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2011 Topps Series 2 Blaster Box Break

Posted: June 7, 2011 in 2011 Topps Series 2, Baseball Cards, Box Break, Topps, Topps Diamond Giveaway
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2011 Topps Series 2

10 Packs = 1 Throwback Patch Card – 8 Cards – $19.99

Pack 1

Yankees (TC), V. Wells,  Cliff Lee/Greinke (DD), Ed Mathews (60YOT), Joba, Mitch Morland, (2) Travis Buck  (Yes 2)

Pack 2

(2) Longoria, (2) Figgins, Quentin, Utley (Diamond Stars), Bench (Topps60), V. Wells,  (Doubles of Longoria & Figgins)

Pack 3

Gallardo, Heisey, Rangers (TC), Jonny Gomes (Gold 1045/2011),McCann (Diamond Ann), Blackburn, Sean Rodriguez, Ryan Sweeney

Pack 4

Tim Collins, Ibanez, Abreu, Diamond Givaway – 1985 Lee Tunnell & Stan Musial Ring, Robin Roberts (Mini), Arencibia, Ohlendorf, Willits

Pack 5

Bartlett, Joba, Moreland, Greinke/Gallardo (DD), Posey (60YOT), Posey, Maybin, French

Pack 6

Hughes, Aybar, Gregerson, Upton (TT), Seaver (Topps 60), Affeldt, Hammel, Ludwick

Pack 7

Baker. Morales, Talbot, Porcello (Diamon Ann), Schilling (60YOT), Cameron, Blanton, Morse

Pack 8

Roberts, Adcock, Minor, Gary Carter (Mini), Cano (Diamon Stars), Burnett, Colby Lewis, Francisco Rodriguez

Pack 9

Livan Hernandez, Cecil, Cahill, Lincecum/Wilson (DD), Dale Murphy (60YOT Orginal Back), Wade Davis, Felix Hernandez, Theriot

Pack 10

Matt Harrison, Okajima, Billingsley, Diamond Giveaway – 2006 Jose Contresras & Blujays ring, McCutchen (Topps 60), Fister, Posada, Andrus

Patch Card Pack

Robinson Cano 1920’s New York Yankees

 

 

 

Overall not too bad, about the same insert as series one. I like the look of these patch cards even if they are manufactured, I didn’t like the amount of doubles that popped up in the first few packs. Good cards for the set builders

Is It Worth It?

Posted: May 1, 2011 in Baseball Cards, Box Break, Is It Worth It?
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It’s the 16 random pack box that is listed as having over a $40 value, for a price of $19.99, but Is It Worth It?

Here’s the break down of the 16 packs and whats inside.

1) 2007 Fleer Ultra – Cal Ripken (Iron Man)

2) 2007 Fleer Ultra – Matt Lindstrom (Ultra Rookie)

3) 2007 Fleer Ultra – Dontrelle Willis (Feel the Game)

4) 2007 Topps – Roy Oswalt (Gold 1780/2007), Winston Churchill

5) 2008 Allen & Ginter – Troy Tulowitzki, Ichiro (Mini)

6.) 2008 Bowmn Chrome – Hector Correa, Ryan Zimmerman

7) 2008 UD Timeline – Chipper Jones, Frank Thomas, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter (94 ATH) Goose Gossage (YSL)

8.) 2008 UD X – ARod (X diecut),

9) 2008 UD Heroes – Earle Combs (YSL)

10) 2008 UD Heroes – Fisk/Yaz (Red Sox Heroes)

11) 2009 O-Pee-Chee – John Danks (Black)

12) 2009 Topps Series 2 – Mickey Mantle (Legends of the Game Walmart)

13) 2009 UD Icons – Manny Ramirez

14) 2009 UD Artifacts – Lance Berkman (Pink)

15) 2009 Goudey – Jack Morris, Conor Gillaspie (RC)

16) 2010 Topps – Chipper Jones (CMT)

If you want to just rip open some packs, this is for you. If your looking for the “Big Hit”  and even the so so insert hit, stay away.

