Friday, November 29, 2013

Tri-Star trouble for Select??

With Select set to release the Tri-Star Signature next week, trouble may be brewing for the card company as copyright allegations surface. Several keen-eyed collectors have pointed out that Tri-Star is an established US based company that not only operates the National Sports Collectors Convention but already produces trading cards called “Tri-Star Signatures”.
What action (if any) Tri-Star intends to take remains unknown, but it makes for interesting times ahead in the card collecting arena.

The OzCardtrader forum has been commenting on this recently, for more info -
http://www.ozcardtrader.com.au/community/threads/select-tri-star-signature-series.155778/



Originally posted by ASCCmag.com


Monday, November 4, 2013

New horizons on the 2010 Draft Day Rookie Cards & 2012 Football Draft Prospects cards

We released the Draft Day Rookie cards in December 2010. Collectors demanded more, so in Feb 2012, we proudly released the 2012 Football Draft Prospects to the football-hungry collectors of our nation.

Both sets provided collectors with the earliest rookie cards of potential stars that their respective clubs had drafted and featured them in neutral Guernsey colors. Some 18 months later after the sealed boxes and cases sold out at wholesale/retail levels, the product continues to generate many inquiries every week here at FC HQ on the phone and via email.

Furthermore, the product is always moving on the secondary market due to the wide and varied player selection, but more importantly the 2nd year of free-agency within the AFL, giving the opportunity for players in this set to move to different teams.

From a collector-standpoint this opens up a world of new opportunities for collectors too!


http://www.footycards.com.au/2011/2010-draft-day-rookie-cards.html

2010 Draft Day Rookie Cards

An update on the all the players in the set -

David Swallow - 2010 #1 Pick, key contributor in Gold Coast midfield
Andrew Gaff - a important player in Eagles' rebuild
Reece Conca - always improving, looking like a brilliant pick by the Tigers
Brandon Matera - showed plenty of glimpses of stardom when healthy
Blayne Wilson - made his AFL senior debut in 2013 for West Coast Eagles
Sam Menagola - yet to make senior debut at Hawthorn or Fremantle
Justin Monaco - undrafted
Ben Jacobs - left Port Adelaide, and redrafted by Kangaroos in 2012 National Draft
Jack Darling - one of the best up-and-coming power forwards in the league, his rookie card sold-out before he even played a game, a tough-find now.
Ryan Lester - a key component of the Lions' future
Ben Newton - yet to make senior debut at Port Adelaide Power
Aaron Young - made his AFL senior debut in 2013 for Port Power, had huge impact in Power's finals aspirations this season.
Viv Michie - debuted for Fremantle in 2013, and won Peel Thunder (WAFL) BF, recently traded to Melbourne Demons.
Mitch Hallahan - yet to make senior debut at Hawthorn, especially in a contending team, however won the VFL's Liston Medal in 2013 and played in VFL Grand Final. Looking to crack the senior team in 2014.

