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2010-11 SP Authentic Basketball – 'Cutting Down the Nets' Insert Cards – 1/25/2011
“The original premium brand takes another step forward in its evolution with the most enhanced content ever combined with the popularity of NCAA Basketball," said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Basketball brand manager. "Every box delivers either two SP By the Letter Autographs or one By the Letter Autograph plus one additional autograph plus one Michael Jordan North Carolina Supreme Court Floor card.”
(12/7/2010)
2010 SP Authentic Football – SP College Pride Autographed Patch Cards – 1-18-2011
“One of the most anticipated football products of the year, 2010 SP Authentic Football delivers three autographs in every box with unique content that has never been produced on a card before,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck's Football brand manager. “Look for autographed BCS Championship patch cards and SP College Pride autographed patch cards featuring all the top players past and present.”
(12/6/2010)
Upper Deck World of Sports – Autographs and Memorabilia from All Major Sports – 2/8/2011
“The debut of Upper Deck's 'World of Sports' sets the stage to deliver the greatest collection of sports stars the industry has ever seen assembled in one product," said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck's brand manager. "Collect autographs and memorabilia from the game's greatest stars and personalities in baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, soccer, lacrosse, MMA, Olympic sports, Extreme sports, and more!”
(12/3/2010)
2010-11 SP Game Used Hockey – Supreme Sticks Featuring Game-Used Sticks – 12-28-2010
“Packed with power and delivering some punch, SP Game Used Hockey is loaded for 2010-11! Beginning with Championship Marks – a tribute to the Hawks Cup triumph – SP Game Used has hit a new level,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s Hockey brand manager. “Supreme Sticks (big pieces), Famous Face-offs (two-player fight strap cards), Game Gear and more provide fantastic hits for even the hard-core collectors.”
(10/12/2010)
2010-11 O-Pee-Chee Hockey – Marquee Legends and Rookies – 12-14-2010
“With an affordable price point and a 600-card checklist, 2010-11 O-Pee-Chee is the ultimate set for casual and hardcore fans alike,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s Hockey brand manager. “Look for high series Marquee Rookies and Legends alongside Retro parallels of the entire 600-card set including scarce black-bordered Rainbow parallels! Now with a well-positioned December release date, the base set captures this year’s top rookies!”
(10/11/2010)
The Young Guns Are Coming! Collect the 2010-11 NHL Rookies Starting in November!
Year in and year out, the Upper Deck Young Guns rookie set signals the start of the NHL season with the first true rookies to be found in packs. These highly desirable cards are in huge demand with collectors who are looking to put together sets or to just find cards of the top future stars in the league. The 2010-11 Upper Deck Young Guns set will be no different with a very talented rookie class sure to make a huge impact on the game.
(10/6/2010)
2010 SPx Football – Rookie Autographed Memorabilia Card in Every Box – 11-2-2010
“SPx Football makes its first ever all-college appearance with a new configuration and even greater value, delivering one rookie autographed memorabilia card per box,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Football brand manager. "And be sure to look for rare SPx Shadow Box inserts, including the autographed versions."
(9/30/2010)
2010-11 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey - Land a Top NHL Prospect Today - 10/25/2010 Release Date
“Blending terrific, low-numbered jersey and patch cards with Auto-Facts signatures and a bumper crop of rookie stars adds up to one great, box-level product,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s Hockey brand manager. “Upper Deck’s 2010-11 Artifacts Hockey delivers with solid acumen, offering something for memorabilia and player collectors, while adding in the temptation of landing one of the top prospects from the coming NHL season.”
(9/20/2010)
2009-10 Ultimate Collection Hockey - The hits just keep on coming in Ultimate fashion! - 5/28/2010 Release
"A winner that has stood the test of time, Ultimate Collection Hockey keeps it simple, delivering: One Rookie Card, One Signature Card and One Memorabilia Card in Every Pack! A new Rookie Class – featuring Tavares, Duchene, van Riemsdyk, Hedman, Gustavsson, Del Zotto, Benn, Stoa & others takes center stage", said Upper Deck’s Hockey Brand Manager, Josh Zusman.
(3/5/2010)
2009-10 SP Authentic Hockey - The essential product for supreme autographs! - 5/4/2010 Release
"John Tavares, Matt Duchene, James van Riemsdyk, Evander Kane, Jonas Gustavsson, Viktor Hedman, Michael Del Zotto, Jamie Benn, Colin Wilson, Logan Couture, Artem Anisimov . . . these names headline this year’s fantastic Rookie Class", said Upper Deck’s Hockey Brand Manager, Josh Zusman.
