2011 Topps American Pie

[Taliasen]

2011 Topps American Pie

Per Box Items:
24 packs per box
8 cards per pack
3 memorabilia cards per box

Topps Sell Sheet

The Standard sized cards have either a color or black and white picture of a person or event from the 1940's to today. The cards are border-less and have a graphic alone the bottom that contains the decade and the name of the person or event. the graphic is designed to be reminiscent of an image or theme from the decade. The card backs are photo-less and vertical in layout. The backs contain biographical information when applicable and extensive information about the person or event.

What I Pulled:
182 cards
154 base set cards, 154/200, = 77% of the base set
1 base dulicate
18 inserts
5 foil parallels
1 puzzle card
3 memorabilia cards

Base card front and back:


The Inserts: (not all scanned)
Hirsute History: 2, 12, 16, 19
Fads & Fashions: 5, 6, 11, 14, 22, 28
Hollywood Walk of Fame: 7, 16, 24, 32, 33, 41, 45, 47
Foil Parallels: 58, 69, 88, 109, 188
Puzzle card


The Hits:
A.J. Hammer relic
Joe Gannascoli relic
Don McLean relic

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2011 Topps American Pie hails itself as a celebration of American pop culture. From the end of World War II to the stars of today, Topps American Pie chronicles the people, events, fads, and fashions that have captured America's imagination for over six decades. the cards all have catchy designs and themed form the different decades. The inserts are entertaining and clever. 2011 American Pie had near perfect collation with only one duplicate and right on with the stated hits. I think it is pretty cool that I pulled a Don McLean relic from a set called "American Pie!"

The Bottom Line:
A very fun rip for nostalgia and history buffs! It will be easy to complete the base set with one box and some light trading. Go buy a box and enjoy your slice of American Pie!

The Final Score:
Final Ratings (Out of 5):
Base set collect-ability: 4/5
Big-hit Hunter: 3/5
Prospector Hunter: NA
Overall Design: 4/5
Fun: 5/5
Value: 4/5
Re-buy: 4/5
Overall Quality: 5/5

Overall: 29/35 (83% = B)

Topps sent me this box to review for Baseball Digest. I am also offering the base and inserts cards to members here for a SASE.

Thanks to In The Game for making this review possible!

Tal

[xdvop86]

I'll take them. LMK

[TorontoSports326]

Im interested!

[Taliasen]

I'll take them. LMK

Take what? base? inserts?

Im interested!

In what?

[bearfield]

i could use the don mclean relic please.

[Taliasen]

i could use the don mclean relic please.

I collect Rickey Henderson, Sean Casey, Tim Tebow, Justin Verlander.

Tal

[bearfield]

I collect Rickey Henderson, Sean Casey, Tim Tebow, Justin Verlander.

Tal

i have none of those. anybody or anything else?

[Pfinder]

I'm working on the Foil Parallel set. I can use these: Foil Parallels: 58, 69, 88, 109
Please check my Bucket or let me know what your looking for, Thanks.

[wvfan]

Hi if you have any Hank William Sr cards left. I love to pick them up for my dad. He is a big fan of his.

Thanks
Brian