Enigma
07-03-2009, 01:53 AM
First and foremost, I'd like to thank our gracious sponsors at Panini America for providing us with this box.
http://www.blowoutcards.com/images/football/2009donrusseliteFB.jpg
20 packs per box
5 cards per pack
SRP: $82.99 - $89.99
Product Description
PER BOX ITEMS:
3 MEMORABILIA OR AUTOGRAPH CARDS (WITH AT LEAST ONE AUTOGRAPH)
2 ROOKIES
1 PARALLEL
1 ZONING COMMISSION
1 PRIME TARGETS
1 PASSING THE TORCH
1 STARS
1 ELITE SERIES
1 CHAIN REACTION
1 COLLEGE TIES
1 COLLEGE TIES COMBOS
AND 2 OTHERS OF THE FOLLOWING:
ZONING COMMISSION
PRIME TARGETS
PASSING THE TORCH
STARS
ELITE SERIES
CHAIN REACTION
COLLEGE TIES
COLLEGE TIES COMBOS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PASSING THE TORCH AUTOGRAPHS
The Return of Elite's Landmark Two-Player Insert with Fantastic New Pairings Numbered to 25 or less!
THROWBACK THREADS PRIME
A Prime-Piece Game-Worn Memorabilia Tribute to Football's Greatest Players Numbered to 50 or less!
COLLEGE TIES SIGNATURES
NFL Stars from the Past and Present that played at the same college, Numbered to 50 or less!
TURN OF THE CENTURY ROOKIE SIGNATURES
The league's top Rookies from the Class of 2009 are featured with Autographs, Numbered to 250 or less!!
CARD SETS
Commons (100)
A cavalcade of NFL stars in Elite's common set are portrayed on metalized film board and include Turn of the Century, Aspirations and Status parallels.
Rookies (100)
Featuring the top newcomers of the 2009 NFL rookie class, this subset is spotlighted on double rainbow film board and numbered to 999 or less.
Autographed Rookies (100)
Autographed Rookies are numbered to 999 or less.
Turn of the Century Rookies Signatures (100)
Partial parallel to rookies highlighted by an autograph and set on double rainbow film board and numbered to 250 or less.
Aspirations Die-Cut (200)
Base set parallel set on double rainbow film, numbered to 99 or less.
Status Die-Cut (200)
Base set parallel set on double rainbow film board, numbered to 99 or less.
Gold Status Die-Cut (200)
Base set parallel set on double rainbow film board, numbered to 24.
Gold Status Signatures Die-Cut (100)
Rookies set partial parallel on double rainbow film board, die-cut and an autograph sticker, numbered to 24 or less.
Black Status Signatures Die-Cut (100)
Base set partial parallel on double rainbow film board with black foil, die-cut and an autograph sticker, numbered to 1.
Zoning Commission Gold (25)
Players who regularly find the end zone are featured in this insert on double rainbow film board with a prime jersey swatch. Gold numbered to 899.
Zoning Commission Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Zoning Commission Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Zoning Commission Jerseys (25)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Zoning Commission Jerseys Prime (25)
Jerseys Prime numbered to 50 or less.
Prime Targets Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 899.
Prime Targets Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Prime Targets Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Prime Targets Jerseys (25)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Prime Targets Jerseys Prime (25)
Some of the prime offensive targets in the NFL are highlighted on double rainbow film board with a prime jersey swatch, numbered to 50.
Passing the Torch Red (15)
Passing the Torch Red numbered to 999.
Passing the Torch Green (15)
Passing the Torch Green numbered to 499.
Passing the Torch Blue (15)
Passing the Torch Blue numbered to 199.
Passing the Torch Autographs (15)
This highly anticipated autograph insert pairs retired legends and rising stars on double rainbow board, numbered to 25 or less.
Stars Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 899.
Stars Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Stars Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Stars Gold Jerseys (25)
Gold Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Stars Black Jerseys Prime (25)
The league's premier players are featured with a prime swatch of a gameworn jersey set on double rainbow film board, numbered to 50 or less.
Elite Series Red (35)
Red numbered to 999.
Elite Series Green (35)
Green numbered to 499.
Elite Series Blue (35)
Blue numbered to 199.
Elite Series Jerseys (35)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Elite Series Jerseys Prime (35)
Standout teammates from top NFL teams are spotlighted with a prime swatch of game-worn jersey set on double rainbow board, numbered to 50 or less.
