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SerialKilnWalkr
01-24-2014, 09:25 AM
The Vampire Diaries Trading Cards Season 3

http://i.imgur.com/VtK3fN7.png

The CW's number-one series continues for another season of epic romance, suspense and a bloody good thrill ride. Based on the best-selling book series, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is the story of two vampire brothers, obsessed with the same gorgeous girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town.

Last season, the appearance of the vengeful Katherine Pierce threw a wrench into the love triangle between Stefan, Elena and Damon, and the other residents of Mystic Falls were forced to choose sides as they fell victim to a new breed of danger. Stefan and Damon were later met with their greatest challenge yet -- the arrivals of Elijah and Klaus, two of the Original vampires. As Klaus went head to head with Damon and took a special interest in Stefan, he also seemingly focused on breaking the "Sun and Moon" curse by sacrificing Elena; never swaying from his mission, no matter the action the brothers took, he proved to be the most powerful vampire in existence.

Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and the Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond, even as they work together to bring Stefan back from the edge. Plus, the ghosts from Jeremy's past have a powerful message they're trying to deliver to him, not to mention the impact they're having on his relationship with Bonnie. And, as Caroline and Tyler grow closer, a war erupts between their families.

Key Features:


This critically acclaimed show captures millions of viewers each week!
Inspired the sexy new series, THE ORIGINALS set to air later this year.
Look for randomly inserted Autograph and Wardrobe cards!


Product Details:

Release Date: March 28, 2014
Packs: 5 Cards per pack
MSRP: $3.50 per pack
Base Set: Features episodic images from season three
Chase Sets: The Original Vampires flashback cards (2:24 packs) and a foil set dedicated to Elena, Damon, Stefan and Klaus (2:24 packs)
Inserts: Autograph cards (1:24 packs), Wardrobe or Dual Wardrobe cards (1:24 packs)

Autograph Signers (Signers in Bold have returned cards, Signers with an * are under contract): Nina Dobrev (2/12), Paul Wesley (2/12), Ian Somerhalder (2/12), Steven R. McQueen (2/12), Kat Graham (2/12), Zach Roerig (2/12), Candice Accola (2/12), Michael Trevino (2/12), Torrey DeVito, Cassidy Freeman, Nathaniel Buzolic, Claire Holt, Susan Walters, Robert Ri'chard (1/16), Casper Zafer (1/16), Alice Evans (1/23), Joseph Morgan (2/26), Persia White (2/26), Sebastian Roche (2/27)

**Daniel Gilles & Matt Davis will not be participating in the set.**

Binder:

http://i.imgur.com/n5dW8SD.jpg

Chase Set Gallery:

Chase 1:

http://i.imgur.com/qOpiBLd.jpg

Chase 2:

http://i.imgur.com/z44vsKp.jpg

Autograph List:

AM1 Nina Dobrev
AM2 Paul Wesley
AM3 Ian Somerhalder
A4 Joseph Morgan
A5 Steven R. McQueen
A6 Kat Graham
A7 Candice Accola
A8 Zach Roerig
A9 Michael Trevino
A10 Daniel Gilles or Matt Davis (Not Packed Out)
A11 Claire Holt
A12 Cassidy Freeman
A13 Daniel Gilles or Matt Davis (Not Packed Out)
A14 Persia White
A15 Susan Walters
A16 Sebastian Roche
A17 Alice Evans
A18 Torrey Devitto
A19 Nathaniel Buzolic
A20 Casper Zafer
A21 Robert Richard

Autograph Gallery:

AM1 Nina Dobrev

http://i.imgur.com/x2J2AYF.jpg

AM2 Paul Wesley

http://i.imgur.com/hu7altB.jpg

AM3 Ian Somerhalder

http://i.imgur.com/kCkVWoy.jpg

A4 Joseph Morgan

Variant:

http://i.imgur.com/uCy5WYj.jpg

Non-Variant:

http://i.imgur.com/80ag8iD.jpg

A5 Steven R. McQueen

http://i.imgur.com/jVEyKgY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PcnKvfg.jpg

A6 Kat Graham

http://i.imgur.com/szPbdJe.jpg

A7 Candice Accola

http://i.imgur.com/UKfjjyY.jpg

A8 Zach Roerig

http://i.imgur.com/z6gkTr2.jpg

A9 Michael Trevino

http://i.imgur.com/3eebk3V.jpg

A10 Daniel Gilles or Matt Davis (Not Packed Out)

