Enigma
08-20-2008, 01:25 PM
First and foremost, I'ld like to thank the fine folks at Topps for providing us with the opportunity to review this product.
http://www.blowoutcards.com/images/baseball/2008toppstriplethreadsBB.jpg
BOX BREAKDOWN
2 mini boxes per display box
1 pack per mini box
6 cards per pack
MSRP: $155-$165
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
EVERY 18-COUNT CASE CONTAINS BOTH:
* A Triple Autographed Triple Relic Card numbered to 36 or less
* A 1 of 1 Autographed Triple Relic Card
EVERY 2-PACK DISPLAY BOX CONTAINS:
* An Autographed Triple Relic Card numbered to 99 or less
* A Triple Relic Card numbered to 36 or less
EVERY PACK CONTAINS:
* 3 Base Cards numbered to 1350
* 2 Base Parallel Cards numbered to 525 or less
* 1 Triple Relic Card numbered to 36 or less OR an Autographed Triple Relic numbered to 99 or less
CONTENT BREAKDOWN
BASE SET
Veterans and Retired(145) - #'d to 1350.
* Sepia - #'d to 525.
* Emerald - #'d to 240.
* Gold - #'d to 99.
* Sapphire - #'d to 25.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* Framed Printing Plates - All one of one.
AUTOGRAPHED RELIC CARDS - 1 PER BOX!
Rookie & Rising Star Autographed Triple Relic Base Cards(75) - #'d to 99.
Each card features 1 player with 3 relics and 1 autograph.
* Sepia - #'d to 75.
* Emerald - #'d to 50.
* Gold - #'d to 25.
* Sapphire - #'d to 10.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
New! Rookie & Rising Star Autographed Triple Relic Pairs(10) - #'d to 50.
10 book cards featuring 2 Rookies and Rising Stars with 3 relics and 1 autograph from each.
* Gold - #'d to 25.
* Sapphire - #'d to 10.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Rookie & Rising Star Autographed Triple Relic Team Initial Variations(15) - #'d to 99.
Each card features 1 player with 3 relics highlighting his team's initials.
* Sepia - #'d to 75.
* Emerald - #'d to 50.
* Gold - #'d to 25.
* Sapphire - #'d to 10.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Autographed Relic Pairs(10) - #'d to 18.
10 book cards featuring 2 players, 2 signatures, and 6 relics on each.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Autographed Relic Double Combos - #'d to 3.
Book cards each featuring 6 players, 6 relics, and 6 autographs.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads "Presidential Cut Above" Relics(10) - All one of one.
Cards contain 3 relics and a cut signature from a well known political figure on each one.
Triple Threads "Cut Above" Relics(7) - All one of one.
Cards contain 3 relics and a cut signature from one player. Includes Topps Exclusives Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio, as well as Ted Williams and Roberto Clemente.
Triple Threads Autographed Relics(61) - #'d to 36.
3 relics and 1 autograph per card.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
Triple Threads Autographed Relic Combos(14) - #'d to 36.
3 players, 3 relics, an 3 autographs on each card.
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
Triple Signed Hide(6) - All one of one.
A piece of baseball skin is signed by 3 players from the past and present.
RELIC CARDS - 1 PER BOX!
New! Triple Relics XXIV Relics(30) - #'d to 18.
Book cards which open to reveal 24 or more relic pieces.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Jumbo Plus Relics(25) - #'d to 3.
Book cards with 1 player and 2 relics on one side and 1 jumbo relic on the other.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Letter Plus Relics(25) - #'d to 3.
Book cards with 1 player and 2 relics on one side and 1 letter patch relic on the other.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Triple Threads All-Star Patches(52) - #'d to 9.
Features 1 player and 3 2007 All-Star Game Patch relics.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Triple Threads All-Star Logo Man(52) - All one of one.
Features 1 player and 2 relics and the MLB logo man patch from their 2007 All-Star workout jersey.
Triple Threads Bat Name Plates(30) - All one of one.
Book cards composed of 1 player and 3 relics, one of which is a one-of-a-kind bat name plate.
Triple Threads Relics(175) - #'d to 36.
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Triple Threads Relic Combos(100) - #'d to 36.
Features 3 players and 3 relics on each.
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Relic Double Combos(52) - #'d to 36.
Book cards showcasing 1, 2, or 6 players and 6 relics
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
REVIEW
Topps was nice enough to provide us with 1 pack of 2008 Topps Triple Threads to review. The video of the break can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIdpK7cTB0o
As mentioned before, each pack yields 3 base cards, 2 parallels and either a triple relic numbered to 36 or less or an autographed triple relic numbered to 99 or less.