Chain Reaction Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 899.
Chain Reaction Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Chain Reaction Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Chain Reaction Jerseys (25)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Chain Reaction Jerseys Prime (25)
Players who have proven they can move the chains are featured with a prime swatch of jersey on double rainbow film board, numbered to 50 or less.
Throwback Threads (50)
Throwback Threads numbered to 299 or less.
Throwback Threads Autographs (50)
Throwback Threads Autographs numbered to 25 or less.
Throwback Threads Prime (50)
This parallel features one or two prime swatches of game-worn jerseys and is numbered to 50 or less.
Throwback Threads Prime Autographs (50)
Throwback Threads Prime Autographs numbered to 10 or less.
College Ties Green (25)
Green numbered to 899.
College Ties Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 399.
College Ties Black (25)
Black numbered to 199.
College Ties Signatures (25)
Highlighting established NFL veterans and highly regarded rookies that attended the same college; this superlative insert features an autograph, numbered to 50 or less.
College Ties Combos Green (25)
College Ties Combos Green numbered to 899.
College Ties Combos Gold (25)
College Ties Combos Gold numbered to 399.
College Ties Combos Black (25)
College Ties Combos Black numbered to 199.
College Ties Combos Signatures (25)
College Ties Combos Signatures numbered to 50 or less.
WHAT WE PULLED
VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymb3lBRwd5Y
Base - 85/100 (85%)
Dupes - 0
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00000.jpg
Rookies /999 (2): Arian Foster, Gartrell Johnson
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00001.jpg
Aspirations (1): Donovan McNabb /95
Status (1): B.J. Raji /90
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00002.jpg
Chain Reaction Gold /899 (1): Willie Parker
College Ties Combos Black /199 (1): Cedric Peerman/Kevin Ogletree
College Ties Combos Gold /399 (1): Javon Ringer/Devin Thomas
College Ties Green /899 (1): Chase Coffman
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00003.jpg
Elite Series Red /999 (1): Jonathan Stewart
Stars Black /399 (1): Clinton Portis
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00005.jpg
Prime Targets Black /399 (1): Lee Evans
Prime Targets Red /199 (1): Donald Driver
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00006.jpg
Passing The Torch Green /499 (1): Gale Sayers/Matt Forte
Zoning Commission Red /199 (1): Marvin Harrison
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00007.jpg
Rookie Autographs (2): Brandon Tate /299, Tony Fiammetta /499
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00008.jpg
Prime Targets Gold Jersey /150 (1): Reggie Wayne
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00009.jpg
Throwback Threads Red Dual Jersey /299 (1): Drew Brees (Chargers/Saints)
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00010.jpg
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07032009_00000.jpg
Final Ratings (Out of 5):
Base set: 4.75/5
Fun: 4/5
Overall design: 4.25/5
Value: 5/5
Re-buy: 5/5
Overall: 23/25 (92%)
Elite year in and year out provides a great product for collectors. The base cards on a holofoil card stock make the cards standout without going overboard. The 100 card is doable for set collectors as you get most of the cards in one box. The rookies are 2 per box, so you do have to chase for them, but it gives good value to them due to the ratio.
Almost every pack contains something from an insert/rookie to a relic or auto. The parallels are not overly numerous like other products, which is always a plus for collectors. The color backgrounds make it easy to determine which color you have.
Aspirations and Status cards are back. For those unsure of how the numbering works, it simple and confusing at the same time. Between the two cards, there's a total of 100 made. The Status cards are numbered to the player's jersey number and the Aspirations cards are number to difference between the jersey number and 100. Therefore, The McNabb Aspirations we pulled is numbered to 95, meaning his Status card is numbered to 5 to equal 100.
Elite normally yields 1 autograph and 2 jersey cards. We were fortunate in getting an extra auto in our box. There are a multitude of game used and autographs in Elite, but most autos revolve around the rookies.
In the end, Elite offers something for everyone. You have an easy to put together base set and a nice chase set of rookies. For insert enthusiasts, there's parallels of all kinds to keep you content. And for those into memorabilia and auto cards, they are there for the taking. Overall, a wonderful product for collectors.
