Breakin' Wax:2020 Panini Prizm Football Hanger Pack

All the cool guys break Panini Prizm. (picture me in sunglasses, leather coat and a toothpick in mouth while I post this)

But, this year because of what I call Pandemic Collecting, Panini Prizm wasn't easily available out there for the average collector like you and I. Yes, I am assuming if you are reading this you are a true collector and not a flipper.

I have been fortunate to have been able to open a few packs this year thanks to friends and traders. Otherwise, it would have been a no-go as my Walmart had zip on Prizm. I still think the vendor there is backdooring some of the items but I have no way to prove it as I am never there when they stock. It's just very odd not to see any or hear of anyone finding any.

Each of these 2020 Panini Prizm football hanger packs came with 15 cards. There is one pack of 12 cards and a 3 card bonus pack of Red, White and Blue parallels. They should have been going for normal price ($15?) but were selling for upwards of $50.

So if I had spent the $50, let's see what I would have scored.

First nine cards highlighted by Sterling Shepard.

The one rookie you bank on in the pack. I have no idea who this is.

Emergent Cam Akers. He started to emerge as the season went on.

Pretty slick Tyler Lockett Green Prizm parallel

There was the 12 cards in the pack. Not much in that pack to brag about.

Now onto the Red, White and Blue pack.

 

Ouch.

Not much to brag about in this pack. A few PC cards but the rest will be available for trade.

I am definitely glad I didn't pay for this pack and it should be a lesson taught to you, the readers, on why I wouldn't suggest overpaying flippers for stuff like this. Just be patient and wait it out til these prices drop.

REVIEW:2016 Panini Unparalleled Football (AUTO GIVEAWAY)

Panini the last few years has taken what I feel is a dive back to the 90's and I have been completely on board with it.

This one has a Leaf Quantum feel, but one that is taken to the max. If you like squigglies and everything shiny, well, this one is definitely for you.

Read on to see more.

 

In every box of 2016 Panini Unparalleled football is 8 Packs with 10 Cards Per Pack. Each Box contains One Autograph and Two Memorabilia Cards and also has....

• 3 #'D CARDS
• 1 INSERT PER PACK
• 3 PARALLELS PER PACK
• 4 BASE PER PACK
• 2 ROOKIES PER PACK

 And boxes go for $90.

The base cards are hard to explain so I had to borrow the info from Panini's Knights Lance blog to help with defining them. The designs are very shiny, sparkly, glittery and so on. It does appear that the base goes by color more than design so check below on how to define them.

There are 100 veterans and legends (1-100) along with 100 rookies (101-200) involved. Some of the rookies may be guys you haven't heard of so it gives a good opportunity to get those type of players before they turn into stars.

This kinda product is lots of fun for those who like to collect rainbows of their favorite players or rookies.

Now onto the inserts.

The shiny sparkly design stays true throughout the product. Each insert has it's own set of parallels of Orange /99, Red /49, Blue /25, Green /10, Gold /5,  and Black 1/1.

The insert themes are well done. I mean Pivotal Drive are key players you would want to be on the field towards the end of the game and All-Pro is self explanatory.

Perfect Pairs has teammates who are ready to tear it up!

Zoned, love the Eli by the way, players with numbers from their best game of 2015.

World Class Records has players with just that.

Now onto the hits!

My first pull was a RPS Rookie Material dual jersey. There are different levels to find of these including Dual /199, Dual Prime /49, Triple /25, Triple Prime /10, Brand Logo /2, and Triple Tag 1/1. The base ones with one swatch are numbered to 299.

This is a veteran memorabilia set. These have parallels as well of Dual /99 and Triple #49 or less.

Mine is a slick sick patch triple relic. Love the relics on the card design. And don't tell me you don't.

And my final pull, I was hoping for a RPS Rookie Autograph Jersey Relic, but they fall one in every other box, but I did get a top pick. Look above for definition of parallels you can find.

  

Overall, I am a fan. But, this product won't be for everyone as not everyone digs the shiny/swirly in-depth designs in this product. Collecting a set or putting a rainbow of your favorite players would be a ton of fun. Or just chasing the memorabilia cards as I still like those a lot.

The inserts are nice, the memorabilia cards look spectacular and the autographs don't look too bad either and the design drowns out the sticker autos. And the checklist includes veterans, legends and rookie hits throughout. So you are not just getting a bunch of rookie related material.

The cost is what I would expect for a product like this. My box wasn't the best break, but I think with the number of numbered cards you are expected and the possible chance at big hits this one is worth a try. But, only if you are a fan of the design. If not, you probably shouldn't bust.

 

Now time for the giveaway and the chance to win this:

Read the rules that follows...

1. By the way, make sure you thank Panini America for this review box and check out their site for products like this one and others. Also thank Tracy Hackler and give him a Twitter follow too!
2. ***VERY IMPORTANT***MUST BE A U.S. RESIDENT to enter or have a shipping address in the U.S. Shipping costs have gone haywire and I can't afford to ship everywhere.This is always hard to do as I appreciate all readers but I hope you all understand non-U.S. readers.
3. Random winner will be chosen after 7 randoms
4. Card may be shipped PWE. I like to forewarn on this.
5. LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW telling me ONE PRO AND ONE CON OF THE PRODUCT. PLEASE ALSO KEEP IN MIND I AM HOPING FOR GOOD PRO/CON FEEDBACK.
6. EARN AN EXTRA ENTRY FOR SHARING THIS CONTEST ON YOUR BLOG AND/OR ON TWITTER. Make sure to leave your link in comments too so I can count it. If not, I won't be able to give you the credit. Commenting with it is very important or you WILL LOSE OUT an extra entry!
7. Sport Card Collectors or it's owner (person who runs the blog), WILL NOT be held responsible for lost, stolen or damaged mail. Sorry had to add this in since someone tried to scam me once about this.
8. Contest starts today, ends on August 31st 2016. Winner will be announced in a separate post on September 1st 2016
9. Don't forget to thank the above sponsor of this contest and I won't mind a thank you as well :) 

Good luck to those that enter!!