I recently saw Marvel’s The Avengers and the acclaim it is getting is well deserved in my opinion. It was great watching The Avengers “assemble” and without a doubt one of the main reasons they did so was because of Special Agent Phil Coulson’s vintage Captain America trading cards. That’s right, had it not been for the inspirational speech from Nick Fury to some members of The Avengers while sharing these cards, I’m pretty sure they would have gone their separate ways. And had that happened Loki would now be the supreme ruler of Earth. Thank goodness for trading cards!
But all this is just fantasy right? Well some of it certainly is, but there actually are Captain America trading cards and in fact there are trading cards for all of The Avengers. Some of the best cards out there were produced by your friends here at Upper Deck. Check out some sets you should definitely be aware of if you are a fan of The Avengers.
2012 Upper Deck Avengers Assemble – This product has been almost as hot as the movie and has sold out at most retail locations causing collectors to scurry to find more boxes before they are gone. This comprehensive release looks at how The Avengers assembled and gives shots of the current movie as well. There are plenty of other great elements to chase with autograph cards, movie memorabilia cards, sketch cards, printing plate cards and Ultimate Panel Focus cards. Get them while you can!
2012 Upper Deck Marvel Super Hero Squad – Take your love for Marvel to another level with trading cards you can use to play a fun interactive game with friends. Special loot cards can also help you unlock rare items in the Super Hero Squad online game.
2011 Upper Deck Marvel Beginnings I – This comprehensive set is the first of three releases that will chronicle all the main characters in the Marvel universe including The Avengers. This release also gave us the first look at UD’s Ultimate Panel Focus cards with pieces of actual comics.
2011 Upper Deck Avengers Kree-Skrull War – Upper Deck presented Marvel trading cards in an entirely new format with this set where they can be assembled to create a comic experience with an entirely new story from The Avengers. Additionally there were some cool chase elements like sketch cards as well.
2011 Upper Deck Captain America – Yes, the Captain got a set of his own. Not only do you have all the usual chase elements with sketch cards and autographs, you also have some very cool manufactured patch cards available as well. Check out this video of an artist working on one of his cards for the set featuring Captain America and the Red Skull.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJXUB12drc&feature=relmfu
2011 Upper Deck Thor – This release introduces us to Thor and his amazing planet of Asgard. Look for some great autograph cards, sketch cards and most importantly, movie memorabilia cards of Natalie Portman. Nice…
2010 Upper Deck Iron Man 2 – There are some sketch cards of Captain America in the set as well as tons of great content on Robert Downey Jr. as Iron man including autographs and movie memorabilia.
Many of these items are available on the Upper Deck Online Store, but to track down some of the other items you may want to work through an Upper Deck Authorized Internet Retailer.
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I like Upper Deck Marvel cards because I’m a huge fan of Marvel Comics and trading cards. Upper Deck has done a great job of combining the two!
I enjoy collecting Upper Deck Marvel trading cards because each card is a work of art. I love to reminisce about my favorite movies while flipping through my collection. Each card invokes a scene in my head.
What drove me to collect them was the chance to pull pieces Ironman when the
1st movie came out and with each set they get better and better. Plus I grew up on these comic guys.
I bought some Captain America sketch cards here in Denver at a con from Kevin Gentilecore. It is amazing to be able to get these sketch cards for movies like this and to collect so many from different artists that may not be as huge as others. It’s a great way to create a really diverse collection. Thanks UD!
I love UD Marvel cards because the sets are well put together with great images. Upper Deck always does a great job making products for the collector because they are collectors themselves and know what we appreciate.
Upper Deck is constantly trying to improve every aspect of the market, and I love supporting companies who strive for the best!
Upper Deck Avengers cards are always fun to collect because of the quality and thought put into them. I have been pleasantly surprised quite a few times with the inserts in UD Marvel cards. Also, the Avengers cards are fun to chase, because they aren’t available everywhere!
Upper Deck and Marvel are the perfect combination. The best in comics and the best card manufacturer. Finally some high quality comic cards that would make great additions to my collection!
i should win……why? because i am danish and a viking at heart-hulk is cool too-
My son and I love the art and we each have a pretty good collection going.
When I was young and staying at my grandparents home I was often bored. My only form of entertainment was to pick up a comic book and draw the comics. Collecting UD Marvel comic cards is a way for me to remember my grandmother saying what a great job I did!
Upper Deck Marvel cards are the perfect mix for people like myself who love spots cards and comic books. Upper Deck is putting a piece of the movies in our hands and me and my kids love it!!!
I collect marvel cards because their cool and collectible. Plus being a kid never gets old, long live marvel and UD!
Upper Deck and Marvel. Two top names in their fields combined to be utterly amazing. Marvel art on Upper Deck cards. It doesn’t get any better.
UD brings us one step closed to our favorite action heroes just like they do with our favorite sports icons. Being able to hold an autograph in my hand of the actor in a Super Hero movie is as close as I’ll ever get to being in the movie itself, for that Upper Deck I thank You.
I love Upper Deck Marvel cards because they bring me even closer to the movies and comics. Costume cards, autographs and sketch cards are phenomenal!
Upper Deck knows how to deal with art and that’s why they make great Marvel cards. I love the design and layout of every release. It’s the perfect combination for lovers of this hobby. Keep up the good job!
Wow!! great art work!! Love the sketches and the movie Autographs!!! Loved the Avengers comics and now the movie too…
I like collecting the Upper Deck Marvel cards because of the interesting variety of sets you’ve put out. I also like the chase cards and the many different artists that you use for your sketch cards. Keep up the good work!
