Panini America Presents: A Complete Visual Guide to the 2012 Black Friday Insert Sets

But today, we're previewing another as-yet-unseen part of Panini America's 2012 Black Friday release, the base insert lineup that spans all four major North American sports and includes, among other things, one legendary rapper, a healthy helping of fabled Panini America themes from the past and the stunning Panini Collection that incorporates the company's new HD+ imaging technology.


With the exception of yesterday’s massive card-by-card breakdown of the captivating base set, most of what we’ve previewed so far of Panini America’s highly anticipated and exclusive 2012 Black Friday release have been special insert cards including either player-worn and game-used memorabilia, autographs or both.
But today, we’re previewing another as-yet-unseen part of 2012 Black Friday, the base insert lineup that spans all four major North American sports and includes, among other things, one legendary rapper, a healthy helping of fabled Panini America themes from the past and the stunning Panini Collection that incorporates the company’s new HD+ imaging technology.

Aside from a stacked checklist that includes two Elite Series cards, original-art-styled Gridiron Kings, Diamond Kings, Court Kings and Ice Kings, 2012 Black Friday’s base insert lineup also includes six cards honoring one player from each of the teams participating in the NFL’s three Thanksgiving Day games just hours before the start of Black Friday.
As for the presence of Biz Markie in the set, let’s just say being the guest DJ at Panini America’s VIP party during last summer’s 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention has its card-carrying advantages.
Just as we did yesterday, we’re unveiling every card in the base insert set, one at a time, in the gallery that follows. Enjoy, and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for additional Black Friday details in the coming days, including additional sneak peeks and the complete list of local hobby shops participating in next week’s promotion.

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27 Replies to “Panini America Presents: A Complete Visual Guide to the 2012 Black Friday Insert Sets”

  1. I keep thinking that I couldn’t be MORE looking forward to this program this week, but each time you post something new about it, I have to adjust my excitement and anticipation UPWARD. WOW! Can’t wait!!

  2. The black cards with the gold flourish are pretty kick-butt. You guys really do a good job when you incorporate a little flourish into your design, you should do it more often, make it your trademark.

    1. I agree, was nice to crack the mold & do something different, but being selfish I hope it never makes it & stays here with BF hee hee…

      1. Hackler- just to clarify for those of us in the same boat as Mr. Investor …”we got your back, brother.” Does this support extend as far as litigation and counseling? 🙂
        If I permitted it, my wife would irresponsibly fritter away our combined income on foolish expenditures such as… food and clothing.

      2. Remember the images (and opinions) shared here on the blog are only ours and they don’t work on wives or girlfriends…or husbands & boyfriends. Trust me, doesn’t work for me at home either ha!

  3. I have a question about one of the cards. I pulled a Mike Trout w/ silver foil but it has a blank back…Is that some type of plate or insert or something? I haven’t seen any type of checklist that explains what it is.

      1. thanks, so it was a good pull! I did really well w/ the Black Friday this year. Makes up for the Father’s day promo b/c I didn’t do to good on that.

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