KISS Collector Cards Series I by Cornerstone - 1997/1998

Cornerstone KISS: I'm not a huge KISS fan but I do like their music and story.  This card shows the band members in their outfits that helped make them famous.  It also scared many of our parents back in the day while captivating young minds.

Gene Simmons famously blew fire on stage and was also known for what seemed to be a long tongue.  That and his playing and singing.  

KISStory cards make up the bulk of the set with a write-up on the backs of each.  Interesting information, most of which I've never seen before.

My favorite songs from the band are Domino, Rock and Roll All Nite, Heaven's on Fire, and God Gave Rock & Roll to You II.  Probably not the classics many prefer.  I have their Alive III album and it gets played a fair amount.

Speaking of the Alive albums, Alive II shows up here on one of the subsets named Discography.

KISS was something.  While the music may not go down as historic works of art, they were more than their music.  They were a complete act in that they put on a show that gets you listening and to their concerts as much as the music itself.  These were fun and I enjoy looking back at band cards.   This Ace Frehley was my foil card.  Sadly, he passed at the age of 74 in October.

BREAKDOWN:
9 – Total Cards
1 – Foil
1 – Discography

1999 Cornerstone Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Trading Cards

This 1999 Cornerstone Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me pack was part of the eBay purchase from seller Bob Rewak.  This is the last of the five non-sport packs I purchased from him but I'm sure I'll be back for more soon.  Here's a link to his eBay store.  I love the Austin Powers movies so this was a no brainer.  And who doesn't love Mini-Me?

      The card fronts feature screen shots from the movie and a small logo which works.  It really lets you enjoy the photos.

After opening the pack I really wanted to watch the movies again.  They are so much fun.  

A simple write up on the back helps set the scene for the photo on the front.  Nothing too special but I do like that it is more than a one or two sentence synopsis with little substance.  With this you really can get a sense of what is going on in the scene from the front of the cards.

Not sure I'd search out this set but they are very cheap so who knows.  I thought this was a fun pack and I'm glad I picked it up.

BREAKDOWN:

8 – Total Cards
1 – Duplicate