Description
Upper Deck Ice Mattias Ritola Ice Premieres Rookie Card #139
The Upper Deck Ice Mattias Ritola Ice Premieres Rookie Card #139 is the official serial-numbered rookie card for Detroit Red Wings forward Mattias Ritola. Released in the specialized Ice checklist, the Ice Premieres rookie profile features premium acetate stock with an ice-like translucent finish and is strictly limited to an official print run of 999 total copies. This card captures Ritola during his debut flagship Upper Deck appearance and is vital for collectors pursuing rare serial-numbered runs, team sets, or rookie acetate collections.
This card is an essential component for completing the specialized Ice Premieres rookie subset. Because raw copies are frequently evaluated for physical grading or custom collection layouts, crucial physical traits like centering alignment, crisp corners, clean unchipped edges, and acetate surface quality are key performance points for hobbyists.
Card Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sport | Hockey |
| Year | 2008-09 |
| Brand | Upper Deck |
| Set | Ice |
| Subset | Ice Premieres |
| Card Number | 139 |
| Player | Mattias Ritola |
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Card Type | Rookie Card (RC) |
| Grading Status | Not Graded |
| Release Format | Hobby |
| Era | Modern Hockey |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Mattias Ritola Ice Premieres Card from Upper Deck Ice?
A: It is the official serial-numbered Ice Premieres acetate rookie card featuring Detroit Red Wings player Mattias Ritola, designated as card #139 in the checklist.
A: It is the official serial-numbered Ice Premieres acetate rookie card featuring Detroit Red Wings player Mattias Ritola, designated as card #139 in the checklist.
Q: Why is the Mattias Ritola Ice Premieres Card important to set builders?
A: It is a required card to finish the rare serial-numbered /999 Upper Deck Ice Ice Premieres rookie collection.
A: It is a required card to finish the rare serial-numbered /999 Upper Deck Ice Ice Premieres rookie collection.
Q: Is this Mattias Ritola card considered an insert or his main rookie card?
A: This Ice Premieres card is universally recognized by collectors as his definitive flagship serial-numbered acetate rookie card format.
A: This Ice Premieres card is universally recognized by collectors as his definitive flagship serial-numbered acetate rookie card format.
Q: What condition areas are most crucial when looking at this card?
A: Centering, corner wear, edge chipping, and acetate surface scratching are the major areas evaluated.
A: Centering, corner wear, edge chipping, and acetate surface scratching are the major areas evaluated.
Q: Who targets the Mattias Ritola Ice Premieres card for their collection?
A: Detroit Red Wings team collectors, complete serial-numbered parallel set builders, and dedicated Ice Premieres subset specialists.
A: Detroit Red Wings team collectors, complete serial-numbered parallel set builders, and dedicated Ice Premieres subset specialists.
Q: Is this specific Mattias Ritola card professionally graded?
A: No, this card is strictly listed as not graded.
A: No, this card is strictly listed as not graded.
