We were pretty excited to see this box at our doorstep. The first 2012-2013 basketball product out on the market. There is a lot of excitement surrounding this product knowing it has both the 2011-2012 rookies and the 2012-2013 rookie class. This box did not disappoint us.
First off, I would like to say thanks to the WONDERFUL people at Panini America for providing us with this box to review. Here are many places you can find Panini America:
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And as always...we will do some giveaways from this product!
Here is my review:
Box Design: Thunder star Kevin Durant. The Box is big because its loaded with packs. And on the front it lets you know how many, how many cards per pack and how many hits (however that would have been better to have enlarged that as well like the number of cards and packs). The design is lacking a little..but not bad.
Pack Design: The pack design on the other hand is much better than the box. Shiny, big ole Kevin Durant. Number of cards per pack. Its all there.
Bonus Pack: Kobe Anthology. Look for one of these per box for all of Panini's 2012-2013 basketball card releases. The base design which is to the left is great and captures all of Kobe's greatest moments. You can also find rare autograph and jersey versions.
Base Cards: I like the design. It brought me back to the early 90's of hoops except these are much more colorful and bold. The inclusion of coaches cards is nice as well. The only problem I see is they chip very easily because of all of the color.
Rookie Cards: With so many rookies to find in Hoops with two years worth, you really have to know your players. The 2012-2013 rookies are shown with suits and team balls while last years blend in with the other base cards so you have to look at the backs of the cards to see that they only have stats for a year...unless you know the entire class from last year. This is assuming Beckett calls last years rookie class in here rookie cards.
Inserts: A nice variety. Some rookie ones, glossy, great camera shots ones. The only issue we had with it was the Artists proof like the Chris Paul. Its not numbered and it blends in with the color of the cards.
Autographs: You get two per box and we were luck enough to get two good ones in Jimmer Fredette and MarSHON Brooks. Some boxes come with even three autos.
Memorabilia: N/A
Overall: Nice design.A lower end product with two autos per box. A good amount of inserts and we got NO doubles. And with a double packed rookie year for the price you pay and the value you get...its hard not to pick up a box..or two of Hoops.
Ratings: Bloggers Note: Our ratings are based specifically on the blaster, box or packs we opened and do not express what the overall product could bring. Ratings based on a 1-5. 1 Being the lowest and 5 being the highest. Packaging: 4 Base Design:
4 Insert Design: 4 Memorablila/Autographs: 4 Blaster, Hobby Box, or Pack Value: 4
Like the lower end products, more affordable for students like me, and I like the nice simple design as well.
ReplyDelete288 cards per box sounds good to me, especially if it is decently affordable.
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