Coffee Break:2020 Chronicles Football Blaster Box (NICE SILVER BLACK PRIZM PULL!!)

*another republished break post today, no they aren't gap fillers, they are still enjoyable to read and many of you haven't seen these*

*takes a sip and gets ready*

Chronicles is an interesting product. I like how it is built up of many products and put all into one. 

Which can make this product a fun one to open never knowing what you may find.

This isn't the first time I have broken this product as I have opened a lot of it. By a lot, it has been enough where I am finding it worth my time to chase down some of the sets within.

However, my luck hasn't been great. Up to this point, my best pull was a Burrow Prizm. Let's see if today's break can outdo that.

*takes a sip, begins to rip*

Each 2020 Chronicles football blaster box comes with 40 cards which equals out to be 8 packs of 5 cards. Each blaster goes for $45.

You get a lot of base cards in every box, so I focused on the key ones I found.

The brand is Panini within the product, Herbert wasn't too bad of a find!

Other key rookie I found in a variety of the inner products including Justin Jefferson, Jalen Hurts and Jonathan Taylor.

A James Robinson Dynagon base rookie.

Each box also comes with a Pink Parallel card in every pack.

Jefferson and Tua lead the way here.

You can also find the other following parallels for the base,

Bronze, Green, Pink, Teal, Red /199, Blue /99, Purple /49, Black /25, Gold /10, and Platinum 1/1.

On average, you also should find one Prizm Black card per blaster box as well. Sometimes those are parallels...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! Nice Tua Tagovailoa!

You can also find these parallels,
Silver, Purple /125, Red /99, Orange /75, Green /49, Blue /25, Gold /10, Gold Vinyl /5, and Black Finite 1/1.

Some decent named rookies and a Tua silver to end it. Not a bad break at all.

I like Chronicles, I know a lot don't. I think one thing I would change with the product is making it into one base set but leveling the different products. You know, the first 100 cards are the base Chronicles cards and then build it up from there. Maybe making the next level 101-125 1:2 packs, then 126-150 1:3 and tougher as it goes up. Make Prizm be the hardest at the end of the product. Would be a fun base set challenge chase.

But, along with these suggestions I have, I would keep the parallels the same.

Thoughts on my box break welcomed in comments and your thoughts on this product in general.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Burrow Hunting

*the sun is out on this morning before the storm starts to creep its way in tonight. Coffee, cards and blogging is on the agenda for now. takes a sip and gets onto the post*

If 100 people were in a room just to simply guess who would be facing off in the Super Bowl this year, I would bet all 100 would be wrong. Not only be wrong, but not have a single one of them even breathe the word Bengals in the conversation. 

However, here we are. Rams vs Bengals.

With the NY Giants playing this year like the bad version of the Little Giants team if not worse, I had a pretty solid list of teams I didn't want to win in the playoff this year.

I had a reason for everyone of them.

• Cowboys-Division rival and can't stand their obnoxious fans
• Eagles-HATED division rival and once again, don't like their obnoxious fans
• Buccaneers- Who really wanted to see Tom Brady win again?? I mean really??
• Packers-Aaron Rodgers is a.........well..... you get the point. It was nice to see him struggle and lose
• Patriots-With or without Tom Brady, I just don't like them

I had a feeling I would have to deal with hating on one of these teams in the Super Bowl, but to my surprise and everyone elses, none of them even made it to the Divisional Championships. So then became the question of....who do I root on?

I chose the Chiefs. Despite how annoying Patrick Mahomes brother can be, Patrick is not. He is a humble Super Star who is fun to watch. He may also be a side PC, but we will talk about that another day. Sadly, the Chiefs didn't pull off the win and the Bengals did. That didn't really affect me too much though, as it's fun to see a team you wouldn't expect in a million lifetimes make it to the big game.

So, for the Super Bowl, I am a Bengals fan. It would be nice to see them finally take home the big one.

*takes a sip before continuing on with today's post*

I have been holding onto a couple of 2020 football boxes for the right moment and figured what moment is better than Super Bowl time that features rookie cards of the Bengals amazing Quarterback Joe Burrow.

  

The two boxes I had to open was a 2020 Chronicles NFL blaster box and a 2020 Prizm hanger box. I also wanted to point out the new background for these newer photos I will be doing on here. Needs a little tweaking, but they should look cool when I get it right.