Once again, I'd like to thank our wonderful sponsors at Panini America for giving us this opportunity to open and review this product. For more information on this release and others in the product line, be sure to check them out at www.donruss.com (http://www.donruss.com).
http://www.blowoutcards.com/images/football/2009donrusseliteFB.jpg
20 packs per box
5 cards per pack
SRP: $82.99 - $89.99
Product Description
PER BOX ITEMS:
3 MEMORABILIA OR AUTOGRAPH CARDS (WITH AT LEAST ONE AUTOGRAPH)
2 ROOKIES
1 PARALLEL
1 ZONING COMMISSION
1 PRIME TARGETS
1 PASSING THE TORCH
1 STARS
1 ELITE SERIES
1 CHAIN REACTION
1 COLLEGE TIES
1 COLLEGE TIES COMBOS
AND 2 OTHERS OF THE FOLLOWING:
ZONING COMMISSION
PRIME TARGETS
PASSING THE TORCH
STARS
ELITE SERIES
CHAIN REACTION
COLLEGE TIES
COLLEGE TIES COMBOS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PASSING THE TORCH AUTOGRAPHS
The Return of Elite's Landmark Two-Player Insert with Fantastic New Pairings Numbered to 25 or less!
THROWBACK THREADS PRIME
A Prime-Piece Game-Worn Memorabilia Tribute to Football's Greatest Players Numbered to 50 or less!
COLLEGE TIES SIGNATURES
NFL Stars from the Past and Present that played at the same college, Numbered to 50 or less!
TURN OF THE CENTURY ROOKIE SIGNATURES
The league's top Rookies from the Class of 2009 are featured with Autographs, Numbered to 250 or less!!
CARD SETS
Commons (100)
A cavalcade of NFL stars in Elite's common set are portrayed on metalized film board and include Turn of the Century, Aspirations and Status parallels.
Rookies (100)
Featuring the top newcomers of the 2009 NFL rookie class, this subset is spotlighted on double rainbow film board and numbered to 999 or less.
Autographed Rookies (100)
Autographed Rookies are numbered to 999 or less.
Turn of the Century Rookies Signatures (100)
Partial parallel to rookies highlighted by an autograph and set on double rainbow film board and numbered to 250 or less.
Aspirations Die-Cut (200)
Base set parallel set on double rainbow film, numbered to 99 or less.
Status Die-Cut (200)
Base set parallel set on double rainbow film board, numbered to 99 or less.
Gold Status Die-Cut (200)
Base set parallel set on double rainbow film board, numbered to 24.
Gold Status Signatures Die-Cut (100)
Rookies set partial parallel on double rainbow film board, die-cut and an autograph sticker, numbered to 24 or less.
Black Status Signatures Die-Cut (100)
Base set partial parallel on double rainbow film board with black foil, die-cut and an autograph sticker, numbered to 1.
Zoning Commission Gold (25)
Players who regularly find the end zone are featured in this insert on double rainbow film board with a prime jersey swatch. Gold numbered to 899.
Zoning Commission Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Zoning Commission Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Zoning Commission Jerseys (25)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Zoning Commission Jerseys Prime (25)
Jerseys Prime numbered to 50 or less.
Prime Targets Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 899.
Prime Targets Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Prime Targets Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Prime Targets Jerseys (25)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Prime Targets Jerseys Prime (25)
Some of the prime offensive targets in the NFL are highlighted on double rainbow film board with a prime jersey swatch, numbered to 50.
Passing the Torch Red (15)
Passing the Torch Red numbered to 999.
Passing the Torch Green (15)
Passing the Torch Green numbered to 499.
Passing the Torch Blue (15)
Passing the Torch Blue numbered to 199.
Passing the Torch Autographs (15)
This highly anticipated autograph insert pairs retired legends and rising stars on double rainbow board, numbered to 25 or less.
Stars Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 899.
Stars Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Stars Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Stars Gold Jerseys (25)
Gold Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Stars Black Jerseys Prime (25)
The league's premier players are featured with a prime swatch of a gameworn jersey set on double rainbow film board, numbered to 50 or less.
Elite Series Red (35)
Red numbered to 999.
Elite Series Green (35)
Green numbered to 499.
Elite Series Blue (35)
Blue numbered to 199.
Elite Series Jerseys (35)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Elite Series Jerseys Prime (35)
Standout teammates from top NFL teams are spotlighted with a prime swatch of game-worn jersey set on double rainbow board, numbered to 50 or less.
Chain Reaction Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 899.
Chain Reaction Black (25)
Black numbered to 399.
Chain Reaction Red (25)
Red numbered to 199.
