Vintage 1970s "Chansons à Boire" Card Game – Vins Carrousel

Step back into the jovial spirit of the 1970s with this rare French advertising card game, created to promote Vins Carrousel. This complete 33-card deck features lively illustrations on the front and the full lyrics of traditional and bawdy French drinking songs on the reverse. Perfect for collectors of vintage games, lovers of French culture, or anyone who enjoys a touch of cheeky humor with their wine.

Publisher: Vins Carrousel (Advertising deck)
Era: 1970s
Theme: French drinking songs (chansons à boire)
Cards: 33 (complete) – each card numbered with song title & colorful illustration on one side, lyrics and game instructions on the other
Card size: 11.5 × 7.5 cm
Condition: Cards in excellent, near mint condition; box shows some wear from storage (as pictured)
Language: French
Packaging: Original box included (slightly worn)

A nostalgic and fun collectible — perfect for display, conversation, or even singing along with friends over a good bottle of wine!

🔹 Publisher: Disney / Le Journal de Mickey
🔹 Year: circa 2003
🔹 Country: France
🔹 Cards: 54 standard playing cards (poker size)
🔹 Theme: The Haunted Mansion / Horror / Fantasy
🔹 Condition: Cards in excellent condition, box shows minor wear (see photos)
🔹 Language: French

🎃 Le Manoir Hanté et les 999 Fantômes – Jeu de 54 cartes effrayantes

(a.k.a. Haunted Mansion Playing Cards / The Haunted Mansion Deck / Jeu Épouvantable du Journal de Mickey)

This spooky and collectible 54-card deck was released as a Disney tie-in for “Le Manoir Hanté et les 999 Fantômes” (The Haunted Mansion), the 2003 movie starring Eddie Murphy. Distributed in France through Le Journal de Mickey, this deck is part of the film’s official promotional line.

Each card features eerie stills and characters from the movie framed in a gothic mirror-style border, with haunted portraits, specters, and surreal visual effects. The box reads “Je vois à travers les cartes !” (“I see through the cards!”), perfectly matching the ghostly theme.

🪶 Collector’s Note:
A rare and nostalgic Disney collectible from the early 2000s, Le Manoir Hanté et les 999 Fantômes deck captures the gothic humor and eerie charm of the Haunted Mansion universe. Particularly sought-after by Disneyana collectors and fans of horror-themed playing cards.

Step back into late-90s nostalgia with this 1998 Barbie “Jeu de 7 Familles” card game, published by France Cartes under license from Mattel.

This charming set includes all cards + original box + rule card, featuring Barbie in seven themed families:
Fleurs, Picnic, Tennis, Plage, Romantique, Soirée, Glamour.

Cards are printed in bright 90s colors with heart and star motifs, perfect for collectors of Barbie memorabilia, vintage toys, or retro French card games.

Condition:
Cards are in good vintage condition, with some light handling signs on a few cards (see photos).
Box shows visible wear, especially around edges, but remains fully functional.

Card size: approx. 7.5 × 11 cm
Publisher: France Cartes / Mattel Inc. (1998)
Complete set including all family cards and original rule card.

🪶 Collector’s Note

Barbie card games from the 1990s have become highly collectible, especially complete French editions by France Cartes. This 1998 set is increasingly hard to find in good condition, and its large card format and vibrant illustrations make it a standout piece for Barbie collectors and vintage toy enthusiasts.

🔹 Publisher: France Cartes / Héron (Grimaud group)
🔹 Origin: France, c. 1990s
🔹 Contents: Complete 52-card deck + 2 Jokers
🔹 Card Size: approx. 6.3 × 8.7 cm
🔹 Theme: International football / soccer nations (flags on ball motif)
🔹 Authenticity: Original Héron print — not a reproduction
🔹 Condition:
Cards: Very good (clean & bright)
Box: A bit worn from storage, as shown in photos

This collectible ONZE-themed deck celebrates world football through a vibrant design featuring national flags and a classic Héron joker style. Perfect for collectors of vintage sports memorabilia, football fans, or anyone who loves unique French card decks.

Promotional Tarot Deck – 22 Major Arcana – Italy

A unique and extremely rare promotional tarot deck created in 2006 for Garnier’s “Belle Color” hair-care campaign. Illustrated by the celebrated tarot artist Antonella Castelli, this colorful and modern adaptation of the 22 Major Arcana captures the vibrancy, energy, and confidence associated with Garnier’s beauty line.

The cards reinterpret traditional tarot archetypes through a contemporary, fashion-inspired lens — from La Papessa to Il Diavolo, each figure radiates emotion and color. With Castelli’s fluid watercolor style and expressive gestures, this deck stands out as both a pop-culture curiosity and a miniature work of art from the golden age of Italian tarot illustration.

🔹 Artist: Antonella Castelli
🔹 Publisher: Lo Scarabeo / Garnier Belle Color
🔹 Year: 2006
🔹 Country: Italy
🔹 Cards: 22 Major Arcana
🔹 Size: 59 × 108 mm
🔹 Language: Italian
🔹 Condition: Cards in very good condition – box with light signs of storage wear (see photos)

🪶 Collector’s Note
Issued only as part of a limited beauty promotion, this deck was never sold commercially and is among the most elusive tarot releases by Lo Scarabeo. A fascinating crossover between fashion advertising and esoteric symbolism, it is now a sought-after gem among tarot and design collectors alike.