Garden of Eden Playing Cards by Vermilion Collection

Inspired by the lush paradise of Abrahamic lore, where humanity’s story began, the Garden of Eden Playing Cards by Vermilion Collection are a captivating blend of art, history, and mysticism.

In the Garden of Eden Playing Cards, artist Mori weaves a tapestry of surrealistic grotesquery, capturing the ethereal essence of life, death, and human desires. The decks feature familiar biblical motifs such as goats, snakes, owls, fountains, flames, trees, thorns, apples, grapes, and skeletons. Each card tells a visual tale, a sequential narrative resonating with the Edenic vision.

Contained within the collector’s box are two distinct decks: “Garden of Eden” and “Lost Paradise.” These decks, when combined, create a harmonious visual journey that mirrors the innocent beauty and eventual fall of humanity.

The court cards, in particular, unfold a story, embodying the sequential tale of Edenic vision. With meticulous attention to detail, Mori brings to life a deck that goes beyond the ordinary.

Printed by KSPCC, this mystical set is available for pre-order, with shipping scheduled for late February. Available for $20 from the Vermilion store.

On Kickstarter, Echo of God Cthulhu Mythos Playing Cards

The Echo of God Cthulhu Mythos Playing Cards is a chilling deck that delves into the heart of 

Lovecraftian horror. This Kickstarter project is a collaborative effort between Vermilion Collection and Silver Key Society, known for their dedication to creating Cthulhu-themed products.

Inside, you’ll find meticulously crafted illustrations, each a sinister denizen of the Cthulhu Mythos. Designed with eerie runic symbols as central motifs, these playing cards take you on a harrowing journey into the abyss.

Each deck in this spine-tingling trilogy features a unique set of characters, totalling 162 (52 cards x 3 decks) ghastly entities across all three editions.

The artist has painstakingly created a runic lexicon comprising 162 glyphs, reminiscent of etchings found on the cyclopean stones of sunken R’lyeh. Thirty of these glyphs adorn the packaging, providing a tantalizing glimpse into Lovecraft’s otherworldly creations.

The Echo of God Cthulhu Mythos Playing Cards come in three distinct editions. The Green Deck (Cthulhu) symbolizes the watery domain of Cthulhu, this deck immerses you in a maritime nightmare. The Red Deck (Nyarlathotep) embodies Nyarlathotep’s chaotic and menacing nature. Finally, the Blue Deck (Dagon) captures the marine essence in this deck.

The Echo of God Cthulhu Mythos Playing Cards are available NOW on Kickstarter for $12.

Less Than 48 Hours Remaining! Cyberpunk Mythos Playing Cards

Vermilion Collection is back with another cool project. Now funding on Kickstarter, Cyberpunk Mythos Playing Cards is by far the most ambitious the team has done. This new series is a collection of decks combining Chinese mythology with cyberpunk subculture.

There are a total of six decks in total for the series: a few of them can be distinguished from the cards design and the box design. Every deck feature a total of 30 mythical entities described in Shan Hai Jing, a compilation of Chinese mythic geography and creatures.

These are then combined with the technological designs of the cyberpunk subculture, creating futuristic landscapes roamed by mechanical creatures. Every court cards feature these beasts, as well as the Jokers which are made into a diptych artwork.

Sanzu Jinwu features the Three-Legged Golden Crow, available in Red and Blue editions. The back design showcases a bird trapped in a cage inside a laboratory. There are broken elements on the four corners of the card, creating a visual fanning. 

Jiu Wei features the Nine-Tails Fox. This deck is specifically made for cardistry, hence it will on one custom design on the face card. The back design features a mirrored illustration of the titular creature peeking down onto the bright central core. 

The front design features a robotic pillar in the center with the fox running along it on both sides. Showcasing a vibrant combo of pink and purple, both front and back will have beautiful fanning artwork. The tuck box comes with hot-stamped holographic foil with embossing. 

