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Pro Set Desert Storm Trading Card Pack
Pro Set Desert Storm Trading Card Pack
Pro Set Desert Storm Trading Card Pack
Pro Set Desert Storm Trading Card Pack
Pro Set Desert Storm Trading Card Pack
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bought these for my bf!! he loved them, the cards r super high quality and interesting
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2025-12-05
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Came quick and undamaged would order again!
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2025-12-27
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Great set love these cards
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2026-01-31
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Bought as a gift for a friend who collects cards. We pulled a Christianity card, absolutely LEGENDARY 10/10
2025-08-22
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Packs were not protected in shipping, the corners were damaged because of this
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2025-08-15
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Got the Tomcat and Hornet, but no Saddam rookie :(
2025-07-23
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Arrived earlier than expected in amazing condition with a free AP sticker included. 100% would purchase again
2025-07-23
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Solid got what I paid for, can't ask for much more.
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2025-07-21
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Great for history buffs, a must-have for military enthusiasts like myself !
2025-07-10
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Sadly did not get the Sadam rookie card, but I did get a couple of planes and thats just as good in my opinion.
2024-07-14
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Cool little pack of card to buy on the side. Fun way to revisit nostalgia for a war we were too young to fight in. Also got the man himself ****
2024-07-11
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Awesome bit of nostalgia. Pulled a Maggie and Gorbechav rookie card. I'd buy more.
2024-07-09
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Love the cards! Pretty neat, unfortunately you have to rip the plastic to get into it unlike the topps cards
2024-07-07
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Got 3 packs and they all look brand new. very nice!
2024-02-28
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Got a **** Cheney, it ain’t no Hussein but I’ll take it, thanks AP
2024-02-11
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Didn't pull the saddam hussein rookie card but someday these will be worth billions. My grandson is gonna ask for some money and I'll give him the **** Cheney card and tell him "go on and buy a space shuttle"
2024-02-02
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5 stars for the quality of cards and being a cool piece of history. 1 star for no Stormin Norman Rookie Card.
2024-02-02
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Pulled an a10 warthog from a pack so automatically gets 5/5 for that alone, still searchin for saddam tho. For real tho, made like 5 orders in like 2 months and ended up happier with each order placed, keep up the good work my dudes 👍
2023-12-23
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Pulled a minty Saddam Hussein Rookie Card!!! Gotta get this bad boy graded ASAP!
2023-12-12
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First pull was George Bush Sr. Traded a tent city for an F-14. Make if that what you will
2023-12-05
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The Pro Set trading card decks were sold during and after Operation Desert Storm. They feature anything from prominent leaders such as President George Bush and Saddam Hussein or weapons systems like the Stinger missile and F-16. 
Made in the USA. Most made in 1991-92.
Each pack comes with ten randomized trading cards.
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We got Topps and Pro Set trading cards at AP! In 1991, as the Gulf War dominated global headlines, trading card companies like Topps and Pro Set responded to a surge in American patriotism by releasing Desert Storm trading cards that blended education, collectibility, and national pride. Topps issued three series—Coalition for Peace, Victory Series, and Homecoming Edition—totaling 264 cards and 44 stickers. These featured brown camouflage borders and varied caption box colors to distinguish each series, showcasing figures like President George H.W. Bush, General Norman Schwarzkopf, and Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, alongside military hardware such as the M1 Abrams tank and F-117A Stealth Fighter. Sticker inserts included flags, slogans, and mission logos aimed at younger audiences. Meanwhile, Pro Set launched an ambitious 250-card set with broader coverage, including world leaders, combat scenes, and full-card-width graphics of military equipment and coalition forces. While the cards were widely popular and served as patriotic educational tools, they also drew criticism for commercializing an active conflict. Today, they’re seen less as valuable collectibles and more as nostalgic cultural artifacts that reflect a unique moment where war, media, and marketing intersected.