IS IT WORTH IT?  No

2011 Gypsy Queen Box Break

Posted: April 29, 2011 in 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen, Baseball Cards, Box Break
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2011 Topps Gypsy Queen Box Break

Pack 1

Gypsy Queen HR Heroes Green Hornsby

Gypsy Queen Dianamara

Neil Walker Mini

Babe Ruth

Pack 2

Colvin Mini (Red Back)

Robin Yount

Johnny Bench (Error?)

Pack 3

Carlos Gonzalez Mini

Albert Pujols

Roger Maris

Freddie Freeman (Future Star)

Pack 4

Vlad (Mini)

Tris Speaker (“The Great Ones”)

Clayton Kershaw (Framed 132/999)

Pack 5

Paul Mahol (Mini)

Frank Robinson (HRH Green)

Ryne Sandberg

Bob Gibson

(Pack 6)

Hank Aaron (Black Mini)

Cal Ripken Jr

Pack 7

Starlin Castro (Future Stars)

Jose Bautista (Mini)

Pack 8

Jurrjens (Red Gypsy Back Mini)

Robin Yount (“The Great Ones”)

Jose Reyes (Framed 54/999)

Duke Snider

Rogers Hornsby

Pack 9

Jason Heyward

Tony Gwynn

Stefumari (Queen)

Heath Bell (Mini)

Tris Speaker (HRH Green)

Pack  10

Al Kaline

Gary Carter (Mini)

Pack 11

Jorge Posada (Game Used)

Starlin Castro (Future stars)

Mitch Moreland (Mini)

Ty Cobb

Pack 12

Ryan Howard (Mini)

Bob Gibson (Framed 969/999)

Frank Robinson (“The Greats Ones”)

Pee Wee Reese

Pack 13

Yovani Gallardo (Mini)

Jimmie Foxx (HRH Green)

Pack 14

Freddie Freeman

McCann (Mini Red Gypsy)

Pack 15

Jorge Posada (Mini)

Jason Heyward (Future Stars)

Domonic Brown (Auto)

Pack 16

Andre Dawson (“The Great Ones”)

CC Sabathia (Mini)

Barry Larkin (Framed 794/999)

Mickey Mantle

Pack 17

RA Dickey (Mini)

Miguel Cabrera (HRH Green)

Stan Musial

Pack 18

Angel Pagan (Black Mini)

Buster Posey

Derek Jeter

Pack 19

Jason Hayward (Future Stars)

BJ Upton (Mini)

Pack 20

Pedroia (Red Back Gypsy)

Thurman Munson (“The Great Ones”)

Honus Wagner (Framed  957/999)

Nolan Ryan

Cy Young

Pack 21

Chris Young (Mini)

Manny Ramirez (HRH Green)

David Wright (Game Used Bat)

Pack 22

Carl Pavano (Mini)

Desmond Jennings

Pack 23

Rogers Hornsby (Black Mini Press Plate 1/1)

Phil Hughes (Future Stars)

Pack 24

Starlin Castro (Framed 674/999)

Johnny Mize (“The Great Ones”)

Carl Pavano (Mini)

Box Break 2010-11 Donruss Basketball

Posted: January 29, 2011 in 2010-11 Donruss Basketball, Basketball Cards, Box Break
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2010-11 Donruss Basketball Box Break

8 Packs – 10 Cards per pack – $19.99

Pack 1

Jose Calderon, Brad Miller, Daniel Gibson, Jason Williams (Green Die Cut), Maurice Evans, Chauncey Billups, Boris Diaw, Ron Artest, Bobcats TC, Xavier Henry (RR)

Pack 2

Marc Gasol, Ramon Sessions. Nate Robinson, Dirk Nowitzki(Craftsmen Insert 28/100), Nene, LeBron James, Luke Ridnour, Cavs TC, Greg Monroe (RR), Grant Hill

