Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Star Wars Chrome Galaxy

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The box: 2021 Topps Star Wars Chrome Galaxy trading cards
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Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.

Packs per box: 18
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 72
Base set completion: 
47 of 100 (47 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Insert cards: 24 (all in gallery below with some base)
Refractors (16) – See gallery
Atomic Refractors (1) – Triple Threat (/150)
Wave Refractors (1) – The Empire on Hoth (/99)
Mandalorian Visions (2) – Card Nos. 2 and 6
Global Poster (2) – Star Wars: A New Hope (Thailand), Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Spain)
Vintage Star Wars (2) – X-Wing, Star Destroyer

Autographs/Sketches: 1
Blue Refractor Autographs (1) – Valene Kane as Lyra Erso (/150)

What's Buzz-worthy: Well, no Superfractor or color this time ... but I still like a lot of what this simple release brings to the table. I got two fewer inserts in this one -- both numbered cards (one a Super) -- but otherwise the stuff here was the same in volume and type. These are baby on standard Refractors -- pretty much one per pack unless replaced by a different type -- and then some inserts that also have Refractor finishes. The base set here includes art from seemingly all eras of the franchise with a number of artists showcased with credits on the card backs. ... As I noted last time, I was impressed with a number of the art pieces found on cards here and though I know not all fans will like all art styles here (I don't) but it's a solid collection taking one through the various eras of the franchise. The volume of Refractors is nice here and there's an autograph in every box -- actor autos not artist autos like some past Galaxy releases -- to help things out, too. This is a box I'd definitely buy again if the price doesn't keep rising -- it's simple and has some good potential -- and there are a lot of cards here that would look good in a slab, too. Is it dramatically different than other sets? Probably not but there's enough here that it's comfortable -- and check out the autos list ... there are some big names to be found. Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Adam Driver, Samuel L. Jackson, Carl Weathers, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and others are all in there with muli-person autos also in the mix. I'm sure they are tougher to land but they are a draw. ... The autograph here is a parallel that's one in 97 packs so that got it up to an A- grade from me -- it's not flashy but there's a lot that could be when you rip into a box of this one.

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

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