Fusang and Penglai feature Ying Long the winged serpent dragon, found on the diptych Jokers. Both decks feature a tuck box for the Collector’s Edition that can be extended. The incredible artwork of a mechanical lab towering up to the heavens is clearly visible in the Penglai edition. 

Inside, the Fusang cards will have a darker color palette, while Penglai cards have a brighter colorway. The Penglai edition comes with a stunning full-bleed holographic silver cold foiling. Both Fusand and Penglai Collector’s Edition will have cards gilded with holographic silver foil with stripe effect for Penglai, and a matrix effect for Fusang.

King Star Playing Cards Co. will print all six decks on 280gsm Japanese black core paper with Air Cushion finish. Pledge starts from $12 for a single deck on Kickstarter.

Vermilion Collection's The Cat’s Diary Playing Cards

If you’re a cat lover and a fan of playing cards, then you’re in luck! The Cat’s Diary playing cards by Vermilion Collection is a new deck that combines both of these passions into one fun package. This must-have deck is perfect for collectors and poker players who love cats and features adorable comic art that tells the story of a playful kitten who enjoys a wide range of hobbies, from painting to motorcycling.

This transformation deck is beautifully illustrated with clean, simplistic, and imaginative brushwork that brings the kitten’s everyday life to life. Every one of the face cards is uniquely drawn with storytelling details, making it a true work of art.

The deck comes in two variations, each distinguished by color- blue and red. So whether you prefer a classic design or a more striking colorway, you’re sure to find the perfect deck to suit your style.

The illustration and design of the deck is adorable and aesteylcally pleasing, ensuring that it will last for countless games and bring joy to cat lovers everywhere.

Get your paws on it today and enjoy the playful adventures of this lovable kitten with every game you play! Printed by KingsStar and available now from Vermilion Collection for $22.

Naughty Dog and Liquid Cat Playing Cards on Kickstarter

Two of the world’s most favourite pets of all time are cats and dogs. Dogs are domesticated canines remarked to be men’s best friends. Cats are domesticated felines believed to have 9 lives. It is believed that both cats and dogs never get along, but that’s just a myth. Vermillion Collection proudly presents you with decks based on these two pets, Naughty Dog and Liquid Cat Playing Cards.

Inside, the back design features a symmetrical artwork of pets sleeping inside a large tub. In Naughty Dog, you can see a cute pair of sleeping black grey and tan colored dogs. In Liquid Cat, you can see a cute pair of sleeping spotted and striped cats. Every aspect of the deck is cute and cuddly.

All of the faces for both decks feature cute illustrations of respective dogs and cats. Almost every recognizable breed is shown for each respective deck.

In Naughty Dog, the Aces show each dog breeds fitting onto the enlarged pips. The Numbered cards feature a semi-transformation, some pips are replaced with either chibi dogs or dog pawprints to even a cute scene of puppies playing.

The courts featured centralized artworks of different dog breeds doing naughty things to show their innocent faces. The Jokers feature mythical dogs: Egyptian jackal dog Anubis and Greek three-headed guard dog Cerberus.

In Liquid Cat, the Aces show each cat breeds fitting onto the enlarged pips. The Numbered cards featured a semi-transformation – showing either cat pawprints to artworks of kittens playing. The Court Cards are different cat breeds seemingly able to fit inside in almost every place: like a cooking pot or a sink. The Jokers feature an ocelot resiting by the brand and a Sphynx cat laying inside a rice cooker.

There is an extra variant for the decks meant for collectors: The Silver and Gold along with Holographic. The Silver and Gold Editions are both decks gilded with metallic foil: Naughty Dog is Silver, while Liquid Cat is Gold. The Holographic Edition features both editions have cards done in full holographic foil. Both tuck box comes in their respective color foil with blind embossings complete with custom numbered seals.

The tuck box for both decks featured one breed of respective pet with the deck title on the front along with the back design mirrored on the back. Naughty Dog features a Siberian Husky, a wolf-like dog breed with playful nature. It is playing with a toilet paper roll while sitting on a baseball.

