Before I get to the second (and final) blaster that I purchased, I wanted to inform all group break participants that the case of 2012 Allen & Ginter should be arriving at my house today - look for the group break to start quite soon!!
Here's the contents of the second blaster:
Pack 1:
13. Drew Stubbs
228. Dexter Fowler
251. B.J. Upton
WIN6. What's in a Name: Ryan Braun
WTB6. World's Tallest Buildings: Empire State Building
ML-7. World's Greatest Military Leaders: Napoleon Bonaparte
Sweet, a nice mini insert! This is my first Military Leader mini card of the year - another set that I think I will enjoy immensely!
Pack 2:
12. Bryce Harper
65. Alex Rios
86. Nyjer Morgan
125. Ben Revere
316. Adrian Gonzalez
Black border mini: 276. James Shields
The black bordered minis (non-short prints) are seeded at a 1:10 ratio. Of all the inserts/parallels, the black bordered minis are probably the one set that I will (for sure) not attempt to complete. I'll listen to any offers if someone wants this card!
Pack 3:
185. Starlin Castro
202. Jaime Garcia
205. Tony Gwynn
WIN77. What's in a Name: David Price
Murder in Willow Cove: Kerry Fulder
A&G back mini: 218. John Danks
The Danks is my second A&G back mini of the year - and the Kerry Fulder is my second such code card. Unfortunately, I don't (yet) know how many of the code cards exist but I'm sure I'll get a good sampling once my case arrives!
Pack 4:
96. Gavin Floyd
131. Jim Palmer
150. Norichika Aoki
230. Evan Longoria
307. Jhonny Peralta
Reg. mini: 35. David Ortiz
Nothing to write home about in this pack - though the short print is always nice I suppose. I think the real highlight is the Jim Palmer base card to be honest.
Pack 5:
42. Justin Upton
253. Jorge De La Rosa
293. Cliff Lee
WIN96. What's in a Name: Ozzie Smith
HTP8. Historical Turning Points: Allied Victory in World War II
Reg. mini: 44. Brandon League
Pack 6:
70. Aroldis Chapman
83. Matt Joyce
151. Jose Valverde
237. Al Unser, Sr.
342. Ryan Dempster
MBF-8. Man's Best Friend: Labrador Retriever
I love, love, love the Man's Best Friend cards! As a dog lover myself (we have a Golden Retriever), this set speaks to me! I happen to love labs as well - in fact, my wife's parents have a lab so this card is like a little slice of home (or is that home-in-law)?
Pack 7:
80. Brooks Robinson
271. Mark Reynolds
280. Brandon Belt
WIN65. What's in a Name: Nick Swisher
BH-5. Baseball Highlight Sketch: Brooks Robinson
Reg. mini: 307. Jhonny Peralta
My second regular backed mini of the year - only 48 more to go! Will I ever complete the entire regular back mini set - I certainly hope so! I think Topps did a much better job with the Baseball Highlight Sketches this year as well - I found last year's set a little bit on the creepy side to be honest.
Pack 8:
210. Willie Mays
268. Angel Pagan
324. Cal Ripken Jr.
Reg. mini: 75. Erin Andrews
Relic: AGR-MR. Mark Reynolds
Can you get a much better pack than that out of blaster?! A relic, a pair of baseball legends, and a bit of eye-candy in Erin Andrews. As I mentioned in the previous post, I do plan on trying to complete this year's relic set - so if you end up with any for trade, please let me know!!
Good stuff - and a great appetizer for the real Ginter course - the case that should be arriving at some point today!
Here's the contents of the second blaster:
Pack 1:
13. Drew Stubbs
228. Dexter Fowler
251. B.J. Upton
WIN6. What's in a Name: Ryan Braun
WTB6. World's Tallest Buildings: Empire State Building
ML-7. World's Greatest Military Leaders: Napoleon Bonaparte
Sweet, a nice mini insert! This is my first Military Leader mini card of the year - another set that I think I will enjoy immensely!
Pack 2:
12. Bryce Harper
65. Alex Rios
86. Nyjer Morgan
125. Ben Revere
316. Adrian Gonzalez
Black border mini: 276. James Shields
The black bordered minis (non-short prints) are seeded at a 1:10 ratio. Of all the inserts/parallels, the black bordered minis are probably the one set that I will (for sure) not attempt to complete. I'll listen to any offers if someone wants this card!
Pack 3:
185. Starlin Castro
202. Jaime Garcia
205. Tony Gwynn
WIN77. What's in a Name: David Price
Murder in Willow Cove: Kerry Fulder
A&G back mini: 218. John Danks
The Danks is my second A&G back mini of the year - and the Kerry Fulder is my second such code card. Unfortunately, I don't (yet) know how many of the code cards exist but I'm sure I'll get a good sampling once my case arrives!
Pack 4:
96. Gavin Floyd
131. Jim Palmer
150. Norichika Aoki
230. Evan Longoria
307. Jhonny Peralta
Reg. mini: 35. David Ortiz
Nothing to write home about in this pack - though the short print is always nice I suppose. I think the real highlight is the Jim Palmer base card to be honest.
Pack 5:
42. Justin Upton
253. Jorge De La Rosa
293. Cliff Lee
WIN96. What's in a Name: Ozzie Smith
HTP8. Historical Turning Points: Allied Victory in World War II
Reg. mini: 44. Brandon League
Pack 6:
70. Aroldis Chapman
83. Matt Joyce
151. Jose Valverde
237. Al Unser, Sr.
342. Ryan Dempster
MBF-8. Man's Best Friend: Labrador Retriever
I love, love, love the Man's Best Friend cards! As a dog lover myself (we have a Golden Retriever), this set speaks to me! I happen to love labs as well - in fact, my wife's parents have a lab so this card is like a little slice of home (or is that home-in-law)?
Pack 7:
80. Brooks Robinson
271. Mark Reynolds
280. Brandon Belt
WIN65. What's in a Name: Nick Swisher
BH-5. Baseball Highlight Sketch: Brooks Robinson
Reg. mini: 307. Jhonny Peralta
My second regular backed mini of the year - only 48 more to go! Will I ever complete the entire regular back mini set - I certainly hope so! I think Topps did a much better job with the Baseball Highlight Sketches this year as well - I found last year's set a little bit on the creepy side to be honest.
Pack 8:
210. Willie Mays
268. Angel Pagan
324. Cal Ripken Jr.
Reg. mini: 75. Erin Andrews
Relic: AGR-MR. Mark Reynolds
Can you get a much better pack than that out of blaster?! A relic, a pair of baseball legends, and a bit of eye-candy in Erin Andrews. As I mentioned in the previous post, I do plan on trying to complete this year's relic set - so if you end up with any for trade, please let me know!!
Good stuff - and a great appetizer for the real Ginter course - the case that should be arriving at some point today!
I love the man's best frend minis as well. I have a 6-month old pug and am going to try and complete the pug rainbow in her honour :)
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