Introducing the ultimate pack of 3D playing cards. This deck features 54 unique 3D Shark images that jump out in high resolution lenticular 3D. We are passionate about creating the highest quality lenticular products in the world, and think this will be our best yet! The Artgame is best known for the 3D bookmarks that we sell worldwide. When compared to bookmarks the Shark Cards require 50 times the artwork and 30 times the lens material, but only retail for 4 times the price. Through Kickstarter we are pushing ahead, as we want to create something spectacular that will become a timeless collectible. Your pledge will let us bring some magic and awesomeness into the world that wouldn't be possible without your help. All card images are printed in cutting edge lenticular 3D, giving you over an inch of depth in the thickness of a standard playing card. All without the need for special equipment or viewing techniques. One of the hardest things to do is show off the effect of 3D lenticular printing in 2D formats, So far we have used animated GIFs to try to give a simulation of the 3D card art.Here are some more 3D examples Stereograms are a classic way of viewing 3D images, there are two ways to view them. Cross-eyed viewing, where you cross your eyes while looking at the image until the left and right images combine to make a 3D one. Parallel viewing, where you look through the image, unfocusing your eyes until the two images combine to make a 3D one. We have provided dots above the images to use as reference points for viewing. Use whichever technique works best for you

Introducing the ultimate pack of 3D playing cards. This deck features 54 unique 3D Shark images that jump out in high resolution lenticular 3D. We are passionate about creating the highest quality lenticular products in the world, and think this will be our best yet! The Artgame is best known for the 3D bookmarks that we sell worldwide. When compared to bookmarks the Shark Cards require 50 times the artwork and 30 times the lens material, but only retail for 4 times the price. Through Kickstarter we are pushing ahead, as we want to create something spectacular that will become a timeless collectible. Your pledge will let us bring some magic and awesomeness into the world that wouldn't be possible without your help. All card images are printed in cutting edge lenticular 3D, giving you over an inch of depth in the thickness of a standard playing card. All without the need for special equipment or viewing techniques. One of the hardest things to do is show off the effect of 3D lenticular printing in 2D formats, So far we have used animated GIFs to try to give a simulation of the 3D card art.Here are some more 3D examples Stereograms are a classic way of viewing 3D images, there are two ways to view them. Cross-eyed viewing, where you cross your eyes while looking at the image until the left and right images combine to make a 3D one. Parallel viewing, where you look through the image, unfocusing your eyes until the two images combine to make a 3D one. We have provided dots above the images to use as reference points for viewing. Use whichever technique works best for you

This deck is identical to the very limited official 52 Plus Joker Club edition for 2014 (of which there were 500). The difference with this deck is that the cards have gold foil instead of silver, and this was printed in much larger quantities. Also, the tuck case on this deck is side loading, whereas the very limited deck had a thick cardboard clamshell tuck.

Images for every card can be seen at www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/5thLaurel.html

Designed and inspired by 5th & Laurel, a historic building in San Diego, California dating back to 1965.

Each playing card box is made of soft but sturdy off-white stock, letterpressed with cobalt blue and warm gold foil — reminiscent of the California ocean with a modern design.

100% Custom Faces

A signature geometric pattern adorns the box and back design. It's 52 bits ofvisual eye candy — especially when fanned or shuffled. Every card features a custom design, front and back.

The 4 suits of this deck symbolize 4 long time battling kingdoms.

Each suit is an entire world of kings, queens, warriors, and legends. This deck of cards is filled with unique natures, heroic deeds, stories, and culture. The Illustrations of this new deck expresses four unique worlds through color and rhythm.

In this campaign we present you 2 decks with both the same faces but alternative backs and tuck cases. Great for your favorite 2 deck card games. The black deck is the "Artist" edition and has a one way back and the blue is the "Players" edition and has a two way back.

Features:

Printed by USPCC on Poker Size Classic Stock

Traditional Cut with Embossed Finish (Air-Cushion)

Unique Original Art On Every Card (Semi-Transformation)

Gold Ink On Cards & Box

Matte Tuck Case with Foil (Stretch Goals)

Limited Edition Print (~1,000 of black & ~2,500 of blue)

Produced & Distributed by PlayingCardDecks.com

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playingcarddecks/5th-kingdom-semi-transformation-playing-cards-print-by-uspcc

2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Rookie Deck'

The 4 suits of this deck symbolize 4 long time battling kingdoms.

