View Full Version : SCF Official Review: 2009 Topps Attax


johan29lhp
03-07-2009, 06:41 PM
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Product Description:
36 Packs per box
5 Cards per pack
MSRP: $34.99-$49.99

Product Highlights:
Topps Attax is the new card game that puts you in charge of the action! Manage your team, call pitches, and face-off against friends.

Every 36-pack box contains:
3 player and 1 pitcher card in every pack
1 Silver Foil or Code card in every pack

Content Breakdown:
Base Cards
--3 hitters and 1 pitcher per pack
Variations
--Silver Foil 1:2
--Code Cards 1:2


What We Pulled:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdiqlgmi_UM


Players: 180 total (0 duplicates)
Code Cards: 18 (0 duplicates)
Silver Foil: 18 (o duplicates)

Base Cards:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/johan29lhp/TRADED/scan0017-1.jpg



Code Cards:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/johan29lhp/TRADED/scan0018-2.jpg



Silver Foil Cards:
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/johan29lhp/TRADED/scan0019.jpg



Final Ratings (out of 5):
Base Set: 3/5
Fun: 3/5
Overall Design: 4/5
Value: 4/5
Re-Buy: 2/5

Overall: 16/25 (64%)


Topps did an overall decent job with this. I think it's a little different and new to us hobby collectors because I for one have never played a game like this. The base set has a nice design, with easy to read letters and numbers. However, the card stock is extremely thin and flimsy. The code cards are an awesome thing to include as well because it gives the players a chance to compete online against millions of different Attax players world-wide. Also, the silver foil are very cool because they have the refractor technology in them which gives them a good look, which is always a plus.

It was good that in the 36 total packs, I did not pull a single duplicate. There were a couple duplicate players, but them were in the silver foil and base sets. What's cool about these is they have different pictures for them, so it's not redundant.

I did have fun breaking this product. It was a little different obviously because there are not "hits" like game-used or autographs. However, if i were a player and engage in playing the game, I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more.

I certainly would recommend this for the younger generation. This could be something really cool for them learn the game, players, have fun doing it!

Again, I'd like to thank Topps for sending SCF this box to review and being a great sponsor!

gladdyontherise
03-07-2009, 06:49 PM
Nice Job on the Video Ryan!

Product doesnt seem to appealing though, especially if the stock of the card is flimsy

dicekmvp
03-07-2009, 07:20 PM
I don't think its worth buying but it would look great for autographs

andrewcstein
03-07-2009, 08:02 PM
Ooh, a Vlad AND a Wright!

hagansp
03-07-2009, 08:48 PM
nice break, probably too low of a product for myself to be interested in but thanks to topps for the product

stewart20rulz
03-07-2009, 09:28 PM
Looks like something that would be fun if you have kids... even adults may like it. Might have to check 'em out if the boys buy any with their allowance.

johan29lhp
03-07-2009, 10:42 PM
yeh, i understand.

Looks like something that would be fun if you have kids... even adults may like it. Might have to check 'em out if the boys buy any with their allowance.


its not that its a low quality product, its a game. All the numbers mean something, and you build a team. Its designed i am sure with the intent for younger users, so they arent going to make high quality cards for that reason.

quiet-things
03-07-2009, 10:46 PM
Looks like it could be fun, the silver foil cards look nice. Great review Ryan

Thanks Topps!

etmill01
03-07-2009, 11:52 PM
Great review Ryan, I also like to look of the Silver foil cards..Thanks Ed

spuds1961
03-07-2009, 11:53 PM
NICE review Ryan,Thanks for the product topps

JKC
03-08-2009, 06:09 AM
Nice break and review!

Thanks Topps!

Darin

doniceage
03-08-2009, 11:12 AM
As the others said nice review and I know as kid I liked the cards like this that were a game. Only thing is finding friends that wanting to play.

DOn

htwheelz01
03-08-2009, 12:05 PM
Nice review man.

johan29lhp
03-08-2009, 12:11 PM
Exactly Don, i could see a problem in that also.

As the others said nice review and I know as kid I liked the cards like this that were a game. Only thing is finding friends that wanting to play.

DOn

BBonds25
03-08-2009, 03:11 PM
Nice job Ryan. Not the product for me, but still a great job!

Also, thanks to Topps for providing this product for review.

champ1985
03-08-2009, 08:00 PM
New slant on an old idea...kinda cool but should only appeal to the younger collectors.

Nice job on the vid!

spoodini
03-08-2009, 10:59 PM
Thanks again Topps! I've seen this product come out for other sports I believe so it's only natural to come out in baseball. I understand it's for the "younger" kids so I see how you are making this a low end product. It definitely looks like fun for younger kids especially with Yugioh and Magic still being played by kids around the world.

This product reminds me, any chance of "Pack Wars" coming back? That was a fun product as it had a hit per pack too :)

RenegadeLonghorn
03-09-2009, 05:00 AM
Great job with the review. Thanks Topps!

johan29lhp
03-10-2009, 12:13 AM
bump....

i will list all of the cards pulled from this break for people to claim. You may choose up to 3 of your liking, and they are yours by either you sending me a SASE or $1 paypal to cover postage and supplies.

mikesilvia
03-11-2009, 12:32 PM
Looks like something great for the young kids. Affordable and fun!

johan29lhp
03-11-2009, 01:54 PM
yes...they did a great job at targeting the younger generations with this product.

Looks like something great for the young kids. Affordable and fun!

SingleDaddyof2
03-12-2009, 12:37 AM
Very nice, attractive card design! Great job on the review, Ryan!

johan29lhp
03-12-2009, 12:52 AM
thanks

Very nice, attractive card design! Great job on the review, Ryan!