搶先看:2019-20 Panini Obsidian Basketball

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2019-20 Panini Obsidian Basketball is heading for hobby. After making it’s hoops debut in 2018-19 as an online-exclusive, Obsidian’s standalone sophomore effort gets a more traditional distribution plan. The hallmarks of the brand remain the same, though. It’s got a chrome-like foundation, albeit one that emphasizes a black backdrop versus the usual silver.


Hobby boxes come with one pack of seven cards. Contents include a pair of autographs and two total inserts and parallels.  



2019-20 Panini Obsidian Basketball Overview


For those not familiar with Obsidian, the overarching design feature are the dark backgrounds done on chromium stock. In sets like Prizm and Select, backgrounds get the rainbow treatment. When the lights go out, parallels require a different approach. Enter the etching. These lines not only add pop but some colorful opportunities for parallels. This theme runs throughout the checklist, from the base set to the signatures and inserts.








Rookie Jersey Autographs headline the hits. Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and other key members of the season’s freshman crop appear. Electric Etch parallels come in a variety of colors and print numbers. Colors include Purple, Orange, Green, Yellow, Red and White Mojo (1/1).







Lightning Strike Signatures, Onyx Autographs and Volcanic Signatures provide ink from veteran and retired players.










As for other inserts, designs get die-cuts. After 2018-19 Obsidian Basketball had just one chase set that wasn’t autographs, this set has three new ones. Tunnel Vision and Pitch Black are both in 2019 Obsidian Football.







There’s also Atomic.






2019-20 Panini Obsidian Basketball cards at a glance:


Cards per pack: 7
Packs per box: 1
Boxes per case: 12
Set size: TBA
Release date: May 20, 2020

What to expect in a hobby box:

• Autographs – 2
• Inserts or Parallels – 2 Total

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Panini America officials recently sent out preliminary Product Information Solicitations for several exciting new products coming soon enough to a hobby shop or online retailer near you and, over the course of the next few days, we’re sharing that same information with you here on The Knight’s Lance, this time featuring the Optichrome-enhanced 2019-20 Obsidian Basketball.


In the extensive product preview that follows, we’ll showcase a must-see bevy of preliminary images as well as the product’s PIS documents for both hobby and 1st Off The Line versions. Enjoy the sneak peek and stay tuned for additional details.


Release Date: May 20, 2020

Product Configuration: Seven cards per box, 12 boxes per case.

BOX BREAK: Two autographs and two inserts or parallels per hobby box, on average.

• Look for Rookie Jersey Autographs in Electric Etch Purple, Orange, Green, Yellow, Red and one-of-a-kind White Mojo versions.

• All new to Obsidian this year: Atomic, Pitch Black and Tunnel Vision inserts featuring the league’s best players and stunning die-cuts; look for a variety of parallels numbered to as low as one.

• Find new autograph sets this year in Onyx Autographs, Lightning Strike Signatures and Volcanic Signatures.

Enjoy the preview gallery that follows and stay tuned for additional information.