2002 Studio
Description
2002 Studio is a 275-card set issued in two separate series. The first 250 cards were released as part of the Studio product, in July, 2002. Cards 1-200 feature veterans while cards 201-250 feature rookies and prospects and were all serial-numbered to 1500 copies.
Cards 251-275 were distributed in packs of 2002 Donruss The Rookies December, 2002. These cards featured a selection of prospects and were also serial-numbered to 1500.
Distribution
Retail: 24 packs per box, five cards per pack (MSRP: $2.99). 16 boxes per case. 1430 cases produced.
Hobby: 18 packs per box, six cards per pack (MSRP: $4). 16 boxes per case. 1200 cases produced.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds | Retail Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 275 | - | 5:1 | ? |
| short set | 200 | - | ? | ? |
| Rookies | 75 | 1500 | 1:8 | 1:22 |
| Proofs | 275 | 100 | ? | ? |
| Silver Flag | 8 | varies | ? | ? |
| Studio Stars | 50 | - | 1:5 | ? |
| Gold Studio Stars | 50 | 250 | ? | ? |
| Platinum Studio Stars | 50 | 50 | ? | ? |
| Spirit of the Game | 50 | - | 1:9 | ? |
| Masterstrokes | 25 | - | 1:17 | ? |
| Diamond Collection | 25 | - | 1:17 | ? |
| Diamond Collection Artist's Proof Relic | 25 | varies | 1:17 | ? |
| Studio Classic | 25 | 1000 | ? | ? |
| Studio Classic First Ballot | 25 | varies | 1:346 | ? |
| Nolan Ryan Heroes Icons Texans | 1 | - | ? | ? |
| Nolan Ryan Heroes Icons Texans Blue | 1 | 500 | ? | ? |
| Nolan Ryan Heroes Icons Texans Red | 1 | 100 | ? | ? |
| Spirit of the Game Hats Off | 24 | 100 | 1:17 | ? |
| Spirit of the Game Hats Off MLB Logo | 24 | one-of-one | ? | ? |
| Spirit of the Game Hats Off USA Flag | 24 | one-of-one | ? | ? |
| Spirit of the USA Patch | 15 | 1 | ? | ? |
| Leather and Lumber | 25 | varies | ? | ? |
| Leather and Lumber Artist's Proof | 25 | 50 | ? | ? |
| Masterstrokes Artist's Proof | 25 | varies | ? | ? |
| Private Signings | 250 | varies | 1:346 | ? |
| Studio Classic Autographs | 21 | varies | ? | ? |
| Studio Classic First Ballot Autographs | 21 | one-of-one | ? | ? |
| Nolan Ryan Heroes Icons Texans Autographed | 1 | 32 | ? | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
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Rookies
Each Rookie is serial-numbered to 1500 copies.
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SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio') AND (num > 200) ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
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Parallels
Proof Set
Same print run as base cards 1 - 200 and Rookies 201 - 275, numbered to /100.
Silver Flag
These unannounced parallels all have a silver-foil stamped American Flag on the front. Donruss-Playoff later said that the cards were intended for a contest, but the contest was abandoned before the release of the product. Each card is serial-numbered to the quantities listed.
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Inserts
Classic Studio
Each Classic Studio card is done in the style of the 1991 Studio set and is serial-numbered to 1000. Each card is also available in a "First Ballot" parallel, which is serial-numbered to the year in which they were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame minus 1900. The production on the First Ballot card is listed below.
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SELECT num,player,info,serial from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Classic First Ballot');
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Diamond Collection
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SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Diamond Collection');
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Masterstrokes
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SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Masterstrokes');
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Spirit of the Game
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SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Spirit of the Game');
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Studio Stars
Each card is also available in the following parallels.
- Gold (serial-numbered to 250 copies)
- Platinum (serial-numbered to 50 copies)
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SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Stars');
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Nolan Ryan Heroes Icons Texans
This Nolan Ryan card was an unannounced insert. This card is also available in the following parallels.
- Blue (serial-numbered to 500 copies)
- Red (serial-numbered to 100 copies)
- Autographed (serial-numbered to 32 copies)
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SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Heroes Icons Texans');
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Autographs & Game-Used
Classic Autographs
Each Classic Autograph is also available in a "First Ballot" parallel, which is a one-of-one.
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SELECT num,player,info,serial from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Classic Autographs');
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Diamond Collection Artist's Proof
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SELECT num,player,info,serial from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname="Studio Diamond Collection Artist's Proofs");
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Leather and Lumber
Each Leather & Lumber is also available in an "Artist's Proof" parallel which is serial-numbered to 50 copies EXCEPT the Luis Gonzalez card which is numbered to 25.
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SELECT num,player,info,serial from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Leather and Lumber');
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Masterstrokes Artist's Proof
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SELECT num,player,info,serial from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname="Studio Masterstrokes Artist's Proofs");
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Private Signings
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SELECT num,player,info,serial from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Private Signings');
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Spirit of the Game Hats Off
Each card is also available in an MLB Logo Patch card, which is a one-of-one.
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SELECT num,player,info,serial from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Spirit of the Game Hats Off');
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Spirit of the Game Hats Off USA Flag
Each card is a one-of-one.
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SELECT num,player from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Spirit of the Game Hats Off USA Flag');
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Spirit of the USA
Each card is a one-of-one.
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SELECT num,player from cards WHERE (year = '2002') AND (setname='Studio Spirit of the USA');
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