SCF Official Review: 2009 Topps Attax

**johan29lhp** · 03-07-2009, 06:41 PM

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:

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

Base Cards:

Code Cards:

Silver Foil Cards:

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.

Originally Posted by stewart20rulz View Post

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.