tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post760249792897857562..comments2023-11-03T04:36:59.267-04:00Comments on Drew's Hot Corner: 2010 Tristar OBAK Box Review CONTEST!!Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224880509770382577noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-20879719101795061822010-09-13T04:52:34.393-04:002010-09-13T04:52:34.393-04:00I'm now a follower and I would give this set a...I'm now a follower and I would give this set a Three out of five. The backgrounds seem too busy and take away from the player pic.cornwellfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963640882145494062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-73750849775942304862010-09-11T12:37:39.173-04:002010-09-11T12:37:39.173-04:00A. I'm subscribed as the "H" for &qu...A. I'm subscribed as the "H" for "Hoopography.<br />C. 3.75/5<br />D. I think this is def a fun product to open. I like that you get FOUR ON-CARD auto's. The mix of new and old is awesome. The mini's are always fun. I like the box topper and think its a fun history lesson. All and all, not a bad product.<br /><br />Thanks, Great Blog.Charles @ Hoopographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470157373493317997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-44297999677848025172010-09-11T12:21:55.983-04:002010-09-11T12:21:55.983-04:00A-I'm a suscriber (is a follower the same thin...A-I'm a suscriber (is a follower the same thing?)<br />B-Here's a link: http://dansotherworld.blogspot.com/2010/09/tristar-obak-giveaway-at-drewscards.html<br />c: 4/5<br /><br />D: Tristar Obak is fun to open, plain and simple. The text backs and subjects are interesting and everything is baseball related (though sometimes tangentially). The scarcity of the set also lends some value even without the MLB license. The things which I don't like is that sometimes the pictures are a little over-pixylated, there are back variations which are difficult to collect if you want a master set (and arent' very different from the base cards), and the SPs are a discouragement for collecting as well. The prospect cards (especially the Heyward) and the minis look great and fit in with the overall scheme of the product. I still don't understand Hulk Hogan being on the checklist though.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426813731400850113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-54588044267511909192010-09-10T18:40:42.768-04:002010-09-10T18:40:42.768-04:00A) I am a follower!!
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D) I love (LOVE) t...A) I am a follower!!<br />B) <br />C) 3/5<br />D) I love (LOVE) the backgrounds. But the integration of the photos with the background leaves a little to be desired for me. it seems incongruous. That's probably is done on purpose, but it detracts from the visual appeal for me. The SP's seem less jarring to me somehow, even though they are usually busier. Overall, a very... interesting product. Fun though!The Diamond Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001830855287742523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-28438172467564133632010-09-10T17:18:38.214-04:002010-09-10T17:18:38.214-04:00I'm subscribed.
I give this set 4/5 stars. Th...I'm subscribed.<br /><br />I give this set 4/5 stars. The only thing I don't really like is the backgrounds--many of them are just too abstract and don't add anything.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644396308532248413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-49774001777280720532010-09-10T16:40:51.276-04:002010-09-10T16:40:51.276-04:00A - Done (Bubba is by Blogger handle)
B - http://...A - Done (Bubba is by Blogger handle)<br /><br />B - http://thewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2010/09/10/drews-cards-is-having-a-contest/<br /><br />C - 4 stars<br /><br />D - I have never opened any Obak, but I love the look of the cards that have been posted here and on other sites. The player selection is cool, including several former superstars that don't get a lot of attention today, like Bob Horner and Dale Murphy (who should be in the Hall of Fame). While I'm not crazy about parallels and mini's, they seem to be done well in this set. The main thing I like about Obak though is the absence of foil on the cards. I HATE FOIL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-21295747956183474412010-09-10T15:19:36.802-04:002010-09-10T15:19:36.802-04:00Group A - I have subscribed to your blog.
Group B...Group A - I have subscribed to your blog.<br /><br />Group B - N/A<br /><br />Group C - 3 stars<br /><br />Group D - I have never opened any of this product previously. I would prefer a larger base set to provide a more diversified player selection. The number of subsets seems perfect.TheJawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355123496886241203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-55156449955880578112010-09-10T14:34:23.905-04:002010-09-10T14:34:23.905-04:00I am subscribed to your blog.
