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Buzz Break: Topps Journey to Star Wars The Force Awakens

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post 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 Topps Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens (hobby)
Where to buy: Will take some hunting ... BlowoutCards.com for newer boxes
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Boba Fett, Captain Phasma, Chewbacca, Han Solo, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, sketch cards, Star Wars, Topps, Yoda, Anthony Daniels, BB-8, C-3Po, Finn, Poe Dameron, R2-D2, Rey, Stormtrooper, The Resistance, 2015 Topps Journey to Star Wars The Force Awakens, Journey to Star Wars The Force Awakens, John Williams, Captain Plasma, Flametrooper, Aayla Secura, Karen Hallion on March 7, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Star Wars Masterwork trading cards

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post 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: 2021 Topps Star Wars Masterwork trading cards (hobby box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of cards in this one.
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break, TV and tagged Captain Phasma, Darth Vader, Jawa, Luke Skywalker, Sasha Banks, Star Wars, Topps, WWE, Chirrut Îmwe, General Hux, Jyn Erso, Stormtrooper, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul, Padme Amidala, Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, Baby Yoda, The Mandalorian, Grogu, Koska Reeves, Mercedes Varnado, 2021 Topps Star Wars Masterwork, Matthew Wood, General Grievous, Gov. Arihnda Pryce, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Fode & Beed, Dewback, Director Krennic, Krayt Dragon, Senator Bail Organa on April 21, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Star Wars Battle Plans

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post 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: 2021 Topps Star Wars Battle Plans trading cards
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Movies, Buzz Break, TV and tagged Boba Fett, Captain Phasma, Darth Vader, Jabba The Hutt, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, Star Wars, Topps, Admiral Ackbar, C-3Po, Finn, Rey, Stormtrooper, Tim Rose, Count Dooku, Princess Leia Organa, Star Wars Relics, 2021 Topps Star Wars Battle Plans, Qui-Gon Jinn on October 6, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Finest Star Wars (hobby box)

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post 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: 2018 Topps Finest Star Wars (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 12
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this box: 58
Base set completion:  36 of 100 (36 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Captain Phasma, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, sketch cards, Star Wars, Topps, BB-8, R2-D2, Refractors, 2BB-2, Baze Malbus, Padme Amidala, Princess Leia Organa, Moloch, Range Trooper, Rio Durant, 2018 Topps Finest Star Wars, Ahsoka Tano, Chancellor Palpatine, Bo-Katan Kryze, Teebo, Argus "Six Eyes" Panox, Magnaguard, EV-9D9, Battle Droid, Corporal Ansin Thobel, Erin Lefler on December 13, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Star Wars: The Last Jedi Series 2

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post 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: 2018 Topps Star Wars: The Last Jedi Series 2 (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 192
Base set completion:  100 of 100 (100 percent)
Duplicates: 12
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Captain Phasma, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, Star Wars, Topps, Admiral Ackbar, C-3Po, Poe Dameron, Rey, Praetorian Guard, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, 2018 Topps Star Wars The Last Jedi Series 2, First Order Stormtrooper, General Leia Organa, The Last Jedi, C’ai Threnalli, Crystal Clarke, Ensign Pamich Nerro Goode, John Pleak, Kaydel Ko Connix, Vice Admiral Holdo, Ensign Pammich Nerro Goode, Nien Nunb, General Ematt, Captain Edrison Peavey, Executioner Stormtrooper, Bargwill Tomder, Wodibin, Snook Uccorfay, Neepers Panpick, SE8 Waiter Droid on July 6, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2017 Topps Star Wars The Last Jedi (blaster box)

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post 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: 2017 Topps Star Wars The Last Jedi (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 11 (10 standard packs plus one medallion pack)
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 61
Base set completion:  40 of 100 (40 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Base cards of note -- Finn, Captain Phasma, General Leia Organa, Admiral Ackbar, DJ, Supreme Leader Snoke, Vulptex, Commander D'Acy
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Captain Phasma, Kylo Ren, Star Wars, Topps, Admiral Ackbar, BB-8, Finn, 2017 Topps Star Wars The Last Jedi, DJ, Praetorian Guard, 2BB-2, Commander D'Acy, Commander D'Arcy, First Order Flametrooper, First Order Stormtrooper, General Leia Organa, Resistance gunner Paige Tico, Rose Tico, Supreme Leader Snoke, Vulptex on December 22, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2017 Topps Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi (blaster box)

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post 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: 2017 Topps Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 11 (10 standard packs plus one patch pack)
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 61
Base set completion:  20 of 110 (18 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Captain Phasma, Daisy Ridley, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Star Wars, Topps, Rey, 2017 Topps Journey to Star Wars The Last Jedi, Praetorian Guard, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Resistance on September 9, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.
Funko intends to be a force during Star Wars Force Friday II

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We're still a few months away from the arrival of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but we're mere hours away from Force Friday, the day where the film's merchandise is first unleashed upon the universe.
Although it's just one of the many licensees, Funko will have plenty of potential pieces for collectors beginning at midnight tonight in many locations as it has revealed more than 50 pieces across several brands that will document the film in toy form and beyond.
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Toys and tagged Captain Phasma, Chewbacca, Funko, Funko Pop!, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, Star Wars, BB-8, Finn, Funko Wobblers, Poe Dameron, Rey, BB-9E, DJ, Funko Mystery Minis, Galactic Plushies, Kylo, Poe, Porg, Praetorian Guard, Rose, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Supreme Leader Snope on August 31, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.
Gwendoline Christie autographs coming from Topps

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Captain Phasma autographs are coming to Topps Star Wars packs.
The company announced on Friday that Gwendoline Christie autographs will be coming in future releases for the legendary movie franchise.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Movies, Non-sports and tagged Captain Phasma, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Topps, 2017 Topps Star Wars Journey to The Last Jedi, Game of Thrones, Gwendoline Christie, Gwendoline Christie autographs, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Hunger Games: Mockingly Part 2, Wizards vs. Aliens on May 12, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.
New Era Caps releases Star Wars Big Face Collection

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New Era Caps, the maker of on-field hats for Major League Baseball and countless other styles of headwear in the sports world and beyond, launched a new line of Star Wars caps on Thursday with classic characters from the science fiction saga but also some new characters from The Force Awakens arriving on Dec. 18.
It's the Star Wars Big Face Collection.
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This entry was posted in Movies and tagged BB8, Boba Fett, C3PO, Captain Phasma, Darth Vader, Jango Fett, Kylo Ren, New Era, New Era Caps, R2D2, Star Wars, Star Wars Big Face Collection, Stormtroopers, The Force Awakens on November 12, 2015 by BlowoutBuzz.

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Hockey
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Gaming
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