2012 Football Draft Prospects Triple Signature Card
2012 Football Draft Prospects

A few updates on some of the players in the set -

Billy Longer - Ruckman with huge potential, recently traded from Brisbane to St Kilda
Brad Crouch - this set contains the ONLY rookie card of this Crows potential superstar. All his cards (Draft Signature, Nickname Signature, Futures and Future Star Guernsey) always demand attention when available on the secondary market.
Brad Hill - the first Premiership player from the set, and already one of the most popular in the set, rivaling Kavanagh, Ellis and Crouch with prices on all his cards at the upper end of the spectrum.
Brandon Ellis - despite playing for one of the most popular teams in the league, this Richmond youngster is playing the game with tremendous skill, and collectors love him! Most would consider Ellis to be the highest priced player in the set.
Chad Wingard - where do you start? All-Australian Team selection in his 2nd season, key finals contributor for his team in 2013. Everything points to a very successful career for years to come. Future captain in the making, perhaps? All his cards are in hot demand!
Elliot Yeo - cracked the Lions lineup in 2013 and never really looked back. Recently traded to his home state, where the West Coast Eagles welcomed him with open arms. One of the three Lions on the triple signature card with Longer and Docherty.
Jackson Paine - traded from Collingwood to Brisbane for Patrick Karnezis, allowing some excellent forward opportunities alongside veteran Johnathan Brown.
Jonathon Patton - injury riddled first 2 seasons sadly, but the upside is huge for the key forward prospect; 2011 #1 overall pick.
Lachie Neale - for a late pick, the Dockers have done well. Played a few senior games in his first season, and then in 2013 became a regular senior player, including the 2013 Grand Final. Enormous upside, when will collectors take notice?
Lauchlan Dalgleish - promoted from the rookie list, played senior games for Essendon in the back half of season 2013. All positive signs so far for the Bombers.
Sam Docherty - traded from Brisbane to Carlton which must excite some collectors, was also featured on the triple signature card, some of which will now be sought-after by Blues' fans!
Shane Kersten - key forward for the Cats, and will more than likely debut at AFL level in 2014. Keep an eye out for his Power Pick card, which might receive some renewed attention.  Geelong signaled a change, one of which was trading forward Paul Chapman to Essendon.
Stephen Coniglio - Played 18 games in 2013, averaging a shade under 20 disposals per game. Will be a key figure his team's midfield.
Toby Greene - Averaged over 22 possessions a game in 2013, will team nicely with Coniglio in the future. Unlucky not to win the NAB Rising Star in his debut year.

2012 Football Draft Prospects Preview 5-card Set - Elliott Kavanagh, Corey Gault, Hayden Crozier, Jonathon Patton and Chad Wingard.

What do you think? We'd love to hear thoughts!

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Upcoming NRL Release - 2013 NRL Rugby League Elite Trading Cards

We recently received this information regarding the upcoming NRL trading cards release -


According to ESP, "We hope this prestigious trading card release will excite and reward both the seasoned collector and budding new comer to this passionate and addictive hobby."

The official on sale date of the release is Monday the 22nd of July 2013. 

The product range including (Card Packs, Albums and Starter Kits) will be available at selected newsagencies nationally, via NRLshop.com and participating hobby and collectible retailers such as Footycards.com.au

Each pack will contain 9 cards with 24 packs per box and 10 boxes per case and carry a recommended retail price (RRP) of $5.99


The set will include both common and parallel cards as well as 6 prized insert sets, the full set will total 422 Cards.



1) Future Stars (20) 1:72 Packs
·         Gold Foil stamped and personally signed by the player
·         Each Card individually foil numbered and NRL authenticated (individual hologram) 
·         Limited in Edition to 105 per player

2) 2012 Australian  Representative (18) 1:12 Packs
·         Printed on gold foil board with silver hot foil stamping
·         Limited in Edition to 700 per player

3) Fast and the Furious (16) 1:24 Packs
·         2 Players per card – Double sided.
·         Printed on Silver board – 2 sides!
·         Limited in Edition to 395 per team

4) Fast and Furious - GOLD (16) 1:72 Packs
·         2 Player per card – Double sided.
·         Printed on Gold board – 2 sides!!
·         Limited in Edition to 130 per team

5) Triple Threat (48) 1:6 Packs
·         3 Players per team
·         Limited in Edition to 525 per player

6) League Sensations(16) 1:72 Packs
·         Gold Foil stamped and personally signed by the player
·         Each Card individually foil numbered and NRL authenticated (individual hologram)





 

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Footycards Inaugural Auction - Feature Gallery

We've been wanting to run an auction like this for some time now, and finally its just around the corner!

Its a culmination of over 150 items that we've rarely seen available for sale, which makes values hard to ascertain in some cases, whilst some are difficult to display, and therefore somewhat tedious to dispatch!

NO RESERVE PRICES, NO BUYERS PREMIUM! Hammer Price is all you pay!

When - Tuesday, 18th June 2013

Where - The Substation, 1 Market St, Newport VIC (across the road from the Newport Bowls Club)

Auction Viewing Times - 12pm (midday) to 6pm

Auction Start - 7pm-9.30pm





Auction Page - http://www.footycards.com.au/events/footy-cards-live-auction.html
Auction Gallery - http://www.footycards.com.au/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013.html
Downloadable Auction List

Here's a quick look at a few items!

