Presenting the world of Hans Christian Andersen through the medium of playing cards. Not as a single collection, but as four distinct, thematically curated volumes, each brought to life through the medium of premium playing cards. At the heart of this collection is the hourglass: a symbol of story time itself. It holds the sands of “once upon a time,” that timeless realm where a duckling becomes a swan, a mermaid becomes foam, and a shepherdess dares to dream. In every tale, Andersen reminds us that within these grains of sand, and fleeting moments can lie eternal truths about love, loss, courage, and hope. The Back Design is Animated - witness as the hourglass ticks with its sand flows from the top to the bottom. The Number Cards feature customized pips. The Ace of Spades feature an enlarged pip with the illustration of a kid reading a storybook. The Courts feature carefully selected stories written by Hans Christian Andersen. The Jokers feature the central hourglass: one is full and one is empty.
STANDARD EDITION | Storybook Tuck Box:
These editions present the complete, beautiful watercolor-style illustrations encased in a storybook tuck box for the full thematic experience. Watch the graceful swans take flight as you pull on the interactive tab. This edition focuses on the artistic integrity and narrative depth of each scene.
Each Sapphire Edition court card brings forward a hero from its own iconic stories: The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, The Wild Swans, The Nightingale, The Princess and the Pea, The Flying Trunk, The Red Shoes, The Last Pearl, The Steadfast Tin Soldier.
