I can't say no to a good food related card, and I can't say no to unopened packs I don't have. As such, I picked up the following packs for a couple dollars each on ebay (I had some funds from doing surveys so technically free money, at least that is what I tell myself)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8w7focmY5IaDT-8v4ITKO2SDehQk6YtvizwYE6hGTmw8nFwKydMByMG0nx_h8KhqiVFV6rfIKP9SwcDMFaIwmqibjEmUuSbB4VIKfYgJ30UES5iWlFc744XbehXrDeUoRCaNvw00_d0QV/s320/10002.jpg)
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Packs I remember opening happily at McDonalds during the first real high mark years of the Blue Jays in 1992 and 1993....nice food insert sets too.
To me, a base set should not have autos, short prints, or anything similar - those should always be insert or parallel sets. A number of "base" sets are getting more and more difficult to complete (and call a base set) when 10%, 20%, or more of the cards are short prints or jersey, auto or other cards that would not fall in the same amount as other base cards - all base cards should be fall equal chance in packs. That said...let's take a look at the Santa Lot 20...
Highlights:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfz2DxThWq4GYjvyi84biW-kX3tOIvO3PSRVmozKv2rtm_z0DMYgMNEUItVgE1xDa645cuh93SXi7UgS8wW-XuL2l1IMDB8_aX5Bb19q4vJfej4DqIxPbdzF0Z32t-igm_otQyGpYOr6o/s400/20002.jpg)
Jason Blake had a decent career before getting to Toronto for the 2007-08 season having a few good years with the Islanders right before. Generally I put MVP a step ahead of Victory in the low end cards mostly because I prefer the look, and don't mind the faux signatures.
The rest
Keepers:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtUGh02J_SJpEmgYEFgRX1lF_OautzLDi-MVOm8eYxRHExF2M7_jOd_z-_OgV80wNWLgTty_kHxZ4prq2KSIHGCL8eWsXD0Bkxkoiq2CuRQUT2m8vTkrT8_pwPE2pdukptRt9U8aN2SIR/s640/1.jpg)
The 2006-07 Parkhurst cards have a decent design, and these give a great look at retro jerseys (good and bad). Man, those Kings jerseys were bright and ugly while the Nordiques was simple but enjoyable.
Traders:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKiXhogJ4NIHAMnvrmwZMfUV_3HtfDLMqVXg_w_sszb88VOKNAr14xxRNsF9AucnDsHI6vztuq5XoEsXzeixHeZ6lYmNfSn0umF63nWtPQc4vlvEbVCPXJAsm3cQkSylWKk8flPrsaGOsP/s400/20001.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf0JSFG0Ry9bDaal6LDB0HLl75tiHC3N09LWgSakjSet4CJEN76y5Tjwgmc8Yo0sbppb3m_3S30MP3nxbOuLjsKgE0E96n2rU2NRSDFLat8SaXAWNdj9Hy9WqUS6CRgDlZ0Lys4PAeB5f/s400/3.jpg)
A lot of white to these cards, which I don't really enjoy, but the design is otherwise alright. Lots of blank space on the back as well. The "good" if anything is - these cards are in number order which gives me a bit of hope for completing the base set - except for the fact that, for some reason, the autos and short prints are in this "base" set. Quick FYI - I'd count the base set complete if all cards except those tacked on the end appear - so I'll keep you posted!
Summary (through 1620 cards):
Specific Accomplishments:
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- Completed 2007-08 Upper Deck McDonald's Checklist Subset (6 cards)
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Hockey
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Football
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Austin Powers
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ET
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Star Wars
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Rocky
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KISS
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Clue
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Toronto
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32
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3
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Inserts / Var Kept
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73
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3
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Error
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9
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1
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Keep
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444
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68
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Doubles/Sell
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143
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8
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307
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232
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226
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8
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5
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2
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3
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1
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Doubles Inserts / Var
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11
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11
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30
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