Each suit is an entire world of kings, queens, warriors, and legends. This deck of cards is filled with unique natures, heroic deeds, stories, and culture. The Illustrations of this new deck expresses four unique worlds through color and rhythm.

In this campaign we present you 2 decks with both the same faces but alternative backs and tuck cases. Great for your favorite 2 deck card games. The black deck is the "Artist" edition and has a one way back and the blue is the "Players" edition and has a two way back.

Features:

Printed by USPCC on Poker Size Classic Stock

Traditional Cut with Embossed Finish (Air-Cushion)

Unique Original Art On Every Card (Semi-Transformation)

Gold Ink On Cards & Box

Matte Tuck Case with Foil (Stretch Goals)

Limited Edition Print (~1,000 of black & ~2,500 of blue)

Produced & Distributed by PlayingCardDecks.com

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playingcarddecks/5th-kingdom-semi-transformation-playing-cards-print-by-uspcc

This playing card deck was supplied with the uncut sheet called A Tribute To Vernon where the deck was signed and numbered and was meant to serve as the certificate for the uncut sheet.  Also includes placard and pouch.

Also see http://www.portfolio52.com/node/89287

Created in collaboration with artist Dan Frederickson,, each uncut sheet, measuring 22 x 26.5 inches, features Ross Bertram’s photo of Vernon, reimagined through the text of The Expert at The Card Table. The reverse, playing cards one through fifty-two, is a reproduction of the Bee® brand deck Erdnase would have used at the turn of the century. Each uncut sheet is paired with a signed and numbered certificate in the form of a deck of cards. Additionally included are a museum-grade placard, letter pressed and fit for a gallery, and a playing card featuring a facsimile of Vernon’s signature and his age old mantra: “be natural.” Join us as we invite you to hang history on the wall - a true work of art and a constant source of inspiration. Signed and numbered edition of 500.

NOTE - The front of the uncut sheet has standard deck faces and the uncut was meant to show the back which in uncut form has this portrait, as a result the uncut back is considered the front for this entry.

Also see http://www.portfolio52.com/node/89286

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/305-absinthe/ Absinthe - the Green Fairy of spirits, has long been associated with the bohemian lifestyle, with famous drinkers including Picasso, Van Gogh, Hemingway, Oscar Wilde and Toulouse-Lautrec. These cards embody the allure of the emerald drink, the hallucinogenic haze, sugar crystals in the night, the Ace of Spades modelled after the filigree of the absinthe spoon. With its heavy embossing and text that pokes fun at itself, even the box appears to have had a few drinks. Originally printed for the Prohibition Box Set, the Absinthe Version 2 deck has been tweaked slightly to keep the integrity in design, whilst also allowing you to own more than one deck, without having to buy multiple Prohibition sets. This deck is too cool for display, it has to be shown off...

Inspiration for our new deck, we proudly present to you Ace Treasure Pirates. . The bravest pirates search for the special treasure in an unknown island, this treasure is protected by its original owners the cursed Undead Pirates. All the Pirates unite in one beautifully illustrated deck which will once again allow four lucky backers to be immortalised as jokers. We have dressed our pirates in with their suits, such as the Queen of hearts having a heart shaped eyepatch and heart shaped corset, Diamond suit Queen, King and Jack dressed in lots of diamond jewellery to King of spades having a spade shaped eyepatch and a spade shaped hook for a hand. There are lots of details you will be notice more and more when you are playing with them. We really wish they bring you a lot of enjoyment. Perfect for card collectors, magicians and art lovers this unique deck looks great both displayed and in use. Become the Pirate joker in the deck! This deck will include four special joker cards representing each card suit by our backer. We are proud to present for your enjoyment Ace Treasure Pirates playing cards. If you scroll down to view the cards we are sure you will see just why we think you will love them!