Chain Reaction Jerseys (25)
Jerseys numbered to 299 or less.
Chain Reaction Jerseys Prime (25)
Players who have proven they can move the chains are featured with a prime swatch of jersey on double rainbow film board, numbered to 50 or less.
Throwback Threads (50)
Throwback Threads numbered to 299 or less.
Throwback Threads Autographs (50)
Throwback Threads Autographs numbered to 25 or less.
Throwback Threads Prime (50)
This parallel features one or two prime swatches of game-worn jerseys and is numbered to 50 or less.
Throwback Threads Prime Autographs (50)
Throwback Threads Prime Autographs numbered to 10 or less.
College Ties Green (25)
Green numbered to 899.
College Ties Gold (25)
Gold numbered to 399.
College Ties Black (25)
Black numbered to 199.
College Ties Signatures (25)
Highlighting established NFL veterans and highly regarded rookies that attended the same college; this superlative insert features an autograph, numbered to 50 or less.
College Ties Combos Green (25)
College Ties Combos Green numbered to 899.
College Ties Combos Gold (25)
College Ties Combos Gold numbered to 399.
College Ties Combos Black (25)
College Ties Combos Black numbered to 199.
College Ties Combos Signatures (25)
College Ties Combos Signatures numbered to 50 or less.
WHAT WE PULLED
VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymb3lBRwd5Y
Base - 85/100 (85%)
Dupes - 0
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00000.jpg
Rookies /999 (2): Arian Foster, Gartrell Johnson
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00001.jpg
Aspirations (1): Donovan McNabb /95
Status (1): B.J. Raji /90
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00002.jpg
Chain Reaction Gold /899 (1): Willie Parker
College Ties Combos Black /199 (1): Cedric Peerman/Kevin Ogletree
College Ties Combos Gold /399 (1): Javon Ringer/Devin Thomas
College Ties Green /899 (1): Chase Coffman
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00003.jpg
Elite Series Red /999 (1): Jonathan Stewart
Stars Black /399 (1): Clinton Portis
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00005.jpg
Prime Targets Black /399 (1): Lee Evans
Prime Targets Red /199 (1): Donald Driver
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00006.jpg
Passing The Torch Green /499 (1): Gale Sayers/Matt Forte
Zoning Commission Red /199 (1): Marvin Harrison
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00007.jpg
Rookie Autographs (2): Brandon Tate /299, Tony Fiammetta /499
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00008.jpg
Prime Targets Gold Jersey /150 (1): Reggie Wayne
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00009.jpg
Throwback Threads Red Dual Jersey /299 (1): Drew Brees (Chargers/Saints)
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07022009_00010.jpg
http://www.sportscardforum.com/photoplog/images/1000/medium/1_CCF07032009_00000.jpg
Final Ratings (Out of 5):
Base set: 4.75/5
Fun: 4/5
Overall design: 4.25/5
Value: 5/5
Re-buy: 5/5
Overall: 23/25 (92%)
Elite year in and year out provides a great product for collectors. The base cards on a holofoil card stock make the cards standout without going overboard. The 100 card is doable for set collectors as you get most of the cards in one box. The rookies are 2 per box, so you do have to chase for them, but it gives good value to them due to the ratio.
Almost every pack contains something from an insert/rookie to a relic or auto. The parallels are not overly numerous like other products, which is always a plus for collectors. The color backgrounds make it easy to determine which color you have.
Aspirations and Status cards are back. For those unsure of how the numbering works, it simple and confusing at the same time. Between the two cards, there's a total of 100 made. The Status cards are numbered to the player's jersey number and the Aspirations cards are number to difference between the jersey number and 100. Therefore, The McNabb Aspirations we pulled is numbered to 95, meaning his Status card is numbered to 5 to equal 100.
Elite normally yields 1 autograph and 2 jersey cards. We were fortunate in getting an extra auto in our box. There are a multitude of game used and autographs in Elite, but most autos revolve around the rookies.
In the end, Elite offers something for everyone. You have an easy to put together base set and a nice chase set of rookies. For insert enthusiasts, there's parallels of all kinds to keep you content. And for those into memorabilia and auto cards, they are there for the taking. Overall, a wonderful product for collectors.
Once again, I'd like to thank our wonderful sponsors at Panini America for giving us this opportunity to open and review this product. For more information on this release and others in the product line, be sure to check them out at www.donruss.com (http://www.donruss.com).