Pack 3

Tyler Hansbrough, Andres Nocioni, Brendan Haywood, Michael Redd (Green Die Cut), Udonis Haslem, Marcus Camby, Dwight Howard, Bucks TC, Carl Landry, Dominique Jones (RR)

Pack 4

Zach Randolph, Toney Douglas, Dirk Nowitzki, Jarrett Jack (Green Die Cut), Serge Ibaka, Kirk Hinrich, George Hill,Celtics TC, Derrick Favors (RR), Jared Dudley

Pack 5

Derrick Rose, Sam Young, Ben Gordon, Rashard Lewis(Production Line 90/999), Rudy Fernendez, James Harden, Josh Howard, Okalahoma TC, Steve Nash, Kevin Seraphin (RR)

Pack 6

Caron Butler, Jarrett Jack, OJ Mayo, Tyreke Evans (Production Line Die Cut Green), Antonio McDyess, Gerald Wallace, Al Harrington, Hawks TC, Quincy Pondexter (RR), Jordan Crawford (RR)

Pack 7

 Anderson Varejao, Kendrick Perkins, Danny Granger, Marc Gasol (Game Used Production Line 190/399), Jason Kidd (Magicians 697/999) Derrick Brown, Kevin Love, Mario Chalmers, Checklist, Paul George (RR), Samuel Dalembert

Pack 8

Jrue Holiday, Shawn Marion, Sonny Weems, David Lee(Green Die Cut), Corey BrewerCarlos Arroyo, David Lee, Trail Blazers TC, Cole Aldrich (RR), Pau Gosol

OVERALL –  Not a bad box break for $20.00, plenty of inserts, Rookies, and even a game used. I like the look of the cards with the old style picture colors, and the back with the 1983 baseball style backs.

2010 NCAA Football Hobby Box Break

Posted: December 2, 2010 in 2010 Sweet Spot NCAA Football, Archie Manning Sweet Spot, Box Break, Football Cards, NCAA, Upper Deck
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2010 NCAA Football Hobby Box Break

6 Packs per Box – 8 Cards per pack

Pack 1

Sidney Rice, Jevan Snead, Eli Manning, Randy Moss, Mike Kafka, DeSean Jackson, John Skelton, Chris Brown (Sweet Spot Sig 41/250)

Pack 2

Levi Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Jerry Hughes, Matt Moore, Taylor Mays, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Freeman (sweet Swatches)

Pack 3

Jay Cutler, Joe Webb, Jonathan Stewart, Chris Johnson, Marcus Easley, Percy Harvin, Jamaal Charles, Jamaal Charles (Sweet swatches)

Pack 4

Rashard Mendenhall, Jonathan Compton, Kevin Kolb, Carlton Mitchell, Rusty Smith, Troy Polamalu, Sean weatherspoon, LeSean McCoy (Sweet Swatches)

Pack 5

Sean Lee, DeAngelo Williams, Armanti Edwards, Carlos Dunlap, Vince Young, Joe Flacco, Michael Turner, Archie Manning (Sweet Spot Sig 19/25)

19/25

Pack 6

Riley Cooper, Marion Barber, Ricky Willaims, Brett Favre, Calvin Johnson, Jason Pierre- Paul, Jimmy Graham, Knowshon Moreno (Sweet Swatches)

2010-11 Upper Deck Hockey

Posted: November 21, 2010 in 2010-11 Upper Deck Hockey, Box Break, Hockey, Upper Deck, Upper Deck Young Guns
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2010-11 Upper Deck Hockey – Hobby

24 Packs – 8 cards per pack

Pack 1

Jarkko Ruutu, Tuomo Ruutu, Lout Eriksson, Marc-Edwards Vlasic, Jarome Iginla, Daniel Cirardi, Flyers Checklist, Tuukka Rask (20th Anniv)

