# Card Notes The 1996 Playboy Playmate of the Year series represents a significant release in the trading card hobby's expansion beyond sports during the mid-1990s. These cards captured the cultural moment when the collectibles market was rapidly diversifying, introducing mainstream audiences to non-sports cardboard. The set documented Playboy's most iconic covers and centerfolds, becoming a notable segment of the broader entertainment and lifestyle card collecting landscape that flourished throughout the decade. India Allen, selected as Playmate of the Year in 1988, holds a distinguished place in Playboy's history. Collectors seek cards from this series for their connection to significant moments in popular culture and entertainment history. Her inclusion in this retrospective set appeals to both Playboy enthusiasts and those interested in 1990s nostalgia and the diverse collecting categories that defined the era.