The Most EXPENSIVE Marvel Trading Cards Set of the 90's | 1996 MARVEL MASTERPIECES

[@fisheattoast]

Crazy how I’m 38 years old and still love pulling out my X-men card binders that I’ve had since childhood. I wish I would have put more thought into completing sets when I was a kid, but I didn’t know much about collecting and completing sets, value and all. I still remember the sound and feeling of opening new packs and even the smell of new cards. Nostalgic for sure. Great vid, my dude and thanks for taking me back to simpler times.

[@drunkredninja]

i had this set as kids. we destroyed them cuz we threw our cards around like we were gambit.

[@RuggzNet]

Awesome

[@georgek5737]

worth it

[@seandoe3740]

Also did this

[@noquieropuerco]

This is both funny and sad at the same time.

[@johnvincentdantes3427]

Damn You Gambo

[@dcsportsmark4996]

The first Marvel Masterpieces always hold a special place in my heart.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

same

[@Shmyrk]

Same

[@bnferguson9827]

Me too!!!!

[@thelasvegaskid]

Do you think they will go up in price? The 1994 edition Holo foil is pretty cool, been looking at them.

[@TheMegatron673]

i actually still have those in my binder right now.

[@williamahyo7251]

Damn! I remember going to a card store and seeing the Marvel Masterpiece back in '92 and feel in love with the artwork. I bought boxes to complete the set, but my nephew got a hold of it and yeah.... got demolished. 😭😭😭

[@Joe_Friday]

Hopefully he got demolished in return 😄

[@iselect1012]

Love this! I had these in a binder & took them everywhere with me as a kid. Left them in my back pack at a boys & girls club & came back & someone stole them. Broke my heart as a kid. I would still have them till this day if that didn’t happen. Thanks for sharing brings back memories.

[@gloe9362]

In Carlsbad?

[@seminolewind158]

I saw who did it, it was a Latino kid.

[@tiredsentinel1724]

This take me back to the golden days of collecting. I love the Masterpiece Collections. Thanks!

[@mrdrewsomething]

1994 is completely painted by Greg & Tim Hildebrant, even the bonus cards! Gotta love Boris and Julie - thanks for sharing this.

[@musickislife1]

Worth at least 3× more today haha This is one of my favorite sets

[@davec2444]

Man this just brought back a TON of memories for me collecting these sets in the '90s. Now I want to collect them all over again!

[@jellyranger1706]

Dave C Same...let me know, Dave! We can trade duplicates old-school. 👍

[@highendtrends3508]

When I was a kid I was starting to collect this set as well, but once Jordan came back, RIP to the marvel sets.

[@adamdarrar121]

Dude that was me! 🤣 I saved all my lunch money and when he came back I said bye to marvel lol

[@siluxkhan6544]

This is so awesome. I used to collect comic cards when I was little. I haven't seen them in years!! I love this so much.

[@EivinSukoi]

1998 a kid sold me an entire album of 94's on Marvel cards, I kept them for my kids , they became hook on them bought lots of them , kept them in plastic , I still have them , pretty sure i have double sets . Now my kids are abroad serving , the album , and cards are still in my safe .

[@comiccollectionagency7581]

I love trading cards, a sealed box of those goes for like $1000 if you can find one

[@jrox1904]

1994 fleer ultra x-men was my favorite loved the variety of art work on does .

[@Trumanz]

FYI the 1994 set is paint by 2 brothers with the same style.

[@jimandrews89]

The Hildebrandts. I have this set. It's great.

[@Slim-Boss]

Impeccable timing on the video I just dug out my marvel masterpieces 94' and 95 marvel flair.

[@NFLDude56]

Those are some killer cards. When you covered the '92 set I picked up three boxes of the 2003 TMNT cards on ebay.

[@spaceasteroid6528]

My favorite was the 1994 Fleer Ultra X-Men base set.. This was my first time seeing this set though.

[@drok3333]

I still have those. I like the 94 Flairs as well. So much pop in the color

[@grailcollector713]

You could frame the double impact cards in a shadow box style frame with a mirror back to show the art on the back. Do a nice marvel logo on it to set it off , that will allow you to frame , display , and see both sides of the cards and not have to buy two sets.

[@Joe_Friday]

Would there be a way to setup the mirrors to where you're not looking at a reverse image? This sounds quite interesting.

[@Jmillz181]

3 best card art imo: wolverine in sewer, psylocke from double impact, and ghost rider card

[@ImperiusWREX]

Julia Carpenter Spider-Woman with red hair & b/w suit. Cool set thanks for sharing.

