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Bicycle Machine56 Playing Cards by Runit Decks

Wow! The third released by Runit Decks! Bicycle Machine56 Playing Cards is a fully customized cyberpunk-themed deck produced by RunIt Decks in collaboration with Indonesian design label Machine56. Founded by Rajaya Yogaswara, Machine56 is internationally recognized for its futuristic techwear aesthetics, bold typography, and graphic-heavy cyberpunk designs, bringing its distinctive visual identity into the world of playing cards.

Built around a clean white base accented with sharp black and red details, the deck presents a prototype-inspired vision of advanced cyber-mechanical design. The numbered cards feature futuristic symbols, modular graphics, and high-contrast suit arrangements that resemble interface systems, warning markers, and technical schematics drawn from a cyberpunk universe.

The court cards expand the concept further through large-scale triptych illustrations. When arranged together, the courts form interconnected cyberpunk robot artworks, creating a sense of world-building and visual continuity across the deck while rewarding collectors with hidden larger compositions.

The tuck box is centered around Machine56’s iconic G2 helmet, presented as a mech-inspired prototype unit surrounded by industrial graphic elements. The packaging continues the deck’s futuristic aesthetic with detailed mechanical artwork and a clean, technical presentation.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company with the signature Air-Cushion Finish, Bicycle Machine56 are available in Black and White colorway and combines bold cyberpunk design language, resulting in a striking collectible that bridges playing cards, streetwear culture, and futuristic graphic art.

Available now for $16.50 from Runit Decks.

Bicycle Paper Royals Red Riding Hood Playing Cards

Bicycle Paper Royals Red Riding Hood Playing Cards is the 19th deck produced by RunIt Decks, featuring original artwork by Singapore-based artists and toy designers WINNIEYIPPIE and VYNC. Expanding their Paper Royals universe, the deck reimagines the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood through a playful, comic-inspired narrative filled with humour, role-swapping, and imaginative storytelling.

The deck follows the adventures of the duo’s signature characters, BBG and Vee5, as they take turns playing both Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. One half of the deck presents Vee5 as Red Riding Hood and BBG as the wolf, while the other reverses the roles, creating two interconnected versions of the same story. As the cards are explored, collectors uncover a sequence of illustrated scenes featuring forest adventures, playful chases, disguises, and unexpected twists.

Designed as a miniature storybook, each card captures a unique moment in the narrative, allowing the deck to be enjoyed both as a functional pack of playing cards and as an illustrated visual journey. The dual-sided storytelling structure encourages discovery, with both narratives meeting through a cleverly designed central visual composition.

The custom tuck box continues the concept with a dual-front design, displaying each character in both of their story roles. Finished with a subtle texture inspired by Bicycle’s Air-Cushion Finish, the packaging reinforces the deck’s playful and tactile character.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on premium Bicycle stock with the signature Air-Cushion Finish, Bicycle Paper Royals Red Riding Hood combines high-quality handling with whimsical storytelling, making it a charming collectible for playing card enthusiasts, art toy fans, and lovers of illustrated fairy tales. 

Available from Runit Decks for $16.50.

Bicycle Cycle of Venus Playing Cards by RunIt Decks



Bicycle Cycle of Venus Playing Cards is the 18th deck produced by RunIt Decks, featuring original artwork by acclaimed UK artist Jon-Paul Kaiser. Inspired by Japanese visual aesthetics and the symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac, this beautiful deck follows the character of Venus as she transforms through the twelve animals of the zodiac cycle, creating a cohesive narrative across the court cards.

Each court card presents a unique interpretation of Venus, with zodiac animals integrated into her attire, accessories, masks, and overall design. Drawing from influences including folklore, streetwear, tattoo art, and traditional illustration, Kaiser’s distinctive black-and-white style creates bold, character-driven artwork that feels both contemporary and timeless.

The symmetrical back design unites the deck’s themes through an intricate composition of florals, clouds, suit symbols, and ornamental details surrounding a central portrait of Venus. Hidden throughout the design are all twelve zodiac animals, encouraging closer inspection and rewarding collectors with subtle visual discoveries.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on premium Bicycle stock with the signature Air-Cushion Finish, the deck offers a richly detailed and highly collectible interpretation of the Chinese Zodiac. Available from Runit Decks for $16.50.


On Kickstarter, Kingdom of EDEN Playing Cards

 
Now funding on Kickstarter, Kingdom of EDEN is a new fine art playing card series featuring fully custom artwork, original storytelling, and a range of premium collector-focused accessories. Created by The Other Self Studio, the project blends traditional pencil illustration with modern graphic design to build a unique fantasy world centered around the rise and corruption of the fictional Kingdom of Eden.

The narrative follows King Fidibus, whose kingdom is transformed after taking the advice of a mysterious worm hidden inside an apple. As prosperity grows, so do the worms, eventually evolving into serpents and triggering political intrigue, power struggles, and the decline of the kingdom. This story is woven throughout the deck designs, court cards, and accompanying booklet.

The series is available in three editions: Obedience (sandstone), Temptation (black), and Dominion (red), each featuring its own color scheme, back design, and customized Ace artwork. 

The card backs visually depict a king's fingers gradually transforming into worms while reaching for an apple, reflecting the deck's central theme of temptation and corruption.

During the campaign, collectors can also obtain a premium hardbox set containing all three editions, a 50mm brushed-gold Dodonot Coin, and a printed companion booklet that expands on the lore and backstories of the kingdom's characters.

Printed by Printed by WJPC with premium stock and finish. Pledge starts at $25 on Kickstarter.

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