Random Wax: 2018 Gypsy Queen

Grabbed another pack of the 2018 Gypsy Queen.  I do like this set.  I know Matt Harvey is having a tough year but I like this card of his though I wonder if he is watching a ball he pitched go out of the park.  My pull wasn't too bad with Chris Sale of course being the big star.  Bad thing is he went on the DL the day I ripped into this pack.  Omen?  I sure hope not... 

BREAKDOWN:

6 – Total Cards
1 – RC

2018 Gypsy Queen (Beating the Odds)

Picked up two packs of the 2018 Gypsy Queen baseball.  Again this is another solid offering from Topps and these packs delivered.  The Missing Team Nameplate Parallels are 1:16 packs and I pulled a Shin-Soo Choo which made it a good pull but the next pack outdid itself.  I then pulled a Roger Clemens Missing Team Nameplate Parallel base SP Roger Clemens.  These are 1:422 packs.  I didn't know what I had until I did some research.  Very excited about that card.  Other good cards include Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant and Brad Hand. I definitely can't complain about these cards.        

BREAKDOWN:

12 - Total Cards (2 Packs)

2 - RC

1 - Missing Team Nameplate Parallel

1 - Missing Team Nameplate Parallel Base SP

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen

The 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen baseball is another solid offering of this brand.  The fronts have a similar look we've become accustomed to with enough changes to ensure you know it is their 2018 set.  I'd like to see some team logos and a less pronounced GQ logo but otherwise the fronts are nice with good space for the photos.  The backs are fairly simple with a short write-up being the highlight.  These cards and their old school aesthetics appeal to me each year.  I wish the price point was a bit easier on the wallet though.  While my pull was a bit bland I still like the design and in particular the Wilson Contreras card stood out.  Nice reaction photo taking up the majority of the card for a close-up feel.  

Beyond the green parallels I also pulled an indigo parallel that is numbered /250 of Addison Russel.  Paul Goldschmidt will go into the personal collection and this pack also shows Evan Longoria in his new Giants uni.  I like this set.  I may or may not pick up more packs with the price point being the only thing that would hold me back.  

BREAKDOWN

23 – Total Cards

17 – Base

5 – Green Parallels

1 – Indigo Parallel (#/250)