PopCardz Launches Celebrity Trading Cards
Posted on November 11, 2008
PopCardz are collectable celebrity trading cards. These cards are similar to the sports trading cards which have been popular for years. The cards also benefit the philanthropic efforts associated with each celebrity by donating a percentage of proceeds to their charity of choice. PopCardz are being sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys-R-Us, Blockbuster and other retailers starting today. The price is around $3.00 for a pack of five cards. The cards also have an online component at PopCardz.com where card owners can manage their collection and earn points toward prizes.
Each package of PopCardz will feature five randomly-inserted celebrity trading cards. The back of each card will including informatin about the celebrity including the celebrity's favorite charity. The cards also promise to include a secret about the celebrity. Hayden's secret is "I've never broken a bone." PopCardz will feature 40 different celebrities in this premiere season, including: Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Ashley Tisdale, Hayden Panettiere, Selma Blair, Dylan and Cole Sprouse and more.
PopCardz Co-Founder, Christian Troy, says in a statement, "Celebrities have the ability to inspire their fans' support for charitable movements, and PopCardz enables them to bring those issues to a new audience. PopCardz highlights celebrities who are passionate about using their influence to set charitable examples for their fans, and we are thrilled to be able to unite celebrities and their audiences in this fun and interactive way."
Note: New PopCardz are no longer being made but you can still find PopCardz being sold on eBay.
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