2013 ESP Elite NRL Cards Thread (Updated 5/8/13)

[troy titans]

haha yeah everything is assumptions at this stage but im guessing the titans wont be the more popular either the fast and furious is a speedster and a forward kind of player so id call titans will be Gordon & Bailey or something along those lines. Sigs will be nothing super special maybe Myles, Idris, Harrison. and then a rookie maybe anthony don. Dont think we have any test cards as no titans in aussie team in 2012 except taylor who played for the bunnies at the time so dunno if he classifies to my titans set or not

If all of this assuming is going to script then this will make 66 total Titans cards for 2013 (Over the 3 releases so far traders, elite & Powerplay) and if there is a 4th release at the end of the year should top over 80 cards for the year. Over the years since 2007 when titans cards begun the largest year release was 2012 with 85 cards so continuing the trend im not complaining, even when i complete the set of all titans cards up to date chasing 80 cards a year will keep me more than busy enough i would think.

Mead is also a speedster, I would think Bird would be the sensation and I dont think Don will be the rookie as he has been around a few years just hasnt cracked the team till now. I'd say hymel hunt

 

[1967Sharks]

$150 multi tonight, who should i have in it. want about 10 to 1 odds so i can grab a case when it wins

Dogs 7-12/ Dragons minus the start should be around $10

 

[jonnov0007]

like the commons, full ip sig team set will look awesome!!

 

[Colesy]

I must say even without a checklist am pretty happy with this release. To get a /100 or so Card a box is pretty good. They could have gone over the top with the odds but that's not bad (my thoughts).

Can't wait to start with the case shares n picking up packets. After over 100 packs of traders and only got yg's really to chase it was dredding buying packs knowing my I had 1/216 chance if getting one.

Can't wait for this release. Thanks for all the info guys.

 

[Matt26]

Checklist out on the 14th of July to coincide with the Penrith Fair.

As Tak said, I tried (despite an assurance in a few emails it would be released today) but Terry said they are holding it back for the Penrith show which is understandable.

Overall I like the work that's been put into this release...seems a lot more value and a lot more cards to collect. Given that each team has a Superstar Signature this could be one of the better releases I can think of!

Cheers
Matt

 

[ch0pzta]

I REALLY like the look of these cards.

Looks like ESP have got it right this time.

Cant wait to get stuck into some boxes!

 

[ch0pzta]

And the fact that ALL teams are represented in the high end sigs is very welcome, every collector should be happy, regardless of team!

 

[Matt26]

Oh and by the way for what its worth, I have worked it out that there is approximately 620 cases being made.

That fits the odds in the breakdowns I had been working on during the week.

A case breakdown (with perfect collation would be)

40 triple Threats
20 Australia Representatives
10 Fast and the Furious Silver

and depending on collation:

4/3/3 of the Future Stars/League Sensations/Fast and the Furious Gold

Some cases id imagine will have 7 autos and some will have 6.

Cheers
Matt

 

[Matt26]

Another thing im not sure if anyone has picked up on:

As outlined about each hologram device is unique to each card - these devices are permanent and should not be removed or the card will be damaged and the device will be void!! Future signature (or memorabilia) cards will all carry this devise. The design and placement of the devise may vary from time to time - the underlying aim is to protect the investment made in Trading Cards and to protect their ever increasing value of high profile player IP. We hope you see value in this important addition to the signature cards.

This is a good thing I believe!!!

Cheers
Matt

 

[ch0pzta]

And around $1440 per case.

I might go hard on this release, put me down for ten cases!

 

[ooneil]

Another thing im not sure if anyone has picked up on:

As outlined about each hologram device is unique to each card - these devices are permanent and should not be removed or the card will be damaged and the device will be void!! Future signature (or memorabilia) cards will all carry this devise. The design and placement of the devise may vary from time to time - the underlying aim is to protect the investment made in Trading Cards and to protect their ever increasing value of high profile player IP. We hope you see value in this important addition to the signature cards.

This is a good thing I believe!!!

Cheers
Matt

Im assuming something similar to the Upper Deck hologram. Is that what you think? Its definitely a positive feature.

 

[ch0pzta]

"Unique to each card".... Interesting concept....

 

[Wizzle]

Cant wait to see who finds the first #001 !

Pumped!!

 

[Wizzle]

$150 multi tonight, who should i have in it. want about 10 to 1 odds so i can grab a case when it wins

Tiger $13 to win the us open

 

[Jaames]

Did we find out who the Roosters signatures are?

 

[lukeedwardjohn]

$150 multi tonight, who should i have in it. want about 10 to 1 odds so i can grab a case when it wins

Dogs 1-12
Cowboys 1-12
Hawks 20-39
@ $52.27 - 1
( put $150 on it brings in 7800 Few cases there for you haha )



In all reality Dogs by 8 exactly is what ive unloaded on tonight

 

[graham]

I demand to see a picture of a player's boot!!!

Here's a sneaky peek

 

[graham]

Did we find out who the Roosters signatures are?

Checklist not being released for another month.

 

[Jaames]

Checklist not being released for another month.

Yeah I read that. Thought someone might have some inside info, being that we already know who most of the sigs are

 

[graham]

I'm hoping the Raiders signature is either Sandor Earl or Josh Dugan.