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=Description=
=Description=


1996 Donruss was a 550-card set released in two series of 330 and 220 cards, respectively, which was the exact same distribution totals as the [[1995 Donruss|previous year]].  The full-bleed fronts featured the player nameplate in white ink in the upper right corner and his team logo, uniform number, and Donruss logo in a silver-foil box in the center bottom of the card, accented with team colors.
1996 Donruss was a 550-card set released in two series of 330 and 220 cards, respectively -- unchanged from the [[1995 Donruss|previous year]].  The full-bleed fronts featured the player nameplate in white ink in the upper right corner and his team logo, uniform number, and Donruss logo in a silver-foil box in the center bottom of the card, accented with team colors.


Donruss upped the number of insert offerings to 9 for this year, plus a parallel set, for a total of 10 chase cards in the set - the highest amount to that point.  A main selling point of the product was that all non-parallel inserts were serial-numbered, with each waxbox yielding at least one.
Donruss upped the number of insert offerings to nine for this year, plus a parallel set, for a total of ten chase cards in the set - the highest amount to that point.  A main selling point of the product was that all non-parallel inserts were serial-numbered, with each waxbox yielding at least one.


This was the final Donruss product that was released under its independent Donruss/Leaf company, as it was purchased by [[Pinnacle Brands]] in May of 1996.  It was also the final year that famed artist Dick Perez would help produce the Diamond Kings insert set.
This was the final Donruss product released under the ownership of the Finnish conglomerate Huhtamäki Oyj, as they sold the company to [[Pinnacle Brands]] in May of 1996.  It was also the final year that famed artist Dick Perez would help produce the Diamond Kings insert set.


Rated Rookies were again scattered throughout the base set like [[1995 Donruss|previous]] [[1994 Donruss|years]] and was the only subset.  The only notable player with a Rookie Card in the set was Mike Cameron.
Rated Rookies were again scattered throughout the base set like [[1995 Donruss|previous]] [[1994 Donruss|years]] and was the only subset.  The only notable player with a Rookie Card in the set was Mike Cameron.
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|[[#Base_Set|Base]]||330||-||?||?
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|Press Proofs||330||2,000||1:12||1:12
|Press Proofs||330||2000||1:12||1:12
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|Diamond Kings||14||10,000||1:60||1:60
|Diamond Kings||14||10,000||1:60||1:60
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|Showdown||8||10,000||1:105||1:105
|Showdown||8||10,000||1:105||1:105
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|Power Alley||10||4,500||1:92||N/A
|Power Alley||10||4500||1:92||N/A
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|Power Alley Die-Cut||10||500||?||N/A
|Power Alley Die-Cut||10||500||?||N/A
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|Long Ball Leaders||8||5,000||N/A||1:96
|Long Ball Leaders||8||5000||N/A||1:96
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===Series Two===
===Series Two===
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|[[#Base_Set|Base]]||220||-||?||?
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|Press Proofs||220||2,000||1:10||1:10
|Press Proofs||220||2000||1:10||1:10
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|Diamond Kings||17||10,000||1:30||1:30
|Diamond Kings||17||10,000||1:30||1:30
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|Hit List||8||10,000||1:60||1:60
|Hit List||8||10,000||1:60||1:60
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|Freeze Frame||8||5,000||1:60||1:60
|Freeze Frame||8||5000||1:60||1:60
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|Round Trippers||10||5,000||1:55||N/A
|Round Trippers||10||5000||1:55||N/A
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|Pure Power||8||5,000||N/A||?
|Pure Power||8||5000||N/A||1:80
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This 8-card set was issued to preview the set prior to release. These promos featured the same design as the base cards but had "PROMOTIONAL SAMPLE" stamped diagonally across the front and back of the card.
This eight-card set was issued to preview the set prior to release. These promos featured the same design as the base cards but had "PROMOTIONAL SAMPLE" stamped diagonally across the front and back of the card.


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==Base Set==
==Base Set==


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===Series Two===
===Series Two===


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==Parallels==
==Parallels==


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All 550 base cards were available as a Press Proof parallel that featured gold-foil stamped "PRESS PROOF" text along the side of the card front and a gold-foil finish over the Donruss logo box.  Each Press Proof is limited, but not serial-numbered to 2,000 copies.
All 550 base cards were available as a Press Proof parallel.  Each card featured "PRESS PROOF" stamped in gold foil along the side of the card front and a gold-foil finish over the Donruss logo box.  Each Press Proof is limited, but not serial-numbered to 2000 copies.


