Ono, an inhabitant of Mino (says an ancient Japanese legend of A.D. 545), spent the seasons longing for his ideal of female beauty. He met her one evening on a vast moor and married her. Simultaneously with the birth of their son, Ono’s dog was delivered of a pup which as it grew up became more and more hostile to the lady of the moors. She begged her husband to kill it, but he refused. At last one day the dog attacked her so furiously that she lost courage, resumed vulpine shape, leaped over a fence and fled. “You may be a fox”, Ono called after her, “but you are the mother of my son and I love you. Come back when you please; you will always be welcome”. So every evening she stole back and slept in his arms.

Excerpt from Come and Sleep by the monk Kyoukai, 9th century AD

Sumi Playing Cards – Kitsune is Card Experiment's 2nd collaboration with ToKMR Graphics following our highly successful

In Kitsune, we continue to translate and transform the traditional Japanese tattoo art form of Wabori into playing card style, retaining as well as enhancing many of the interesting and delightful features we had in Sumi Playing Cards. The focus of Kitsune centers around the fox spirit, a staple in Japanese folklore. We scoured many different sources of folktales, stories and myths about fox spirits and selected a few well-known ones as sources of inspiration for the characters in the court cards. Kistune continues to serve as a homage to Wabori and faithfully represents the visual nuances and quality that is the hallmark of Japanese traditional tattoo once again, creating a visual playing card masterpiece like no other, a masterpiece that weaves fantastical stories of begone time with modern playing card aesthetics.

Illustrated by ToK, Illustrator & Graphic designer based in Japan and edited by Card Experiment based in Hong Kong.

Fully custom pips & courts.

Cards printed by the United States Playing Card Company. Made in USA.

Craft Edition Tuck cases made of Premium Cotton Gmund Paper from Germany.

Letterpressed ink/metallic foiled tuck cases for Craft Edition produced and assembled in Hong Kong.

Multilevel Embossed tuck cases.

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cardexperiment/sumi-playing-cards-kitsune

This custom deck of hand-drawn playing cards features legendary Valkyries from Old Norse Mythology. Sixteen individual Valkyries are represented, including Brynhild, Gunnr, and Rangrid “The Shield Destroyer”. The back of the card has a hand-drawn depiction of Sigurd fighting the dragon Fafnir, similar in style to the depiction in the Hylestad Stave Church woodwork. The deck includes an information card that identifies the Valkyries in this deck. Illustrated by Tim Lord.

• A custom deck of playing cards featuring legendary Valkyries from Old Norse Myth.
• Sixteen individual Valkyries are represented, including Brynhild, Gunnr, and Rangrid “The Shield Destroyer”.
• Hand-drawn artwork, unique custom face cards, and custom pips.
• 52 cards plus two unique jokers, one double backed card and a card identifying all the Valkyries.
• Linen finish, Crushed USPCC Premium (Bee) stock with a Traditional Cut.
• Made in the USA by the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC)

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/558-gent_supply_bicycle_valkyrie

This custom deck of playing cards features The Fae (“Fairies”). Two suits represent The Seelie Fae, including Queen Titania, Robin Goodfellow “Puck,” Pixies, Brownies, and more. The other two suits represent The Unseelie Fae, including The Erlking, Queen Mab, a Red Cap, Cait Sith, and others. Gustavo Borboa illustrated this deck.

• A custom deck of playing cards featuring beings from the Realm of The Fae.
• Creatures and being from both the Seelie and Unseelie Courts of Faerie.
• Linen finish, Crushed USPCC Premium (Bee) stock with a Traditional Cut.
• Hand-drawn artwork, unique custom face cards, and custom pips.
• Fifty-two cards plus two unique jokers, one double backed card, and a card identifying all the Fae. Made in the USA by the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC)

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/401-gent_supply_bicycle_fae

Cited from Project K9 Hero website: https://projectk9hero.org/collections/new-arrivals/products/15-donation-project-k-9-hero-commemorative-playing-cards-by-bicycle For only a $15 Donation, we will send you our “Project K-9 Hero Commemorative Playing Cards by Bicycle.” These cards are a great way of showing your support for a cause protecting those retired K-9 Heroes that protected our communities and our nation. The Project K-9 Hero Commemorative Playing Cards by Bicycle feature the original artwork of professional scratchboard artist Allie Raines. Allie generously donated all of the scratchboard portraits of our heroes that you see on these cards and we're forever grateful. We appreciate your donation and your willingness to help raise awareness for our cause by being an advocate for retired K-9 Heroes. Thank you for your support!

A themed limited edition Bicycle poker size deck for all your playing card needs. Makes a great gift for the Bee lover in your life or anyone who appreciates great design. Our last deck in this series sold out quickly so don't miss out! Printed by USPCC on classic stock Traditional cut & Air-Cushion finish Art by Artur Rajch Produced by Will Roya 2 gaff cards (double back & double face) Limited edition of 200 Gilded orange 2020 release

Made in the U.S.A. The Jubilee deck was first introduced by Russell Morgan & Co in 1895 and was part of 303 series, now back in this gorgeous new Bicycle release. Experience the superior quality and performance of Bicycle's Air Cushion Finish - our proprietary embossing process for unmatched card playability; allowing them to glide smoother, shuffle easier, and last longer.

