1996 NRL Dynamic Base Card Sets – Starter, Booster & Series 2

Before we got all fancy with foils and “signature” nonsense, Dynamic Marketing dropped the bread‑and‑butter of NRL trading cards in 1996 — the base card sets. You know, the ones you actually collected from packs with gum stuck to them and traded in the schoolyard because heaven forbid someone got two Darren Fritz cards and you got none.

Dynamic Series 1 – Starter & Booster

The backbone of 1996’s Dynamic release. Series 1 was split into a Starter Set and Booster Set, combining for a hearty roster of player cards — 180 numbered base cards featuring your favourite footy names of the era. Think team lineups, rookies starting to make names for themselves, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

• Approx. Set Size: 180 base cards total
• Included: Team player cards, checklists, and a healthy dose of nostalgia
• Pack Breakdown: Starter had the first half of the set; Booster finished the job

Dynamic Series 2 – All Fired Up

Just when you’d caught your breath from Series 1, along came Series 2 – All Fired Up. This one expanded the playing field with a whopping ~200 card base set and more ways to flex your footy fandom. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

• Approx. Set Size: 200 base cards
• Included: Regular team cards, top try scorers, and other on‑field highlights
• Checklist Cards: Included at the tail end to help you track your progress

Collector Perks (AKA Reasons You’d Chase These)

• Classic 90s NRL vibes — before everyone started over‑designing cards
• Actual base sets to chase — none of this “signature only” nonsense (yet)
• Great starting point for both new collectors and seasoned footy card addicts
• Perfect for team builds, player rosters, and nostalgia displays

Whether you’re team “I opened packs in 1996” or “I found these at a market and can’t believe how shiny they still look,” the base sets from Series 1 and Series 2 are where the *NRL Dynamic* collecting adventure truly begins. Grab ’em while they’re available… because your mate who swore he sold his whole collection last year definitely still has a few backs tucked away somewhere.

Relive the glory of the 90s — Shop with us at Immortals Trading Cards and start completing your 1996 Dynamic base sets today!