-Bob-
None of my friends collect sports cards, but they all dig comics and especially The Avengers. By collecting Upper Deck Marvel cards I can bridge the interests of myself and my friends! I love sharing my latest pulls and they love looking at them! I almost have them all ready to start collecting, too!
My boys love collecting cards and love the Marvel universe. It’s a perfect combination!
My son and I love collecting the marvel cards so much. Now that he is 6 I have recently brought out a set of marvel cards that I put together years ago. He has them all in sleeves now on display in his room. I think he is hooked!
I enjoy collecting upper deck marvel cards, because i didnt get collect any comic cards as a kid, i was so into sports i totally passed on comics. Plus, Who wouldnt want to collect something made by upper deck !!!!
I’m a BIG Fan of UPPER DECK as WELL As Marvell Comics and cards but I am also A BIGGER Fan to Stan Lee! This man rule’s the comic world! And If I could EVER land an autographed Sketch card from HIM It would NEVER EVER LEAVE my Personal Collection!
Dave in Mass!
Reason I like collecting the movie entertainment cards – the authentic costume relics. It’s the closest I’ll ever get to being on the set of a great movie such as Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, or the Avengers.
I love collecting Upper Deck Marvel cards because it combines both my love of cards and comics! The best part now is that my daughter who loves art can also share my passion! She loves to draw so she loves to collect sketch cards and sketches to inspire her own creativity! Who would of thought Upper Deck Marvel cards would promote a healthy father-daughter relationship thank you!
I have loved collecting Upper Deck baseball and football cards for years now; however, I never knew that UD made Marvel cards of my favorite comic book characters growing up until I saw this post – either a tribute to my card shop not carrying non-sports cards or simply my inattention to other types of products – and I know that I would love to have any one of those sketch cards, let alone all three, to start myself a brand new collection with the art of some of the masters of graphic stories, produced by Upper Deck. The crew at Upper Deck knows how to feature the best of the best in an eye-catching, affordable, fun-to-collect format, that I, as both a fan and a collector, appreciate. From what I’ve seen on this post, I know I need to hit up the UD Online Store to get myself a few packs, regardless of whether or not I win this contest (but obviously, I’d love to start my collection on a high note!).
Why I love UD Trading cards:
Artists involved in UD sketch card projects.
The many levels of chase cards.
They try new things in chase cards everytime.
Look at them! How can you not love them. The clean crisp lines, vivid colors, and most of all they were (and maybe still are…shhh) my childhood heroes.
I think the sketch cards are beautiful, each one amazing works of art. I collect different Upper Deck Marvel sketch cards. I enjoy putting the base sets together, the shiny inserts are awesome.
I like collecting Upper Deck Marvel cards because of its design. Not only I get to see some of the scenes from the movie, but also I have a chance to get nice autographs and costume cards!
I love collecting Upper Deck Marvel Cards because of the variety of quality collectibles that it offers: Sketches, autographs from film stars as well as movie memorabilia that are hard to get somewhere else otherwise. In addition, each of the sketches are distinctly their own, making them truly one of a kind collectibles!
I collect all upperdeck products but the avengers definitely hold a special place in my heart. They hold a special place in my hard because upperdeck is the only company that would make Scarlet Johansson game used panty hose… thank you upperdeck.
This set is a nice mix of the movie and comic book images. Very cool!
I LOVE collecting Marvel Cards, but I only LIKE collecting Upper Deck Marvel cards. There are two reasons for this: Lack of a web presence for each series (i.e. checklist) and the other is lack of an official binder to keep them in. Fix these two things and that like shall become a LOVE.
I love collecting Upperdeck period even Ltd Ed. Bobbleheads(Best Collecting Company PERIOD 4 all collecting NEEDS),with Upperdeck you know you Get QUALITY an AUTHENTICITY.#UD Marvel Avengers Cards BLEW ME AWAY, as usual Upper Deck Never disappoints
Upper Deck Marvel cards bring the comics and movies to life. Where else can you get so many super heroes? I can flip through and literally see Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man and more.
Marvel & SuperHeroes RULE!! Great design across all the subsets, a 5 star product(Yet another 5 star from UD).
My two boys just loved this movie and after going to the movie they found out that Upper Deck was putting out cards and they just had to have some. I enjoy buying cards that my 7 year old and 10 year old boy can bust open with me. There are becoming fewer and fewer moments that I can do something with my two boys that they truly enjoy and opening up cards is one of them.
Big fan of Upper Deck and Marvel cards! But I am the biggest fan of Upper Deck Marvel Sketch cards. I don’t own one and would love too! My favorite Upper Deck Marvel set as of right now is 2011 Captain America.
I like collecting Marvel cards because it is a nice change of pace from my usual baseball & football card purchases. I also love sketch cards and they are something unique to entertainment cards like these.
Thanks UD!
I have always enjoyed Marvel comics & all of the trading card sets ( especially the Upper Deck sets )
Now that Marvel is owned by Disney, I am looking forward to more merchandise & more great card sets from Upper Deck !
Hey, I’ve been looking for submission guidelines to send samples for consideration as sketch card artist. Haven’t had any luck finding them. Any help?
Thanks-
Jeff
Thanks to everyone for your responses! Congrats to Lamont Nicholson who will be taking home the three sketch cards!
Jeff – Please email [email protected] with a sample of your work and he will respond if the team is interested in potentially partnering with you.
Congratulations Lamont if you decided to let the Hulk go please let me know.
Thanks Chris and UpperDeck for the Sketch Cards! They are awesome!
Thanks Travis.. who knows maybe I’ll take you up on that someday.