Stargate: Atlantis- Season One Premiere Edition (Rittenhouse Archives)
STARGATE: ATLANTIS PREMIERE EDITION SEASON ONE Overview -------- 63 Base Cards 20 The Quotable Stargate Atlantis (1:6 packs) 9 Ancient Technology (1:20 packs) 9 Atlantis Crew (1:40 packs) 2 Fallen Hero (1:480 packs) 11 Stargate Atlantis Costume Cards (1:40 packs) 12 Autograph Cards (1:40 packs) 1 Case Topper Autograph Card 1 Collectors Album Autograph Card 1 1st Tier Multi-Case Incentive Autograph Card (1 card for every 2 cases purchased) 1 2nd Tier Multi-Case Incentive Autographed Costume Card (1 card for every 6 cases purchased) 5 Promo Cards
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Box 1 ----- 2 Checklist Card sets (#'s 1,2,3) - Extra Checklist 2 & 3 7 The Quotable Stargate Atlantis - Q1, Q2, Q5, Q8, Q10, Q13, Q19 2 Ancient Technology - AT3, AT5 2 Atlantis Crew - C5, C7 (One Extra) 0 Fallen Hero 1 Stargate Atlantis Costume Card - Sora (Tannish Beige with repeating "Hills & Valleys" zizgzag pattern) 1 Autograph Card - Ari Cohen as Tyrus (Sloppy First initial followed by scribbled last name)
Box 2 ----- 2 Checklist Card sets (#'s 1,2,3) - Extra Checklist 1 & 2 7 The Quotable Stargate Atlantis - Q1, Q2, Q5, Q8, Q10, Q13, Q19 [ Same numbers as from box 1, which was neighboring box above this one ] 2 Ancient Technology - AT4, AT7 1 Atlantis Crew - C4 0 Fallen Hero 1 Stargate Atlantis Costume Card - Janus (Whitish Beige with vertical "Hills and Valleys" vertical ripple pattern) 1 Autograph Card - Christopher Heyerdahl ( Very nice stylized signature )
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For the Costume cards, what I mean by "Hills and Valleys" is raised and recessed surfaces.
Extremely crisp and clear images. RA either used DVD or digital grabs. Very nice !
Extremely tightly wrapped packs. Be sure to (also) sufficiently open the (middle of the) packs as they leave no wiggle room to slide the cards out. (Pull the inner middle seams slightly apart first)
Both Autograph and Costume cards were unnumbered. Eliminates possibility of numbering gaps from autograph signers who drop out (or don't get their signed cards back in time) or unobtainable costumes. Also allows for more autograph or costumes cards to be included into a set which is what happened here (or held over for a future set).
Wording on back of Costume cards is interesting as is departs from RA's normal Costume Cards wording of stating that the costume card is worn by (actress/actor's name) as (character's name). Wording is - "This card contains an authentic piece of Stargate Atlantis costume material."
Quotable cards seem to be in specific set sequences. The 7 that I got from each box were the same ones to each other. So if you get the "right" boxes, you should be able to complete your subset.
Really loved the variety and variation in the colors, fabric types and textures of the "From the Archives" Costume cards. Really makes this set stand out boldly and nicely.
Also quite a few of the Autograph signers seemed to have signatures that were unique, stylized or just plain nice. Of course, there were one or two that just had to break the trend and do the "Scribble and Scrawl".
Was initially going to post images here of the Costume cards to show off their nice textures and colorations and the difference in the two Autograph cards from one end of the spectrum ("nice and stylized") to the other ("non-caring scribble")
However, since the signatures on my Autograph cards and the costume swatches on my Costume cards are pretty much in tune with the samples Rittenhouse has on their website, CLICK HERE to see images of the Autograph and Costume cards.
Overall, a very nice set. Great Job Rittenhouse
@@@ ScottEvil
[ NOTE: EDIT added links to images of Autograph and Costume cards. ]This message has been edited. Last edited by: MiniMe,
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September 29, 2005, 07:26 AM
G
This can only mean that my boxes are on their way..... yeah!
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September 29, 2005, 06:32 PM
Ali_G
My boxes arrived today;
Box 1302; Q - 04, 07, 09, 12, 15, 18, 20 AT - 1, 9 C - 8 auto - Melina Costume - Beckett
Box 4870; Q - 04, 07, 09, 14, 15, 17, 18 AT - 2, 9 C - 3 auto - Grodin Costume - Chaya Sar
Box 1309; Q - 03, 06, 11, 12, 16, 20, -- AT - 3, 8 C - 8 auto - Grodin Costume - Chaya Sar
Box 5687; Q - 03, 06, 12, 16, 18, 20, -- AT - 4, 7 C - 2 auto - Allina Costume - Teyla - Wow - What a thick card!
Box 5306; Q - 01, 02, 02, 08, 10, 13, 19 AT - 5, 7 C - 4 auto - Beckett Costume - Melina - Also a really thick card! Fallen Hero H2 This card is SO nice!
