2012 Panini Prominence Football Cards
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Set Checklist
2012 Panini Prominence Football Set Checklist
In addition to the checklist information below, be sure to check out our 2012 Panini Prominence Football Rookie Variations Guide.
Base Set Checklist
2 Beanie Wells
3 Larry Fitzgerald
4 Matt Ryan
5 Michael Turner
6 Roddy White
7 Joe Flacco
8 Ray Rice
9 Ray Lewis
10 Ed Reed
11 Ryan Fitzpatrick
12 Fred Jackson
13 Steve Johnson
14 Cam Newton
15 DeAngelo Williams
16 Steve Smith
17 Jay Cutler
18 Matt Forte
19 Brandon Marshall
20 Andy Dalton
21 BenJarvus Green-Ellis
22 A.J. Green
23 Miles Austin
24 Greg Little
25 Josh Cribbs
26 Tony Romo
27 DeMarco Murray
28 Dez Bryant
29 Peyton Manning
30 Willis McGahee
31 Eric Decker
32 Matthew Stafford
33 Calvin Johnson Jr.
34 Ndamukong Suh
35 Aaron Rodgers
36 Jordy Nelson
37 Greg Jennings
38 Matt Schaub
39 Arian Foster
40 Andre Johnson
41 Austin Collie
42 Reggie Wayne
43 Donald Brown
44 Blaine Gabbert
45 Maurice Jones-Drew
46 Mike Thomas
47 Matt Cassel
48 Jamaal Charles
49 Dwayne Bowe
50 Reggie Bush
52 Anthony Fasano
53 Christian Ponder
54 Adrian Peterson
55 Percy Harvin
56 Tom Brady
57 Aaron Hernandez
58 Wes Welker
59 Rob Gronkowski
60 Drew Brees
61 Mark Ingram
62 Jimmy Graham
63 Eli Manning
64 Ahmad Bradshaw
65 Victor Cruz
66 Hakeem Nicks
67 Mark Sanchez
68 Tim Tebow
69 Santonio Holmes
70 Carson Palmer
71 Darren McFadden
72 Darrius Heyward-Bey
73 Michael Vick
74 LeSean McCoy
75 DeSean Jackson
76 Ben Roethlisberger
77 Isaac Redman
78 Mike Wallace
79 Philip Rivers
80 Ryan Mathews
81 Antonio Gates
82 Alex Smith
83 Frank Gore
84 Randy Moss
85 Vernon Davis
86 Matt Flynn
87 Marshawn Lynch
88 Doug Baldwin
89 Sam Bradford
90 Steven Jackson
91 James Laurinaitis
92 Josh Freeman
93 Dallas Clark
94 Vincent Jackson
95 Kenny Britt
96 Chris Johnson
97 Nate Washington
98 Pierre Garcon
99 Roy Helu Jr.
100 Jabar Gaffney
Base Legends Set Checklist
102 Barry Sanders
103 Bernie Kosar
104 Bo Jackson
105 Boomer Esiason
106 Brett Favre
107 Dan Marino
108 Deion Sanders
109 Doug Flutie
110 Eddie George
111 Emmitt Smith
112 Ernie Davis
113 Floyd Little
114 Frank Gifford
115 Fred Williamson
116 Gene Upshaw
117 Howie Long
118 Irving Fryar
119 Jerome Bettis
120 Jerry Rice
121 Jim Brown
122 Joe Montana
123 John Elway
124 John Fuqua
125 Junior Seau
127 Larry Csonka
128 Marcus Allen
129 Mark Carrier
130 Michael Strahan
131 Mike Alstott
132 Ozzie Newsome
133 Phil Simms
134 Randall Cunningham
135 Randy White
136 Reggie White
137 Richard Dent
138 Rod Woodson
139 Ron Mix
140 Ronnie Lott
141 Sterling Sharpe
142 Steve Bartkowski
143 Terrell Davis
144 Terry Bradshaw
145 Thurman Thomas
146 Tony Dorsett
147 Walter Payton
148 Warren Moon
149 Warren Sapp
150 Willie Brown
Rookie Signatures Set Checklist
152 Morris Claiborne #/ 99
153 Mark Barron #/ 499
154 Luke Kuechly #/ 499