(2/27/2010)
2009-10 O-PEE-CHEE UPDATE HOCKEY - LOOK FOR UPDATED ROOKIES! - 4/27/2010 RELEASE
“The coolness of Metal cards meets the most complete Update Set any hockey fan could crave in O-Pee-Chee Update! Every Pack includes one Metal Parallel,” stated Upper Deck’s Hockey Brand Manager, Josh Zusman. “ALL 800-cards from the entire O-Pee-Chee set are featured! Even better, because this updates the O-Pee-Chee set with every Rookie who debuted in October!”
(2/25/2010)
2009-10 ICE Hockey - No autograph, no jersey, no patch- no matter! - 4/20/2010 Release
"The Ice Premieres Rookie Cards are some of the most sought-after of the entire season," says Josh Zusman, Upper Deck Hockey Brand Manager. "Well-positioned on the Ice-inspired PETG acetate surface, these Rookie Cards are hot! Add in Rinkside Signings, Signature Swatches (covered by acetate & signed on top of the swatch), and this set is nothing but cool!"
(2/24/2010)
2010 Greats of the Game Basketball – Hits Nothing But Net! – 4/6/2010 Release
“One of the most collectible and widely popular basketball brands of years past makes its return as a stand-alone product,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Basketball brand manager. “Our 2010 Greats of the Game Basketball is well positioned to thrill old-school and new-school hoops fans with strong content featuring basketball stars from the past, present and future.”
(2/23/2010)
2009-10 Champs Hockey - Wonders of the World, Dinosaurs, Historical Figures & Lots More! - 3/9/2010 Release
"Stretching the boundaries of hockey card products last year was Champ’s Hockey, featuring dinosaurs, fossils, artifacts, bones, endangered species and more, all on cool-to-collect tobacco-style mini cards,” said Upper Deck Hockey Brand Manager, Josh Zusman. “Building on that success is 2009-10 Champ’s, which has a terrific lineup of inserts including more amazing creatures, a museum collection and great mini autos!”
(2/2/2010)
2009-10 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey - Complete Your Collecting Experience! - 02/09/10 Release
“This season’s rookie class is shaping up to be a great one, and Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey is there to capture all the players who debuted early in the season,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s Hockey brand manager. “As usual, a couple of youngsters who crack Opening Night rosters will appear here, along with a bevy of talented freshmen as featured in the ‘Young Guns’ subset.”
(12/21/2009)
2009 NFL UD Black – The Legend of UD Black Comes to Football - 11/24/09 Release
"The Legend of UD Black is introduced to the Football market, carrying with it the innovative and unique cards and technologies that have made the high-end collectible brand a smashing success", said Upper Deck Football brand manager Brandon Miller. "With a hard-signed autograph in every pack delivering high value content and collectability, 2009 UD Black Football is poised to create a stir among collectors!"
(9/6/2009)
2009 MLB Ballpark Collection- High end memorabilia cards that are all serial-numbered! - 9/25/09 Release
“The 2009 edition of Ballpark Collection delivers a slew of high-end memorabilia cards in every pack and this year’s cards are all serial-numbered,” said Gabriel Garcia, Baseball Associate Brand Manager. “It features a selection of the game’s greatest active and retired stars, including Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams on dual, triple, quad, six and eight piece memorabilia cards, including an update to the 1999 A Piece of History 500 Home Run Club cards – arguably the most popular game-used cards ever issued! Not to be outdone, the UD Spokesmen memorabilia inserts pair Upper Deck’s greatest athlete’s including Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and Derek Jeter on dual, triple, quad, six and eight-piece card.”
(7/1/2009)
2009 MLB Goodwin Champions - DNA Memorabilia Cards Push The Envelope - 9/15/09 Release
“The premier edition of Goodwin Champions baseball will deliver stunning retro-styled images of baseball’s finest active and retired stars alongside legends from the realms of surfing, thoroughbred horse racing, martial arts and more,” said Upper Deck Baseball brand manager, Gabriel Garcia. “Set collectors will have an engrossing challenge pursuing an array of high-series short-prints and minis. A slew of new-concept, DNA memorabilia cards will also make their debuts, redefining the guidelines for what can be incorporated into a trading card!”
(6/23/2009)
2009 Philadelphia Football - Take a trip back through history - 8/4/09 Release
“Football cards have always reflected the times of the game, and that certainly was the case in the 1960s,” said David Lee, Beckett Sports Card Monthly’s editor. “The NFL was getting wise to licensing control, and in 1964 granted a license to the Philadelphia Gum Company. Topps was forced to settle for AFL cards, and from 1964-1967, Philadelphia was the sole manufacture for NFL player cards. Coincidently, the AFL was a legitimate pro football league by this time and would merge with the mighty NFL in 1970. So, trading cards in the 1960s really serve as a history lesson to the changing landscape of pro football during that time, and the Philadelphia sets were a huge part of that.”
