Futera Unique 2015 Trading Cards

[Pavle]

Futera CEO, Gwyneth has sent to me a preview video of the upcoming Unique 2015.
It seams that Futera is getting better and better. Until I have more info, I will leave you guys to enjoy the sneak and peek video.
"This is a 1st Video from ‘Behind the Scenes’ filming of different stages of the crafting processes of cards in the Futera UNIQUE 2015 Collection.
The Collection will be limited to 200 cases, and we will be sending out sales information soon."

Is anyone going to collect this?

UPDATE 5/26/2015

I have just received an email from Futera about this card collection. Bellow is the info forwarded by Futera CEO.



FEATURES

• Up to 14 cards per pack
• 1 Game Jersey/Memorabilia card in every pack (1:1 pack)*
• 1 Autograph card per display box (1:4 packs)*
• Parallel card (1:2.5 packs) -
some packs will include a card from a ‘1 of 1’ Parallel Set
• Either a gold-plated framed ‘1 of 1’ Autograph card
or ‘1 of 1’ Combo Autograph + Memorabilia card or a
rare ‘Mythicals’ Memorabilia card, or an ‘Incredibles' Combo
Autograph + Memorabilia card, or a ‘1 of 1’
Production Set * in every Minicase (1:24 packs)


MAIN SET
120 card Regular Set.
Up to 12 Regular cards per pack.
The 120 card Base Set is created on a 1mm dense board with a velvet finish front and gold foiling on front & back of card.

PARALLEL MAIN SET
120 card Parallel Regular Set:

• PLATINUM: Limited Edition ‘of 14’ - presented on matt silver board with pewter foiled elements
• GOLD: Limited Edition ‘of 20’ - presented on matt gold board with gold foiled elements
• SILVER : Limited Edition ‘of 30’ - presented on rainbow board with gold foiled elements

• Insert ratio 1:2.5 packs
• Every Parallel Card has a unique code in addition to the Base Set code adding rarity.
• ‘1 of 1’ Parallel Set (80 card set): Limited Edition ‘of 1’ (only one of each card exists worldwide)
• This ‘1 of 1' Parallel Set presents 80 cards featuring different player images from the Base Set cards - a unique set within the Collection.

GAME JERSEY SETS

• Insert Ratio 1:1 pack
• 1 Game Jersey Card from any of the following in EVERY pack

MEMORABLE

• 75 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 105’

Each card from this Set of the world’s top footballers features a piece of the player’s Game used Jersey and is individually numbered with a unique 'Code for Collectors’ code.

Memostars

There are 2 MEMOSTARS Sets featuring a variety of memorabilia including a players' game jerseys, boots, training used wear and game used balls.

• 10 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 25’ (2 pieces of memorabilia on the card)
• 15 card Set . Limited Edition ‘of 18’ (3 pieces of memorabilia on the card)

THEN & NOW

• Then = 11 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 27’

• Now = 11 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 27’

These sets form a ‘duo’ with ’THEN’ featuring the legends of yesteryear and ’NOW’ celebrating current day top football stars together creating 2 'head to head' Teams considered to be among the greatest players of all-time where their footballing style, skills set or playing history are similar and where they are often likened to one another in the footballing world.

M AT C H D AY

• 25 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 25’

A new style of memorabilia card introduced by Futera.

This Set not only features a piece of actual game jersey from some of the greatest footballers of all-time, but also a piece taken from the the Matchday Programme from the actual match which the player’s game jersey relates to each card states details of the game, date and location. Every card is individually numbered with a unique 'Code for Collectors’ code.



CAPTAINS

• 25 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 55’

Cards feature actual game jerseys from some of the greatest Captains to ever play the game. These true legends have been Captain of their Club or Country, or both, and are regarded as great leaders on the football field.

KITCARDS

• 16 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 13’

Each KITCARD features a real diamond and 2 or 3 pieces of Game and Training Ground Memorabilia from some of the world’s greatest stars in football. Memorabilia includes Matchday balls, players’ boots, game used jerseys and training gear.

SUPERSTARS

• 75 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 17’.

Showcasing a parallel Checklist to the Memorables set, Superstars cards from this set of world class footballers feature a piece of the player’s Game used Jersey.

MYTHICALS MEMORABILIA

• presented in gold-plated ame with diamonds
• 13 card Set. Limited Edition ‘of 10’.

