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Cartamundi’s Bicycle Playing Cards debuts Disney collection

Published on: 31st August 2023

Five Disney playing card collections will launch throughout summer and autumn this year as Bicycle commemorates a century of magic and the wonder of play.

Bicycle Playing Cards is commemorating Disney’s 100th anniversary with five new playing card collections. Leading the lineup is the new Disney Black and Gold Mickey Mouse playing card deck, available from September in the UK.

“Our Cartamundi brands are founded on the belief that play enriches the world,” said Tricia Bouras, Cartamundi Global Entertainment president and CEO and president of the United States Playing Card Company of Cartamundi Entertainment. “Through Disney, we are further inspired by the power of wonderment to create a world that is truly magical. We are thrilled to breathe life into this vision through our new playing card collection.”

The remaining decks in the collection will be unveiled throughout summer and autumn via Bicyclecards.com. These will be available in multiple markets across the globe.

“Disney characters and stories ignite the imagination, empowering families to joyfully immerse themselves in the Wonder of Play,” added Masha Levseieva, VP North America Marketing and Global Insights at Cartamundi. “As a brand, we wholeheartedly embrace the enchantment and awe, making Disney the quintessential IP to breathe life into our playing cards.”

The five decks in the Disney Collection are:

  • Disney Mickey Mouse Inspired Black and Gold Playing Cards by Bicycle – beautifully designed decks with intricate foil. Classic Mickey Mouse is featured front and centre, with his iconic silhouette hidden throughout every card.
  • Disney Princess Inspired Playing Cards by Bicycle (available in pink and blue) – this deck is an ideal treasure for would be princesses, igniting their imagination and empowering them to shine.
  • Disney Villains Inspired Playing Cards by Bicycle (available in green and purple) – an extensive lineup of iconic characters and the ultimate companion for Disney enthusiasts looking to embrace their edgier side.
  • Disney 100 Inspired Playing Cards by Bicycle – honours the storytellers who have captivated hearts with enduring magic and cherished connections woven throughout generations of beloved characters and timeless tales.
  • Disney Classic Mickey Mouse Inspired Playing Cards by Bicycle – delightful cards feature beloved icon Mickey Mouse, capturing the timeless appeal and playful spirit that has charmed audiences for generations.

For over 135 years, Bicycle Playing Cards has been the bestselling and most widely used playing card brand in the world. Bicycle decks can be found at the most exclusive tables in Vegas and at kitchen tables across the globe. The Bicycle brand is loved and respected by the worldwide magician community; Bicycle cards have passed through the hands of maîtres like Copperfield, Blaine and Shin Lim.

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