2017-18 UD Ice is an extremely attractive product that hold the potential for some big time hits. While the 2017-18 NHL Rookies class is nowhere near as sought after as the previous two years, it does still hold potential with names such as Patrick, Hishier, and Boeser. Add to the already impressive Ice checklist, the […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 SPx Top Prospects – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 SPx Top Prospects is a much more complete product than SPx Finite. It has a good mix of base, parallels, rookies, and memorabilia. Really lucky fans could also find an autograph card of either Daniel or Henrik Sedin, both of whom only had autographed rookie cards in the release. The base set also comes […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 SPx Finite – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 SPx Finite is a bit of an odd product. it does not actually contain any inserts, memorabilia, or autographs. It is, essentially, an enhanced base set product. The set has a main base set, as well as 4 base subsets. The unique feature about this release is that all the cards are serial numbered, […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 SP Authentic – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 SP Authentic appears to be one of the better releases for the 1998-99 collecting year. Advertised as offering two autographs per box, the product is a mix of rookies and veterans that would appeal to a variety of collectors. The classic Sign of the Times autographs set is one that is still used today, […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 O-Pee-Chee Chrome – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 O-Pee-Chee Chrome is essentially a slimmed down version of the main Topps release. These “chrome” style cards are shiny and each has an additional refractor set. unfortunately, unlike Topps, OPC Chrome does not offer any memorabilia or autograph hits, instead electing to offer only base and inserts. While some collectors may still be […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 Pacific Revolution – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 Pacific Revolution was another Pacific product that focused on inserts and base parallels, while ignoring memorabilia and autographs completely. While this would have mostly scared off big time collectors, it was the perfect product for those just getting started, as well as those on a budget. In addition, this release offered both :die-cut”, and […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 Pacific Paramount – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 Pacific Paramount is another standard Pacific product. As usual it focuses on inserts and parallels, while leaving out memorabilia and autographs completely. There is nothing about it that stands out from other Pacific products, but can still be a fun tear for younger collectors or those looking for a little 1990s nostalgia. Each box […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 Pacific Omega – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 Pacific Omega is one of the better releases from the company. It doesn’t offer memorabilia or autographs, but does have some nice looking cards, as well as some one of ones. The Planet Ice Parallel is particularly interesting, as it uses a system of tiered rarity, ranging from #/100 to 1/1. Other interesting inserts […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 Pacific Dynagon Ice – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 Pacific Dynagon Ice is a classic Pacific product that focuses on inserts and parallels. Unlike many other products, this one offers printing plates, which was not a common inclusion during the late 90s. Even more unusual is the inclusion of both front and back plates. Other than the plates the product offers no memorabilia […]
Ninja Update: 1998-99 Pacific Crown Royale – Hockey Card Checklist
1998-99 Pacific Crown Royale is an example of the standard Pacific product. It offers no memorabilia or autograph hits, but does have some nice insert sets that appeal to set builders. Each box also offers one Jumbo Cramer’s Choice cards, which are also available in serial numbered parallels. While this is clearly not a big […]