==Inserts==
==Inserts==
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The finale of this 31-card set again featured the top players from each team through a rendition by artist Dick Perez.  However, this was the final year Dick Perez produced the Diamond Kings insert as Pinnacle Brands chose other artists in the following years.  Further, this was also the final year that each MLB team was represented in the set.  Continuing the trend from [[1995 Donruss|previous]] [1996 Donruss|years]], this year's set featured a different design from the year prior, featuring a gold-marble border and black background supplementing the artistic player portrait.
The finale of this 31-card set again featured the top players from each team through a rendition by artist Dick Perez.  This was the fifteenth and final year Perez produced the Diamond Kings insert as Pinnacle Brands, who bought Donruss in May of 1996, chose other artists in the following years.  Further, this was also the final year that each MLB team was represented in the set.   
 
Continuing the trend from [[1995 Donruss|previous]] [1996 Donruss|years]], this year's set featured a different design from the year prior, featuring a gold-marble border and black background supplementing the artistic player portrait.


For the first time ever, all Diamond King cards were serial-numbered (10,000 copies).  Cards DK1-DK14 were exclusive to Series One packs while cards DK15-DK31 were inserted in Series Two packs.   
For the first time ever, all Diamond King cards were serial-numbered (10,000 copies).  Cards DK1-DK14 were exclusive to Series One packs while cards DK15-DK31 were inserted in Series Two packs.   
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===Elite Series===
===Elite Series===


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The sixth edition of Donruss' staple insert set continued with a 12-card series split evenly across Series One and Two.  Compared to the high bar set by the [[1995_Donruss#Elite_Series|1995]] set, this year's design was considerably less ornate but still featured silver foil borders, a silver-marbled background, and a small window for the color player photo.   
The sixth edition of Donruss' staple insert set continued with a twelve-card series split evenly across Series One and Two.  Compared to the high bar set by the [[1995_Donruss#Elite_Series|1995]] set, this year's design was considerably less ornate but still featured silver foil borders, a silver-marbled background, and a small window for the color player photo.   


Each Elite Series card was serial-numbered to 10,000 copies and sequentially-numbered as a continuation of the set that began in [[1991 Donruss|1991]], pickup up from where the [[1995 Donruss|1995]] set left off.  Cards 61-66 were inserted into Series One packs while cards 67-72 were exclusive to Series Two.
Each Elite Series card was serial-numbered to 10,000 copies and sequentially-numbered as a continuation of the set that began in [[1991 Donruss|1991]], pickup up from where the [[1995 Donruss|1995]] set left off.  Cards 61-66 were inserted into Series One packs while cards 67-72 were exclusive to Series Two.
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===Hit List===
===Hit List===


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This 16-card set highlighted the top hitters in the game on a silver and team-colored foil board.  All cards were serial numbered to 10,0000.  Cards 1-8 were inserted into Series One packs while cards 9-16 were exclusive to Series Two.
This sixteen-card set highlighted the top hitters in the game on a silver and team-colored foil board.  All cards were serial numbered to 10,0000.  Cards 1-8 were inserted into Series One packs while cards 9-16 were exclusive to Series Two.


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===Showdown===
===Showdown===


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This 8-card set showcased eight high-profile batter/pitcher matchups that potentially could occur during Interleague play that was to be introduced for the first time in MLB during the following 1997 season.  Each Showdown insert featured both players on the card front against a black and gold-foiled backdrop.  Each card was serial-numbered to 10,0000 copies and randomly inserted into Series One packs.
This set showcased eight high-profile batter/pitcher matchups that potentially could occur during Interleague play which would debut the following season.  Each Showdown insert featured both players on the card front against a black and gold-foiled backdrop.  Each card was serial-numbered to 10,0000 copies and randomly inserted into Series One packs.


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===Power Alley===
===Power Alley===


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This 10-card set highlighted the top power hitters in the game on a card featuring a grey background, team colored diamonds, and a silver holographic center section overlayed by patterned lines.  Power Alley inserts were serial-numbered to 5,000 copies and exclusive to Series One Hobby packs.
This ten-card set highlighted the top power hitters in the game on a card featuring a grey background, team colored diamonds, and a silver holographic center section overlayed by patterned lines.  Power Alley inserts were serial-numbered to 5000 copies and exclusive to Series One Hobby packs.


