# Card Notes: Kimberley Conrad The Playboy Playmate of the Year trading card series emerged during a unique moment when mainstream card collecting expanded beyond sports. These 1996 releases captured the height of celebrity card enthusiasm in the mid-90s, when unconventional subjects found dedicated collector communities. The set represents a snapshot of an era when card manufacturers experimented freely with licensing opportunities across entertainment and lifestyle categories. Kimberley Conrad, the 1989 Playmate of the Year, holds particular significance as a recognizable figure from Playboy's most prominent era. Collectors seek cards featuring subjects with lasting cultural impact, and Conrad's notability from the late 1980s makes this release especially valued by those building comprehensive entertainment card collections or focusing on 1990s nostalgia.