Random Wax: 2016 Topps Opening Day Blaster

2016 Topps Opening Day:  This was a Wal-Mart online purchase.  It was about twice its original cost but seems inline with what they sell for today. You don't see many of these so I jumped on it.  I opened three packs for my post in March, 2016.  That pull netted me the infamous Jose Bautista bat flip card (great photo) and a Mike Trout.  I like this look especially how they handled the logo.  The foggy edges work for me as well though I'm not sure why I like it.  

Christian Yelich was good but not MVP good at this point in his career.

Part of the fun of these older cards is seeing some players in their prime with other teams.

Maybe the most fun is seeing early cards of guys who are now stars like these three guys.

I feel like Ichiro is geting beamed up to the Enterprise.  All three of these inserts are OK but no wow factor for me.  Well plenty of wow factor in the star power. 

Mascots are now a staple of the Opening Day sets and are always fun.

Love the photo on that Superstar Celebrations card.  Kris Bryant has no clue.  Nice Beltre photo on his card as well.  This was a fun find and box. It's exciting when these fall in your lap.  

BREAKDOWN:

77 – Total Cards
7 - RC
4 – Future Stars
3 – Superstar Celebrations
2 – Mascot
2 – Heavy Hitters
2 – Alternate Reality
2 – Striking Distance
2 – Blue Foil Parallel
2 – RC/All-Star Rookie
2 – Future Stars/All-Star Rookie
1 – Opening Day Stars