RADIA from Encarded.com

The latest limited edition release from Encarded and a bold new vision in playing cards. Radia is the first modern deck to combine the finest traditional paper stock with a complete coating of metallic foil and the highest quality printed details. By printing an intricate full-bleed design right on the foil, Radia has unparalleled shine and visual dimension, unlike any previous use of foil on a playing card.

Radia is the spiritual successor to the highly-regarded Aurum deck and incorporates the beautiful purple, gold, and pearlescent white found in the Aurum Sovereign and White Gold versions. Radia is packed with incredible detail in the back design, inspired by a 19th century Spanish gold engraving. Housed in a beautiful tuck with pearlescent paper, purple ink, gold foil, embossing and a custom diecut, Radia is the perfect combination of simplicity and complexity. Only 1000 decks were printed, each individually numbered and sealed.

Here are the important facts about Radia:

• Radia is the first production deck to implement the complete metallic foil process
• Limited edition - 1000 decks printed
• Custom faces and brilliant coloring
• 52 poker-size cards with two jokers
• Tuck box features pearlescent "white gold" paper, purple ink, gold foil, embossing and a custom diecut detail
• Each deck individually numbered with a custom seal
• Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company

Funded as a Kickstarter project on December 1, 2014 with $11,686 pledged from 346 backers, this was a 2 deck project consisting of the standard Delirium (Prism) deck and a Signature Edition, plus uncut format.  Designed by Giovanni Meroni through his Thirdway Industries, this deck features a fun cartoonish look of with intricate and modern style, strongly inspired by the classic french playing cards, but with crazy twists.  The deck was printed by Expert Playing Card Co. using their Master Finish.

This PCDB Entry is for the Delirium (Prism) deck that came in a tuck that used a special prismatic stock which changes color at every angle.  Per update direct from the artist, 2,000 decks were printed.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdwayind/delirium-playing-cards

for scans of each card see

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/OlympiaUnderworld.html

Olympia is an original set of American playing cards designed by Steve Minty and produced by the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC). The deck is inspired by the fascinating stories of Greek Gods and their deeds. Olympia blends the classical beauty of Greek Sculptures with the elegant and sleek lines of modern design.

I spent countless hours as a child devouring their stories about love, betrayal, death, vengeance and the heroic deeds within Greek Mythology. I couldn't help but be fascinated by the these stories and it is something that I am very proud of being exposed to.

My goal when creating the Olympia Deck was to capture the beauty of Greek sculptures in a new medium of playing cards while simultaneously updating it with a graphic twist. I aim to make this deck worthwhile enough to be given as an offering to the altars of the Gods.  

Olympia is an original set of American playing cards designed by Steve Minty and produced by the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC). The deck is inspired by the fascinating stories of Greek Gods and their deeds. Olympia blends the classical beauty of Greek Sculptures with the elegant and sleek lines of modern design.

I spent countless hours as a child devouring their stories about love, betrayal, death, vengeance and the heroic deeds within Greek Mythology. I couldn't help but be fascinated by the these stories and it is something that I am very proud of being exposed to.

My goal when creating the Olympia Deck was to capture the beauty of Greek sculptures in a new medium of playing cards while simultaneously updating it with a graphic twist. I aim to make this deck worthwhile enough to be given as an offering to the altars of the Gods.

for scans of each card see

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Olympia.html 

After a year of detailed development with the United States Playing Card Company, we are proud to introduce The Black Lions, printed on custom casino-quality card stock and traditionally cut with new blades to create our best feeling deck yet.

Our new soft-touch box design features a two-tone black finish and silver foil stamping on top of a fully detailed quality embossing. Each deck comes in Tamariz stack and contains a number of new never-before seen hidden features. 

Funded as a Kickstarter project on 05/29/15 with $32,331 pledged from 769 backers, this is the Second Edition of these playing cards based on the art and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, designed by Edgy Brothers and printed by USPCC.  

Funded as a Kickstarter project on 05/29/15 with $32,331 pledged from 769 backers, this is the Second Edition of these playing cards based on the art and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, designed by Edgy Brothers and printed by USPCC.  

From the makers of the Unrest Series of playing cards comes a new exciting series based on life and death. This series focuses on several historical events where life and death was a major factor. In this case, we honor the historic ship known simply as RMS Titanic.

Funded as a Kickstarter project on October 29, 2014  with $37,460 pledged from 582 backers, this was available in a Life and Death tuck options (each with custom stickers for First, Second and Third Class, plus crew) and unbranded version based on the Death tuck and a Deluxe edition tuck.  Using the theme of the titanic each deck the Life/Death tucks used a unique and custom variable seal that included the name, age, gender and serial number (ticket number) for each person on board, with their survival or death indicated by the tuck used (Life or Death).  An accompanying 'boarding pass' in the form of a custom card with more details of the person were also available for each person.  The decks were created and designed by Robert Tomlinson of Tomlinson Playing Cards and were printed by Expert Playing Card Company.  

This PCDB Entry is for the Titanic Life Second Class Deck [Bicycle].

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2060803491/bicycle-titanic-playing-cards

From the makers of the Unrest Series of playing cards comes a new exciting series based on life and death. This series focuses on several historical events where life and death was a major factor. In this case, we honor the historic ship known simply as RMS Titanic.

