Buzz Break: 2008 BenchWarmer Signature Series cards

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The box: 2008 BenchWarmer Signature Series (three boxes)
Where to buy: Will vary when found -- get other BenchWarmer boxes here

Packs per box: 10
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 83
Base set completion: 54 of 60 (90 percent)
Duplicates: 15

Notables on base cards: Sara Underwood, Nikki Ziering, Gail Kim, Traci Brooks, Jennifer Korbin, Tiffany Selby, Candice Michelle, Brande Roderick, Mia St. John, Kitana Baker

Inserts: 2 (more images of base and inserts in gallery below)
Lingerie (2) – Kitana Baker, Mary Riley

Autographs/Memorabilia: 12
Autographs (10) – Jennifer Korbin (2), Gail Kim, Traci Brooks, Simona Fusco, Colleen Shannon, Lisa Gleave, Brandy Grace, Carrie Stroup, Charity Hodges
Gold Autographs (1) – Brande Roderick (/125)
Authentic Bikini Swatch (1) – Claudia Jordan

What's Buzz-worthy: Some past years of BenchWarmer Signature Series can be found very much on the affordable side and this is one of them despite there being a hit in every pack -- and this one actually delivered two extra hits. This one's no longer in stock -- but plenty of newer releases are at the link -- and I picked this one up awhile back for not much more than a blaster. Are there money-maker autos here? Maybe not but this one included two notables from the pro wrestling world in Gail Kim and Traci Brooks as well as other models and actresses such as former Baywatch star Brande Roderick and Claudia Jordan from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. ... As I noted the last time I ripped these, the lineup of this one is pretty simple, which might be a reason why they are around and still affordable. The base set is joined by just one insert (though also paralleled) and that's it. Card backs are simple one-liners touting the subject's notable roles -- different than many past releases. The base set -- not necessarily something you'll find in new releases -- includes a mix of models, reality TV stars and actresses, former WWE names and even a champion boxer. The auto lineup here is also pretty deep -- the same size as the base set for standard ink -- and there are other inclusions such as prop memorabilia cards that can surprise. That, combined with the price, is why I'll rip into these -- to add some variety to the ol' autograph collection.

Product Grade: A
Box Grade: A (no huge pulls but extra hits helps)
Fun Grade: B (very simple lineup)

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