The box that had my attention the most was the Prizm hanger, since everyone wants a Prizm rookie of top players. It's THE rookie card to have.

It was a good thought anyways as these were my two best and only rookie finds in the box,

 

Not that either of these guys are bad players, but the last thing you want to find in a "high end" box is two defensive guys.

With luck down on that break, I turned to the Chronicles where a very nice card was found in the first pack,

A Dynagon silver parallel of Joe Burrow.

Rest of the box wasn't to bad either, I found a couple Jalen Hurts, a couple Tua's, and then the other Top QB from 2020,

Justin Herbert.

The Chronicles break went pretty well I would say, and my Burrow hunt actually landed me one. That doesn't happen too often in a post like this.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

I think this year's NFL postseason games were the best I have ever seen and here's hoping the biggest game of them all will be just as exciting. Say what you want about other sports and Game 7's etc, the NFL has the best playoff system. You only get one chance to win so you give it your all.

I also apologize to the fans of the teams above I hoped to lose if you are reading this, nothing against you...unless your an Eagles or Cowboys fan...even still....I had my reasons and I am sure you have yours as well for teams you despise.

In comments, let me know which team you are rooting on for the Super Bowl and what your favorite Joe Burrow card is? While you are at it, let me know which teams you didn't want to see win.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Coffee Break:2021 Score Football Blaster Box

*All five senses are fully alive this morning especially the coffee sense. The coffee sense does like to be treated with a full cup when I wake up and the plan is to give it so. Coffee is poured, cards are ready and laptop is out. Cards over Coffee is here!*

Coffee has me feeling energized, despite the long week with both sister-in-laws up. One is staying another week since it has been 15 months since we last all saw each other. 2021 has already been a better year and now being 2 weeks after the second dose of Pfizer, my full vaccination kicks in. I still plan on wearing my mask into places regardless, fully vaccinated people can be spreaders, but I feel a lot better than I did a year ago.

I also have been feeling better about my luck in retail being able to actually find something here and there. Just like today's product, the new 2021 Score football.

2021 Score Football Blaster Box

132 Cards Per Blaster

$19.99 Per Blaster

1 Lave Parallel Per Blaster

No Guaranteed Hits

Summary:With the rise of the hobby in 2020, it has driven a lot of product prices through the roof including a collector/set collector driven product in Score where normal hobby boxes would cost $100-$150 normally have now reached a ceiling of $300. 

This years base set is 400 cards deep with veterans, rookies (not in NFL uniforms or defined by an NFL team) and legends. The design is something you typically see in Score, but the photographs and high gloss are well received.

Base card parallels are both bland and shiny and include the following, Gold, Green, Purple, Red, Scorecard, Lava /575, Dots Red /460, Dots Gold /225, Spokes /110, Showcase /100, Gold Zone /50, Artist Proof /35, Blue Explosion /20, Red Zone /20, Die-Cut /10, First Down /10, End Zone /6, Gem Masters 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

There are also plenty of inserts to find in Score like there usually is. Roughly 15 different insert sets to chase including a huge Tom Brady tribute one. Not sure why they did a Tom Brady tribute and not a Drew Brees one since he is the one to actually retire.

Inserts have the following parallels, Gold, Green, Purple, Red, Showcase /100, Gold Zone /50, Red Zone /20, End Zone /6, and Gem Masters 1/1.

There is more memorabilia sets to chase in Score then autographs, but the autograph checklist is pretty solid with veteran, legend and rookies to chase.

Let's dig into this blaster,

*takes a sip, begins to rip*

 

(lava parallel-the blaster hit)

 

(surprise!)

*the break is over, carefully sets cards to the side and takes another sip. Stomach is starting to rumble so need some breakfast before I brew a second cup*

Score was fun like it usually is and is intended to be. It was also fun to find a surprise relic card as they used to come every box. This year, I have seen them in about 1:4 blasters.

I certainly hope I can find some more but you never know these days. Sadly, people are flipping Score even though I cannot say this enough, Score is not a flipping product. It's as basic as it comes and isn't worth a whole lot. Which also means I am telling all of you readers desperate for a box or pack to open not to overpay for it and not to pay for anything flippers sell in the first place.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Can't Believe I Did That

 

*takes a sip of freshly brewed coffee. Mmmm that first sip tingles the tongue and awakens the body like nothing else can. Today is going to be a good day.*

Back in August, I made a mistake. I did the one thing I told myself I wouldn't do, I bought off from a flipper. It goes against everything I believe in, but I was in desperate times of needing something to open. I needed to itch the fix. With no wax retail in months and my father not finding anything to trade to me, this was the last resort. 

