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1996 Ultra Home Run Kings is a scarce 12-card insert set that comes in a variety of parallels. Due to quality control problems, the set was issued in packs as redemptions that could be exchanged for base cards if requested prior to the December 1, 1996 deadline. A super rare Gold Medallion parallel also exists and was issued the same way. Essentially, Fleer wasn’t happy with the way the bronze foil translated onto the wood finish so it needed more time to correct the issue, which is why the redemptions were packed out.
The set roster features some of baseball’s most feared hitters from the era. The redeemed versions possess a realistic wood feel and as such can concave a bit over time. Be careful not to press these cards flat if they have already experienced natural bending as it would damage the wood and destroy the cards. Because of the condition sensitivity of this set, it’s important to house these cards in recessed cases wide enough to allow for enough space to accommodate this natural bend.
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Set Information:
| Important Date(s) | |
|---|---|
| December 1, 1996 | Exchange Deadline |
| Set | Total Cards | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 12 | via Redemption |
| Gold Medallion | 12 | via Redemption |
| Redemption | 12 | 1:75 |
| Redemption Gold Medallion | 12 | 1:750 S1 |
| Sample | 2 | Promotion |
Checklist:
In addition to the base set, Sample cards of Barry Bonds and Frank Thomas exist.
| Card # | Player(s) | Card # | Player(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 7 | Mark McGwire |
| 2 | Dante Bichette | 8 | Manny Ramirez |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 9 | Tim Salmon |
| 4 | Jose Canseco | 10 | Frank Thomas |
| 5 | Juan Gonzalez | 11 | Mo Vaughn |
| 6 | Ken Griffey Jr. | 12 | Matt Williams |
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