The 2010 Team USA is coming to Topps and Bowman line
Topps released a press release about the players that will be included in Bowman, and Topps Chrome and other products through their agreement with Team USA. It should be interesting because the original image released seems to hint that the one per case hit in Topps Chrome this year may not even be a chrome autograph. It may be a paper stock one akin to the AFLAC auto’s. This should be interesting to see how it plays out. On a personal note, I am happy to see a good friend of mine, and a great ball player Jason Esposito highlighted by Topps in their press release.
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Donruss to Become Official Sponsor of NFL Experience
Arlington, TX – Officials at Donruss announced today they have reached an agreement with the NFL to become the “Official Trading Card Sponsor of the NFL Experience” for Super Bowl XLIII, which will be played in Tampa Bay, Florida. Through the sponsorship agreement, Donruss’s logo will be featured throughout the NFL Experience, as well as over the official autograph pavilion. The NFL Experience is pro football’s interactive fan festival offering participatory games, kids’ football clinics and more.
“We are excited to have Donruss on board as a title sponsor at this year’s Trading Card Show at NFL Experience,” said NFL Director of Consumer Products Rich Seidlitz. “This is great exposure for the category and a creative way for Donruss to get its brand out in front of millions of NFL football fans.”
The agreement also allows Donruss access to officially licensed Super Bowl XLIII memorabilia, including game-used equipment, such as footballs and end zone pylons, and Super Bowl XLII ticket stubs. All of these items will be uniquely incorporated into future trading card programs.
“Our goal at Donruss has been to market around the NFL’s marquee events, so being a title sponsor at an NFL signature event, the NFL Experience, takes our marketing efforts to another level,” said Donruss Vice President of Sales & Marketing Mike Anderson. “By adding in sponsorships at the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft, we hope to expose an entirely new audience to the Donruss brand.”
Anderson is referring to the fact that the agreement also includes a sponsorship at this year’s Pro Bowl and the exclusive designation as the “Official Trading Card of the 2009 NFL Draft.” Specific details on Donruss’ plans for these events will be released in the coming weeks, but the agreement will grant Donruss access to additional game-used memorabilia and unique photo opportunities at both events.
“We felt the memorabilia from these events would be a great way to enhance our programs throughout 2009,” adds Anderson. “With the excitement about the Pro Bowl moving to South Florida next year and the growing popularity of NFL Draft day, we’re excited at the prospects of gaining exposure for Donruss and our products during these NFL events.”
BCDP Rumored Autograph Checklist.
Thanks to Andrew aka All In Cards from FreedomCardBoard for posting these. I haven’t got confirmation if this is the legit checklist, but could be a great set if this is 100% legit. I am currently on a public wifi that keeps dropping somewhere in Randolph MA, so hopefully this all posts.
1 BDPP111 Wilmer Flores New York Mets®
2 BDPP112 Lonnie Chisenhall Cleveland Indians®
3 BDPP113 Carlos Gutierrez Minnesota Twins®
4 BDPP114 Derek Holland Texas Rangers®
5 BDPP115 Michael Stanton Florida Marlins®
6 BDPP116 Ike Davis New York Mets®
7 BDPP117 Anthony Hewitt Philadelphia Phillies®
8 BDPP118 Gordon Beckham Chicago White Sox
9 BDPP119 Daniel Schlereth Arizona Diamonbacks
10 BDPP120 Zach Collier Philadelphia Philles®
11 BDPP121 Evan Frederickson Milwaukee Brewers™
12 BDPP122 Mike Montgomery Kansas City Royals
13 BDPP123 Cody Adams Milwaukee Brewers™
14 BDPP124 Brad Hand Florida Marlins
15 BDPP125 Josh Reddick Boston Red Sox®
16 BDPP126 Michel Inoa Oakland Athletics™
17 BDPP127 Jesus Montero New York Yankees®
18 BDPP128 Buster Posey San Francisco Giants
Sneak Peek – Ultimate Collection 2008 and MJ
Got these scans in from Chris Carlin at Upper Deck. I have to admit I really like the look of all these cards. We got a press release on them what was sent with them is as follows.
I wanted to share some exciting images of new, signed Upper Deck products. We have recently received back a variety of the 2008 MLB Ultimate Collection Autograph Jersey rookie cards. This year the athlete actually signs right on the huge jersey swatch for these cards (with the exception of Fukudome). The product will be out on or around December 30.
Additionally, we recently finished a signing with Michael Jordan for 2008-09 NBA Premier. Some of the one-of-one cards in the set are just amazing and I wanted to share those as well. This product will be out on or around January 14.