The first 500 copies of each Power Alley insert were die-cut on both sides of the card, marking the first time Donruss featured a parallel of an insert set in its products.
The first 500 copies of each Power Alley insert were die-cut on both sides of the card, marking the first time Donruss featured a parallel of an insert set in its products.
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===Long Ball Leaders===
===Long Ball Leaders===


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This 8-card set honored the players that hit the longest home runs in the 1995 season on a silver-foil bordered card with a black-gradient colored baseball, black background, and team-colored insert nameplate.  Home run details (i.e., date hit, stadium, distance) were also in team-colored text, in a curved outline of the baseball graphic on the card front.  Long Ball Leaders were serial-numbered to 5,000 copies exclusive to Series One retail packs.
This eight-card set honored the players that hit the longest home runs in the 1995 season on a silver-foil bordered card with a black-gradient colored baseball, black background, and team-colored insert nameplate.  Home run details (i.e., date hit, stadium, distance) were also in team-colored text, in a curved outline of the baseball graphic on the card front.  Long Ball Leaders were serial-numbered to 5000 copies exclusive to Series One retail packs.


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===Freeze Frame===
===Freeze Frame===


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This 8-card set captured high-quality action photos of the top players in the game on a rounded corner, black background card.  Each Freeze Frame insert was serial-numbered to 5,000 copies and inserted in Series Two packs.
This eight-card set captured high-quality action photos of the top players in the game on a rounded corner, black background card.  Each Freeze Frame insert was serial-numbered to 5000 copies and inserted in Series Two packs.


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===Round Trippers===
===Round Trippers===


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This 10-card set showcased the top home run hitters in the game on a textured and bronze etched-foil design with a smooth-surfaced home plate feature that housed the 1995 home run total of the player.  Round Trippers were serial-numbered to 5,000 copies and exclusive to Series Two Hobby packs.
This ten-card set showcased the top home run hitters in the game on a textured and bronze etched-foil design with a smooth-surfaced home plate feature that housed the 1995 home run total of the player.  Round Trippers were serial-numbered to 5000 copies and exclusive to Series Two Hobby packs.


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===Pure Power===
===Pure Power===


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This 8-card set highlighted the top power hitters in the game on a red-orange, gradient etched-foil card background with a die-cut hole at the bottom of the card that simulated a baseball breaking through the card front.  Each card was serial-numbered to 5,000 copies and exclusive to Series Two retail packs.  
This eight-card set highlighted the top power hitters in the game on a red-orange, gradient etched-foil card background with a die-cut hole at the bottom of the card that simulated a baseball breaking through the card front.  Each card was serial-numbered to 5000 copies and exclusive to Series Two retail packs.  


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Revision as of 15:45, 17 June 2020

Description

1996 Donruss was a 550-card set released in two series of 330 and 220 cards, respectively -- unchanged from the previous year. The full-bleed fronts featured the player nameplate in white ink in the upper right corner and his team logo, uniform number, and Donruss logo in a silver-foil box in the center bottom of the card, accented with team colors.

Donruss upped the number of insert offerings to nine for this year, plus a parallel set, for a total of ten chase cards in the set - the highest amount to that point. A main selling point of the product was that all non-parallel inserts were serial-numbered, with each waxbox yielding at least one.

This was the final Donruss product released under the ownership of the Finnish conglomerate Huhtamäki Oyj, as they sold the company to Pinnacle Brands in May of 1996. It was also the final year that famed artist Dick Perez would help produce the Diamond Kings insert set.

Rated Rookies were again scattered throughout the base set like previous years and was the only subset. The only notable player with a Rookie Card in the set was Mike Cameron.

Distribution

Series One Hobby: 36 packs per box, 12 cards per pack (MSRP: $1.79).

Series Two Hobby: 18 packs per box, 12 cards per pack (MSRP: $1.79).

Retail: 12 cards per pack.

Insertion Ratios

Series One

Cards Total Cards Numbered To Hobby Odds Retail Odds
Base 330 - ? ?
Press Proofs 330 2000 1:12 1:12
Diamond Kings 14 10,000 1:60 1:60
Elite Series 6 10,000 1:75 1:75
Hit List 8 10,000 1:105 1:105
Showdown 8 10,000 1:105 1:105
Power Alley 10 4500 1:92 N/A
Power Alley Die-Cut 10 500 ? N/A
Long Ball Leaders 8 5000 N/A 1:96

Series Two

Cards Total Cards Numbered To Hobby Odds Retail Odds
Base 220 - ? ?
Press Proofs 220 2000 1:10 1:10
Diamond Kings 17 10,000 1:30 1:30
Elite Series 6 10,000 1:40 1:40
Hit List 8 10,000 1:60 1:60
Freeze Frame 8 5000 1:60 1:60
Round Trippers 10 5000 1:55 N/A
Pure Power 8 5000 N/A 1:80

Checklist

Promos

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This eight-card set was issued to preview the set prior to release. These promos featured the same design as the base cards but had "PROMOTIONAL SAMPLE" stamped diagonally across the front and back of the card.