Inspiration for our new deck, we proudly present to you Ace Treasure Pirates. . The bravest pirates search for the special treasure in an unknown island, this treasure is protected by its original owners the cursed Undead Pirates. All the Pirates unite in one beautifully illustrated deck which will once again allow four lucky backers to be immortalised as jokers. We have dressed our pirates in with their suits, such as the Queen of hearts having a heart shaped eyepatch and heart shaped corset, Diamond suit Queen, King and Jack dressed in lots of diamond jewellery to King of spades having a spade shaped eyepatch and a spade shaped hook for a hand. There are lots of details you will be notice more and more when you are playing with them. We really wish they bring you a lot of enjoyment. Perfect for card collectors, magicians and art lovers this unique deck looks great both displayed and in use. Become the Pirate joker in the deck! This deck will include four special joker cards representing each card suit by our backer. We are proud to present for your enjoyment Ace Treasure Pirates playing cards. If you scroll down to view the cards we are sure you will see just why we think you will love them!

These deck of cards will have artwork of modern jets and aircraft. The inspiration was to create a deck of cards unlike other cards, our Kings and Queens are B-2 Bomber and SR-71. The Jokers are the A-10 and F-22.

From design studio Turnstyle comes a custom deck of playing cards inspired by the magical and surreal world of Wonderland. Beware the Queen of Hearts!

Steve originally submitted this deck for us after he created it is a promotional piece for his son's elementary school's stage production of Alice in Wonderland. After falling in love with the deck, we approached Steve to launch this stunning promotional deck into a produced campaign, with a portion of the proceeds going to Loyal Heights Elementary School.

These limited edition playing cards, designed by Turnstyle, are inspired by Lewis Caroll’s classic fairy tale Alice in Wonderland. Modern styling combined with lavish Art Nouveau/Art Deco ornamentation transport us down the rabbit hole to a surreal world presided over by the Queen of Hearts. Iconic quotes from the story are peppered throughout the deck and on the tuck box. Court cards feature typographic royals with custom suit symbols as crowns. Attention to typographical nuances, including a bespoke “double” typeface, are evocative of the mysterious parallel worlds of both Wonderland and cardistry—where sleight of hand means that what you see is not necessarily what you get. The original DeckStarter page can be viewed at: https://web.archive.org/web/20160322142552/https://deckstarter.tilt.com/alice-in-wonderland-playing-cards

From design studio Turnstyle comes a custom deck of playing cards inspired by the magical and surreal world of Wonderland. Beware the Queen of Hearts!

Steve originally submitted this deck for us after he created it is a promotional piece for his son's elementary school's stage production of Alice in Wonderland. After falling in love with the deck, we approached Steve to launch this stunning promotional deck into a produced campaign, with a portion of the proceeds going to Loyal Heights Elementary School.

These limited edition playing cards, designed by Turnstyle, are inspired by Lewis Caroll’s classic fairy tale Alice in Wonderland. Modern styling combined with lavish Art Nouveau/Art Deco ornamentation transport us down the rabbit hole to a surreal world presided over by the Queen of Hearts. Iconic quotes from the story are peppered throughout the deck and on the tuck box. Court cards feature typographic royals with custom suit symbols as crowns. Attention to typographical nuances, including a bespoke “double” typeface, are evocative of the mysterious parallel worlds of both Wonderland and cardistry—where sleight of hand means that what you see is not necessarily what you get.

The original DeckStarter page can be viewed at: https://web.archive.org/web/20160322142552/https://deckstarter.tilt.com/alice-in-wonderland-playing-cards

We left Africa on foot many millennia ago and traversed the continents. The seas kept pace with our ambitions, and our thirst for exploration guided us forward, or more so survival. Then came the bloody wars, and ages of prosperity and calm, but there was one land that taunted our efforts, that was the sky above.

Great minds like Leonardo designed incredible machines that alas never took to the skies. But our desire unrequited, we paced on, trying to conquer the infallible.

Though finally, we built mechanical marvels to traverse the heavens and beyond, our ancestors dreamt big in their minds and spun great tales of mighty heroes who made air their companion as we do thoughts.

Alis Luminis or "Wings of Light" is a hand-drawn playing card deck in celebration of these mighty heroes from yesteryears.

Wings inspired the tuck box, with the magical, gentle butterfly adorning the back and the mighty Peryton reigning the front. The artist illustrated this beautiful hand-drawn deck, over a period of one and a half years, meticulously crafting it with her dedication and love.

Gold Foiling and Embossing on Tucks.