155 Stephon Gilmore #/ 499
156 Dontari Poe #/ 169
157 Fletcher Cox #/ 499
158 Michael Brockers #/ 499
159 Bruce Irvin #/ 199
160 Quinton Coples #/ 499
161 Dre Kirkpatrick #/ 99
162 Melvin Ingram #/ 199
163 Shea McClellin #/ 199
164 Chandler Jones #/ 499
165 Riley Reiff #/ 499
166 David DeCastro #/ 349
167 Dont'a Hightower #/ 499
168 Whitney Mercilus #/ 298
169 Kevin Zeitler #/ 499
170 Nick Perry #/ 499
171 Harrison Smith #/ 499
172 Courtney Upshaw #/ 499
173 Andre Branch #/ 496
174 Janoris Jenkins #/ 199
175 Jonathan Martin #/ 499
176 Dwight Jones #/ 499
177 Mychal Kendricks #/ 292
178 Bobby Wagner #/ 497
179 Zach Brown #/ 199
180 Devon Still #/ 286
181 Lavonte David #/ 199
182 Vinny Curry #/ 499
183 Travis Benjamin #/ 199
185 Devon Wylie #/ 199
186 Ladarius Green #/ 128
187 Orson Charles #/ 199
188 Keshawn Martin #/ 199
189 Ronnell Lewis #/ 199
190 Jared Crick #/ 499
191 Greg Childs #/ 199
192 Danny Coale #/ 199
193 Chris Rainey #/ 199
194 Marvin Jones #/ 499
195 George Iloka #/ 265
196 Juron Criner #/ 499
197 Vick Ballard #/ 499
198 Alfred Morris #/ 499
199 Cyrus Gray #/ 499
200 B.J. Cunningham #/ 499
201 Ryan Lindley #/ 199
202 Dan Herron #/ 435
203 Marvin McNutt #/ 173
204 Tommy Streeter #/ 99
205 Terrance Ganaway #/ 199
206 LaVon Brazill #/ 499
207 Michael Smith #/ 99
208 Rishard Matthews #/ 199
209 Bryce Brown #/ 99
210 B.J. Coleman #/ 99
211 Chandler Harnish #/ 499
212 Case Keenum #/ 499
213 Kellen Moore #/ 349
214 Marquis Maze #/ 499
215 T.Y. Hilton #/ 499
Rookie Class Letter Signature Set Checklist
217 T.J. Graham #/ 240
218 DeVier Posey #/ 200
219 Michael Floyd #/ 75
220 Nick Foles #/ 125
221 Joe Adams #/ 175
222 Rueben Randle #/ 120
223 Brandon Weeden #/ 90
224 LaMichael James #/ 150
225 Ryan Broyles #/ 245
226 Robert Griffin III #/ 70
227 Nick Toon #/ 200
228 Ryan Tannehill #/ 90
229 Michael Egnew #/ 200
230 Robert Turbin #/ 150
231 Andrew Luck #/ 80
232 Doug Martin #/ 90
233 Ronnie Hillman #/ 210
235 Russell Wilson #/ 150
236 Trent Richardson #/ 80
237 A.J. Jenkins #/ 175
238 Justin Blackmon #/ 80
239 Stephen Hill #/ 140
240 Alshon Jeffery #/ 175
241 Brian Quick #/ 200
242 Kendall Wright #/ 90
243 Jarius Wright #/ 240
244 Lamar Miller #/ 90
245 Isaiah Pead #/ 140
246 Brock Osweiler #/ 80
247 Dwayne Allen #/ 200
248 Coby Fleener #/ 175
249 Bernard Pierce #/ 150
250 Chris Givens #/ 240
Rookie Field Plate Set Checklist
217 T.J. Graham #/ 240
218 DeVier Posey #/ 200
219 Michael Floyd #/ 75
220 Nick Foles #/ 125
221 Joe Adams #/ 175
222 Rueben Randle #/ 120
223 Brandon Weeden #/ 90
224 LaMichael James #/ 150
225 Ryan Broyles #/ 245
226 Robert Griffin III #/ 70
227 Nick Toon #/ 200
228 Ryan Tannehill #/ 90
229 Michael Egnew #/ 200
230 Robert Turbin #/ 150
231 Andrew Luck #/ 80
232 Doug Martin #/ 90
233 Ronnie Hillman #/ 210
235 Russell Wilson #/ 150
236 Trent Richardson #/ 80
