MOS Playing Cards Hits 300% Funding Goal!

MOS Playing Cards are meticulously designed by Deck Idea and produced by Wonder Cards. The intriguing decks are inspired by the visual representation of Morse code.

Fully custom, the MOS playing cards set out to become a minimalistic modern design that is also suitable for cardistry and magic.

Inside, the back design features a simple yet effective marking system. Similar to morse code, the marking on the back design works by showing or hiding certain dots on the back of the deck.

For the face cards, all of the pips are custom designed and the court is illustrated in a modern style to fit the overall look of the deck.

The deck is packaged in an embossed gold foil tuck box with no visible branding, providing a non-intrusive subtle luxury mood. The art and its function should speak for themselves.

Three editions are on offer during the campaign, the red, blue, and the recently released dark MOS. Each edition with its own respective tuck box and card back colors.

The decks are printed by Cartamundi with True Linen B9 Finish. Pledge starts at $15 on Kickstarter. 

[post_ad]

Deck View: 1987 (January Edition) Playing Cards

Retro. TV. Pattern.

Produced by 52 Wonders and designed by Alex Matencio of Zalem Industries, the 1987 January Edition playing cards is an intriguing retro-inspired deck. The deck comes with standard face cards with recolored court cards and custom Ace of Spades. The back design is a reminiscence of the test pattern you might see on TV back in the 80's. The deck is packaged in a bold black and white stripe design tuck box.

Printed by Cartamundi and limited to 1000 decks. Available now from 52wonders.com for $19 with FREE worldwide shipping.

[post_ad]

Crafted for Cardistry, Springs Playing Cards by Wonder Cards

Produced by Wonder Cards and designed by the Red Dot Design Award Winner, Laita Studio, Springs Playing Cards are crafted for cardistry and magic in mind.



The deck sports a vibrant green/dark blue colorway with a 3D circular element on the top left and bottom right corner of the card backs. The design element makes for a mesmerizing display and looks good in motion. 

With the exception of the Ace of Spades and Jokers, the faces cards are pretty much standard with an updated color palette on the suits and the court cards. 

Springs playing cards are kept secured in a high-quality tuck box that features a wrap-around circular element design similar to the card back in vibrant blue and green colors. 

Printed by Cartamundi and pledge starts at €10 on Kickstarter.

[post_ad]

5 Things You Did Not Know About Dark Kingdom Playing Cards

Inspired by old engravings and fairy tales about mysterious magic castles with dragons and strange creatures that inhabit them, designer E.Zhade (Instagram: @zhade_evgenia) together with 52 Wonders have created Dark Kingdom Playing Cards. Currently funding on Kickstarter, the dark design alludes to mystery and power with a fascinating backstory. According to the campaign page,

Legend foretells of a foolish king who lost his kingdom to a cunning and evil wizard who was fond of the night and plunged the kingdom into darkness. The people began to spread rumors about this kingdom and other royals wanted to see it for themselves. The magic of the night attracted curious travelers from all ends of the Earth, but once they had seen the magic and beauty of the kingdom they found themselves unable to leave. The mysterious nature of the darkness and the shining stars captivated those who saw it… and they stayed there forever.

Fully custom, the deck features intricate card backs, beautifully illustrated court cards, and a unique Ace of Spades. All face cards have been framed with an ornate border. Here are 5 things you did not know about Dark Kingdom Playing Cards:

1. Number Cards
The design of the number cards is inspired by the 1937 Russian deck "Paleh", which was created by the artist Bazhenov specifically for the world exhibition in Paris. This deck occupies an honorable place in the history of playing cards. Each card is enclosed in a beautiful frame

2. Ace of Clubs 
Gorynych - personifies evil in folk tales and wreaths of Slavs. In different legends, the description of the dragon changes within tales, which is why it is difficult to make an accurate portrait of this character. Generally, the Gorynych is portrayed as a speaking dragon-like creature, with three heads, with a tail and copper claws, which can breathe fire, while releasing smoke from its ears.

3. Jack of Hearts & Queen of Hearts
These are paired cards in the deck, each bares the word “enchanted” on their ribbons, linking them together and symbolizing the love and affection between the two.

4. The Process
Every card was meticulously hand-drawn. The whole process took an exceptionally long time. Each character has its own character and personifies with the word written on their ribbons.

5. Dark Kingdom Custom Guitar
Jim Longley (TC Custom Design) teamed up with Zhade Art to create a guitar design for a beautiful electric guitar. The images were based on the design elements of the back, tuck, suits, and jokers.

Dark Kingdom Playing Card will be printed by Cartamundi on True Linen B9 Slimline paper stock. Available now on Kickstarter and pledge starts at $20 for a single deck.

[post_ad]