Mamba origins project
Every Kobe Rookie Card Mapped Out in One Place
Mamba Origins is a two-sided, fully illustrated 3'×2' poster that shows all 143 known Kobe Bryant rookie cards — 86 licensed and 57 unlicensed — exactly as they existed in 1996.
This isn’t a ranking and it’s not a hierarchy. No tiers, no value talk, no “this one’s better than that one.” Just the full Kobe rookie card universe laid out clearly for collectors so they can make educated calculated decisions on which cards matter the most.
Each card includes the key info you need: product name, card number, serial numbering, autograph designation, pack odds when available, and a clean representative image.
It’s a complete snapshot of where Kobe’s cardboard journey began.
This poster is designed to be a clean reference tool you can hang or keep at your desk.
Made for Every Type of Kobe Collector
This is for anyone who collects Kobe or wants to understand his rookie-year cards without jumping down ten rabbit holes.
Perfect for:
New collectors learning the space
Experienced collectors filling gaps
Investors who want the full picture
Kobe fans who just want everything in one visual
If Kobe rookies are your lane, this is the map.
Front Side Includes:
Full visual layout of all 86 LICENSED Kobe Bryant Rookie Cards
Back Side Includes:
Full visual layout of all 57 Unlicensed Kobe Bryant Rookie Cards
Own the Complete Kobe Rookie Card Atlas
High-quality print, two sides of research, and every rookie card Kobe ever had — all in one clean visual.
Simple, clear, and easy to use whether you’re researching, buying, or just learning the Kobe rookie landscape.
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