Kickstarter: Day of the Dolls - Pin-Up Playing Cards

Now live on Kickstarter, the relaunch of the Day of the Dolls - Pin-Up Playing Cards by Custom Gambler. Day of the Dolls playing cards are the perfect combination of classic vintage pin-ups and the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and will be printed by the United States Playing Card Co. 

The Bombshell Edition draws inspiration from WW2 and the popularity of pin-ups in G.I. locker rooms. Pin-ups are in gray scale. This edition features vibrant green accents. Each deck contains 14 pin-up illustrations and a unique two way back design. 

My goal was to create a deck of playing cards with a classic feel. We began to research some of the original pin-up playing cards. We studied artwork from artists such as Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren. We looked at their poses, hair styles, makeup, and fashion trends. We drew inspiration from these design elements and created the artwork for the Day of the Dolls.

Day of the Dolls - Pin-Up offers single deck tiers as well as deck and artwork options. We wish Custom Gambler the best of luck on their project!

First Look: Märchen Playing Cards by Forge Arts

[Update] Märchen Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

Forge Arts in collaboration with artist Nicolai Aaroe have revealed Märchen Playing Cards, their new deck of playing cards launching on Kickstarter tomorrow (7 Feb).

Märchen brings the mysterious world of German legend to life. The cards celebrate Germanic culture from the Brothers Grimm to the cuckoo clock, with lavish designs. Fully custom, the faces of the cards are drawn in metallic gold inks, protected by a matte finish.

Two limited editions will be available in the campaign: a green tuck box representing the enchanted forest of the Schwarzwald, and a cream tuck box standing for the medieval town of Hamelin.

The cards will be printed in Legends Playing Card Co on their diamond finish card stock. The Märchen Playing Cards will launch tomorrow on Kickstarter.

[Update] Märchen Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

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Weiße Frauen. Enchanted elven beauties of germanic folklore coming to life for Märchen Playing Cards, scheduled for launch on Feb 7 by @forgearts They are described as beautiful and enchanted creatures who appear at noon and can be seen sitting in the sunshine brushing their hair or bathing in a brook. They may be guarding treasure or haunting castles. They entreat mortals to break their spell, but this is always unsuccessful. #playingcards #fairytales #folklore #germania #tales #legends #dirndl #kickstarter #elf #elven #drawing #illustration #cardporn #ink

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Card Flash: Medieval Playing Cards

Currently being fulfilled by Gambler's Warehouse, Medieval Playing Cards is a collaboration between Anomaly World Studio and Elephant Playing Cards (EPC). The deck is fully custom and hand-illustrated with great attention to detail. The cards have a vintage look and feel to them, from the one-way courts, gorgeous aces to the striking indices and unique subtle coat of arms background for each suit. Backers will love this great looking deck! Printed by Legends Playing Card Co on Robusto card stock.

Deck View: Dynasty (Imperial Edition) Playing Cards

Culture. Heritage. Imperial.

Inspired by culture and heritage, Brendan Hong brings his unique style to this gorgeous deck. The Dynasty Imperial Edition Playing Cards showcases various Chinese elements reimagined in Brendan’s own delightful style.

This beautiful deck feature fully custom cards with unique Jokers, Courts and Ace of Spaces and Matte stock tuck featuring foil accents inside and out. Brendan's attention to detail and a beautiful color palette make Dynasty truly stunning!

Each deck is individually numbered on a custom metallic seal. Printed by the Expert Playing Card Co. on their Classic Finish card stock.

Available now from kardart.kardify.com