Complete 2016 Panini Classics Football Variations Guide
Tapping into the the old-school nostalgia of an earlier era, 2016 Panini Classics Football takes collectors on a trip to a simpler time with retro designs and card stock. However, modern elements enter the mix with autographs alongside quite a few 2016 Panini Classics Football Short Print Variations.
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A total of 40 players receive the variation treatment, including current stars like Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson as well as key rookies such as Paxton Lynch and Jared Goff. Although there is not a clear theme, many utilize the home and away jersey images, making those easier to spot. Another easy trend to spot is that the short prints don't have parallels while the base cards have several.
Beyond the obvious photo differences between the base cards and short prints, collectors can also distinguish them based on the card backs. While the base cards have a more weathered black ink, the variations display a darker, bolder ink, as seen below. Sure, it's subtle, but it can be helpful if you have a regular card to compare it against. Having said that, the image route is still much more concrete.
These variations are in addition to a variety of 2016 Classics short print parallels that cover the base set, including Red Backs, Blank Backs, No Name Fronts and Glossy.
The following guide covers the 2016 Panini Classics Football Variations in all their glory. The guide is a work in progress and will be updated as more cards surface.
2016 Panini Classics Football Variations Guide
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6 Tom Brady - New England Patriots
Base: Both hands on ball
Variation: Ball in one hand
7 Cam Newton - Carolina Panthers
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
13 Todd Gurley II - Los Angeles Rams
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
29 Peyton Manning - Denver Broncos
Base: Orange jersey
Variation: White jesey
37 Jameis Winston - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Base: White jersey
Variation: Red jersey
62 Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers
Base: Green jersey
Variation: White jersey
71 Russell Wilson - Seattle Seahawks
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
74 Calvin Johnson - Detroit Lions
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
75 Marcus Mariota - Tennessee Titans
Base: Ball near jersey number
Variation: Throwing motion
78 Odell Beckham Jr. - New York Giants
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
84 Andrew Luck - Indianapolis Colts
Base: Both hands on ball
Variation: Throwing motion
87 Julio Jones - Atlanta Falcons
Base: Red jersey
Variation: White jersey
88 Tony Romo - Dallas Cowboys
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
97 Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints
Base: Black jersey
Variation: White jersey
98 Dez Bryant - Dallas Cowboys
Base: White jersey
Variation: Blue jersey
105 Terry Bradshaw - Pittsburgh Steelers
Base: Black jersey
Variation: White jersey
112 Deion Sanders - Dallas Cowboys
Base: White jersey
Variation: Blue jersey
114 Emmitt Smith - Dallas Cowboys
Base: White jersey
Variation: Blue jersey
123 Roger Staubach - Dallas Cowboys
Base: White jersey
Variation: Blue jersey
127 Joe Montana - San Francisco 49ers
Base: Red jersey
Variation: White jersey
137 Joe Namath - New York Jets
Base: White jersey
Variation: Green jersey
138 Barry Sanders - Detroit Lions
Base: White jersey
Variation: Blue jersey
155 Troy Aikman - Dallas Cowboys
Base: White jersey
Variation: Blue jersey
157 John Elway - Denver Broncos
Base: White jersey
Variation: Orange jersey
176 Jerry Rice - San Francisco 49ers
Base: Red jersey
Variation: White jersey
177 John Riggins - Washington Redskins
Base: White jersey
Variation: Red jersey
178 Brett Favre - Green Bay Packers
Base: Green jersey
Variation: White jersey
186 Jim Kelly - Buffalo Bills
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
190 Dan Marino - Miami Dolphins
Base: White jersey
Variation: Blue jersey
199 Michael Irvin - Dallas Cowboys
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
212 Ezekiel Elliott - Ohio State Buckeyes
Base: White jersey
Variation: Red Jersey
225 Josh Doctson - TCU Horned Frogs
Base: White jersey
Variation: Purple jersey
237 Laquon Treadwell - Ole Miss Rebels
Base: Red jersey
Variation: White jersey
244 Joey Bosa - Ohio State Buckeyes
Base: Red jersey
Variation: White jersey
252 Jalen Ramsey - Florida State Seminoles
Base: White jersey
Variation: Red jersey
259 Paxton Lynch - Memphis Tigers
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
262 Jared Goff - Cal Golden Bears
Base: Blue jersey
Variation: White jersey
268 Carson Wentz - North Dakota State Bison
Base: Yellow jersey
Variation: White jersey
280 Derrick Henry - Alabama Crimson Tide
Base: Ball low, hunched
Variation: Ball at chest
298 Connor Cook - Michigan State Spartans
Base: White jersey
Variation: Green jersey
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Is there a value difference with the back variations of the 2016 Panini Classics?