The 1993 Collection
In 1993, Galoob removed overall mainline numbering entirely, and card-backs were revised to a flimsy lower quality paper backing with limited information presented. Neon Beach, Reflectors, and Road Crews were all reduced to just one collection released for each, so they are shown here as a way to introduce the 1993 style. Each of these series were actually planned for 2 collections each, but the second sets never made it to production. Images of the unreleased vehicles will be added shortly once pictures are taken. Hang tag differences are present for international variations in 1993.
In 1993, Galoob removed overall mainline numbering entirely, and card-backs were revised to a flimsy lower quality paper backing with limited information presented. Neon Beach, Reflectors, and Road Crews were all reduced to just one collection released for each, so they are shown here as a way to introduce the 1993 style. Each of these series were actually planned for 2 collections each, but the second sets never made it to production. Images of the unreleased vehicles will be added shortly once pictures are taken. Hang tag differences are present for international variations in 1993.
1993 Multi-Pack and Promotional Collections
Three pack groupings were released in the UK using paper wraparound packaging in 1993. Additionally, 3-vehicle packs (with vehicles from prior years) were available as a free bonus to go with the sale of 2 full '93 sets. A single example of a signed sample of an 18-vehicle multi-pack is known from 1993.
Three pack groupings were released in the UK using paper wraparound packaging in 1993. Additionally, 3-vehicle packs (with vehicles from prior years) were available as a free bonus to go with the sale of 2 full '93 sets. A single example of a signed sample of an 18-vehicle multi-pack is known from 1993.
1993 Boats and Famous Flyers Collections
Similar to 1991 and 1992, the Boats and Famous Flyers are combined here too prior to the alphabetical listing of series from 1993 below. However, for 1993, the Helicopters set is now combined into the Famous Flyers grouping as collection #1. Shown below are signed samples for some of the Famous Flyers which are identical to normal production. Foreign sets from Australia, France, and Italy are included as well as an interesting error set with incorrect blister insert.
Similar to 1991 and 1992, the Boats and Famous Flyers are combined here too prior to the alphabetical listing of series from 1993 below. However, for 1993, the Helicopters set is now combined into the Famous Flyers grouping as collection #1. Shown below are signed samples for some of the Famous Flyers which are identical to normal production. Foreign sets from Australia, France, and Italy are included as well as an interesting error set with incorrect blister insert.
1993 Adventures Collections
For the final year of the Adventures series, either 3 or 4 sets were released depending on the season. Collection #1 was removed or added from and the numbers modified. Therefore, collection #1 (Highway Patrol Adventure) is hard to find as a result, and the numbering for the remaining 3 collections can be different based on which season of release they originate from. Roadside Adventures here is labeled as Collection #1 and Collection #2 due to this difference. A 5th collection was planned as well per the spring 1993 catalog for which the loose vehicles will be added shortly.
For the final year of the Adventures series, either 3 or 4 sets were released depending on the season. Collection #1 was removed or added from and the numbers modified. Therefore, collection #1 (Highway Patrol Adventure) is hard to find as a result, and the numbering for the remaining 3 collections can be different based on which season of release they originate from. Roadside Adventures here is labeled as Collection #1 and Collection #2 due to this difference. A 5th collection was planned as well per the spring 1993 catalog for which the loose vehicles will be added shortly.
1993 Classy Chromers Collections
Three collections were released for the 1993 Classy Chromers series. In both 1993 catalogs, the OIL tanker is blue instead of green curiously.
Three collections were released for the 1993 Classy Chromers series. In both 1993 catalogs, the OIL tanker is blue instead of green curiously.
1993 Drivers Collections
The last year for the Drivers series was in 1993 with 2 different collections releases. An Australia set with a Kidz Biz sticker is included here too.
The last year for the Drivers series was in 1993 with 2 different collections releases. An Australia set with a Kidz Biz sticker is included here too.
1993 Showroom Specials Collections
This series was unreleased and not depicted in the 1993 catalogs. It is a prototype card pieced together with production vehicles as was typical for Galoob, and used for an internal display likely for concept approval decisions.
This series was unreleased and not depicted in the 1993 catalogs. It is a prototype card pieced together with production vehicles as was typical for Galoob, and used for an internal display likely for concept approval decisions.
