2012 Bowman Platinum

[Taliasen]

2012 Bowman Platinum

Per box items:
20 pack per box
5 cards per pack
2 autographs per box
1 autographed relic per box

Topps sell sheet

The standard sized base set cards feature a color action shot of the named player superimposed over a gray-scale background. Bordered on the sides and bottom with black and silver graphics, the card fronts are also trimmed with a team color. The set name, player name and team are centered along the bottom of the refractor finished card fronts. The card backs are photo-less. The backs list moderate biographical information, modest career highlights, career best and last year season statistics. The backs depict the team logo and are also in a team color.

What I pulled:
98 unique cards, no duplicates
64 base set cards = 64/100 = 64% of the base set
15 Bowman Platinum Picks
16 inserts and parallels
2 autographs
1 relic/autograph

Base card front and back:


The inserts and parallels: (not all scanned)
Gold parallel: Shields, Rosario, Braun, Jimenez
Green Parallel: Hanson, McCann
Red Parallel: McCann
Serial numbered green Bowman Plat. Picks: Drury, Cole #/399
Serial numbered red Bowman Plat. Picks; Jacobs #/25
Top Prospects: Yelich, Taveras, D'Arnaud, Segura
Die-cut, Trumbo, Ichiro


The Hits:
Kole Calhoun, Clay Holmes autographs
Mike Morse autograph 3-color patch #/50


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For over 60 years, Bowman has been the go-to brand for collectors who follow the game's top Rookies and Prospects. Bowman is the Home of the Rookie Card! The first thing I noticed about 2012 Bowman Platinum is that every base set card has a refractor finish! This, combined with the great photography and shot selection really make Bowman Platinum visually appealing. I also like the simple and clean design. The "Top Prospects" and die-cut insert cards also look really good.The Bowman Platinum Picks cards differ slightly in graphics on the card fronts, so I had to resort to the card numbering on the card backs to identify them all. For as much as I really like this product, and how nice the hits are, for me it just does not have the "wow" factor. Ultimately I would have preferred a couple less inserts and parallels for more of a complete set.

The Bottom Line:
I give 2012 Bowman Platinum a buy rating. It will be very easy to complete the base set with two boxes. The parallel and insert sets will be fun to chase. Both prospectors and set builders will enjoy this really fun product. Buy a box and trade your Tigers cards to me!

The Final Score:
Final Ratings (Out of 5):
Base set collect-ability: 3/5
Big-hit Hunter: 2/5
Prospector Hunter:5/5
Overall Design: 5/5
Fun: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Re-buy: 5/5
Overall Quality: 5/5

Overall: 35/40 (87.5% = B)

Topps sent me this box to review for Full Spectrum Baseball. As always I am offering base and insert cards to members here for a SASE.

Thanks to Topps for making this review possible!

Tal

[Jazzer540]

I have a decent amount of tiger stuff from this product if you are interested.

[thrashers2005]

I would be interested in all of the braves base and inserts!

[Taliasen]

I would be interested in all of the braves base and inserts!

All the Braves stuff already claimed via PM sorry.

Tal

[SFGiants]

I am interested in all or any Giants. Thanks.

Jerad

[Taliasen]

I am interested in all or any Giants. Thanks.

Jerad

PM replied to.

[schwood]

Love the Brandon Jacobs red too bud.

[spuds1961]

I think your review was very generous as there is no way this product should ever get a 5/5 on value,far too many boxes have no name auto's and auto relics to justify the price range,yes it is a nice looking set and the design is crisp,but as far as resell value your best bet will be simple bowman chrome.

[jmintz]

PM sent re: inserts

[Taliasen]

Love the Brandon Jacobs red too bud.

Gone already, sorry.

I think your review was very generous as there is no way this product should ever get a 5/5 on value,far too many boxes have no name auto's and auto relics to justify the price range,yes it is a nice looking set and the design is crisp,but as far as resell value your best bet will be simple bowman chrome.

Thank you for your input.

PM sent re: inserts

replied to.

Tal