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Theory11: Rarebit Playing Cards

Theory11 helped to produce a deck of playing cards printed by USPCC for a vintage, speak-easy type restaurant called The Rarebit. Playing cards were designed by J Fletcher Design (Jay Fletcher). The deck was supposed to be used exclusively in The Rarebit’s lounge. But Theory11 was able to acquire a small quantity for themselves (500 decks) and decided to use it for promotional purposes. To celebrate their sixth birthday, they are “giving away” Rarebit Playing Cards from now until next Friday (September 6th) while supplies last.

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Posted by Collector on 30.08.2013 in Deck of Playing Cards, Theory11, USPCC

Tags: art, Baraja, cartes à jouer, design, игральные карты, J Fletcher Design, naipes, playing card collecting, playing cards, Spielkarte, The Rarebit restaurant, Theory11, United States Playing Card Company, USPCC

Theory11: Love Me Playing Cards

14 Feb

Playing cards hand illustrated by artist Curtis Kulig. Inspired by his iconic campaign in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Los Angeles. Produced and distributed by theory11.

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Posted by Collector on 14.02.2013 in Deck of Playing Cards, Theory11, USPCC

Tags: art, carte da gioco, cartes à jouer, Curtis Kulig, design, игральные карты, Love Me, naipes, playing card collecting, playing cards, Spielkarte, Theory11, United States Playing Card Company, USPCC

Theory11: Standard Playing Cards in Beautiful Tuck Cases

03 Feb

Almost all Theory11’s playing cards (all printed by USPCC) have standard court and number cards with only custom The Aces of Spades, Jokers, back designs of playing cards and tuck cases. But tuck cases are really nice:

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Ordinary Edition (unlimited edition).

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Posted by Collector on 03.02.2013 in Deck of Playing Cards, Theory11, USPCC

Tags: art, Artisan Playing Cards, Bicycle Archangels, cartes à jouer, design, Monarchs Playing Cards, naipes, playing card collecting, playing cards, Rebels Playing Cards, Spielkarte, steampunk, Theory11, United States Playing Card Company, USPCC

Theory11: Some Decks of Playing Cards

03 Feb

Many of Theory11’s playing cards (all printed by USPCC) have standard court and number cards with only custom The Aces of Spades, Jokers, back designs of playing cards and tuck cases. This article is about some of them.

• Bicycle Heritage Series (limited edition – 5000).

“Classic and timeless design. A unique part of Bicycle’s history.

The Heritage Design Series includes four historic back designs: Acorn, Lotus, Nautic, and Automobile No. 2. This set of four is featured in a vintage banknote-style bag made from 100% natural and biodegradable jute twine.

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Posted by Collector on 03.02.2013 in Deck of Playing Cards, Theory11, USPCC

Tags: art, Bee, Bee Stingers, Bicycle Centurions, Bicycle Guardians, Bicycle Heritage Series, Bicycle Playing Cards, Daniel Madison, design, playing card collecting, playing cards, Propaganda Playing Cards, Theory11, United States Playing Card Company, USPCC

Theory11: Sentinels Playing Cards

03 Feb

“The playing cards designed by Hatch, an industry leading design firm in San Francisco, California that produces illustrations for Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Starbucks, and Target.

The box is printed on imported paper 40% thicker than normal tuck cases – and has metallic accents on SIX sides. The art is embossed in 20 locations and coated with a matte varnish to enhance durability.