Inside Innovation: Panini America Sneaks a Peek at 2012-13 Innovation Basketball

blowoutcards · 08-28-2013, 05:34 AM

Inside Innovation: Panini America Sneaks a Peek at 2012-13 Innovation Basketball

Aug 27th 2013, 21:10, by Tracy Hackler

Frankly speaking, it takes a certain amount of conviction — and a great deal of confidence — to name a product “Innovation.” So when the Panini America NBA Product Development team announced plans earlier this year to produce 2012-13 Innovation Basketball, it raised a few eyebrows. After all, there’s a certain expectation — and no small amount of added pressure — that tends to piggyback such a name.
Simply put, a product named “Innovation” better darn well deliver some. The good news: Judging by the early glimpse into 2012-13 Innovation Basketball that we got earlier today, the innovation is there — and it’s innovation that you can see, feel and, ultimately, appreciate.

In this collecting era of acetate renaissance, Innovation raises the bar with the unique Stained Glass insert that presents the NBA’s biggest stars and rookies in a whole new light. You can see exactly what we mean in the gallery that follows. In addition to sharing images of the cards in normal light, we also placed a few of them on the light table back in prepress to illustrate the full effect.
2012-13 Innovation Basketball also includes the aptly named Innovative Ink autograph insert that delivers a mesmerizing design against gold and silver paint-pen signatures. We preview a few of those in the gallery below, too.
Enjoy this sneak peek and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance in the coming days for the complete Quality Control Gallery that profiles even more innovation to come when the product releases next Wednesday.

Inside Innovation: Panini America Sneaks a Peek at 2012-13 Innovation Basketball | The Official Panini America Blog

SPauthentic84 · 08-28-2013, 05:41 AM

The name Innovation is an oxymoron in this case

Czeslaw1513 · 08-28-2013, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPauthentic84

The name Innovation is an oxymoron in this case

Hahaha, you're definitely right

A Mix of UD Black and Topps Gallery

Earvin32 · 08-28-2013, 06:25 AM

None ofthe pictured autos go outside the box on the card. The players must have had a guide to keep their autos within a certain range. The gold pen looks kinda wide. Do they make a fine tip gold or silver marker? What was the reason for taking a pic of a pile of stained glass cards?

jprk31 · 08-28-2013, 07:57 AM

This product looks like Gold standard combine with UD black. The good thing is the price is below $100. Anybody knows what the box breakdown?

xavieronly1 · 08-28-2013, 09:30 AM

thor_rider08 · 08-28-2013, 09:41 AM

Yup... They should have made the stained glass cards taste like candy so you could lick and collect them all.
That would be an INNOVATION. LOOKS LIKE DOG #@#@#@#@.

Czeslaw1513 · 08-28-2013, 09:45 AM

Similar scheme

Orangejello727 · 08-28-2013, 09:45 AM

I like it. Looks good! I hope panini keeps up with releasing as many products as possible. That way it can clear out the disgruntled money mongers!

bballcollector · 08-28-2013, 09:45 AM

It looks real ugly to me.

Randomcards · 08-28-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earvin32

What was the reason for taking a pic of a pile of stained glass cards?

So that you can see the cards are semi transparent

This is UD Black for sure.

thepinoymamba · 08-28-2013, 09:52 AM

I love the Gold and Autos on Black Background!
Looks really Nice
But
The glass Card Like The Topps Is really Offensive.
It Reminds me of Sacred Saints And Jesus. CHURCH should not be taken like this.
I love Panini And All everyone knows that but Topps Gallery and Panini Innovation
Is definitely a pass if they continue this glass Card.

thor_rider08 · 08-28-2013, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepinoymamba

I love the Gold and Autos on Black Background!
Looks really Nice
But
The glass Card Like The Topps Is really Offensive.
It Reminds me of Sacred Saints And Jesus. CHURCH should not be taken like this.
I love Panini And All everyone knows that but Topps Gallery and Panini Innovation
Is definitely a pass if they continue this glass Card.

It is a stained glass card.. do not give it too much credit now.

thepinoymamba · 08-28-2013, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor_rider08

It is a stained glass card.. do not give it too much credit now.