Rating: 3.5 out of ...I am subscribed to your blog.<br /><br />Rating: 3.5 out of 5<br /><br />Review: Nice set, great autos. Would like to see more stars from the 80's and 90's in the auto set. Think Doug Drabek, Joe Carter, etc.SIXTYfeetSIXincheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771187640941265126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-78086297777329396232010-09-10T12:13:59.517-04:002010-09-10T12:13:59.517-04:00A) I'm now a devote follower.
B) I've post...A) I'm now a devote follower.<br />B) I've posted the contest on my blog:Dion's IP Autos only<br />C) 3 1/2 out of 5<br />D) I would have to say that the picture quality is not that great so I would use better pictures and the backgrounds of the cards are to busy for me I'd get rid of the fireworks and stuff on alot of the cards. I do like the autographed cards auto's are clean and clear.Dion's IP Autos onlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085958957784882364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-78901918483115629532010-09-10T11:56:58.943-04:002010-09-10T11:56:58.943-04:00I'm subscribing.I'm subscribing.Slangonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988425450951611266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-55687755191815817022010-09-10T11:50:16.342-04:002010-09-10T11:50:16.342-04:00Group A: I am subscribed
Group B: http://canthav...Group A: I am subscribed<br /><br />Group B: http://canthavetoomanycards.blogspot.com/2010/09/drew-is-having-obak-contest.html<br /><br />Group C: I'd give 2010 Obak a 4.<br /><br />Group D: I'd actually like to see a smaller amount of prospects in the set, especially when it comes to autographs. Then of course, no stickers. I do love the quirkyness of the checklist. Each set adds up to a history of the game from different angles.Hackenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15507810776309048794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-26752136052960873732010-09-10T11:13:19.325-04:002010-09-10T11:13:19.325-04:00Group A - I have subscribed.
Group B - http://rgb...Group A - I have subscribed.<br /><br />Group B - http://rgbcards.blogspot.com/2010/09/drews-obak-contest.html<br /><br />Group C - I'd give it 3.75 out of 5, based purely on what I've seen of others.<br /><br />Group D - My main improvement? Last year, Tristar made 3600 boxes of Obak. This year, it's down to 3000. Why the hell did they drop the numbers? I say bring it back to 3600.Jonathan @ RGB Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562168578305733245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-70068799001338135592010-09-10T10:31:25.983-04:002010-09-10T10:31:25.983-04:00A: I'm subscribed.
B: http://whitesoxcards.bl...A: I'm subscribed.<br /><br />B: http://whitesoxcards.blogspot.com/2010/09/win-this-tim-raines-auto.html<br /><br />C: I'd give 2010 Obak 4 out of 5.<br /><br />D: I haven't actually opened this year's product, but I was impressed with this product last year and it continues to amaze me. This is the little set that could. The subjects are always unique and relevant to the sport. If only other unlicensed companies could follow Tristar's lead, there would be more quality product to choose from.Steve Giermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291911419511893670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-2534598287795581382010-09-10T01:19:48.192-04:002010-09-10T01:19:48.192-04:00A-I'm following you.