1993 Space Collections
Two different collections for this series were released. The bonus on collection #1 can be found with two different positions in the blister as depicted. The signed sample shown here is essentially identical to the French set shown with regard to the bonus plane positioning.
Two different collections for this series were released. The bonus on collection #1 can be found with two different positions in the blister as depicted. The signed sample shown here is essentially identical to the French set shown with regard to the bonus plane positioning.
1993 Stock Car Superstars Collections
The second release of the Stock Car Superstars series was not released in the USA, but some sealed sets and loose vehicles have been found in Austria exclusively. In 1993, the Mark Martin set was updated from the intended 1992 release by replacing the Shell tanker with a van. RVs were added to collections #3 (Ken Schrader), #4 (Sterling Marlin), and #5 (Bill Elliott) replacing the original '92 vehicles. Collections #7 (Bobby Hamilton), #8 (Rusty Wallace), and #9 (Harry Gant) were added to the series. Images of all 9 sets are shown below loose followed by the few sealed collections obtained from this extremely rare release.
The second release of the Stock Car Superstars series was not released in the USA, but some sealed sets and loose vehicles have been found in Austria exclusively. In 1993, the Mark Martin set was updated from the intended 1992 release by replacing the Shell tanker with a van. RVs were added to collections #3 (Ken Schrader), #4 (Sterling Marlin), and #5 (Bill Elliott) replacing the original '92 vehicles. Collections #7 (Bobby Hamilton), #8 (Rusty Wallace), and #9 (Harry Gant) were added to the series. Images of all 9 sets are shown below loose followed by the few sealed collections obtained from this extremely rare release.
1993 Super Bikes Collections
The final year of the Super Bikes series included 2 collections shown here. The Kidz Biz stickers indicate an Australian release.
The final year of the Super Bikes series included 2 collections shown here. The Kidz Biz stickers indicate an Australian release.
1993 Super Selects Collections
The Super Selects series are unique to 1993 and four different collections are known. However the numbering is only either #1 or #2. The spring 1993 catalog indicates 6 sets were planned and the fall 1993 catalog indicates only 2. While some similarities are present between the planned sets and actual production, it is unknown if the four sets known are all that was released. Below, French and Italian sets are shown. Loose collections matching the catalogs will be added.
The Super Selects series are unique to 1993 and four different collections are known. However the numbering is only either #1 or #2. The spring 1993 catalog indicates 6 sets were planned and the fall 1993 catalog indicates only 2. While some similarities are present between the planned sets and actual production, it is unknown if the four sets known are all that was released. Below, French and Italian sets are shown. Loose collections matching the catalogs will be added.
1993 Super Sparklers Collections
Three collections were released for this series in 1993. Slight card variations are known as well as a more dramatic Italian version of packaging. The positional vehicle variation sets for collection #2 are pre-production, but heat sealed to the cards.
Three collections were released for this series in 1993. Slight card variations are known as well as a more dramatic Italian version of packaging. The positional vehicle variation sets for collection #2 are pre-production, but heat sealed to the cards.
1993 Troopers Collections
12 collections of the Troopers series were released. (8 U.S. states and 4 country-specific collections: France, U.K., Italy, and Spain) An error collection like the New York Troopers on Illinois Troopers card can make identification for this series difficult. Spanish Troopers is considered extremely rare with only 3 sealed sets known. (Spanish Collection shown is an Italian packaging version.)
12 collections of the Troopers series were released. (8 U.S. states and 4 country-specific collections: France, U.K., Italy, and Spain) An error collection like the New York Troopers on Illinois Troopers card can make identification for this series difficult. Spanish Troopers is considered extremely rare with only 3 sealed sets known. (Spanish Collection shown is an Italian packaging version.)
1993 X-Rays Collections
The X-Rays series was discontinued in 1992, but the 1993 catalogs both show 2 collections were planned. This set is a pre-production set used for an internal display for approval/planning. An image of the loose vehicles from the other intended collection will be added shortly.
The X-Rays series was discontinued in 1992, but the 1993 catalogs both show 2 collections were planned. This set is a pre-production set used for an internal display for approval/planning. An image of the loose vehicles from the other intended collection will be added shortly.