Where mortals meet machines. This is the realm of Mortalis Machina - a bold fusion of humanity and technology captured in an exquisitely crafted deck of premium playing cards. Every detail has been thoughtfully refined, brought to life in the world's first fully functional, mechanical gear box made entirely of paper. The dynamic open-and-close mechanism is tucked inside a form no larger than a standard deck, defying all expectations.
DESIGNED BY THE PAPER GEAR COMPANY
Conceptualized and meticulously designed by us at The Paper Gear Company, the Iron (Bronze) and Cobalt (Blue) Editions feature a metallic finish and a revolutionary paper-engineered gear box. We invite you to discover a deck that isn't just part of your collection-but the crown jewel of it. Each edition is limited to 999 copies only.
STANDARD & GILDED EDITIONS: IRON & COBALT
The gilded series features bronze gilding for the Iron edition and silver gilding for the Cobalt edition. Inspired by the clash of man and machine, the design draws heavily from the steampunk aesthetic that fueled this entire project. You'll find lavish layers of Victorian elegance, Baroque curvature, Gothic motifs, and hints of dark fantasy and mysticism laced through every card.
The standard deck contains the same box but no gilding on cards.
The design of the cards and the gear box evolved side by side-mechanical elements like cogs and gears are subtly embedded into the artwork to unify the experience.
THE COURTS & JOKERS
Each court card and both jokers were painstakingly developed through numerous iterations. The result: intricately detailed characters that feel alive.
The jokers offer a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the human condition-one clutching a heart (love), the other coins and jewels (wealth). Both wear traditional Harlequin garb as a nod to classic card design, yet their message challenges tradition: what we chase for happiness may also bring sorrow.
Jacks [Death Messengers]
Spades - Hellbound
Hearts - Black Cat
Clubs - Horse (Apocalyse)
Diamonds - Raven
Queens [Gods]
Spades - Santa Muerte/Catrina
Hearts - Koli
Clubs - Mengpo
Diamonds - Valkyrie, Hel
Kings [Reapers]
Spades - Reaper
Hearts - Anubis
Clubs - Hades
Diamonds - Yama
Jokers
Angel and Demon
The pips
We have designed some special pips for this deck
THE FOILED METALLIC GEAR BOX
A marvel of paper engineering, the Mortalis Machina "Gear Box" is our proudest achievement. Designed in-house at The Paper Gear Company, this tactile box wasn't born from a single spark, but from trial, iteration, and imagination pushed to its limit.
Opening the foiled gear box reveals a kinetic experience-gears shift, elements move, and a moment of mechanical magic unfolds. We've bronze-foiled the Iron edition and silver-foiled the Cobalt to elevate the visual allure. Made entirely of paper, the box is lightweight, durable, and environmentally responsible.
Despite its complexity, the box remains compact-equal in size to a regular tuck box but engineered with astonishing precision. It's an experience you can hold, open, and marvel at every time.
LIMITED TO 999 COPIES
Due to the meticulous craftsmanship required, each edition-Iron and Cobalt-is limited to just 999 copies. Every gear box is manually constructed with care and precision, making each one a unique collector's item.
Shipping and Returns
We offer fast and reliable shipping for all our clothing items. Orders are processed within 1-2 business days and shipped via standard delivery, which typically takes 3-5 business days.
Express shipping options are also available at checkout for an additional fee, ensuring your fashion essentials arrive even sooner. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $150. For any questions regarding your order, please contact our customer service team for assistance.
Return Policies
Provided the conditions in our refund policy have been met, refunds will be processed using the original form of payment. You can return an item purchased online by posting it to us. Please contact customer service for return address. Please note that delivery costs will be excluded from the refund unless goods are returned in accordance with your statutory rights (e.g. they are faulty or not as ordered).
The items with the original receipt are returned within 30 days of purchase.
Items must be in the original condition as purchased with all labels/tickets attached.
Provided the conditions in our refund policy have been met, refunds will be processed using the original form of payment. You can return an item purchased online by posting it to us. Please contact customer service for return address. Please note that delivery costs will be excluded from the refund unless goods are returned in accordance with your statutory rights (e.g. they are faulty or not as ordered).
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