Sport Kings Gum Cards are Back !!

Basilone · June 27, 2007 1:05AM

Hey Sport Kings collectors.....they are back !!! I just saw their ad in the new Beckett Elite magazine.

http://www.sportkingsgum.com/

Unfortunately, it appears they do not have any licensing agreements with the leagues. Gotta love the Phil Hellmuth & Evel Knievel cards. The autograph program they put together is incredible (check the website).

Plus you can vote online on who you would want to see on a card.

perkdog · June 27, 2007 1:08AM

Awesome idea, I voted for Pujols.

perkdog · June 27, 2007 1:09AM

And Tom Brady!

Morgoth · June 27, 2007 1:20AM

I want that Lou Ferrigno card so bad. We need a campaign to get Chuck Norris in the set for marital arts. Freakin Chuck Norris

mikeschmidt · June 27, 2007 2:29AM

I voted for Mike Schmidt!

storm888 · June 27, 2007 2:32AM

I will buy some boxes.

Release date October 2007.

The auto list is interesting, but there are some real
arrogant AHs in the mix. A graded set of the autos
is probably the only financially promising part of the
program; the base cards are not likely to EVER have
any value.

I agree that Chuck Norris should be on the list.
Bruce Lee should be there too. Also, they should
do some kind of reprint inserts using the original
Sport Kings list.

This is also a good opportunity for a card company
to give Pete Rose some creds.

There should be a skateboard card to get kids into
buying cards.

All things considered, the concept is a good one; it
just needs alot more input from collectors and fans.

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Series A Autograph Card Checklist

A-BB Beamon, Bob Track
A-BR Russell, Bill Basketball
A-BS To Be Determined Football
A-CY Yastrzemski, Carl Baseball
A-DC Carter, Don Bowling
A-DM Mattingly, Don Baseball
A-DW Wilkins, Dominique Basketball
A-DWA Waltrip, Darrell Motor Sports
A-EH Heiden, Eric Speed Skating
A-EK Knievel, Evel Daredevil
A-GL Louganis, Greg Diving
A-HH Hogan, Hulk Wrestling
A-JW Wooden, John Basketball
A-KK Kiraly, Karch Volleyball
A-LB Bird, Larry Basketball
A-LF Ferrigno, Lou Weightlifting
A-LH Holmes, Larry Boxing
A-MA Andretti, Mario Motor Sports
A-MB Brodeur, Martin Hockey
A-MH Hamm, Mia Soccer
A-MJ Johnson, Magic Basketball
A-ML Lemieux, Mario Hockey
A-MS Schmidt, Milt Hockey
A-MSP Spitz, Mark Swimming
A-NM Mansell, Nigel Motor Sports
A-NR Ryan, Nolan Baseball
A-PH Hellmuth, Phil Poker
A-PR Roy, Patrick Hockey
A-PRO To Be Determined Baseball
A-PS To Be Determined Skiing
A-RC To Be Determined Baseball
A-SM Musial, Stan Baseball
A-SRL Leonard, Sugar Ray Boxing
A-SY Young, Steve Football
A-TA Aikman, Troy Football
A-TD Dorsett, Tony Football
A-TS Seaver, Tom Baseball
A-TT Thomas, Thurman Football
FSA-FA Adu, Freddy Soccer
FSA-QJ Jackson, Quinton UFC
FSA-RB Bush, Reggie Football

Checklist subject to change up until release date.

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Series A Base Card Checklist