The Mythicals Sets featuring footballing legends from over the years have been amongst the rarest and most valuable cards of Futera’s releases. These sought-after cards include players' game used memorabilia (not just jerseys) encased in a gold plated frame with real diamond feature.

This year’s specification provides up to 14 cards per pack including 1 MEMORABILIA CARD in EVERY pack (some packs feature one the following special inserts in place of the Memorabilia card:either a ‘1 of 1’ Autograph card or ‘1 of 1’ COMBO Autograph + Memorabilia card in gold-plated frame with diamonds, or a rare 'Mythicals’ card, or an ‘Incredibles' COMBO Autograph + Memorabilia card, or a ‘1 of 1’ Production Set.

INSERT FEATURES:

• 9 different designed Memorabilia Sets presenting players’ game jerseys, boots, match-used balls and training wear from top international football stars from around the world (1:1)
• On-card signed Player Autographs (1:4)
• ‘1 of 1’ gold-plated framed Autograph cards with diamonds(including cut autographs from renowned historic football legends such as George Best and Puskas...)
• 1 of 1' Combo cards(Autograph + Memorabilia on the same card) presented in gold-plated frames with diamonds
• Rare‘Mythicals’ cards (Limited Edition of 13) presented in gold-plated frame with diamonds
• ‘1 of 1’ Production Sets comprising Printing plate(s) + elements taken from a card’s production processes
• EVERY MINICASE (6 Display Boxes)contains either a ‘1 of 1’ Autograph card or ‘1 of 1’ COMBO Autograph + Memorabilia card in gold-plated frame with diamonds, or a rare 'Mythicals’ card, or an ‘Incredibles' COMBO Autograph + Memorabilia card, or a ‘1 of 1’ Production Set

ON-CARD AUTOGRAPH SETS
Insert Ratio 1:4 packs. 1 of either of the following:

• Triumph: 50 card Set (of less than 50)
• Maestro: 20 card Set (of less than 35)
• Elite: 30 card Set (of less than 35)
• The Incredibles COMBO Autograph + Memo Set: 10 card Set (less than 25)
• Archives (Victors): 10 card Set (of less than 15)
• Archives (Titans): 10 card Set (of less than 35)

These cards are all on-card, signed Autograph Cards from top Footballers, certified and with the date and place of signing.

‘1 of 1’ CARDS - only 1 of each card exists worldwide!
Insert ratio: Either a ‘1 of 1’ card or a Mythicals Memorabilia Card (each presented in a gold-plated frame with real diamonds) or an Incredibles

COMBO Autograph + Memorabilia card or a ‘1 of 1 Production Set

• 1:24 packs (1 of either per Mini-Case)
• ‘1 of 1’ AUTOGRAPH CARDS & GAME JERSEY CARDS
• ‘1 of 1’ cards are encased in a gold-plated frame with diamond feature.
• ‘1 of 1’ Autograph cards
• ‘1 of 1’ Combo Autograph + Memorabilia cards
• ‘1 of 1’ Autograph cards have been signed on-card. Non-plate cards are encased in a gold-plated frame with diamond feature

‘1 of 1’ PRINTING PLATE CARDS/PRODUCTION SETS
Only 1 plate for each card has been released. Production Sets comprise a printing plate from the original card design together with other elements taken from stages in the card’s production processes.

Pricing & Packing

• Up to 14 cards per pack
• Display Box = 4 packs
• Mini-Case = 6 Display Boxes (24 packs)
• Case = 3 Mini-Cases (72 packs)
• All prices quoted exclude local/sales tax/duty

HOW TO ORDER

Contact your local dealer or:
RESERVE NOW AT:
http://www.futeraworldfootball.com/reservations/
OR EMAIL:
info@futera.com

PRICES

• PACK: USD$79 (plus $4 p&p international)
• DISPLAY BOX: USD$299 (plus $7 p&p international)
• MINI-CASE: USD$1735 (plus $20 p&p international)

Code for collectors service
- a ‘worlds first’ for the Trading Card Hobby created by Futera

Collectors can enter their on-card code at www.futera.com to get details about their card’s features,
quality and rarity (the code is also a security feature of the card).
* ‘CODE FOR COLLECTORS’ service is FREE and provides details about cards from the
Futera UNIUE 2015 Base Set, Parallel Sets, Game Jersey/ Memorabilia Sets and Production Sets.

 

[Agustín]

Awesome material, but way to out of my budget.

 

[Pavle]

I have now updated the original post with insane amount of pre-release detailed that Futera has sent to me via email. Enjoy!

