Upper Deck Announces Exclusive Trading Cards with USFL
Mickey Phoon — April 18, 2023 — Art & Design
References: sportscollectorsdigest
Upper Deck has announced its latest football-themed trading cards in an exclusive deal with the United States Football League (USFL). Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck, said: "We're always on the lookout for ways to deliver fans unique products that capture their favorite sports, players and plays, so we have high hopes for this trading card set and all that the 2023 USFL season holds."
The United States Football League Preview Set is a 16-card set featuring famous football players across eight teams in the USFL. There are also three-card packs that include rare parallels, such as the Patriotic parallels numbered to 76. The first 50 collectors who finish the Base Set Patriotic Parallel set will, at random, be awarded one achievement autograph card of J'Mar Smith or McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Additionally, a USFL Box Set of 25 top player cards and five cards showing highlights from the 2022 USFL season.
Image Credit: Upper Deck
The United States Football League Preview Set is a 16-card set featuring famous football players across eight teams in the USFL. There are also three-card packs that include rare parallels, such as the Patriotic parallels numbered to 76. The first 50 collectors who finish the Base Set Patriotic Parallel set will, at random, be awarded one achievement autograph card of J'Mar Smith or McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Additionally, a USFL Box Set of 25 top player cards and five cards showing highlights from the 2022 USFL season.
Image Credit: Upper Deck
Trend Themes
1. Football-themed Trading Cards - The recent collaboration between Upper Deck and USFL highlights a trend of exclusive football-themed trading cards.
2. Patriotic Parallels - The inclusion of rare Patriotic parallels numbered to 76 is a trend in football-themed trading cards.
3. Box Sets - Box sets of top player cards and cards highlighting previous season highlights is a growing trend among collectors.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Collectibles Industry - The sports collectibles industry is the primary industry for the trend of football-themed trading cards.
2. Marketing and Advertising Industry - The marketing and advertising industry could potentially benefit from using football-themed trading cards as promotional tools.
3. Printing and Publishing Industry - The printing and publishing industry could expand into producing football-themed trading cards as a way to reach a broader audience.
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