The pinnacle of Chinese animation, combining the most outstanding features of animation technology with the traditional Oriental painting style

1. An epitome of the Oriental painting style
2. A classic in the hearts of Chinese people around the world
3. Authorized playing cards of the pinnacle of Chinese animation movie The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven (大闹天宫, Da nao tian gong)

This time, we bring you the co-branded playing cards of the classic animation movie The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven. The playing cards are produced and distributed by TCC. Authorized by Shanghai Animation Film Studio. Limited edition, in addition to the numbered seal, each deck will also be affixed with the only authentic security label provided by the official.

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It is a mythical story from China, based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. It's a story in which the Monkey King, Sun Wukong from Mount Huaguo, to find a satisfactory weapon, went from heaven to earth, fought alone against the group of gods with his skill of 72 Transformations, and finally smashed the Lingxiao Hall of Heaven.

The film was produced in 1964 and distributed by the French company Les Films de ma Vie (VHS). Hailed as the pinnacle of Chinese animation, it combines the most outstanding features of animation technology with the traditional Oriental painting style.

The inspiration drawn from ancient architecture, clay sculpture, frescoes, and opera was applied to the film art, creating a magnificent and ethereal fairyland. And the Monkey King with a peach-heart face, a classic image in the history of Chinese animation, came into being. It produced a far-reaching impact on animation at home and abroad.

The style of dialogue in the film lies between Beijing dialect and recitation, and the background sound effects are filled with the gongs and drums rhythm of Peking opera, full of national characteristics. The Kunqu opera interspersed during the film also produces a flexible rhythm. With the cooperation of many masters, The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven has strong national characteristics. It has been nearly sixty years since its premiere, but the passage of time does not hide its brightness but makes its charm last long. It eventually became an excellent representative of Chinese animation and even Chinese culture.

Awards:

1. Special Awards for short films at the 13th Czech Republic Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, 1962
2. Best art award and children's literature award at the 2nd Chinese film "Hundred Flowers" festival, 1963
3. Outstanding film award at the International London Film Festival, 1978
4. First Prize of the 2nd National Children's and Teenagers' Literary and Artistic Creation Jury, May 1980
5. Third prize at the 5th Quito International Children’s Film Festival in Ecuador, 1982
6. Jury prize at the 12th Figueira Da Foz International Film Festival of Portugal, 1983

All the suits and values on the face are replaced with illustrations, 54 of which correspond to 54 scenes in the film. Each illustration feels as if it evokes the gongs and drums rhythm of Peking opera from the movie, awakening the viewers' memory of the film.

By looking at the faces of the playing cards, we can see the Monkey King traveling to the East Sea, see him guarding the Peach Garden, see the hundred-thousands of soldiers in Heaven setting traps, and see the Monkey King causing uproar in Lingxiao Hall.

When designing the back of the card, we wanted it to be as close to the theme of "Oriental Painting" as possible and chose the traditional color combination of red, blue, white, and gold to bring a fresh feeling through the rich saturation. The cloud pattern and the Chinese characters "大闹天宫" (Uproar in Heaven) are interlaced, not only complementing the theme but also adding a lot of details to the image.

1. Authorized playing cards of The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
2. Limited to 2000 with a numbered seal
3. All faces are illustrations of different scenes
4. 52 Playing Cards + 2 Jokers
5. Standard playing card size 63 x 88 mm
6. Thin crushed cards
7. Professional quality for Cardistry

The box set contains three decks of playing cards in different designs. Limited to 600 numbered sets, and will not be sold individually. One of the decks is the upgraded version of the standard edition. The other two decks retain regular suits and values.

The J, Q, and K correspond to the classic characters in the film and the Monkey King respectively.

The box of Lingxiao Hall box set is made of four layers of laser-engraved hollow paper, carved with rich layers. The flying eaves of the main Hall of Heaven and the plumes on the Purple Gold Crown of the Monkey King are vividly clear.

1. Authorized playing cards of The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
2. Limited to 600 numbered sets
3. Holograms cards
4. 3 decks of deluxe playing cards
5. Two-layer card case
6. Paper Carving Box

The collector's box is a top-quality baking-painted wooden box, fully inlaid with golden relief. Decorated with Chinese-style cloud patterns, the Chinese characters "大闹天宫" stand out of it.

In addition to the holograms, three Collector's Edition Playing Cards in red, blue, and green gilding edges.

1. Authorized playing cards of The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
2. Limited to 300 sets
3. Holograms cards
4. Three Collector's Edition Playing Cards with Golden Gilded Edges
5. Two-Layer Card Case
6. Baking-Painted Collector's Box

Extraordinary, magnificent, and highly collectible playing cards. Not for public sale, but only as a gift for the supporters who pledge ALLIN in this project.

There are 52 new illustrations of the Monkey King on the face and a golden cloud pattern on the back. Each deck comes with a numbered and sealed label.