Victorian (Steampunk Edition) Playing Cards on Kickstarter
Victorian Steampunk, the latest creation from Maciej Frolow is a stunning deck of playing cards that combines the elegance of the Victorian-era with the mechanical style of steampunk. The deck is a collaboration with our friend Max Playing Cards and is a follow-up to Victorian Playing Cards released in 2020.
Inside, the deck is completely customized with intricate illustrations featuring metallic finishes, precious stones, and fantasy steam machinery. The court cards are adorned with luxurious sceptres, delicate roses, and ornate firearms, while the numbered cards are monochrome but easily recognizable.
The card back has a symmetrical composition with a complex structure filled with various steampunk design elements. The deck comes in two editions, Gold and Silver, with an impressive tuck case and oversized aces and jokers.
There is also an exclusive double case with one of each deck edition and a commemorative gold coin. The limited print-run will be printed in Ukraine by NPCC on high-quality paper and linen finish. Pledge starts at $18 on Kickstarter.
On Kickstarter: Maidens (Foil Edition) Playing Cards
oker and the Thief are back on Kickstarter with one of our favourite deck of playing cards… Maidens! This time, with shiny foil! This enchanting fully custom deck was designed by Kentaro Yoshida and inspired by Dia de Los Muertos.
In this new edition of Maidens Playing Cards, tendrils of copper foil are stamped into the back design. The Maidens ensnared within the mirrored card back design wander the spirit plain, a place beyond the living.
The hand-illustrated court cards are completely custom. Each card is unrestricted by borders, allowing the desgin to take full advantage of the space of the card.
Also, the cold foil stamping can now be found on the face cards, including courts, and the eye-catching Maidens ace of spades.
One of the most well-recognised and praised aspects of a Joker and the Thief deck are their incredibly luxurious tuck boxes! The luxurious Maidens packaging features foil on the exterior and interior of the boxes, specially dyed paper, and embossed all over!
Available NOW on Kickstarter for $20.
Fantasma Playing Cards- 48 Hours Remaining on Kickstarter
Do you believe there is life after death? Do you have those goosebumps when you are alone in the dark? Do you feel that something is following you, yet you can’t see it? There is something supernatural going on. Giovanni Meroni invites you to be a ghost hunter for the latest out-of-this-world deck series, Fantasma Playing Cards.
Currently funding on Kickstarter, there are three editions available: Tomb edition and Spirit edition, along with the Kickstarter exclusive Duplex edition. ALL of the artworks are invisible in the Tomb and Spirit editions. In visible light, there is nothing. But, by using blacklight, the beautiful artwork of ghosts will be revealed!
The tuck boxes for both main decks are done by Boschiero & Newton on premium matte paper stock with hot foiling and embossing. Tomb features black stock with black and iridescent blue foil. Spirit tuck box has two layers of boxes – it is a tuck box within a tuck box.
The outer box features a die-cut window of a skull with artwork done in holographic foil and embossing, while the inner box is a seemingly off-white box with an orange neon winged skull. But the artwork for the inner box will be revealed using the blacklight! The outer box complements the inner box.
The cards, as suggested, are ghosts themselves. All of the artwork, both back and front are INVISIBLE – only the orange and green neon color indices are visible on the faces. The artworks of the Aces, Numbers, Courts, and Jokers can only be seen using a UV flashlight.
The back design is an array of skulls and spirits scattered around in the beautiful frame. The courts are the actual ghosts on the decks, with each suit determining the story of their demise. The Jokers feature the ghost of a husband and wife whose death are connected. The two extra cards feature artwork of the Grim Reaper and the Goddess Angel. The cards for Tomb and Spirit edition will be printed by USPCC.
Duplex edition features cards with hot foiled artworks on azure blue foil with azure foil gilding. The box will be using white premium stock with azure blue foil and embossed artwork complete with a silver foil custom numbered seal.
There are two different colors of UV ink used for the deck: black suits use blue UV ink, while red suits use red UV ink. There will be four spectral Jokers, two of them featuring new artwork of the angelic king and the She-Devil. The Duplex deck will be printed by WJPC.
Pledge starts from €16 for Fantasma Tomb and €22 for Fantasma Spirit OR €35 for both main decks. Pledge for €88 for all three decks on Kickstarter.
Basquiat Playing Cards - A Tribute to Artistic Genius
Theory11‘s Basquiat Playing Cards is a stunning tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat’s artistic legacy. Each card is adorned with iconic imagery that captures the essence of Basquiat’s unique style.
Inside, the artwork on the cards has been meticulously crafted to reflect Basquiat’s use of bold colors, powerful imagery, and complex symbolism. The custom court cards are a true spectacle, with each featuring imagery from Basquiat’s most famous works.
A cool deck to draw attention and spark conversation! Also, this eye-catching deck allows collectors and fans of Basquiat’s work to showcase their appreciation in a unique and functional way.
The deck is kept in a signature red box adorned with Basquiat’s crown motif and bold typography. The deck is printed on premium paper stock with an embossed finish.