A11 Claire Holt

http://i.imgur.com/WxBwEMY.jpg

A12 Cassidy Freeman

http://i.imgur.com/kJrMhl5.jpg

A13 Daniel Gilles or Matt Davis (Not Packed Out)

A14 Persia White

http://i.imgur.com/n241Vnv.jpg

A15 Susan Walters

http://i.imgur.com/mHIT22X.jpg

A16 Sebastian Roche

http://i.imgur.com/fjAWgzc.jpg

A17 Alice Evans

http://i.imgur.com/GJdl47Z.jpg

A18 Torrey Devitto

http://i.imgur.com/iml7oOL.jpg

A19 Nathaniel Buzolic

http://i.imgur.com/6KWAzLC.jpg

A20 Casper Zafer

http://i.imgur.com/7QwebVK.jpg

A21 Robert Richard

http://i.imgur.com/w72PhPs.jpg

Memorabilia Gallery:

http://i.imgur.com/mvt6RKA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/U3fiGZ2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/11QC1F2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Z2zp2w4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SZaCaL4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lz7dGqs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YpRXyJd.jpg

Redmption:

The redemption for this set features six (6!) pieces of wardrobe for Elena, Stefan, Damon, Rebekah, Elijah and Klaus. A dual-sided 4” by 6” card.

Front:

http://i.imgur.com/V5H6UiO.jpg

Back:

http://i.imgur.com/EcWVWEm.jpg

Checklist:

http://i.imgur.com/SybMvn9.png

http://i.imgur.com/fuJ7PqF.png

http://i.imgur.com/PVkXOZ3.png

http://i.imgur.com/Yau6gDP.png

http://i.imgur.com/dFn7VLA.png

http://i.imgur.com/cqSjyZj.png

The Vampire Diaries Trading Cards Season 3 | Cryptozoic Entertainment (http://cryptozoic.com/trading-cards/vampire-diaries-trading-cards-season-3)
nabzy28
01-24-2014, 09:47 AM
I was looking through the returned autos the other day on their site. I really like the autograph card design in general.
pinhead767
01-24-2014, 10:13 AM
Glad to see the Claire Holt auto.
Tim
01-24-2014, 01:23 PM
I ordered 12 cases of this - tons of repeat VD buyers for me.
hannahs1
01-25-2014, 02:18 AM
Susan Walters probably signed 5000 for this set. She is all I ever pull
nabzy28
02-13-2014, 08:52 AM
Looks like yesterday was a big day at the mailbox for Cryptozoic. These all show a 2/12 posting date on the site. 8 total added yesterday...

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k98/nabzy28/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_am2_-_paul_wesley_a_zps8e7e8fce.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/nabzy28/media/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_am2_-_paul_wesley_a_zps8e7e8fce.jpg.html)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k98/nabzy28/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_am3_-_ian_somerhalder_b_zpsff93a48e.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/nabzy28/media/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_am3_-_ian_somerhalder_b_zpsff93a48e.jpg.html)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k98/nabzy28/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_a7_-_candice_accola_a_zps0f640e06.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/nabzy28/media/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_a7_-_candice_accola_a_zps0f640e06.jpg.html)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k98/nabzy28/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_am1_-_nina_dobrev_a_zpsbb71a28a.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/nabzy28/media/Non%20Sport%20Misc/vampire_diaries_s3_auto_am1_-_nina_dobrev_a_zpsbb71a28a.jpg.html)

Seems odd that you'd add an "a" after each image file. Would seem to be a classification, possibly indicating variations?
pinhead767
02-13-2014, 08:59 AM
I'm hoping for a Candice and a Claire...and another Nina of course.
SerialKilnWalkr
02-13-2014, 09:49 AM
Thanks for the update. Cryptozoic always add an 'a' to all their uploads. The auto/mem cards have a 'b'.

I guess the Autograph/Wardrobes will be the first three autographs of this set although the numbering of them show AM1; AM2; AM3. Seems a bit off to have the number sequence be as follows AM1; AM2; AM3; A4; A5... etc.

I see there is five openings in the autograph list (A4, A10, A13, A14, A16) but four signers with cards outstanding (Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gilles, Sebastian Roche, and Persia White) whom is missing?

