High-end higher-education hoops hobbyists have never had an opportunity
quite like the one that arrives in mid November with the release
of Panini America’s 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate .
Well, they had an opportunity a little like this last year when
the Flawless brand delivered its first standalone Collegiate edition.
But that initial offering didn’t include the incomparable Charles Barkley
running the court way back in his Auburn days.
This one does.
It’s also got an extensive autograph and memorabilia
checklist stacked with All-Americans and all-time legends.
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate features on-card autographs
from all of the top 2018 NBA rookies in the Rookie Patch Autographs chase.
In fact, every autograph in the product will either be hard-signed
or a cut signature numbered to 25 or less.
On average, each briefcase of 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate
(10 cards per briefcase, two briefcases per case) will deliver
six autographs, two memorabilia cards and two gemstone cards.
Additional product highlights include . . .
Unlike many of the players featured, 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate
is a sophomore in the high-end collecting world.
Covering the 2018 draftees, current NBA stars and retired players,
but from an NCAA perspective, the four-figure boxes each contain six autographs,
two memorabilia cards and two gem cards.
That high price gets you on-card autographs or cut signatures
numbered to 25 or less.
Flawless takes to the college hardwood for this sophomore release
with some of the biggest young stars in the game today back
in their school colors as well as legends from the past.
The Basics :
Diamond cards are the base cards here (/20) with Ruby (/10), Sapphire (/8),
Emerald (/5) and 1/1 oversized diamonds.
All autographs will be limited to no more than 25 copies and on-card auto sets will include
Rookie Patch Autographs, Team Slogan Signatures, Patch Autographs, Dual Autographs,
Rookie Gem Signatures, Premium Ink and Rookie Autographs.
Returning to the hardcourt for its second year, 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate
will feature the 2018 NBA Rookies, today’s biggest young stars,
and legends from the past in their College uniforms.
Every box will contain six autographs, two additional Autographs or Memorabilia cards,
and two Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, or Emerald Base/Parallel gem cards.
All autographs will be numbered to just 25 or less
making them highly in demand for collectors.
Just like the previous year’s release, 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate base set mixes
in different gems including Diamond (#’d/20), Ruby (#’d/10), Sapphire #’d/8),
Emerald (#’d/5) and Oversized Diamond (1/1) parallels.
New this season will be Panini Flawless Player Team Gems which features
university logos with color-coordinated jewels paired with iconic alumni.
Rookie Gems Signatures showcase autographs from the top rookies
in the 2018 draft combined with rare jewels.
Parallels include Base (Diamond) #’d/25, Ruby #’d/20, Sapphire #’d/15,
Gold (Diamond) #’d/10, Emerald #’d/5, Black (Oversized Diamond) #’d 1/1.
Rookie Patch Autographs features on-card autographs from all of the top 2018 rookies
and includes outstanding patches from the NCAA uniforms.
In addition, this will showcase rate Conference,
Team & Brand Logos, and Final Four Patchs.
Panini Flawless Rookie Autographs features on-card autographs
from the top rookies taken in the 2018 draft, while the Premium Ink
features the best of the best and commemorates college
basketball’s star players with on-card autographs.
Patch Autographs highlights on-card autographs from past
and present stars with premium swatches.
Flawless Team Slogans Signatures features on-card autographs paired
with eminent team slogans.
Among the patches of RPAs will be conference, team,
brand and Final Four patches.
Rookie Gem Signatures will include gems and ink with the diamond cards (/25)
the starting point with Ruby (/20), Sapphire (/15), Gold diamond (/10),
Emerald (/5) and 1/1 Black diamond (over-sized).
Boxes will carry a suggested retail price of $1,250,
which is reduced $250 from last season.
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Gemstones
Like the 2017-18 release, the "base" set in 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate
mixes in different jewels.
In addition to the main Diamond (#/20) edition, there are Ruby (#/10),
Sapphire (#/8), Emerald (#/5) and Oversized Diamond (1/1) parallels.
Going even more ornate, the Flawless Player Team Gems set
uses gemstones to accent the university logo.
Adding an autograph are the Rookie Gems Signatures cards with Base Diamond (#/25),
Ruby (#/20), Sapphire (#/15), Gold Diamond (#/10), Emerald (#/5)
and Black Oversized Diamond (1/1) versions.
While the rest of the cards may not have jewels, the 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate
checklist is fusing hard-signed autographs and/or premium memorabilia.
Incoming rookies are highlighted in Rookie Patch Autographs.
The RPA cards push things to another level with rare brand, conference
and team logos, and even Final Four patches.
More first-year talent is found in Flawless Rookie Autographs
and Flawless Dual Autographs, which pairs former teammates taken
in the 2018 NBA Draft.
Team Slogan Signatures add an inscription to the mix.
There is also Flawless Dual Autographs.
Rookie Gem Signatures (/25) take a similar jeweled approach
as the main base set, only with the addition of the autograph.
Parallels come in Ruby (/20), Sapphire (/15), Gold Diamond (/10),
Emerald (/5) and Black (1/1), which has an oversized diamond.
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate has regular Rookie Autographs
as well that do not have gems.
