Deck View: OBEY (Collage Edition) Playing Cards

Vibrant. Iconic. Art.

Theory11’s OBEY (Collage Edition) Playing Cards are a collaboration with Shepard Fairey’s Obey Giant, marking 12 years since their first partnership on the Rebels playing cards.

This unique deck features fully custom back designs and tuck box, crafted with multiple layers of foil stamping and intricate embossing, they offer an exceptional visual and tactile experience. Inside, the card faces showcase vibrant, iconic OBEY artwork from the past three decades.

Available from theory11 starting at $14.95.

Bicycle Sari-Sari Playing Cards, a Celebration of Filipino Artistry

The Bicycle Sari-Sari playing cards is a celebration of Filipino artistry, brought to life through the collaboration of 55 Filipino artists and produced by RunIt Decks. Designed as both a functional deck and an artistic masterpiece, this collection showcases the unique creativity of toy designers, illustrators, graffiti artists, and more.

Inside, each artist transformed a single card into their personal canvas, resulting in 55 distinct designs that tell their own story. These cards are a gallery of diverse artistic styles, blending bold graffiti-inspired illustrations with intricate, detailed artwork. From the card backs to the face cards, every element reflects the depth and richness of Filipino creativity.

The Harmony Edition features a mesmerizing back design crafted from modular geometric shapes, creating an elegant kaleidoscopic effect. This seamless interplay of symmetry and balance embodies the perfect harmony of art and design. Exclusive to this edition is the Ten of Hearts by Yok Joaquin, which brings a vibrant pop-art style with bold colors and playful, imaginative details, making it a standout feature of the deck.

Meanwhile, the backs of Garden of Whimsy edition features a vibrant pop-art journey through a surreal landscape filled with playful characters and lively natural elements. Bold colors and imaginative details bring mountains, clouds, and a cheerful sun to life, creating a scene that feels both magical and inviting. Each character plays a unique part in the overall theme, drawing viewers into a world of interconnected stories and boundless creativity.

Also, Valvee’s Queen of Hearts, Kaleidoscope of Hearts, is an exclusive card in the Garden edition. Featuring modular geometric shapes with kaleidoscope-like symmetry, it embodies balance and duality, making it a unique addition available only in this version of the Bicycle Sari-Sari deck.

Crafted by The United States Playing Card Company, the deck uses Bicycle’s iconic stock with their signature Air-Cushion Finish, ensuring smooth handling and durability. This timeless quality makes it ideal for collectors and players alike.

Available from Runit Decks for $21.

Bicycle Capcom Fighting Legends Playing Cards

Designed by Hinanana, the Capcom Fighting Legends Playing Cards are a vibrant celebration of Capcom’s iconic characters, created in collaboration with Bicycle.

These cards, along with their suits and the intricately designed box, feature stunning original illustrations.  Each suit is uniquely dedicated to a legendary Capcom franchise: ♣: Street Fighter, ♠: Red Earth, ♥: Darkstalkers, and ♦: Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness.

Each character is depicted in Western apparel, with the suits and aces meticulously designed to reflect the spirit of their respective titles. This thoughtful attention to detail brings out everything that makes these characters so special while preserving the timeless feel of classic playing cards.

The tuck box itself is a standout feature, designed from scratch rather than following the standard template, adding a personal touch that elevates the entire collection.

Fans of the Capcom universe will delight in discovering their favorite characters reimagined in a deck of playing cards. Available now from FanGamer for €22.

1ST x MADISON Curators Collection

The 1ST x MADISON CURATORS Collection, a collaboration between Chris Ramsay and Daniel Madison, showcase artistry in playing cards with two unique decks that blend breathtaking design and innovative magic utility. This collection is housed in an elegant box featuring intricate artwork tied to both decks, complete with two hidden revelations for added mystery.

The decks showcase an unparalleled concept: 52 unique Renaissance paintings, each framed by Ramsay’s signature 1ST gold foil design and Madison’s minimalist Acolytes symbol. No two cards are alike, yet the consistent gold foil framing creates a sense of cohesion that shines when the deck is in motion.

Every card is a miniature masterpiece, transforming a functional deck into an art gallery. Additionally, the deck includes two special gold-foil ad cards and a MELT gaff card, blending art with utility for magical performances.

The 1ST x MADISON LIONS DEN Playing Cards complement the Curators deck with their bold design featuring the same 1ST gold foil stamp and Acolytes frame. While appearing as a standard deck, it’s specifically crafted to function as an Advocate Pocket Index. This unique tool enables performers to discreetly and effortlessly produce any freely named playing card.

Together, these decks unlock creative potential for magic, allowing integration of artistic storytelling and sleight-of-hand. The included CURATORS Advocate Masterclass teaches the setup and mastery of the Advocate Pocket Index, unlocking the decks' full potential. 

With intricate designs, stunning Renaissance art, and cutting-edge functionality, the Curators Collection is a perfect fusion of form and function for magicians and card enthusiasts alike. Available from Madison's online store for $78.