Overall Look At Cryptozoic Ghostbusters

As you guys have read the last couple of days, I am chasing the Cryptozoic Ghostbusters cards. So here is a recap post of what I need.

The way I look at this set, there is only one true way to build a master set with so many 1/1's involved. You. need to do the following.

1. Build the 54 card base set
2. Collect at five chase sets
3. Build the 54 card base SILVER board base parallel set
4. Build ALL 5 Chase Sets Silver Board Parallel Sets
5. Get the Cryptomium Variant set of Tricks and Traps cards
6. Collect all 9 of the Patch Cards
7. Collect All 6 Of The fabricated Slime cards
8. ADD as many of the 1/1 Printing Plates. Animation Cel, and Sketch cards I can. 
9. Collect the Ghostbusters 2 original set. I don't believe they made a set for the first movie.

So far I have the base card set, the five chase sets, one of the Cryptomium Variant cards, 7 of the 9 patch cards, 2 of 6 Slime cards, one Animation Cel and two Sketch Cards.

So I obviously have a long way to go with this one.

SLIME CARD NEEDS

2,3,5,6

PATCH CARDS NEEDS:
 
H2,H9

Base Card Silver Board Parallels:
ALL

Chase Card Silver Foil Board
I have the Ticks And Traps, Behind The Scenes and Quotes completed. Just two more to go after that.


And only this part of the Cryptomium 

This one will take a lot longer than Psych I believe as there are many small and big pieces to chase. The Slime cards will be the toughest to do as they aren't easy to find. I am mad at myself for not staying up five minutes longer as I felt I had one locked down, but just missed out on a important one to the Slime set by .50. FIFTY CENTS.

But, it happens and I will keep my eye out for anymore needs that pop up.

REVIEW:Cryptozoic Rick And Morty Trading Cards Season 2+GIVEAWAYS!!

After a succesful Season 1 release from Cryptozoic, they have come out with a Season 2 release of the Adult Swim's popular show Rick and Morty.

Once again let's travel across the universe and revisit Season 2's favorite episodes and more.

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Each box of Cryptozoic's Rick and Morty season 2 comes with 24 packs of 5 cards each. There should be two random hits per box most likely one autograph and one sketch. But, with Cryptozoic, they sometimes like to add in a few surprises in boxes. Boxes started out over $100 each but most can be found around $90 or less now.

The base set looks great and is high gloss like you would expect from Cryptozoic. There are 45 cards in the set to collect.  Each base card features episodic images from the season.

 The card backs features a quote from the episode it features on the front.

 I would assume in every box you would get a base card set as I did. It's usually the norm with a Cryptozoic product.

There are base card parallels to find as well. I didn't find any info on the odds of landing them but I got roughly 6 in the break so I would guess 1:4 on the foil (was hard to capture that with my camera phone)

And here is a gold foil stamp parallel. There is a stamp up in the right hand corner.

Now onto the inserts or as they call them in this set, chase sets. Surprisingly, unlike products past I was nowhere near collecting the chase sets full sets in one box. It would definitely take more than one to do so or pick up singles to fill in your needs.

Overall there are 7 to chase.

 Face The Music has 9 cards and fall 1:3 packs.

Interdimensional Cable II  falls 1:3 packs and has 12 cards in the set.

 Characters falls 1:3 packs and has 12 cards to chase. I really liked the design on these.

I can't remember a time I saw die cut cards in a Cryptozoic product, but I like it! These Crimes Of Rick Sanchez falls 1:6 odds and has 12 cards to collect.

 Beth Knows Best falls 1:6 packs and has 9 cards to collect.

Now onto some stickers fun. They are not only stickers, but serve as a puzzle on their backside as well. Fun collectible.

 One design

 Second design

Now onto the pulls from my box. Overall sketch cards and autograph cards fall 1:24 packs each.

 Look at this amazing 1/1 Sketch card! What a beauty!

And my autograph is of Tress Macneille who voices the Caretaker. Al autographs are on card which is awesome. Many have inscriptions on them as well. I just happened to pull the one that doesn't.

