Topps 2006 Superman Returns

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[Roz]

Hey guys, I can scarcely believe that there's no topic for this.

The trailer's here:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/supermanreturns/hd/

True, Batman is cooler than Superman and would easily win in a fight (*ducks behind the table and waits for a debate*), but I was totally taken by surprise as to how cool the Batman Begins movie was and don't want to miss out again luckily it was still possible to get cases of BB and I did complete my set (eventually but it took time.

Cases seem to be 24 packs per box, 8 box case as is pretty usual for Topps these days, but the odds look good (although you KNOW there will be some impossible pulls here).

This is what we know so far, no individual odds, they will probably print them on the packet though:

Memorabilia Inserts (2 per Box!!!):

Brandon Routh "Superman" - Superman Suit
Brandon Routh "Superman" - Superman Cape
Brandon Routh "Superman" - Superman Briefs
Brandon Routh "Clark Kent" - Suit
Brandon Routh "Clark Kent" - Coat
Kate Bosworth "Lois Lane" - Skirt
Kate Bosworth "Lois Lane" - Trousers
Kevin Spacey "Lex Luthor" - Coat
Kevin Spacey "Lex Luthor" - Suit
Frank Langella "Perry White" - Coat
Frank Langella "Perry White" - Suit
Parker Posey "Kitty Kowalski" - Flower Dress
Parker Posey "Kitty Kowalski" - Zebra Dress.

Autograph Cards (1 in every 58 Packs)


Brandon Routh as "Superman"
Kevin Spacey as "Lex Luthor"
Kate Bosworth as "Lois Lane"
Sam Huntington as "Jimmy Olsen"
James Marsden as "Richard White"
Parker Posey as "Kitty Kowalski"

Is anyone else getting any? I'm sorely tempted 

[Harbottle]

Hi Roz, I'm tempted. Some good autos there. But will probably give it a miss. Already invested in HP over the next two months and don't really fancy a pair of Brandon Routh's briefs!!

[cardz_house]

Memorabilia inserts are just too many and I am sure you can get many of them at less than US$10 or even US$5 each on ebay. Just look at what prices the LOTR evolution frodo, pippin and merry's memorabilias are fetching now.

As for the autos, I guess if you want the top autos, you will have to buy cases as I am sure they will be very limited, maybe somewhere along the line of the King Kong set. The rest should be affordable around US$10-20 depending on the characters.

So in other words, no, I won't be getting a case, would definitely be cheaper picking them off one by one on ebay. Besides, have already invested my money on 2 cases of GOFU which I think is a far more worthwhile purchase.

[Martyn]

Im getting a case of Superman Returns 

3 Auto's and 16 Costumes per case. Can't wait!

[sketchqueen]

There are two things I'm worried about here

I'm worried that with 16 costumes in a case, and 13 costumes to be had, that they're either going to be $10 cards, OR we'll see a lot of some of them and very few of others (ie, not close to a complete set within a case)

I'm worried about the rarity of something like a Kevin Spacey auto - I mean, I remember Daredevil *lol*

On the other hand, I did really well with Batman - completed that set in no time and not too expensively, I might add. My case broke better than most, so I fear I'm due a little cosmic retribution and I'd get the case with 2 autos (and the same auto twice at that!)

[Bryanjs14]

Yeah, I gotta agree about the autographs.
Kevin Spacey I think is going to be a TOUGH pull. I cannot imagine him signing to many. Although maybe he is one of those actors that really does enjoy his fans and will not mind signing. I think Spacey and Routh are both going to be tough pulls, i cannot imagine Topps wanting a Superman autograph to be an easy pull.

I really really like the line up of costumes, but the question is, Material used in the making, or the real thing? If it is the real thing beware, I will be in a bidding war with some of you lol.

[Martyn]

Superman Briefs will be limited, as Brief arn't that big!

[cardz_house]

I just hope they wash it first before cutting it up! 

[Martyn]

There out there so go and get them,     

[Bryanjs14]

Oh they are hitting ebay!

I think SOME of the costume cards might be screen used and not material used in the making of...1 or 2 at least...from the auctions I have seen

Although they are using the sticker autographs, I do like to look of the autograph cards!

[Martyn]

Yep, there using sickers and i think they look pritty kool, they add that extra something to the cards 

[Martyn]

[Martyn]

Autographs - overall odds 1:58

Level A - Kevin Spacey - 1:2450 packs (1 in 12 cases)
Level B - Brandon Routh - 1:1110 packs (1 in 6 cases)
Level C - Sam Huntington, James Marsden, Parker Posey - 1:92 packs
Level D - Kate Bosworth - 1:208 packs

Memorabilia Cards - overall odds 1:12

Level A - Superman's Briefs - 1:445 packs
Level B - Superman's Suit - 1:218 packs
Level C - Clark's Suit and Trenchcoat, Lex's Coat and Suit, Lois's Pants and Skirt, Perry White's Coat - 1:32 packs
Level D - Kitty Lowalski's Dress and Zebra Dress, Perry White Suit - 1:31 packs
Level E - Superman's Cape 1:72 packs

[Bryanjs14]

I knew the Spacey and Routh would be tough pulls...

12 cases is actually better than I thought it would be lol. Seriously though. I MUST get my hands on this set. I love it!

[beckham1]

I would take a pass on "Superman's Briefs" personally. 

[Bryanjs14]

Hey, hey now.
He wears them OVER the suit. So they are technically as clean as anything

[beckham1]

I don't care if he wore them on his head...still a pass for me.

[deza992450]

Where does one find a complete Checklist for this Set ?.  Is it me, or does the TOPPS website suck ?

[Martyn]

Where does one find a complete Checklist for this Set ?.  Is it me, or does the TOPPS website suck ?

Probably on one of the basic cards, Topps website doesn't suck it's just really bad!

[darthmactor]

Where does one find a complete Checklist for this Set ?.  Is it me, or does the TOPPS website suck ?

Probably on one of the basic cards, Topps website doesn't suck it's just really bad!

Now, now, they are far better then Artbox in that department.