1996 Leaf Signature Series - Revision history

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	1996 Leaf Signature Series is a 150-card set released in two series. The first 100 cards were issued as part of the Leaf Signature Series set in August, 1996; while the final 50 cards came out in January, 1997 as part of the Extended Series.		1996 Leaf Signature Series is a 150-card set released in two series. The first 100 cards were issued as part of the Leaf Signature Series set in August, 1996; while the final 50 cards came out in January, 1997 as part of the Extended Series.

	One of the more significant products of the era, '96 Leaf Signature was the first product to include an autographed card in every pack. A limited number of Signature Series packs were sold to mass-market retail outlets in "Blaster"-style boxes.		One of the more significant products of the era, '96 Leaf Signature was the first product to include an autographed card in every pack and thus was the first MLB-licensed autograph product in history. A limited number of Signature Series packs were sold to mass-market retail outlets in "Blaster"-style boxes.

	'96 Leaf Signature was well received, but one criticism was the number of marginal players who signed for the product. With the exception of ten superstar players (who only signed an aggregate of 1000 cards), each player signed 5000 autographs. The "Extended Series," issued five months later, was intended to fix this. Production of the Extended Series was less than half of the original series and each pack contained ''two'' autographs with each 12-pack Hobby box yielding a "Hot Pack" containing four autographs. Greg Maddux, Alex Rodriguez, plus newly popular players at the time, Andruw Jones and Ken Caminiti (reigning NL MVP) autographs were included in this series. Again, each player signed 5000 autographs, with the exception of 31 star players who signed significantly less. Each 12-pack Hobby box was guaranteed to yield at least one short-printed star autograph.		'96 Leaf Signature was well received, but one criticism was the number of marginal players who signed for the product. With the exception of ten superstar players (who only signed an aggregate of 1000 cards), each player signed 5000 autographs. The "Extended Series," issued five months later, was intended to fix this. Production of the Extended Series was less than half of the original series and each pack contained ''two'' autographs with each 12-pack Hobby box yielding a "Hot Pack" containing four autographs. Greg Maddux, Alex Rodriguez, plus newly popular players at the time, Andruw Jones and Ken Caminiti (reigning NL MVP) autographs were included in this series. Again, each player signed 5000 autographs, with the exception of 31 star players who signed significantly less. Each 12-pack Hobby box was guaranteed to yield at least one short-printed star autograph.

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	* 31 "marquee" players (designated by an "SP" in the checklist below) signed noticeably fewer cards. The cards are limited, but not serial-numbered, to the product figures listed below. The odds of finding a "marquee" autograph is 1:9 Extended Series packs.		* 31 "marquee" players (designated by an "SP" in the checklist below) signed noticeably fewer cards. The cards are limited, but not serial-numbered, to the product figures listed below. The odds of finding a "marquee" autograph is 1:9 Extended Series packs.
	* Three of the "marquee" players did not turn in their cards in time for inclusion; therefore, redemption cards were issued. The redemption cards expired December 31, 1998.		* Three of the "marquee" players did not turn in their cards in time for inclusion; therefore, redemption cards were issued. The redemption cards expired December 31, 1998.
	* Blue ink variations exist for five of the "marquee" players: Andruw Jones, Ryan Klesko, Andy Pettitte, Kirby Puckett and Frank Thomas.		* Blue ink variations exist for five of the "marquee" players: Andruw Jones, Ryan Klesko, Andy Pettitte, Kirby Puckett and Frank Thomas. Puckett signed no more than 200 in Blue ink and Thomas no more than 300.
			* These blue ink variations exist because the players mistakenly signed in blue ink instead of black ink.
	* Two non-marquee players signed fewer than 5000 cards. Steve Parris signed only 1800 cards, while Doug Creek autographed 1950.		* Two non-marquee players signed fewer than 5000 cards. Steve Parris signed only 1800 cards, while Doug Creek autographed 1950.
	* 1,080,000 autographs were signed for the Extended Series product.		* 1,080,000 autographs were signed for the Extended Series product.

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	One of the more significant products of the era, '96 Leaf Signature was the first product to include an autographed card in every pack. A limited number of Signature Series packs were sold to mass-market retail outlets in "Blaster"-style boxes.		One of the more significant products of the era, '96 Leaf Signature was the first product to include an autographed card in every pack. A limited number of Signature Series packs were sold to mass-market retail outlets in "Blaster"-style boxes.

	'96 Leaf Signature was well received, but one criticism was the number of marginal players who signed for the product. With the exception of ten superstar players (who only signed an aggregate of 1000 cards), each player signed 5000 autographs. The "Extended Series," issued five months later, was intended to fix this. Production of the Extended Series was less than half of the original series and each pack contained ''two'' autographs with each 12-pack Hobby box yielding a "Hot Pack" containing four autographs. Greg Maddux ~~and~~ Alex Rodriguez autographs were included in this series. Again, each player signed 5000 autographs, with the exception of 31 star players who signed significantly less. Each 12-pack Hobby box was guaranteed to yield at least one short-printed star autograph.		'96 Leaf Signature was well received, but one criticism was the number of marginal players who signed for the product. With the exception of ten superstar players (who only signed an aggregate of 1000 cards), each player signed 5000 autographs. The "Extended Series," issued five months later, was intended to fix this. Production of the Extended Series was less than half of the original series and each pack contained ''two'' autographs with each 12-pack Hobby box yielding a "Hot Pack" containing four autographs. Greg Maddux, Alex Rodriguez, plus newly popular players at the time, Andruw Jones and Ken Caminiti (reigning NL MVP) autographs were included in this series. Again, each player signed 5000 autographs, with the exception of 31 star players who signed significantly less. Each 12-pack Hobby box was guaranteed to yield at least one short-printed star autograph.

