ZOO 52 Playing Cards by Lunzi & TCC Now on Kickstarter

TCC's ZOO 52 continues the world first introduced in Room 52×52, preserving Lunzi’s warm, hand-drawn style while expanding it into a richer and more imaginative landscape. Born from the idea of mystery and discovery, each deck feels like opening a door to an unknown world, an evolution of the blind-box concept that made Room 52×52 so beloved among collectors.

The journey moves from the abstract space of Room 52×52 into a lush natural paradise. ZOO 52 features 54 animal portraits that magnify the textures of fur, feathers, scales and skin, transforming the details of life into expressive visual language. 

Each illustration is drawn entirely by hand with a dip pen, capturing the animals in their most authentic state... their habits, environments, and the rhythm of their existence, imbued with the artist’s breath and warmth.

A subtle fence motif appears throughout the deck, shifting the viewpoint from human observer to animal perspective, introducing boundaries that shape the world quietly and deliberately. The tuck box and card back design echo each other, creating a cohesive miniature art piece from the moment it’s opened.

The Kickstarter project also continues a playful tradition of hidden stories. Before ZOO 52’s full reveal, an Easter-egg panda appeared at Cardistry-Con China 2025 as a preview of Panda 52, offering an early look at the whimsical energy of the series. 

That same spirit lives on in the various editions, from the Pre-Release deck with gold-foiled interiors to the beloved Panda 52, whose relaxed charm and gentle personality have made it a worldwide favorite. The Gilded Edition adds layered detail with bamboo-inspired green elements, gold accents, and dual-tone edges, limited to just 300 copies.

Pledge starts at $9 on Kickstarter.