I like what Leaf has been doing as of late. A lot.

First, Leaf Metal draft is the best looking pre-draft set of the year so far, and Trinity hasnt even come out yet. Both make and will make Panini look so silly in their horrid looks, that is embarassing. Value seems to be creeping upwards as well, which is always something that Leaf has competed with against the bigger companies. Q is the first product that they have taken the super premium approach on, outside of repacks, and I like it just as much as the other stuff they have been doing.

Check out some of the cool cards:

2015 Leaf Q Babe Ruth Bat Relic

2015 Leaf Q Tom Brady Auto /5

2015 Leaf Q Al Pacino Auto

2015 Leaf Q Chevy Chase Auto

2015 Leaf Q Lionel Messi Auto

The look of the cards is very Exquisite-esque, and I dont think that is by accident. I like the foil embellished simple design, and the on card autographs for some of the top names of all sports is cool. Although not every autograph is on card, the stickers are from people that normally dont sign much, or are a big enough name that it doesnt matter.

I especially like the checklist, which is a hodge podge of big names from all over the world of sports, including some fun autographs from Al Pacino and Chevy Chase. If you remember back to the Oliver Stone movie Any Given Sunday, Pacino played head coach Tony DAmato, a role that seems to follow him around more than many of his parts. I loved the movie, and this card is a must have for me.

Overall, if Leaf wants to keep putting out products like this, they are definitely going to get my attention. Its hard to produce a super premium product without a license, and its clear to me that Leaf is definitely swinging for the fences. I see them try things that most of the card companies arent going to try, and so far it looks like a success with a small print run.

Really good work all around.