(6/16/2009)
2008-09 Ultimate Collection Basketball - Find Autographs of Bryant, James, Garnett and Jordan - 7/7/09 Release
“Find the high end rookie cards of this year’s elite rookie class with 2008-09 Ultimate Collection Basketball,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s associate brand manager for Basketball. “The top 21 Rookies are represented in the regular set as well as parallels and various inserts. Who will be Rookie of the Year? Will you have his Autographed Logoman Patch card 1-of-1? The chase is on with 2008-09 Ultimate Collection Basketball.”
(5/14/2009)
2009 Draft Edition Football - First Licensed Rookie Card Product of the Year - 5/26/09 Release
“Draft hype is back, and so is Upper Deck Draft Edition Football,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s associate brand manager for Football. “Be the first to collect fully licensed 2009 Rookie Cards from the top NFL future superstars. Find an unprecedented FIVE AUTOGRAPHS in EVERY Box! Every single signed card will be HARD-SIGNED by the player for the first time in this product!”
(4/15/2009)
2009 Upper Deck Series Two Baseball - A True Collector's Round-Tripper! - 5/19/09 Release
“Set builders and true fans of the game will rejoice with the release of Upper Deck Series Two Baseball, as it provides all of the newest rookies and hot-off-the-press updates for the 2009 season,” said Gabriel Garcia, Upper Deck’s associate brand manager for Baseball. ”Keep your eye out for USA Baseball signed game-jersey cards featuring a bevy of 2009 first round draft picks and Derek Jeter-signed vintage buyback rookie cards from 1993!"
(3/29/2009)
2008-09 Ultimate Collection Hockey - A Collector's Hat Trick! - 04/29/09 Release
“Upper Deck’s Ultimate Collection Hockey has been successful year after year for one basic reason: the same strategy that made it a hit during its unveiling has been kept intact – one rookie card, one signature card and one memorabilia card in every pack,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s Hockey brand manager. “Of course, some enhancements have been made along the way, but the original recipe marches on.”
(3/25/2009)
2009 Goudey Baseball - Classic Returns with Sport Royalty Autographs - 4/28/09 Release
“Goudey Baseball returns this year to provide collectors with the classic 1930’s retro-themed product, driven by the wildly popular ‘Sport Royalty Autographs’ set,” said Gabriel Garcia, Upper Deck’s brand manager for Baseball. “This year’s cast of ‘Sport Royalty Autographs’ continues the grand tradition of providing the greatest athletes across all sports including Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Cal Ripken Jr. and Wayne Gretzky!”
(3/5/2009)
2008-09 SP Authentic Hockey - More Autographs Reflect 'Signs' of the Times! - 4/1/09 Release
“When hockey card fans are searching for quality autographs, they look no further than SP Authentic Hockey,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s hockey brand manager. “With our rookie card staple – the autographed ‘Future Watch’ cards – hitting at one per box, and 'Sign of the Times’ signatures combining with ‘Marks of Distinction’ to deliver three autographs in every box, the signs are evident. SP Authentic Hockey continues to be the set by which others are measured.”
(2/10/2009)
2009 SPx Baseball - Find David Price Rookie Cards - 3/24/09 Release
“SPx returns with a stunning 100 card Light/FX technology set and four memorabilia cards per box,” said Gabrial Garcia, Upper Deck’s associate brand manager for Baseball. “This years release features three patch cards per case numbered to 99 or less! Look for Joe DiMaggio career highlights numbered to 999 and a Rookie Signature or Jersey Autograph per box!”
(2/1/2009)
2008-09 Champ's Hockey - Where the Ice Meets the Ice Age - 3/17/09 Release
“Take a trip back in time, when pond hockey was the game people gathered to watch,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s brand manager for hockey. “When time stood still while dads and their kids played a game of shinny. Then add an element of pre-historic proportions … and you get Champ’s Hockey! Where the Ice Meets the Ice Age … and More!”
(1/31/2009)
2008-09 Ice Hockey - Popular Rookie Premier Ice Cards Return - 3/10/09 Release
“Virtually nothing symbolizes the game of hockey like a fresh sheet of ice,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck brand manager for hockey. “And with the new season comes a fresh serving of 08/09 Ice Hockey. Led by the always-collectible acetate Ice Premieres Rookie Cards, the must-have Glacial Graphs autograph cards and a wealth of jersey hits (Fresh Threads, Frozen Fabrics), Ice slides the puck right into collector’s hands.”
