{"id":538,"date":"2016-05-29T16:36:39","date_gmt":"2016-05-29T16:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jklm.net\/startrekcards\/?p=538"},"modified":"2018-12-07T15:07:36","modified_gmt":"2018-12-07T15:07:36","slug":"ftcc-card-sets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jklm.net\/startrekcards\/2016\/05\/29\/ftcc-card-sets\/","title":{"rendered":"FTCC Star Trek Card Sets"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the beginning of the 1980’s, Fantasy Trading Card Company, owned by Mark Macaluso, also a long time Non-Sports card dealer, wanted to create a series of Star Trek cards. Although Topps still owned the rights to create standard sized Star Trek cards, they didn’t appear interested in creating a set, but Paramount wasn\u2019t willing to offer the rights to another company. FTCC obtained the rights to create an oversized trading card set based on ST:2 TWOK. After this initial set, FTCC was able to acquire the rights to create standard sized trading cards, which they did for both ST III and IV.
\nSince no major companies were interested in the Trek license at this time, it was great to have FTCC to step up.<\/p>\n

Star Trek\u00a0II oversized card set<\/span><\/h2>\n

Release Date:\u00a01982
\n30 card\u00a0base\u00a0set
\n2\u00a0Cards Per Pack
\n\"FTCC<\/a>30 Packs Per Box
\n12 Boxes Per Case
\nProduction Run <350 boxes
\nChecklist
\n<\/a>Card Images<\/a><\/p>\n

Their first set was a 30 card set based on ST II TWOK in 1982. The set was oversized and came packed in 4 different wrappers. The layout was simple, with no text beyond the ST II movie logo on the back. According to FTCC, 18,000 sheets were printed. Out of this, 250 12 box cases were made, which accounts for about 7200 sets. The rest of the cards were broken down and sold as sets.<\/p>\n

Inserts<\/h3>\n

There were no inserts for this set<\/p>\n

Promos<\/h3>\n

There were no promos for this set.<\/p>\n

Misc. Items<\/h3>\n

Four different wrapper images.<\/p>\n

\n

Star Trek\u00a0III card set<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"FTCCRelease Date:\u00a01984
\n60\/20 card\u00a0base\u00a0set
\n4\/1 Cards Per Pack
\n36\u00a0Packs Per Box
\n12 Boxes Per Case
\nProduction Run-350
\nChecklist
\n<\/a>Card Images<\/a><\/p>\n

Their second set, The Search for Spock, was a 60-card set with a 20-card ship subset. The 60 cards featured scenes from the movie while the 20-card subset featured images of all the ships seen in the movie from various angles. The back of the cards featured the number of the card along with some text about the scene being shown.\u00a0A pack had 4 base cards and one spaceship card.<\/p>\n

Inserts<\/h3>\n

There were no inserts for this set<\/p>\n

Promos<\/h3>\n

Two oversized promo cards were produced for this set in an era where promo cards were just beginning to be utilized. They are considered the earliest Trek promo card.<\/p>\n

Misc. Items<\/h3>\n

Blank backed test sets (normal front)<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0Star Trek\u00a0II oversized card set<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/h2>\n

Release Date:\u00a01986
\n5\u00a0Cards Per Pack
\n60\u00a0card\u00a0base\u00a0set
\n\"FTCC<\/a>48\u00a0Packs Per Box
\nProduction Run <350 boxes
\nChecklist
\n<\/a>Card Images<\/a><\/p>\n

Their third and last card set, based on the Voyage Home, consisted of 60 cards. The backs have a slightly more fancy layout, with images of whales and the earth and text that summarizes the card front’s scenes. Card #51 appears to be a behind the scenes shot, whether on purpose or accident, as the wind isn\u2019t blowing and you can see some of the backdrop.<\/p>\n

Inserts<\/h3>\n

None<\/p>\n

Promos<\/h3>\n

None<\/p>\n

Misc. Items<\/h3>\n

Blank backed sets and blank front test sets exist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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