Liquid Cat features an Orange Tabby, one of the famous cat breeds to appear in showbiz: like Puss in Boots and Garfield. It is playing with a ball of yarn and biting a toy mouse by its tail. The artwork of the box will be printed on premium stock with embossing.

Pledge starts from $14 for either Naughty Dog or Liquid Cat on Kickstarter.

Manipulator Playing Cards by Vermillion Collection

Another fascinating deck by Vermillion Collection- Manipulator Playing Cards, a deck where you pull the strings of the puppets. The custom artworks presented in this deck series are a compilation of grotesque illustrations presented as semi-transformative cards.

Each suit will have its own theme:

• Spades represent leaves that become rotten on vines that begin to devour people around them;
• Hearts represent literal organs that bleed out by a bloodthirst puppet;
• Clubs represent a three-headed skull that begins to spread the darkness;
• Diamonds represent a sinister puppet who plays with strings.

The back design of the cards is a one-way graphic illustration of the deck’s title, which is also the design of the box.

There are two versions of the deck: The Non-Gilded White edition and The Gilded Black edition. Both decks can be added separately OR as a set encased in a collector box complete with two commemorative coins.

The tuck box will be made with premium paper stock with foiling and embossing. The White Edition comes with an illustration of a monstrous puppet in the box interior.

Manipulator playing cards will be printed by KingStar and pledge starts from $14 for the White Edition, $18 for the Black Edition, OR $32 for both editions on Kickstarter.

Shadow Playing Cards, 48 Hours Remaining on Kickstarter!

Shadow Playing Cards is a fascinating deck currently funding on Kickstarter by Vermilion Collection. Designed by Filbert, the deck is inspired by duality and exploring the connection between the visible and invisible. On the design, Filbert mentioned on the campaign page,

The story of “Shadow” begins with my experience of collecting decks. I love finding artistic decks that have a quality feel in my hands. A lot of them deserve much more attention than they have gotten. As I became more and more deeply intrigued, I came up with the idea of creating one deck with two looks. After a year of design work and integrating various dramatic elements I find appealing (e.g., light vs. shadow, justice, evil, royalty, etc.), “Shadow” came into being. Hopefully, this whimsical urge of mine can bring you some pleasant surprises!

“Shadow” distinguishes itself in three aspects: (1) by expressing numbers as Roman numerals, (2) by reinventing the suits, and (3) by using fluorescent ink to give the deck a second look that’s hidden in plain sight. Under normal lighting conditions, the deck maintains a simple, clean yet elegant look.

However, when exposed to ultraviolet light, patterns printed with anti-forgery, fluorescent green ink reveal themselves, making “Shadow” a visually exciting deck fit for cardistry and other performance purposes.

The courts portray twelve personae with different occupations who are all dancers in disguise. When “the night falls,” their true shared identity is slowly revealed by gentle purple light.

The back design prominently features a clock face with roman numerals. The design is carefully curated and enriched with symbols to obtain a unique, meaningful visual when the cards are fanned out.

For this deck, Filbert replaced the traditional French suit system and used four symbols of power to denote spade, heart, club, and diamond. For example, the suit of clubs is here represented by the image of shurikens, a star-shaped Japanese concealed weapon used as a hidden dagger or Metsubushi to distract or misdirect the enemy.

The tuck box prominently features the clock face on the front and a die cut of a shadow figure wearing a cloak on the back. To give it a touch of elegance and class, gold foil is applied to create a sophisticated look and embossing technique for a raised effect.

The deck is printed by KingStar and pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

Maya Sun and Moon Playing Cards, 48 Hours Remaining on Kickstarter

Less than 48 hours remaining on Kickstarter, the Maya Sun & Moon Playing Cards are inspired by Maya mythology. Produced by Vermilion Collection, the stunning decks come in two color variations: The Sun Deck” (red) and “The Moon Deck” (blue).