I felt like I had sold my soul to the devil.

At that time I really wanted to open some Prestige. Its a favorite of mine and something I had opened every year of since its production in the 90's.

My break today of 2020 Prestige, may my soul burn forever, is a Mega Box. A Mega Box has 40 cards and includes 2 autographs. There are 10 cards per pack and 4 packs per box. 

The base set is a simple design as always. This years edition features 300 base cards with 200 being veterans and 100 being rookies.

You find quite a few rookies in every Mega, at least for mine. Some of the lesser known players are actually Sp's in the base set and are 20x tougher to find than the top rookies. Some names to keep an eye out on are,  Antonio Gandy-Golden, Laviska Shenault Jr and Zack Baun.

Found some Love, but the way is Rodgers is playing it may be some time before he hits the field.

And found Justin Herbert who at the time I didn't think would be playing as well as he is.

*takes a another sip of coffee, not that I haven't been sipping the whole time but didn't want you to wonder. Moving onto the parallels*

There are always a good group of parallels to find in Prestige. For 2020 you can find the following for veterans,

BASE XTRA POINTS PARALLELS: Green, Blue, Red /249, Purple /100, Gold /75, Orange /50, Platinum /25, Black 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

The rookies have different parallels which are,
ROOKIES XTRA POINTS PARALLELS: Green, Red /399, Blue /299, Purple /100, Gold /75, Orange /50, Platinum /25, Black 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

Here is gold as you can see by the gold foil on the base.

Sweet! PC pull of a purple parallel /100 of Saquon

*takes another sip before moving onto inserts*

Power House! Saquon is just that when he is healthy. There are 20 cards in this insert set to collect.

Highlight Reel has 20 cards to collect. I pulled Kupp and Jacobs.

Old School has most of those legendary names you have heard in NFL history with 30 to collect.

Impressions has 20 cards of players who made the most impact for their teams immediately

*my hits are next. Always such a risk buying something like this especially when you pay above retail for it. But, here we go...sips coffee aggressively trying not to slurp it everywhere*

My first autograph was as I expected...

Who in the Sam Hill is Jaylon Johnson...oh look a defensive player as well...ugh.

The next pull though...

Not too shabby at all! Ozzie Newsome autograph /5 with HOF inscription. I won't complain about that one.

*feels good about this break. Smiles behind the mug and notices that the cup is empty. So grabbed another cup to finish up this post*

The break I would give an A+ on. Low numbered HOF autograph, Herbert rookie, two PC hits. Can't argue with this kind of success on a retail box break.

Since this one time purchase in August, I haven't ever bought from a flipper again. I simply can't support those who clean off shelves and mark it up. The more any of us buy from them, the more they will continue to do that. So let's take a stand.

Considering most of my 2020 has been spent not opening that much, especially the last few months, I finally realized I can survive without ripping that much anymore. Until at least this hobby comes back down to earth again.

However, if they start clearing off shelves of coffee, then we will have a problem.

Coffee Break:2020 Chronicles Draft Picks Football

*Sits down to type up this break that reminded him of The Soup Nazi episode on Seinfeld and creates The Card Nazi from it. Grabs a cup of coffee and begins to grind out this post*

2020 football card releases have been flowing out of Panini since some of the Covid restrictions have been lifted and it's been hard to keep up with whats out...or even able to find any....or even able to afford any as most hobby box prices have been insane this year so far.

I was finally able to land a box of a product I really wanted to break in 2020 Chronicles draft football. It features many of Panini's standalone products all packed into one offering. Though I am not a huge college football guy or one at all, it's what all of the early releases are so I have to deal with it knowing I need those rookie cards.

After breaking this, I was left surprised by the results to say the least. I don't remember complaining about the hobby or even bread for that matter before breaking this, but it appears The Card Nazi saw something. This box wasn't as expected.

