SCF Official Review: 2012/13 Score

[Enigma]

First and foremost, I'd like to thank Panini for providing us with this box.



36 packs per box
7 cards per pack
Current Retail Price (online): $30.00 - $39.99

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

SCORE BASE CARD
The all new Score Signatures features autographs from your favorite NHL players.

GOLD RUSH
One per pack. Look for the more rare
Hot Rookie versions falling one per box.

HOT ROOKIES
All new rookies for the 2012-13 Season!

CHECK-IT
The Check-It insert set makes its long awaited return to Score showcasing the hardest hitters of the NHL's past and present.

TEAM SCORE
Find all new Team Score inserts showcasing the best talent across the league.

FIRST GOAL
Re-live the season with the First Goal inserts, highlighting players netting their first NHL goal.

THE FRANCHISE RETRO SIGNATURES
Available only in retail, the Franchise Retro Autograph set includes the likes of Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe.

SCORE SIGNATURES
All new for 2012-13 Score, the Score Signature set features autographs from your favorite NHL players.

THE FRANCHISE RETRO
Retail Exclusive! The Franchise Retro set includes players from the NHL's Original Six teams. Some of the greatest players from the NHL's storied past.

WHAT WE PULLED



Base - 183/500 (36.6%)
Rookies - 18/48 (37.5%)
Goldrush (36)
Goldrush Rookies (1)



Check-It (1)
First Goal (3)
Franchise (1)



Franchise Original Six (4 - 1 Dupe)
Net Cam (3)
Team Score (2)



FINAL THOUGHTS

Base - 3.5/5
Design - 4.25/5
Fun - 3.5/5
Value - 3/5
Rebuy - 4/5

Overall - 18.25/25 (73%)

Pros:
Great for set builders and newcomers alike
Great price for those wanting something to open
Nice to see player transactions notated as recently as a month ago

Cons:
Too many cards in the base set
Ratio of base to rookies (percentage wise) too even
A lot of packs to open
Not much to get you excited in the box

NPN Information:

NPN, 2012/12 Score Hockey
5325 FAA Blvd Suite 100A
Irving, TX 75061-3601

Postmarked: 10/24/12
Received By: 10/31/12

Limit 2 per household, mailed separately

Canada Skills: 664 + 756 / 189 x 175 - 415 = ?

Once again, I'd like to thank our wonderful sponsors at Panini for giving us the opportunity to open and review this release. For more information on all of their products, visit them today at www.paniniamerica.net

All the cards from this break are available for request. Since the video is a recap, just PM me with the player or players of interest and I will let you know what we received. Cards are available for request for 30 days from the time this review is posted. As always, for the first 48 hours, only VIPs can make requests.

[andrewconnors9]

Definitely a let down compared to last years score, but of course the rookie crop for last years score was way better and the SP's and NNO rookies made for fun chasing. Bought one box of this anddd, meh