Panini Blog Panini America Peeks Several New Images in 2011-12 Limited Basketball Preview

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In late May, just as the 2011-12 NBA Playoffs are heating up, Panini America will do its part to add similar sizable sizzle to the hoops hobby with the release of 2011-12 Limited Basketball, re-engineered for the new season with more than 10 unique autograph designs, a 200-card base set and special Rookie Redemption cards good for players from the 2011 and 2012 NBA Drafts.
Each six-card pack of 2011-12 Limited Basketball will deliver one memorabilia card and two autographs from a lineup that includes an updated Glass Cleaners roster and the all-new Trophy Case insert.
Other highlights of the product that will be packaged 15 packs to a case include:

• A list of superstar signers that includes Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki, Derrick Rose, Magic Johnson, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Larry Bird, Bill Russell and Shaquille O’Neal
• The Trophy Case Signatures Materials Prime insert featuring the greatest accomplishments of the greatest players in NBA history along with an autograph and prime game-worn memorabilia piece
• Glass Cleaners Signatures: In the spirit of the set’s name, look for a clean, classic design along with autographs from the game’s best rebounders — both current and retired
• The Limited Trios Signatures insert featuring player combinations from the same teams, eras and positions
• The Potential autograph insert incorporating signatures from the game’s top young talent and quickly rising stars
• Decade Dominance Signatures featuring autographs from the game’s most consistent and long-tenured players
• The new Masterful Marks insert honoring 50 up-and-coming NBA players as well as the game’s most-seasoned veterans

Get your first extended sneak peek at 2011-12 Limited Basketball below and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for additional updates.

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