and early flight technology. The colour palette leans into aged parchment tones, patinaed copper, maroon, and muted terracotta, evoking the warmth and ambition of early aviation workshops.

The custom court cards depict pilots, inventors, and explorers dressed in vintage flight gear, while the numbered cards feature redesigned pips and typography inspired by handwritten engineering diagrams and instrument labels. Every detail reinforces the deck’s mechanical and historical theme.

The standout features is the animated flipbook-style card back design. When fanned, the propeller of the Wright Flyer appears to spin, paying tribute to the experimentation and persistence that defined the Wright brothers’ achievements.

The Signature Editions elevate the presentation further with subtle metallic inks, rustic metallic gilded edges, and Room One’s signature 3D Accordion Tuck Box, which unfolds into a sculptural display piece. Meanwhile, the Standard Editions feature the interactive Rotor Motor Tuck Box, complete with a mechanical propeller effect hidden within the packaging.

Combining intricate illustration, tactile finishes, and inventive engineering-inspired packaging, Wright Brothers Playing Cards celebrates the romance of early flight through a thoughtfully designed collector-focused playing card series.

Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

Discounted Brother McPint (With Imperfection) Playing Cards

Brother McPint Playing Cards by Stockholm17 is a fully custom deck that blends dark humour, crime themes, and pub-inspired irreverence into a playful collector release.

Set within the fictional world of “The Sanctuary,” the deck imagines a gang of petty criminals disguised as clergy, running crooked card games, bootlegging spirits, and plotting elaborate heists behind monastery walls. The artwork carries the same visual style as the S.M. Gorda and F. Firkin decks, featuring fully illustrated courts, Jokers, and a custom Ace of Spades.

This fully custom deck comes housed in a foil-and-embossed tuck box wrapped in cellophane. Unlike previous related releases, this version omits the hidden heist-plan background details, giving the artwork a cleaner presentation.

A notable production issue affected part of the print run, leaving some tuck boxes with visible side creases while the cards themselves remained unaffected. Rather than discarding the imperfect stock, the Lorenzo Gaggiotti released these “Second Choice” decks at a discounted price after individually inspecting each copy. 

Available NOW for $7.50 on Stockholm17.

15 Years of Fultons Playing Cards

15 Years of Fultons Playing Cards is a special anniversary edition created to celebrate the legacy of Fulton's Playing Cards, marking 15 years of design and storytelling.

The elegant presentation begins with a striking tuck box wrapped in gold foil, setting a luxurious tone that reflects the significance of the milestone. Inside, the cards feature a detailed “bank note” style design, evoking the look and feel of classic currency artwork.

A key visual element is the inclusion of Fulton's signature moths, originally seen in the Clip Joint series... bringing the brand’s aesthetic full circle and tying past and present together. The result is a cohesive, narrative-driven deck that feels both nostalgic and elevated.

Limited to just 300 decks, the deck is designed to stand out as a celebratory piece, one that captures the refinement and identity of the brand while commemorating a major chapter in its history.

Available now for $20 on Fulton's Playing Cards.

Deck View: 3rd Dominion (Alien Edition) Playing Cards

Futuristic. Abstract. Mysterious.

3rd Dominion's Area51 (Alien Edition) Playing Cards leans fully into its sci-fi theme, inspired by the mystery of Groom Lake and extraterrestrial lore. This red coloway deck pushes beyond traditional design, featuring surreal interpretations of the facility’s hidden “levels.” 

The card backs use an abstract, platform-like structure, giving the deck a distinctly otherworldly feel. Aces and courts follow suit, showcasing strange flying devices and geometric forms that reinforce the alien narrative. The tuck box is equally unconventional, shaped and styled around UFO-like forms, finished with striking red foil and cryptic symbols that enhance the sense of secrecy and intrigue.

Printed by Noir Arts Playing Card Company, the deck combines experimental design with usability, offering a bold departure from classic playing card aesthetics.