Panini America Provides Detailed First Look at 2017 Classics Football (Preview Gallery)

[doniceage]

At first thought, it might seem outlandish to classify a product like Classics Football as an instant classic, what with its throwback nuances and old-school vibes. But that’s exactly what it was last summer, when 2016 Classics Football arrived as a breath of old-fashioned fresh air to a marketplace devoid of the brand for five too-long years. The product resonated with collectors almost immediately for any number of reasons, including designs, variations, short prints, pulpy, old card stock and so much m


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[babyhuey-76]

Don, the link doesn't work. Takes you to starting a new thread on this site lol.

[imi26dude]

@doniceage @babyhuey-76
I was reading it this morning here you are: https://blog.paniniamerica.net/2017/...eview-gallery/

I think I liked this year's look better.

[SuperZeke50]

Classics should be about the classics, not full of rookie stuff. Based on the pictures, it looks like that might be the direction they went in. Time will tell.

[pwaldo]

Classics should be about the classics, not full of rookie stuff. Based on the pictures, it looks like that might be the direction they went in. Time will tell.

I'm not sure if it applies to football or not but in baseball with Topps getting the exclusive license they were required to have rookie/current guy stuff in everything even the classic card sets. So with Panini getting the football exclusive last year maybe the same requirements are required for them?

[doniceage]

@doniceage @babyhuey-76
I was reading it this morning here you are: https://blog.paniniamerica.net/2017/...eview-gallery/

I think I liked this year's look better.

Thanks!!

DON

[Rybowski]

Those previews are pretty sharp. Having Jim Brown and Randy Moss signing now will get some interest in this product.