The fully custom deck features a full bleed back design featuring the symbol of the Hunab Ku (or the Galactic Butterfly). Often depicted as a black-and-white spiral galaxy, it resembles the yin-yang symbol of Asia.

Each face card has been meticulously researched and illustrated featuring Maya god or goddess represented in a distinctive way, showing off the charm of the mythology to the fullest extent.

The Ace of Spade is distinguished by the illustration of Chichen Itza, a large pre-Columbian city built by the Mayans of the Terminal Classic period. The Jokers use similar visuals to those on the tuck boxes but against faded backgrounds.

The cards are kept secured in beautifully crafted tuck boxes in their respective colorway featuring foil and embossing. The tuck includes a protective sleeve with hollowed-out design, showcasing the Sun and Moon design element of the tuck box.

Maya Sun & Moon comes in three editions (Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate) and are printed by BPCC (Standard and Deluxe editions) and MPC (Ultimate edition). Pledge starts at $15 on Kickstarter. Add-ons such as gift set half-brick boxes and commemorative coins are available during the campaign.

Lovecraft A-K: Playing Cards of Cthulhu Mythos

From Vermilion Collection, the Lovecraft A-K: Playing Cards of Cthulhu Mythos is a deck based on the fictional universe H. P. Lovecraft created. The deck is currently seeking funds on Kickstarter with less than 48 hours remaining.   

Inspired by the Lovecraftian cosmic aesthetics of horror and fantasy, the drawings are in Gothic style and rich in details. Truly sophisticated and mildly grotesque, they showcase the artist's wild imagination while placing us in the fictional universe Lovecraft created. 

The deck features fully custom artwork that are unique graphic renditions of celebrated fictional works written by Lovecraft, including 29 short stories and fragments, 4 novellas, 3 juvenilia, 2 novels and fragments, a prose poem, a letter excerpt, and a pseudo-history. 

For the card backs, the classic combination of black and red is visually striking and aesthetically powerful. The graphics inherit an intriguing sense of mystique and visual potency with the red's association with passion and desire and the black's dark, sinister undertone. 

The Big Joker card shows Lovecraft's silhouette. A fountain pen is hidden in his bow tie, signifying his status as a great writer. The tentacle crawling out of his breast pocket and the blood-dripping tentacles in the Little Joker card represent the Cthulhu Mythos. 

Two editions are on offer during the Kickstarter campaign: Red and Gold (limited edition), both of which come in high-quality printing and incorporate exclusive artworks. Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

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5 Things You Should Know About Light Factor and Dark Cell V2 Playing Cards

Light Factor and Dark Cell V2 playing cards are crafted for cardistry in mind. Less than 5 days to go on Kickstarter, the Light Factor and Dark Cell decks are based on the concept of darkness and light. The deck is designed by Los Angeles-based Vermilion Collection and the each card have different effects when exposed to ultraviolet light.

Here are 5 things you should know about the Light Factor and Dark Cell V2 playing cards:

1. Premium UV Ink. The deck is printed by KingStar with premium custom ordered UV ink, up to 3 times brighter than regular UV featured playing cards.

2. Designed for cardistry. Dark Cell cards have blue edges, while Light Factor has cut out in the middle.




3. The tactical-style UV flashlight comes with adjustable focus rance for different usage, from spot to wide beam. Endless possibility for your card flourishes!

4. Under the ultraviolet light, "Light Factor" absorbs the energy of light and the face card will evolve angel halo and angel wings. "Dark Cell" generates the dark mutation effect under ultraviolet light. The neurons on the back of the card show bleeding red light and shadow, and the face cards also produce mutation markings. Very cool!

5. If you have backed their previous projects, you will receive an extra UV flashlights or decks for free when backing this project. Also, if you are new to Vermilion Collection, by backing this project, you will enjoy earlier access and free gift in their next project, товарищи (Comrade), which is inspired by Soviet art.

Pledge starts at $14 on Kickstarter.

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