Kings Wild Project · Playing Cards

Kings Wild Project, custom playing cards by Jackson Robinson, Kickstarter-funded. Gilded, Player and limited editions. Online shop in Europe at The Joker House.
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Kings Wild Project is the playing card label of designer Jackson Robinson (Kentucky, United States), one of the most recognisable names in cardistry and custom card collecting. Since its first Kickstarter campaign in 2013, Kings Wild has released dozens of decks with aesthetics inspired by American history, mythology and classic engraving. The cards are printed at USPCC or EPCC (Expert Playing Card Company), with embossed and foiled tuck cases and premium finishes intended for collectors more than for daily use.

Who is Jackson Robinson and what is Kings Wild Project?

Jackson Robinson is an American illustrator and graphic designer, trained as an art director in advertising before focusing on the playing card world. In 2013 he launched Federal 52, his first Kickstarter-funded deck, and Kings Wild Project has since become one of the references of modern playing card design.

The studio operates as an independent label: Robinson designs each deck in-house —faces, backs, jokers, tuck case— and personally selects printer, stock and finishes. Most editions are printed at USPCC (Erlanger, Kentucky) or EPCC (Hialeah, Florida), and ship first to those who backed the Kickstarter campaign.

Federal 52, National and Mythos: the main Kings Wild series

Federal 52

The foundational series. Designs featuring 19th-century American historical figures, warm palette and Victorian engraving aesthetics. It is the brand's most recognisable line and the one that best represents Robinson's visual signature.

Collecting · Occasional use

National Playing Cards

Modernised reissues of old American decks in the spirit of National Card Co. They keep the typography and composition of historical cards but with current print quality and a redesigned tuck case.

Collecting · Vintage

Atlantean, Tigers and themed series

Standalone lines with specific themes —mythology, wildlife, founders editions—. Each has its own visual identity and usually ships with variants (Gilded, Player, Limited).

Collecting · Limited edition

Kings Wild Project on Kickstarter: how the model works

Most Kings Wild decks are funded through Kickstarter first. That lets Robinson run relatively small print runs (between 1,000 and 5,000 units per edition) without taking on the inventory risk of a traditional label. Backers get access to exclusive variants: editions with gilded edges (Gilded), with black edges (Player), or with limited numbering.

Once the campaign ends, part of the print run is sold through the official store and, later, reaches distributors such as The Joker House. Gilded versions and numbered editions are not always reprinted, which explains the high secondary-market prices.

Why Kings Wild cards are collector items (not a daily deck)

Collecting and display

Recommended: Gilded or numbered editions

The core Kings Wild audience collects sealed decks. The embossed and foiled tuck cases and the special finishes are designed to be kept closed, not opened.

Cardistry and visual work

Recommended: Player editions

Player versions are the ones meant to be opened and used. They keep the complete edition design but drop the premium finishes (no Gilded, no special edges) and ship at a price aimed at real use.

Gifts and special editions

Recommended: any Federal 52 or National

The narrative design (American history, mythology) and the print finishes turn these decks into a usual gift in cardistry and magic circles, especially the most recognisable series.

Kings Wild finishes: USPCC, EPCC and technical differences

Kings Wild Project prints decks at both USPCC and EPCC. USPCC offers classic American stock and the Air-Cushion finish. EPCC works with slightly thinner stock and finishes like B9 Casino (smoother) or Master Finish (between Air-Cushion and Cambric).

This means two Kings Wild decks can feel different depending on the printer and the run. Each edition specifies the manufacturer; on the secondary market, EPCC versions tend to have more traction among cardists because of the distinct slip.

Frequently asked questions about Kings Wild Project

Who is the designer behind Kings Wild Project?

Jackson Robinson, an American illustrator and graphic designer. He personally designs every deck in the catalogue and chose the Kickstarter model to fund print runs from the first edition in 2013.

Where are Kings Wild cards printed?

At USPCC (United States Playing Card Company, Erlanger, Kentucky) or EPCC (Expert Playing Card Company, Hialeah, Florida). Each edition specifies the printer because stock and finish change with the manufacturer.

What's the difference between the Gilded, Player and limited versions?

Gilded has gilded edges and is the premium collector edition. Player is the standard version meant to be opened and used. Limited or numbered (Limited Edition) usually has a small run and a number certificate printed on the case.

Can Kings Wild cards be used for magic or cardistry?

Yes, technically they work like any USPCC or EPCC deck. The difference is their use profile is collecting: many editions stay sealed. For real use the usual choice is the Player version of each edition.

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US Size0-02-44-68-1012-1416-1820-22
Bust (in)30-3232-3434-3636-3838-4040-42.542.5-45.5
Under Bust (in)25-2627-2828-2930-31.532-33.534-3636-38
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