Pack 2

Stephen Weiss, Patrik Berglund, Niklas Backstrom, Drew Doughty, Mattias Ohlund, Daniel Alfredsson, Steven Stamkos P.K. Subban (Young Gun)

Pack 3

Blackhawks Checklist, Ryan Callahan, Mark Ciordano, Mike Green, Patrice Bergeron, Sidney Crosby, Jaroslav Spacek, Hockey Heroes Card

Pack 4

Michal Handzus, Ryan O’Reilly, Trent Hunter. Brad Stuart, Nicklas Backstrom, Kyle Brodziak, Dwayne Roloson, Cody Almond (Young Gun)

Pack 5

Bobby Ryan, Jonathan Ericsson, Rich Peverley, AJ Umberger, Henrik Sedin, Dave Bolland, Andrew Brunette, Michael Ryder

Pack 6

Brad Boyes, Martin Erat, Erik Cole, Gilbert Brule, Dan Boyle, Zach Parise, Matt Duchene, Steve Yzerman (Hockey Heroes)

Pack 7

Jean-Scbastien Ciguere, Ryan Kesler, Antoine Vermette, David Krejci, Darren Helm, Brandon Morrow, Scott Upshall, Marian Hossa

Pack 8

Pekka Rinne, Radim Vrbata, Henrik Zetterberg, Curtis Glencross, Wojtek Wolski, Jeff Deslauriers, Steve Downie, Andrew Cogliano (20th Anniv)

Pack 9

Martin St. Louis, Milan Lucic, Phil Kessel, Dainius Zubrus, Cotton Orr, Cuillaume Latendresse, Jonathan Toews, Erik Johnson

Pack 10

Cam Ward Joni Pitkanen, Mason Raymond, JP Dumont, Dustin Penner, Brent Burns, Brandon Dubinsky, David Backes (20th Anniv)

Pack 11

Matt Niskanen, Martin Brodeur, Brad Richardson, Alexandre Burrows, Tomas Fleischmann, Tom Pyatt, Chris Stewart, andres Lindback (Young Guns – 20th Anniv)

Pack 12

Marc Staal, Ryan Malone, Brooks Laich, Nik Antropov, Jonathan Quick, Matt Moulson, John Tavares,Ryan Miller

Pack 13

Joel Ward, Rob Scuderi, John Mitchell, Scmyon Varlamov, Ville Leino, Ray Emery (Game Used Jersey)

Pack 14

Llya Bryzgalov, Ryan Whitney, Martin Hanzal, Michal Rozsival, Corey Perry, Troy Brouwer, Mike Cammalleri, Kyle Clifford (Young Gun)

Pack 15

Niklas Hagman, Stephane Veilleux, Jay Bouwmeester, Brian Elliott, Cory Stillman, Drew Stafford (Game Used Jersey)

Pack 16

Nick Johnson (Young Guns), Ryane Clowe, Andy McDonald, Chris Butler, Ron Hainsey, Tuukka Rask, Brian Cionta, Stephane Robidas

Pack 17

Chad LaRose, Lubomir Visnovsky, Duncan Keith, Daniel Paille, Rick Nash, Mikael Samuelsson, Johan Franzen, Nick Bonino (Young Guns)

Pack 18

Joe Pavelski, Mike Richards, Brian Campbell, Bryan Little, Alex Coligoski, Evander Kane, Vernon Fiddler, Jarome Iginla (All-World)

Pack 19

Nazem Kadri (Young Gun), Tim Connolly, Blake Comeau, Bryan McCabe, Martin Caborik, Kristian Huselius, Brad Richards, David Clarkson

Pack 20

Francois Beauchemin, Scott Hartnell, Martin Havlat, Jordan Staal, Tobias Enstrum, Sergei Samsonov, Dion Phaneuf, Marco Sturm

Pack 21

Fedor Tyutin, Brian Boucher, Derek Morris, Cody McLeod, David Backes, Jusst Jokinen, Kris Russell, Niclas Bergfors

