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<\/a><\/a>\"\"<\/a>[ENGLISH] Fans of NBC’s hit series \u00ab\u00a0Heroes\u00a0\u00bb now have one more way to enjoy their favorite show as NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music & Consumer Products Group debuts the first set of collectible trading cards from renowned trading card company Topps. Ninety cards are featured in the first set, which focuses on characters and scenes from the first season of the show. The initial card set includes original cast autographs from Jack Coleman (\u00ab\u00a0H.R.G.\u00a0\u00bb), Noah\u00a0Gray-Cabey (\u00ab\u00a0Micah\u00a0Sanders\u00a0\u00bb), Greg Grunberg (\u00ab\u00a0Matt Parkman\u00a0\u00bb), James Kyson Lee (\u00ab\u00a0Ando Masahashi\u00a0\u00bb), Masi Oka (\u00ab\u00a0Hiro Nakamura\u00a0\u00bb), Hayden Panettiere (\u00ab\u00a0Claire Bennet\u00a0\u00bb), Adrian Pasdar (\u00ab\u00a0Nathan Petrelli\u00a0\u00bb), Sendhil Ramamurthy (\u00ab\u00a0Mohinder Suresh\u00a0\u00bb), Zachary Quinto (\u00ab\u00a0Sylar\u00a0\u00bb) and Milo Ventimiglia (\u00ab\u00a0Peter Petrelli\u00a0\u00bb).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Additional features include special foil cards; flip motion cards that depict \u00ab\u00a0before\u00a0\u00bb and \u00ab\u00a0after,\u00a0\u00bb as characters morph; memorabilia cards that contain a swatch of actual \u00ab\u00a0Heroes\u00a0\u00bb costume material; one-of-a-kind original sketch cards from \u00ab\u00a0Heroes\u00a0\u00bb illustrators, including Tim Sale; and, select episodic imagery from the show. \u00ab\u00a0Topps has done a first-rate job showcasing ‘Heroes’ with these unique collectible cards,\u00a0\u00bb said NBC Universal Senior Vice President Kim Niemi. \u00ab\u00a0With the autographs and bits of costume, these cards give the fans an actual piece of the show and we look forward to introducing more in the months to come.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0The fervent ‘Heroes’ fan base and the show’s compelling on-air visuals are powerful trading-card ingredients,\u00a0\u00bb said Ira Friedman, Topps Vice President, Publishing. \u00ab\u00a0Add the engaging storylines and multi-seasonal episodes to the mix and ‘Heroes’ has the potential to become a major mainstay in the collectible card category.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The second set of \u00ab\u00a0Heroes\u00a0\u00bb trading cards will hit stores in July and will include original autographs from cast members David Anders (\u00ab\u00a0Adam Monroe\u00a0\u00bb), Dana Davis (\u00ab\u00a0Monica Dawson\u00a0\u00bb), Ali Larter (\u00ab\u00a0Niki Sanders\u00a0\u00bb), James Kyson Lee (\u00ab\u00a0Ando Masahashi\u00a0\u00bb) and Cristine Rose (\u00ab\u00a0Angela Petrelli\u00a0\u00bb) as well as Ashley Crow (\u00ab\u00a0Sandra Bennet\u00a0\u00bb), Nicholas D’Agosto (\u00ab\u00a0West Rosen\u00a0\u00bb), Jimmy Jean-Louis (\u00ab\u00a0The Haitian\u00a0\u00bb), Adair Tishler (\u00ab\u00a0Molly Walker\u00a0\u00bb) and Stephen Tobolowsky (\u00ab\u00a0Bob Bishop\u00a0\u00bb). In addition to dazzling new selections of sketch artwork, the second set of \u00ab\u00a0Heroes\u00a0\u00bb collectible cards will feature costume pieces from characters including \u00ab\u00a0Claire Bennet\u00a0\u00bb (portrayed by Hayden Panettiere), \u00ab\u00a0Elle Bishop\u00a0\u00bb (portrayed by Kristen Bell), \u00ab\u00a0Monica Dawson\u00a0\u00bb (portrayed by Dana Davis), \u00ab\u00a0Peter Petrelli\u00a0\u00bb (portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia) and \u00ab\u00a0West Rosen\u00a0\u00bb (portrayed by Nicholas D’Agosto).<\/p>\n

The cards come in packs of seven cards and are also available in special \u00ab\u00a0hobby box\u00a0\u00bb sets, which include 24 packs of cards. Each hobby box contains either one original autograph, a memorabilia card or a sketch card. The cards are now available at comic book and specialty retailers as well as mass merchandisers nationwide.<\/p>\n

About Heroes<\/p>\n

NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated drama series \u00ab\u00a0Heroes\u00a0\u00bb chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. The show has been honored with a People’s Choice Award, an AFI Award, a Multicultural Prism Award and the TV Land Future Classic Award, as well as the TV Critics Association Awards’ Outstanding Program of the Year and nominations at the NAACP Image Awards, WGA Awards and Satellite Awards. Created by Tim Kring, \u00ab\u00a0Heroes\u00a0\u00bb is produced by Universal Media Studios in association with Tailwind Productions. The show returns for a third season on NBC in September 2008.<\/p>\n

About The Topps Company, Inc.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1938, Topps is a leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps entertainment products include Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company’s confectionery brands include \u00ab\u00a0Bazooka\u00a0\u00bb bubble gum, \u00ab\u00a0Ring Pop,\u00a0\u00bb \u00ab\u00a0Push Pop,\u00a0\u00bb \u00ab\u00a0Baby Bottle Pop\u00a0\u00bb and \u00ab\u00a0Juicy Drop Pop\u00a0\u00bb lollipops. For additional information, visit http:\/\/www.topps.com\/<\/a>.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

About NBC Universal Television DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group:<\/p>\n

NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. NBC Universal Television DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group manages all global ancillary television business endeavors for The NBC Universal Television Group, including third-party home entertainment distribution, consumer products, musical soundtracks, special market projects and the NBC Universal Online Store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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