The Innovation Sign Is a Cross!

hotbox · 08-28-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepinoymamba

The Innovation Sign Is a Cross!

It's a big "I" with the word "Innovation" written across it.

NJNets24 · 08-28-2013, 11:44 AM

God I can't wait until UD goes under

paul06901 · 08-28-2013, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepinoymamba

I love the Gold and Autos on Black Background!
Looks really Nice
But
The glass Card Like The Topps Is really Offensive.
It Reminds me of Sacred Saints And Jesus. CHURCH should not be taken like this.
I love Panini And All everyone knows that but Topps Gallery and Panini Innovation
Is definitely a pass if they continue this glass Card.

natbornkiller · 08-28-2013, 11:58 AM

coming next year to a lcs near you (give or take a city)

MikeMamba · 08-28-2013, 11:58 AM

Looks like a subliminal cross.

CP3toOKC · 08-28-2013, 12:29 PM

Im gonna assume kyrie's auto is a redemption

kmedia1 · 08-28-2013, 12:40 PM

Terrible product. Looks like crap, especially the stained glass cards. Panini = No "Innovation"

oldgoldy97 · 08-28-2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepinoymamba

I love the Gold and Autos on Black Background!
Looks really Nice
But
The glass Card Like The Topps Is really Offensive.
It Reminds me of Sacred Saints And Jesus. CHURCH should not be taken like this.
I love Panini And All everyone knows that but Topps Gallery and Panini Innovation
Is definitely a pass if they continue this glass Card.

If anyone wasn't sure about you in the past....

Sikkcaden · 08-28-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepinoymamba

I love the Gold and Autos on Black Background!
Looks really Nice
But
The glass Card Like The Topps Is really Offensive.
It Reminds me of Sacred Saints And Jesus. CHURCH should not be taken like this.
I love Panini And All everyone knows that but Topps Gallery and Panini Innovation
Is definitely a pass if they continue this glass Card.

Im also offended. I get so worked up anytime I see a lower case t. ITS BASICALLY A CROSS! WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO TAKE THE SHINE AND GLORY AWAY FROM JESUS?!?!

UGHHHHH! I won't be buying this product, based on the exact same reasons as you. Stained glass is purely a religious thing and isn't used anywhere other than churches. I am for one extremely outraged.

Matter of fact, would you care to boycott Panini with me?

bigcwd2000 · 08-28-2013, 12:55 PM

I think they meant to name this product Re-Innovation.

PackAttack419 · 08-28-2013, 01:49 PM

So lemme get this straight... Many forum members, for irrational and illogical reasons, always seem to bash thepinoymamba whenever he has something positive to say about panini and their products. I am consistently baffled as to why people in the same hobby won't let him enjoy it. From what I can tell, he has never gotten into any arguments or any bad transactions with anyone. Anyway, now that he actually points out one thing that he doesn't like about this Innovation product, you guys mock him... again?

WHY?!?!?!

Does it matter what it is that he likes or doesn't like about the hobby? How does it affect you?!

08-28-2013, 05:34 AM	#1
blowoutcards Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9,049 blowoutcards	Inside Innovation: Panini America Sneaks a Peek at 2012-13 Innovation Basketball Inside Innovation: Panini America Sneaks a Peek at 2012-13 Innovation Basketball Aug 27th 2013, 21:10, by Tracy Hackler Frankly speaking, it takes a certain amount of conviction — and a great deal of confidence — to name a product “Innovation.” So when the Panini America NBA Product Development team announced plans earlier this year to produce 2012-13 Innovation Basketball, it raised a few eyebrows. After all, there’s a certain expectation — and no small amount of added pressure — that tends to piggyback such a name. Simply put, a product named “Innovation” better darn well deliver some. The good news: Judging by the early glimpse into 2012-13 Innovation Basketball that we got earlier today, the innovation is there — and it’s innovation that you can see, feel and, ultimately, appreciate. In this collecting era of acetate renaissance, Innovation raises the bar with the unique Stained Glass insert that presents the NBA’s biggest stars and rookies in a whole new light. You can see exactly what we mean in the gallery that follows. In addition to sharing images of the cards in normal light, we also placed a few of them on the light table back in prepress to illustrate the full effect. 2012-13 Innovation Basketball also includes the aptly named Innovative Ink autograph insert that delivers a mesmerizing design against gold and silver paint-pen signatures. We preview a few of those in the gallery below, too. Enjoy this sneak peek and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance in the coming days for the complete Quality Control Gallery that profiles even more innovation to come when the product releases next Wednesday. Inside Innovation: Panini America Sneaks a Peek at 2012-13 Innovation Basketball \| The Official Panini America Blog __________________ Sign Up For Blowout Emails To Get The Latest Hobby Info And Exclusive Savings!