1 Aikman, Troy Football
2 Andretti, Mario Motor Sports
3 Beamon, Bob Track
4 Bird, Larry Basketball
5 Brodeur, Martin Hockey
6 To Be Determined Baseball
7 Clemente, Roberto Baseball
8 Dorsett, Tony Football
9 Ferrigno, Lou Weightlifting
10 Carter, Don Bowling
11 Hamm, Mia Soccer
12 Heiden, Eric Speed Skating
13 Hellmuth, Phil Poker
14 Hogan, Hulk Wrestling
15 Holmes, Larry Boxing
16 Johnson, Magic Basketball
17 Kiraly, Karch Volleyball
18 Knievel, Evel Daredevil
19 Lemieux, Mario Hockey
20 Leonard, Sugar Ray Boxing
21 Louganis, Greg Diving
22 Mansell, Nigel Motor Sports
23 Marciano, Rocky Boxing
24 Mattingly, Don Baseball
25 Musial, Stan Baseball
26 Richard, Maurice Hockey
27 Robinson, Jackie Baseball
28 To Be Determined Baseball
29 Roy, Patrick Hockey
30 Russell, Bill Basketball
31 Ryan, Nolan Baseball
32 To Be Determined Hockey
33 Schmidt, Milt Hockey
34 Seaver, Tom Baseball
35 Secretariat Horse Racing
36 Shoemaker, Willie Horse Racing
37 Spitz, Mark Swimming
38 To Be Determined Football
39 Stewart, Payne Golf
40 To Be Determined Skiing
41 Thomas, Thurman Football
42 Waltrip, Darrell Motor Sports
43 White, Reggie Football
44 Wilkins, Dominique Basketball
45 Williams, Ted Baseball
46 Wooden, John Basketball
47 Yastrzemski, Carl Baseball
48 Young, Steve Football

Checklist subject to change up until release date.

stitzen · June 27, 2007 2:42AM

Great idea, and looks to be riding the coattails of Heritage's massive success.

Love the mix of sports they have going in.

Morgoth · June 27, 2007 2:55AM

Vote for Chuck Norris. BTW you can vote more than once right now.

ajw · June 27, 2007 3:00AM

A couple of random thoughts:

Who's actually producing this set?

Thurman Thomas?

No Bo Jackson? That's crazy.

No Mike Tyson?

The autograph lineup is *very* impressive. Let's hope they do it right and have on-card signatures.

storm888 · June 27, 2007 3:02AM

"No Mike Tyson?"

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He was the first "missing man" who came to my mind,
and I simply forgot to name him when I was typing.

SDSportsFan · June 27, 2007 3:23AM

Muhammad Ali deserves to be in the set before any other boxer, especially Tyson!

Steve

Basilone · June 27, 2007 3:26AM

I agree. Perfect oppurtunity for a Pete Rose card.

John

Basilone · June 27, 2007 3:27AM

AJW-

Dr. Brian H. Price is the man behind the company. He ran the Be-A-Player hockey card company before the NHL lockout.

storm888 · June 27, 2007 3:35AM

"Muhammad Ali deserves to be in the set ...."

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Of course.

The makers have made it pretty clear that Series 1
cannot be all inclusive.

I know some things about MT. A long time from now,
it is likely that fans will accept the real truth about
one of the greatest fighters of all time.

I have been lobbying Greta Van Susteren to undertake
a comprehensive bio of Tyson. She has GREAT insight
into the truth about the man, and about the injustices
that have been visited upon him.

cravetopps · June 27, 2007 3:35AM

awesome idea.

baseballfanatic · June 27, 2007 3:36AM

From the webpage:

Sportkings will be a premium trading card release. Each pack will contain seven cards; three base cards in the traditional card size format, one base card in the original Sport Kings Gum size, one autograph card insert and two additional autograph or memorabilia inserts.

I dont even want to venture what a pack would cost. Definately more than Be A Player Hockey packs.......

ajw · June 27, 2007 4:10AM

<< From the webpage:

Sportkings will be a premium trading card release. Each pack will contain seven cards; three base cards in the traditional card size format, one base card in the original Sport Kings Gum size, one autograph card insert and two additional autograph or memorabilia inserts.

I dont even want to venture what a pack would cost. Definately more than Be A Player Hockey packs....... >>

So that's a guaranteed autograph in every pack? That means this is going to be an EXTREMELY limited issue, right? I mean, how many packs can they possible produce? There are about 40 names on the autograph checklist. I can't imagine they'll get all those people to sign a thousand cards. So we're looking at 40,000 packs tops. Right?

ROCKDJRW · June 27, 2007 4:18AM

<< 

<< From the webpage:

Sportkings will be a premium trading card release. Each pack will contain seven cards; three base cards in the traditional card size format, one base card in the original Sport Kings Gum size, one autograph card insert and two additional autograph or memorabilia inserts.