(1/29/2009)
2008 Exquisite Football - The Best Just Got Better - 3/4/09 Release
“The bar has been raised in 2008,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck football brand manager. “As if Exquisite could not get any better, we’ve added a bonus Exquisite Gold Pack to EVERY box! Get one additional Autograph or Autographed Memorabilia card inside a specially wrapped Exquisite Gold pack!”
(1/29/2009)
2009 Montreal Canadiens Centennial Set - Own Habs History - 2/24/09 Release
“Few teams have ever dominated a sport the way the Montreal Canadiens have left their impression on the hockey world,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck hockey brand manager. “With 24 Stanley Cup Championships and an unmatchable list of awards behind them, the Canadiens franchise is paralleled by none on ice. Commemorate their 100 years of hockey by collecting this amazing set, with familiar faces, an extensive array of fan favorites and many other tributes that will keep any Canadiens fan yearning for more.”
(1/28/2009)
2009 MLB Spectrum: '20th Anniversary' Memorabilia Cards Debut Inside - 2/24/09 Release
“Upper Deck’s 2009 MLB Spectrum returns with ‘Spectrum of Stars’ celebrity signatures that feature cards of current pop culture, music, and movie icons,” said Gabriel Garcia, Upper Deck’s associate brand manager for Baseball. “This entire product is printed on vibrant rainbow foil board and features some of the most publicized pop culture celebs in the world like Tori Spelling and Kim Kardashian.”
(1/28/2009)
2008-09 Collector's Choice Hockey - Puts the Fun in Collecting - 2/24/09 Release
“The Choice is back – Collector’s Choice, that is,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s brand manager for hockey. “And the reason to make the right choice is strong, as Collector’s Choice delivers the fun of collecting. From foil hits in every pack, to Choice Rookies hitting 1 in 2, to the fun of CupQuest, to the ever-popular Player Stickers known as Stick-Ums, this is the choice for everyone! “
(1/28/2009)
2008-09 Skybox Basketball - A Legend Returns - 2/17/09 Release
“After a long hiatus the Skybox name has returned at the request of collectors with a modern look and plenty of the great inserts that made the Skybox brand beloved,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck brand manager for basketball. “Collectors should love the return of popular inserts like ‘Metal Universe’ and a variety of autograph cards of today’s brightest stars.”
(1/27/2009)
Hard-Signed Autographs Drive Upper Deck's 2008 NFL Ultimate Collection - 2/11/09 Release
“Collectors can now update the renowned 1997 Legends Football Set with immortal gridiron greats like Brett Favre, Dan Marino and Barry Sanders,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Football brand manager. “The 2008 Ultimate Collection is back with hard-signed autographs from some of the most popular and valuable football stars in history!”
(1/26/2009)
2008-09 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey - Find New Young Guns! - 2/10/09 Release
“Although UD1 brings you the first rookies who skate every season, Upper Deck Series 2 has now taken rookies to a new level,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s hockey brand manager. “In addition to the latest Young Guns & Rookie Materials Jersey cards, UD2 offers Clear Cut Rookies acetate cards and Rookie Playmakers oversized swatch cards. Topping it off are Victory Update cards, another way to put the NHL’s top freshmen in collectors’ hands!”
(1/25/2009)
2009 Upper Deck Series One Baseball - 20th Anniversary Begins! - 2/3/09 Release
“Upper Deck’s 2009 Series One Baseball release, the company’s flagship brand, is loaded with everything a baseball fan or baseball card collector could want in an affordable product,” said Gabriel Garcia, Upper Deck’s associate brand manager for Baseball. “For the first time in the New Year collectors will be discovering 20th Anniversary Retrospective cards celebrating Upper Deck’s 20 years in business! Additionally, collectors will find cool inserts like the Yankee Stadium Legacy Update and Documentary Update cards.”
(1/25/2009)
2008-09 SP Authentic Basketball - Own Tomorrow's Stars Today! - 2/3/09 Release
“Upper Deck’s 2008-09 SP Authentic Basketball offers a variety of autographs including Autographed Patch Rookies and signed Recruiting Class letter cards,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck brand manager for basketball. “The clean design and great value make the SP Authentic line a favorite with collectors each year. With this talented and deep rookie class, collectors should be excited about the future potential of these players.”