08-28-2013, 05:41 AM	#2
SPauthentic84 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 11,317	The name Innovation is an oxymoron in this case __________________ Follow me on Instagram: Spauthentic1

08-28-2013, 06:25 AM	#4
Earvin32 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin Posts: 2,185	None ofthe pictured autos go outside the box on the card. The players must have had a guide to keep their autos within a certain range. The gold pen looks kinda wide. Do they make a fine tip gold or silver marker? What was the reason for taking a pic of a pile of stained glass cards? __________________ I collect Earvin "Magic" Johnson cards, the more goatee and short shorts, the better. The 80's PG not the 1996 PF. Check out my sports card albums at https://sportscardalbum.com/u/borisbadinov

08-28-2013, 07:57 AM	#5
jprk31 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,912 jprk31 jprk31	This product looks like Gold standard combine with UD black. The good thing is the price is below $100. Anybody knows what the box breakdown? __________________ Looking for Paul Pierce and Boston Celtics. Photobucket: http://s115.photobucket.com/user/jprk31/library/?sort=3&page=1

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08-28-2013, 09:41 AM	#7
thor_rider08 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 4,242	Yup... They should have made the stained glass cards taste like candy so you could lick and collect them all. That would be an INNOVATION. LOOKS LIKE DOG #@#@#@#@. __________________ The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve.

08-28-2013, 09:45 AM	#8
Czeslaw1513 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Poland Posts: 262 Czeslaw1513	Similar scheme

08-28-2013, 09:45 AM	#9
Orangejello727 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 19,096	I like it. Looks good! I hope panini keeps up with releasing as many products as possible. That way it can clear out the disgruntled money mongers!

08-28-2013, 09:45 AM	#10
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08-28-2013, 09:52 AM	#12
thepinoymamba Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,111	I love the Gold and Autos on Black Background! Looks really Nice But The glass Card Like The Topps Is really Offensive. It Reminds me of Sacred Saints And Jesus. CHURCH should not be taken like this. I love Panini And All everyone knows that but Topps Gallery and Panini Innovation Is definitely a pass if they continue this glass Card. __________________ Kobe Anthology SET

08-28-2013, 11:44 AM	#16
NJNets24 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 643	God I can't wait until UD goes under

08-28-2013, 11:58 AM	#18
natbornkiller Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bkNY Posts: 22,826	coming next year to a lcs near you (give or take a city) __________________ HAH HAH I STILL HAS THE RIGHT TO EDIT THIS !:eatit:

08-28-2013, 11:58 AM	#19
MikeMamba Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,029 mikemamba	Looks like a subliminal cross. __________________ Ed Davis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Davis PC --> http://s1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/MikeMamba/Ed%20Davis%20PC/

08-28-2013, 12:29 PM	#20
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08-28-2013, 12:40 PM	#21
kmedia1 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 425	Terrible product. Looks like crap, especially the stained glass cards. Panini = No "Innovation"

08-28-2013, 12:55 PM	#24
bigcwd2000 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,474 bigcwd2000	I think they meant to name this product Re-Innovation.

08-28-2013, 01:49 PM	#25
PackAttack419 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,370	So lemme get this straight... Many forum members, for irrational and illogical reasons, always seem to bash thepinoymamba whenever he has something positive to say about panini and their products. I am consistently baffled as to why people in the same hobby won't let him enjoy it. From what I can tell, he has never gotten into any arguments or any bad transactions with anyone. Anyway, now that he actually points out one thing that he doesn't like about this Innovation product, you guys mock him... again? WHY?!?!?! Does it matter what it is that he likes or doesn't like about the hobby? How does it affect you?! __________________ getting out of the hobby by the end of the 2013-14 basketball season... slowly ebaying the PC