In keeping with the Derrick Rose theme for PC Tuesday let’s take a look at the 2013 Innovation Kaboom!
2013 was the first year that Panini introduced the Kaboom! insert as a case hit out of the Innovation product release.
The front cards featured the now iconic “star burst” foil background and a comic-like illustration of the player. The back had a more simplistic design with the stand-alone illustration, team logo, and player name.
The 2013 Kaboom set featured a total of 20 players with other big stars like Kobe, Steph, Lebron and more.
The Kaboom! inserts were such a hit with collectors that they are still chase cards today. There are now Kaboom cards for all of the major sports, and they have been placed into different products over the years. Additionally, the original “comic style” artwork has been modified to be more photo realistic look over the years. Finally, as with most of their cards, Panini started producing variations with Gold /10 and Green 1/1 available.
Of all the Panini era inserts the Kaboom! cards seem to be one that will stand the test of time.
This card combines my love of DRose, great artwork, a refractor like finish, and it’s the first of its kind release. This one is locked in the PC and is on display in my office every day!