(12/29/2008)
2008 SP Authentic Football - Introducing the Rookie Autographed Patch Card - 1/30/09 Release
“The cornerstone brand in the industry delivers more than ever before with an unprecedented collection of the must-have rookie card of the year – the SP Authentic Rookie Autographed Patch Card – falling eight per case, on average,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Football brand manager. “If you love football cards, you’re going to love SP Authentic Football.”
(12/26/2008)
2008-09 SP Game Used Hockey - One Memorabilia Card Per Pack! - 1/28/09 Release
“Packing a punch at every turn, SP Game Used Hockey builds on the great success of the past two launches with terrific new additions,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck brand manager for hockey. “The Letter Marks inserts get a new wrinkle this year with Team Marks and Player Nicknames. Also, Fight Strap cards debut, both in single and combo versions. Add that to the great hits always found here, and this product is a winner!”
(12/26/2008)
2008-09 SPx Hockey - Home of the Rookie Autograph Jersey Card! - 1/14/09 Release
“The home of the rookie autograph jersey card has become home to some of the hottest rookie cards on the market the past few seasons,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck brand manager for hockey. “From Crosby, Ovechkin & Malkin to the undeniable trio of Toews, Kane & Price, SPx has produced some huge RC’s! This season should be no different with recent top picks and future superstars joining Turris, Okposo, Giroux & Stamkos in SPx.”
(12/20/2008)
2008-09 Fleer Basketball - Find Rare Jordan Autograph Buy-Back Cards! - 1/6/09 Release
“The Fleer tradition continues with tremendous value at a relatively low price,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck brand manager for basketball. “There are multiple insert subsets to collect including retro cards of this years rookies on the 1986-87 design and today's stars on the 1988-89 card as well as the return of the Tri-Rookies, three mini versions of rookie cards on one card!”
(12/19/2008)
2008-09 Trilogy Hockey - Good Things Come In Threes! - 12/30/08 Release
“Trilogy proves that Hat Tricks aren’t the only good threes in the Hockey world,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck brand manager for hockey. “With three Autograph cards, three Rookie Cards and three Jersey cards in each box, Trilogy produces with the big boys. Five jersey inserts with two or three swatches apiece give those hits some jump, while two levels of RC numbering add great value!”
(12/18/2008)
2008 Sweet Spot Baseball - Four Memorabilia Cards Per Box! - 12/23/08 Release
“Here’s a chance for collectors to capture one of Upper Deck’s most lucrative and distinctive brands,” said Jason Masherah, Upper Deck’s Senior Brand Manager. “Our 2008 Sweet Spot Baseball launch returns as a tin product that offers one Sweet Spot Signature card or Rookie autograph card and four single, dual, triple or quad memorabilia cards per box! Every tin is packed with some serious potential.”
(12/14/2008)
2008-09 Black Diamond Hockey - A Gem in the Making! - 12/17/08 Release
"Black Diamond is known for including high valued rookie cards year in and year out," said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck brand manager for hockey. "Black Diamond Hockey resurfaces for ’08/09 with its strong, patented lineup and a few key additions for added spice! Led by Triple Diamond RC’s (1:8) and Quad Diamond RC’s (1:24), Perimeter Die-Cuts of all four levels join Run for The Cup and Quad Jersey cards to keep Black Diamond riding high!"
(12/13/2008)
2008 Upper Deck MLB Documentary - Chronicling an Entire Season! - 12/16/08 Release
"For the first time ever, Upper Deck debuts 'Upper Deck Documentary,' an ambitious set that chronicles every single game played during the 2008 Major League Baseball season," explains Jason Masherah, Upper Deck's Senior brand manager. "If you collect the entire set, you'll own 4,890 cards, including 163 cards for each of Major League Baseball's 30 teams!"
(12/12/2008)
2008 SP Rookie Edition Football - No Redemption Cards! - 11/26/08 Release
“This year’s SP Rookie Edition Football product is exciting on so many levels,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Football brand manager. “First, we’re taking a trip down memory lane as we’ve incorporated some of the ground-breaking SP designs of the 1990’s to give collectors a nostalgic trip back. Second, collectors will pull not one, but two rookie autograph cards from every box, on average. And last but certainly not least, there are zero redemption cards in this product. Every autographed card packed out live. Now that’s exciting.”
(12/11/2008)
2008-09 SPx Basketball - Rainbow-Foil Technology Returns! - 11/19/08 Release
“This season, SPx Basketball returns with a vengeance,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Basketball brand manager. “We’re extremely excited about our latest launch because we’ve reenergized the base-level cards with rainbow-foil technology and we’ve included, on average, two autographed rookie jersey cards per box! With this year’s outstanding crop of rookies, that’s a great component for collectors to go after.”
(12/10/2008)
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