237 A.J. Jenkins #/ 175
238 Justin Blackmon #/ 80
239 Stephen Hill #/ 140
240 Alshon Jeffery #/ 175
241 Brian Quick #/ 200
242 Kendall Wright #/ 90
243 Jarius Wright #/ 240
244 Lamar Miller #/ 90
245 Isaiah Pead #/ 140
246 Brock Osweiler #/ 80
247 Dwayne Allen #/ 200
248 Coby Fleener #/ 175
249 Bernard Pierce #/ 150
250 Chris Givens #/ 240
Rookie Embrodiered Team Logo Patch Signature Set Checklist
217 T.J. Graham #/ 240
218 DeVier Posey #/ 200
219 Michael Floyd #/ 75
220 Nick Foles #/ 125
221 Joe Adams #/ 175
222 Rueben Randle #/ 120
223 Brandon Weeden #/ 90
224 LaMichael James #/ 150
225 Ryan Broyles #/ 245
226 Robert Griffin III #/ 70
227 Nick Toon #/ 200
228 Ryan Tannehill #/ 90
229 Michael Egnew #/ 200
230 Robert Turbin #/ 150
231 Andrew Luck #/ 80
232 Doug Martin #/ 90
233 Ronnie Hillman #/ 210
235 Russell Wilson #/ 150
236 Trent Richardson #/ 80
237 A.J. Jenkins #/ 175
238 Justin Blackmon #/ 80
239 Stephen Hill #/ 140
240 Alshon Jeffery #/ 175
241 Brian Quick #/ 200
242 Kendall Wright #/ 90
243 Jarius Wright #/ 240
244 Lamar Miller #/ 90
245 Isaiah Pead #/ 140
246 Brock Osweiler #/ 80
247 Dwayne Allen #/ 200
248 Coby Fleener #/ 175
249 Bernard Pierce #/ 150
250 Chris Givens #/ 240
Rookie Helmet Signature Set Checklist
217 T.J. Graham #/ 240
218 DeVier Posey #/ 200
219 Michael Floyd #/ 75
220 Nick Foles #/ 125
221 Joe Adams #/ 175
222 Rueben Randle #/ 120
223 Brandon Weeden #/ 90
224 LaMichael James #/ 150
225 Ryan Broyles #/ 245
226 Robert Griffin III #/ 70
227 Nick Toon #/ 200
228 Ryan Tannehill #/ 90
229 Michael Egnew #/ 200
230 Robert Turbin #/ 150
231 Andrew Luck #/ 80
232 Doug Martin #/ 90
233 Ronnie Hillman #/ 210
235 Russell Wilson #/ 150
236 Trent Richardson #/ 80
237 A.J. Jenkins #/ 175
238 Justin Blackmon #/ 80
239 Stephen Hill #/ 140
240 Alshon Jeffery #/ 175
241 Brian Quick #/ 200
242 Kendall Wright #/ 90
243 Jarius Wright #/ 240
244 Lamar Miller #/ 90
245 Isaiah Pead #/ 140
246 Brock Osweiler #/ 80
247 Dwayne Allen #/ 200
248 Coby Fleener #/ 175
249 Bernard Pierce #/ 150
250 Chris Givens #/ 240
Rookie Jersey Prime Signature Set Checklist
217 T.J. Graham #/ 240
218 DeVier Posey #/ 200
219 Michael Floyd #/ 75
220 Nick Foles #/ 125
221 Joe Adams #/ 175
222 Rueben Randle #/ 120
223 Brandon Weeden #/ 90
224 LaMichael James #/ 150
225 Ryan Broyles #/ 245
226 Robert Griffin III #/ 70
227 Nick Toon #/ 200
228 Ryan Tannehill #/ 90
229 Michael Egnew #/ 200
230 Robert Turbin #/ 150
231 Andrew Luck #/ 80
232 Doug Martin #/ 90
233 Ronnie Hillman #/ 210
235 Russell Wilson #/ 150
236 Trent Richardson #/ 80
237 A.J. Jenkins #/ 175
238 Justin Blackmon #/ 80
239 Stephen Hill #/ 140
240 Alshon Jeffery #/ 175
241 Brian Quick #/ 200
242 Kendall Wright #/ 90
243 Jarius Wright #/ 240
244 Lamar Miller #/ 90
245 Isaiah Pead #/ 140
246 Brock Osweiler #/ 80
247 Dwayne Allen #/ 200
248 Coby Fleener #/ 175
249 Bernard Pierce #/ 150