LOT 36 - 2007-08 Adidas Collingwood Training Guernsey Orange

LOT 51 - 2005 AFL Teamcoach Star Wildcard ERROR Gary Ablett (no SW)

LOT 64 - 2007 AFL NAB Cup Premiership Medal (won by Carlton)

 LOT 69 - Michael Hussey Signature Memorabilia

LOT 76 - 2012 AFL Teamcoach Magic Wildcard ERROR Lance Franklin
(square edges, and no glow material on the rear of the card)

LOT 79, 80, 81 - 1949 Nut Supplies Cards
Arthur Olliver, Billie Williams, Keith Rosewarne

LOT 84-89 - 1973 Champions of Australian Football by Golden Press
LOT 90 - 1953 and 1954 Sporting Globe Annuals
LOT 96-131 - 2012 Football Draft Prospects Future Star Guernsey Cards - PLAYER EDITION
With limited quantities produced and inserted into the product, a handful of cards were made for the players, with the notation 'PLAYER EDITION' in the top right. These cards were given to the 36 different players and their management.

LOT 132-136 - 2012 Football Draft Prospects POWER PICK Cards - PLAYER EDITION
With limited quantities produced and inserted into the product, a handful of cards were made for the players, with the notation 'PLAYER EDITION' in the top left. These cards were given to the 5 different players and their management.

LOT 150 - 2002 AFL Aboriginal All-Stars Stickers Team Set
PORT ADELAIDE POWER - Gavin Wanganeen, Peter Burgoyne & Che Cockatoo-Collins

LOT 151 - 2002 AFL Select Exclusive UNCUT PROOF Sheet
Sheet contains All-Australian Team, Signature Redemptions, 300 Games Case Card and Premiership Predictors and others! Never seen this before!


See you there!!!
The Team @ Footycards.com.au

2002 AFL Exclusive PROOF Uncut Sheet (1) RARE with insert/chase cards; unreleased Redemption Cards; 300 Game Case Cards & Premiership Predictors *Estimated Value 200-400; Opening Bid 100* - See more at: http://www.footycards.com.au/lot-151-2002-afl-exclusive-proof-uncut-sheet.html#sthash.lxaNv0fl.dpuf























Lot 036 -2007 AFL Collingwood Magpies Training Guernsey - See more at: http://www.footycards.com.au/lot-036-2007-afl-collingwood-magpies-training-guernsey.html#sthash.Koxbx879.dpuf










Our inaugural auction will be taking place on -
Tuesday, 18th June 2013 at 'The Substation' 1 Market St, Newport 3015.
Auction Viewing on the day will commence at 12pm (midday) until 6pm.
Auction Start - 7pm
You can now download and preview all of the auction items that will be available on the night via this link:
Footy Cards 2013 Inaugural Auction List

Terms and conditions of the auctions can also be downloaded from here:  T&Cs

Interstate customers unable to attend the auction, can make via credit card or direct bank deposit.
- See more at: http://www.footycards.com.au/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013.html#ty;pagination_contents;/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013-page-6.html
Our inaugural auction will be taking place on -
Tuesday, 18th June 2013 at 'The Substation' 1 Market St, Newport 3015.
Auction Viewing on the day will commence at 12pm (midday) until 6pm.
Auction Start - 7pm
You can now download and preview all of the auction items that will be available on the night via this link:
Footy Cards 2013 Inaugural Auction List

Terms and conditions of the auctions can also be downloaded from here:  T&Cs

Interstate customers unable to attend the auction, can make via credit card or direct bank deposit.
- See more at: http://www.footycards.com.au/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013.html#ty;pagination_contents;/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013-page-6.html
Our inaugural auction will be taking place on -
Tuesday, 18th June 2013 at 'The Substation' 1 Market St, Newport 3015.
Auction Viewing on the day will commence at 12pm (midday) until 6pm.
Auction Start - 7pm
You can now download and preview all of the auction items that will be available on the night via this link:
Footy Cards 2013 Inaugural Auction List

