Teddy Bear Pack

Published February 23, 2016 Updated February 23, 2023

The Teddy Bear pack of playing cards created by Peter Wood, 1994.

1994 United KingdomDesignersTransformationPeter WoodAndrew Jones ArtCartamundi

The Teddy Bear pack of transformed playing cards was created by Peter Wood and first published by Andrew Jones Art in 1994, a lovable collection showing teddies in unexpected situations on all the numeral cards. See the box

The Court Cards & Aces

The Teddy Bear pack of playing cards created by Peter Wood, 1994

Above: court cards and aces from the Teddy Bear pack of playing cards created by Peter Wood and published by Andrew Jones Art, 1994. Manufactured by Carta Mundi.

The Teddy Bear pack of playing cards created by Peter Wood, 1994

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In 1998, another edition of these cards was published under licence from Andrew Jones Art by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. The title card has different wording, and the text on the box has been changed. In fact, the pack has been given a new title, namely "The Teddy Bear Playing Cards and Card Games". Not exactly snappy! There is also a leaflet with rules of various card games - Roddy Somerville.

The Teddy Bear pack of playing cards created by Peter Wood, 1998 edition

Above: box and title card from 2nd edition, published under licence from Andrew Jones Art by U.S. Games Systems, Inc., 1998. Images courtesy Roddy Somerville.

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