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Panini America Makes History with Michael Jackson-Worn Memorabilia Trading Cards



They say clothes don’t make the man. But these aren’t just any clothes and this isn’t just any man.

Sometimes, under extraordinary circumstances, clothes do make the man. They make him more collectible, more memorable, and perhaps even more touchable than he’s ever been.

The man in this case is, well, “The Man” – Michael Jackson. As for the history-making clothes, they were worn by the King of Pop himself from 1971 through 1974 during many memorable performances, including “The Flip Wilson Show,” “American Bandstand,” “Soul Train,” and televised specials anchored by such luminaries as Bob Hope and Diana Ross.

Leading trading card manufacturer Panini America purchased the history-soaked pieces of sartorial splendor at auction two years ago — and cut them up.

As a result, Jackson fans and collectors everywhere will have the unique opportunity to own pieces of Jackson when the company’s Official Michael Jackson Trading Card Set hits stores next week.

“We’re thrilled to be able to partner with the Jackson estate in an official capacity to honor Michael’s memory and his legendary career with this truly unique trading card set,” said Panini America CEO Mark Warsop. “We’ve been working diligently for more than two years to bring this set to market, and we’re confident that the inclusion of Jackson-worn memorabilia will make this a product unlike any other we’ve ever produced.”

Below you’ll find a stunning gallery of the Jackson memorabilia cards randomly inserted into the set, along with the corresponding auction description of the respective piece of clothing used.

The Official Michael Jackson Trading Card Set will be available starting next week at Target stores nationwide and at the Panini America Online Store.

See the links after the gallery for additional coverage of this groundbreaking set.


http://paniniamerica...-trading-cards/

[magic]

here you go Michael's legacy. As Micha said, what next? They will take Giving tree, cut it and sell it around the world?

This is what means anything for the money. Don't keep memoriable items, just destroy them and make some money.

[Phantom]

ok, this is just going too far...

this is what means "you'd do anything for money"...

[HanabiChick]

Hmmm, this is weird, buying clothes to cut them up. Wouldn't it be better to keep them as they are and either give them to a museum or sell them whole?

[Sharon007]

^ so true plus they would have made more money that way. Although these cards seem very expensive as they are. I havent bought muh merchandise since Michael died because I feel that we are paying more money for them now then before.

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Sharon007, on 21 June 2011 - 08:44 PM, said:

^ so true plus they would have made more money that way. Although these cards seem very expensive as they are. I havent bought muh merchandise since Michael died because I feel that we are paying more money for them now then before.

yes, we are. Look at how expensive the original Dancing The Dream is now

[Phantom]

magic, on 22 June 2011 - 10:49 PM, said:

yes, we are. Look at how expensive the original Dancing The Dream is now

yes, it's very expensive...

[soap]

What do you mean about that book. It's cheap. It costs less than 20 pounds here.

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soap, on 23 June 2011 - 09:43 PM, said:

What do you mean about that book. It's cheap. It costs less than 20 pounds here.

I only know how much it costs in the net. In such price you named the used book costs in Amazon. The new one is now 100000$ in Amazon. But in Ebay it's 119.99$

[soap]

It's only around 1000 dollars. But that's from private sellers. Not Amazon directly.
And it's the first edition.
The newer edition is much cheaper:
http://www.amazon.co...08952478&sr=8-1

[magic]

I am talking exactly about the first (original as I mentioned above) edition. Before Michael passed away it wasn't that expensive.

[soap]

Yes, people try to make money now.
But it's only on rare items.