# Macabre Director Decks Tim Burton Playing Cards are Delightfully Weird & Whimsical By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-burton-playing-cards References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/tim-burton-playing-cards/147248/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596177373/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Prints of Tim Burton's original artwork may be a little bit out of most people's price range, so for something more affordable, there's the Tim Burton Playing Cards. For those who have been to the famous director's [MoMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma) gallery, the Tim Burton Playing Cards takes a few of his paintings and incorporates it into the deck. Those familiar with Burton's work will see [macabre themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macabre-spirits), as well as strange and whimsical characters that showcases his wild imagination. Keep in mind that the pictures only show up for the face cards, but it's still a cool collectors item to have for fans of the director. The Tim Burton Playing Cards is perfect for fans of film, creepy characters and gambling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture Playing Cards:** Creating playing cards featuring artwork from famous pop culture icons or fandoms - **Limited Edition Collectible Cards:** Making cards with exclusive designs and artwork for collectors to enjoy and trade - **Art-inspired Card Games:** Incorporating famous artwork into the design and gameplay of popular card games such as poker, tarot, and bridge ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Producing card games and playing cards featuring famous directors, actors, and franchises to add novelty to the gaming experience - **Gifts and Collectibles:** Designing unique and affordable collectible items for fans to purchase and display in their collection - **Art and Museum Merchandise:** Collaborating with famous artists or museums to create limited edition playing cards and card games featuring noteworthy artwork for visitors and art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-of-tim-burton.md) - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md) - [Film Awards-Inspired Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-awardsinspired-playing-cards.md) - [Magician-Designed Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-playing-cards.md) - [Magic-Themed Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-harry-potter.md) - [Smiley-Themed Collectors Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-x-smiley.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-playing-cards.md) - [Limited-Edition Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-playing-cards.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-be-happy-box.md)