Matt Probert
Member since March 02, 2012I have adored playing cards since before I was seven years old, and was brought up on packs of Waddington's No 1. As a child I was fascinated by the pictures of the court cards.
Over the next fifty years I was seduced by the artwork in Piatnik's packs and became a collector of playing cards.
Seeking more information about various unidentified packs I discovered the World of Playing Cards website and became an enthusiastic contributor researching and documenting different packs of cards.
I describe my self as a playing card archaeologist, using detective work to identify and date obscure packs of cards discovered in old houses, flea markets and car boot sales.
Esquire Magazine
Promotional deck produced by the British gentleman’s magazine “Esquire” c.2002.
Shakespeare by Piatnik
‘Shakespeare’ playing cards by Piatnik designed by the British actor Donald Burton.
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon playing cards featuring SpongeBob and Patrick the star fish
Guns & Gadgets 007
“007 Guns & Gadgets” themed playing cards printed by Carta Mundi, 2005.
Lingo Pix
Lingo Pix Tourist Picture Cards by TM Cards, India, 2006
The Simpsons™
The official ‘Simpsons’ playing cards produced by Winning Moves Games, 2003.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet Playing Cards feature amazing images from all over the globe.
Disney Princess
Disney Princess lenticular deck. Each card has two images, one when viewed straight on, and another when viewed from a side angle; both slightly 3D
Monsters
A collective of artists known as Monster Illustration produced a deck entitled “Monsters” in 2004.
Superman
Superman World Hero™ playing cards made in Belgium by Carta Mundi
Bicycle Butterfly
Bicycle Butterfly playing cards from RSVP Magic with artwork by ‘Lotrék’ and printed by USPCC, 2012.
Adventure Time
‘Adventure Time’ cult sci-fi playing cards published by Forbidden Planet.
Gordon’s Gin
Gordon’s Gin branded playing cards themed with limes, lemons and ice cubes, 2000.
Theakston Brewery
Theakston Brewery advertising playing cards depicting old brewing traditions, tools and skills, designed in the style of early 18th century cards.
The Muppet Show
“The Muppet Show” playing cards made by ASS in 1978.
Hello Kitty
“Hello Kitty” playing cards published by Sanrio, manufactured in China, 2013.
Paulson
‘Paulson’ playing cards produced by Gaming Partners International, manufactured in Mexico, for Hooters Casino Hotel, Las Vegas
France Royale Bridge
“France Royale” Bridge playing cards by Willy Mayrl depict historical characters from France’s royal past.
Noah’s Deck
“Noah’s Deck” designed by Ljiljana Rylands.
Historical Characters
“Historical Characters” playing cards printed by Waddington’s for Thermawear Ltd, 1994.
Gayant, 1793
French Revolution playing cards published by Gayant in Paris, 1793.
Legendary Harley-Davidson
Legendary Harley-Davidson Playing Cards, c.1995.
Shipping
A survey of modern Shipping advertising playing cards
Ridley’s Magic Trick Cards
Ridley’s Magic Trick Cards, 2011.
Cheers & Tears
Cheers & Tears by John Waddington Ltd, 1963.
Cartes à Jouer Héron
Promotional decks by Héron.
Remembrance
“Remembrance” playing cards, courtesy of the American Legion, manufactured by Brown & Bigelow, c.1940.
Catel & Farcy
Catel & Farcy (Paris).
Casino No.240
Piatnik-Ritter No.240 - Obchodní Tiskárny Casino No.240.
Michie Tavern Museum
Historic Michie Tavern Museum playing cards by Brown & Bigelow.
Little Britain
“Little Britain” fan deck published by the BBC in 2005.
Tax Payers’ Alliance
The Tax Payers’ Alliance Political Trumps was first produced in 2007.
Diamond Playing Card (DPC Ltd)
Diamond Playing Card (DPC Ltd).
David Roberts
“David Robert” playing cards with artwork after Roberts’ Sketches in Egypt and Nubia.
Mad Jack Miracle Pack
Mad Jack Miracle Pack by Chu’s Magic (Tobar) 1999.
Polit-Poker 1984
“Polit-Poker” designed by Bubec (Lutz Backes), 1984.
Perthshire Playing Cards
Perthshire Playing Cards with photography by Duncan McEwan, 2014.
Artex No.111
No.111 by Artex is a copy of Waddingtons standard designs, c1962.
Parksons
Parker & Sons was launched in 1955 by Mr. Parker
Fair Play
Fair Play budget brand by Piatnik first appeared c.1950 before disappearing in c.1990.
Monic
‘Monic’ brand playing cards, c.1930s
Munteres Mogeln
Munteres Mogeln (Cheerful Cheating) in-flight card game for Lufthansa.
Hundertjahrkarte
A new ‘medieval look’ is intended to suggest the power and virtue of the German character.
Card Games for Kids
Card Games for Kids by Hamlyn 2004.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol Jumbo Playing Cards by Cardinal 2016.
Family Guy
Family Guy merchandise deck licensed and copyright by Fox 2010.
Grand Prix Champions
“Grand Prix Champions” printed by Offason.
National Trust Properties
National Trust Properties Pack, c.1997.
Advertising deck for Carta Mundi
Advertising deck for Carta Mundi produced by Carta Mundi, 2001
Language of Flowers
Language of Flowers by Past Times, c.1999.
Yowie
Yowie Game Cards, a promotional item supplied by Cadbury Ltd and published by Kidcorp, c.1999.