Embossed Peryton design and writing on the front.

Embossed Butterfly design on the back.

Embossed gold-rim on the front and back.

Metallic Gold Ink on 52 Poker Size Cards - Front and Back.

Printed by NPCC in 310 gsm Premium German Linen Card Stock.

Fulfillment and shipping done by NPCC worldwide with individual tracking numbers

Every face card is digitally hand-drawn by the artist including Aces and Jokers.

Unique custom pips for each deck.

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oldgravity/alis-luminis-playing-card-deck

2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Tuck'

Amazons Spartans is the first deck from the new series, created by Sviatoslav Pashchuk. Although I have completed 5 projects on Kickstarter, this is the first deck to be printed by USPCC. Therefore, the quality of card performance must be of the highest standard.

The work on the design and art of this deck took almost a year. The idea of ​​making a deck dedicated to the Amazons arised a long time ago because these women warriors were a real historical fact. When creating the heroines, I did not try to strictly adhere to any rigorous historical reconstructions and costumes, but tried to imagine how beautiful these ancient warriors could have been. However, the characters' costumes and weapons are almost authentic. I made every effort to get really high quality cards and boxes, the most meticulous detailing and decoration. Found my true inspiration in the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Art History Museum) near the Amazons Sarcophagus.

The tuck box has its own insignia - it has the symbols of the shield and the spear, the minimal architectural components, as well as the Latin expressions of that era.

This deck will be the first in series of female Amazons. So far, the next two decks will be dedicated to Amazons Samurais and Amazons Vikings. This deck has 2 editions - Ephebes and Ephoros. Ephoros edition is the stretch goal - when unlocked you can choose any edition in your pledges.

Main features:

Printed by USPCC

Golden, Green and Black foils on the tuck box

Embossing on the tuck box

Custom Tuck Box, cards and back

Linen Finish

Classic Paper

Ephoros Edition Deck as a goal

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2115236027/amazons-spartans-playing-cards-0

Amazons Spartans is the first deck from the new series, created by Sviatoslav Pashchuk. Although I have completed 5 projects on Kickstarter, this is the first deck to be printed by USPCC. Therefore, the quality of card performance must be of the highest standard.

The work on the design and art of this deck took almost a year. The idea of ​​making a deck dedicated to the Amazons arised a long time ago because these women warriors were a real historical fact. When creating the heroines, I did not try to strictly adhere to any rigorous historical reconstructions and costumes, but tried to imagine how beautiful these ancient warriors could have been. However, the characters' costumes and weapons are almost authentic. I made every effort to get really high quality cards and boxes, the most meticulous detailing and decoration. Found my true inspiration in the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Art History Museum) near the Amazons Sarcophagus.

The tuck box has its own insignia - it has the symbols of the shield and the spear, the minimal architectural components, as well as the Latin expressions of that era.

This deck will be the first in series of female Amazons. So far, the next two decks will be dedicated to Amazons Samurais and Amazons Vikings. This deck has 2 editions - Ephebes and Ephoros. Ephoros edition is the stretch goal - when unlocked you can choose any edition in your pledges.

Main features:

Printed by USPCC

Golden, Green and Black foils on the tuck box

Embossing on the tuck box

Custom Tuck Box, cards and back

Linen Finish

Classic Paper

Ephoros Edition Deck as a goal

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2115236027/amazons-spartans-playing-cards-0 Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/290-spartans_amazons

The American Frontier Deck is a premium playing card deck inspired by wildlife illustrations of the late 19th century.  Created from Will Pitney's original pen & ink illustrations, each design maintains classic, hand-drawn characteristics.  Featuring the era-appropriate Bicycle® logo from the original 1895 "Expert Back". Bicycle® brand is printed by The United States Playing Card Company established in 1867.

 

scans of each card can be seen at http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Frontier1.html

The American Frontier Deck is a premium playing card deck inspired by wildlife illustrations of the late 19th century.  Created from Will Pitney's original pen & ink illustrations, each design maintains classic, hand-drawn characteristics.  Featuring the era-appropriate Bicycle® logo from the original 1895 "Expert Back". Bicycle® brand is printed by The United States Playing Card Company established in 1867.

scans of every card can be seen here :

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Frontier2.html