Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Merlin soccer (blaster)

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The box: 2020-21 Topps Merlin `soccer cards (blaster)
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Keep reading for a breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.

Packs per box: 8 (seven standard, one three-card Aqua Prism parallel pack)
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 31
Base set completion: 
40 of 200 (20 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Rookie Cards (13) – See gallery for all cards from box.

Insert cards: 8
Aqua Prism Refractors (3) – Odysseas Vlachodimos, Daniel Maldini, Victor Osimhen
Purple Refractors (1) – Goncalo Ramos (/299)
Refractors (2) – Jamal Musiala, Konrad de la Fuente
Under 23 (1) – Alexander Isak
Wizards of The Pitch (1) – Cristiano Ronaldo

Autographs/Memorabilia: None

What's Buzz-worthy: This one revisits the 1996 sticker design while bringing it to cardboard and Chrome with today's UEFA Champions League stars -- and a bunch of rookies -- all in tow. Like other releases of late for soccer, I can't even claim newb status but the overall feel here is pretty good for the price with some big potential inside -- even in this format. Everything can be found here -- even Superfractor autos as high as 289,401 packs but other Supers not so rare. The set is a small one and there are variations to chase, too, but the general feel here is a little stiff, though consistent. The color will mostly be the Aqua cards -- the Purple found here is one in 28 packs (four boxes) but others are possible. There are only three insert sets and I found two of them here with one having a legendary player involved. This one didn't feel like a wowser of a box like my Stadium Club Chrome hobby box but this one did feel like it had really good potential if you find it at suggested retail price. Hobby boxes here include an autograph every time and should have a strong array of inclusions, too. If you see this one, consider it. If you like this one go hobby for the best results.

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

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