2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball Cards

Ubaldo Jimenez? Who comes up with this stuff? Nice-looking set though.

I think Bowman Platinum is a great product for value because there are always cards of great prospects.
The product is good because it is the shinny touch to all the cards.
The one thing I don’t like about this product is the Prospect base cards because it is really hard to tell which is which. Thanks this is my entry for the Topps Prime Football contest.

Platinum, platinum, platinum… I bought it one more time this year just to see if the previous 2 years were a fluke…they were not. The card stock on the base set is terrible – lots of chipping and not much eye appeal. The chrome parallels look great, though, so I wish they would have made the set all chrome. As far as the autographs go, it’s great to get 3 in a box, but there is so much filler in these platinum sets that it’s hard to get anything of value. I personally sold all the base cards from my box and only kept the chrome cards and autographs. A full set of the chrome cards would be cool and just about the only cool thing about this set.

Please read my comments to 2012 Bowman because my experience was identical. Thanks

This is my favorite BB set of the year! I consider it mid-range in price, but it’s a great value! The look of the cards is outstanding. I love the inserts, from the die-cut cards to the refractors to the colored background parallels! The auto cards and relics are also very cool. These cards are just a sharp set and as one reviewer said above the base set is a “must have for all set collectors”.

Just got back into collecting after nine years, Wow love these cards! Glad I decided to start with what I feel are some off the most impressive designs I’ve ever seen, great job.

Has there been any news on a Bryce Harper or Yu Darvish blue version? Here’s a scan pic of my cards that I pulled. They aren’t numbered, but obviously one of the Yu Darvish cards shows a blue tint to it; as well as the Bryce Harper. If there is a different version of these two cards, what are the chances getting one? Thanks.

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Good: Topps released a great product with 2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball. The cards are sharp, clean, and have a high-definition design. The autographs are the best part, with plenty of interest in cards of Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Yu Darvish and others. This product delivers various veterans, rookies, and prospects. Similar to past releases, collectors can expect to find various parallels and inserts in each box.

Bad: There are not many bad things about this product. The reflective surface shows even the slightest imperfections easily. While it may be nitpicking, it’s always nice to have a product full of on-card autographs. Hard signatures and sticker autographs are mixed in 2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball.

It was also odd to find that the prospect are numbered but the veteran and rookie parallels are not. It would be great in the future if this were consistent.

The Bottom Line: The product stands out from other Topps releases because it has more than just veterans and rookies, but also lots of products. Would collectors accept anything different from a Bowman set? The autographs, inserts and parallel keep breaks exciting.

Staff Rating: 4.2/5.0

Card Design: 4.5/5.0
For set collectors, the base set is a must-have. Topps uses fantastic action shots for the set. While Topps wasn’t able to get on-card autographs for every card, many are and look brilliant.

Checklist: 4.5/5.0
As mentioned previously, like every Bowman Platinum release, Topps puts in the tops veterans, rookies and prospects. From veterans like Justin Verlander and Matt Kemp, to rookies like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, to prospects like Manny Machado, Topps features some of the best players in the game. The base set has 100 cards. This is complimented by various insert sets. The base set isn’t too hard to complete, but it should be fun.

Value: 4.0/5.0
With the emergence of rookies like Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Yoenis Cespedes, Yu Darvish and many others, 2012 Bowman Platinum starts off big. With more prospects working their way up, even bigger things could be in store in the not-too-distant future. Collectors are guaranteed two autographs and one autographed jersey card per box. This mix should keep collectors interested in the product.

The Fun Factor: 4.0/5.0
With all the possible autographs and inserts, it’s hard to not have fun opening 2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball. This set delivers on so many levels.