2001 Topps Marvel Legends Foil Hulk - Graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint

Set: 2001 Marvel Legends
Company: Topps
Type: Insert/Chase - Foil Parallel
Character: Hulk
Grading Company: BGS (Beckett Grading Services)
Grade: 9.5 Gem Mint
Status: Personal Collection

In 2001, Topps decided to venture back into issuing Marvel cards with their Marvel Legends set.  Although the cards were packaged in hobby and retail packs, only the foil parallels were found in the latter. The retail packs had limited distribution, making the foil cards highly collectible.  I was fortunate to find some in very good condition, like this Hulk, and had them graded by Beckett.  The corners are prone to denting and I have noticed rough edges on a lot of them.  I currently own 6 out of the 7 graded foil cards listed on Beckett's population report and all are graded 9.5 Gem Mint.  But I'm still searching for Spider-Man, Punisher, and Deadpool in good grading condition so if you have one of them, feel free to let me know if you're willing to sell or trade :)

1995 Marvel Masterpieces E-Motion Rogue - Graded GMA 10 Gem Mint

Set: 1995 Marvel Masterpieces
Company: Fleer
Type: Insert/Chase - E-Motion Parallel
Character: Rogue
Grading Company: GMA (GMA Grading)
Grade: Gem Mint 10
Status: For Sale

Following the footsteps of the 1994 Marvel Masterpieces set, Fleer released parallel cards for each base card in the 1995 set.  These E-Motion cards were printed on thicker stock and had the artist's signature stamped in gold foil.  Along the side of the card was an "emotion" that displayed a holo-flash effect.  E-Motion cards are among the more desirable inserts from the 90's and individual ungraded cards can easily start from $5.00.  Fleer inserted one E-Motion card per pack but unopened boxes now sell from $400-$500.  As you can see, gem mint quality E-Motion cards are not easy to come by.