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Desert Storm trading cards were a notable pop culture phenomenon from the early 1990s, reflecting a unique intersection of military history, media, and collectible trends. Here’s a detailed look into their origin, content, and legacy: ⸻ 🪖 Background & Origin In early 1991, during the Gulf War (codenamed Operation Desert Storm), trading card companies saw an opportunity to capitalize on the patriotic fervor and intense public interest in the conflict. Among the first and most well-known producers was Topps, a company famous for baseball and pop culture cards. 	•	Release Year: 1991 	•	Main Producer: Topps (also Pro Set and other smaller companies) 	•	Purpose: Meant to inform, educate, and commemorate the U.S.-led coalition forces’ campaign to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. ⸻ 📦 Card Sets and Content The cards were sold in packs (similar to sports trading cards) and featured a range of subjects: 	•	Military Leaders: Generals like Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell 	•	Political Figures: President George H.W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and others 	•	Allied Nations: Information about countries participating in the coalition 	•	Weapons & Vehicles: Tanks (e.g., M1 Abrams), aircraft (e.g., F-117 Nighthawk), missiles (e.g., Patriot), and ships 	•	Military Units: Specific branches and elite forces 	•	Patriotic Imagery: Flags, mission logos, and morale-boosting slogans Each card had an image on the front and educational or statistical text on the back. ⸻ 💬 Public Reaction and Legacy 	•	Popularity: The cards were extremely popular at the time, especially among kids and collectors. Schools even debated their appropriateness. 	•	Criticism: Some viewed them as glorifying war or being distastefully commercial. Critics likened them to “baseball cards for war,” trivializing a deadly conflict. 	•	Collectibility Today: While they were mass-produced and not especially valuable monetarily, complete sets in mint condition have some nostalgic and educational interest. ⸻ 🧾 Notable Sets 	•	Topps Operation Desert Storm (Series I & II) 	•	Included 88–100 cards per series 	•	Featured glossy fronts, patriotic borders, and logos 	•	Pro Set Desert Storm 	•	Higher production values 	•	Some cards had gold foil or holographic elements ⸻ 📈 Cultural Significance Desert Storm cards remain a vivid example of how American pop culture can reflect — and sometimes commodify — real-time military events. They represent a mix of patriot. #trading #cards #tradingcards #desertstorm #history #military #interesting #past #topps #culture
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Desert Storm trading cards, released in early 1991 during the Gulf War, became a patriotic pop culture hit. Produced by companies like Topps and Pro Set, they featured military leaders, political figures, weapons, vehicles, and allied nations, combining glossy visuals with educational content. Popular among kids and collectors, the cards sparked both enthusiasm and criticism, some praised their educational value, while others saw them as trivializing war. Though mass produced and low in monetary value today, they remain a nostalgic symbol of a unique intersection between American culture, conflict, and commerce.
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Have you ever sent in Desert Storm cards to get PSA gradings? How do you think we did? Got these, both Topps & Pro Set cards, in stock at AP.
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Desert Storm trading cards, released in early 1991 during the Gulf War, became a patriotic pop culture hit. Produced by companies like Topps and Pro Set, they featured military leaders, political figures, weapons, vehicles, and allied nations, combining glossy visuals with educational content. Popular among kids and collectors, the cards sparked both enthusiasm and criticism—some praised their educational value, while others saw them as trivializing war. Though mass-produced and low in monetary value today, they remain a nostalgic symbol of a unique intersection between American culture, conflict, and commerce.
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Pro Set’s Desert Storm trading cards were released in 1991 as part of a wave of patriotic and topical card sets. This wasn’t about athletes or baseball — instead, each card captured real people, weapons, and events from the Gulf War, aiming to make history collectible. The full set spanned 250 cards, with each pack delivering ten surprises, from leaders like Bush and Hussein to tanks and missile systems. What made this set stand out was the ambition behind it: Pro Set pledged to donate proceeds (or up to $1 million) to children of Desert Storm veterans, positioning the series as both commercial and philanthropic. Over time, these cards have become nostalgic keepsakes, sparking debate about turning war into a collectible. Collectors today look for mint condition cards and sealed packs — these cards now serve as snapshots of early ’90s America, mixing pop culture, memory, and conflict.
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The Pro Set trading card decks were sold during and after Operation Desert Storm. They feature anything from prominent leaders such as President George Bush and Saddam Hussein or weapons systems like the Stinger missile and F-16.  AND DICK CHENEY!
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Who's getting the Saddam Hussein Rookie Card? If you find one plz tag us. NOW IN STOCK AT AP & the TikTok shop!
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