Butterfly Playing Cards by TCC Fashion

[laitostarr777]

Upcoming decks within TCC Fashion line-up. Surprisingly, it's one name with four different variations. The back is simply a close up to the butterfly wings finished with holographic foil. Standard Edition is for the blue, orange, and green. Gilded Edition is for blue, orange, green, and purple - exclusively stored in a box with a pop-up butterfly display.

[Honeybee]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tc ... tal_hits=5

I am undecided about the backs (I may have preferred them borderless) but I definitely do not like the tucks

[EndersGame]

Here's a write-up I did about this project, along with some pictures.

Butterfly Playing Cards by TCC Fashion (Kickstarter)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tc ... cc-fashion

Custom butterfly-themed playing cards with the shine of cold foil wings

Price: $10 (Prism Blue deck), $12 (Amber Golden deck), $90 (Collection Boxset with four gilded decks)
Kickstarter ends: Friday, July 18, 2025



How do they do it? The TCC Fashion series has already produced some marvellous decks, showcasing some of the best and newest innovations in playing cards, both on the tuck cases and on the cards themselves. Now they're back with another project, this time in honor of butterflies, and with cards that have stunning cold foil backs worthy of the shine and magnificence of the beautiful butterfly.

I've always loved butterflies, and this project is a tribute to four of them, with four different decks:
● Prism-Blue deck – Blue Morpho
● Amber-Golden deck – Monarch Butterfly
● Emerald-Green deck – Green-banded Swallowtail
● Somnium-Purple deck – Purple Emperor



The artwork on the card faces draws on images commonly associated with butterflies, such as flowers. Using shimmering cold foil is the perfect choice for depicting the beauty of butterflies, and this deck really does justice to the gleam and glisten of their wings like few other butterfly-themed decks I've seen.

A striking feature of these decks is how their tuck boxes reveal part of a shiny butterfly wing through a die-cut window on the front, while the back has a shimmering full panel of butterfly wing bling, corresponding to the back of the cards. The Green deck adds embossing that matches the contours of the wings, and helps create the impression of a 3D look.



The information below comes from the project page.

Prism-Blue deck

"The butterfly that inspired Prism is the Blue Morpho, known for its incredibly complex wing scale structure, resembling multilayered louver-like ridges. When light hits the wings, it triggers various optical effects such as refraction, reflection, and diffraction."





















Amber-Golden deck

"The monarch butterfly featured on the Amber playing cards is the only butterfly on Earth that undertakes long-distance migration. Its wings are a vivid shade of amber-orange, bordered by an elegant black frame adorned with two neat rows of white spots."















Emerald-Green deck

"The image of the green-banded swallowtail butterfly is displayed on the front of the tuck box, enhanced by delicate embossing that brings a tactile dimension to its visual beauty. Under sunlight, the butterfly’s wings shimmer with a jade-like luster—an effect that inspired its name."













This deck is not available separately, but only as part of the 3 Standard Decks Bundle (which includes a Crystal Display Case), or in the Collection Boxset which has gilded versions of all four decks.

Somnium-Purple deck

"The Somnium deck is inspired by the great purple emperor butterfly - a rare and exquisite species celebrated as the dream butterfly. Its deep purple wings are adorned with striking, bold white spots, a contrast that imbues it with both mysterious and elegant qualities."









This deck is only available as part of the Collection Boxset which has gilded versions of all four decks.

Collection Boxset

Limited to just 500 sets, this is a special gift box with a 3D pop-up. The front has a die-cut design and butterfly pattern.



When you lift the lid, a butterfly garden unfolds in three dimensions.



Inside are gilded versions of all four playing cards. This is the only way to get the Somnium deck that is inspired by the purple emperor butterfly.



Kickstarter link

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tc ... cc-fashion

[KGthePrince]

I'm really not a fan of locking decks behind bundles. Easy pass.

[Evilgamer]

Love the backs and gilding.

Not so crazy about the faces. I’m in for now but that may change.

[Honeybee]

Yes, I like the orange backs but the faces make it a no

[balrog326]

I just received a very concerning email saying this project was copyright infringement. I'm guessing because of Ondrej's Butterfly playing cards? I hope all us backers don't lose that money now I was looking forward to this one.

