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denis rigg · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 5:40 am Post subject: Unstoppable cards: The Avengers

It is very likely that this year we will have a surprise in the form of a new Avengers card set from the company Unstoppable cards.

Company started the release of Avengers cards since 2011.

First set:
Very limited edition, sold only to dealers at the convention "The Entertainment Media Show" at Earls Court on 1 and 2 October 2011.

Then - "The Avengers 50" in 2012, and final on moment, "The Women of The Avengers", in 2014.

On 6 march of current year by company was released set "Yearset 2016" containing promotional cards for classic TV serials and sketches.

http://www.unstoppablecards.com/shop/index.php/unstoppable-cards/yearset-2016.html

Advertising card "YS1" in set presented Steed and Mrs. Peel from b/w season. Very Happy

Let's hope that soon we will hear new excellent news. Wink

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cyberrich · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:20 am Post subject:

That's terrific news! Very Happy

I've collected all the previous sets of trading cards. The 3 sets issued by Cornerstone in the 90's are my favourites, as they contained a lot of rare shots, but I'm eagerly anticipating these new sets. Rich.

dissolute · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:26 pm Post subject:

I just wish they were larger or less grainy - some of the shots in those sets are very hard to come by and it would be amazing to really high quality versions of them.
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denis rigg · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:29 am Post subject:

I also rather like the many earlier releases because you could see the complete images on cards. Avengers sets of our century are regularly partly filled with overlays (not always successfully) and as a result, sometimes even if the image on the card is better than what is known to us, the overlays do not play in favor of the set.
Well, I would not mind the small neat overlays, which allow you to enjoy view of the image, actually we have many such sets, but for example, I do not like the approach of design for main Avengers cards like:

The Avengers 50

http://steedumbrella.ru/merchandise_cards_The_Avengers_50.html

Partly for:

http://steedumbrella.ru/merchandise_cards_Strictly_Ink_series2.html
http://steedumbrella.ru/merchandise_cards_Strictly_Ink_series3.html
http://steedumbrella.ru/merchandise_cards_The_New_Avengers.html

or many Argentine cards:

http://steedumbrella.ru/merchandise_cards_Argentina.html

Yes, if cards were larger (set of postcards), less grainy, and good choice of images with minimal good located overlays on front, I would have bought several copies of one such set. Smile

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cyberrich · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:21 am Post subject:

Thanks for the links Denis. Smile

I've never heard about the Argentine cards before. I'll have to look out for them on ebay. Hoping I can afford them! Rich.

cyberrich · Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:51 am Post subject:

I've just had an email from unstoppable. The new set of cards won't be released now til April 2017.

denis rigg · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:17 am Post subject:

Excellent information, thanks, Rich. Smile

I regularly keep track of news on the company's website, but on moment there is still silence about the planned release. If this is really going to be in April or May, seems we not wait long before some public announcement, I think.
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denis rigg · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:47 pm Post subject:

Good news, recently Unstoppable cards released two promo cards for coming new Avengers set. Each promo card with a circulation of 100 copies.

Promo card PR1

Promo card PR2

Also, soon (according Unstoppable cards website):

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cyberrich · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:59 pm Post subject:

I did email Unstoppable a few weeks ago. Nothing definite yet, but they think June for the cards. I'll post more when I know. The books could be expensive. They have a similar book on Bowie's film The man who fell to Earth, which is signed by the author, and is anyone's for £250 Exclamation

denis rigg · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:44 am Post subject:

manwithhalo · White Dwarf Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Posts: 9 Location: Austria

Just checked the Website...
The Trading Cards of "The Avengers" are now announced for a WINTER 2017 release...

The BOOKS about "The Avengers" look interesting... any ideas about their contents?

denis rigg · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:05 pm Post subject:

denis rigg · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:41 am Post subject:

Recently on Unstoppable Cards website appeared the section Community Poll (Which Unstoppable Release Are you Most looking Forward Too?)

http://www.unstoppablecards.com/shop/index.php/

This contains 9 planned cards sets.

It's good to see that "The Complete TV Avengers" card set are in second place. Smile

(127 votes)

On the first place is "Space 1999 Series 2" card set. (155 votes)

General current result is following:

155 (14.65%) Space 1999 Series 2
127 (11.99%) The Complete TV Avengers
123 (11.61%) Terminator 2
120 (11.33%) UFO Series 2
114 (10.76%) Thunderbirds Series 2
109 (10.29%) Best of British Horror & Hammer Horror
105 (9.92%) Stingray
104 (9.82%) The Man Who Fell To Earth Fan Edition
102 (9.63%) Joe 90
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denis rigg

It's good to see that company Unstoppable cards again included a card dedicated to The Avengers in their regular annual Yearset. Razz

While in Yearset 2016 was included promo card for coming Avengers set...

in recent Yearset, released in August 2017, was already Autograph Avengers Card. In this case, actor David Graham for the first time took part in the autograph session. Smile

The back of the card indicates 2014 year, it's says the company probably planned this for card set The Women of The Avengers, released in August 2014. It is known that the autograph card with Angela Douglas was not included in that set.

Well, company heats up interest. Maybe in new card set we'll see for the first time autographs from some people included in the series.
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denis rigg

Company Unstoppable cards included in Xmas Yearset 2018 absolutely new Diana Rigg promo card dedicated to coming release "The Avengers - The Complete Collection" (2019). Razz

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cyberrich · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:06 am Post subject:

I'm still looking forward to these cards. This set of cards has been coming SOON for 2 or 3 years now! Laughing

At least there's a company out there willing to produce new Avengers merchandise. Hopefully we'll get a release date soon. Rich.

denis rigg · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:47 am Post subject:

Exactly, Rich. Laughing

Another interesting thing is that this planned set is called "The Avengers - The Complete Collection". I would like to believe in it. Laughing

At least it looks like the authors have a good sense of humor. Wink

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Big Bear · Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:44 am Post subject:

I have just started to collect the promo cards for the upcoming The Complete Avengers trading card set. I have three so far but wondered if anyone has images of all that are available so far? thank you Wink

denis rigg · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:25 am Post subject:

Big Bear · Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks Denis, much appreciated. I have also found there was another promo card released around Christmas time.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-AVENGERS-THE-COMPLETE-COLLECTION-PROMO-CARD-PR1/254147700993?hash=item3b2c622901:g:-AwAAOSwaPpcHWv1