I dont even want to venture what a pack would cost. Definately more than Be A Player Hockey packs....... >>

So that's a guaranteed autograph in every pack? That means this is going to be an EXTREMELY limited issue, right? I mean, how many packs can they possible produce? There are about 40 names on the autograph checklist. I can't imagine they'll get all those people to sign a thousand cards. So we're looking at 40,000 packs tops. Right? >>

If that math is correct it would take 16 packs (in a perfect world) to build a set. That would make each card limited to 2,500 cards. I guess I won't be able to get these at Target.

stown · June 27, 2007 4:27AM

<< From the webpage:

Sportkings will be a premium trading card release. Each pack will contain seven cards; three base cards in the traditional card size format, one base card in the original Sport Kings Gum size, one autograph card insert and two additional autograph or memorabilia inserts.

I dont even want to venture what a pack would cost. Definately more than Be A Player Hockey packs....... >>

Cha-Ching!

carew4me · June 27, 2007 4:38AM

Hey, it beats Over-Production!

storm888 · June 27, 2007 4:54AM

"Hey, it beats Over-Production!"

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Absolutely !!!!!

halosfan · June 27, 2007 5:14AM

This is awesome. I'm going to be all in on this set!

Morgoth · June 27, 2007 7:41AM

Vote for Chuck Norris. Seriously, Do it. I may not be able to afford this set but it seems all kinds of fun especially if we get to help pick cards.

metalmike · June 27, 2007 3:39PM

NO STICKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO STICKERS!

Basilone · June 28, 2007 9:36AM

Sample of an auto card (too bad they didnt utilize the original design for them)

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · June 28, 2007 9:54AM

Cool.

I agree with the skateboard card to entice the kids. Vote for Tony Hawk !!

roastedcat · June 28, 2007 10:00AM

Yes, I vote for Bruce Lee & Takeru Kobayashi (57 Hotdog champ) as well as Pete Rose... time to vote again.

ArnyVee · June 28, 2007 10:21AM

So, those are going to be the autographed cards? I thought that they would be a version of the base card. That's a little disapointing.

Munson15 · June 28, 2007 1:31PM

I wanted to know cost so I emailed them...

What will be the cost per pack and where can we find these products come October.....

Thanks

Pricing has not yet been determined for this issue. The product should be available at hobby stores come October.

Thanks for emailing us.

Sport Kings LP

roastedcat · July 2, 2007 11:13AM

I had to place a few more votes...

EagleEyeKid · July 2, 2007 2:33PM

I voted for John Holmes and Peter North. They are legends in their sport

pjray55 · July 11, 2007 8:38PM

Dr. Price currently heads up In the Game, a company that has a great following despite losing their NHL license a few years ago. They continue to find creative ways to produce cards which collectors in the hockey market enjoy despite the lack of a license. They have had aa booth at The National for years and are very good people to talk with and they are open to feedback.

Here is a letter that I received this morning from my In the Game email updates. I think it is great that he is behind the project. I wonder why they are keeping it seperate from In the Game?

Patrick

A Letter from Dr. Brian H. Price
Dear Collectors,

Let me take a moment of your time to let you know about a new project that I am involved with, called Sportkings.

The original Sport Kings was one of the greatest brands in trading card history. Published in 1933, the set featured 48 of the greatest sports legends of their time. And now, after 73 years, I'm bringing back this exciting brand. It truly is one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.

I have not been as excited about a project since I revived the Parkhurst brand in 1990. Combining 1933 tradition with 2007 trading card creativity, this product will deliver collectability and value.

To learn more about the new Sportkings, visit www.sportkingsgum.com.

I would like to personally invite you to receive our Sportkings newsletter and be among the first to learn of new developments in the product (click here to subscribe).

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and thank you for all your support.

Dr. Brian H. Price Sport Kings LP

yankeeno7 · July 11, 2007 9:32PM

Lets be happy that the autos are on the card and not some crappy sticker or some crappy cut!!! But I agree, would have been nice if they modelled the auto cards like the originals.

Elemenopeo · July 11, 2007 10:14PM

I put in a vote for wrestler Dan Gable -- a real wrestler, not of the folding-chair-wielding variety.

Leiascards · July 12, 2007 1:30AM

I agree Norris should be in there. I really like the Secretariat and Willie Shoemaker cards. Where is Barbaro or even Seabiscuit?

sagard · July 12, 2007 2:22AM

They need to get Lance Armstrong in there.

Nascar360 · July 25, 2007 1:30PM

Here is some of the info I just got. What do you think?

