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06-08-2017, 09:26 AM
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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there’s a box you’d want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
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The box: 2016 Bowman Platinum (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for full-size box) (http://www.blowoutcards.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_774&products_id=12458&utm_source=Blowout%20Buzz&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Blowout%20Buzz)
Packs per box: 8 (seven packs plus one Ice parallel pack)
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 32
Base set completion: 16 of 100 (16 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Notables on base cards – Bryce Harper, Miguel Cabrera, Dustin Pedroia
Rookie Cards (5) – Corey Seager, Nomar Mazara, Miguel Sano, Henry Owens, Jose Peraza
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Insert cards: 16 (gallery below)
Ice parallel (2) – Sonny Gray, Robert Stephenson (RC)
Ice Prospects parallel (2) – Willson Contreras, Wilkerman Garcia
Prospects Black Printing Plate (1) – Cody Reed (1/1)
Prospects (7) – Adam Brett Walker II, Brent Honeywell, Jhailyn Ortiz, Franklin Barreto, Willy Adames, Rio Ruiz, Nick GordonBowman’s Next Generation Prospects (1) – Dominic Smith
Bowman’s Next Generation (2) – Trevor Story, Chris Heston
Bowman’s Next Generation Purple (1) – Gregory Polanco (/250)
Autographs/Memorabilia: None
What’s Buzz-worthy: This box delivered very well considering it was found in a discount bin at a retail store. Why? Printing plates are one in every 2,064 packs and the numbered Purple is one in 111 packs. As said here previously, Bowman Platinum returned after a year off as a retail-only (Walmart-only) exclusive that’s got plenty of potential and a better look and feel than its predecessor. Autographs start at one in every 105 packs with a rainbow that includes plenty. (Want guaranteed ink? See the boxes in the link above, which have two per.) Between ink and inserts, there will be some strong boxes out there. … The packs only include four cards, which seems small but one could argue that helps the value to a degree making sets harder to build. … The base set has a strong look with simple touches to add to its appeal with card backs that are clean and sharp. … If you’re a prospect-leaning collector, this one will probably pull you in. If you’re just a general collector, there are some nice touches that make it worth a look.
Product Grade: A-
Box Grade: A
Fun Grade: B
Follow Buzz on Twitter @BlowoutBuzz (http://www.twitter.com/blowoutbuzz) or send email to BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
>> Click here to buy cards on BlowoutCards.com (http://www.blowoutcards.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8&utm_source=Blowout%20Buzz&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Blowout%20Buzz)
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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there’s a box you’d want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
https://blowoutbuzz.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/s-l16004.jpg?w=636
The box: 2016 Bowman Platinum (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for full-size box) (http://www.blowoutcards.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_774&products_id=12458&utm_source=Blowout%20Buzz&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Blowout%20Buzz)
Packs per box: 8 (seven packs plus one Ice parallel pack)
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 32
Base set completion: 16 of 100 (16 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Notables on base cards – Bryce Harper, Miguel Cabrera, Dustin Pedroia
Rookie Cards (5) – Corey Seager, Nomar Mazara, Miguel Sano, Henry Owens, Jose Peraza
https://blowoutbuzz.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/thumb_img_6057_1024.jpg?w=636
Insert cards: 16 (gallery below)
Ice parallel (2) – Sonny Gray, Robert Stephenson (RC)
Ice Prospects parallel (2) – Willson Contreras, Wilkerman Garcia
Prospects Black Printing Plate (1) – Cody Reed (1/1)
Prospects (7) – Adam Brett Walker II, Brent Honeywell, Jhailyn Ortiz, Franklin Barreto, Willy Adames, Rio Ruiz, Nick GordonBowman’s Next Generation Prospects (1) – Dominic Smith
Bowman’s Next Generation (2) – Trevor Story, Chris Heston
Bowman’s Next Generation Purple (1) – Gregory Polanco (/250)
Autographs/Memorabilia: None
What’s Buzz-worthy: This box delivered very well considering it was found in a discount bin at a retail store. Why? Printing plates are one in every 2,064 packs and the numbered Purple is one in 111 packs. As said here previously, Bowman Platinum returned after a year off as a retail-only (Walmart-only) exclusive that’s got plenty of potential and a better look and feel than its predecessor. Autographs start at one in every 105 packs with a rainbow that includes plenty. (Want guaranteed ink? See the boxes in the link above, which have two per.) Between ink and inserts, there will be some strong boxes out there. … The packs only include four cards, which seems small but one could argue that helps the value to a degree making sets harder to build. … The base set has a strong look with simple touches to add to its appeal with card backs that are clean and sharp. … If you’re a prospect-leaning collector, this one will probably pull you in. If you’re just a general collector, there are some nice touches that make it worth a look.
Product Grade: A-
Box Grade: A
Fun Grade: B
Follow Buzz on Twitter @BlowoutBuzz (http://www.twitter.com/blowoutbuzz) or send email to BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
>> Click here to buy cards on BlowoutCards.com (http://www.blowoutcards.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8&utm_source=Blowout%20Buzz&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Blowout%20Buzz)
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