2018 Upper Deck Black Panther commemorates the release of the hugely successful Marvel film. Since its debut Black Panther has become a cultural phenomenon, both for its role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and its service as a huge step forward for African-American representation in cinema. The popularity of all things Marvel means that this […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

1999 UD Wayne Gretzky Living Legend was one of two Upper Deck sets devoted to the superstar during the 1999-00 collecting season. The legend’s retirement in April of 1999 represented the end of an era for hockey, and card companies knew they had to acknowledge it. Unlike the 1999-00 UD Wayne Gretzky Hockey release, this […]

Acting as a year in review type product, 2017 UD Marvel Annual looks to have the same success that other Marvel branded products have had in recent years. This release, unlike other recent Marvel offerings, focuses solely on the comic book side of the company, rather than the hugely successful movie side. It looks back […]

With the retirement of the Great One during the 1998-99 NHL season, Upper Deck was presented with the opportunity to honour him in every way possible. This meant many subsets and promotional products dedicated to the superstar, but also 2 entire major releases that bore his name. 1999-00 UD Wayne Gretzky Hockey is a product […]

2017-18 Upper Deck Ice is the latest edition of the popular hockey product. Featuring a card set that consists mostly of acetate cards, this set offers some of the best looking cards anywhere in the hobby. Sets such as the Ice Premieres Rookies, Rinkside Signings, and SubZero are perennial favorites among fans. Also included in […]