Monster Trading Cards

[Mike Scott]

I sorta vaguely remember the title "You Slay Me", back when. Thanks for the pics!

[horrorhunter]

I finally picked up the 12 card Chromium chase subset for Universal Monsters Of The Silver Screen (Kitchen Sink, 1997).

Cards 1-6:


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Cards 7-12:


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[Mike Scott]

I need a set of those! What are they selling for?

[horrorhunter]

I need a set of those! What are they selling for?

Usually $2-$5 per card but I found a great deal on eBay. Grab a set while they last, dude.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/381037253445?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Mord]

 HH, I admire the passion & commitment you have for these beautiful card sets. Good going, brother.

[Mike Scott]

Usually $2-$5 per card but I found a great deal on eBay. Grab a set while they last, dude.

Great! Thanks!

[horrorhunter]

HH, I admire the passion & commitment you have for these beautiful card sets. Good going, brother.

Thanks, pal.

It's a good time to buy the cards from the last 25 years. Most of them are very affordable and attainable thanks to eBay. I'm just glad I picked up the early monster sets years ago because those are more scarce and expensive than ever.

[Hepcat]

It's a good time to buy the cards from the last 25 years. Most of them are very affordable and attainable thanks to eBay. I'm just glad I picked up the early monster sets years ago because those are more scarce and expensive than ever.

Very true on both counts. A quarter of a century ago the rule of thumb was the older the card, the higher the price. Old cards tended to appreciate in price because of the destruction factor.

Things have changed in the last 25 years or so. The destruction factor is no longer an issue since almost all cards are hoarded as potentially priceless treasures. But demand is highest for cards upon their initial release but then drops dramatically as new card releases capture the attention of card buyers.

[horrorhunter]

Hammer Horror 40th Anniversary Tribute Set (CMA, 1997) is a 9 card set celebrating the anniversary of Hammer Horror proper with Curse Of Frankenstein (1957). Hammer made many movies prior to 1957, but Curse put them on the map as a horror powerhouse.



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http://www.nslists.com/hamhor40.htm

[Mord]

 These Hammer cards are beyond fangtastic! I really don't care when a card set came out. Quality is my main interest. It's like toys, I feel a lot of older pieces are elevated beyond their actual worth because of age & scarceness. These Hammer cards (& a lot of newer toys & kits) are on a level that far surpass their predecessors, which is why I prefer them. Congrats, HH, great collection!

[horrorhunter]

These Hammer cards are beyond fangtastic! I really don't care when a card set came out. Quality is my main interest. It's like toys, I feel a lot of older pieces are elevated beyond their actual worth because of age & scarceness. These Hammer cards (& a lot of newer toys & kits) are on a level that far surpass their predecessors, which is why I prefer them. Congrats, HH, great collection!

I'm glad you enjoy seeing them, Mord.

I was making a rather broad sweeping statement before when I mentioned that cards from the last 25 years are so affordable and attainable. Some of the Hammer Horror cards are the exception to the rule. Three of the base sets are common and inexpensive- the 1996 set from Cornerstone, and both Strictly Ink sets from 2008 and 2010 respectively, but many of the chase cards from those three sets are harder to find and pretty expensive, especially the Autograph Cards and Sketch Cards. The other three Hammer sets (base & chase) are tough to find and expensive when you do. I agree with you that the Hammer cards are spectacular and they mean more to me than most of my '60s and '70s card sets. In fact, the Hammers are second only to my '59 Jack Davis You'll Die Laughing set to me personally. In a few years some of the Hammer card sets may very well outstrip many of the classic '60s/'70s monster card sets in common market value as well.

[Mord]

 Well stated, I whole-heartedly agree.

[Hepcat]

Topps released a 100 card set of Universal Monster cards in 1994. Chrome and Horror Glow chase cards were randomly inserted in packs. Here are scans of the chase cards I have from this set:

[Mike Scott]

Nice to see all of those! I have only the 2 Creature cards.

[Hepcat]

I agree with you that the Hammer cards are spectacular and they mean more to me than most of my '60s and '70s card sets. In fact, the Hammers are second only to my '59 Jack Davis You'll Die Laughing set to me personally.

Pity none of the more recent Hammer Horror sets was issued by one of the traditional established card companies, e.g. Topps, Fleer, Donruss, Leaf, Philly Gum, Pacific, Score, Upper Deck, Skybox, etc. Which of these sets is your favourite, and why?

I was making a rather broad sweeping statement before when I mentioned that cards from the last 25 years are so affordable and attainable. Some of the Hammer Horror cards are the exception to the rule. Three of the base sets are common and inexpensive- the 1996 set from Cornerstone, and both Strictly Ink sets from 2008 and 2010 respectively, but many of the chase cards from those three sets are harder to find and pretty expensive, especially the Autograph Cards and Sketch Cards. The other three Hammer sets (base & chase) are tough to find and expensive when you do.

The Monster Card Museum site still has them listed relatively cheaply:

Hammer House of Horror Series 1 (Cornerstone, 1995) Set of the classics Hammer Horror flick photos (and some poster images). The backs have different text about the movies and the studio. (Base set of 81 cards) Retail: $20

Hammer Horror Series 2 (Cornerstone 1996) This set completes the earlier series by Cornerstone and matches it in style. The backs continue the numbering sequence from the first series (#82-162.) (Base set of 81 cards) Retail $15 (See review article.)

Hammer Horror One (Strictly Ink, 2007) 72 card set with various levels of chase cards. The foil wrapper is dated 2007, but the cards themselves are dated 2008. The backs provide additional text and photos. Retail $10

Hammer Horror Two (Strictly Ink, 2010) 54 card set with various levels of chase cards. The backs include puzzle back images of posters and such. Retail $10

Hammer Horror Entombed, Series 3 -  (CMA, England, 2000) Card series which continues to profile the classic Hammer shock films of the 1970s. Some cards show the actual posters, others, photos in tent and color. Some backs have text and others form a 9 piece poster. (Base set of 73 cards) Retail,: $25

Hammer Horror 4, Behind the Screams (2004, RiverWye Productions) Series of color and tented behind the scenes shots and candid stills of the horror studio that wouldn't die. The backs give brief info about the fronts. (Base set of 72) Retail: $25

Hammer Horror 40th Anniversary (CMA, England, 1997) 9 card tribute set (T1-T9) with backs that list the horror flicks by year. Retail: $15