A few weeks ago Colbey from Cardboard Collections ran an affordable group break. I used to jump into these all the time, but I've been away from that game for a couple of years.
I noticed Colbey's break really was affordable - just $12 got you two teams, one you chose and one random, plus postage. He was cracking two boxes - 2004 Fleer Focus Jersey Edition and 2005 Fleer Showcase. I didn't have any Dodgers from those products, so I checked, and the Dodgers slot was still open. BANG! I was in.
My original random team was the Indians, but you random teams were open for trading. I noticed the Brewers were being dangled for a trade, and hadn't sent anything out to my buddy Tony for a while, so I made the swap, the Tribe for the Brew Crew. Let's check out the cards I caught.
We'll start off with the big card, at least in terms of not being base.
It's still not so rare of an insert, just a 1:5 pull. That said, it's Adrian Beltre, so that's good in my book.
I caught another couple of base cards to go along with that one.
I wish I hit more than two, because I like the looks of this base product.
No inserts from Fleer Focus, but I got more base cards....
Not loving this design, though. I prefer less lines running around the sides. With that much linear distraction, why add to things with a giant product logo eating right in the already compromised photo?
Another question is - why the radioactive glow coming off the player? Are these those "aura" photos?
My favorite of this bunch is Paulie LoDuca blowing a bubble as he trots off (or on?) the field.
On to Tony's loot...
Nothing too special in that batch, Tony, but we nabbed a few for you.
Colbey dropped in another couple of extras to sweeten the pot...
That chrome Puig is very attractive. Digging it mucho!
I just might try another group break soon.
Aloha!