Here are the base cards we pulled:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/001.jpg
Goose Gossage (0850/1350)
Carlos Lee (1290/1350)
Johnny Podres (0787/1350)
The base card design is eye-catching with the picture and the background. The honeycomb cardboard stock adds to the look of the player's picture coming off the card. Personally, could do without the stripe patterns above and below the players, especially since they are bland colors.
The back of the card shows the normal info. At the bottom, there's an area called "Triple Take" where you learn three tidbits of information about the player. There's an area underneath that where it's just a bunch of thoughts. That would be a more appropriate place for the serial number, instead of it being on the front of the card.
Here are the two parallels we pulled:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/002-1.jpg
Ty Cobb Sepia (251/525)
Honus Wagner Sepia (441/525)
Any time you pull two legendary Hall of Famers in a pack is a good thing. Especially when they are both parallels. As with the base cards, the background plays well with the player's picture on the front.
And for our "hit" card:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/003.jpg
David Ortiz Triple Relic (Jersey/Bat/Jersey) (21/36)
Big fan of the high sheen that glosses over the front of the cards. Always liked how the relics are showcased in a letter or number combination that is associated with the player. This helps the card stand out. Surrounding the player's picture is a hologram area that adds to the profile of the player. And next to the player on both sides is his jersey number. The back of the card also includes the previously mentioned Triple Take section.
Ratings (Out of 5):
Base - 4.5
Fun - 5.0
Overall Design - 4.5
Value - 3.0
Rebuy - 3.5
Final Grade - 20.5/25 (82%)
Topps Triple Threads has been a highly anticipated release over the last couple of years. Collectors love getting cards with more than one relic piece on it. Triple Threads is known for unique designs and it incorporates a thicker card stock which is appreciated as it is less likely to damage and easier to protect.
The flip side is that Triple Threads is not the best bang for your buck. Yes, you could pull some great cards, but only getting a total of 6 base, 4 parallels and 2 hits can be devastating to your wallet. Triple Thread relics have been known to "book" as low as $20 (that includes the Auto relics as well), which collectors know what means for the resale market.
All in all, I do enjoy Triple Threads though. Between the look of the cards, the mixture of current and retired players and the excitement over that one pull in each pack makes it a great product. It gives collectors a great set to chase after as well as a some nice parallels as well.
Once again, I'd like to thank Topps for their generosity in providing us with this product to review.
http://www.blowoutcards.com/images/baseball/2008toppstriplethreadsBB.jpg
BOX BREAKDOWN
2 mini boxes per display box
1 pack per mini box
6 cards per pack
MSRP: $155-$165
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
EVERY 18-COUNT CASE CONTAINS BOTH:
* A Triple Autographed Triple Relic Card numbered to 36 or less
* A 1 of 1 Autographed Triple Relic Card
EVERY 2-PACK DISPLAY BOX CONTAINS:
* An Autographed Triple Relic Card numbered to 99 or less
* A Triple Relic Card numbered to 36 or less
EVERY PACK CONTAINS:
* 3 Base Cards numbered to 1350
* 2 Base Parallel Cards numbered to 525 or less
* 1 Triple Relic Card numbered to 36 or less OR an Autographed Triple Relic numbered to 99 or less
CONTENT BREAKDOWN
BASE SET
Veterans and Retired(145) - #'d to 1350.
* Sepia - #'d to 525.
* Emerald - #'d to 240.
* Gold - #'d to 99.
* Sapphire - #'d to 25.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* Framed Printing Plates - All one of one.
AUTOGRAPHED RELIC CARDS - 1 PER BOX!
Rookie & Rising Star Autographed Triple Relic Base Cards(75) - #'d to 99.
Each card features 1 player with 3 relics and 1 autograph.
* Sepia - #'d to 75.
* Emerald - #'d to 50.
* Gold - #'d to 25.
* Sapphire - #'d to 10.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
New! Rookie & Rising Star Autographed Triple Relic Pairs(10) - #'d to 50.
10 book cards featuring 2 Rookies and Rising Stars with 3 relics and 1 autograph from each.
* Gold - #'d to 25.
* Sapphire - #'d to 10.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Rookie & Rising Star Autographed Triple Relic Team Initial Variations(15) - #'d to 99.
Each card features 1 player with 3 relics highlighting his team's initials.
* Sepia - #'d to 75.
* Emerald - #'d to 50.
* Gold - #'d to 25.
* Sapphire - #'d to 10.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Autographed Relic Pairs(10) - #'d to 18.
10 book cards featuring 2 players, 2 signatures, and 6 relics on each.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Autographed Relic Double Combos - #'d to 3.
Book cards each featuring 6 players, 6 relics, and 6 autographs.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads "Presidential Cut Above" Relics(10) - All one of one.
