Panini Blog Inside Immaculate: Panini America Readies 2012-13 Immaculate Basketball for Release

[Panini Blog]

Really, it’s hard to fathom — given the extraordinary success and mainstream media coverage of Panini America’s 2012-13 Flawless Basketball — that another 2012-13 NBA product could generate so much intense anticipation and pre-release buzz so soon on the heels of the still-blazing Flawless fire. But from the very beginning, it was obvious that 2012-13 Immaculate Basketball was no ordinary product.

It’s the blockbuster finale to Panini America’s 2012-13 NBA season, a product that lacks Flawless’ jaw-dropping price tag, its precious gems and its “what’s in the briefcase” mystique. What it does have, however, are some of the greatest memorabilia cards in NBA history, six-Logoman booklets and just a few surprises.


At various points this week, seemingly every member of the Panini America Product Development and Production teams spent considerable time at the company printing facility putting the finishing touches on the packout process for Immaculate. Now that their job is done and the product has shipped, it’s time to begin peeking — perhaps even gawking — at the results.

Beginning today and continuing through the weekend, The Knight’s Lance will deliver a series of Immaculate previews so filthy some offices might consider the content NSFW (not safe for work). Rest assured, though, the images — like the cards they showcase — are suitable for all ages.

Today, we offer first looks at the set’s Kevin Durant autograph content, some of the aforementioned astounding memorabilia cards and, yes, those serendipitous Six Star Logoman Booklets. Enjoy the images and stay tuned for continued Immaculate coverage all weekend long.

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[Tom12]

Looks awesome, really really good, but if I had to be picky, the Raptors Carter patch would be so much better if Carter was in Raptors uniform! I will own one of those logoman booklets... one day... !!

 

[Sublime]

The look of this product is just awesome!

It is odd about the Carter one, but in the comments on the blog Hackler said they have certain guidelines to follow. Not so sure what that really means.

Weird part about some of the logoman booklets is that they'll have 5 players from one team, then a 6th listed from another haha.

 

[izy]

Wow panini has grown up ...weep ..weep .wipe the tears of my eyes .

The look of this product is just awesome!

It is odd about the Carter one, but in the comments on the blog Hackler said they have certain guidelines to follow. Not so sure what that really means.

Weird part about some of the logoman booklets is that they'll have 5 players from one team, then a 6th listed from another haha.

well i saw a 5 logo cleveland and the sixth is a dallas i beieve it was so if on a group break the random could go to the dude with only the one logo in the six logo card hahaha could be tragic actually losing a kyrie logo to a wayne ellington dallas maverick picked team

and the lakers 6 man they still got metta world named as with the lakers ...oops .

But wow i wish i had a few k sitting on my desk i would consider a case wish they had d rose auto and man would be nice to have c webb in there but i like i admit cards are nasty.

 

[Sublime]

Wow panini has grown up ...weep ..weep .wipe the tears of my eyes .




well i saw a 5 logo cleveland and the sixth is a dallas i beieve it was so if on a group break the random could go to the dude with only the one logo in the six logo card hahaha could be tragic actually losing a kyrie logo to a wayne ellington dallas maverick picked team

and the lakers 6 man they still got metta world named as with the lakers ...oops .

But wow i wish i had a few k sitting on my desk i would consider a case wish they had d rose auto and man would be nice to have c webb in there but i like i admit cards are nasty.

I don't like Carter or the Raptors at all, but i've got them in every group break so far just on the hope to get one of those jumbo patches. They're amazing! Love those old Raps jerseys.

 

[Sublime]

I don't like Carter or the Raptors at all, but i've got them in every group break so far just on the hope to get one of those jumbo patches. They're amazing! Love those old Raps jerseys.

Wait, he's actually listed under Mavs for those cards too?? That's fucked!

 

[angpin]

Wow panini has grown up ...weep ..weep .wipe the tears of my eyes .




well i saw a 5 logo cleveland and the sixth is a dallas i beieve it was so if on a group break the random could go to the dude with only the one logo in the six logo card hahaha could be tragic actually losing a kyrie logo to a wayne ellington dallas maverick picked team

I would say in this case majority rules i.e. it would end up a Cavs card. The cards that have 6 different teams will be a nightmare and heartache.

 

[izy]

I would say in this case majority rules i.e. it would end up a Cavs card. The cards that have 6 different teams will be a nightmare and heartache.

Ah yea that seems more logical but your right the 6 different team ones will be tragic for other five .

 

[West Oz Cards]

Beautiful cards! Can't wait! Best patches ever! Plus logomen.. *pants explosion*

As with Flawless, there are still a few things left that bother me with this product... like where the f*ck is quality control?

Bryant has all 4 cards in the Lakers symbol upside down in the card?!?
Pierce has only 3 parts to the Celtics patch?!?
CP3 has been with the Clips a whole season, yet at the end of 12-13 they are still printing him in a Clippers Uni with Hornets patches!!?!
Same with Joe Johsnon getting hawks patches and picturing him in a Nets uni..
The maddest Pippen Bulls patch EVER.. and he is in a flapping blazers uni.!!!
Couple of the player patches have been put in upside down... *facepalm*