Here is the overall look at signers,

• Justin Roiland as Mr. Poopybutthole, Cromulon, Eyeholes Man
• Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith, Plushy Beth, Xenobeth, Goddess Beth
• Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith
• Tara Strong as Tinkles, Doctor
• Keith David as The President, Reverse Giraffe
• Tricia Helfer as Donna Gueterman, Federation Robot
• Tress MacNeille as Caretaker, Roy's Mother
• Kurtwood Smith as General Nathan
• Gary Cole as Alien Doctor
• Alan Tudyk as Chris
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Mrs. Refrigerator, Frankenstein, Hamurai
• Cassie Steele as Tammy Gueterman
• John Kassir as Blim Blam
• Gary Anthony Williams as Assilimated Alien #4, Business Alien

Some great signers in there. I really wanted a Chalke, Strong, Smith or Cole.

Other hits not found in my box include,

• Printing Plates fall 1:424 packs
• Totally Fabricated Memorabilia cards. I believe those fall 1:60 packs.
• CZ STR PWR - Red falls 1:144 packs
• CZ STR PWR - Blue falls 1:288 packs
• CZ STR PWR - Gold is /25
• CZ STR PWR - Black is a 1/1

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If you are a fan of the show, you will totally dig these trading cards. The autograph checklist is also very strong and there is some cool innovative totally fabricated cards to land as well along with the other hits.

It covers As Morty once said, "Nobody exists on purpose. Nobody belongs anywhere. We’re all going to die. Come watch TV." or in this case, come break a box of these.

Now onto the CONTESTS. Yes, plural!

First, the one on Twitter. RT my review of this product, have a U.S. shipping address for a chance to win this,

  

Second contest, comment below (also have a U.S. shipping address) with your thoughts on this product and have a shot to win this,

 

RANDOM WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN AT SOME POINT. USUALLY AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Please take a minute out to thank Cryptozoic for this box to me to review and do these amazing giveaways with. Please visit them on all social medial platforms and check out their website, HERE

REVIEW:2018 Topps Stars Wars Black&White

"Welcome to the Black And White Side."

Topps recently released it's latest Star Wars product this time without any color. Ever wonder what it would have been like if your grandparents had watched Star Wars on TV when they were kids? Well, worry no more! Let's just say I feel like we would have missed out. The black and white version is pretty stinkin' cool.

 

Every box of 2018 Star Wars Black&White A New Hope come with 7 packs of 8 cards each. Each pack will come with a base card parallel, one insert and each box has one hit. That hit is either a sketch or autograph card. Boxes are currently $65 and under. So not a bad price.

The base set is 150 cards and features base cine-photography from A New Hope. Even though A New Hope has seen plenty of exposure on cards over the years, you haven't seen anything like this base set that focuses on images you don't see too often in black and white. 

The black and white really brings out the full bleed photos and gives you a feel like no other. Some of them even might bring shivers down your spine. It's quite amazing.

One of the card backs here to give you an idea,

The base set also has some parallels that add an even newer dimension to the cards.

This is sepia parallel, the most common one to find, that falls 1:2 packs.

This is the blue hue shift parallel that falls 1:4 packs

And this is a green hue shift parallel that is /99 and falls 1:7 packs or one per box. There is just something about this photo with that touch of green that just gives you a whole new feel and appreciation of the film. Do you not agree?

 

Other parallels include,

• Purple Hue Shift that's /25 and falls 1:27 packs
• Red Hue Shift that's /10 and falls 1:67 packs
• Metal, these have gotta look cool, are 1/1 and fall 1:655 packs

Now onto the inserts.

Behind The Scenes takes a look at just that. I always appreciate looking at what happens before and during filming. These fall 1:2 packs and there is 41 of them to collect.

Iconic Characters has 12 of the most important ones from A New Hope. None of which are as important as my Obi-Wan find. These are 1:12 pack finds. So one in almost two boxes.

Concept Art checklist. Takes a look at the art side of Star Wars. There are 12 in the set to collect and they fall 1:4 packs.

Posters. I feel I got the best one.  These fall one per box or 1:6 packs.

And the hit.....

A sketch card. These fall 1:17 packs while autographs fall 1:18. I love the details of the Storm Troopers on the card. Many of the sketches are very impressive.

Card is signed by the artist on the back

 

You can also find autographed cards with single and multiple autographs and die cut sketch cards too.

OVERALL: I like the overall appeal of the product. I actually like the fact it's either a 1/1 sketch or an autograph as your hits choices instead of having a manu relic. I feel the box prices are not to shabby for the offerings within as well. The autograph checklist is pretty impressive with all of the big names including Fisher.

This includes, Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Kenny Baker (R2-D2) among many others.

Please take a minute out to thank Topps for providing the box to review. Some of the cards you see above will be included in the Fantasy Baseball contest! Follow Topps on all social media sites and check out their website HERE for cards and more!