Non-Sport Update — August-September 2017

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new & noteworthy UPCoMInG eVentS


reptiles rule!


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cheduled to slither into col-


lectors hands this Septem-


ber, Attic Cards presents


Reptiles, an 18-card set featuring


a range of reptiles, starting with


the King Cobra #1 card. These


cards are distinct from other


mass-produced dinosaur sets by


their low number of


base cards and the


concept behind the


cards.


All of the cards,


including base,


color parallels


and Pals cards are


printed on canvas/


linen stock. Jeremy


Faulkenburg feels


that since all the


images are original


art, they just look better on can-


vas/linen stock. “We feel every


card we put out is worthy of being


in someone’s collection.” In addi-


tion to the 18-base card set, there


will be an 18-card set of 2.5" x


1.75" mini-cards called Attic Pals.


These cards will be friendly, fun


versions of the Reptiles base set —


think Groot vs. Baby Groot to get


the picture. There will be 36 base


cards in the set.


In addition, a Kickstarter pro-


gram scheduled for August will


provide collectors with the oppor-


tunity to amass some additional


chase cards. There will be a set


of traditional, color-based, num-


bered parallels, plus


exclusive Kickstarter


parallel Full Metal


card versions that


will also be created


as well as redemp-


tions for original


artwork. Base cards


are unnumbered,


but red parallels will


be numbered to 10,


and gold will be 1/1.


As we went to


press, Attic Cards announced


pricing for Reptiles. A base set


of 18 cards will run $15 while a


full set of 18 cards, 18 mini Pals


and three base card parallels (one


numbered) will be $25. Redemp-


tion certificates for the original


art and for uncut sheets will be


randomly placed in full set boxes.


NSU


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re you running a card show that has a


large percentage of non-sports cards


offered for sale? If so, send us the


details and we will try to list it. We will not


list shows unless we have detailed informa-


tion in writing and will only list shows that


have a high percentage of non-sport cards


for sale.


JULy 20-23


Comic-Con International 2017 takes place at the San


Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. A pre-


view night will be held on July 19. The show features


celebrities, artists, panels, films, gaming, and more


and is the largest of its kind. <comic-con.org>


JULy 26-30


The 38th National Sports Collectors Convention


takes place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention


Center in Chicago, IL. Many non-sport cards are


usually found at “The National” as well as card com-


panies, celebrities, panels, and much more. Visit the


NSCC show website for details. <nsccshow.com>


AUGUSt 20


A collectible show featuring non-sport cards, com-


ics, toys, and more will be held at the Franklin Elks


Hall in Franklin, MA. Show hours are 10 AM to 3


PM. Admission is $4. For more information, call


Harry Martin at 508-241-2155. <mymummy.com>


AUGUSt 20


The Jersey Shore Cards and Comics show returns


to Toms River, NJ. The show takes place at the Toms


River Elks at 600 Washington Street. Hours are are


10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $5. For more informa-


tion, call 609-242-7756. <jerseyshorecomicbook-


show.com>


oCtoBer 21-22


The 67th Philly Non-Sports Card Show will be held


at the Merchants Square Mall in Allentown, PA. The


show features artists, trading card manufacturers,


and leading trading card retailers. Artists Ashleigh


Popplewell and Mark Pingitore will appear with


more artists to be announced. An exclusive 9-card


Supergirl preview set will be available for sale and


the show will honor Cryptozoic Entertainment via a


special dinner. Show hours on Saturday are 10 AM


to 5 PM and Sunday are 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission


is $8.00 daily or $14.00 for the weekend. For more


information, call Roxanne Toser at 717-238-1936.


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