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Topps Sneaks Us A Peak At 2008 Allen and Ginter - Muir2 - 05-30-2008 01:02 AM
Following on the heels of two consecutive Beckett Readers' Choice Awards for Product Of The Year, Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball returns in 2008 with the promise of being even bigger and better. From DNA cards to Cut Signatures, Rip Cards and Ancient Icons, Allen & Ginter is set to deliver the quirkiness, fun and collectability that collectors have come to love since its inception.<br><br>
Here are some of the 2008 highlights that Topps is sharing for the first time:<br><br>
* DNA cards..an expanded list featuring pieces of hair from Abe Lincoln, JFK, Jackie O and Beethoven. There is even a dinosaur bone DNA card!<br><br><img src="http://www.beckett.com/images/news_editors/baseball/lincoln.jpg" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align="right"/>
* Autographs…the best list yet…tennis star Serena Williams, new hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut and baseball stars David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez.<br><br>
*Baseball Icons…features legendary baseball players from Topps recently announced CMG deal such as Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Ty Cobb.<br><br>
*Relics…Big Foot Monster Truck’s tire, Mark Spitz’s speedo, A-Rod, Pujols and much more.<br><br>
*Ancient Icons & World Leaders…Once again A&G features subjects from outside the baseball stadium and from around the world.<br><br>
*The Ginter Code…crack the code first and <i>you</i> will appear in the 2009 Allen & Ginter base set.<br><br>
*Also look for Rip Cards, Originals, Cloth cards, Dick Perez Mini Paintings, N43 Box Loaders and Cabinet cards.<br><br>
Look for more surprises to be announced as the product ramps up for release in mid-July.