Stargate Atlantis Season 3 (and possibly 4 combined)

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[Wendi]

Has anyone else heard the rumor on why they didn't release Stargate Atlantis season 3 in September like they usually do for these sets.

I am of mixed feelings on this one. A couple of my nitpicks are that their will be fewer choices for auto's and costume cards for these two seasons, not to mention the Chase cards that I like. One of my biggest gripes is that if they don't have a season 5 then the final two sets will end up being together when we could have enjoyed them separately. Finally, if anyone has read my opinions on Amanda Tapping/Sam Carter's character on the show in the Do you Watch Stargate thread then they will know how the following makes me feel. I was looking forward to one more card set without having to deal with her on the cards or binder  That one is a personal preference for disliking the combining of the sets but their are some other reasons why as mentioned above.

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On a more happier note, I am one card away from having my very first Master Set The set I am almost done with is Stargate Atlantis season 2

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I can confirm the rumor that the Season 3 set will be combined with the season 4 set.  I talked with Robert at Rittenhouse about it this last weekend at the NY/NJ Card Show.

I think it boils down to economics and also quality subject matter.  Robert expressed some concern that Season 3 had fewer quality guest stars and thus the autograph lineup would have been weaker.

Season 2 only sold moderately well, so I think this might be a good thing in the long run.  Fewer 'nobody' autographs and time for everyone to anticipate the set.

On a brighter note, expect Season 10 of SG-1 first quarter of 2008.

Ed

[Wendi]

Thanks for officially confirming this information for me 

I think it boils down to economics and also quality subject matter.  Robert expressed some concern that Season 3 had fewer quality guest stars and thus the autograph lineup would have been weaker.

I understand that money has to be saved since the previous season cards only sold moderately. It is just a little sad for me because as I stated in the previous post I was looking forward to one more set without Amanda Tapping/Sam Carter in them.

As for the quality of guests in season 3, I will just have to disagree since we got some rather nice guests like the following:
 
1. Richard Kind (Lucius Lavin)
2. David Ogden Stiers (Oberoth)
3. Richard Dean Anderson (General Jack O' Neill + we got smart Jack so that was a bonus for me  )
4. Alan Ruck (Dr. Fletcher)
5. John O' Callaghan (Niam)
6. Kate Hewlett-WHO I WOULD REALLY LOVE TO SIGN A SET OF CARDS AS MUCH AS HER BROTHER (Jeannie Miller)
7. Megan Leitch (Helia)
8. Robert Picardo (Woolsey)
9. Mitch Pileggi (Caldwell)
10. Chuck Campbell (the new technician)
11. Brenda James (Katie Brown)
12. Lindsey Collins (Dr. Biro)

... and of course my dream signer David Hewlett (Rodney McKay)

On a brighter note, expect Season 10 of SG-1 first quarter of 2008.

I always look forward to new sets for either of these shows. The season 10 set will be even more exciting considering it was the shows final season