250 Chris Givens #/ 240
Apprentice Ink Set Checklist
2 Robert Griffin III #/ 25
3 Trent Richardson #/ 25
4 Matt Kalil #/ 99
5 Justin Blackmon #/ 10
6 Morris Claiborne #/ 25
7 Mark Barron #/ 99
8 Ryan Tannehill #/ 25
9 Luke Kuechly #/ 99
10 Stephon Gilmore #/ 99
11 Dontari Poe #/ 99
12 Fletcher Cox #/ 99
13 Michael Floyd #/ 25
14 Michael Brockers #/ 99
15 Bruce Irvin #/ 10
16 Quinton Coples #/ 99
17 Dre Kirkpatrick #/ 10
18 Melvin Ingram #/ 10
20 Kendall Wright #/ 10
21 Chandler Jones #/ 99
22 Brandon Weeden #/ 15
23 Riley Reiff #/ 99
24 David DeCastro #/ 99
25 Dont'a Hightower #/ 99
26 Whitney Mercilus #/ 99
27 Kevin Zeitler #/ 99
28 Nick Perry #/ 99
29 Harrison Smith #/ 99
30 A.J. Jenkins #/ 49
31 Doug Martin #/ 25
32 David Wilson #/ 10
33 Brian Quick #/ 10
34 Coby Fleener #/ 25
35 Courtney Upshaw #/ 99
Black & Blue Materials Set Checklist
4 Chris Cooley #/ 199
5 DeMarco Murray #/ 55
6 Devery Henderson #/ 199
8 Felix Jones #/ 199
9 Haloti Ngata #/ 199
10 Jamaal Charles #/ 199
11 Anquan Boldin #/ 55
12 Jay Cutler #/ 199
14 Miles Austin #/ 199
15 Ray Lewis #/ 125
16 Santana Moss #/ 55
17 Tony Gonzalez #/ 10
19 Will Smith #/ 199
20 Kevin Kolb #/ 199
21 Knowshon Moreno #/ 185
22 Mark Sanchez #/ 199
23 Nate Washington #/ 70
24 Shawne Merriman #/ 199
26 Matt Schaub #/ 199
27 Chris Johnson #/ 99
28 Devin Hester #/ 199
29 Hakeem Nicks #/ 49
30 Ryan Mathews #/ 10
Black & Blue Materials Prime Set Checklist
4 Chris Cooley #/25
5 DeMarco Murray
6 Devery Henderson
7 Ed Reed
8 Felix Jones
9 Haloti Ngata
10 Jamaal Charles
14 Miles Austin
17 Tony Gonzalez
18 Tony Romo
19 Will Smith
25 Antonio Gates
27 Chris Johnson
28 Devin Hester
29 Hakeem Nicks
30 Ryan Mathews
Eminence Signatures Set Checklist
2 Aaron Rodgers #/ 5
3 Andy Dalton #/ 15
4 Anquan Boldin #/ 15
5 Asante Samuel #/ 15
6 Ben Roethlisberger #/ 5
7 Ben Tate #/ 50
8 Blaine Gabbert #/ 15
9 Brandon Spikes #/ 15
10 Braylon Edwards #/ 15
11 Cam Newton #/ 5
12 Chad Johnson #/ 3
13 Chris Cooley #/ 25
14 Christian Ponder #/ 25
15 Damian Williams #/ 25
16 David Harris #/ 1
17 David Nelson #/ 25
19 Donald Driver #/ 25
20 Early Doucet III #/ 25
21 Golden Tate #/ 19
22 Jimmy Graham #/ 15
23 Justin Durant #/ 5
24 Lavelle Hawkins #/ 25
25 Marques Colston #/ 25
26 Matthew Stafford #/ 25
27 Mike Tolbert #/ 7
28 Peyton Manning #/ 25
29 Pierre Thomas #/ 25
30 Steve Smith #/ 25
32 Tony Moeaki #/ 25
33 Torrey Smith #/ 49
34 Troy Polamalu #/ 25
35 Aaron Hernandez #/ 35
36 Rob Gronkowski #/ 5
37 Victor Cruz #/ 35
38 Ryan Mathews #/ 5
39 Patrick Willis #/ 25
40 Ray Rice #/ 25
41 Owen Daniels #/ 25
42 Alex Smith #/ 5
43 Arian Foster #/ 5
44 Brian Hartline #/ 25
45 Brian Orakpo #/ 25
46 Calvin Johnson Jr. #/ 5
47 DeMarcus Ware #/ 5
48 Greg Jennings #/ 10
49 Jason Pierre-Paul #/ 5
50 LeGarrette Blount #/ 75
52 Matt Forte #/ 25
53 Eli Manning #/ 25
54 James Laurinaitis #/ 25