B-You are at the top of ...A-I'm following you.<br /><br />B-You are at the top of my blog "All About Cards" so go check it out at<br />http://booboosue.blogspot.com/<br />Besides the plug, I think you'll like the post below it I wrote on Thurman Munson.<br /><br />C-I'm on the fence about this one so 3 1/2 Stars seems right. But I've only seen these cards in pictures, it might be different if I had them in my hands.<br /><br />D-I have not opened a box of this yet, but if TRISTAR wants to send me a free box, I'd be happy to run the same contest on my blog. This is the second break I've seen, the first one being Cardboard Junkie's break. <br /><br />I think the biggest critique I have about these cards is that it seems to lack some cohesion. I don't really understand how one card flows into the next. Its a little random. Again, i might be different in person and with seeing all the cards.<br /><br />On the up side I love the Tinker Evers Chance card, the Greenberg card is nice and so are the Heywards. The uniqueness of some of the cards and bridging the old with the new is cool too..Baseball Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171961881305647298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-2230484018549846952010-09-10T00:45:51.428-04:002010-09-10T00:45:51.428-04:00A: I thought I had already subscribed but I hadn&#...A: I thought I had already subscribed but I hadn't so I did and now I am. Subscribed. A Follower, I mean. <br /><br />B: I've added the contest to my "Ad" bar at the top of my blog. http://cardjunk.blogspot.com/ I scheduled a blog pimpin' post for your contest to be published tomorrow morning so it wouldn't bump the 1959 Football post I spent a couple hours working on. <br /><br />C: I bought last year's Obak and got a Hot Box this year so I'd pretty much give this set a Galaxy of stars. <br /><br />D: THE GOOD -<br />Small set, easily completable with a tiny bit of effort. <br />Not too many Short Prints but enough to keep it interesting.<br />The Variations are clearly marked and noted on the checklist.<br />The oddball subjects are utterly fantastic. <br />The mini cards look really good. <br />The smaller set size for the mini card set makes trying to complete that a less daunting task.<br />The boxtoppers are very nice. <br />4 autos in a box is better than two autos in a box. <br />I like how two of the autos are 'legends' and two are prospects. <br />Using recycled cardboard is a nice touch.<br /><br />The OK: <br />All the parallels get a little tedious, but it is worth it when you pull an Austin Jackson/Jason Heyward numbered to 5.<br />The prospect list seems a little skimpy, but I am a terrible judge of future Major League Talent, so they could all end up superstars for all I know. <br />Putting a serial number on the box means I have to save the box now. Boxes are bulky, but it's got J-Hey on the thing so I gotta keep it. <br /><br />The BAD - <br />Some of the pictures are a little dodgy, especially the ones where they pixillated the photo. <br />The "slogan" variation cards with the different saying on the back are lame, lame, lame. <br />Where the heck is retail Obak? this stuff is damn hard to find and I've already asked two hobby shops if they were going to carry it. <br /><br />Also - Please don't put relics in this product. No one needs that.dayfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343838411856677615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-51035593017006871312010-09-09T23:51:36.092-04:002010-09-09T23:51:36.092-04:00GROUP A: Yes I subscribed
GROUP B: Posted. Will ...GROUP A: Yes I subscribed<br /><br />GROUP B: Posted. Will post it to my Facebook page too.<br /><br />GROUP C: I rate it a 4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-63343547154158607692010-09-09T23:48:36.100-04:002010-09-09T23:48:36.100-04:00Group A: I have started following your blog. And i...Group A: I have started following your blog. And it looks like a good one.<br /><br />Group B: Here's the link to the plug I posted for your contest on my blog.<br /><br />http://way-off-base.blogspot.com/2010/09/drews-cards-contest.html<br /><br />Group C: I give the 2010 Tristar OBAK cards 3.5 out of 5 stars.<br /><br />Group D: I haven't bought any of these cards, but after seeing them on your blog, I'm very interested in them. I'm partial to baseball history, so any set that highlights the history of the game gets my stamp of approval. If I could change one thing about the set, it would be the backgrounds. They remind me of the default images that are in your "My Pictures" folder in Windows. They definitely don't belong on a baseball card. If these cards had more appropriate backgrounds, I would give the set a 4 (or maybe even a 4.5) out of 5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-35381868559708985472010-09-09T13:39:00.923-04:002010-09-09T13:39:00.923-04:00Group C: I'd rate it 3.5 stars
Group D: I lik...Group C: I'd rate it 3.5 stars<br /><br />Group D: I like a lot of the backgrounds used. Some of them really stand out and make the cards pop. I'm also a fan of minis in general. However, I've never been into cards that are not of players.Steve Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-47755706089702433812010-09-08T21:28:24.988-04:002010-09-08T21:28:24.988-04:00Group A ~ I am subscribed for a while now.