*takes a sip of delicious coffee, drips butter from his freshly made bagel on the keyboard, wipes it up and continues on*

Every hobby box 2020 Chronicles Draft football comes with 6 packs of 8 cards each. There should be three autographs and one relic card per box and boxes are currently sitting at just under $230. It is completely a rookie laden product with no veteran content.

The basis of the product is 20+ products all into one from low end finds to high end products such as Spectra. I am reminded of the song 32 Flavors by Ani DiFranco and would put this product into perspective as, It is 20+ products and then some, seeing surprises as they come....it is 20+ products and then some, it's become real for some....

There is no correlation though with the products. Meaning, it's not all one base set. Each product has it's own base set which to me is lame. I would prefer a multi layered product. Make it a 400 card base set and the higher end products Sp's towards the the end of the product.

Instead, I bring to you the following breakdown of how many base are in each set along with corresponding parallels for each.

There are 25 cards to the Chronicles base set.
Parallels include, Blue, Green, Red, Black /5, Platinum 1/1,and Printing Plates 1/1.

There are 25 cards in the Donruss Rated Rookie set
Parallels include, Blue, Green, Red, Black /5, Platinum 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

25 to put together for Playoff
Parallels include, Goal Line, Kickoff, Red Zone, Touchdown /5, Platinum 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

Elite which usually has it's own draft product has 20 cards to find
Parallels include,  Aspirations, Status Blue, Blue, Red, Purple /25, Orange /20, Gold /10, Green /5, Black 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

20 in XR
Parallels include, Blue, Red, Purple /25, Orange /20, Gold /10, Green /5, Black 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

Absolute has 20 cards in it's base set
Parallels include, Blue, Red, Purple /25, Orange /20, Gold /10, Green /5, Black 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

Prestige has 25 cards
Parallels include,  Blue, Green, Red, Black /5, Platinum 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

25 in Spectra
Parallels include, Blue, Red, White Sparkle, Purple /99, Hyper /49, Mojo /25, Ice /15, Gold /10, Black /7, Green /5, and Gold Vinyl 1/1.

Donruss Optic has 25 cards to chase
Parallels include, Blue, Red, White Sparkle, Purple /99, Hyper /49, Mojo /25, Ice /15, Gold /10, Black /7, Green /5, and Gold Vinyl 1/1.

Limited has 20 cards as well
Parallels include, Blue, Red, Purple /25, Orange /20, Gold /10, Green /5, Black 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

Phoenix has 25 cards to collect
Parallels include, Blue, Red, White Sparkle, Purple /99, Hyper /49, Mojo /25, Ice /15, Gold /10, Black /7, Green /5, and Gold Vinyl 1/1.

25 in Select.
Parallels include, Blue, Red, White Sparkle, Purple /99, Hyper /49, Mojo /25, Ice /15, Gold /10, Black /7, Green /5, and Gold Vinyl 1/1.

Certified has 20 cards in its base set
Parallels include, Blue, Red, Purple /25, Orange /20, Gold /10, Green /5, Black 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1.

Crown Royale is the biggest set in the product, yes I know what you are thinking that the Chronicles should be and I think that to, but I love the look of these. By far my favorite of the product. There are 100 cards to collect.

Parallels include, Blue, Red, Holo /149, Purple /25, Orange /20, Gold /10, Green /5, and Platinum 1/1.

*finishes up bagel, takes a chug of coffee, moves on to the next part*

My box came with one parallel, when most are supposed to come with two. Mine was a purple from Spectra of Zack Moss numbered to 99.

*takes a deep breath, steps into the hobby shop in his mind which is run by The Card Nazi*

"Hey, I like Panini Chronicles Draft Picks so far! The combination of different products really makes it pop," I said as I got closer to the counter.

"Good for you," The Card Nazi replies.

"I just wished this was an NFL version and not college football."

I could see him begin glare at me, shake his head in disapproval as he pointed his finger directing me out the door.

NO

HITS

FOR 

YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He yelled as I exited.

*gets back to reality to finish up this post*

You read that right. Not a single hit in this box. What should have been three autographs and one relic turned out none. I have never had this happen before. One hit missing sure. Relic card from a retail box yes. But, the entire box without a hit and shorted a parallel, yikes.

So in my mind I just picture a Joe Burrow autograph being hit out of this.

Overall, this is a fun product to open and to see all of the fun variety of products. It was just tough being left wondering what hits may had been in here. So it's hard to rate and judge this product overall without that piece.


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