Distribution[]
Base Set[]
Parallel Sets[]
Insert Sets[]
Absolutely Ink[]
This 59 card set features sticker autographs of some of the top players in the game and rising stars. The set was inserted into packs at a rate of 1:22 hobby and 1:36 retail. According to Donruss, many of the cards were printed in far fewer numbers than the others although none are serial numbered. The set was partially paralleled with a Gold set (serial numered to 25) and a Number set (serial numbered to the player's uniform number).
Signing Bonus[]
Team Quads[]
Team Tandems[]
This 40-card set features pairs of players from the same team who make major impact on their team's performance. No historical players were included. The base level set were inserted at a stated rate of 1:12 hobby packs and 1:36 retail. The set was fully paralleled in a Spectrum set and a Gold set.
All 40 cards were also paralleled with a Game Used Materials set and a Gold Materials set (prime patch pieces). Some of the base level Materials cards had published print runs, while other did not. The Gold set were all serial numbered to 50.
Tools of the Trade[]
This 95 card set features some of the top players in the game and their "Tools of the Trade". The set is paralleled with a Gold set and a game used set. The Game Used cards were some of the first in the hobby to feature multiple equipment pieces on each card and also moved beyond the jersey swatches and bat chips. Materials used included fielding gloves, shin guards, and even the metal bars from a catcher's mask.
See Also[]
- 2002 Absolute Memorabilia Promo
- 2002 Absolute Memorabilia Chicago National
- Example Box Breaks
| 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 |
| Insert Sets |
| Tools Of The Trade - Absolutely Ink - Signing Bonus - Team Tandems - Team Trio |