The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2015-16 Absolute Basketball (99 Pics)

While the sporting world’s attention this week is firmly focused on San Francisco and the growing, golden allure of Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos, all of us here at Panini America still have one eye fixed on the upcoming release of 2015-16 Absolute Basketball. The venerable Absolute brand has been an NBA staple for years and returns this season bolstered by everything collectors have come to love about the product.

2015-16 Absolute Basketball releases in hobby shops across North America on Friday and features a familiar packaging configuration that delivers one autograph or memorabilia card in every pack and the fabled Tools of the Trade insert chase. Late last week, Panini America officials spent some quality time Quality Controlling the product — and they unearthed some must-see gems along the way.

The Quality Control Gallery below details just some of what was uncovered. Enjoy this extended sneak peek and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for continued coverage of 2015-16 Absolute Basketball.