[Honeybee]

If you go to the KS page all you see is:

Butterfly Playing Cards by TCC Fashion is the subject of an intellectual property dispute and is currently unavailable.

[laitostarr777]

I just received a very concerning email saying this project was copyright infringement. I'm guessing because of Ondrej's Butterfly playing cards? I hope all us backers don't lose that money now I was looking forward to this one.

I mean, it CAN’t be because Ondrej’s Butterfly. The name might be the same, but the designs are completely different: Ondrej’s have a full working customized back, while TCC’s just a closeup of a butterfly wing made holofoil.

I don’t understand the dispute, hopefully it is a false alarm. Unless… there are other elements in TCC Butterfly that are in dispute with copyright infringement.

[GandalfPC]

Using that name dilutes Butterfly brand - so I could see it.

Should they try to change the name to Monarchs I imagine they will get similar pushback.

Perhaps Swallowtail will do the job.

[EndersGame]

Using that name dilutes Butterfly brand - so I could see it.

That was my guess as well. Although wouldn't this only apply if "Butterfly Playing Cards" has been trademarked?

It would seem a bit absurd if this means nothing can ever be called Butterfly Playing Cards. After all, there have already been several other decks with that name.

For instance:

Bicycle Butterfly Playing Cards by PlayingCardDecks: https://playingcarddecks.com/products/b ... ying-cards



Bicycle Butterfly Playing Cards by RSVP: https://www.wopc.co.uk/usa/the-united-s ... -butterfly



Tally-Ho Butterfly Playing Cards by USPCC: https://bicyclecards.com/shop/tally-ho- ... ying-cards



TCC isn't really doing anything that those decks haven't already done, and it wouldn't be fair if Ondrej and co are going after them just for that, while ignoring others that have done the same.

[Honeybee]

Maybe if they had TCC a bit more prominently on the Tuck - like the Bicycle and Tally-Ho, there would not have been an isssue.
Reflecting on the KS message, I wonder whether "intellectual property" is referring to something more but I cannot see what

[Leo_card]

If it's just because of the name, that would be such a shame.

[Evilgamer]

that does seem petty, I ended up not backing this on on account of the faces but....just imagine if someone tried to copyright dispute pirates, or Egypt or Medieval themes...

[laitostarr777]

Again, we really don't know for sure, and I don't think TCC will discuss it openly... currently TCC is discussing with whoever filed the copyright dispute within 30 days. Should it isn't resolved within that time, the refund will commence. Otherwise, backers will get whatever they backed for.

[laitostarr777]

The dispute has been resolved

Campaign is back up and running - now it is changed to Morpho Playing Cards. Wonder it will reflect on the design, OR we will get whatever that’s already presented

[Leo_card]

So it really is just because of the name? With so many playing cards on the market nowadays named “Butterfly” ,I can only say that Ondrej might be making a bit of a fuss over nothing.

[laitostarr777]

So it really is just because of the name? With so many playing cards on the market nowadays named “Butterfly” ,I can only say that Ondrej might be making a bit of a fuss over nothing.

I am really surprised that it was him who was responsible for this copyright infringement…

Last month, we received a letter from Mr. Ondřej Pšenička, who claimed that his company holds the trademark for “Butterfly Playing Cards” within the European Union. His demands included a worldwide prohibition on the use of this name or any similar names that could cause confusion, global sales restrictions of existing editions after 2026, and requested our products as compensation.

Reading this, it appears that Ondrej does have a point: he doesn’t want when people search “Butterfly Playing Cards”, and then two decks popped up (Ondrejs and TCCs), causing confusion.

What matters now, whoever backed the campaign, the money is safe and we will get our decks

[Honeybee]

Reading this, it appears that Ondrej does have a point: he doesn’t want when people search “Butterfly Playing Cards”, and then two decks popped up (Ondrejs and TCCs), causing confusion.

Bad news for Ondrej then

[kevork]

[...] global sales restrictions of existing editions after 2026, and requested our products as compensation.

This part is crazy.

Now I must cancel my project Butter Fly Playing Cards for fear of repercussions. Back to the drawing board.

[Leo_card]

[...] global sales restrictions of existing editions after 2026, and requested our products as compensation.

This part is crazy.

Now I must cancel my project Butter Fly Playing Cards for fear of repercussions. Back to the drawing board.
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Honestly, your deck looks better, haha.

