2002 Donruss Originals
Description
2002 Donruss Originals is a 425-card set was issued in two separate series that paid tribute to Donruss sets of the 80s. This set was issued in the styles of the 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1988 Donruss sets but featured active 2002 players. In addition, puzzle pieces featuring the late Ted Williams were randomly inserted into packs.
The Donruss Originals product, containing the first 400 cards, was released in September, 2002. All 50 Rated Rookies and another 50 star player cards short-printed. The 50 superstar SPs are scattered throughout the set. The final 25 cards were randomly seeded into hobby and retail packs of 2002 Donruss The Rookies (of which was released in mid-December 2002) featuring a selection of prospects.
Donruss had plans to release a second series of Originals in 2003 featuring all the odd years, but was cancelled.
Distribution
Hobby/Retail: 24 packs per box, five cards per pack (MSRP: $3). 20 boxes per case.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds | Retail Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 425 | - | ? | ? |
| short set | 300 | - | ? | ? |
| Rated Rookies | 50 | - | 1:2 | 1:2 |
| Short Prints | 50 | - | 1:2 | 1:2 |
| Update | 25 | - | 1:3 | 1:4 |
| Aqueous | 400 | - | ? | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
Parallels
Aqueous
Randomly inserted into packs at the rate of about one-per-box, the Aqueous cards are treated with a glossy sheen.