55 Kenny Britt #/ 10
56 Pierre Garcon #/ 25
57 Fred Jackson #/ 25
58 Ronde Barber #/ 25
59 Dwayne Bowe #/ 5
60 Jerod Mayo #/ 5
Eminence Material Signatures Set Checklist
3 Michael Turner
4 Chris Cooley
5 DeMarco Murray
6 Dez Bryant
8 Eli Manning
9 Hakeem Nicks
11 Jay Cutler
12 Joe Flacco
Eminence Prime Material Signatures Set Checklist
2 Antonio Gates
3 Michael Turner #/1
4 Chris Cooley
5 DeMarco Murray
6 Dez Bryant
8 Eli Manning
9 Hakeem Nicks
10 Jamaal Charles
Eminence Combo Signatures Set Checklist
Andy Dalton
2 Cris Carter
Randy Moss
3 Malcom Floyd
Ryan Mathews
4 Antoine Bethea
Reggie Wayne
5 Knowshon Moreno
Peyton Manning
6 Charles Woodson
Clay Matthews
7 Donald Driver
Randall Cobb
Steve Smith
9 Jimmy Graham
Pierre Thomas
10 Ben Roethlisberger
Troy Polamalu
11 Aaron Hernandez
Rob Gronkowski
12 Asante Samuel
Roddy White
14 Josh Freeman
Vincent Jackson
15 David Nelson
Steve Johnson
Eminence Triple Signatures Set Checklist
Andy Dalton
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
2 Arrelious Benn #/6
Dezmon Briscoe
Josh Freeman
3 Andre Roberts #/5
Early Doucet III
Larry Fitzgerald
4 Donald Driver #/5
Greg Jennings
Randall Cobb
5 Cam Newton #/5
Greg Olsen
Steve Smith
Marques Colston
Pierre Thomas
7 Ben Roethlisberger #/5
Heath Miller
Troy Polamalu
8 Pierre Garcon #/5
Roy Helu Jr.
Santana Moss
9 Ahmad Bradshaw #/5
Eli Manning
Victor Cruz
10 Dustin Keller #/1
Plaxico Burress
Tim Tebow
Illustrious Signatures Set Checklist
2 Willie Brown
3 Jack Lambert
4 Jim McMahon
5 Frank Gifford
6 Randall Cunningham
7 Junior Seau
8 Boomer Esiason
9 Doug Flutie
10 Cris Carter
11 Keyshawn Johnson
12 Joe Montana
13 Jerome Bettis
14 Michael Irvin
16 Marcus Allen
17 Sterling Sharpe
18 Thurman Thomas
19 Bo Jackson
20 John Elway
21 Bernie Kosar
22 Archie Manning
23 Howie Long
24 Phil Simms
25 Ronnie Lott
26 Rod Woodson
27 Danny White
28 Mike Curtis
Premiere Materials Signature Set Checklist
2 LaMichael James
3 Michael Floyd
4 DeVier Posey
5 Doug Martin
6 Ryan Broyles
7 Bernard Pierce
8 Rueben Randle
9 Robert Griffin III
10 David Wilson
11 Dwayne Allen
12 Coby Fleener
13 Brian Quick
14 Nick Foles
16 Justin Blackmon
17 Mohamed Sanu
18 Alshon Jeffery
19 Isaiah Pead
20 Andrew Luck
21 Brandon Weeden
22 Kendall Wright
23 Ronnie Hillman
24 Stephen Hill
25 Trent Richardson
26 Russell Wilson
27 Ryan Tannehill
28 Michael Egnew
Rookie Projection Materials Set Checklist
2 Michael Egnew
3 Brock Osweiler
4 Ronnie Hillman
5 Robert Turbin
6 Rueben Randle
7 Chris Givens
8 Stephen Hill
9 Isaiah Pead
10 Bernard Pierce
11 Trent Richardson
12 LaMichael James
13 Lamar Miller
14 David Wilson
15 Doug Martin
16 Russell Wilson
17 Nick Foles
18 Brandon Weeden
20 Robert Griffin III
21 Nick Toon
22 Michael Floyd
23 Justin Blackmon
24 Andrew Luck
25 Jarius Wright
26 Kendall Wright
27 Mohamed Sanu
28 Brian Quick
29 T.J. Graham
30 DeVier Posey