Shifting from prospects to legends, Premium Ink features signatures
from some of the greatest players to ever play in the NCAA.
Flawless Player Team Gems offer up more jewels,
and several of them.
The front of these cards have a large team logo that is outlined
with gems selected to go with the school’s colors.
Centered on some of the very best players that the college game has
to offer, the Premium Ink and Patch Autographs cards celebrate
seasoned stars with more hard-signed content.
Flawless Team Slogans adds a familiar inscription
to the on-card signature.
Look for rare Conference Logo, Team Logo, Brand Logo and
Final Four Logo patch variations in the RPA set.
New this year, Panini Flawless Player Team Gems features school logos
with color-coordinated gemstones paired with iconic alumni.
Base gemstone card possibilities this year include Diamond,
Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald.
Base Diamonds are numbered to 20, Rubies are numbered to 10,
Sapphires are numbered to eight, Emeralds are numbered to five
and Oversized Diamonds are numbered to only one.
On-card autographs are paired with familiar team slogans
in the Team Slogan Signatures insert.
On-card autographs from current and retired NBA stars join prime
pieces of material in the Patch Autographs chase.
Autographs from the top 2018 NBA rookies are combined
with rare precious gems in the Rookie Gem Signatures insert.
Base Diamonds are numbered to 25, Rubies are numbered to 20, Sapphires
are numbered to 15, Gold Diamonds are numbered to 10,
Emeralds are numbered to five and Black Oversized Diamonds are 1/1s.
Premium Ink celebrates some of college basketball’s greatest players
with on-card autographs.
We’ll have more on 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate
in the coming weeks right here on The Knight’s Lance.
Until then, here’s an extended sneak peek, including Charles Barkley’s
first Panini Flawless autographs and many of the stunners that were
signed by top 2018 rookies during the recent 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot.
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Final Four Logo Patchs Autographs #09/10 MIKAL BRIDGES
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Final Four Logo Patchs Autographs #10/10 JALEN BRUNSON
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Final Four Logo Patchs Autographs Platinum #1/1 JALEN BRUNSON
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Final Four Logo Patchs Autographs #01/10 DONTE ViCENZO
Panini America officials have spent the last few seasons diligently
taking high-end college trading cards to a completely new level.
That transformation has only intensified in recent months
with the likes of 2018 National Treasures Collegiate Football
and 2018 Flawless Collegiate Football delivering a simply stunning
array of autograph, patch and memorabilia content.
Tomorrow, high-end hoops collectors will find the same
to be true of 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate ,
which features on-card autographs from all of the top 2018 NBA rookies
in the Rookie Patch Autographs chase.
In fact, every autograph in the product will either be hard-signed
or a cut signature numbered to 25 or less.
On average, each briefcase of 2018-19 Flawless Collegiate
(10 cards per briefcase, two briefcases per case)
will deliver six autographs, two memorabilia cards
and two gemstone cards.
New this season are rare Conference Logo, Team Logo,
Brand Logo and Final Four Logo patch variations in the RPA set.
In addition to rare briefcases dedicated to marquee college hoops
programs Kentucky, Duke and UCLA, 2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate
also includes rare “Black-Plate” briefcases that deliver an extra hit.
The product packed out last week and, luckily for all of us,
Panini America’s Jeremy Johnson and Andrew Flint were on the production line
to snap some pics during the process. Those must-see images are below.
Enjoy the sneak peek and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance
for additional coverage.
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Base Gems Set Checklist 39 cards - Serial Numbered #/20 or #/10
Parallel Cards : Diamond 1/1
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Patch Autographs Set Checklist 43 cards - Serial Numbered #/25
Parallel Cards : Ruby #/20, Sapphire #/15, Gold #/10, Emerald #/5, Black 1/1
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Brand Logo / Logo / Logo Parallels Patch Autographs Black Logos Checklist 81 Cards - All serial Numbered 1/1
43 Brand Logo, 32 Conference Logo and 6 Team Logo parallels
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Autographs Set Checklist 14 cards - Serial Numbered #/25
Parallel Cards : Ruby #/20, Sapphire #/15, Gold #/10, Emerald #/5, Black 1/1
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Rookie Gems Signatures Set Checklist 15 cards - Serial Numbered #/25
Parallel Cards : Ruby #/20, Sapphire #/15, Gold #/10, Emerald #/5, Black 1/1
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate BK Rookie Team Slogan Signatures Checklist 14 cards - Serial Numbered #/25
Parallel Cards : Ruby #/20, Sapphire #/15, Gold #/10, Emerald #/5, Black 1/1
2018-19 Flawless Collegiate Autograph Dual Diamond Memorabilia Autographs Set Checklist 14 cards - Serial Numbered #/25 or #/20
Parallel Cards : Silver #/20 - *Jamal Mashburn not in base version.*
2018-19 Panini Flawless Collegiate Patches Gold Set Checklist 6 cards - Serial Numbered #/10
Parallel Cards : Emerald #/5, Black 1/1
2018-19 Flawless Collegiate Update Checklist 2017 Flawless Collegiate Set Checklist 37 cards
- Serial Numbered #/25 or #/20 or #/15 or #/10 or #/5 or #/1