[@kmartnintendork]

Good score. 1996 was a turning point for Marvel with the bankruptcy. Many of the heroes who had their own titles wouldn’t be seen much for a few years. I got a lot of nostalgic feels looking at these with you, man. Thank you for sharing.

[@tygrus3495]

The cards from the Hildebrandt Brothers are amazing too. In my home town some guys picked only the female characters, so it was pretty hard to get these cards, Psylocke and Rogue, were the hardest ones (today we have internet and everything is happiness). Vallejo and Julie also created some of the art for the cards of Cybernary, some of them were also very appreciated for the collectors in the 90s. Besides Eternal Champions, Boris Vallejo also painted the art cover for Golden Axe II for Sega Genesis.

[@kelkel3201]

Very cool set but 93 was my favorite! Also the older ones w/ purple embroidery were cool! Even the wrestling cards and batman cards were awesome! Miss the best days ever! The Superman cards from the 90s were awesome too

[@biggdigg84]

I collected a lot of comic book cards when I was younger, but Marvel Masterpiece was always my favorite. I had most of this set. Beast is by far my favorite.

[@matthewlee9879]

Hey gem,I use to collect marvel trading cards in the 90s but over the years lost them due to moving constantly.however seeing the trade card collection brought back memories to me and I really enjoyed and appreciated it.

[@Girundy]

1994 Marvel Flair Set was my favorite.

[@CollectorZown]

Killer set. Man, brought me back.

[@batacewiz]

That set looks nice , I think the card set by the Hildebrandt brothers was far better!

[@lukeratliff7396]

I agree the hildabrant set was dope

[@snapboosterespana9515]

"Most sought-after TCGs from the 90s are worthless" *laughs in Magic*

[@almosthardlol]

If only I had stopped collecting marvel cards one year sooner while transitioning into mtg. Still have my 94' marvel masterpiece set which was my last collected before getting into mtg during 4th/ice age

[@ModeSOLOgaming]

I got the complete 94 set. The artwork is all over the place but i love it.

[@585totodamgood]

I have a nice set of both Marvel and DC cards not really sure they're worth but I also have a couple Superman Holograms I heard they're pretty sought-after.

[@jrvaughn9038]

I had no idea this was worth so much. I have all these plus Marvel Comic Card Series 1, 2, 3 & 4 (1990-93) in great condition. The bad news is that the Master Piece set isn't complete. It's missing a couple cards. Guess I'm on a mission now to find those cards, buy them & complete the set.

[@DirtCheapFU]

I miss my Marvel Masterpiece. I stole and traded for that set. Came home after basic training. What cards? What comic books?

[@doomchild6666]

90-92 was the sickest ...still got mine

[@ericvasquez161]

This is awesome! Just the other day I was cleaning and found an entire binder of Marvel Masterpiece cards from my childhood in mint condition. I must have 200 cards from 92-96.

[@strangerofthe2067]

I still have my complete first and second series in albums put away from when I was a kid. I absolutely love the Masterpieces series, and the first was my favorite.

[@frankievelasco1738]

I really liked collecting 95' Fleer Ultra Spider-Man trading cards. Still own em' n in a binder like that. Kinda wished it Marvel Vs. DC still was a thing.

[@Jmillz181]

My favorite set. Glad you made a video on it and got them.

[@nerdming]

Love your videos Gem! They really bring back my childhood memories. Slight correction though...the 94 masterpiece set were done by the Hildebrandt bros. So a consistent set as well.

[@knivezinsane1839]

wow... I remember collecting this set. crazy how much is cost, never knew. I have the full base set, and the full golden frame set. Also 4 of the double impact ones. I remember searching ebay some years ago to try and complete my double impact. Just didn't feel like spending that much.

[@cardflopper3307]

I recently dug out my boxed marvel cards. Have a few full sets of marvel universe series 199x and masterpieces '92. Sadly stopped collecting around 1994. I bought a pack of ultra-pro pages to insert the cards and look through them once again... Nice memories

[@robertaustin6302]

Loved this set as a kid and still do at 45. Classic stuff man!

[@jesterdelossantos]

Joe Jusko Marvel Masterpieces are timeless and so special to a lot of us. Always brings me back to when I was kid. I mean the smell alone of the 1992 set just brings it all back.

[@themonkeyhand]

I still love the old 90's X-men set, series 1. All Jim Lee art. For the $500 double cards get a double sided frame and rig some sort of sliding rack so you can flip it while wall-mounted.