Pack 22

Tyler Kennedy, Erik Karlsson, Nick Schultz, Matt Carle, Valtteri Filppula, Dustin Brown, Jay McClement, Mark Streit (20th Anniv)

Pack 23

Mike Fisher, Hal Gill, Carey Price, Cal Clutterbuck, Anze Kopitar (All-World), Jamie Langenbrunner, Shea Weber, Steve Sullivan

Pack 24

Craig Anderson, Jaime Brown, Jason Blake, Matt Carle (20th Anniv), Sami Salo, George Parros, Michael Frolik, Jochen Hecht

Mejier Box Break LOT

Posted: November 9, 2010 in Box Break
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Stopped at the local Meijer store picking up a Rak-pack of 2010 Absolute Memorabilia ($4.99), box of Score Hockey ($9.99), and a box of 2010 Topps Update ($19.99).  Unlike most box breaks here, pack by pack, I’m only listing some of the nice hits.

Absolute Mem –

Sam Bradford, Star Gazing Game Used Jersey 147/250

Mike Iupati, Blue Spectrum Rookie 57/75

The rest were all base cards of LT, Peterson, McNabb, Brady,Hester,Rivers, Addai, Wayne, Moss

2010 Topps Update –

Lou Brock, WS Patch

Reggie Jackson (SP)

CYMTO – Nolan Ryan, Reggie Jackson, Barry Larkin

Other Noteables – Yount (T.Red), Jeter (Future Star), Reese (T. Red), C.Mathewson (Vintage Legends), Mel Ott (Vintage Legends)

2010-11 Score Hockey –  

Rookies – Matt Martin, Dustin Kohn, Arturs Kulda, Bobby Butler, Philip Larsen, Zach Hamill

Net Cam – Pekka Rinne

2010-11 Prestige Basketball Box Break

Posted: November 1, 2010 in 2010-11 Prestige Basketball, Basketball Cards, Box Break
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2010-11 Prestige Basketball Box Break

$19.99 – 8 Packs – 10 Cards per pack

Pack 1

Rose, Lee, McGee (Bonus Shot 412/499, Cole Aldrich (Rookie), Okur, Larry Bird, Bosh,Oden, Wade, Deng

Pack 2

Billups,Durant, Duncan (Hardcourt Heroes)Evan Turner (Rookie), Worthy, Kukoc, Connie Hawkins, Lewis, B. Davis, J. Smith

Pack 3

Elliot williams (Prestigious Picks Game Used 87/499), Ariza, A. Miller, Mayo, Patrick Patterson (Rookie), Q. Buckner, N. Young, Dunleavy Sr, Bogut, A. Parker, Granger

Pack 4

Nelson, B. Gordon, JR Smith, Gasol, Diaw, G. Vasquez (Rookie), G. Payton, Udrih, Maravich, Jianlian

Pack 5

Love, C. Anthony, Ed Davis (Prestigious Picks 137/299), Quincy Pondexter (Rookie), McGee, Michael Cooper, D. Williams, T. Murphy, J. Crawford, M. Beasley

Pack 6

Jeff Green, S. Battier, Nash, Devin Ebanks (Rookie),  Mashburn, G. Hill, KC Jones, R. Westbrook, D. Jones, B. Roy

Pack 7

Nowitzki, T. Douglas, Curry, Jarvis Varnado (Rookie), Moses Malone, P. Millsap, Larry Johnson, D. Gallinari, L. Aldridge, James Jones

Pack 8

A. Stoudemire, DJ Augustin, R. Sessions, R. Sessions, Derrick Favors (Rookie), Turkoglu, Muresan, Landry, Taj Gibson, C. Paul, R. Hamilton

A nice looking set for an early basketball break. Likes the look of the Prestigios Pick cards and alot of the older stars back from the day.

