UD Authenticated - Upper Deck's Premium Sports Holiday Gifts for Finicky Fans

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Kobe, Tiger, Bush and Tomlinson Highlight Athlete Action Figure,
Autographed Jersey, Unique 3-D Offerings

CARLSBAD, Calif. – (October 31, 2007) – Any great point guard or quarterback will tell you: it's better to give than receive.


The mark of their athletic altruism, it's now the comeback cry of veteran gift givers this holiday season, who -- after years of pitiful presents -- have finally found that ultimate, high-end sports offering for the finicky fan in their family.



The source for scoring these goods: Upper Deck. Those premium products that will begin to collect compliments, not dust: athlete action figures, autographed jerseys and shoes from the best players in their respective sport -- Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Reggie Bush and LaDainian Tomlinson



“Upper Deck works with the best athletes in the world to bring world class products to consumers every day, especially during the Holidays,” said Tim Muret, Vice President of Upper Deck Authenticated. “We have a whole array of unique limited-edition authentic sports memorabilia for the casual fan to the guy who wears body paint on game day.”



ALL-STAR VINYL FIGURES ($74.99)

Reggie Bush and LaDainian Tomlinson headline Upper Deck's limited-edition urban vinyl action figure offerings this December, 11-inch characters of these NFLers based on stylized realism found in comic-book art.



L.T.’s action figure features, an intense glare staring down an unfortunate defense trying to keep him from scoring yet another touch down. Bush's highlights his chiseled physique, manicured sideburns and earring bling -- with the Saints star positioned in a Heisman-like stiff-arm stance.



Available in a variety of home, road, and retro jerseys, these highly sought-after collectibles are available now at UD Sports | All Star Vinyls. Each figure is limited from only 250 to 1,5000 each depending on the jersey edition.



JERSEY ARCHIVES ($1,099-1,899)

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan rewrote the record books. So, why not display their unis in a *novel* way? Like a CD box set, these autographed jerseys -- which come folded in book form -- feature lushly inscribed gold liner notes on their greatest accomplishments.



For Kobe it's his 50-point scoring streak for the 2006-07 season; for Jordan, it's a recap of his 1987 slam-dunk title.



Each comes with a certificate of authenticity. The Kobe Jersey Archive ($1,099) is limited to 24, while there will be 230 of the Jordan boxed jerseys ($1,899). Currently available at - Upper Deck Store.



BREAKING THROUGH ($999-2,999)

Upper Deck's Breaking Through series features prints of top athletes -- but with a twist. As they dunk, throw a spiral or turn a double play, the ball heads out of their two-dimensional world and into that of the everyday fan, letting them climb in and be part of the action. Realistically embedded into the glassed frame is a half basketball, football or baseball.



Upper Deck's featured athletes this season are Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Albert Pujols and Tiger Woods. MJ's Breaking Through is a new 3-D twist on the classic Nike "Wings" poster from the mid-'80s, with the then-rookie spreading his arms out wide, palming a ball. "No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings," reads the William Blake quote at the poster's bottom.