[@lotsalube]

I bought a complete jim lee card set for $110 at the time. Still have it & still great after all this time despite how they have changed. Loved the marvel master peice series.

[@darkmagician8188]

So happy to see some cards on the channel

[@JSan-ek2np]

Man you always coming with that heat Gem! These are a blast from the past and hit the nostalgia factor big time! Thanks for the great content always. Keep it up!

[@merkalmadness8641]

damn! $800 thats commitment. Boris and julies art is iconic. its def a gem to have this set in your collection. Im still missing the checklist, portraits, and 5/6 double impacts.

[@trooper0155]

I had so many of these cards growing up. Thanks for sharing

[@06mrselfdestruct]

Awesome set bro, i have the 92 set too and always wondered why it was never worth that much money, over production killed a lot of collectibles in the 90's! My favorite two cards from the 92 set are Spider-man and Hulk

[@pankbot]

I never knew they came out with that set. I have the 92 set which were awesome!!! Man I wish they brought this series back.

[@briangmurray6367]

Very nice set of cards, I am envious. It’s funny that my favourite set is the 1996 Fleer Ultra X-Men: Wolverine set. This set was made into a comic, Wolverine 102.5 which I own graded 9.6 unsigned and raw (NM) signed comic. Funny thing, the comic cover is based on the Wolverine in 1996 Marvel Masterpieces card (No 93). I also have the promo vinyl ‘poster’ for the 1996 Fleer Ultra X-Men: Wolverine set called the Evolution of Wolverine which fits 12 cards framed on my wall.

[@VillainCollector1]

Definitely like the 92 set better. Growing up I had almost every set. Still love series 1, 2, and 3.

[@JEssig-cs3ne]

I literally just pulled this entire set out of a recycling bin

[@AleksIvic]

Can’t wait to see this framed! Such a sick purchase and worth every penny 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@steelbat54]

Nice set. Now I have to go look and see if I have that set. I was buying mostly shrink wrapped boxes of cards back then and just putting them away without opening them..

[@TomorrowSorrowReview]

I Still got mine! Sweet to.know they are cool AND sought after!

[@chronoxiong]

I remember seeing these cards when I was young. Such great artwork. Miss these times. Congrats on getting this set.

[@cormacmcgahon1021]

I've a similar spiderman collection same type folder too.. I it in Florida in the 90s still l9ve it

[@superproducercbiz]

Nice Boris is one of my favorite artists as well as Alex Ross which I believe he also has a marvel card set.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i dont thin alex ross does...if he does, i need it asap lol

[@superproducercbiz]

Look up Alex Ross - kingdom come trading card set. Thank me later lol

[@Briar27]

Beautiful set! Going to look killer framed with your other set. Look forward to seeing them side by side when you get it finished.

[@comicbookjoe3554]

Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell are amazing artists!!! Nice bro! 🔥🔥🔥

[@daymeinvanblocken3407]

Love the artwork. Thanks, Gem Mint.

[@billyray5232]

I miss collecting trading cards, had everything from Marvel to Star Wars, to the 1989 Batman, I even had Horror movie cards...

[@RTsunami23]

I picked up at a local flea market 2 Impel factory sealed in box Jim Lee X-men trading cards (1 box with Wolverine, the other with Magneto) if and when i have the time, I wanted to look into a double-sided frame for these cards, so I can appreciate both sides. Loved these 90s trading cards.

[@dantewaters84]

The 92 set is the best but I never even knew this even existed super dope

[@PinkDevilFish]

The 94 set was the Brothers Hildebrandt so it was pretty themed and consistent as well.

[@stephmbl]

I used to collect theses card like crazy ! Beautiful artwork

[@kaybrzy3367]

''that outfit is painted on" LOL

[@Benm701]

I mean he's not wrong.

[@JoeyJojoJrJr]

LOL, that's pretty much why I passed on MM96 even back when it was just $200 for the base set. I thought all the art looked so cheesy.

[@ColorfulDarknessHD]

This is such a dope set of cards 👀 Great Artwork!

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

collected all of the marvel card sets in the 90"s.....got them all binded up too .

[@alexd1685]

1994 Marvel Masterpieces was painted by the Hildebrandt brothers exclusively. It's a beautiful set, in my top 3 favourites

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Actually have an opportunity to interview one of the brothers

[@reijiriffic]

I didnt know these existed! Thank u for making a video on it.

[@tommyboi682]

Good stuff man! Keep up the great content

[@merkalmadness8641]

nice addition! Im with you, 92 and 96 are amazing sets with consistent art. I picked up the 96MM for $24 over 20 years ago and its crazy how much they can go for. But they are worth it.