Basquiat Playing Cards is a beautiful celebration of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a testament to the enduring power of his work.
Available now from theory11.com for $14.95.
Deck View: Happy Sad Playing Cards
Happy. Sad. Contemporary.
The contemporary and fun Happy Sad playing cards are part of Joker and the Thief‘s line of Cardistry decks! This deck picks up Joker and the Thief’s themes of duality and runs with it with a fresh, minimal approach.
The fully custom design is created by Pedro Oyarbide featuring a tessellating pattern back design. The court cards are modelled on classics and have been completely re-illustrated by hand to create the distressed vibe associated with the brand. This rough around the edges approach continues onto the rest of the face cards and Ace of Spades.
The tuck box is manufactured to the same premium standards as the rest of the Joker and the Thief line, with premium matte paper and interior printing. Printed on Premium Crushed Stock and Finish by the United States Playing Card Company. Available NOW from jokerandthethief.com for just $5. GREAT VALUE!
CLEAR SKIES Resistance Playing Cards on Kickstarter
Following the success of Clear Skies Freedom and Unity decks last year, Roman Kotiv is back on Kickstarter with a new deck variant, Clear Skies Resistance Playing Cards.
This new edition is inspired by the Ukraine flag uniform patch soaked with blood – from its original color of yellow and blue turned into red and black. The artwork and design of the deck is similar to the previous editions but in black and red colorway.
The tuck box features metallic foiling and embossing. The front side features the symbol of Ukraine along with the deck title. The back side features a dove with a splitting flag, giving the impression of blood spilled in the resistance.
The back design of the cards features a two-way illustration of a blossoming tree with a portion of it burned. The red and black colors, give the horror vibes, showing how the people of Ukraine lived in fear. The faces: all the courts, Aces, and Number cards feature watercolor artwork done by the resident artist of Old Gravity, Ritu Bhattacharya.
The decks will be produced by NPCC in Ukraine. Design made in Ukraine, Decks produced in Ukraine, It is a deck made in Ukraine for Ukraine. Pledge starts at $25 for a single deck on Kickstarter with FREE shipping worldwide.
Orchestra Playing Cards by Riffle Shuffle
If you love classical music, you will be interested in Riffle Shuffle‘s latest release. Graphic designer Dario Genuardi is known for his works on Surfboard and Hype Beast Playing Cards for Riffle Shuffle, and he is back with another interesting deck, Orchestra Playing Cards.
The back design is an ensemble of musical instruments that can be found in an orchestra performance. They are all well-arranged on a dark background.
For the face cards, the royals are music players for the orchestra of the deck: flute, harp, violin, and more. The cards come with metallic gold ink to give them a touch of class.
The Ace of Spades features the head bust of a conductor holding up his stick. Both Jokers feature a musical performance using cymbals and castanets.
The tuck box is made of premium matte stock with artwork embossing. There are a few fun design elements on the interior artwork of the box and the ad card: sheet music of a musical tune that you can actually try to play.
The deck is printed with Taiwan Playing Cards Co. on the Legendary Stock. The deck is sold for $14.95 on riffleshuffle.com. Limited to 2000 decks.
Twister Playing Cards by OPC
Here’s another new line of playing cards from OPC… Twisters! This is a deck founder Cameron Toner wanted to make for so long and it’s finally here. This deck sports metallic brown ink with some salt and a yellow border! According to Cam on the product page,
I love that we were able to take a classy back color like brown and still make it fun and flashy!
As always OPC has their slightly customized courts and simplistic packaging. This deck is printed with USPCC on their premium crushed stock. Also, for every 6 decks purchased, they will come in a custom half-brick box decorated just like you would find packaging in the store.
Available now from riffleshuffle.com for $9.95.
Issue #71 of Kardify Magazine Released on Patreon
We have just dropped Kardify Magazine issue 71 on Patreon! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-March to mid-April. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!
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+ The Lord of the Rings V2: The second of three Kickstarter projects by Kings Wild Project based on literary works and is officially licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises.
+ Fulton’s Cinematics: This beautiful deck is inspired by the history of Los Angeles and the silent film era with gorgeous picture palaces and deco styling.
+ Bicycle NFT: This physical deck is part of the Genesis Collection, a unique digital drop of 24 animated NFTs from Cards 10 to the Ace, jokers and tuck case. Check it out!
+ Holographic Sepal: Learn more about the deck crafted specifically for cardistry by Dealersgrip featuring floral photography with stunning holographic hot foil.
+ Leaves Winter & Shadow: Find out more about these custom eco-friendly and fully recyclable playing cards, created to support and help to protect the environment.
+ Oscars: Bring a little bit of glamour into your game nights with the Oscar Playing Cards, produced by Theory11 in collaboration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
+ Street Magic Private Reserve: A deck based on a vintage design plucked right out of 2001- Brad Christian’s How to do Street Magic DVD cover. Find out more!
