

At this time, I have a single card from this set, so don't expect to end up with a duplicate per se - but if I do, not the end of the world.
I will also say, I have taken the packs out and cheated - there are two packs which feel different than the rest, I am assuming these will be the couple memorabilia hits, so I am saving those two for last. I really did it to try and avoid picking a keeper pack that has a memorabilia card...though I could still luck out and it could be the on card auto...
Here is what the packs look like, and the one I am putting aside for the unopened pack collection...


Anyway, just to go over it again before we start this box, the scoring is as follows...
Base card - 1 point (yes, all cards get a point)
Base card need - 2 points
Base variation card - 20 points
Base card Toronto card - 5 points
Base variation Toronto card - 50 points
Insert Card bonus - points based on odds - if 1 in 4 - worth 4 points, double if a Toronto card
So, without further ado...let's get to the first pack...


As there are only six cards per pack, I will show backs and fronts. Especially since I need to scan almost all the cards anyway, as there are many missing on tradingcarddb.com, and I do try and do my part where I can.
The designs are very O Pee Chee reminiscent, lots of white space on the front which is a bit too much, but leaves it fairly clean as a look. It also contrasts the cardboard brown backing.
Oh - and plenty of shadow legs on the front...a bit faded into cloudy smoke I guess.




Some solid players in the base set.






We end with the first parallel, and not just the gold, but the gold back with the Champ's logo - which are one in every 10 packs. Might see maybe one more in this box then, but a good start here.
1 pack, 6 cards, 20 points.
These are perfect for getting IP signatures.
ReplyDeleteGood point - the excess white does lend well for it right below the player.
DeleteThese are really attractive cards! If I collected modern hockey I'd definitely be chasing this set.
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