31 Ryan Broyles
32 Joe Adams
33 Alshon Jeffery
34 A.J. Jenkins
35 Dwayne Allen
Unlimited Potential Material Signatures Set Checklist
2 Jarius Wright
3 Andrew Luck
4 Robert Turbin
5 Isaiah Pead
6 Alshon Jeffery
7 Mohamed Sanu
8 Justin Blackmon
9 A.J. Jenkins
10 Ronnie Hillman
11 Stephen Hill
12 Brandon Weeden
13 Ryan Tannehill
14 Michael Egnew
15 Russell Wilson
16 Kendall Wright
17 Trent Richardson
18 Nick Toon
20 Brock Osweiler
21 LaMichael James
22 Michael Floyd
23 Joe Adams
24 DeVier Posey
25 Doug Martin
26 Ryan Broyles
27 Bernard Pierce
28 Rueben Randle
29 Robert Griffin III
30 David Wilson
31 Dwayne Allen
32 Chris Givens
33 Coby Fleener
34 Brian Quick
35 Nick Foles
Unlimited Potential Materials Combos Set Checklist
Coby Fleener
2 Brock Osweiler
Russell Wilson
3 David Wilson
Isaiah Pead
4 Brandon Weeden
Ryan Tannehill
5 Brian Quick
Kendall Wright
6 Nick Foles
Robert Griffin III
7 DeVier Posey
Stephen Hill
8 Doug Martin
Trent Richardson
Justin Blackmon
10 Mohamed Sanu
T.J. Graham
11 Lamar Miller
LaMichael James
12 Dwayne Allen
Ronnie Hillman
13 Jarius Wright
Ryan Broyles
14 Michael Egnew
Rueben Randle
15 Michael Floyd
Nick Toon
Product Review
2012 Panini Prominence Football Product Review
Reviewed By Mike Smeth
Good: Nice polished design, Variety of Rookie Variations, Wide range of players represented on checklist.
Bad: Currently overpriced at $90-$100+ per box, Cheap look to some of the rookie autograph variations, Weak performance of singles on secondary market.
The Bottom Line: 2012 Panini Prominence is a solid product. It's one of the best looking Panini sets in recent memory and sports a wide variety of autographed rookie variations that add some exciting chase appeal. But when all is said and done, Prominence simply doesn't offer the same value, potential returns, and overall appeal as products like 2012 Topps Finest, 2012 Topps Platinum, 2012 Topps Inception, or even Panini's own preseason offering ,2012 Prestige. But if you see something that really jumps out at you in Panini Prominence, there's enough potential to warrant giving it a shot - especially if you can snag a box for anything south of the $85 mark.
Card Design: 4.5/5.0
When Panini purchased Donruss several years ago they proceeded to absolutely butcher the long time American sports card company's card designs. From Classic to Prestige to Elite, it all went downhill. Fast forward to 2012 and I think Panini has finally righted their course by bringing some consistency back to the quality of their set designs. Nowhere is this more evident then with Prominence Football.
The base set looks crisp, high end, and vibrant, as do the autograph subsets and autograph rookie variations - with the exception of the Rookie Field Plates which are eyesores and look like they should be in a Leaf set rather then a real card manufacturer like Panini's product.