2 complete base sets from each box plus one set missing between 4-7 cards, with 3-5 'spares'.
I'll give my in-depth thoughts on how GREAT this set is tomorrow wwhen i'm more awake!
2 base sets Quotable SA: 4,7, 9,14,15,18 Ancient Tech: AT2,AT4 Atlantis Crew: C3 Teyla Costume Card: Male Wraith Auto: Ari Cohen as Tyrus
Not great but good!
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October 01, 2005, 09:14 PM
danfink3
2 boxes
box 1: Dr. Weir costume Major Sheppard Auto Box 2: Mckat costume Ari Cohen auto
October 01, 2005, 11:56 PM
Silverback
Congrats on the good pulls!
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October 03, 2005, 08:46 PM
Larry C.
I recieve my Stargate Atlantis these past week end. Box # 5638/6000 Quotable: Q1,2,3,8,10,11,19 AT: AT2,9 Crew: C7 Custome: Teyla Auto: Melia McClure 2 base sets, 1 Set Minus 7 cards
Good box for me.
October 04, 2005, 07:49 AM
hammer
October 04, 2005, 11:48 AM
ScottSummers
AT1, AT9 Crew: C1 - Sheppard Costume: Ford Auto: Laura Mennell
Hvn't put together the base set yet, nor do I remember my Quotables.
October 04, 2005, 07:30 PM
john the hat
well I opened a box, didnt like any of it very much- sorry
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October 07, 2005, 12:46 AM
HIM
if anyone can help me out with these singles id greatly appreciate it!
OK, 2 case summary here there is no way I'm listing 24 boxes individually.
63 Card Base Sets 60+, almost every box made up 2 complete sets and I was averaging 5 sets in 2 boxes.
The Quotable Stargate Atlantis (1:6 packs) 6 sets of 20 + 31 extras
Ancient Technology (1:20 packs) 4 sets of 9 + 14 extras
Atlantis Crew (1:40 packs) 2 sets of 9 + 7 extras
Fallen Hero (1:480 packs) 2 sets of 2
Costumes
2 Male Wraith 1 Janus 1 Melia 4 Chaya Sar 3 Sora 2 Dr. Carson Beckett 1 Dr. Rodney McKay 3 Lt. Aiden Ford 4 Teyla Emmagan 2 Dr. Elizabeth Weir 1 Acastus Kolya
Autographs
1 Joe Flanigan as Major John Sheppard (Very Limited) 1 Paul McGillion as Dr. Carson Beckett (Very Limited) 1 Colm Meaney as Cowen (Limited) 4 David Nykl as Dr. Zelenka 2 Boyan Vukelic as Sgt. Stackhouse 1 Craig Veroni as Dr. Peter Grodin 4 Christopher Heyerdahl as Halling 2 Jana Mitsoula as Allina 2 Melia McClure as Melia 2 Laura Mennell as Sanir 4 Gildart Jackson as Janus 1 Ari Cohen as Tyrus
2 case card autos: Erin Chambers as Sora 1 2 case incentive auto: Robert Davi as Commander Kolya
Overall I really do like this set. The chase sets are well thought out and look great. I beat the odds on the Fallen Hero cards, which really shocked me, as did getting a full master set in 2 cases. Not my normal luck.
My only complaint with the set is the base card numbering. It needed to be either bolder or larger as the numbers fade into the card background. A bit difficult to sort, but overall a very minor point.
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Like to trade for some of your inserts if possible.
October 09, 2005, 10:47 AM
hammer
Nice breakdown Ed
October 09, 2005, 11:27 AM
Andrew David
Bought a box today.
Auto: Laura Mennel Costume: Teyla. (thick card swatch of a beige colour. Vertical ridge from top to bottom approx a quater inch wide with greeny stitching along the edge)
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October 09, 2005, 05:49 PM
El
4 Boxes:
Box #1904 Autograph: Jana Mitsoula Costume: Sora Quotable: Q1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 19 Ancient Tech: AT1, 9 Crew: C3
2 boxes + binder arrived safely with no customs to pay :-) Many thanks to Walt for the extra wrappers sent too
Box 1949 -------- 7 The Quotable Stargate Atlantis - Q3, Q4, Q6, Q12, Q16, Q18, Q20 2 Ancient Technology - AT3, AT8 1 Atlantis Crew - C7 0 Fallen Hero 1 Stargate Atlantis Costume Card - Chaya Sar 1 Autograph Card - Ari Cohen as Tyrus
Box 1950 -------- 6 The Quotable Stargate Atlantis - Q3, Q6, Q12, Q16, Q18, Q20 [ Very similar to the other box which was a neighbouring box ] 2 Ancient Technology - AT3, AT5 1 Atlantis Crew - C6 0 Fallen Hero 1 Stargate Atlantis Costume Card - Janus 1 Autograph Card - Christopher Heyerdahl as Halling
Nice cards but I really wish Rittenhouse could find a way to make the card number easy to see without being too intrusive
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