Funded as a Kickstarter project on October 29, 2014  with $37,460 pledged from 582 backers, this was available in a Life and Death tuck options (each with custom stickers for First, Second and Third Class, plus crew) and unbranded version based on the Death tuck and a Deluxe edition tuck.  Using the theme of the titanic each deck the Life/Death tucks used a unique and custom variable seal that included the name, age, gender and serial number (ticket number) for each person on board, with their survival or death indicated by the tuck used (Life or Death).  An accompanying 'boarding pass' in the form of a custom card with more details of the person were also available for each person.  The decks were created and designed by Robert Tomlinson of Tomlinson Playing Cards and were printed by Expert Playing Card Company.  

This PCDB Entry is for the Titanic Death Second Class Deck [Bicycle].

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2060803491/bicycle-titanic-playing-cards

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll, y'all! This is a deck inspired by the annual celebration and party that is Mardi Gras.

Illustrated by Dave Edgerly, artist behind Edgy Brothers' Dia de los Muertos playing cards and the Grimoire Series, this deck will have completely custom courts, AoS and Jokers - all based on the celebration and inspired by the krewes of Mardi Gras.

Intricately designed with a classic Southern feel, these cards appeal to my Cajun roots and remind me of how much I enjoy visiting New Orleans, especially during Carnival season!

Funded as a Kickstarter project on February 13, 2015 with $21,692 USD pledged from 589 backers, this was the first in a series of decks featuring the US military.  This deck had a US Army theme and was designed by Jackson Robinson through Kings Wild Project through a collaboration with Nomades Collection (license holder for 'US Army'), with a total of 3,000 decks printed. The tuck was printed with 4 color process, inside and out, on premium vellum stock by the United States Playing Card Company.  The cards were also printed by USPCC, using the same 4 color process on Bicycle Paper Stock with a Embossed finish, with each face card depicting a servicemen or servicewoman in a period correct uniform, helicopters as Aces (with exception of special tribute AoS) and tanks as Jokers. Unique to this deck was instead of using famous military heros, the court cards featured relatives of the Kickstarter backers, or backers themselves, who served in the US Army.  Name of persons featured:

• Jack of Hearts - Gary Lee Steffenhagen
• Jack of Diamonds - LTC William Lee Nichols
• Jack of Clubs - Abid Islas
• Jack of Spades - Richard Hill
• Queen of Hearts - Jane Pride Moore
• Queen of Diamonds - Ellis Moore
• Queen of Clubs - Mary T. Finnerty
• Queen of Spades - Janelle Cordova
• King of Hearts - J. C. Roberts
• King of Diamonds - Colonel Hollis Bowling
• King of Clubs - Frank A. Chelko
• King of Spades - Truett Mayes (Grandfather to artist Jackson Robinson)

A whole year after the first Venexiana deck, the story continues with a travel to the dark heart of 18th century Venice. Venexiana Dark features a series of obscure and marginal characters who complete the picture of this haunting city. Thieves, assassins, prostitutes, wicked noblemen and masters of deception are all on board in this imaginary gondola. Hop in and follow the journey to the unknown through the narrow canals of Venice.

Venexiana Dark is in fact two different decks: The "Masked" and the "Revealed" editions, with the first one featuring the courts wearing masks, while the second has the courts unmasked and their faces revealed!

There was a mixup in production which resulted in the tucks for the decks being mixed (masked card in revealed tuck and vice-versa).  This was only noticed after initial shipments were started and then shipment halted to allow the decks to be re-packaged.  As a result, some decks exist with the wrong cards in the wrong tuck, but the majority are assumed to have been corrected.

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/709754364/venexiana-dark-playing-cards

http://www.halfmoonplayingcards.com/​

A whole year after the first Venexiana deck, the story continues with a travel to the dark heart of 18th century Venice. Venexiana Dark features a series of obscure and marginal characters who complete the picture of this haunting city. Thieves, assassins, prostitutes, wicked noblemen and masters of deception are all on board in this imaginary gondola. Hop in and follow the journey to the unknown through the narrow canals of Venice.

Venexiana Dark is in fact two different decks: The "Masked" and the "Revealed" editions, with the first one featuring the courts wearing masks, while the second has the courts unmasked and their faces revealed!

There was a mixup in production which resulted in the tucks for the decks being mixed (masked card in revealed tuck and vice-versa).  This was only noticed after initial shipments were started and then shipment halted to allow the decks to be re-packaged.  As a result, some decks exist with the wrong cards in the wrong tuck, but the majority are assumed to have been corrected.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/709754364/venexiana-dark-playing-cards

http://www.halfmoonplayingcards.com/

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/523-contraband

Designed by De'vo and featuring Anika Burrell’s custom artwork, De'Vo Card Masters is part of the Signature Series De'vo created for XCM fans and collectors. The deck emphasizes unique artwork and customization. Ideal for regular cards games, flourishes/XCM, and magic performances alike, the deck offers it all: custom court cards, custom pips, a custom Ace of Spades, two black-faced Jokers, one black blank-faced ad card, and one blank-faced gaff card. One of the Jokers comes with a special reveal for magicians. The bordered faces and the blank card are perfect for magic performances and blank fans. The deck has been specifically designed to offer 4 different fans, depending on how you decide to fan them. The cards are printed on Tally Ho stock, feature silver metallic inks, and have a Magic Finish.