Fleer Retro Looney Tunes! Major Hit!

Product Review: Fleer Retro Looney Tunes Trading Cards – A Nostalgic Treasure Trove for Collectors and Fans

As a lifelong collector and cartoon fan, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Fleer Retro Looney Tunes Trading Cards. After the unboxing experience, it’s clear that this product is a love letter to classic animation wrapped in high-quality cardboard.

First Impressions

The box is compact but holds a lot of promise—12 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, and the packaging is glossy and vibrant, fitting the colorful chaos of the Looney Tunes universe. Each pack contains:

• 4 base cards

• 1 Metal Universe card

• 1 insert or chase card

The unboxing doesn’t include a box topper, but the cards themselves more than make up for it in terms of variety and visual appeal.

Design & Card Quality

The artwork is top-notch. The base set of 100 cards features iconic characters and classic scenes. The cards avoid overusing foil, which helps with scanning and viewing under different lights. Each base card feels substantial, and even the standard cards have a textured finish that gives them a premium touch.

The Metal Universe cards steal the spotlight with their comic-style embossing, often featuring characters like Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, and Daffy Duck in action. The Skybox Premium and Fleer Ultra inserts are equally well-designed with colorful backdrops and crisp print quality.

Hits & Pulls

This box delivers on variety. You're guaranteed the following in every box:

• 2 numbered parallel cards

• 2 Fleer Ultra cards

• 2 Z-Force cards

• 2 Skybox Premium cards

• 2 other inserts

• 1 EX card

• 1 rare chase card

From Z-Force Bugs Bunny to Star Power Supreme Lola Bunny and Metal Universe Porky Pig #22/200, the diversity in pulls keeps the excitement alive. The EX cards—featuring transparent borders—look especially cool and futuristic. Chase cards like Merry Melodies Daffy Duck add nostalgic value.

Collector Experience

We opened multiple boxes, and even though we're aiming for a full base set, it’s evident that building a complete set is feasible within a few boxes, which is a huge plus for collectors. There's a satisfying mix of familiar faces and deeper cuts like Gossamer, Queen Tyr'ahnee, and Nasty Canasta, which will excite hardcore fans. We managed to pull 2 base sets out of 6 boxes. While 6 boxes are a little steep in price, I feel like the inserts and numbered pulls will get me to breakeven on the 6 boxes...if I am lucky.

The packs are a bit difficult to open—I even resorted to using my teeth at one point—but that’s a minor gripe. If anything, it adds to the anticipation.

Final Verdict: 4/5

The Fleer Retro Looney Tunes cards deliver both quality and quantity. With a satisfying mix of characters, scene cards, and rare inserts, this is a must-buy for both card collectors and animation fans. It successfully captures the irreverent spirit of Looney Tunes while offering modern card tech and collectability.

Pros:

• Stunning artwork and nostalgic appeal

• High-quality card stock

• Guaranteed hits in every box

• Deep character roster and insert variety

Cons:

• Packs are tough to open

• Some inserts could benefit from clearer numbering visibility

• Price is a little steep for the brand, in my opinion.

If you're a fan of Saturday morning cartoons, collectible cards, or just miss the slapstick brilliance of Bugs and the gang, this set is a total win.