	Extended Series packs had a selection of base cards from both series, making the Extended Series base cards very difficult to find.		Extended Series packs had a selection of base cards from both series, making the Extended Series base cards very difficult to find.

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	One of the more significant products of the era, '96 Leaf Signature was the first product to include an autographed card in every pack. A limited number of Signature Series packs were sold to mass-market retail outlets in "Blaster"-style boxes.		One of the more significant products of the era, '96 Leaf Signature was the first product to include an autographed card in every pack. A limited number of Signature Series packs were sold to mass-market retail outlets in "Blaster"-style boxes.

	'96 Leaf Signature was well received, but one criticism was the number of marginal players who signed for the product. With the exception of ten superstar players (who only signed an aggregate of 1000 cards), each player signed 5000 autographs. The "Extended Series," issued five months later, was intended to fix this. Production of the Extended Series was less than half of the original series and each pack contained two autographs with each 12-pack Hobby box yielding a "Hot Pack" containing four autographs. Again, each player signed 5000 autographs, with the exception of 31 star players who signed significantly less. Each 12-pack Hobby box was guaranteed to yield at least one short-printed star autograph.		'96 Leaf Signature was well received, but one criticism was the number of marginal players who signed for the product. With the exception of ten superstar players (who only signed an aggregate of 1000 cards), each player signed 5000 autographs. The "Extended Series," issued five months later, was intended to fix this. Production of the Extended Series was less than half of the original series and each pack contained ''two'' autographs with each 12-pack Hobby box yielding a "Hot Pack" containing four autographs. Greg Maddux and Alex Rodriguez autographs were included in this series. Again, each player signed 5000 autographs, with the exception of 31 star players who signed significantly less. Each 12-pack Hobby box was guaranteed to yield at least one short-printed star autograph.

	Extended Series packs had a selection of base cards from both series, making the Extended Series base cards very difficult to find.		Extended Series packs had a selection of base cards from both series, making the Extended Series base cards very difficult to find.

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Distribution

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	Signature Series: 12 packs per box, four cards per pack (MSRP: $9.99).		Signature Series: 12 packs per box, four cards per pack (MSRP: $9.99).

	Extended Series: 12 packs per box, ~~four~~ cards per pack (MSRP: $9.99). Hobby only		Extended Series: 12 packs per box, five cards per pack (MSRP: $9.99). Hobby only

	=Reviews=		=Reviews=

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Frank Thomas Jumbo Autographs

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Extended Series Autographs Century Marks

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	====Extended Series Autographs Century Marks====		====Extended Series Autographs Century Marks====

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	Century Marks is a partial-parallel of the 31 "marquee" autographs. Each card is stamped in blue foil and is limited (but not serial-numbered) to 100 copies.		Century Marks is a partial-parallel of the 31 "marquee" autographs. Each card is stamped in blue foil and is limited (but not serial-numbered) to 100 copies.

	* Five players did not sign their cards in time for inclusion into packs, and redemption cards were issued.		'''NOTE:''' Five players did not sign their cards in time for inclusion into packs, and redemption cards were issued.

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Extended Series Autographs

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	* Blue ink variations exist for five of the "marquee" players: Andruw Jones, Ryan Klesko, Andy Pettitte, Kirby Puckett and Frank Thomas.		* Blue ink variations exist for five of the "marquee" players: Andruw Jones, Ryan Klesko, Andy Pettitte, Kirby Puckett and Frank Thomas.
	* Two non-marquee players signed fewer than 5000 cards. Steve Parris signed only 1800 cards, while Doug Creek autographed 1950.		* Two non-marquee players signed fewer than 5000 cards. Steve Parris signed only 1800 cards, while Doug Creek autographed 1950.
			* 1,080,000 autographs were signed for the Extended Series product.

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	===Frank Thomas Jumbo Autographs===		===Frank Thomas Jumbo Autographs===

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Signature Series Autographs

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	* All cards were signed in black ink; however, Alex Rodriguez, Michael Tucker, and Carlos Delgado signed some of their cards in blue ink.		* All cards were signed in black ink; however, Alex Rodriguez, Michael Tucker, and Carlos Delgado signed some of their cards in blue ink.
	* None of these cards are serial-numbered or sequentially-numbered.		* None of these cards are serial-numbered or sequentially-numbered.
			* 1,230,000 autographs were signed for the Signature Series product.

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Extended Series

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	\|Extended Series Autographs Century Marks\|\|31\|\|100\|\|AU		\|Extended Series Autographs Century Marks\|\|31\|\|100\|\|1:175 AU
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