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 22^nd 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)

·         Limited in Edition to 130 per player

2013 NRL ESP Rugby League Elite Trading Cards - SEALED BOX - $119.95

2013 NRL ESP Rugby League Elite Trading Cards - SEALED CASE - $1179.95

2013 NRL ESP Rugby League Elite Trading Cards Album-Binder - $29.95

2013 NRL ESP Rugby League Elite Trading Cards A Complete Set - $29.95

2013 NRL ESP Rugby League Elite Trading Cards Complete Set + Album - $54.95

 

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!

Rugby Collectors Rejoice! New products set to hit the market!

Whilst AFL collectors have been fortunate to have 2 different products to collect in the first half of the year with the 2012 AFL Select Champions and the premium release of the 2012 Football Draft Prospects, passionate Rugby League collectors were left out in the cold with only the 2012 NRL Select Champions to collect. Things have now changed with a new product to be released in September 2012 featuring players from the 2012 All-stars, State of Origin and the ANZAC Test Matches. At a glance, this new product is laced with Memorabilia cards, and some key signature cards, which those in the northern states have been crying out for.

Read below - 

The National Rugby League (NRL) has today appointed ESP Promotions (AUST) (ESP) as the Exclusive Trading, Game and Collector Card Official Licensee for five years from 2013. ESP’s appointment is an encouraging development for this important product category for the NRL, with the sports marketing company committing to adopt an innovative approach to product design and distribution.

ESP’s first series of NRL Limited Edition Trading Cards will be released to the collector market in September 2012.

The NRL Limited Edition 2012 Series will encompass a premium quality trading card program commemorating the 2012 NRL Representative Series including the Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars, Harvey Norman State of Origin and the ANZAC Test Matches.

The NRL Limited Edition 2012 Series will include a number of firsts for NRL Trading Cards including:

-         Player Signed Memorabilia Jersey Cards

-         Double Signature Card

-         Redemption Cards

The NRL Limited Edition 2012 Series will also include an exclusive redemption card insert offering NRL fans the chance to own a piece of match used and referee signed memorabilia.

Scott Davidson, ESP Director, was very excited about the new arrangement and is looking to work with the NRL to rebuild this product category with clear product, pricing and retail segmentation. “ESP is very excited about its new licensing relationship with the NRL and is hoping to make a strong impact across our five year license.  We have many new card offerings that are being built from the ground up with input from the market and various NRL departments,” he commented.

“There will be something in the range for all Rugby League supporters and sports collectors with new educational, community and technology elements all being integrated into the various ranges of trading, game and collector cards,” he added.

The NRL Limited Edition 2012 Series will be available from more than 1500 retail outlets. Further details surrounding the distribution of the NRL Limited Edition 2012 Series and the expansion plans for the product category in 2013 and beyond will be announced shortly.

ESP Promotions (AUST) (ESP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ikon Collectables as an exclusive distribution partner for the National Rugby League (NRL) Trading and Game Cards.

Footycards.com.au will be a proud retailer for the upcoming release in September. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available!