Added the new additions to the Autograph List above and images to the Gallery
Cujobyte
03-04-2014, 10:21 PM
The Vampire Diaries Trading Cards Hits Streets 3/28/2014! | Cryptozoic Entertainment (http://www.cryptozoic.com/blogs/vampire-diaries-trading-cards-hits-streets-3282014)

Redemption looks great for this!
nabzy28
03-05-2014, 07:49 AM
See what happens when they wait a full year between sets and don't just pump out a set for the sake of capturing cash flow like BBT5? This set looks great again.
Danni1185
03-05-2014, 09:26 AM
Can't wait!!! I'm a big fan and I've been looking forward to this set. The cards look awesome.

If anyone hits a redemption, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
Tim
03-05-2014, 09:51 AM
I am breaking 12 CASES of this!
SerialKilnWalkr
03-05-2014, 12:39 PM
Updated new images.

Looks like Joseph Morgan signed only some with facial expressions/attributes. Steven R. McQueen has different facial expressions/attributes drawn on as well.

Still only see 20 signers but card numbering to 21...
Cujobyte
03-05-2014, 01:49 PM
Updated new images.

Looks like Joseph Morgan signed only some with facial expressions/attributes. Steven R. McQueen has different facial expressions/attributes drawn on as well.

Still only see 20 signers but card numbering to 21...

The ONLY one they didn't get was Matthew Davis it looks like, and he's not even that big of an autograph.

Agreed, this will be a great release. Kudos to Cryptozoic for doing a great job on this particular set!!
SerialKilnWalkr
03-05-2014, 02:10 PM
The ONLY one they didn't get was Matthew Davis it looks like, and he's not even that big of an autograph.

Agreed, this will be a great release. Kudos to Cryptozoic for doing a great job on this particular set!!

Only outstanding signer that has not returned their cards is Daniel Gillies according to Cryptozoic's list, yet A10 and A13 are unfilled. He cannot account for both spots.
Cujobyte
03-05-2014, 02:14 PM
See what happens when they wait a full year between sets and don't just pump out a set for the sake of capturing cash flow like BBT5? This set looks great again.

+1!! Totally agree.
Danni1185
03-06-2014, 09:51 AM
The ONLY one they didn't get was Matthew Davis it looks like, and he's not even that big of an autograph.


True, but Alaric (Matt Davis) played a big part in Season 3 and I would have loved to have his autograph for this set. He did sign for the previous sets though, so it's ok. Season 3 was his last season alive as a human. It's possible that he could appear in future sets as he returned a couple times in ghost form and as Silas. People who are big fans of the show typically really love him.
nonsportguy
03-07-2014, 03:41 AM
I am breaking 12 CASES of this!

Wow, if only I could help you break some lol. I have never even bought more than a case of anything before... I can't imagine breaking so many, must be fun!! =)
Cujobyte
03-07-2014, 04:26 AM
True, but Alaric (Matt Davis) played a big part in Season 3 and I would have loved to have his autograph for this set. He did sign for the previous sets though, so it's ok. Season 3 was his last season alive as a human. It's possible that he could appear in future sets as he returned a couple times in ghost form and as Silas. People who are big fans of the show typically really love him.

Danni, I should have stated more clearly that I only meant monetarily not a huge loss, as his auto's are typically $20-35. After BBT 5, I was more worried about Nina's auto not being in this set.
Danni1185
03-07-2014, 11:34 AM
Danni, I should have stated more clearly that I only meant monetarily not a huge loss, as his auto's are typically $20-35. After BBT 5, I was more worried about Nina's auto not being in this set.


No worries! I understood what you meant. :)
SerialKilnWalkr
03-13-2014, 08:27 PM
Update: Daniel Gillies will not be participating in the set. (Misspelled everywhere by Cryptozoic)

So, 19 signers (20 even with Gillies) with an autograph set numbered to 21.

Autograph set holes A10 & A13.

If Gillies would have returned his cards there would still be an autograph missing...

EDIT: I have found the missing signer that Cryptozoic failed to put on their trading card page for this set...Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman* whom is listed here (http://cryptozoic.com/blogs/autograph-policy-revisions). Looks as if he will fail to make the set as well, leaving A10 & 13 unfilled.
nabzy28
03-26-2014, 01:20 PM
I know some of you have your cases already... ;) Who else is breaking today tomorrow???
Tim
03-26-2014, 01:58 PM
breaking four cases tomorrow and eight more cases this weekend.
Danni1185
03-26-2014, 02:43 PM
I'll be breaking 1 case for my personal collection. I may hit some of you guys up to fill in any holes in my set. I'll post my results with photos on Friday (release date).
SerialKilnWalkr
03-27-2014, 05:36 PM
Pre-orders are up on Cryptozoic's E-Store:

The Vampire Diaries Season 3 Trading Cards (http://store.cryptozoic.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VAMPIREDIARIES3_TC&CartID=1)

Quantity Available: 36
jjsmallvillelvr
03-28-2014, 06:05 PM
I love the redemption card! Would love to see photos of it and the card they put in the pack if anyone gets one!
jjsmallvillelvr
03-28-2014, 06:07 PM
What happens to the actors who don't fulfill their contract and send in the cards signed? Do they owe the company money?
jjsmallvillelvr
03-28-2014, 06:10 PM
Sorry one more question...does anyone know, will cryptozoic be releasing a checklist or did they stop doing that?
Miranda
03-28-2014, 07:39 PM
We will release a checklist. I am so sorry this didn't go up sooner, it is one of the unfortunate things that slipped through the cracks. I have the request in for it, and I hope to be able to post it next week.
Thank you for your patience and let me know if there are any questions regarding the set I can answer in the meantime.
jjsmallvillelvr
03-28-2014, 08:15 PM
We will release a checklist. I am so sorry this didn't go up sooner, it is one of the unfortunate things that slipped through the cracks. I have the request in for it, and I hope to be able to post it next week.
Thank you for your patience and let me know if there are any questions regarding the set I can answer in the meantime.

Oh cool! Thanks! Do you work for cryptozoic then, I assume? Lol :)
SerialKilnWalkr
03-28-2014, 08:46 PM
What happens to the actors who don't fulfill their contract and send in the cards signed? Do they owe the company money?

There was an instance in The Walking Dead Season 1 release where Laurie Holden whom signed cards A3 & A4 did not return her cards in time for the pack out/release. Cryptozoic later added them into the Season 2 release to fill in the gaps. I would assume they are going to be doing this for A10 & A13 in this release.


Oh cool! Thanks! Do you work for cryptozoic then, I assume? Lol :)

Miranda Charsky is Cryptozoic Entertainment's brand manager for trading cards and collectibles. She strives to create quality collectibles for core hobby collectors and entertainment fans. Miranda's first job out of high school was working in a local hobby store, and she has been working in gaming and entertainment ever since.
jjsmallvillelvr
03-28-2014, 10:58 PM
There was an instance in The Walking Dead Season 1 release where Laurie Holden whom signed cards A3 & A4 did not return her cards in time for the pack out/release. Cryptozoic later added them into the Season 2 release to fill in the gaps. I would assume they are going to be doing this for A10 & A13 in this release.




Miranda Charsky is Cryptozoic Entertainment's brand manager for trading cards and collectibles. She strives to create quality collectibles for core hobby collectors and entertainment fans. Miranda's first job out of high school was working in a local hobby store, and she has been working in gaming and entertainment ever since.

Thank you! I appreciate all of the detailed answers! :) that makes sense about the cards. I was just wonder because on the website it always says names with *'s are under contract. Lol.
Danni1185
03-31-2014, 01:27 PM
Here's my first case break: http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/non-sport-box-breaks/690206-1-case-vampire-diaries-s3-w-photos.html

I have one more case coming in tomorrow that I picked up from a friend. Hoping I can fill in the missing cards to get closer to a master set for my personal collection.
jjsmallvillelvr
04-04-2014, 09:39 PM
They added the checklist to the website finally! :)
SerialKilnWalkr
04-05-2014, 02:08 PM
I will upload images of the checklist shortly.
ifiglamu83
04-29-2014, 02:56 PM
How long does it normally take to get a redemption redeemed from Cryptozoic? I got one off of ebay and sent it in at least 3 weeks ago already. Should I be worried? :confused: Thanks!
neon_tiger
04-29-2014, 03:13 PM
How long does it normally take to get a redemption redeemed from Cryptozoic? I got one off of ebay and sent it in at least 3 weeks ago already. Should I be worried? :confused: Thanks!

you sent it in with tracking correct?


Im from Canada and have had two redemptions sent to me from the Fringe and Castle sets. It does take 2-4 weeks from once they receive it to send you an email saying it has been shipped via FedEx. They DO NOT email you when they receive it only once they ship it to you.

Check your tracking info and see what day it was successfully delivered and then add 2-4 weeks. They do take there time, believe me I was very frustrated as well. As long as you see it was successfully delivered, I wouldn't worry. :)!