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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: 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars Wave 1 (one pack)

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down 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 pack: 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars Wave 1
First Buzz preview & Checklists: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Star Wars, Finn, Stormtrooper, Princess Leia Organa, 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars, 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars Wave 1, Lor San Tekka, Captain Colton, Dengar, Bazine Netal, Migs Mayfield, Zam Wesell, Moraw Nadon on November 29, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars trading cards (updated)

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What: 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars trading cards
Arrives: Wave 1 is live now via Topps.com
Box basics: 10 cards per pack (two parallels)
Checklist: Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4
What's buzz-worthy: The saga from long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away gets a ride on tobacco-style cards with stars from throughout the franchise included in the first wave.
Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Han Solo, Jabba The Hutt, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Star Wars, Topps, Finn, Stormtrooper, Jawas, Lando Calrissian, 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars, Han Solo in Carbonite on October 4, 2022 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 Chrome Legacy (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: 2021 Topps Star Wars Chrome Legacy 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 sketch cards, Star Wars, Topps, Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Stormtrooper, 2021 Topps Star Wars Chrome Legacy, Qui-Gon Jinn, Jay Manchand on October 22, 2021 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.
Hasbro readies Star Wars Black Series figures for 40th anniversary

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They're back and they're bigger than ever for their 4oth anniversary.
Hasbro will bring its popular Star Wars Black Series line of six-inch action figures to retro-styled packaging for the birthday of the world's biggest science fiction franchise.
The 12 toys were revealed at New York Toy Fair with new touches and big improvements compared to the original creations -- and also with other nods to them, too.
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Toys and tagged C3PO, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Harrison Ford, Jawa, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Star Wars, Carrie Fisher, Hasbro, Mark Hamill, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, Star Wars Black Series, Stormtrooper on February 23, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.
Gallery: Herocross Company's Hybrid Metal Star Wars figures

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The stars of Star Wars have plenty of toys and merchandise from decades of fan demand, but as the legendary franchise enters its 40th anniversary year one company has added some extra badassery to the brand.
Herocross Company's Hybrid Metal Star Wars figures have been in the works for some time and a number of them are set to arrive in the United States this month.
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Toys and tagged Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Disney, Star Wars, C-3Po, Herocross, Herocross Company Hybrid Metal, Herocross Company Hybrid Metal Star Wars, R2-D2, Stormtrooper on January 23, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.

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Hockey
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Gaming
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