“Black Diamonds! Being alone suits Emily the Strange, so playing solitaire under a full moon is just as satisfying as playing Fifty-two Pick Up or Go Fish with her kitty posse. Between you and me . . . they tend to cheat. Creepified Emilyesque hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs are strewn throughout a deck of playing cards, good for both playing tricks and telling (mis)fortunes. Here’s what you get: high quality playing cards with red edges packaged in a clear plastic box decorated with your favorite girl in black.” ~ Dark Horse
Emily the Strange is an advertising mascot character by Rob Reger for his company Cosmic Debris Etc. Inc. She first appeared on Santa Cruz Skateboards professional skater Ross Goodman’s skateboard graphics. Nathan Carrico designed Emily in 1991 for Santa Cruz Skateboards in Santa Cruz, California.
The illustrator: Buzz Parker. Behind the scenes – Work Up for Strange Playing Cards…
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“Tim Burton has overseen and approved this wonderful deck of playing cards featuring his beloved characters. Cute and creepy Kings and Queens and skull-backed cards will keep you guessing.” ~ Dark Horse
Timothy Walter “Tim” Burton is an American film director, producer, artist, writer, and animator. He is known for his dark, gothic, macabre, and quirky horror and fantasy films.
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All court cards are the same. Number cards are traditional with appropriate numbers of small pips.
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- Ritual Playing Cards: Gold Edition [pre-order: February 26, 2013]
- Sultana Playing Cards [new launch date on Kickstarter: ?]
- “The Door is Always Open” Playing Cards [pre-order; release date: April 10, 2013]
- Bicycle Skull Playing Cards [possible release date: August 1, 2013]
- Bicycle Cherub Playing Cards [unknown so far]
- Bicycle Nautic Back Playing Cards [unknown so far]
- Rounders Playing Cards [unknown so far]
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PLAYING CARDS + ART = COLLECTING 