 

[DetroitStickers]

I'm not as crazy about cards, but I do love premium cards, so I don't feel like I'm sitting on a pile of commons that are garbage.

Also I love that this collection seems to be premium priced but geared directly at autographs and jersey cards (my favorite).

I will have to buy a couple packs.

 

[Pavle]

Futera are certainly one of the most expensive cards out there, but they are quite interesting. You can take a look at previous Futera Unique 2014 video I did, or if you prefer reading here is a blog post as well.

 

[raj3sh]

The 2015 have less Hits per box than the 2014 . No idea why they have done that .

 

[Agustín]

Here´s a great video of Top Trading Cards channel, where in minute 5:10 they pull an epic Messi Argentina/Barcelona memorabilia card:

I would give my house for that one! ha!

 

[Pavle]

Nice video @Agustín, thanks for sharing it. That is one sick card indeed! I wonder how much will it be worth. Since this guy also sells cards, I believe we will see it on eBay quite soon.
By the way, we should have more info on Futera Unique in our blog sooner or later. I heard some rumors that our mastermind @dantzig will have the honors for this one

 

[Agustín]

Nice video @Agustín, thanks for sharing it. That is one sick card indeed! I wonder how much will it be worth. Since this guy also sells cards, I believe we will see it on eBay quite soon.
By the way, we should have more info on Futera Unique in our blog sooner or later. I heard some rumors that our mastermind @dantzig will have the honors for this one

I think that box he opens, with 4 mini packs inside, is near 300 dollars. Quite a lot but it seems you get awesome cards!

 

[Pavle]

For those willing to learn more about Futera Unique cards, Futera has created a nice PDF file about Behind the scenes and the process that goes into making trading cards.
PDF here http://futera.com/pdf/behindthescenes.pdf

 

[Jettsetter]

I've seen pictures of the '1 of 1' cards and I have to say they are an absolute stunner! It just oozing with luxury. The prices for them on eBay get super crazy high too so lucky break for someone who swings one from opening a pack!

They now got a special Arsenal and Man City collection now. Anyone gotten a hold of those? Are they as good as the regular set?
http://futera.com/pdf/Arsenal.jpg
http://futera.com/pdf/ManchesterCity.jpg

 

[raj3sh]

There is a youtube video where someone is unboxing it

 

[dantzig]

I've seen pictures of the '1 of 1' cards and I have to say they are an absolute stunner! It just oozing with luxury. The prices for them on eBay get super crazy high too so lucky break for someone who swings one from opening a pack!

I was more "stunned" with the Memostars Double and Triple + Matchday cards... Don't have the tiniest enthusiasm for the autographs, but I do like seeing those memorabilia cards, specifically those with team logo pieces.

 

[Jettsetter]

I was more "stunned" with the Memostars Double and Triple + Matchday cards... Don't have the tiniest enthusiasm for the autographs, but I do like seeing those memorabilia cards, specifically those with team logo pieces.

Hmm..interesting. I'm curious to see those Memostars Double and Triple + Matchday cards. The only ones I've seen are from Futera's info sheet. Got any pics?

 

[dantzig]

Pics are easy to find, there are many sellers in ebay selling those cards... But here are some examples:

But actually, the best one I remember seeing was from an american unboxing (which was 3 cases, so more than 200 packs!) was a Memorable card with St Etienne logo piece, weared by Michel Platini about 30 years ago... And Memorable cards are the easiest by far to get from Memo cards.

 

[Jettsetter]

Ah right! Actually, Futera's been putting out some cool pics in their instagram page: https://instagram.com/p/5eZSdBI5XG/

 

[Jettsetter]

Nice vid about color grading

 

[dantzig]

Yeah, I've checked also that colour grading service... Really nice indeed and we can see there how many really exist from each card (being numbered to X doesn't mean there are X cards, far from it actually).

And the cards shown in this video are fantastic, wanted so badly that Pepe card with Real Madrid logo

 

[amigo]

I opened three mini-cases of Futera 2015 Arsenal colletion,resulting in two 1 of 1 cards,including

one redemption card of Mertesacker autographed on piece-cut ball,which is still waiting for its arrival.

I have a lot to trade or sell.

 

[LFC1892]

Just got the whole base set of 120 cards and I have to say they are exquisite.

Quality cards. I really like the Greats sub-set with Pele & Maradona being the best ones.

Now I have to find the Parallel base set.