Non-Sport Update (NSU) is once again producing a variant issue for this year’s Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo to be held September 9-12 at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, IL. NSU has produced two previous Star Wars variant issues and with this being the 10th Anniversary Chicagoland Show, we have something really fantastic planned – the inclusion of the very first Star Wars costume card!

Each copy will contain a one of a kind and first of its kind, Star Wars costume card, produced by Topps exclusively for the issue. The card features authentic “Ewok fur” provided by The Prop Store (check out their website at propstore.com for over 4,000 original movie props and costumes). Only 300 copies of this magazine and costume card will be sold. This will be the most limited Non-Sport Update variant issue ever produced and with this incredible card inside, copies will definitely sell out. Each card will be sequentially-numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

This year’s Star Wars variant cover & trading card will feature a stunning piece of original art from fan-favorite Mark McHaley. The magazine cover and card are produced under authorization of Lucasfilm Ltd.

Non-Sport Update will be donating 50% of the net proceeds from the sale of this issue to the Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo charity of choice – The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation (www.treasurechest.org). The cover price will be $19.99.

A great cover, a great card, and a great cause, all at a bargain rate. What more could you ask for?

Copies of this issue will premier at the show. Non-Sport Update is now taking orders for copies to be picked-up at the show. Doing so will save you all shipping costs. We urge you to place an order to ensure that you receive a copy as we do expect the issue to sell out. We realize that the demand is quite high for this issue; therefore, we are offering the opportunity for you to pre-order. Note: there is a limit of three copies per household. So, please order yours now to avoid missing such a monumental issue! Beckett Grading Services will offer exclusive special pricing on grading and encapsulation for this card at the show. Felix Silla, the “Flying Ewok,” will be on hand for autograph sessions (please note that Mr. Silla charges for his autograph).

Non-Sport Update is also now taking orders for copies to be mailed to those collectors who are not able to attend the show. Only a small portion will be sold this way and priority will be given to pre-orders and those attending the show.

For more information about the 10th Annual Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo, please visit us online at www.nonsportcardexpo.com. To preorder a copy of this year’s variant, go to www.nonsportupdate.com/2010cece


Above mock-up cover uses Mark McHaley’s preliminary art and will change before final printing.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: H_Toser,

Ordered mine, many thanks Harris and all at NSU and Topps

Quick question: I am trying to order 2 copies and I am wondering if you do any sort of combined shipping, or is it $10.00 per copy?

We have had to make some adjustments on this particular issue. These are not our standard shipping rates for our regular issues. Since the Chicagoland variant will include the costume card and carries a higher cover price, we've had to adjust the shipping for it. The card will be very think (approximately 1/4 of an inch) and will require specially handling and packaging to ensure they are not damaged in shipping. So yes, and unfortunately, the cost per issue are $5/$7/$10 to U.S./Canada/Overseas per copy. I am sorry about this.

Hey why be sorry about it it's nice that you are offering it at all to non-attendees.

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A costume card Plus Mark McHaley art! Awesome news!
Got mine ordered!

Ordered mine, Thanks!

Dunnit

Hi Harris just ordered 2 of them bad boys cant wait to see the look on lyns face when she gets a real skinned ewok lol

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Ordered mine, I can not wait...

Hi Harris. I just ordered mine. I just wish i could pick it up in person. I have never been to the chicago show, maybe next year. Looking forward to this issue and card. Great job!

I just placed my order to be picked up at the show. Looking forward to it!

I ordered mine. I just couldn't pass up the chance to feel Ewok fur. A ticket to Endor would have cost too much.

EWOKS!!!!

Just placed my order.

We are now sold out of copies that we were pre-selling to those unable to make the show. We will have copies for those attending the show, however. And if you will be coming to the show and would like to pre-purchase your copy to ensure you'll have one once you get there, you may do so here.

If copies remain unsold after the show, we'll place those for sale on the NSU Online Store page.

Thanks everyone for your overwhelming support!

whoa
These went quick, glad I got in early.

Gah! I missed this!

If anyone is going to the show and can pick me up 1 PLEASE email me! I'll happily work something out with you!

Wow!
I'm glad I got my order in earlier today!