Possible playtest cards?

[piercerman]

I'm looking for more info on these. I aquired them from a friend that worked at WotC 99-04. So I know they are authentic. Just have no clue about the finish and card stock. They are all stamped 1st ED. 46 cards total german and italian. Any help would be awesome!

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/juzam007/13659021_10209624232979496_1200053473885774338_n_zpsp1nj9hfv.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/juzam007/13669035_10209624232819492_3700647044514517231_n_zps6efjbs3h.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/juzam007/13654407_10209624232699489_8100348332021254118_n_zpsw15jxgph.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/juzam007/13627163_10209624232339480_3586546640759212817_n_zpsqsqtcdc6.jpg

 

[PokePop]

They could be proof copies. They wouldn't worry about the card stock if they were proofing artwork and text.

 

[piercerman]

They looks exacxtly like final printed cards. The stock and finish is what I'm really trying to figure out.

 

[PokePop]

And that is exactly what my answer addresses.