Terms and conditions of the auctions can also be downloaded from here:  T&Cs

Interstate customers unable to attend the auction, can make via credit card or direct bank deposit.
- See more at: http://www.footycards.com.au/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013.html#ty;pagination_contents;/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013-page-6.html
Our inaugural auction will be taking place on -
Tuesday, 18th June 2013 at 'The Substation' 1 Market St, Newport 3015.
Auction Viewing on the day will commence at 12pm (midday) until 6pm.
Auction Start - 7pm
You can now download and preview all of the auction items that will be available on the night via this link:
Footy Cards 2013 Inaugural Auction List

Terms and conditions of the auctions can also be downloaded from here:  T&Cs

Interstate customers unable to attend the auction, can make via credit card or direct bank deposit.
- See more at: http://www.footycards.com.au/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013.html#ty;pagination_contents;/events/footy-cards-live-auction/auction-01-june-2013-page-6.html

Friday, May 24, 2013

Upcoming AFL Select Series...


Always highly anticipated is Select's second AFL release, which usually releases sometime in July.

Whilst information is somewhat limited, we have learned that the upcoming release is called 2013 AFL Select Prime.

As with past Select releases, draft pick signature cards will feature prominently in this series, with each player signing 280 cards each. It will be interesting to see if all 18 teams have their drafted players represented within this set.

Sealed Cases will consist of either 12 or 16 box collations.

CLICK HERE for MORE DETAILS and stay tuned for new release specials on this product!

Image used is for illustrative purposes only.





Thursday, May 9, 2013

Power Play NRL Cards available in Tip Top Bread!

Power Play NRL Trading Cards available in Tip Top Bread!

For those in NSW or even Queensland that thought AFL fans were the lucky ones to have a bonus collectable in their breakfast, think again!

"With free special edition NRL cards in every Sunblest loaf sporting the NRL logo,  families can score a limited edition star player or club card with exciting stats and facts about the game.

The 12 week promotion will also see Sunblest  packaging revamped to resemble the current NRL jersey. Inside each loaf of soft and tasty Sunblest will be one of 48 footy cards to collect, each with stats and facts about the clubs and players on the back."

For more information - http://www.elitesports.com.au/latest-news/nrl-power-play-cards-available-with-tiptop-sunblest/

You can also purchase 2013 NRL Power Play cards here 

In further news - http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/dugan-still-the-breadwinner-20130507-2j697.html#ixzz2SeRk75ej




Monday, May 6, 2013

New AFL Bread Cards~!

Sunblest Bread by Tip Top will be releasing their new series of footy cards, scheduled with official release date of 8th May 2013.


Photo by Matt Gartside (used with permission)

Saturday, March 16, 2013

2013 Teamcoach update

Not surprisingly the scheduled release of the new 2013 Teamcoach was delayed from the 14th March until the 22nd March.

Therefore, we should hopefully have some boxes and single cards to bring to Australia's Premier Collectables Show on Sunday, 24th March 2013 at the Williamstown Senior Citizens Centre from 9am-1pm.

Its fair to say that the anticipation has been heightened after a 'ho-hum' release of Select Champions, which offered collectors a truckload of mid-range valued cards, along with quantity, rather than quality for team collectors, but other than that, not much.

This year's Teamcoach is likely to have Silver-Code Game cards and GOLD cards, headlined by the always popular Star Wildcards.

As per the advert, one of the cards had an FP prefix, and this looks like it might stand for 'Footy Pointers'.

If you wish to pre-order a sealed box and/or albums now prior to release, head to our website and visit the 2013 AFL Teamcoach section.

2013 AFL Teamcoach Sealed Box with 36 packs - $97.50
2013 AFL Teamcoach Album-Binder - $9.99
2013 AFL Teamcoach Complete Set - $39.95
2013 AFL Teamcoach Complete Set in Binder - $49.95





Thursday, February 28, 2013

2013 ESP NRL Traders Box Break Rugby League Trading Cards!

Set for release as scheduled for Monday, 4th March 2013, the new 2013 NRL Traders, the NRL's official trading cards offer collectors a medium-level price point at $3.99 a pack, packed with the tough prospect to hit a signature Young Gun card, which is 1 per 6 boxes, which averages out to only 2 signatures per case. The key is that in these packs, there is the potential to snag one of the Legends Signature Cards, which will much sought-after, featuring newly-crowned 'Immortal' Andrew Johns and St George star and Immortal John Raper.

