We've finally reached the end of the fourth group break of 2015 here at Nachos Grande. I'm already beginning to think about the fifth break of the year - I had thought about Series 2 but that's out already and I think people are probably sick of it...so maybe we wait until Ginter? Any other suggestions?
While I wait for suggestions, let's finish off break #4 with our tenth and final box out of the 2015 Topps Archives case. We had an AWESOME case - and we finish on a high note with a one-of-one card. I'll get to that shortly, but first let's look at the other cards in the box!
We begin with the buyback card - it ended up being another Ranger.
That Len Randle in all of his 1976 Topps glory. Out of the ten buyback cards in the case, we pulled two Rangers plus a Washington Senators card - the precursor to the Rangers! That's 30% Rangers' buyback cards in the case - a great haul for BMan who had the Rangers but not a great selection for everyone else involved in the break. All that said, I think most people should be happy with how their team(s) did - at least, I certainly hope that that is the case!
Our tenth and final Will Ferrell card is the one depicting him as an Angel.
I was pleased to see that our case did indeed provide one of each of the ten different versions of Will Ferrell. This is a set that I aim to collect - so if you have any that I need, let me know!
The final box of the case provided us with three parallels - two base card parallels and one auto parallel. A nice way to end things if you ask me.
Our base card parallels were both of the silver variety. First, this gorgeous Miguel Cabrera card for the Tigers.
A big congrats to Julie for that one - she gets a Cabrera numbered 129/199.
Our second silver parallel is Carlos Santana of the Indians.
I ended up "stuck" with the Indians - so if anyone is a big collector of cards numbered 116/199, hit me up.
That leaves us with three more scan-worthy cards. First, our basic autograph.
That's Andruw Jones of the Braves - though how you get "Andruw Jones" out of that scribble is beyond me. Seriously, can you make out any part of his name in that auto? I know I can't.
Our other autograph was this gold parallel of Jose Vidro of the Expos (Nationals slot).
Jaybarkerfan had the Nats/Expos in the break so he is the lucky recipient of this card numbered 45/50. I like that Vidro included his uniform number with his auto - pretty cool looking signature! We actually pulled Vidro's regular autograph in this case as well - so maybe Jaybarkerfan will become a Vidro supercollector!
Finally, we get to the one-of-one that we pulled. It's a printing plate of Matt Kemp of the Padres.
I was happy to pull this plate for a couple of reasons. First, printing plates are seeded 1:865 packs (or about 1 per 3.6 cases) so it's always fun to pull a rare, unexpected card. Second, I was happy to see that our one-of-one was a Padres' card since The Underdog Card Collector claimed the Padres a long time ago (back when Topps talked about a Tony Gwynn tribute in this year's edition of Archives). The so-called tribute ended up being that Topps used the 1983 Topps design...big whoop. At least this way TUCC (for short) still ended up with a cool prize from the group break!
The final reason I was happy to get this particular printing plate is that it is the magenta plate and not the yellow printing plate. Everyone knows the yellow printing plates are the worst.
A big thank you to everyone who joined in the break - and for all of you who have followed along throughout the adventure. We ended up with a great case - and I think pretty much every slot in the break got something pretty cool. At this point, all I need to do is to pack stuff up - so expect your cards soon. In fact, I fully intend to have the cards in the mail by the time you actually get to read this post!
*** Editor's Note ***
I am pleased to report that YES, I do have all the cards packaged up - with the final four flat rate mailers heading out in the mail today thanks to my wife making a trip to the Post Office for me (I have an 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM work day today so there's no way for me to make it to the Post Office). The remaining flat rate mailers all went out this past Saturday - so it's possible that some of you will receive your cards today! Enjoy - and thanks for participating everyone.
While I wait for suggestions, let's finish off break #4 with our tenth and final box out of the 2015 Topps Archives case. We had an AWESOME case - and we finish on a high note with a one-of-one card. I'll get to that shortly, but first let's look at the other cards in the box!
We begin with the buyback card - it ended up being another Ranger.
That Len Randle in all of his 1976 Topps glory. Out of the ten buyback cards in the case, we pulled two Rangers plus a Washington Senators card - the precursor to the Rangers! That's 30% Rangers' buyback cards in the case - a great haul for BMan who had the Rangers but not a great selection for everyone else involved in the break. All that said, I think most people should be happy with how their team(s) did - at least, I certainly hope that that is the case!
Our tenth and final Will Ferrell card is the one depicting him as an Angel.
I was pleased to see that our case did indeed provide one of each of the ten different versions of Will Ferrell. This is a set that I aim to collect - so if you have any that I need, let me know!
The final box of the case provided us with three parallels - two base card parallels and one auto parallel. A nice way to end things if you ask me.
Our base card parallels were both of the silver variety. First, this gorgeous Miguel Cabrera card for the Tigers.
A big congrats to Julie for that one - she gets a Cabrera numbered 129/199.
Our second silver parallel is Carlos Santana of the Indians.
I ended up "stuck" with the Indians - so if anyone is a big collector of cards numbered 116/199, hit me up.
That leaves us with three more scan-worthy cards. First, our basic autograph.
That's Andruw Jones of the Braves - though how you get "Andruw Jones" out of that scribble is beyond me. Seriously, can you make out any part of his name in that auto? I know I can't.
Our other autograph was this gold parallel of Jose Vidro of the Expos (Nationals slot).
Jaybarkerfan had the Nats/Expos in the break so he is the lucky recipient of this card numbered 45/50. I like that Vidro included his uniform number with his auto - pretty cool looking signature! We actually pulled Vidro's regular autograph in this case as well - so maybe Jaybarkerfan will become a Vidro supercollector!
Finally, we get to the one-of-one that we pulled. It's a printing plate of Matt Kemp of the Padres.
I was happy to pull this plate for a couple of reasons. First, printing plates are seeded 1:865 packs (or about 1 per 3.6 cases) so it's always fun to pull a rare, unexpected card. Second, I was happy to see that our one-of-one was a Padres' card since The Underdog Card Collector claimed the Padres a long time ago (back when Topps talked about a Tony Gwynn tribute in this year's edition of Archives). The so-called tribute ended up being that Topps used the 1983 Topps design...big whoop. At least this way TUCC (for short) still ended up with a cool prize from the group break!
The final reason I was happy to get this particular printing plate is that it is the magenta plate and not the yellow printing plate. Everyone knows the yellow printing plates are the worst.
A big thank you to everyone who joined in the break - and for all of you who have followed along throughout the adventure. We ended up with a great case - and I think pretty much every slot in the break got something pretty cool. At this point, all I need to do is to pack stuff up - so expect your cards soon. In fact, I fully intend to have the cards in the mail by the time you actually get to read this post!
*** Editor's Note ***
I am pleased to report that YES, I do have all the cards packaged up - with the final four flat rate mailers heading out in the mail today thanks to my wife making a trip to the Post Office for me (I have an 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM work day today so there's no way for me to make it to the Post Office). The remaining flat rate mailers all went out this past Saturday - so it's possible that some of you will receive your cards today! Enjoy - and thanks for participating everyone.
If you want to trade that Jones away I've got plenty of Ginter inserts for you. Some new rare ones too as of today. :D
ReplyDeleteMatt, shoot me an email with whatcha got for me. I'll keep the Jones set aside for you.
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