Checklist: 4.0/5.0
The base set is comprised of 100 active veterans and stars, 50 NFL Legends and a whopping 100 rookies. Without a doubt the strongest component of the overall checklist is the inclusion of the 6 autograph rookie variation subsets that feature the 35 players from the 2012 NFLPA Rookie Premiere. However rookies are also the set's largest drawback, simply because there are too many rookie scrubs taking up space. Outside of the autograph variation subsets that feature all the big name rookies like Andrew Luck and RG III there are 65 other rookies whose autographs round out the base set. And they consist almost exclusively of Offensive Tackles, Defensive Backs, and low-round skill position players.
Value: 2.0/5.0
My biggest issue with 2012 Panini Prominence Football is that it doesn't deliver sufficient value for the price. Each hobby box, which currently retails for around $100, only guarantees 2 autographs, along with a third hit that can be either a jersey card or another autograph. My box, along with all 4 of the other box breaks I watched other people do of this product resulted in the same formula - 1 rookie variation auto, 1 scrub rookie auto from the Rookie Signatures subsection of the base set, and 1 uni-color jersey card.
I'm not sure what the odds are of a box's third hit being an autograph versus a jersey card, but at $100 per box there needs to be three guaranteed autographs - as is the case with 2012 Topps Inception, which can be currently had for $80-$85 per box. If this product ever falls close to the $70 per box range, I would boost my review by a full point.
The Fun Factor: 2.5/5.0
So much hinges on which way that third hit goes that Prominence can easily leave you feeling dissatisfied, though the lack of guarantee in the third hit also has the potential to lead to an unexpected surprise if you are one of the lucky ones that comes up big. There certainly is fun to be had with this product - just not as much as the price tag might lead one to believe.
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Product Details
For those hunting for hit-centric rookie cards, 2012 Panini Prominence Football may be the place to look. The 35 players who participated in the 2012 NFLPA Rookie Premiere each have five distinct rookie cards. They're all autographed too.
All numbered to the same amount, rookie subsets include Autographed Nameplate Letters, Autographed NFL Team Field Plates, Autographed Team Logo Patches, Autographed NFL Team Helmets and Autographed Event-Worn Jerseys. A similar Field Plates design is reminiscent to signature cards found in 2010 Panini Epix and 2011 Panini Gridiron Gear. Depicting an overhead view of a football field, the distinct look stands out in a crowded crop of signature cards. It's also a nice alternative to sticker autographs. The logo patch autographs have a similar design to cards found in 2011 Panini Rookies & Stars. They use a large fabric area for a signing surface with a manufactured patch in the top corner. The result is a very textured look.
Although inserts and not official rookie cards, Unlimited Potential Materials Signatures Prime (35 cards, #/49 or less) bring more rookie autographs to 2012 Panini Prominence Football.
But this isn't strictly a rookie product. The 30-card Illustrious Signatures (#/99 or less) centers on football's all-time greats. Team collectors can look for franchise tandems with the 15-card dual-autograph Eminence Combo Signatures set. Triple-signature versions are numbered to 10 or less. Panini continues to highlight the men on defense, this time with Black & Blue Materials. Each of the 30 cards in the set are numbered to 49 or less. Swatches are a mix of game-used and event-worn pieces.
2012 Panini Prominence Football has eight cards per box. Two autographs are guaranteed along with a third hit. Boxes are rounded out by five base cards that highlight veterans and retired players.
Product Configuration: 1 pack per box, 8 cards per pack
Price Point: High-End Football Card
Target Audience: Rookie Card Collectors, Hit Seekers, Autograph Collectors
2012 Panini Prominence Football Box Break
- 2 Autographs
- 1 Additional Autograph or Memorabilia Card
- 5 Base Cards
- 8 Total Cards
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Toshi
5 Stars
I just purchased a box of Panini Limited and went to another hobby shop and purchased the Prominence product. I actually enjoyed the Prominence as all cards are printed on a thicker backing. This does have it’s draw back, chipped corners. My Marshawn Lynch card was culprit to this anomaly. Luckily Panini has great customer service and will replace my card. Great design, fantastic quality, and superior print. For those that enjoy the thicker cards, this is a great choice!