Buzz Break: 2015 Panini Contenders baseball cards (blaster box)
This entry was posted on January 2, 2016
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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down the results here. Like this and want to see more -- or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2015 Panini Contenders baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 42
Base set completion:
19 of 99 (19 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Notable names pulled on base cards: Dansby Swanson, Barry Larkin, Aaron Nola, Aaron Judge
Insert cards: 21
Class Reunion (2) – Dillon Tate, Jeff Degano
Collegiate Connections (1) – Austin Rei & Braden Bishop (Washington Huskies)
Game Day (2) – Drew Smith, Chris Shaw
Old School Colors (7) – Mike Schmidt, A.J. Reed, Kevin Newman, Bo Jackson, Breckin Williams, Kyle Schwarber, Tony Gwynn
Passports (2) – Luis Severino, Domingo Leyba
School Colors (7) – Dansby Swanson, Dillon Tate, Blake Trahan, Brett Lilek, Richie Martin, Alex Young, A.J. Minter
Autographs/Memorabilia: 2
Prospect Ticket Autographs (2) – Adam Walker, Teoscar Hernandez
What's Buzz-worthy: The college game (as well as international and previously drafted prospects) get a showcase here with one of the first baseball brands that's concentrated heavily on schools. On top of that, past MLB greats are revisited in their college colors as well, something we have seen through the years from time to time but not heavily. ... Blaster boxes guarantee two autographs for a suggested retail price of $19.99 a box. ... You can expect a heavy amount of insert cards in every pack -- in fact, you'll get more inserts in a box than you will base cards. ... There are challenges seen here at times with college photography (and especially the vintage college photography), but the design is strong compared to other prospect sets. In fact, it might be the best non-MLB prospect design around. ... The base set is small -- that's about the only drawback with this brand. ... If you're not sure if you'll like college cards, a blaster is worth considering with the two autographs guaranteed.
Product Grade: A
Box Grade: B
Fun Grade: B
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