2008-09 Upper Deck Series 1 Pack Lot Break

2008 Enterplay NHL Fan Pak

Found this lone package of 2008 Enterplay NHL Fan Pak amongst a Tubberware container full of 2008-09 Upper Deck Victory while at Toys R Us earlier today.  For just a buck I decided to pick it up and use it for the blog, I was curious to see what sort of stuff was inside.

Standees, stickers, TATTOOS, trivia and headlines - great assortment of stuff for kids.  Find out just what was inside after the jump.

Taylor Hall 2008-09 In The Game Heroes and Prospects

Finally got the chance to head down to the Sunday Market earlier today to check out what was available card wise; there were only two tables selling cards and other hockey memorabilia.  Although I wasn't sure what I was looking for I didn't leave empty handed.

Taylor Hall / In The Game Heroes and Prospects #58 - I picked this card up from a table for $2.  I've wanted to purchase this on eBay but didn't really want to pay the shipping charges, glad I was able to find it local.

2008-09 Upper Deck Legends Masterpieces Triple Pack Break

Had these three packs of 2008-09 Upper Deck Legends Masterpieces lying around, figured I would finally break them and post the results today.  As you can they're clearly marked retail so we might not see any big hits.  But nonetheless, these cards are possibly my favorite product to come out in recent years.

Mail Day! 2008-09 National Hockey Card Day Lot

I wasn't as much excited about receiving these today as I was to actually receive them in general.  I've been waiting for over a month for these cards to arrive in my mailbox and was almost sure that the seller had ripped me off.

I bought this lot from eBay for a cent + shipping charges.  The set of these cards from th 2008-09 national Hockey Card day promotion seems to go for about $8-15 online.   The set was comprised of the top rookies, stars and legends of the game.  Upper Deck are currently at work putting together the 2012 set; looks like it will be based around memorable moments of Canadian-born players.

HCD6 - Sidney Crosby.  Essentially the reason for my bid was to have this card.

HCD7 - Vincent Lecavalier.  Lecavalier has represented Team Canada a total number of 4 times in international play.

2008-09 Upper Deck Legends Masterpieces

Saw these 2008-09 Upper Deck Legends Masterpieces while waiting in the Wal-Mart checkout aisle.  For a $1.50 each I figured I would pick up three.  I purchased a pack of these before and thought that the cards had an interesting take.  All portrait cards of a variety of players and historic moments.

Found it a little odd how they were packaged in the plastic holders; I assume it's purpose is to make it impossible to "feel" for a memorabilia card within the packs.

The results of the pack breaks are below.

Championship Collection Trading Cards Mystery Box Break

I was very curious as to what these boxes held inside when I saw them lying in the card dump-in.  Had to pick one up and let's just say I paid a little more than I had expected when it was rung in at the checkout counter. 

The box promises 16 factory sealed packs and I was blessed by the hockey card gods to have received an extra pack.  Above in the photo is a sample of what was inside, read more to check out the rundown.

2008-09 Upper Deck MVP

I think this came from the little trading card island at Zellers.  12 packs of cards, 8 per pack for about $12.

Nice looking base set, I'm happy with the product. To start, here are my top 8 favorite base cards from the pull. 

2008-09 Fleer Ultra 32 Card Break

Jut thought I would share.  Bought a pack of these double Fleer Ultra 2008-09 cards that were on sale, 32 cards.  I like the Fleer Ultra sets, nice photos and very colorful but not many 'in the game' type cards unfortunately.

Here were my top 7 favorite cards from the 32.

Sidney Crosby. I like pulling Crosby cards.

Daniel Sedin. I like how most of the players look like theyre floating on the ice, very smooth.

Patrick Marleau.

Dion Phaneuf.



2008-09 Upper Deck Victory Hockey

Just a small grab, two packs for a buck each at Toys R Us.  Here are my top 4 favorites.

Jarome Iginla.  Not a big Iginla fan but definitely my favorite card from the group.

Rod Brind 'Amour.

A Marty Turco 'Stars Of The Game' insert that seems like it's from a high number set (Turco is numbere SG-37).

And Wade Redden.  Surprised to know that he was still on the Senators in 2008-09!  I liked to watch him play as a member of Team Canada more than any of thenational teams he has been on (which he did internationally seven times.). I also felt like he has some good days with Ottawa.