1997 Topps Screenplays
Description
1997 Topps Screenplays is a 20-card all-lenticular card set released in the Summer of 1997. Each card displays 24 frames of actual game footage with the help of Kodak's revolutionary Kodamotion technology. The cards have a dura clear back.
Each card is individually packaged in a collectible tin that resembles a movie reel canister and features a full-color image of the player inside. The fronts of each tin are packaged with protective cover that conceals the player's image. The tin contains a display stand for it and the card and includes player info, bio, and stats.
Each 21-tin sealed Hobby box contains the entire 20-card set plus one of six Premium Series inserts.
The cards are unnumbered and checklisted below in alphabetical order.
There is also a set of three Private Screenings cards that were issued as promos. It is unknown at this time how these were distributed.
Distribution
21 tins per box, one card per tin (MSRP: $9.99). Hobby only
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 20 | - | ? |
| Premium Series | 6 | - | 1:21 |
Checklist
Promos
Private Screenings
- Frank Thomas
- Jim Thome
- Bernie Williams
Base Set
Each card is packaged in a corresponding tin box. The tins are usually sold and collected with their card.
- Jeff Bagwell
- Albert Belle
- Barry Bonds
- Andres Galarraga
- Nomar Garciaparra
- Juan Gonzalez
- Ken Griffey, Jr.
- Tony Gwynn
- Derek Jeter
- Randy Johnson
- Andruw Jones
- Chipper Jones
- Kenny Lofton
- Mark McGwire
- Paul Molitor
- Hideo Nomo
- Cal Ripken, Jr.
- Sammy Sosa
- Frank Thomas
- Jim Thome
Inserts
Premium Series
Each Premium Series card is packaged in a corresponding tin box. The tins are usually sold and collected with their card. Premium Series cards have the player name in a yellow banner.
- Ken Griffey, Jr.
- Chipper Jones
- Mike Piazza
- Cal Ripken, Jr.
- Frank Thomas
- Larry Walker