What is a true rainbow?

[boetie84067]

I have all of the 2011 topps chrome jake locker refractors except the super. I know that is required for a complete rainbow. But how about the printing plates? Do they help complete the rainbow? I picked up the cyan printing plate

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad332/boetie84067/Jake%20Locker%202011%20Chrome%20Rainbow/25_zps6ab420d8.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/boetie84067/media/Jake%20Locker%202011%20Chrome%20Rainbow/25_zps6ab420d8.jpg.html)

[MeetJSquared]

I think that's preference, but I've never thought of the printing plates being part of a rainbow. some people don't even consider them true 1/1's

[boetie84067]

I think that's preference, but I've never thought of the printing plates being part of a rainbow. some people don't even consider them true 1/1's

Good point. They are not refractors but they are true 1/1's as they are stamped by the company. What are the uses of the 3 types? Mine is the cyan, I think there are yellow and magneta too.

[frankhoover]

There's a black plate also. 4 plates, 4 1/1's.

[Ty Hope]

I've always considered the plates like an added bonus to a rainbow since they are not really cards. If I can land one or two, cool. If not, not big deal. I never go after a rainbow unless I have the 1/1 first though.

[Jopeal]

A rainbow to me is the base, refractor, all of the color refractors (red, blue, etc) & of course the Super.

[joem1cha3l]

rainbows have color....printing plates do not.

[MeetJSquared]

I've always considered the plates like an added bonus to a rainbow since they are not really cards. If I can land one or two, cool. If not, not big deal. I never go after a rainbow unless I have the 1/1 first though.

that's an interesting way to go about it, since people usually do it the other way around. makes sense, if you really want the full rainbow.

[boetie84067]

I've always considered the plates like an added bonus to a rainbow since they are not really cards. If I can land one or two, cool. If not, not big deal. I never go after a rainbow unless I have the 1/1 first though.

I like your reasoning, I guess I just assumed I would find the super sooner or later. Still waiting :)!

[Ty Hope]

The ONE time I tried to complete a rainbow without the 1/1 hasn't ended well. A year later and still haven't even seen it.
I have completed several other rainbows though in various sports. Always after having the 1/1 in hand (pulled or purchased). Too much of a headache waiting for ONE specific card.
(Greg Valentine - missing the black 1/1)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f290/cantstopthehope2/rainbows/gv.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/cantstopthehope2/media/rainbows/gv.jpg.html)

[boetie84067]

The ONE time I tried to complete a rainbow without the 1/1 hasn't ended well. A year later and still haven't even seen it.
I have completed several other rainbows though in various sports. Always after having the 1/1 in hand (pulled or purchased). Too much of a headache waiting for ONE specific card.
(Greg Valentine - missing the black 1/1)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f290/cantstopthehope2/rainbows/gv.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/cantstopthehope2/media/rainbows/gv.jpg.html)

Greg (the Hammer) Valentine. That is some old school wrestling. Good work!

[Coventry6546]

Plates are considered part of master rainbow, very difficult to complete.

[MeteoriteGuy]

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad332/boetie84067/Jake%20Locker%202011%20Chrome%20Rainbow/25_zps6ab420d8.jpg (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/boetie84067/media/Jake%20Locker%202011%20Chrome%20Rainbow/25_zps6ab420d8.jpg.html)


I wish I could find the long lost brother...
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s17/ksmeteoriteguy/Tony%20Gonzalez%20Cards/2011%20Topps%20Chrome/2011ToppsChrome87Gonzo001e-1_zps154f2054.jpg

[Ty Hope]

Yup, rainbows with all 4 plates are a nightmare. I tried for over a year with this Ali rainbow. Have everything except for 2 plates. Still check daily. I doubt this pic will ever be complete.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f290/cantstopthehope2/Boxing%20-%20Muhammad%20Ali/AliRainbow1.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/cantstopthehope2/media/Boxing%20-%20Muhammad%20Ali/AliRainbow1.jpg.html)

[Tebowliever15]

Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black

[boetie84067]

Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black

I saw a nick Foles "pink" printing plate from chromen on ebay. I wonder if that is a typo?:confused:

[Superman24742]

pink is magenta

[ajw9356]

Good point. They are not refractors but they are true 1/1's as they are stamped by the company. What are the uses of the 3 types? Mine is the cyan, I think there are yellow and magneta too.

Print plates are used to place color pigments on each card, each individual card is hit with all 4 plates which are the colors stated above and provide all the coloring for the card. Pink is a misnomer for magenta, if you really want to get basic, the plate colors are blue red yellow (the three primary color required to mix any other color) and black.

[timelovesahero]

I think that's preference, but I've never thought of the printing plates being part of a rainbow. some people don't even consider them true 1/1's

I'm with here^^.
1/4 for printing plates
actual 1/1 super. it's a b***h, ain't it.

[Ty Hope]

The main reason I see plates as an added bonus and not part of a rainbow is basically because they aren't cards. They are what are used to make the cards. Cool to have, but apples and oranges.

[03supto]

rainbows have color....printing plates do not.

Not true... Black, cyan, yellow, magenta