"Products in the Super Premium category move over- here comes Sportkings Series A! Exquisite, Paradigm, National Treasures... make room this
October. Sport Kings LP is pleased to announce one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, Sportkings Series A. After 73 years, collectors everywhere will applaud the return of the legendary and revered brand!

Sportkings Series A will retain many of the traditional features of the original Sport Kings but will also bring the brand into the 21st Century featuring state-of-the-art Autograph and Memorabilia Cards.

Each pack will contain 7 cards: 4 Base Cards (three regular size and one vintage size), 1 Autograph Card and 2 additional Insert Cards (autograph or memorabilia).

Production will be extremely limited to only 4,500 packs. Never before has there been a product featuring players of such unparallel quality. Each one of these athletes is a King in their individual sport."

Once you view our checklist you will realize the value and broad appeal of Sportkings Series A.

The autograph list is made up of athletes whose autographs are highly prized and more importantly, all autographs are hard signed.

If you do the math: 4500 packs x 3 base cards a pack = 13500 / 48 cards in the set = 281.25 possible total sets

-Math corrected (3 base cards a pack and not 4)

rube26105 · July 25, 2007 1:54PM

cant wait, i saw the add in something i get ,the smr psa book maybe, i cant find it now,-they are going to be sweet looking thats for sure,be nice to know how much its gonna break us up though lol-4,500 packs=375 sets wow,big bucks,better than buying junk though by any means!
rube

Nascar360 · July 25, 2007 9:57PM

I think these are going to cost around $400 a pack to start with. One pack makes a box and 3 boxes makes a case. To make a set you would need 5.3 cases (16 packs) at $400. That's $6400 for a 48 card set if you where to get no duplicates. These numbers do not reflect selling the inserts to make up for the base cards. I should note that you would get 12 Autographed Cards and 24 additional Insert Cards (autograph or memorabilia) + 16 Vintage Cards. Who wants some?
-Math corrected (3 base cards a pack and not 4)

CDsNuts · July 25, 2007 10:38PM

Well, considering they're putting themselves in the category with Paradigm, Exquisite and National Treasures, I'd say you're definitely looking at $300 minimum. For that money, you could buy a pack of 1969 Topps. The only difference is you wouldn't feel any guilt opening the Sport Kings pack.

perkdog · July 25, 2007 10:39PM

Is it really neccesary to put out such a nice product but to limit production like this? Sounds to me like this is going to be very pricey but for what reason? So everyone can spend ridiculas money trying to get a few cards? Why not produce it like Heritage? I dont like the sounds of this.

Nascar360 · July 25, 2007 10:47PM

You could buy a nice vintage set for $4800!

ArnyVee · July 25, 2007 10:53PM

I'll just sit and wait while people crack the product open and put together a set of base singles with an occasional insert card for the right price. But, I just like the look of the basic cards and am not willing to dish out that kind of dough for the thrill of 'maybe' pulling something that I'd really like.

bifff257 · July 25, 2007 11:02PM

<< You could buy a nice vintage set for $4800! >>

Actually you could put together a lower grade 1933 sports king set for that price..

I was excited to hear about this product but not at those prices....

"Give me Vintage or Give me Death"

rbdjr1 · July 26, 2007 1:27AM

How about Sport Kings Gum cards of Peter Edward Rose or Mike Vick or Barry Bonds or even Mike Tyson?

rd

P.S. Those 2006 Topps Allen & Ginter's World Champions (i.e., that Mike Tyson card below!) is pretty cool!

rube26105 · July 26, 2007 6:14AM

mike " hanibal the canibal " tyson lol, it was a nice loking card though, even though the guy isnt wrapped to tight lol
the rube
sportskings 400.00 a pack???? -ill pass, catch em next year lol,ill buy allen and ginters instead!
randy

Nascar360 · July 27, 2007 10:08AM

For all of you SportKing lovers out there. Enjoy!

Click here to view the 14 page Beckett Sportkings Magazine

CDsNuts · July 27, 2007 10:17AM

If I paid $400 for one pack of these and my auto was Picabo Street, Amanda Beard or Don Carter, I would start shooting people.

