Buzz Break: 2017 Panini Classics football cards (blaster box)

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The box: 2017 Panini Classics football cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 64
Base set completion: 
56 of 300 (19 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards: Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Carson Wentz, Jerome Bettis, Calvin Johnson, Len Dawson, Matthew Stafford, Khalil Mack, Fred Biletnikoff, Mark Ingram, Adrian Peterson, David Johnson, Jack Ham, James Harrison, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Mike Singletary

Insert/short-print cards: 16 (all inserts in gallery below with some base)
Rookie Cards (8) – Dalvin Cook, Marlon Mack, John Ross, Shelton Gibson, Brian Hill, Cameron Sutton, Zach Cunningham, Elijah Qualls
The Next Level (1) – Brett Favre
Record Breakers (1) – Le'Veon Bell
Idolized (1) – Terry Bradshaw & Ben Roethlisberger
Super Bowl Heroes (2) – John Riggins, Darrell Green
Career Colors (1) – Peyton Manning
Blue back parallel (2) – Jim McMahon, Ryan Mathews (/175)

Autographs/Memorabilia: None

What's Buzz-worthy: Found this one in the bargain bin, so figured we could revisit it again. As said previously, this brand may have gotten the best grades of any product here in the past as a new retro-styled release for the NFL -- and it's not far off this year, though there's one feature on these cards that feels way out of place. It's gloss. All of the 300 base cards and the inserts are heavily glossed, which feels a bit in contrast to the retro stock that these cards are found on. Other than that, the model of 100 active, 100 retired and 100 rookies (the rookies are definitely shorter than the other two groups) really works. You get a mess of stars in this one with a new but still oldschool design that feels retro and comfortable (though it's definitely not as strong as the previous year -- and the TTM autograph options here feel lesser with the gloss). With hobby boxes priced on the affordable side, this is definitely one to consider for collectors, beginners and those who appreciate the game. 

Product Grade: B+
Box Grade: B
Fun Grade: A

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