1996 Pinnacle Aficionado - Revision history

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Description

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	There were no notable Rookie Cards in this set.		There were no notable Rookie Cards in this set.

	All packs, cards, and display boxes were sprayed with a bubble gum scent for ~~distribution~~.		All packs, cards, and display boxes were sprayed with a bubble gum scent, for some reason.

	=Distribution=		=Distribution=

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Promos

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	These two cards, as well as one from the "Magic Numbers" insert, were sent to Hobby dealers to promote the upcoming Aficionado set.		These two cards, as well as one from the "Magic Numbers" insert (see below), were sent to Hobby dealers to promote the upcoming Aficionado set.

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Magic Numbers

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	This 10-card set highlighted some of the top players in the game and compared them to 10 retired stars from the past that shared the same jersey number. All cards were printed on actual maple wood.		This ten-card set highlighted some of the top players in the game and compared them to ten retired stars from the past that shared the same jersey number. All cards were printed on actual maple wood.

			====Samples====

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			A "Sample" card from this set was randomly inserted into each three-card promo pack sent to dealers.

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Promos

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	These ~~three~~ cards were sent to Hobby dealers to promote the upcoming Aficionado set.		These two cards, as well as one from the "Magic Numbers" insert, were sent to Hobby dealers to promote the upcoming Aficionado set.

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	SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Pinnacle Aficionado ~~Promos~~');		SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Pinnacle Aficionado Samples');
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	===First Pitch Preview===		===First Pitch Preview===

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First Pitch Preview

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	This promo set ~~paralleled only~~ the first 100 cards in the base set and was available through a promotion~~: collectors~~ on Pinnacle's mailing list were sent a letter detailing the opportunity to receive a First Pitch Preview card~~, prior to the official release of the product~~. Participants had to answer 5 baseball trivia questions and submit their answers online through the Pinnacle Brands website - 3 questions were listed in the letter but had to obtain the other ~~2 questions~~ from a participating local ~~hobby~~ store. If one answered all 5 questions correctly (which could be found on the backs of the relevant Aficionado cards), he/she would receive one randomly selected First Pitch Preview card via mail and become eligible to win a trip to a spring training trip of their choice as a grand prize. The 3 questions listed in the letter were:		This promo set parallels the first 100 cards in the base set and was available through a promotion. Collectors on Pinnacle's mailing list were sent a letter detailing the upcoming Aficionado set and the opportunity to receive a First Pitch Preview card. Participants had to answer five baseball trivia questions and submit their answers online through the Pinnacle Brands website - three of the questions were listed in the letter but had to obtain the other two from a participating local Hobby store. If one answered all five questions correctly (which could be found on the backs of the relevant Aficionado cards), he/she would receive one randomly selected First Pitch Preview card via mail and become eligible to win a trip to a spring training trip of their choice as a grand prize. The three questions listed in the letter were:

	* Mo Vaughn says this player is "like E.F. Hutton; when he speaks, we all listen." Who is this player? (Answer: Ted Williams)		* Mo Vaughn says this player is "like E.F. Hutton; when he speaks, we all listen." Who is this player? (Answer: Ted Williams)
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	* This slugging first baseman delayed his pro career to bat cleanup for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. Who is he? (A: Tino Martinez)		* This slugging first baseman delayed his pro career to bat cleanup for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. Who is he? (A: Tino Martinez)

	First Pitch Preview cards are similar to the base cards in design except for the holographic player nameplate and "First Pitch Preview" stamp along the short edge of the cards.		First Pitch Preview cards are similar to the base cards in design except for the holographic player nameplate and "First Pitch Preview" stamp along the short edge of the cards are in bronze.

	The official print run of the set or individual print run for specific players is unknown. However, in 2008, a private collector confirmed the existence of a full set (cards 1-100), meaning that all 100 FPP cards were printed at least once~~; further~~, this same private collector confirmed the existence of at least 7 other sets, resulting in a total of 8 sets in existence. Collectors speculate that print run varies by player as FPP cards of certain players have appeared more frequently than others. Additionally, all FPP cards printed entered the secondary market, either through the trivia promotion or other unofficial means.		The official print run of the set or individual print run for specific players is unknown. However in 2008, a private collector confirmed the existence of a full set (cards 1-100), meaning that all 100 FPP cards were printed at least once. Further, this same private collector confirmed the existence of at least seven other sets, resulting in a total of eight sets in existence. Collectors speculate that print run varies by player as FPP cards of certain players have appeared more frequently than others. Additionally, all FPP cards printed entered the secondary market, either through the trivia promotion or other unofficial means.

