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Images from our collectables shows in Victoria
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Images from our collectables shows in New South Wales
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The second show in 2011 held at the Williamstown Senior Citizens culminated in 'Part 2' of the 1980 Richmond Premiership stars, with Merv Keane and Barry Rawlings in attendance. The second card featuring 3 of Tigers 1980 Premiership stars was released with a special tribute to the late Terry Smith. Attendees were also presented with a complimentary 'entry' card Dale Weight Sketch upon arrival at the show.
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The annual show at Leichardt Town Hall continues to grow every year and this year was no exception with a star-studded lineup featuring Inaugural State of Origin captains Tommy Raudonikis and Arthur Beetson.
Both former players wooed the crowd of people with some great stories and many people were fortunate have a photo with these all time legends on the day.
Cards released on the day included a special Tommy Raudonikis Wests Legend Card numbered to 50, which was available to be signed on the day. A unique 'Newtown Enforcer' card, available through dealers on the day, and a jumbo portrait card of Arthur Beetson which was also available to be signed on the day.
The big-ticket card on the day that many people sought was the dual-signed card numbered to only 31, to commemorate the State of Origin Anniversary with Arthur Beetson and Tommy Raudonikis.
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NSW's first guest appearance was nothing of superb with South Sydney Rabbitohs legend, Bob McCarthy along with current South Sydney team mates Roy Asotasi, Issaac Luke, Dave Taylor & Rhys Wesser all appearing. Collectors were in for a real treat with 4 exclusive APCS collectables available on the day. These included the Bob McCarthy Legend Card x/50, Triple Teammates card and Fan Favourite card of Rhys Wesser. The surprise release was the McCarthy Jumbo 8x10 card, which sold out within a few minutes of the show opening.
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Travis Colyer from Essendon, and Patick Rose, of the Port Melbourne Borough Football Club were welcomed as guests for first show APCS show in 2011 and was well-attended by patrons.
Travis Colyer was featured on a 'Future Star' individually-numbered card released on the day, while Patrick Rose and Wayde Skipper were featured on a Borough Recruits Card numbered to only xx/50.
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Following the week at Leichardt, Williamstown Senior Citizens Centre had a record attendance as collectors, flocked to meet three members of the 1980 VFL Premiership Richmond Tigers team in Dale Weightman, Michael Roach and Geoff Raines.
The 2010 APCS 1980 Richmond Premiership Stars card was exclusively available on the day and signed by the players, individually-numbered to only 80. |
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One of the biggest and most anticipated shows yet!
The lineup of past and present rugby league greats at Leichardt Town Hall on the 11th July 2010 was unprecedented. The lineup included Immortals John Raper and Graeme Langlands, St George legend Norm Provan and current superstar, Jamie Soward.
The special cards available on the day featured all players, including one of the most limited cards ever made called the Triple Immortals Signature which featured John Raper, Reg Gasnier and Graeme Langlands, individually-numbered out of 35. Norm Provan was featured on his own called the 'Tower of Power', whilst Jamie Soward along with Langlands was featured on dual signature card called the 'Time Warp'. |
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The first show for Australia's Premier Collectables Show held in NSW in 2010. A venue was selected in the heart of Bankstown at the Revesby Workers' Club. Anticipation was high with collectors arriving early in the morning at the new venue eager to obtain the exclusive 2010 APCS Record Breakers Canterbury Crucibles card featuring Canterbury captain Andrew Ryan and hard-nut David Stagg. Attendees also received a special APCS Header card featuring the 2010 Show dates and card of Canterbury NRL player, Corey Payne.
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The first show for Australia's Premier Collectables Show held in 2010. This show in Melbourne was held at a new venue at the Senior Citizens' Centre in the bayside western suburb of Williamstown. Special guests included 1982 VFL Carlton Blues premiership players Wayne Johnston and Jimmy Buckley. Australian actress Kate Kendall was also scheduled to attend, but had to pull out just prior to the event. However, Kate still featured in her very own card which was given away to attendees.
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One the best attended shows so far in Melbourne, held at Maribyrnong RSL, Sunday 30th August. A number of regular and new dealers displayed their wares to attendees. Most collectors who visited were happy with their pickups on the day, ease of parking, and affordable admission fees. Glenda's Coffee's did a fantastic job of keeping dealers charged up with beverages and snacks!
Woofer, from the Western Bulldogs did a cameo appearance to the delight of many!
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One of the biggest shows for Australia's Premier Collectables Show in NSW to date! This show had Balmain Golden Legends Paul Sironen, Wayne Pearce and Ben Elias as special guest on the day.
Each person who attended were given a complimentary Wayne Pearce card upon entry, numbered to only 300.
The major highlight of the show was for attendees to purchase the very first triple signature Rugby League in history featuring the three legends, with each individually-numbered to only 89, of which all SOLD OUT within approximately 1 hour.
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This show featured two premiership stars, James Manson from the 1990 Collingwood Premiership side and Anthony Rock from the 1996 North Melbourne Kangaroos Premiership side. These former players appeared at the 2nd Melbourne APCS held at the Maribyrnong RSL on Sunday, 17th May 2009.
Proudly Sponsored by -
Southern Hemisphere Cards & Footycards.com.au & INSIDE FOOTBALL
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Sunday, 29th March 2009
"2009 AFL Season Footy Kick-Off"
Maribyrnong RSL – 56 Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong, VIC - 9am - 2pm Proudly Sponsored by -
Southern Hemisphere Cards & Footycards.com.au
This show will be football-focused and provides football fans with the chance to stock up on footy collectables, including the new 2009 releases!
Special guests on the day included current Port Melbourne coach, and Hawthorn Hawks premiership player Gary Ayres, Sam Pleming and Bart Mill from the Port Melbourne Borough. Upon entry attendees had the opportunity to receive a 3-card set serially-numbered with 300 cards produced, featuring a header/logo card, Gary Ayres and Sam Pleming.
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Held at the Annandale Hotel, NSW on 26th October 2008.
This show was highlighted by special guest appearance and chance for attendees to meet NRL great Laurie Daley.
With each full-price admission, attendees were given a complimentary Laurie Daley card, one of 3 different ones produced on the day, individually-numbered of 250.
For the ultimate collector, a special Laurie Daley jumbo card was available for purchase from the Footycards.com.au stand. Only 100 produced and when bought, gave the collector a priority autograph ticket to have the card personally signed.
A variety of dealers were in attendance with a variety of sport and non-sports cards and collectables.
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