Enigma
09-04-2009, 01:29 PM
First and foremost, I'd like to thank our sponsors at Topps for providing us with this box.
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24 packs per box
8 cards per pack
Current Retail Price: 59.99 - 69.99
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
- A Combination Of 2 Autograph, Cut Signature, Patch, Relic, Or Stamp Cards Per Box!
- 150 Card Base Set On 16pt Stock!
- 8 Chrome Parallel Cards Per Box!
- 6 Insert Cards Per Box!
BASE CARDS - 150 subjects - 8 PER PACK!
10 each per group: Military, Political, Civil Rights, Bravest, Finest, Groups and Movements, Humanitarian, Diplomatic, Writers...PLUS
25 Heroic American Events...AND...25 Kindred Heroes featuring Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama short printed 1:4 packs!
2 AUTOGRAPH, CUT SIGNATURE, PATCH, RELIC, OR STAMP CARDS PER BOX!
AUTOGRAPH CARDS - 20 total subjects
Heroes of Sport (10)
American Heroes (10)
CUT SIGNATURE CARDS - 95 subjects/91 total cards
Heroes of Spaceflight (25) - One of one!
Heroes of Sport (10) - One of one!
American Heroes (25) - One of one!
- Dual (10 subj/5 cards) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
- Quad (12 subj/3 cards) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
- Signature Relics (3) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
PATCH CARDS - 28 total subjects
Heroes of Spaceflight (28) - #'d to 61!
Every Manned Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo Mission is represented!
RELIC CARDS - 122 total subjects
Heroes of Spaceflight (38)
American Heroism (28)
A Hero's Journey (1 subj/5 cards)
American Heroes (10)
Heroes of Sport (15)
- Dual (10 subj/5 cards) - #'d to 20
- Eight-Piece (16 subj/2 cards) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
STAMP CARDS - 1 subject/20 cards
A Hero's Journey - (1 subject/20 cards) - #'d to 100
INSERT CARDS - 50 subjects - 31 PER BOX!
Medal of Honor (25) 1:2
Presidential Medal of Freedom (28) 1:4
Heroes of Spaceflight (1 subject/15 cards) 1:6
A Hero's Journey (25) 1:8
Heroes of Sport 1:4
- Platinum (25) - #'d to 25
- Gold (25) - #'d to 199
CHROME PARALLEL CARDS - 200 subjects - 5 PER BOX!
Chrome (100) - #'d to 1776
Refractor (100) - #'d to 76
WHAT WE PULLED
VIDEO BREAK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHmr9uSVaNc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOnxavD1ESg
Base (131/150) - 87.3%
Dupes - 14
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Chrome /1776 (8) - George McClellan, Charles Weltner, Frank Robinson, Justin Garner, Civil Rights Movement, Joseph Goldberger, Clara Barton, John Hay
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A Hero's Journey (3)
Heroes Of Spaceflight (4)
Heroes Of Sport (6)
Medal Of Freedom (5)
Medal Of Honor (10)
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American Heroes Col. Gordon R. Roberts Shirt
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Heroes Of Spaceflight Spacelab Wiring
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Final Ratings (out of 5):
Base Set – 5
Fun – 4.5
Overall Design – 4.5
Value – 3.5
Rebuy – 3
Total – 20.5/25 (82%)
It was exciting to see some of the old Topps card designs infused together in the base set. Limiting each design to ten card mini sets was great. Each mini set contained different groups of people and events to keep things focused and organized.
Always a huge fan of Chrome inserts/parallels. The added beauty of these was seeing the cards numbered to 1776, especially when you call it "American Heroes Edition." The chrome cards are limited to the first 100 cards in the set. There was a wide array of insert sets. Ranging from Medal winners to various Spaceflight programs, a lot of information and history is covered.
Have to admit, I was psyched when I saw the wiring card from Spacelab. It's great to see memorabilia such as this as long as it's contained in a non-sport type release. However, wasn't too keen on the shirt relic. It's not because it wasn't some "big name" person. It was due to realizing how many people opening this product would have any clue who Col. Roberts is/was (and yes, I do). In a non-sport release, it's crucial that the chase cards are not lost on the consumer. I can see many seeing this card and saying, "Who is this?" or "What the heck?"
I was unsure what my thoughts would be before I opened this box. I was tentative about this release as I could see it being a waste of a product. However, I quickly realized how decent it was after a couple of packs. It was refreshing to see certain events and people honored, including lesser known heroes. If you are in the market to resell your cards, this is not for you. But if you enjoying collecting and would like to learn about history as well as the amazing heroism of mankind, this is definitely for you.
Once again, I'd like to thank our wonderful sponsors at Topps for giving us the opportunity to open and review this release. For more information on all their products, check them out at www.topps.com (http://www.topps.com).
http://www.blowoutcards.com/images/nonsports/2009toppsamericanheritagehe.jpg
24 packs per box
8 cards per pack
Current Retail Price: 59.99 - 69.99
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
- A Combination Of 2 Autograph, Cut Signature, Patch, Relic, Or Stamp Cards Per Box!