	==Base Set==		==Base Set==

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First Pitch Preview

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	This promo set paralleled only the first 100 cards in the base set and was available through a promotion: collectors on Pinnacle's mailing list were sent a letter detailing the opportunity to receive a First Pitch Preview card, prior to the official release of the product. Participants had to answer 5 baseball trivia questions and submit their answers online through the Pinnacle Brands website - 3 questions were listed in the letter but had to obtain the other 2 questions from a participating local hobby store. If one answered all 5 questions correctly (which could be found on the backs of the relevant Aficionado cards), he/she would receive one randomly selected First Pitch Preview card via mail and become eligible to win a trip to a spring training trip of their choice as a grand prize. The 3 questions listed in the letter were:		This promo set paralleled only the first 100 cards in the base set and was available through a promotion: collectors on Pinnacle's mailing list were sent a letter detailing the opportunity to receive a First Pitch Preview card, prior to the official release of the product. Participants had to answer 5 baseball trivia questions and submit their answers online through the Pinnacle Brands website - 3 questions were listed in the letter but had to obtain the other 2 questions from a participating local hobby store. If one answered all 5 questions correctly (which could be found on the backs of the relevant Aficionado cards), he/she would receive one randomly selected First Pitch Preview card via mail and become eligible to win a trip to a spring training trip of their choice as a grand prize. The 3 questions listed in the letter were:

	* Mo Vaughn says this player is "like E.F. Hutton; when he speaks, we all listen." Who is this player?		* Mo Vaughn says this player is "like E.F. Hutton; when he speaks, we all listen." Who is this player? (Answer: Ted Williams)
	* We all know the Cubbies selected lanky left-hander Drew Hall with their first choice in the '84 draft, but who did they pick second that year?		* We all know the Cubbies selected lanky left-hander Drew Hall with their first choice in the '84 draft, but who did they pick second that year? (A: Greg Maddux)
	* This slugging first baseman delayed his pro career to bat cleanup for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. Who is he?		* This slugging first baseman delayed his pro career to bat cleanup for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. Who is he? (A: Tino Martinez)

	First Pitch Preview cards are similar to the base cards in design except for the holographic player nameplate and "First Pitch Preview" stamp along the short edge of the cards.		First Pitch Preview cards are similar to the base cards in design except for the holographic player nameplate and "First Pitch Preview" stamp along the short edge of the cards.

	The official print run of the set or individual print run for specific players is unknown. However, in 2008, a private collector confirmed the existence of a full set (cards 1-100), meaning that all 100 FPP cards were printed at least once; further, this same private collector confirmed the existence of at least 7 other sets, resulting in a total of 8 sets in existence. Collectors speculate that print run varies by player as FPP cards of certain players have appeared more frequently than others. Additionally, all FPP cards printed entered the secondary market, either through the trivia promotion or other unofficial means.		The official print run of the set or individual print run for specific players is unknown. However, in 2008, a private collector confirmed the existence of a full set (cards 1-100), meaning that all 100 FPP cards were printed at least once; further, this same private collector confirmed the existence of at least 7 other sets, resulting in a total of 8 sets in existence. Collectors speculate that print run varies by player as FPP cards of certain players have appeared more frequently than others. Additionally, all FPP cards printed entered the secondary market, either through the trivia promotion or other unofficial means.

	==Base Set==		==Base Set==

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Rivals

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	This 24-card set highlighted two top stars in the game on a single card and featured quotes the two respective players shared about each other. All cards had a blue holographic foil background with embossed color player photos of featured players.		This 24-card set highlighted two top stars in the game on a single card and featured quotes the two respective players shared about each other. All cards had a blue holographic foil background with embossed color player photos of the featured players.

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	===Magic Numbers===		===Magic Numbers===

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	=Description=		=Description=

	1996 Pinnacle Aficionado is a 200 card set released in August 1996. ~~All cards are printed on~~ a ~~20-point thick cardstock that~~, ~~unfortunately, was easily chipped~~. ~~The chipping is especially evident on the black backs of the~~ base cards ~~making truly mint condition cards tough to find. With~~ the ~~exception of the "Global Reach" subset~~, ~~all base cards are printed horizontally~~ and ~~feature~~ what Pinnacle ~~called~~ "Heliogram" printing (spot holographic foil with black ink).		1996 Pinnacle Aficionado was a 200-card set released in August 1996. The set was produced for "fans with a passion for the game" and marketed as a "premium" release, but only lasted for a single year. All base cards featured a sepia-toned player photo, a wood grain-type background for the gold foil nameplate, and a player portrait that utilized what Pinnacle dubbed as "Heliogram" printing (spot holographic foil with black ink) on a 24-point thick cardstock. This thick card stock combined with the black finish on the card backs resulted in a very condition sensitive set. Further, all base cards except for the ''Global Reach'' subset, were printed in landscape orientation.

	All packs, cards, and display boxes were sprayed with a bubble gum scent.		There were 2 subsets and Checklists at the end of the set:
			* Global Reach
			* Rookies

			There were no notable Rookie Cards in this set.

			All packs, cards, and display boxes were sprayed with a bubble gum scent for distribution.