[@thedeafgenius]

I loved the masterpiece issues that collected all the artwork. Really beautiful work and it did hook me further in as well.

[@guepardo8648]

I had these masterpieces back in 1993 ...that's an amazing set. Can't wait to receive my wolverine from then till now set.

[@jellyranger1706]

Different set than this, but my friend pulled an un-numbered Weapon X card when we were cracking packs from this era and I haven’t ever stopped coveting it. Loved this set too.

[@BeyondMe2]

Just saw your 92 framed and subbed. 2 mins ago. This is only set I didn’t complete (to include 2000’s). I stopped in 94-95ish. Soon as I got my license. Faves: 92>96>95>94>93 Current project 2023 : 96 MM

[@jeanmalo7173]

I like Boris' work as well, he did alot of Sci-fi paperback covers!

[@saintarchangel9547]

Yes!! 1992 MM by Joe Jusko is my all time favorite! I literally subscribed just because u said that 😂

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i have that set framed too

[@Lamesauce85]

I have a few of the 94 masterpieces, I have a full set of the Fleer Ultra 95 X-men set. I remember only buying the packs because they were all foil printed, then they had the smaller sets within the main set. They had the Wolverine timeline cards, Lethal Weapons rainbow foil set, Haunted X-Mansion holloween set, and the 3D embossed Alternate X set. Took me back to elementary school with this vid, had to bust out the old card album lol

[@mkentleckie]

No mention of the Tim and Greg Hildebrandt 1994 Set. I really enjoyed their work. 1996 is my missing set though. I was out of the country from 95 to 97. But I also started with 1992 and Joe Jusko.

[@gekiohshootingking]

I'm sure it may have already been posted but actually the 94' Masterpiece set had a dedicated artist base, the Hildebrandt bros, Greg and Tim

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yea but its still multiple artists...where as 92 was just Jusko and 96 just Boris & Julie

[@Newyorkmofo]

Ah this brings back some awesome memories!

[@HamsterK37]

@@Newyorkmofo Greg AND Tim = 2 Boris AND Julie = 1 🤔🤔

[@HamsterK37]

@@GemMintCollectibles Greg AND Tim = 2 Boris AND Julie = 1 🤔🤔

[@mike6526]

Damn brother! I'm def jelly! Congrats!!

[@fedenciogonzalezjr9051]

I thought 1991 and 1992 was the best art work in the masterpiece sets. I have the first two sets and only half of the 1996 soon I'll have it all lol good video brother brings back memories.

[@johnwayneasgenghiskhan4699]

The 1994 set was by the Hildebrandt Brothers, so it was overall very consistent as was the 1992 set.

[@danimexcetera2194]

ANYONE WATCHING THIS 2021???

[@ChrisP58]

Now this brings back memories. I was into sports trading cards and a comic fan so these were a natural transition for me. Even had the marvel ones where they were putting the characters into Halloween costumes. Lol I was a mark and proud.

[@dyingbreed5386]

I had no idea these were worth anything. I don't have the full set but I think I have 1 or 2 uncut sheets from that year floating around... And the 92's were by far my favorite series. I have at least 2 sets with the specials.

[@jasonhicks800]

I will have to look and see which series I have then. I remember getting the series one year and thought they were cool and collected the subsequent years. Not sure if I have complete sets or not as I want to say I was missing some cards b/c I left spots in the binder sleeves blank. I could have been the special inserts or limited cards that I was missing. Some of these cards do look very familiar.

[@UNCANNYGEORGE]

Very cool!!! Still love Marvel Masterpieces, I pick these up whenever I find them!!!

[@jlasiter042178]

Can you show the framed 92 set and how you displayed it?

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Boris is one of my favorite fantasy artists...had no idea he was married to Julie Bell tho! Awesome video review 😎👍

[@peloneretana5924]

That's cool I got a bunch of those master piece card in a binder with signatures on them

[@Clappincardboard]

Awesome video! Jealous. Very cool set that is super rare for sure!

[@ExecutionerO]

Great lookin set. So nostalgic. I missed out on this set but was in deep on the first few sets of marvel masterpieces. Loved how real they looked and a great way to learn about the characters.

[@AdrianLopezpuntocom]

Very nice collection! I still have some from back in the day. BTW, when you comment about the anatomy on some of the cards, let me tell you that Vallejo always uses pictures for reference, many times of his and Julie Bell's bodies, as they are/were both bodybuilders. :)

[@estevanramirez6092]

That is a sick set 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