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Desafio Football Caricatures

“Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000

2000 Argentina Plastigal Juegos S.R.L Caricatures Football Sports Add to Collection

“Desafio” Spanish-suited playing cards with caricatures of football players on every card, c.2000. Each suit represents a team: River (swords), Boca (coins), San Lorenzo (clubs), Independiente (cups).

“Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000 “Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000 “Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000 “Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000
“Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000

Above: “Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, produced by Plastigal Juegos S.R.L., c.2000. 48 cards + 2 jokers in box. The reverse has a repeating geometric motif in blue/white.

“Desafio” playing cards with football player caricatures, c.2000
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