	=Distribution=		=Distribution=

	16 packs per box, five cards per pack (MSRP $3.99). 24 boxes per case.		16 packs per box, five cards per pack (MSRP $3.99). 24 boxes per case.

	~~=Reviews=~~

	=Insertion Ratios=		=Insertion Ratios=
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	This promo set ~~parallels~~ only the first 100 cards in the base set~~. Collectors who answered~~ a ~~series~~ of trivia questions ~~correctly on~~ the Pinnacle Brands website would receive one randomly selected First Pitch Preview card via mail~~. Cards were also distributed~~ to ~~collectors on Pinnacle's mailing list~~. The ~~cards are similar~~ in ~~design except for~~ the ~~bronze foil highlights and a holographic~~ "~~First Pitch Preview~~" ~~stamp along~~ the ~~short edge of~~ the ~~cards~~.		This promo set paralleled only the first 100 cards in the base set and was available through a promotion: collectors on Pinnacle's mailing list were sent a letter detailing the opportunity to receive a First Pitch Preview card, prior to the official release of the product. Participants had to answer 5 baseball trivia questions and submit their answers online through the Pinnacle Brands website - 3 questions were listed in the letter but had to obtain the other 2 questions from a participating local hobby store. If one answered all 5 questions correctly (which could be found on the backs of the relevant Aficionado cards), he/she would receive one randomly selected First Pitch Preview card via mail and become eligible to win a trip to a spring training trip of their choice as a grand prize. The 3 questions listed in the letter were:

			* Mo Vaughn says this player is "like E.F. Hutton; when he speaks, we all listen." Who is this player?
			* We all know the Cubbies selected lanky left-hander Drew Hall with their first choice in the '84 draft, but who did they pick second that year?
			* This slugging first baseman delayed his pro career to bat cleanup for the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team. Who is he?

	A private collector ~~has~~ confirmed the existence of a full set (cards 1-100), meaning that all 100 FPP cards were printed; further, this same private collector ~~confirms~~ at least 7 other sets, resulting in a total of 8 sets in existence. ~~However, the exact print run of cards in this set is unknown and collectors~~ speculate that print run varies by player as FPP cards of certain players have appeared more frequently than others. Additionally, all FPP cards printed entered the secondary market, either through the trivia promotion or other unofficial means.		First Pitch Preview cards are similar to the base cards in design except for the holographic player nameplate and "First Pitch Preview" stamp along the short edge of the cards.

			The official print run of the set or individual print run for specific players is unknown. However, in 2008, a private collector confirmed the existence of a full set (cards 1-100), meaning that all 100 FPP cards were printed at least once; further, this same private collector confirmed the existence of at least 7 other sets, resulting in a total of 8 sets in existence. Collectors speculate that print run varies by player as FPP cards of certain players have appeared more frequently than others. Additionally, all FPP cards printed entered the secondary market, either through the trivia promotion or other unofficial means.

	==Base Set==		==Base Set==
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	'''NOTE:''' The first 100 cards ~~are of~~ players with a minimum of five years Major League experience~~. These cards are sepia-toned, with the remainder in full color~~.		'''NOTE:''' The first 100 cards feature players with a minimum of five years Major League experience.

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	~~This~~ 200~~-card set is a~~ parallel ~~set to~~ the ~~regular Pinnacle Aficionado~~ set~~. A~~ gold foil ~~stamp~~ in the shape of an artist's pen ~~with the words, "Artist's Proof," printed~~ above the wood-~~grain look~~ bar ~~containing the player's name distinguishes it from the regular set~~.		All 200 base cards were available in an Artist's Proof parallel and had the same photo and design as the base set but featured a gold foil ''Artist's Proof'' logo in the shape of an artist's pen above the wood grain-type nameplate bar.

	==Inserts==		==Inserts==
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	This 32-card set ~~honors 32~~ draft picks for their ~~future all-star~~ abilities, on "Spectroetch" (etched foil) printing technology.		This 32-card set honored top draft picks for their abilities on a black and grey gradient background featuring holographic "Spectroetch" (etched foil) printing technology.

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	This 24-card set ~~features~~ two ~~spot~~ embossed color player photos of ~~rival~~ players.		This 24-card set highlighted two top stars in the game on a single card and featured quotes the two respective players shared about each other. All cards had a blue holographic foil background with embossed color player photos of featured players.

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	This ~~ten~~-card set is printed on actual maple wood ~~and features ten of of today's top superstars~~.		This 10-card set highlighted some of the top players in the game and compared them to 10 retired stars from the past that shared the same jersey number. All cards were printed on actual maple wood.

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	SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Pinnacle Aficionado Magic Numbers');		SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Pinnacle Aficionado Magic Numbers');
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Magic Numbers

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Base Set

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-'''NOTE:''' The first 100 cards are of players with a minimum of five years Major League experience.  These cards are sepia-toned, with the remainder in full color.
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-SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Pinnacle Aficionado');
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 ==Parallels==