Alien Armies was a trading card game published by Panini Comics in the fourth quarter of 2009. Panini launched it as an affordable collectible trading card game in October 2009. In November, two Collectors Tins were issued, each with sixty regular cards and an exclusive card. Starter packs contained: Alien Armies Game Board (one required per player). The players could mount their strongest cards, ready for play against an opponent by beating their opponent's corresponding score. Collector's Binder. A plastic-sleeved folder to house the collection, with a removable cover insert. It listed details and had a checklist of all 260 cards. Four packs of 6 assorted cards (also individually available from retailers) Booster packs contained 6 cards. The 260 cards were made up of various card types; 180 Standard Cards (Cards numbered 1-180) 40 Glitter Foil Cards (Cards numbered G1-G40) 20 Super Foil Cards (Cards numbered F1-F20) 20 Super Foil Emboss Cards (Cards numbered E1-E20) The foil embossed were 1:8 even though the pack says 1:4. Foil (1:4) Glitter (1:2) Also 20 "Limited Edition" not in packs. Types of cards: Equipment, Ally, Villain, Doctor, and "Children in Time" Doctor Who Magazine #414 was the only way to get the foil 10th Doctor card.