Leaf introduces Matrix inserts
By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Sports Card Monthly Editor
Leaf announced an update to its Metal technology at The Industry Summit, but weren’t ready to reveal the results.
On Tuesday, Leaf unveiled Matrix, using etching combined with color to create a dynamic insert.
“At the 2013 Industry Summit, Leaf promised a new era of innovation from our company,” Brian Gray said in a release. “The game-changing MATRIX technology is the first step in the realization of Leaf’s promise.”
The basketball Matrix cards will be inserted into 2012-13 Leaf Metal Basketball and the Genetic Matrix inserts will fall one per box in Leaf’s upcoming Rookie Retro product
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I don’t get it. These Matrices are exactly like what a Finest Refractor looked like up until a couple of years ago. Am I missing something here?
The etching around player in backgorund is now colored. I think these look crazy good.
Nice to see them innovating and not copying.
They look better than the other Prizm and Refractor brands out on the market. I would like to see what leaf could do with an MLBPA license.
In some ways I felt Panini’s first year with the license underwhelmed due to an odd release schedule and poor choices.
I like the football design a lot more than the bball
They look really good, I must say!!!
i don’t mind the look of them
The design looks great, however the missing team logos drive me crazy. It’s like a vortex for my eyes, I can’t stop staring. Very distracting, I’ll pass.
That NBA licensee needs to be passed around.. Breaks my heart.
I like the basketball Hoop Matrix design, the basketball-like texture is pretty cool, the Genetic Matrix design on the other hand does not appeal to me. I just am not big on the chemical bond look.