Wednesday, February 17, 2010

2010 Upper Deck Blaster Box


Hey guys, Drew back here, I opened a blaster of Upper Deck on Valentines Day, but Upper Deck appeared to show me no love or affection, here is a recap, with a reason why:

4 Yankees
We'll start this recap with great and end it with ugly. I have 2 Swishers now which is cool, and the Jeter is awesome looking, one of my favorites of him I must say. The Phil Coke is ok, it doesn't say anything about him being traded to the Tigers though, but it's nice to see him where he belongs. Lastly, a great shot of Teixeira, he's gonna have another big year I hope!


4 "Star" Rookies
Well, since Upper Deck doesn't have a license, the new rookie card logo needed to be created, and it is REALLY ugly. And, if anyone knows who these "stars" are please let me know. Thanks


4 Checklists
This pictures are ok, but from what I assume, they're probably the same pictures as the profile mugshot on the bottom of their base card. Is that Tony Gwynn? Well, I guess Upper Deck wants to fool collectors by not putting the "Jr." at the end of it.


3 Ballparks
I actually am a fan of these cards, see post below this for more additional info. The Yankee Stadium card is a favorite here, and I think they did ok showcasing the ballparks.


5 Biography Inserts
Design: D, Highlights: B, Photography: B+. Kinda boring unless you pull an interesting one, similar to Topps' History of the Game inserts. The Sheffield is my favorite probably, I like the horizontal photo.


2 Portraits Inserts
Iwwww. These cards are just plain awful.


2 Celebrity Predictors Inserts
This subset has it's ups and downs, I like the concept and theme, but I hate the perforated thing in between the 2 pictures and how it doesn't show the name. Many will argue these shouldn't be in here period, but there are a few funny ones, so I don't mind.


1 All World
One of my favorites from this set again, just, the things on the top and bottom left corners are odd.


1 Gold Card
No idea why, but these cards sell for a high price on the secondary market. I have NO idea who Paul Janish is, nor do I care. But I know someone who might...

AND THE BIG OVERPRICED AMAZING HIT IS.......



HUH?

Take a look at this card for a second, let me zoom it in:



I DON'T SEE ANYTHING!!!!

This card really annoys me, and I contacted Upper Deck, I hope I can get something cool in return. And that concludes another installment of why Topps is better than Upper Deck. Good night everybody

6 comments:

  1. Oh man, that sucks. Let us know what UD says.

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  2. Ouch on the jersey... Thanks for sharing!

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  3. That's rough, sheesh. I've had this happen with them too (believe it was 07-08 Artifacts BKB).

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  4. About your Star Rookies:

    Luis Durango - speedy, fourth outfielder type in the mold of Juan Pierre perhaps.

    Matt Carson - kind of a feel good story, since he was a journeyman who reached the Major Leagues in 2009. The person who ended up with his first MLB home run actually wanted $10,000 for it.

    Brandon Allen - first baseman the Diamondbacks got from the Chicago White Sox; looks like he is going to be blocked by Adam LaRoche at first base.

    Carlos Carrasco - former Phillies prospect traded to the Indians in the Cliff Lee trade last summer.

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  5. They must not have had the license for a tiny 1 inch piece of cloth either.

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  6. Thanks Laurens, I kinda meant it as a joke but yeah thanks for the input. Are they gonna be stars though?

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