2012 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 1 and 2 is the first set of trading cards based on one of the most popular sitcoms of all-time. For those who are autograph collectors, it’s a fitting release that offers up signatures from all five of the central actors. But there’s more to it that just ink.
2012 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 1 and 2 Checklist Details
The base set consists of 72 cards. There’s some recapping but the focus is more on offering up fun and quirky shots that are plentiful on the show. Fronts have a cropped image that take up most of the space. In addition to a standard caption, bottoms also have a quote. Backs have another images and a more traditional write-up.
The biggest draw of 2012 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 1 and 2 is its autographs. Landing one per box, there are a dozen different names on the checklist. It’s an impressive list that includes Jim Parsons (Sheldon), Johnny Galecki (Leonard), Kaley Cuoco (Penny), Simon Helberg (Howard) and Kunal Nayyar (Raj). These rank as some of the most valuable entertainment autographs of the decade. That said, all are in shorter supply than the other autographs that were in packs so simply finding any today can be a challenge.
Boxes have a second hit in the form of a Wardrobe Card. These have pieces of costumes from the show. All come from the show’s leads. A total of 17 different Wardrobe Cards are in packs.
There’s one more on the checklist, a card made with Sheldon’s pajamas, came with the first version of the product’s binder. A second Platinum binder has an exclusive Christine Baranski autograph.
Cryptozoic also included 25 redemptions good for an oversized costume card with costume pieces from all five leaders.
2012 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 1 and 2 has two additional insert sets, Behind the Scenes (1:12 packs) and Special Moments (1:6 packs). Both have nine cards.
The set’s production run is a modest run of 6,000 boxes.
2012 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 1 and 2 Checklist
Set size: 72 cards
Cards per pack: 5
Packs per box: 24
Boxes per case: 12
Production run: 6,000 boxes
Release date: March 23, 2012
Shop for 2012 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 1 and 2 boxes on eBay.
Base Set Checklist
72 cards.
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1 Checklist
2 Genetic Fraud
3 String Theory Doodling
4 Bon Douche
5 Biological Impossibility
6 Buttons
7 Exactly Half
8 Swirling Vortex of Entropy
9 In an Apartment Not So Far Away
10 Sarcasm Sign
11 We’re Okay
12 Some Assembly Required
13 Easy Fix
14 The Gates of Elzebub
15 Sounds Yummy
16 Advantages of Bulk
17 Last Resort
18 Semiotics
19 Something to Mull About
20 Apathetic
21 Party Faux Pas
22 Diversity
23 Always Prepared
24 There, There
25 Mock the Flog Technology
26 A Sucky Notion
27 Grasshopper
28 L’Chai-im, L’Chai-im, to Life!
29 No Universal Remote Required
30 Splash Zone
31 “Symposium”
32 Typhoid Penny
33 Code Milky Green
34 “Radiation Suit”
35 Downy Feline
36 Go Away
37 The Needs of the Many
38 Metaphors
39 AA
40 Smooth Escape
41 Loin Guarder
42 Juvenile Squabbling
43 Non-Optional Social Convention
44 r=d/t
45 Homemade Jokes
46 Don’t Tell Leonard
47 Salutations
48 Deal Breaker
49 Inspirational
50 Viewing Area
51 Desperate Measures
52 Simple Children’s Game
53 Pick-Up Artist
54 Defcon 1 . . . or 5
55 Bromance
56 Cacophonous Assault
57 Eggnog + 1/5 of Rum
58 MONTE
59 Die, Toaster! Die!
60 Stu the Cockatoo Theorem
61 Invasive Medical Procedure
62 Salt, Shot, Lime
63 Wackadoodle
64 Moonpie
65 Penny Blossoms
66 Problematic Glitter
67 Market Expansion
68 Homesick
69 AKA Fan
70 All the Perks
71 Long Hug Goodbye
72 90 Days and Nights
Autographs Checklist
12 cards.
1:24 packs.
A12 not available in packs.
A1 Johnny Galecki as Dr. Leonard Hofstadter – Rare
A2 Jim Parsons as Dr. Sheldon Cooper – Rare
A3 Kaley Cuoco as Penny – Rare
A4 Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz – Rare
A5 Kunal Nayyar as Dr. Rajesh “Raj” Koothrappali – Rare
A6 Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom – Uncommon
A7 John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke
A8 Laurie Metcalf as Mary Cooper – Uncommon
A9 Brian George as Dr. V.M. Koothrappali
A10 Alice Amter as Mrs. Koothrappali
A11 Courtney Henggeler as Missy Cooper
A12 Christine Baranski as Beverly – exclusive to 2nd edition binder
Wardrobe Cards Checklist
18 cards.
1:24 packs.
M18 not in packs.
M1 Sheldon’s Bathrobe
M2 Sheldon’s Purple Undershirt
M3 Sheldon’s Blue Undershirt
M4 Sheldon’s Plaid Pants
M5 Howard’s Purple V-Neck
M6 Howard’s Orange Button-up Shirt
M7 Howard’s Maroon Turtleneck
M8 Howard’s Green Pants
M9 Leonard’s Dress Shirt
M10 Leonard’s Red T-Shirt
M11 Leonard’s Green Hoodie
M12 Raj’s Purple Jacket
M13 Raj’s Yellow Shirt
M14 Raj’s Green Shirt
M15 Penny’s Hoodie
M16 Penny’s Sweatpants
M17 Penny’s Top
M18 Sheldon’s Pajamas /500 – exclusive to 1st edition binder
5-Piece Wardrobe Card Checklist
1 card.
1:5,760 packs.
Available via redemption.
Dr. Leonard Hofstadter as played by Johnny Galecki / Sheldon Cooper as played by Jim Parsons / Penny as played by Kaley Cuoco / Howard Wolowitz as played by Simon Helberg / Rajesh Koothrappali as played by Kunal Nayyar /25
Behind the Scenes Observations Checklist
9 cards.
1:12 packs.
C01 Observation #1 – Jim Parsons
C02 Observation #2 – Kunal Nayyar and Jim Parsons
C03 Observation #3 – Paintball
C04 Observation #4 – Kaley Cuoco and Jim Parsons
C05 Observation #5 – Kaley Cuoco
C06 Observation #6 – Filming
C07 Observation #7 – Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons
C08 Observation #8 – Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
C09 Observation #9 – Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons
Special Moments Checklist
9 cards.
1:6 packs.
F01 Penny’s Hug
F02 Plea for Help
F03 Borrowed Pillowcase
F04 Too Much Freud
F05 Queen Bee
F06 An Exercise in Futility
F07 Easier Than an Engine
F08 I’m a Falcon . . .
F09 Scanners-esque
Promo Cards Checklist
P1 Penny, Sheldon, Howard, Raj, Leonard – Non-Sport Update Magazine (April/May 2012)
