SCF Official Review: 2012/13 Panini Threads

[Enigma]

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



24 packs per box
5 cards per pack
Current Retail Price (online): $96.00 MAPP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- After a year away, the popular Threads brand returns with 100 rookie Cards printed on wood and signed on-card!
- Also look for the collector favorite Team Threads die-cut jersey autographs!
- Look for a 150 base set with a good mix of current and retired players along with rookie autographs from the 2011 and 2012 draft classes.
- Find designs unique to the Threads brand history!
- Autograph sets include Rookies, Team Threads Signatures, Rookie Team Threads Signatures, and Private Signings.
- Memorabilia cards include Authentic Threads, Prime Authentic Threads, Triple Threads, and Prime Triple Threads.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

High Flyers
The game's best dunkers all in one place, showcasing some of the best in-action photography captured during NBA games

Team Threads Signatures
These die-cut jersey card gems with signatures are back again!

Signage
Showcasing on-card autographs of the NBA's best players!

Century Greats
Features a new and unique design along with some of the most recognizable and historical NBA players.

Authentic Threads
Find short-printed memorabilia cards at the rate of one per box! Prime versions as well!

Rookies
Look for on-card autographs of the latest rookies on newly-designed wood cards.

WHAT WE PULLED



Kobe Anthology Bonus Pack - 5 cards



Base: 96/150 (64%)
Silver Century Proof /199 (1): Shawn Marion



Century Greats (3)
Floor Generals (3)
High Flyers (4)
Inside Presence (3)
Rookie Team Threads (5)
Talented Twosomes (2)





Isaiah Thomas RC/Autograph



Terrence Ross RC/Autograph



Signage Ben Gordon Autograph



Triple Threads Prime Deron Williams 1-color Patch/Ty Lawson 3-color Patch/Rajon Rondo 2-color Patch /25



FINAL THOUGHTS

Base - 4/5
Design - 4.5/5
Fun - 4/5
Value - 4/5
Rebuy - 4.25/5

Overall - 20.75/25 (83%)

Pros:
On card Autographs, especially for Rookies
Rookies are relegated to Autographs, no plain base cards
Nice change to card design
Return of Team Threads inserts

Cons:
Only one numbered parallel per box
Too many insert sets, feels like overkill

NPN Information:

NPN, 2012-13 Panini Threads Basketball
5325 FAA Blvd Suite 100A
Irving TX 75061-3601

Limit 2 requests per household, mailed separately

Postmarked By: 12/19/12
Received By: 12/26/12

Canada Skills: 500 + 591 / 197 x 342 - 125 = ?

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 base and inserts are available for request. Please PM me with the cards of interest. Cards are available for 30 days from the time this review is posted. As always, only VIPs may make requests for the first 48 hours.

[pwaldo]

Pretty awesome triple patch