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



10 packs per box
5 cards per pack
Current Retail Price (online): $84.99 - $99.99

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Three hot boxes per case (one per inner case) feature Platinum parallels that replace all common cards.
- Two of the best running backs in league history - Emmit Smith and Barry Sanders - get their own inserts. Each card will be silhouette die-cut over a jumbo material swatch, including autographed versions.
- Look for new base set RCs for RPS players (non-auto, non-mem), including Mirror Black and Platinum versions for added value out of the box.
- New designs - Certified's Freshman Fabric auto/mem RCs get a fresh look and the return of Certified Potential Materials after a one-year hiatus.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Emmit Collection
The NFL's all-time leading rusher, Emmitt Smith became a household name with America's Team in the 1990s. This five-card insert showcases his best highlights and also comes with an autographed memorabilia version.

Freshman Fabric
Newly revamped with die-cut F's (for Freshman Fabric), the 40 players at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere are featured on this traditional Certified rookie card.

Sanders Collection
Arguably the most exciting player to set foot on the gridiron, Sanders dazzled fans during his prolific career, which is chronicled in this insert with jumbo swatches and a side-silhouette die-cut.

Fabric of the Game
A staple in Certified, these iconic team name die-cuts feature the best and brightest rookies from this year's class.

Rookie Combo NFL Shields
Nothing compares to the NFL Shield. These 1-of-1 combo shields are some of the most sought after cards for the 2013 rookies.

WHAT WE PULLED

Base: 42/150 (28%)
Immortals /999 (2): Jerome Bettis, Terry Bradshaw
Rookies /999 (2): Nick Kasa, Ryan Swope




Certified has been a mainstay in the Panini (Donruss) product line for many years. It was one of the first products to go with a foil background to stand out from the basic picture cards. This year, Certified technically has a 340-cards base set mixed with numbered cards of legends and rookies along with a mix of rookie jersey/autographs. The veteran compile the first 150 cards, legends the next 50, regular rookies the next 100 and finally the Freshman Fabric series rounds out the final 40.

Mirror Red /250 (2): Terrell Davis, Nick Kasa
Mirror Blue /100 (1): Phillip Thomas



There are no inserts in Certified. However, it makes up for that with a ridiculous ten parallel versions! Five can be found in regular boxes while four others are in special boxes. The regular five are Mirror Red, Blue, Gold, Emerald and Black which are numbered to 250 or less. The other four are found in randomly inserts Platinum Hot Boxes. These match the Mirror colors and are numbered to 999 or less.

Freshman Fabrics Julius Randle RC Dual Jersey/Autograph /499



D.J. Fluker Mirror Red Autograph /999



Certified Skills Dwayne Bowe Jersey /299



Matt Barkley Fabric Of The Game Team Die Cut Jersey /99



Each box of Certified should contain 4 autographs or relics. There are numerous sets to chase after. There are multiple levels of autographs and relics that follow the colors of the Mirror Parallels. Fabric Of The Game is back, but appears to focus only on the Team Die Cut Windows this year. Freshman Fabrics represents the rookies for 40 players, complete with a dual jersey and autograph. There are parallel versions of these as well. Certified Skills and Certified Potential used to be an insert set as well as a jersey set, but looks like they are jersey only. NFL Shields are available for as combos for rookies (numbered to 1). Finally, Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders get featured in their own jersey and autograph sets to honor their legendary careers.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Base - 3.5/5
Design - 4.25/5
Fun - 4.5/5
Value - 3.5/5
Rebuy - 4/5

Overall - 19.75/25 (79%)

NPN Information:

NPN, 2013 Panini Certified Football
5325 FAA Blvd Suite 100
Irving, TX 75061-3601

Limit 2 Requests Per Household, Mailed Separately

Postmarked By: 12/4/13
Received By: 12/11/13

Canada Skills: 832 + 764 / 191 x 431 - 336 = ?

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