I can make a Top 10 list of my favorite base card designs of the 90's, and I guarantee that 1996,1997, and 1998 Fleer Metal Universe all make the list.
That says a lot.
When @dan_haas found out my passion for this product, he said he had some to send me and did so.
When the mail day arrived I couldn't wait to open it up. How cool of a way to ship this to me? Original box (which I am keeping)
And the cards inside of the packs still. I am keeping an empty wrapper as well.
Here is a look at some of my favorite images from this group that Dan passed along to me.
Vlad always played like he was out of this world.
I wouldn't mind being left alone in the woods with Pedro if a bear attacks. He would just throw a fast ball and we would be good.
Tim Salmon under the ocean sea. Makes sense to me though I think adding an actual salmon to the background would have been even better.
If I can imagine the perfect card for a Seattle player, this is the one.
And I am showing Tino, just because. Tino was one of my favorite Yankees.
I need to update my set needs for metal now that these have arrived. So far, I am chasing sets for all years of baseball and football. Haven't decided if I can do the basketball ones with MJ and Kobe prices and hockey since that's my least favorite sport.
Thanks again to Dan for the mail day!! Really appreciate the set help.
Thoughts on your favorite card above or if you like Metal Universe in general in comments today.
I think that may be my favorite version of the Metal Universe design. That was kind of a fun way to get to re-experience opening a box too!
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