Hi, my name is Edisun Sun. I am a person who is constantly inspired by traditional elements, especially those of the Japanese tradition. No matter if it’s the beautiful vistas, the food or just the Japanese culture in general, I have always been fascinated by the way how fully it has been preserved in the tradition. There are many symbols that one could mention when talking about Japanese culture. Cherry blossoms, kimonos, tea ceremony, they all have a very deep meaning behind them. However, the one that must be the luckiest and happiest must be the Maneki Neko (the Japanese Lucky Cat). Maneki Neko is a traditional cat-shaped decoration, which has been highly esteemed especially in the Edo period more than 400 years ago. This is my first deck of cards and therefore I chose this lucky charm as the theme in the hope of portraying our never-ending pursuit of happiness. Bicycle Maneki Neko has two versions, Blue and Red. The overall style is subtle and beautiful but also manages to show the cat’s cute and mischievous nature. Blue version The specific shade of deep blue is supposed to represent the sea, as we know it from the traditional Ukiyo-e style paintings. The front is adorned with three chubby white cats sitting behind a folding fan with the signature gold koban, a “ten million gold coin” decorating it. The moment you look at the box, you can feel the cordial and welcoming nature of the Maneki Neko, who can become your very personal lucky charm. When you turn the box around, you’ll be greeted by a multitude of lucky cats waving at you. They are drawn in three styles – black, white and mixed. Each of them is a charm of something else and represents a different kind of good wish. All the small details are symbols that I specifically chose for their implications: - The whole box is covered in subtle symbols of wind, which appear very elegant and retro. - You can find a cat holding a Koinobori (a carp-shaped windsock), and also a picture of Mount Fuji, the symbol of health and longevity. - There is another koban golden coin on top of the box, so opening it feels like opening a treasure chest full of lucky cats. - The traditional Japanese tomoe sign is added to the sides, and it represents the power of the Heavens and the Earth. Each of the version is sealed with a sticker, which is also decorated with a lucky cat. The blue version uses a silver sticker, while the red a gold one. The overall style is consistent with the Ukiyo-e style and appears light and easy on the eye.

Memento Mori by Chris Ramsay and Murphys Magic.

Killer Bees are the mutant hybrid of timid European honey bees and their African cousins.  Like all superhero stories, the Killers were introduced to Brazil by mad scientists to help re-populate their diminishing Bee population.  But no-one could contain them... In 1957, 26 swarms escaped quarantine and declared war on the western hemisphere.  Danger lurking in the skies, these villains will stalk their victims for up to 1/2 a mile..  We wanted to capture the darker bodies of these cold-face killers in our deck. Creating a harsh black back with toxic-waste yellow honeycomb spilt on the back.  The black faces display custom pips and hold a sinister simplicity. Like something you'd expect to see on a discarded barrel of methylamine.  Killer Bees are the result of an unsanctioned lab experiment when toxic-waste spilled into a delicate hive of Honey Bees. 

 

scans of every card can be seen at http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/KillerBee.html​

Created in partnership with California based creative studio, DKNG, Red Wheel playing cards is our most anticipated collaboration to date. DKNG, founded in 2005, helps some of the world’s foremost artists and entertainers inspire others through illustration and design.

The Red Wheel deck is as iconic as it is fresh - taking inspiration from the classic Bicycle Rider Back, we are pleased to offer an all new updated look - clean design meets creative personality in each card. We could not be happier to introduce Red Wheel playing cards - a new classic to your collection.

Featuring 54 custom illustrated playing cards printed by the US Playing Card Co. and housed inside a foil-stamped and embossed tuck case.

As of 7 September 2019 only 5500 decks exist per a conversation with the artist Daniel Schneider

The Green Monarch box is uniquely composed of two layers - it’s the most durable tuck case we’ve ever made. Monarch playing cards are Made in the USA on FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests. The cards themselves are printed with vegetable-based inks.

Version One: First Printing- Thick gold band around deck.

Inspired by the classic 90's design.

"When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes duty." - Thomas Jefferson With nothing more than simple keystrokes, shadowy individuals have the keys to rattle the very foundations that powers are built upon. There is a hidden world out there, chaotic and swift, where a universe of information is surreptitiously collected and used as weaponry when the time is right. We rarely catch a glimpse of this world, as it hums along in the underbelly of our society every second. On the surface, we see our lives, our communities, our societies... but under that facade is a torrent of digital information - it has the means to reshape history. The Revolution of tomorrow will be over before society even knows it has begun. It will be executed without angry mobs of protestors, controversial elections, and biased media coverage. With one keystroke, everything could change. Conceived and art-directed by Jason Brumbalow, and illustrated by Abraham Garcia, Revolution Playing Cards was created as an homage to the defiant. So, look deeper, what do you see? What if the key were at your fingertips? What if you could start... a Revolution? Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/883-revolution

Deck features custom, uni-directional card back design. The stripes on the card back are full bleed and can be seen from the side of the deck when stacked. Court cards are modified standard, using the corporate colors of 7-Eleven (green/red/orange). Jokers are Bicycle Standard (one colored, one black-and-white). The deck contains two ad cards for discounted snack foods.

Available at 7-Eleven stores