- 150 Card Base Set On 16pt Stock!
- 8 Chrome Parallel Cards Per Box!
- 6 Insert Cards Per Box!
BASE CARDS - 150 subjects - 8 PER PACK!
10 each per group: Military, Political, Civil Rights, Bravest, Finest, Groups and Movements, Humanitarian, Diplomatic, Writers...PLUS
25 Heroic American Events...AND...25 Kindred Heroes featuring Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama short printed 1:4 packs!
2 AUTOGRAPH, CUT SIGNATURE, PATCH, RELIC, OR STAMP CARDS PER BOX!
AUTOGRAPH CARDS - 20 total subjects
Heroes of Sport (10)
American Heroes (10)
CUT SIGNATURE CARDS - 95 subjects/91 total cards
Heroes of Spaceflight (25) - One of one!
Heroes of Sport (10) - One of one!
American Heroes (25) - One of one!
- Dual (10 subj/5 cards) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
- Quad (12 subj/3 cards) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
- Signature Relics (3) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
PATCH CARDS - 28 total subjects
Heroes of Spaceflight (28) - #'d to 61!
Every Manned Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo Mission is represented!
RELIC CARDS - 122 total subjects
Heroes of Spaceflight (38)
American Heroism (28)
A Hero's Journey (1 subj/5 cards)
American Heroes (10)
Heroes of Sport (15)
- Dual (10 subj/5 cards) - #'d to 20
- Eight-Piece (16 subj/2 cards) - One of one! Hobby Exclusive!
STAMP CARDS - 1 subject/20 cards
A Hero's Journey - (1 subject/20 cards) - #'d to 100
INSERT CARDS - 50 subjects - 31 PER BOX!
Medal of Honor (25) 1:2
Presidential Medal of Freedom (28) 1:4
Heroes of Spaceflight (1 subject/15 cards) 1:6
A Hero's Journey (25) 1:8
Heroes of Sport 1:4
- Platinum (25) - #'d to 25
- Gold (25) - #'d to 199
CHROME PARALLEL CARDS - 200 subjects - 5 PER BOX!
Chrome (100) - #'d to 1776
Refractor (100) - #'d to 76
WHAT WE PULLED
VIDEO BREAK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHmr9uSVaNc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOnxavD1ESg
Base (131/150) - 87.3%
Dupes - 14
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/CCF09032009_00009.jpg
Chrome /1776 (8) - George McClellan, Charles Weltner, Frank Robinson, Justin Garner, Civil Rights Movement, Joseph Goldberger, Clara Barton, John Hay
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/CCF09032009_00010.jpg
A Hero's Journey (3)
Heroes Of Spaceflight (4)
Heroes Of Sport (6)
Medal Of Freedom (5)
Medal Of Honor (10)
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http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/CCF09032009_00012.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/CCF09032009_00013.jpg
American Heroes Col. Gordon R. Roberts Shirt
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/CCF09032009_00014.jpg
Heroes Of Spaceflight Spacelab Wiring
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/enigmas_cards/CCF09032009_00015.jpg
Final Ratings (out of 5):
Base Set – 5
Fun – 4.5
Overall Design – 4.5
Value – 3.5
Rebuy – 3
Total – 20.5/25 (82%)
It was exciting to see some of the old Topps card designs infused together in the base set. Limiting each design to ten card mini sets was great. Each mini set contained different groups of people and events to keep things focused and organized.
Always a huge fan of Chrome inserts/parallels. The added beauty of these was seeing the cards numbered to 1776, especially when you call it "American Heroes Edition." The chrome cards are limited to the first 100 cards in the set. There was a wide array of insert sets. Ranging from Medal winners to various Spaceflight programs, a lot of information and history is covered.
Have to admit, I was psyched when I saw the wiring card from Spacelab. It's great to see memorabilia such as this as long as it's contained in a non-sport type release. However, wasn't too keen on the shirt relic. It's not because it wasn't some "big name" person. It was due to realizing how many people opening this product would have any clue who Col. Roberts is/was (and yes, I do). In a non-sport release, it's crucial that the chase cards are not lost on the consumer. I can see many seeing this card and saying, "Who is this?" or "What the heck?"
I was unsure what my thoughts would be before I opened this box. I was tentative about this release as I could see it being a waste of a product. However, I quickly realized how decent it was after a couple of packs. It was refreshing to see certain events and people honored, including lesser known heroes. If you are in the market to resell your cards, this is not for you. But if you enjoying collecting and would like to learn about history as well as the amazing heroism of mankind, this is definitely for you.
Once again, I'd like to thank our wonderful sponsors at Topps for giving us the opportunity to open and review this release. For more information on all their products, check them out at www.topps.com (http://www.topps.com).