Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Stranger Things Season 1 (blaster)

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The box: 2018 Topps Stranger Things Season 1 trading cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 11 (10 standard, one commemorative patch pack)
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 71
Base set completion: 
57 of 100 (57 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Insert/short-print cards: 14 (all in gallery below with some base)
Scene stickers (1) – Nancy eyes Steve
Character cards  (3) – Nancy Wheeler, Mike Wheeler, Officer Powell
Character stickers (9) – Eleven, Dustin Henderson, Will Byers, Jonathan Byers, Karen Wheeler, Jim Hopper, Ted Wheeler, Scott Clarke, Benny Hammond
Green commemorative patch (1) – Barbara Holland (Hawkins High School) (/50)

Autographs/Memorabilia: None

What's Buzz-worthy: Ever have one of those weeknight grocery store runs where you pick up the basics, some Eggo waffles and a discounted blaster box you don't really need but there it is all by its lonesome and, well, it's been a while since you ripped into these packs so you bite the bullet and pick it off? Ok, it's just me? So, here we go ... This box delivered a relatively rare patch card that's one in 90 boxes but ultimately was a normal box otherwise -- these are relatively dry rips save for the patch card. ... As said previously, if you want to know what's in store for this first trading card set for the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, all you have to do is look at the format of the box -- it's in the style of an oldschool hinged shoe box that's simply perfect for the era that this series explores. The hobby boxes include a checklist that's got autographs and Relics and other surprises but uou won't find those here -- these are the home of patch cards. ... This set is one that shows scenes from the first season with a look and feel of 1980s cardboard printed on Heritage-style stock that also goes right with the aesthetic of the time though with today's cleaner printing and cutting. A sampling of the cards is in the gallery below along with all of the inserts found here, which also all have a simple early 1980s vibe to them and simply showcase characters and moments. Other potential inserts in these boxes include Upside Down, Christmas Lights and Waffle parallels all found no less than one in seven boxes. These boxes are all about getting you the basics a bit cheaper -- or letting you get a bite of that Eggo -- before you dig in for more with hobby boxes where the autograph lineup is pretty solid ... just like this series.

Product Grade: A
Box Grade: A+ (not a lot in these so a rare patch gets it a top grade)
Fun Grade: B

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