2017-18 SPGU is a memorabilia focused product that offers fans great potential. although there is undoubtedly a fair few plain jersey cards, there is also a very healthy dose of big patch cards, and some nice looking player autographs. SPGU again offers its unique base set, serial numbered to the player’s jersey number, with the […]
2017-18 OPC Platinum – Hockey Card Checklist
2017-18 OPC Platinum is a popular release among fans, the shiny cards and a guaranteed autograph per box is a step up from the basic O-Pee-Chee release. The set offers a variety of inserts, but the true success of the product lies in its parallels, which are a dream for collectors looking to complete player […]
2017-18 UD Ice – Hockey Card Checklist
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 […]
