The 2024 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions card set continues the brand's tradition of offering a diverse and eclectic mix of subjects, spanning various sports, history, and pop culture. This year's release introduces several new elements and maintains a rich array of base cards, variations, parallels, and inserts that cater to a wide range of collectors.
Base Set Overview
The base set comprises 100 standard cards featuring athletes from mainstream sports like baseball, basketball, and football, as well as niche disciplines such as fencing, pickleball, and kiteboarding. Notable figures include Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and emerging talents like Erriyon Knighton and Alyssa Thompson. An additional 50 high-number "Splash of Color" cards expand the set to 150 cards, each showcasing vibrant designs that highlight the featured subjects.
Parallels and Variations
The 2024 set offers a variety of parallels and variations to enhance the collecting experience:
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Glossy Black Variants: Inserted 1 in every 3 hobby packs, these cards provide a sleek finish to the base design.
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Rainbow: 1:8 packs
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Red: 1:30 packs
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Blue: 1:45 packs
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Green: 1:90 packs
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Orange Prism: Numbered to 349
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Rainbow Terrazzo: Numbered to 249
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Cosmic: Numbered to 199
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Tortoise Shell: Numbered to 149
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Sky: Numbered to 99
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Aquamarine: Numbered to 75
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Purple Pulsar: Numbered to 23
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Green Wave: Numbered to 10
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Golden Treasures: One-of-one
Platinum Variants: Utilizing chromium technology, these variants introduce a modern aesthetic with several dazzling parallels:
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Printing Plates: Each base and "Splash of Color" card has four one-of-one printing plate versions (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), offering unique collectibles for enthusiasts.
Inserts
The set features a robust lineup of inserts that pay homage to Upper Deck's legacy and introduce new themes:
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Young Guns: A staple in Upper Deck products, these cards highlight up-and-coming talents across various sports. Clear Cut parallels, printed on acetate, are seeded 1:240 packs.
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Goudey Autographs: Returning for another year, these inserts blend vintage design with modern subjects, offering on-card signatures from a diverse roster.
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Exquisite Collection: Integrating elements from Upper Deck's premium lines, this subset includes standard inserts numbered to 99 and rookie cards numbered to 149. Autographed versions and patch autos are also available, with parallels such as Gold Spectrum (/10) and Black (1/1).
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Black Diamond: Standard inserts and Rookie Gems are both numbered to 349, with Red (/100) and Green (/10) parallels. Select cards also feature autographs. Diamond Relics, containing one to four diamonds, are numbered to 99, with Pure Black one-of-one parallels.
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Literary Classic Patches: Departing from previous nature-themed patches, this year's manufactured patch cards celebrate classic literature, adding a cultural touch to the collection.
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Goodwin Masterpieces – Art of Ages: These one-of-one inserts showcase meticulously recreated classic artworks, offering a unique fusion of art and sports card collecting.
Autographs and Memorabilia
Collectors can find a variety of autographed and memorabilia cards, including:
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Goodwin Autographs: On-card signatures from a broad spectrum of subjects, with standard autographs inserted 1:75 hobby packs. Variations include Horizontal (1:240 packs), Inscriptions (1:2,000 packs), and Dual Autographs numbered to 10.
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Goodwin Memorabilia: Featuring swatches from athletes and personalities, these cards are inserted 1:180 packs, with "Splash of Color" versions at 1:360 packs.
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Historical Relics: Unique memorabilia cards such as Museum Collection World War II Uniform Button Relics (1:2,400 packs), 1924 United States Currency Relics (1:4,800 packs), Birth Year Quad Coinage (/50), and Alaska Joins the Union: 65th Anniversary Gold Nugget Relics (/20) offer a tangible connection to history.
Conclusion
The 2024 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions set delivers a rich and varied collecting experience, blending sports, history, and culture into a cohesive and engaging product. With its extensive array of base cards, parallels, inserts, autographs, and memorabilia, it caters to both traditional collectors and those seeking unique, crossover collectibles.
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