[EndersGame]

Here's the full project update (August 26, 2025) from TCC:

The project has now been restored!

Dear Backers,

Thank you for your continuous support and patience. Due to potential copyright disputes, we were required by Kickstarter regulations to temporarily hide our project over the past weeks.

The project has now been restored and is moving forward as planned. The name change only affects the title and does not involve any infringement issues. It will not impact the design, craftsmanship, or overall quality. We remain committed to our original schedule and will deliver in mid-to-late September.

TCC is a company built on principles and deep respect for creativity and intellectual property.

Last month, we received a letter from Mr. Ondřej Pšenička, who claimed that his company holds the trademark for “Butterfly Playing Cards” within the European Union. His demands included a worldwide prohibition on the use of this name or any similar names that could cause confusion, global sales restrictions of existing editions after 2026, and requested our products as compensation.

We believe this constitutes an abuse of intellectual property rights. Despite multiple rounds of communication, we have not been able to reach an agreement.

We sincerely apologize for the delays caused to our backers.

He good news is that we are no longer hindered by these disputes and are fully back on track.

We believe there may be a misunderstanding regarding the use of the word “Butterfly.” It is a common motif and concept. Especially given that the two products have significant differences in appearance and design.Our legal counsel, specializing in intellectual property law in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, has advised us that our use of this term in relation to playing cards is lawful and compliant within our jurisdictions.

That said, we continue to respect all creators. To avoid potential negative impacts, we will minimize the use of “Butterfly Playing Cards” in rewards for backers located in the EU. Details have been shared individually with each EU-based backer via private messages.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

With gratitude,
TCC Team

This is the part I find rather concerning as far as Ondrej's reputation is concerned, if it's true:

"His demands included a worldwide prohibition on the use of this name or any similar names that could cause confusion, global sales restrictions of existing editions after 2026, and requested our products as compensation."

Really? Is requesting TCC's products as compensation even a normal and reasonable demand?

[krystalie]

Reading this, it appears that Ondrej does have a point: he doesn’t want when people search “Butterfly Playing Cards”, and then two decks popped up (Ondrejs and TCCs), causing confusion.

Bad news for Ondrej then

Someone call Ondrej and tell him to make another dispute, his work ain't done yet.

[EndersGame]

And here's another: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xi ... ying-cards

This project by Xiang is simply called "Butterfly Playing Cards", and was only fulfilled about a year ago. Better request their products as compensation too.

[Adamthinks]

I don't hapoen to own any decks by Ondrej, and after this that will continue. Hadn't any interest in his decks. Others have done the Butterfly theme much better.

[Honeybee]

I have a few different butterfly decks including the original book set (I began card collecting via marked decks) and I like them a lot - I don't know that anyone has done butterflies much better

This dispute does seem silly as 'Butterfly' is a very general term. If Ondrej had name his company The Blue Butterfly playing card co. and someone released 'Blue Butterfly playing cards' that might be a bit different

[laitostarr777]

Still mindblown.. really…
Like, he tried to do something which VXD almost did against KWP’s Legal Tender holo

But in Ondrej’s case, he succeeded with TCC’s Butterfly (now called Morpho). I guess that’s what happened when your name is already the big kahuna in the card community, that naming can be used as copyright issues

[Leo_card]

Yes, it would be better if TCC used a different name. However, the part about demanding a global sales ban and product compensation just because it’s a common and frequently used word… that’s really hard to justify.

[DeepCard]

I'm unsure who's in the right here, but legally, if Ondrej holds the trademark for 'Butterfly Playing Cards' (which requires purchasing and registering), he has the authority to determine if its use is lawful. From my understanding, generic terms like 'Butterfly' or 'Apple' cannot be trademarked, but specific combinations like 'Butterfly Playing Cards' or 'Apple iPhone' can be. This is based on my experience at my previous company, which specialized in textbooks and educational materials.

[Strag]

Yes but there it also depends on which jurisdiction trademarks are registered and if there might be "prior art" that used such a mark. In that case Lotrek and RSVP Magic may want a word. I'm no fanboy for TCC, quite the opposite, but this action does seem quite heavy handed when there are numerous example of other playing card decks called Butterfly that existed in the marketplace long before Ondrej.

I only own one of his decks (the Ukraine/Penguin Magic one) and looks like it will stay that way.