Group ...Group A ~ I am subscribed for a while now.<br /><br />Group B ~ Plugs on both my blogs will be up around 9:15 tomorrow morning (9/9)<br />http://babennyspackripcafe.blogspot.com/<br />http://babennysbaseballcardbuffet.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Group C ~ 3 out of 5 rating.<br /><br />Group D ~ I own zero cards from this product but after your break I may have to get some. I like the design and parallel break down as well as the number of hits per box and box toppers are always cool. On the down side, I need game used cards and more baseball players with less non baseball subjects.<br /><br />Thanks for a cool contest!BA Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150345904848914238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-47074261429540041222010-09-08T17:49:37.388-04:002010-09-08T17:49:37.388-04:00Hey,
Group A: I subscribed!
Group B: http://clear...Hey,<br /><br />Group A: I subscribed!<br />Group B: http://clearcutcards.blogspot.com/2010/09/contest.html<br />Group C: 3.5 Stars<br />Group D: I think it is a very interesting set, but I am not a fan of cards on non-baseball-players. For example, a cabinet card of an owner is just annoying in my opinion.TheBrooklynMethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920910516501279232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-1107543397955272612010-09-08T17:18:26.430-04:002010-09-08T17:18:26.430-04:00group A- subscribed
group B- http://oncardautos.w...group A- subscribed<br /><br />group B- http://oncardautos.wordpress.com/2010/09/08/contest-over-at-drews-cards/<br /><br />group C- 3 1/2 stars<br /><br />group D- as for improvment on this set, I would love it if they could get creative as far as not being able to use logos, thats my biggest problem with the set as the airbrushed logos look kind of lame, other then that, a stronger checklist and lower pricepoint is always a bonus. I would love to bust some of this in the near future though.<br /><br />-Chris W. oncardautosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-46874127650251206142010-09-08T09:57:02.005-04:002010-09-08T09:57:02.005-04:00A. Following
B. I don't have anything to post...A. Following<br /><br />B. I don't have anything to post a link on. ):<br /><br />C. I'd probably have to go with a 4.0. Weak relics, but I'm a sucker for the historical stuff.<br /><br />D. I have never cracked a pack of Obak, but judging by your pics, I really love the black and white old-school players on the colored random backgrounds. The contrast pops. I also love the short print minis....the different backs make it exciting to turn over a less-than-stellar card (from the front).<br /><br />Thanks for the contest!flyinjnel10https://www.blogger.com/profile/02878413827858067298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-11367684299379914362010-09-07T20:18:40.185-04:002010-09-07T20:18:40.185-04:00A. I'm definitely a follower. Everyone knows....A. I'm definitely a follower. Everyone knows.<br />B. To be done soon. Lets get some people commenting on my tobacco card first.<br />C. 4, I think the backgrounds are cool. I'd enjoy busting a box for sure.<br />D. I haven't opened any Obak yet, but I have liked the design for the past 2 years. I think Tristar is doing a good job getting their foot in the door of the hobby. I'd like to see them keep doing what they are doing and maybe they'll pick up where Upper Deck left off. I'd sure like a few Orioles' Prospect Obak cards, but I haven't checked the checklist yet.<br /><br />Great job Drew. You are one of the better blogs out there for sure, man.William Regenthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802296646537948234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-22113595339008006452010-09-06T14:13:03.204-04:002010-09-06T14:13:03.204-04:00Came to check out your blog. You must be a New Yor...Came to check out your blog. You must be a New Yorker (if not, you repressnt like one) I only collect soccer cards now - New York will get a second MLS team soon ...<br /><br />Very cool of you to have the contest. Good Luck.<br /><br />cheersChuck's Used Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05002562456787923108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238534532864885518.post-33264926811447861952010-09-05T19:18:05.999-04:002010-09-05T19:18:05.999-04:00Group A: I'm already subscriberized.
Group B...Group A: I'm already subscriberized.<br /><br />Group B: Link right here <br />http://playattheplatedude.blogspot.com/2010/09/get-your-obak-here.html<br /><br />Group C: I've never busted a box so I'll give yours 3.5 out of 5. Dayf got 10 stars out of 5 for his hot box! <br /><br />Group D: I'd buy a box, but mostly because I like the history cards which actually have to do with baseball history. You get a lot of fringe or background figures that you don't know much about. <br /><br />Great contest Drew!Play at the Platehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14231140141558021698noreply@blogger.com