Nascar360 · July 27, 2007 10:23AM

Here is the Series A Autograph Card Checklist:
A-BB Beamon, Bob Track & Field
A-BR Russell, Bill Basketball
A-BS Starr, Bart Football
A-CY Yastrzemski, Carl Baseball
A-DC Carter, Don Bowling
A-DM Mattingly, Don Baseball
A-DW Wilkins, Dominique Basketball
A-DWA Waltrip, Darrell Motor Sports
A-EH Heiden, Eric Speed Skating
A-EK Knievel, Evel Daredevil
A-GL Louganis, Greg Diving
A-HH Hogan, Hulk Wrestling
A-JW Wooden, John Basketball
A-KK Kiraly, Karch Volleyball
A-LB Bird, Larry Basketball
A-LF Ferrigno, Lou Bodybuilding
A-LH Holmes, Larry Boxing
A-MA Andretti, Mario Motor Sports
A-MB Brodeur, Martin Hockey
A-MH Hamm, Mia Soccer
A-MJ Johnson, Magic Basketball
A-ML Lemieux, Mario Hockey
A-MS Schmidt, Milt Hockey
A-MSP Spitz, Mark Swimming
A-NM Mansell, Nigel Motor Sports
A-NR Ryan, Nolan Baseball
A-PH Hellmuth, Phil Poker
A-PR Roy, Patrick Hockey
A-PRO Rose, Pete Baseball
A-PS Street, Picabo Skiing
A-RC Clemens, Roger Baseball
A-SM Musial, Stan Baseball
A-SRL Leonard, Sugar Ray Boxing
A-SY Young, Steve Football
A-TA Aikman, Troy Football
A-TD Dorsett, Tony Football
A-TS Seaver, Tom Baseball
A-TT Thomas, Thurman Football
FSA-AB Beard, Amanda Swimming
FSA-FA Adu, Freddy Soccer
FSA-QJ Jackson, Quinton UFC
FSA-RB Bush, Reggie Football
*Checklist subject to change up until release date (10/07).

wheat34 · July 29, 2007 7:26AM

<< Here is some of the info I just got. What do you think?

"Products in the Super Premium category move over- here comes Sportkings Series A! Exquisite, Paradigm, National Treasures... make room this
October. Sport Kings LP is pleased to announce one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, Sportkings Series A. After 73 years, collectors everywhere will applaud the return of the legendary and revered brand!

Sportkings Series A will retain many of the traditional features of the original Sport Kings but will also bring the brand into the 21st Century featuring state-of-the-art Autograph and Memorabilia Cards.

Each pack will contain 7 cards: 4 Base Cards (three regular size and one vintage size), 1 Autograph Card and 2 additional Insert Cards (autograph or memorabilia).

Production will be extremely limited to only 4,500 packs. Never before has there been a product featuring players of such unparallel quality. Each one of these athletes is a King in their individual sport."

Once you view our checklist you will realize the value and broad appeal of Sportkings Series A.

The autograph list is made up of athletes whose autographs are highly prized and more importantly, all autographs are hard signed.

If you do the math: 4500 packs x 4 base cards a pack = 18000 / 48 cards in the set = 375 possible total sets >>

Hi Nascar, I think your math is a little off. Since there are only 3 regular sized cards per pack (i.e. 3 base set cards) that would make the formula:
4500 packs X 3 base cards a pack = 13500 / 48 cards in the set = 281.25 possible total sets.

I can understand the $400/pack price tag being thrown around. The orginal Sport Kings set is one of the most popular sets in existance. One of the reasons is that there are only 48 cards per set. Each card given the "star" or "king" treatment it deserves. You can't have a mass produced set that only contains 48 base cards, it just won't work. And you can't expand the base set of the Sport King set to be similar to Allen & Ginter because ... welll ... then you would have Allen & Ginter. I think the set will be great and one of the most talked about sets of the year. Why not have a super high quality limited production set every year giving the worlds greatest athletes thier king status. I think it is a formula that will work.

Harry

gstarling · July 29, 2007 10:35AM

I think limiting the production run will really hurt the product. It's not like there is a "Less Than Premium" option out there for the masses. This is the only product they have to build a base. Limiting it like this will prevent them from even getting into most card shops.

I predict a lot of buzz among hard core collectors (like people on this board). No way casual fans or kids buy this stuff. That being the case, there will be a good initial buzz and hot product on the bay then a couple of years down the road, you'll be able to pick up singles as people move on to the next big thing.

Sport Kings Gum Cards are Back !!

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