Cards contain 3 relics and a cut signature from a well known political figure on each one.
Triple Threads "Cut Above" Relics(7) - All one of one.
Cards contain 3 relics and a cut signature from one player. Includes Topps Exclusives Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio, as well as Ted Williams and Roberto Clemente.
Triple Threads Autographed Relics(61) - #'d to 36.
3 relics and 1 autograph per card.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
Triple Threads Autographed Relic Combos(14) - #'d to 36.
3 players, 3 relics, an 3 autographs on each card.
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
* "White Whale" Printing Plates - All one of one.
Triple Signed Hide(6) - All one of one.
A piece of baseball skin is signed by 3 players from the past and present.
RELIC CARDS - 1 PER BOX!
New! Triple Relics XXIV Relics(30) - #'d to 18.
Book cards which open to reveal 24 or more relic pieces.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Jumbo Plus Relics(25) - #'d to 3.
Book cards with 1 player and 2 relics on one side and 1 jumbo relic on the other.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Letter Plus Relics(25) - #'d to 3.
Book cards with 1 player and 2 relics on one side and 1 letter patch relic on the other.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Triple Threads All-Star Patches(52) - #'d to 9.
Features 1 player and 3 2007 All-Star Game Patch relics.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Triple Threads All-Star Logo Man(52) - All one of one.
Features 1 player and 2 relics and the MLB logo man patch from their 2007 All-Star workout jersey.
Triple Threads Bat Name Plates(30) - All one of one.
Book cards composed of 1 player and 3 relics, one of which is a one-of-a-kind bat name plate.
Triple Threads Relics(175) - #'d to 36.
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
Triple Threads Relic Combos(100) - #'d to 36.
Features 3 players and 3 relics on each.
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
New! Triple Threads Relic Double Combos(52) - #'d to 36.
Book cards showcasing 1, 2, or 6 players and 6 relics
* Sepia - #'d to 27.
* Emerald - #'d to 18.
* Gold - #'d to 9.
* Sapphire - #'d to 3.
* Platinum - All one of one.
REVIEW
Topps was nice enough to provide us with 1 pack of 2008 Topps Triple Threads to review. The video of the break can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIdpK7cTB0o
As mentioned before, each pack yields 3 base cards, 2 parallels and either a triple relic numbered to 36 or less or an autographed triple relic numbered to 99 or less.
Here are the base cards we pulled:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/001.jpg
Goose Gossage (0850/1350)
Carlos Lee (1290/1350)
Johnny Podres (0787/1350)
The base card design is eye-catching with the picture and the background. The honeycomb cardboard stock adds to the look of the player's picture coming off the card. Personally, could do without the stripe patterns above and below the players, especially since they are bland colors.
The back of the card shows the normal info. At the bottom, there's an area called "Triple Take" where you learn three tidbits of information about the player. There's an area underneath that where it's just a bunch of thoughts. That would be a more appropriate place for the serial number, instead of it being on the front of the card.
Here are the two parallels we pulled:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/002-1.jpg
Ty Cobb Sepia (251/525)
Honus Wagner Sepia (441/525)
Any time you pull two legendary Hall of Famers in a pack is a good thing. Especially when they are both parallels. As with the base cards, the background plays well with the player's picture on the front.
And for our "hit" card:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/003.jpg
David Ortiz Triple Relic (Jersey/Bat/Jersey) (21/36)
Big fan of the high sheen that glosses over the front of the cards. Always liked how the relics are showcased in a letter or number combination that is associated with the player. This helps the card stand out. Surrounding the player's picture is a hologram area that adds to the profile of the player. And next to the player on both sides is his jersey number. The back of the card also includes the previously mentioned Triple Take section.
Ratings (Out of 5):
Base - 4.5
Fun - 5.0
Overall Design - 4.5
Value - 3.0
Rebuy - 3.5
Final Grade - 20.5/25 (82%)
Topps Triple Threads has been a highly anticipated release over the last couple of years. Collectors love getting cards with more than one relic piece on it. Triple Threads is known for unique designs and it incorporates a thicker card stock which is appreciated as it is less likely to damage and easier to protect.
The flip side is that Triple Threads is not the best bang for your buck. Yes, you could pull some great cards, but only getting a total of 6 base, 4 parallels and 2 hits can be devastating to your wallet. Triple Thread relics have been known to "book" as low as $20 (that includes the Auto relics as well), which collectors know what means for the resale market.
All in all, I do enjoy Triple Threads though. Between the look of the cards, the mixture of current and retired players and the excitement over that one pull in each pack makes it a great product. It gives collectors a great set to chase after as well as a some nice parallels as well.
Once again, I'd like to thank Topps for their generosity in providing us with this product to review.