+ Ragnorak Remastered: Have a look at the fully custom Norse-themed deck designed in Denmark featuring a complete overhaul of the original artwork with new luxurious tuck boxes, and more gods and giants!
… and more! 50 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!
Spider-Man Black & Gold Playing Cards
The latest drop by Card Mafia continues with Spider-Man Black & Gold playing cards. This deck is expertly crafted based on the blockbuster, Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The Black & Gold Suit, or the Inside Out Suit, appeared in the movie when a Mysterio supporter threw paint at Peter Parker’s upgraded suit. To capture Electro later in the film, Peter has flipped his Upgraded Suit inside out (hence the name) revealing the black and gold circuit boards inside.
The playing card features finely tailored black and gold hot foil accents and web patterns throughout the tuck case. The 3D Embossing on the tuck case mimics the Spider Suit Texture.
The deck features an innovative tuck case. When the tuck case is opened, the Spidey deck LED light changes color from Blue to Gold activating the suit’s “mystic powers!”.
For the first time ever, the deck will come with a dual design for the Avengers Series Playing Cards. The Paper Edition will feature a sleek-black border for those who wish to become more “stealthy”. While the PVC Edition will feature a white border if you wish to display them in style. The custom court cards feature the heroic poses, suits, and villains of Spiderman.
Printed by the Taiwan Playing Card Company with their Legendary Finish. Officially licensed by Disney with the Anti-counterfeit Hologram Label. Spider-Man Black & Gold playing cards are currently open for Now on cardmafia.com for $39.95 (usually $50).
Deck View: The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of The Ring Playing Cards
Power. Tolkien. Ring.
Last year, Kings Wild’s The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of The Ring playing cards raised $657k with the backing of over 8,000 backers on Kickstarter. This gorgeous deck is based on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien and The Fellowship of the Rings.
The look and feel of the fully custom deck will be instantly recognizable to Tolkien fans, with a familiar use of flowing, sinuous fonts and rich, earthy colors. Designer Jackson Robinson has added his own flair and style to the illustrations, particularly the character designs.
The cards feature characters from the novel as kings, queens and jacks. Featured characters like Frodo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, and Aragorn, are beautifully illustrated. The aces in each suit are reserved for powerful items from the book. The ace of spades features the One Ring itself, glowing with power.
Avaiable now on kingswildproject.com for $12. Also, The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers playing cards are now on Kickstarter with less than 5 days remaining.
Naughty Dog and Liquid Cat Playing Cards on Kickstarter
Two of the world’s most favourite pets of all time are cats and dogs. Dogs are domesticated canines remarked to be men’s best friends. Cats are domesticated felines believed to have 9 lives. It is believed that both cats and dogs never get along, but that’s just a myth. Vermillion Collection proudly presents you with decks based on these two pets, Naughty Dog and Liquid Cat Playing Cards.
Inside, the back design features a symmetrical artwork of pets sleeping inside a large tub. In Naughty Dog, you can see a cute pair of sleeping black grey and tan colored dogs. In Liquid Cat, you can see a cute pair of sleeping spotted and striped cats. Every aspect of the deck is cute and cuddly.
All of the faces for both decks feature cute illustrations of respective dogs and cats. Almost every recognizable breed is shown for each respective deck.
In Naughty Dog, the Aces show each dog breeds fitting onto the enlarged pips. The Numbered cards feature a semi-transformation, some pips are replaced with either chibi dogs or dog pawprints to even a cute scene of puppies playing.
The courts featured centralized artworks of different dog breeds doing naughty things to show their innocent faces. The Jokers feature mythical dogs: Egyptian jackal dog Anubis and Greek three-headed guard dog Cerberus.
In Liquid Cat, the Aces show each cat breeds fitting onto the enlarged pips. The Numbered cards featured a semi-transformation – showing either cat pawprints to artworks of kittens playing. The Court Cards are different cat breeds seemingly able to fit inside in almost every place: like a cooking pot or a sink. The Jokers feature an ocelot resiting by the brand and a Sphynx cat laying inside a rice cooker.
There is an extra variant for the decks meant for collectors: The Silver and Gold along with Holographic. The Silver and Gold Editions are both decks gilded with metallic foil: Naughty Dog is Silver, while Liquid Cat is Gold. The Holographic Edition features both editions have cards done in full holographic foil. Both tuck box comes in their respective color foil with blind embossings complete with custom numbered seals.
The tuck box for both decks featured one breed of respective pet with the deck title on the front along with the back design mirrored on the back. Naughty Dog features a Siberian Husky, a wolf-like dog breed with playful nature. It is playing with a toilet paper roll while sitting on a baseball.
Liquid Cat features an Orange Tabby, one of the famous cat breeds to appear in showbiz: like Puss in Boots and Garfield. It is playing with a ball of yarn and biting a toy mouse by its tail. The artwork of the box will be printed on premium stock with embossing.
Pledge starts from $14 for either Naughty Dog or Liquid Cat on Kickstarter.
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