The Panini Select NFL 2023 checklist offers collectors a tiered base set structure, a wide array of parallels, and various insert, autograph, and memorabilia cards.
Base Set
The core of the Select checklist is its multi-tiered base set, typically featuring different levels of rarity and design:
- Concourse: The most common tier, forming the foundation of the base set.
- Premier Level: A step up in rarity from Concourse, often with a distinct design.
- Club Level: Generally scarcer than Premier Level, featuring key players.
- Field Level: Typically the rarest of the base tiers, highly sought after by collectors.
Each tier includes rookies, veterans, and retired legends.
Parallels
Select is renowned for its extensive parallel lineup. For 2023, expect a spectrum of Prizm parallels across all base set tiers, including but not limited to:
- Silver Prizm
- Tri-Color Prizm
- Zebra Prizm
- Numerous color Prizms (e.g., Blue, Red, Green, Gold, Black), often serial-numbered to various print runs.
- Die-Cut Parallels (e.g., Tie-Dye, Gold Disco, Black Disco)
Inserts
A variety of insert sets are included, focusing on different aspects of the game and player highlights. Common insert themes often include:
- Phenomenon: Highlighting standout rookie performances.
- Sensations: Featuring exciting young stars.
- Snapshots: Capturing iconic moments.
- Color Wheel: A visually striking, often rare, insert.
- Starcade: Showcasing top-tier talent.
Many inserts will also have their own parallel versions.
Autographs
Autographed cards are a major draw. Key autograph subsets generally include:
- Rookie Signatures: On-card or sticker autographs from the 2023 rookie class, often with Prizm parallels.
- Select Signatures: Featuring veteran and retired player autographs.
- Jumbo Rookie Signature Swatches: Combining rookie autographs with oversized memorabilia pieces.
- Prime Selections Signatures: Premium autograph cards.
Memorabilia Cards
Memorabilia cards feature game-used or player-worn material. Look for:
- Jumbo Rookie Swatches: Featuring oversized pieces of memorabilia from rookies.
- Select Swatches: Memorabilia cards of veteran players.
- Sparks: Often featuring dynamic player imagery with memorabilia.
- Various Prime and Patch versions of memorabilia cards, typically with lower serial numbering and more premium material.
Note: Specific player names, card numbers, and the full extent of parallel and insert variations are detailed in the official Panini checklist once released. This overview covers the typical structure and highly anticipated components of a Panini Select NFL release.