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Base Set

Series One

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Series Two

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Parallels

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All 550 base cards were available as a Press Proof parallel. Each card featured "PRESS PROOF" stamped in gold foil along the side of the card front and a gold-foil finish over the Donruss logo box. Each Press Proof is limited, but not serial-numbered to 2000 copies.

Inserts

Diamond Kings

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The finale of this 31-card set again featured the top players from each team through a rendition by artist Dick Perez. This was the fifteenth and final year Perez produced the Diamond Kings insert as Pinnacle Brands, who bought Donruss in May of 1996, chose other artists in the following years. Further, this was also the final year that each MLB team was represented in the set.

Continuing the trend from previous [1996 Donruss|years]], this year's set featured a different design from the year prior, featuring a gold-marble border and black background supplementing the artistic player portrait.

For the first time ever, all Diamond King cards were serial-numbered (10,000 copies). Cards DK1-DK14 were exclusive to Series One packs while cards DK15-DK31 were inserted in Series Two packs.

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Elite Series

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The sixth edition of Donruss' staple insert set continued with a twelve-card series split evenly across Series One and Two. Compared to the high bar set by the 1995 set, this year's design was considerably less ornate but still featured silver foil borders, a silver-marbled background, and a small window for the color player photo.

Each Elite Series card was serial-numbered to 10,000 copies and sequentially-numbered as a continuation of the set that began in 1991, pickup up from where the 1995 set left off. Cards 61-66 were inserted into Series One packs while cards 67-72 were exclusive to Series Two.

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Hit List

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This sixteen-card set highlighted the top hitters in the game on a silver and team-colored foil board. All cards were serial numbered to 10,0000. Cards 1-8 were inserted into Series One packs while cards 9-16 were exclusive to Series Two.

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Showdown

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This set showcased eight high-profile batter/pitcher matchups that potentially could occur during Interleague play which would debut the following season. Each Showdown insert featured both players on the card front against a black and gold-foiled backdrop. Each card was serial-numbered to 10,0000 copies and randomly inserted into Series One packs.

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Power Alley

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This ten-card set highlighted the top power hitters in the game on a card featuring a grey background, team colored diamonds, and a silver holographic center section overlayed by patterned lines. Power Alley inserts were serial-numbered to 5000 copies and exclusive to Series One Hobby packs.

The first 500 copies of each Power Alley insert were die-cut on both sides of the card, marking the first time Donruss featured a parallel of an insert set in its products.

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Long Ball Leaders

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This eight-card set honored the players that hit the longest home runs in the 1995 season on a silver-foil bordered card with a black-gradient colored baseball, black background, and team-colored insert nameplate. Home run details (i.e., date hit, stadium, distance) were also in team-colored text, in a curved outline of the baseball graphic on the card front. Long Ball Leaders were serial-numbered to 5000 copies exclusive to Series One retail packs.

<sql2wiki database="carddb"> SELECT num,player FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Donruss Long Ball Leaders'); </sql2wiki>

Freeze Frame

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This eight-card set captured high-quality action photos of the top players in the game on a rounded corner, black background card. Each Freeze Frame insert was serial-numbered to 5000 copies and inserted in Series Two packs.

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Round Trippers

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This ten-card set showcased the top home run hitters in the game on a textured and bronze etched-foil design with a smooth-surfaced home plate feature that housed the 1995 home run total of the player. Round Trippers were serial-numbered to 5000 copies and exclusive to Series Two Hobby packs.

<sql2wiki database="carddb"> SELECT num,player FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Donruss Round Trippers'); </sql2wiki>

Pure Power

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This eight-card set highlighted the top power hitters in the game on a red-orange, gradient etched-foil card background with a die-cut hole at the bottom of the card that simulated a baseball breaking through the card front. Each card was serial-numbered to 5000 copies and exclusive to Series Two retail packs.

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