Comic Images has announced that it's acquired the license to produce trading cards based on NBC reality series The Apprentice, starring Donald Trump.  You're Fired!  Apprentice Trading Cards will ship in September. 

 

This is a product that's being done with tongue firmly in cheek.  In addition to a typical complement of autograph cards (Trump, Carolyn, George, Rhona the receptionist, and Apprentice winners Bill, Kelly, and Kendra), special 'Trumpworn' cards will include swatches of Trump's signature pink tie. There is also a (7') pink tie casetopper.  The standard autograph cards will be inserted at a rate of one per box. 

 

Images for the cards will be taken not only from seasons I, II, and III, but from Season IV, which airs this September.  The Apprentice Trading Cards will introduce the contestants and format for the new season.  Subsets include 'key players,' project hits and misses, lessons from the Boardroom, and behind the scenes. 

 

Comic Image's Alan Gordon got in the spirit for his announcement quote:  'We're working closely with the Trump team to ensure that the Apprentice Trading Cards meet Mr. Trump's exacting standards,' he said.  'We'll be able to defend these cards in any Boardroom situation.'