FC Exclusive Special - 3 Sealed Boxes & Album - $379.95 including delivery Australia-wide.



Check out our box we just opened!

Please note - this is a single box and album sent from the ESP Consumer Products division for promotional purposes only! Our shop stock is not due available until the release date.



Wednesday, February 13, 2013

2013 NRL Traders - Another Sneak Peek!

A few weeks back we had the privilege of viewing an image of the Andrew Johns Legends Signature, and today we just received an image of the other Legends Signature from this 2013 ESP NRL Traders release, John Raper.
We'll be releasing pricing details regarding purchasing sealed boxes and cases along albums any day now!

Only a few weeks to go!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

First Look - 2013 AFL Select Champions

Despite Select announcing they were going to provide collectors a preview via their Facebook page in mid-Feb, images starting surfacing in the past 48 hours with the usual advert in the 2013 AFL NAB Cup Preseason Football Record, despite the stock-standard 'secret squirrel' approach collectors and retailers hear every year from the sole AFL trading cards' Licensee.

At a glance this year's release features many of the inserts from the 2012 AFL Champions series, including the popular 'Milestone' cards, of which there are now 82 in this series. There are 18 Best & Fairest inserts, which include GWS's Callan Ward. Instead of the trio, inserted 1 per 36 packs, this year it features but a single player called 'Firepower Mirror' which includes the likes of Dayne Beams, Luke Hodge and Marc Murphy. Sadly, the player mix, as per the rear of the flyer, show many of the Mirror and B&F's offering little variety, with many players in each set.

The new 'Firepower Caricature' as drawn by artist Paul Harvey, includes 58 total cards (1 checklist, 3 players from each team with the premiers, Sydney Swans having 6 players). 

300 Games Case Cards - Jude Bolton & Luke Power

Release Date -  Friday, 1st March 2013

So lets break this down -
220 Common Base set, which includes 11 players and 1 team logo card (12-card team set)
Silver Parallel - (220 cards) 2:3 packs
2012 Best and Fairest (18) 1:18 packs
Firepower Caricature (58) 1:12 packs
AFL Milestone Game Cards (84) 1:6 packs
Firepower Mirror Cards (18) 1:36 packs

Based on these numbers, a typical box break MAY include the following - 
Silver Parallel x 24
2012 Best and Fairest x 2
Firepower Caricature x 3
AFL Milestone Game Cards x 6
Firepower Mirror Cards x 1

220-card Common Base Set - $29.95
2012 Best and Fairest - from $9.95
AFL Milestone Game Cards from $7.50
Firepower Mirror Cards from $24.95

Sealed Boxes with 36 Packs - $89.95 (Pre-Sale Price)
Sealed Cases with 12 Boxes + Case Card - $1074.95

Pre-Order your Master Team Sets, inserts, sealed boxes and Cases now!




Friday, February 1, 2013

2013 NRL Traders Cards - First Glance! HOT!



Wow!

It was a nice surprise late this Friday afternoon to see in our inbox, an image of what we interpret as one of the “big-ticket” cards for ESP’s ‘2013 NRL Traders’ collection which we’ve been informed will be releasing around late-Feb or early-March this year.

Despite having the privilege to see and share the image, I immediately hassled Terry Wilson, ESP’s NRL Product Manager, but he remained tight-lipped, only saying, “Dave, with the 2013 NRL Traders collection we are aiming to keep collectors at all levels happy with a broad range of cards, including signature cards”. 

No odds or ratios were not divulged, however, in any case the thought of having an opportunity to pull an Andrew Johns Legends Signature will be wetting the appetite of most collectors.

Stay tuned, as soon as we hear any other updates, we'll keep you posted via our blog!