A few months ago I told you about the Insignia decks, a new idea by Brent Braun (The Magic Firm) to produce the most famous cards in a different format. After the success obtained in the first campaign with the white and black decks Brent has just launched the new campaign: BICYCLE INSIGNIA RED AND BLUE. Offered as an unlocked stretch goal in the previous campaign, the blue and red decks represent the most traditional vision of…
Dire Multiverse is a world created by a small group of talented enthusiasts who tell stories through different platforms (audio-dramas, board games, multimedia storytelling, video games, …) to offer a unique and immersive experience in a world of fantasy, adventure and mystery. As a complement to these contents, they have decided to produce a deck of cards: DIRE MULTIVERSE. The cards are inspired by an adventure called “Riot of Color” that takes place in a modern world with different dimensions…
One of the most successful card designs by Stephen W. Brandt (Swabbed Decks) was the Clockwork Empire City deck. After its distribution a few days ago, the positive feedback on the result have led the artist to revisit the concept and launch a new campaign: CLOCKWORK LA VILLE LUMIERE. Produced under the new seal fig. 23, this deck offers a completely different illustration approach to its predecessor and is inspired by Art-Nouveau style. This modern vision of art in Europe (specifically in France)…
Born in the deep ocean a new deck arises: DEEP SEA. Alicher Baynazarov, a talented graphic designer based in Belgium, has been inspired by underwater life to create a deck that combines complete customization with very clean minimalist designs. All graphic elements have been redesigned to offer us a different and charming deck. Fantastic characters decorate the court cards while the aces are represented with aquatic animals that blend in with the suit shapes. The symmetrical…
Among all the international festivals, the traditional Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico is undoubtedly one of the most popular for its depth, its beauty and its color. This celebration has been the inspiration for a wide number of decks but none of them had come from the heart of its roots: Mexico … until now! thanks to EL REINO DE LOS MUERTOS: EXPERT EDITION. Born from the passion for a well done job and looking for a change through…
Rhys Bright (BrightDewsignHouse) is a versatile and talented artist. His works as an illustrator and 3D designer have allowed him to collaborate with important companies. Due to his love for cardistry and using his very personal and careful style, Rhys has decided to make a foray into playing cards design with the HIPSTER SANTA deck. Hipster Santa is a character who has already appeared in Rhys Bright’s previous works and who inspires a Christmas themed deck of cards. The artist…
Siavash Mortazavi (aka Sia) is a software developer who is living the classic dream of turning an idea into a unique deck. After becoming an avid collector and backer of playing cards projects, he has taken his passion to the next step creating his first personal project: LIGHT ROAST. After several months of work, Sia has brought minimalism to its maximum essence by designing a deck of cards in which basic geometry is the protagonist. Fully customized suit symbols are…
In September 2012, Max Playing Cards talked for the first time about a deck inspired by the famous Cthulhu myth from Lovecraft novels (which later appeared in many other productions). The company in charge of the launch was also (in that moment) new to the playing cards design world: Albino Dragon. That project raised almost $100,000 and became the beginning of Erik Dahlman’s successful playing cards adventure, with dozens of decks produced and a fantastic reputation in the card business….
Among the precious stones, jade stands out for its veneration in the most ancestral cultures. The etymology of its name in Spanish already highlights its healing properties. Its use in utensils, beads and weapons for thousands of years has made this gem an object of enormous value that also attracts good luck. All its beneficial and magical properties have inspired the BICYCLE JADE Playing Cards. Gambler’s Warehouse has released the latest deck designed by Shapeshifters, the masters of blending 2D and…
A few months ago I depicted The Box and Line deck and its creator, Steven Summers, a filmmaker with two decades of experience in a constant search for new creative challenges. Although his deck wasn’t funded, Steve strikes back with a new project: WAR MOVIES. This is the first time that I write about a non-playing cards project, but it obviously has playing cards. I mean, in this campaign, Steve tries to collect funds to make a documentary in which…