Holograms[2]
Holographic surfaces scratch and show handling marks. Surface is the main grade limiter.
Defunct
Sportsflics
Sportsflics was a 1980s novelty card maker known for holographic and motion-style cards.
Sportsflics at a glance
Sportsflics was a 1980s novelty card maker known for holographic and motion-style cards.
Full history, sources and grading notes below. Last verified · Published · Confidence: Medium
Company history
Novelty cards[1][2]
Sportsflics issued sports cards with holographic and motion effects in the late 1980s. The cards were a novelty within the junk-wax market and are collected for their unusual production.
Collecting context[1]
Collectors should check centring, corner wear and whether the card was cut from packaging or issued in a pack. Print volume and era-relative tolerances matter; high-grade examples can be scarce even when the base card is common. Compare the stock, back printing and numbering with a known example before submitting it for grading. For raw examples, inspect the card under normal and raking light, and check the back for printing, alignment and any stamp or serial number. Food-issue and hand-cut cards can be trimmed, so measure the borders before submitting.
Timeline
Dated milestones with a source for each event. Hover a marker for the short label; the list below carries the detail.
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| Year | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Company active | Sportsflics begins producing novelty sports cards. |
| 1990 | Company closes | Sportsflics ends production. |
Brand identity
Image archive
Local, provenance-recorded images. Captions and source credits are part of the record; a missing section is shown as an explicit gap rather than filled with a placeholder.
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Notable sets
| Year | Set | Why it matters | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sportsflics holograms | A defining 1980s novelty card line. | [2] |
Grading notes
How this manufacturer's stock, cutting and production method affect the four grading pillars.
How to identify Sportsflics cards
1986-1990[1]
The holographic/motion effect and Sportsflics branding identify the card.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Sportsflics start making cards?
Sportsflics began issuing cards in 1986.
Who owns Sportsflics now?
Sportsflics is defunct; its brand assets have changed hands over time.
What is Sportsflics known for?
Sportsflics was a 1980s novelty card maker known for holographic and motion-style cards.
Sources & methodology
Every factual claim in the profile is tied to the numbered sources below. Translated sources are tagged with their original language. Media provenance is recorded per image; images are stored locally and credited to their source.
- Cardboard Connection: Sportsflics (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
- Wikipedia: Trading card (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
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- Text-first draft; media, design evolution and people/place sections are pending.
Cite this profile
PreGradeCards Research. “Sportsflics.” Card Manufacturers Directory. Last verified 2026-11-07. https://pregradecards.com/manufacturers/sportsflics
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