A themed limited edition Bicycle poker size deck for all your playing card needs. Makes a great gift for the Bee lover in your life or anyone who appreciates great design.

Printed by USPCC on Classic Stock

Traditional Cut & Air-Cushion Finish

Art by Artur Rajch

Produced by Will Roya

2 Gaff Cards (Double Back & Double Face)

Limited Edition of 1,000 Each

2020 Release

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/101-bicycle_beekeeper Note: Only backs are different between black and orange variants

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.

Deck Features:

56 striking Playing Cards manufactured on Quality Bicycle® Stock Paper using the same processes as the world's leading playing card.

Custom Face Cards, Court Cards, Jokers and Tuck-Box

Printing by the United States Playing Card Company

Bicycle® Branded

Collector's Limited Edition – 2500 decks will be printed

Air Cushion Finish

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/308247697/bicycle-jade-playing-cards-printed-by-uspcc Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/30-bicycle_jade

The Bicycle® Fyrebird deck brings the heat with fire inspired colors, a gold foil accented tuck, and a custom card back. Classic Air-Cushion ® Finish Easy shuffling and optimum slide performance Printed with non-toxic, plant-based inks Premium foil packaging Fully customized suits, faces, and card backs Fully recyclable playing cards Perfect for Game Nights, Cardistry, Magic, and Playing Card Collections Made in the USA Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/266-bicycle_fyrebird

A grasshopper themed limited edition Bicycle poker size deck suitable for all your playing card needs. Makes a great gift for the grasshopper lover in your life or for anyone who appreciates great design. Previous decks in the critter series sold out quickly so don't miss out!

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1065-bicycle_grasshopper_light_dark

A grasshopper themed limited edition Bicycle poker size deck suitable for all your playing card needs. Makes a great gift for the grasshopper lover in your life or for anyone who appreciates great design. Previous decks in the critter series sold out quickly so don't miss out!

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1065-bicycle_grasshopper_light_dark

Bicycle Marquis playing cards feature a luxurious intricate design that evokes the feeling of the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s. The intricate tuck case is printed on a gorgeous uncoated plum-colored stock for an ultra-premium feel. The design features the Bicycle logo and other text in stunning holographic foil, all accented by intricate filigree in a stunning gold foil. The tuck case and card back design is based on Andrew Dougherty’s Cruiser No. 96 deck that was first printed in the early 1900s.

Bicycle Marquis playing card custom court cards are truly works of art. Restored from the court cards used in the 1896 New Era playing cards the Bicycle Marquis playing card court cards have been recolored to match the aesthetic of the tuck case and card back. The historical references in this deck make it perfect for any card collector or enthusiast. It will look gorgeous on a bookshelf or coffee table when not in use. Made in the USA.

All Bicycle playing cards are made with Bicycle’s classic Air Cushion finish. This is what gives Bicycle playing cards a linen-like feel, and allows the cards to glide smoothly off of one another during shuffling, dealing, and handling.

These Bicycle Playing Cards are not only a beautiful statement piece on your coffee table, but are also perfect for playing your favorite card games - from Rummy to Spoons Spades to Euchre, Hearts to Blackjack, and hundreds of others.

Courts from New Era no. 46

https://www.wopc.co.uk/usa/uspcc/new-era-46

Full card scans available at: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1206-bicycle_marquis

An ant themed limited edition Bicycle poker size deck suitable for all your playing card needs. Makes a great gift for the ant lover in your life or anyone who appreciates great design. Previous decks in the insect series sold out quickly so don't miss out! Please note gilding may wear off with regular use. Printed by USPCC on Classic Stock Red is Gilded Red & Black is Gilded Gold Traditional Cut & Air-Cushion Finish 2 Gaff Cards (Double Back & Double Face) Limited Edition of 300 Each Art by Artur Rajch Produced by Will Roya 2021 Release

A Halloween themed deck created by Yasuyuki Honne.

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1035-bicycle_trojan_war

A fully custom deck based on the famous war from Greek mythology. The classical design features characters from the Trojan War on the court cards and aces. 2 information cards are included as the key to the characters and you could also use these cards as extra jokers or trump cards. Metallic inks on the cards and tuck case makes them a delight to handle for games, magic tricks, and cardistry. A great deck for any use or to just add to your collection. Printed by USPCC on Classic Stock Traditional Cut Standard Poker Size Air-Cushion Embossed Finish 52 Cards & 2 Jokers 2 Information Cards Custom Numbered Seal Limited Edition of 2,500 Designed by Juniardi Satyanagara Produced by Will Roya 2021 Release