Iconic Inserts: 1998-1999 Skybox Premium “Soul of The Game”

While they may not have been around for long, Soul of The Video game most definitely deserves the “Renowned” tag. With the overhaul of Skybox in recent years by Upper Deck, Soul of The Video game could once again find their means into packs in the modern-day era. UD hasn’t brought the renowned insert back yet, yet anything’s feasible. Check back next month for one more “Iconic Insert”, and as constantly, let us know some inserts you would enjoy to see featured in the future!

The layout may have been easy in contrast to various other insert sets of the age, however the result was an absolutely famous piece of cardboard. As stated above, for reasons unidentified the “Spirit of The Video game” insert never made it to its sophomore launch, pushed apart for other new insert collections in the future. UD hasn’t brought the legendary insert back yet, however anything’s possible. Check back next month for another “Iconic Insert”, and as always, allow us know some inserts you would enjoy to see featured in the future!

And while these inserts can regulate rather a costs, particular gamers and raw copies have actually remained rather inexpensive, particularly in baseball. Shaq, Griffey Jr, A-Rod, Rodman and lots more can be located for well under $100 for a raw copy, with some players going for as little as $10! Very rated duplicates are a various story.

As specified above, for factors unknown the “Soul of The Video game” insert never made it to its student release, brushed aside for other new insert sets in the future. However, that might be an essential factor of what maintains them so strong on the second market: they got here, captured enthusiasts focus in a huge method, and then made their method into the leisure activity history books (what a wonderful read that would certainly be). Like most of the late 90’s inserts, you may wish to get hold of some up while they’re still obtainable, as they have only remained to enhance in price and demand. Do not expect that to transform.

Over 25 years ago, Skybox launched its premium line of cards, coincidentally labelled Skybox Costs, forever changing the pastime landscape. In both the 98-99 basketball and baseball releases, one insert labelled Soul Of The Game, stuck out from the rest in a major method.

Invite back to Iconic Inserts, where we have a look at a few of one of the most memorable inserts in the background of the hobby. This month we’re having a look at one of one of the most legendary inserts of the late 90’s, a one and done launch that to this particular day is still extremely coveted: the ’99 Skybox Costs “Spirit of The Game”.

The layout may have been basic in comparison to other insert sets of the era, however the result was a definitely famous item of cardboard. Similar to the Huge Guy on Court design, SOTG includes a huge, various colored gradient-lettering (it’s the 90’s remember) that spells out “Soul of The Game” in the background, using up a lot of the canvas and leaving little to no border on the card. The player is portrayed in front of the lettering, carrying out one of their signature moves or incredible plays (we’ll disregard the ’98 football release, as it differs this formula and was an enormous failing). With lists flaunting the most significant celebrities of the NBA & MLB, these promptly came to be follower faves as people started tearing Costs.