2010 Press Pass Showcase Review!

[ranbethscards]

2010 PRESS PASS SHOWCASE



Configuration: 3 packs per box. 5 cards per pack.



CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Every pack includes either an autograph or race-used memorabilia card from one of the world’s top race car drivers!

The autograph and memorabilia lineup consists of several rare cards that are only available in Press Pass Showcase.

Including…..
- CLASSIC COLLECTIONS multi-driver autograph cards
- PRIZED PIECES INK autographed memorabilia cards
- THE FIRST AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA ROOKIE BASE CARD OF DANICA PATRICK!

All base, autograph, and memorabilia cards are sequentially numbered with multiple levels to collect.

CARD INFO:

- NSCS Drivers, Most Wins, Daytona 500 Winners, Fan Favorites, JR Motorsports, Hendrick, RCR, Roush, Gibbs, Penske
- Elite Exhibit (spot lighting the top drivers)
- Premier Prospects (Short-printed memorabilia - Danica Patrick)
- Base Cards: 1st Gear #d to 499, 2nd Gear #d to 125, 3rd Gear #d to 50, 4th Gear #d to 15, 5th Gear #d to 1/1,
- Danica: Silver #d to 75, Gold #d to 25, Green #d to 10, Melting #d to 1/1

There are no words to describe how we felt as my wife and I sat and opened this product. I have enjoyed Press Pass Products for many years, but can honestly say that the 2010 Showcase IS THE BEST PRODUCT to date!

The base cards are made from a heavy card stock and the race-used are made with a thick card stock. These are NOT flimsy cards!

The majority of the cards DO NOT have that "pose for me" look. Alot of thought went into the design and layout!

THE BOX BREAK!

BASE #d to 499

These cards were designed without the background clutter and the "no pose" pictures are fantastic.
I like the Keselowski "how ya doin' buddy" waive!

Carl Edwards 9 #143/499
Marcos Ambrose 17 #368/499
Jeff Burton 18 #233/499
Brad Keselowski 27 #003/499



CLASSIC COLLECTIONS

Showing the drivers with their cars helps people to identify the older drivers with their cars.
(I thought only Ricky Rudd and Ricky Craven drove the Tide Car!)

Daytona 500 Winners (Petty/Waltrip/Yarborough/Andetti) 29 #30/50
Fan Favorites (Dale Jr./Gordon/Danica/Stewart) 30 #1/50
Penske Racing (Ku. Busch/Hornish/Keselowski 36 #131/499



ELITE EXHIBIT

Not to sure what to make from the design of these cards. Different. Hope to see more like this!

Carl Edwards 42 #118/125
Matt Kenseth 46 #066/499



RACING’S FINEST (Acetates)

The "see-through" look has always been popular. This sub-set will prove to be no exception!

John Force RF3 #104/125
Rusty Wallace RF5 #204/499
Tony Stewart RF11 #331/499



There are three (3) guaranteed hits per box:

HIT #1
CLASSIC COLLECTIONS

You have to love "race-damaged" sheetmetal.

Kevin Harvick / Clint Bowyer / Jeff Burton
Sheetmetal CCM-RCR #33/45
(Did you notice? #33... Bowyers Car Number!)



HIT #2
ELITE EXHIBIT

The "label" on the shoe stands out on this peice. Very nice!

Joey Logano
Sheetmetal/Shoe/Firesuit EEM-JL #02/99



HIT # 3
PRIZED PIECES INK

....and what can I say about this Jimmie Johnson piece....except....

Come on…say it with me… “Sweet!!!!!!!!”

Jimmie Johnson
Autographed Firesuit PPI-JJ #10/25





FAVORITE CARD:

Mine: Jimmie Johnson's Prized Pieces Ink

The Wife's: Kevin Harvick / Clint Bowyer / Jeff Burton Sheetmetal

Cost: approximately $240.00

FINAL THOUGHTS

I know this is a very high-end product, but it is well worth the money!

There was NOT one bad card in this box in my opinion.

Honestly, how can Press Pass surpass this product? It just will not happen.

This product is better than last years product and last years product was considered to be THE very best!

THIS IS HOW I RATED THIS PRODUCT:

Value = 5
Innovation = 5
Fun and Experience = 5
Rebuy Value = 5

I RATE THIS PRODUCT AN “A+” FOR PRESS PASS!

I would like to thank Press Pass and Card Collectors World for giving me the chance to review this product.

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(Sorry, there is no NPN labeling on the box outside or inside).

[Mister_Ed]

amazing break Randy! I dont collect much racing, but that Logano is one of the coolest cards Ive seen in a long while, and Jimmie- well, what can you say but awesome!

[gladdyontherise]

Nice review! Great break, the Jimmie is sick!

[ranbethscards]

Nice review! Great break, the Jimmie is sick!

The scan doesn't do the Jimmie justice. The colors are bright! The "white" stripe is like a flourescent green or saftey green. On the left side of the firesuit, the blue is a very dark blue, but on the right side...it is a bright Royal Blue.

The scan just doesn't show it properly.

[Bengals4Life]

very nice break and review,JJ looks awesome

[thebighurt035]

Great review and a great break!

I don't collect Race cards but those are nice looking cards especially the Jimmie Johnson it is SWEET!

Roy

[Mister_Ed]

is that danica gonna show up in a contest? Id love to have a chance to add that to the PC
Ed

[ranbethscards]

is that danica gonna show up in a contest? Id love to have a chance to add that to the PC
Ed

Danica? what Danica?...um...are you sure there's a Danica?...lol

Yes, Sir!, Mister Ed!.....it will show up in a contest soon enough... but.. you do realize that there are other drivers on that card ...right?

[Mister_Ed]

yes, but i dont care that there are other drivers on that card..lol

[FrankMcdee]

Totally hot break.. thanks Randy and most importantly, thank you Press Pass

[mdclapps]

Great break! Congrats!

[Brads55]

Excellent product and Excellent break! I love the Logano. And this card stood out to me....

Fan Favorites (Dale Jr./Gordon/Danica/Stewart) 30 #1/50

Very awesome! All the current favorites and a 1/50!!! SAWEET!!!!

[jsab4807]

Sick....completely jealous of that JJ!

Once again, Press Pass kills it with Showcase!

[HockeyMom2009]

Those are truly wonderful cards. It sure looks like Press Pass did a great job!

[key2win]

Those cards look amazing.