As I conclude my blog series on every Cubs card from the 1980s, I realize there are still numerous sets from this period that I need to finish. The hostess cards from the 1970s and the early Cubs cards are particularly challenging and can be quite costly to acquire. After taking a 12-year hiatus, I'm thrilled to come back and explore some of the most intriguing elements of the Cubs card collecting history.
Today's post kicks off with Kellogg's, a well-known breakfast cereal brand that has a rich history of producing 3D baseball card sets. These cards were created by the Xograph Company from Irving, Texas, utilizing technology from Visual Panographics based in New York. In April 1970, Kellogg's launched a new series of 3D baseball cards, inspired in part by a test issue from Topps in 1968. This marked the beginning of a collection that would grow to include 14 annual sets, although the 1973 edition did not feature the 3D design.
Basic Features
The 1970 baseball cards were initially packaged in boxes of Corn Flakes, but in subsequent years, they also appeared in other specially labeled cereal boxes. With a total of 75 cards, the 1970 set stands as the largest collection ever issued by Kellogg’s. So, what makes these 3D baseball cards so special? Start with a cutout of a player, place a blurred background behind it, and then overlay a transparent plastic layer featuring ridges on top of the image.
Number of Cards
1970 Kellogg's has 75 cards which there are 5 great Cubs players Including 3 HOFs
Size of Cards
The size of the cards are approximately 2 1/4" by 3 1/2"
Chicago Cubs 1970 Kellogg's 3D Checklist
| Number |
Player |
| 31 |
Randy Hundley |
| 37 |
Billy Williams |
| 40 |
Ernie Banks |
| 42 |
Ron Santo |
| 43 |
Glenn Beckert |
back of the corn flakes box
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