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The Kelly Gang Playing Cards NPCC

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The Kelly Gang Playing Cards NPCC

$17.99 USD
 per 

The Kelly Gang Playing Cards

Using this deck will feel as though the Kelly Gang is back! 

From a time when European civilization was only starting to take hold in outback Australia, Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang waged war on property and all the props of civilization - police, bankers, squatters, teachers, preachers, the railway and the electric telegraph. 

The villains of the deck are the four members of the Kelly Gang. These original illustrations capture the youthful, destructive urges of the four outlaws, and each design captures a unique element of their outlaw character. The outlaws' weapons are based on the weapons of choice of the actual Kelly Gang. 

From Irish convict roots, the Kelly children were taught from a young age that the Irish could never expect justice under English law. That spirit is captured in this meticulously designed, original deck that tells the story of the Gang and their ultimate demise. 

The Jokers' design pays specific homage to two characters, the outlaw Ned in the now famous suit of armor from his last stand at Glenrowan, and his remarkable mother Ellen, who outlived convict transportation to Australia and 7 of her 12 children. 

Ned Kelly's famous Metal Armor is arguably one of the most iconic images of modern Australian history. The actual suit of armor is on display in the State Library of Victoria, Australia. It and the story of the gang has influenced movies, popular culture and modern Australian art. And more than that, it has crystallized and charged that period of Australian history in a way only one or two events of the 19th century have been able to do. 

As for the artist -- the court cards, in fact all the cards, are original designs by the talented up-and-coming designer, Erik Suswanto. 

Limited Edition Deck Features:

  • Step back in time to 19th century colonial Australia
  • One-off maximum print run 1,000 decks
  • All custom cards designed by graphic artist Erik Suswanto
  • Gold foil on the tuck case with inner printing
  • 310gsm premium German linen stock
  • Manufactured in Europe by Noir Arts (NPCC)
  • 2018 Release

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TimB
History

The Kelly Gang Playing Cards printed by NPCC have a tremendous back design. Super cool. Really like the art work, but I wish that they would have printed with USPCC.

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Jonathan Oliver
History lessons

Got these for our old west poker night. Great feel and art work. Really like the #/Letters. Had no clue about the history of the old outback (my new fascination). As Ned would say... "So is life"

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Terry McGhee Jr
Touch of History

This deck is smooth to the touch and full of history. The courts are customized but only the Aces bare the portraits of the gang along with the Jokers. The tuck is beautiful on its own and you will even find some artwork inside as well.

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Carl McCaskey
Historical deck

I love the historical aspect of the deck. Take the time to look into the history of the Kelly Gang as well as other Australian outlaws of that era. Very fascinating history although quite violent and bloody (BTW....there was a movie made with Rolling Stones' own Mick Jagger in the title role entitle "Ned Kelly" (1970) -- worth finding). This deck has a slight historic feel as well as original design. Nice.

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