Pack 3

2010 Topps Chrome Box Break 24 Packs

Posted: October 6, 2010 in 2010 Topps Chrome, Baseball Cards, Box Break, Topps Chrome
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2010 Topps Chrome Box Break

1. O. Hudson, Alexei Ramirez, Elvis Andrus, Kendry Morales

2. John Ely (RC), A.Soriano, C. Beltran, R. Cano (T. Heritage 307/1961)

3. Jay Bruce, Shinn-Soo Choo, Mike Pelfrey, David Ortiz

4. J. Mejia (RC), M. Stanton, BJ Upton, E Young Jr (Refractor)

5. Jeter, K. Russo (RC), T. Colvin (RC), C. Gonzalez (XFractor)

6. T. Hudson, W. Davis (RC), Ivan Nova (RC), J. Lester (XFractor)

7. I. Kinsler, D. Butera (RC), S. Kazmir, Elvis Andrus (Purple Refractor 445/599)

8. J. Santana, C. Carpenter, J Cueto, J. Heyward (RC)

9. Edwin Jackson, C. Hamels, M. Tejada, G. Floyd (XFractor)

10. A. Ramirez, M. Scutaro, R. Howard, A. Gordon (XFractor)

11. Rollins, V. Guerrero, D. Fowler, J. Johnson

12. Pelfrey, Verlander, O. Hudson, B. Webb(Refractor)

13. R. Tejada (RC), Ellsbury, Posada, Chris Heisey (RC)

14. Colvin (RC), Ortiz, Webb, H. Ramirez

15. E. Young Jr, Austin Jackson (RC), Billingsley, Werth

16.Glen Perkins, Kila Ka’aihue (RC), Russo (RC), Austin Jackson (RC Refractor)

17.Cesar Valdez(RC), Morneau, Z.Duke, Delmon Young (Xfractor)

18. R. Martin, Kanekoa Texeira (RC), R. Dempster, Carlos Quentin (Xfractor)

19. D. Young, C. Quentin, B. Roberts, Jair Jurrjens (Purple Refractor 54/599)

20. C. Gonzalez, J. Lester, D. Uggla, E. Volquez (XFractor)

21. Z. Greinke, J. Lopez, Tommy Manella (RC), Hisandri Takahashi (RC)

22. A. Lind, J. Upton, Chipper Jones (XFractor), Dice K

23. Prince Fielder, Scutaro, Granderson, D. Murphy, Brad Hawpe

24. Helton, Floyd (Xfractor), Jurrjens, T. Tulowitzki

2010 Topps 206 Box Break

Posted: October 3, 2010 in 2010 Topps 206, Baseball Cards, Box Break
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2006 Topps 206 Box Break

8 Packs – 6 cards per pack – $19.99

Pack 1

Nolan Ryan, Scott Kazmir, Kid Elberfeld, Delmon Young, Casey McGehee (Bronze), 1st jr High Mini

Pack 2

Babe Ruth (Bronze), Lou Gehrig, JA Happ, Chone Figgins, Austin Jackson, Johnson (Piedmon Mini #292)

Pack 3

Yogi Berra, Alex Rios, Lance Berkman, Carl Pavano, Mordecai Brown(Bronze), Verlander (Caramels Mini #58)

Pack 4

Babe Ruth (NNO), Travor Cahill (Bronze), Oswalt (Polar Bear Mini #118), Colby Rasmus, Paul Maholm, Melvin Mora

Pack 5

Vernon Wells, Mark Reynolds, Orlando Hudson, Kevin Youkilis, Thurman Munson (Bronze), Jet engine Mini

Pack 6

Denard Span. Bengie Molina, Joe Mauer, Wade Davis, Nolan Reimold (Bronze), Elberfeld (Old Mill Mini #172)

Pack 7

Julio Borbon, Christy Mathewson, Thurman Munson, Scott Sizemore, Michael Cuddyer (Bronzo), Furcal (Caramels Mini #14)

Pack 8

Tim Lincecum, Jose Lopez, Alexei Ramirez, Luke Hochevar, Jeff Niemann (Bronze), Anderson (Piedmont Mini #44)

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