A Haines Patreon Year 3 Playing Cards

A Haines Playing Cards Patreon- Year 3 June marks the start of the third annual cycle of the A. Haines Playing Cards on Patreon. The small family brand from Manchester, England, creates premium quality, vintage-inspired playing cards using only hand-drawn artwork.

Through their Patreon, they bring to life their most exclusive and collectable decks... only available to members. Year 2 saw the creation of the Red Lion deck in both red and blue colourways, originally inspired by old British pub signage and iconography (Red Lion is one of the most popular pub names in the UK). 

The deck is an integration of the mythical Norwood 85 faces- reworked with all original artwork on the tuck, ace of spades, card backs and jokers.

Each year they also create an antique restoration deck for members, the Year 2 restoration was a Chas. Goodall medley featuring some of the most beautiful and iconic designs from the famed British card manufacturer.

Each deck is limited to only 100x units and signed and individually numbered on the tuck by the artist.

If you like what you see, A. Haines is currently welcoming new members for Year 3 (membership having been closed since December 2025) on Patreon where a new set of reward decks will be created and drawn from scratch for members to follow along and receive in their annual reward packs next June. 

El Reino Playing Cards on Kickstarter

El Reino Playing Cards is a fully hand-illustrated custom deck set within a dark medieval kingdom where royalty has fallen under the influence of a mysterious “gold fever.” Kings, Queens, Jacks, and Jokers are depicted with bloodshot eyes, reptilian tongues, and unsettling expressions, creating a distinctive fantasy world that blends gothic storytelling with traditional playing card design.

Created as a passion project that evolved from a simple collaborative Queen of Hearts illustration, El Reino was designed to be both a functional deck and a collectible art piece. 

Every card features original artwork, while the court cards introduce a unique twist: they are intentionally asymmetrical, revealing subtle changes in expressions, gestures, and hidden details when rotated, giving each character two distinct versions of itself.

The deck is kept secure in a dark-themed tuck box printed on premium 300gsm cardstock with a soft-touch matte finish, matching the atmosphere of the deck. e richly illustrated characters beyond the deck itself.

Printed by WJPC on premium 330gsm German Black Core stock with a Butter Glossy finish and comes standard with gilded edges across the entire edition. Pledge starts at $17 on Kickstarter. Also, additional oversized art prints based on the court cards are also available during the campaign.

Deck View: Bicycle Sea King Playing Cards

Ocean. Royalty. Turquoise.

Bicycle Sea King brings an underwater-inspired twist to the classic Bicycle formula. Released in 2012, the deck features richly detailed card backs in shades of turquoise, deep blue, and gold, centered around a regal Sea King motif surrounded by flowing kelp-like patterns.

The custom design extends throughout the deck, with metallic-style gold accents incorporated into the pips and indices, while the standard courts are recolored to match the oceanic palette. The Ace of Spades receives a custom treatment, combining the traditional Bicycle spade with nautical-themed artwork and decorative detailing. A subtle gold watermark pattern appears across the card faces, further reinforcing the deck’s aquatic theme.

The foil-stamped and embossed tuck box mirrors the artwork found within, featuring gold foil highlights and elegant sea-inspired ornamentation. The deck also includes standard Bicycle Jokers, an advertising card, and a double-backer. While largely traditional in structure, Sea King stands out through its distinctive color scheme and detailed artwork, making it a memorable entry in Bicycle’s themed deck lineup.

Printed by USPCC with Air-Cushion Finish, 

Kingdoms On Four Paws Luxury Playing Cards

Kingdoms On Four Paws Playing Cards is an emotionally driven deck celebrating the bond between humans and dogs, reframing traditional playing cards as a tribute to canine companions who are portrayed as noble figures within a “royal court.”

In this fully custom 52-card deck by SixtyFourPlayingCards, the standard court cards are reimagined as beautifully illustrated dogs of different breeds, each chosen to represent traits such as loyalty, courage, wisdom, playfulness, and companionship. 

The Jokers further emphasize the theme with expressive canine characters that highlight the joy and personality dogs bring into everyday life.

The packaging features a luxury presentation with gold foiling and a high-quality custom tuck box, reinforcing its collector-grade positioning. 

The deck is designed as both a functional playing card set and a commemorative collectible, intended for game nights, magic, display, or personal tribute. It is printed on premium German linen stock, Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.