Wonder Woman 1984

WW84:  I really enjoyed the original Wonder Woman movie but I was hesitant about this one so it took me a while to see it.  It was a letdown.  Really hardly anything in the movie worked for me.  I'm a big fan of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman but the story here wasn't good.  I also like Chris Pine as Steve Trevor but I didn't like the idea of bringing him back.  I'm good with goofing on the 80s and that is fun.  But it seemed to carry over into some of the characters, specifically the main baddy Max Lord.  The premise for his character just didn't work and seemed goofy.  Cheetah could have been so much more but in the end seemed to be brought down by everything going on around her.  It just didn't work for me.  I haven't heard much positivity about the movie either.  I hope they can get back on track with the third installment from this amazon warrior but this is definitely one you can probably hold off on until you're really bored. 

2018 NFL Stickers

2018 NFL Stickers: These have been hanging around for a bit so why not show them off.  I know Christian McCaffrey is injured again and that really hurts.  I'm a big fan but I have a feeling he might not ever be the guy we once knew.  Still I believe in miracles and hope he can prove me wrong.

Stickers are always fun.  Dollar tree is where I usually find them but haven't seen any from any sport in quite a while.  These are the two foil cards.  In 2018 Bucs fans had no clue what greatness awaited them...

Speaking of the Bucs, defensive lineman Vita Vea has had a solid career and started almost every game he has played for Tampa Bay and scored himself a championship ring in the process. 

The base design on these isn't bad.  Simple but works for stickers.  Usually I don't mind if stickers get a little more adventurous but these work overall. Fun pack of stickers and a decent pull. 

BREAKDOWN:
10 – Total Stickers (2 packs)
2 – Foil
1 – Rookie
1 – Pop Warner

Random Wax: 2019-2020 Chronicles Box Break (Pelicans)

2019-2020 Chronicles Basketball:  This is another team I grabbed in one of Ben's breaks.  Check him out if you haven't.  This brand is all about different designs across Panini's portfolio and all about the youngsters.  I got the Pelicans as part of a random break and snagged 16 Zion cards.  I showed those off here and today I'll look at some the rest.

Neither of these guys have really found their footing in the NBA yet.  Alexander-Walker is averaging 13 points per game but hasn't found his shooting touch yet.

Plenty of different designs as is the case with Chronicles.  Makes for some fun cards.

Since the emphasis is on rookies you won't find many veterans.  Brandon Ingram is the only Pelicans vet in the checklist and I didn't pull him.  

Plenty of parallel possibility options like this Hayes Playbook card.  That Donruss Melli is the only card of his I pulled.  He's now a member of the Mavericks and struggling to gain traction.

While these guys might not get anyone very excited the Zion cards definitely did.  I enjoy Chronicles and the variety it gives ya.  Just wish there were more veterans in this set.  Again check out what Ben is doing over at his place.  Good breaks and prices.

BREAKDOWN:
21 – Total Cards
4 – Donruss
4 – Playbook
3 – Panini
3 – Luminance
2 – Marquee
2 – Essentials
1 – Classic
1 – Rookies & Stars
1 – XR Pink Parallel
1 – Recon Green Parallel
1 – Playbook Teal Parallel
1 – Luminance Teal Parallel
1 – Essentials Bronze Parallel
1 – Luminance Bronze Parallel

Random Wax: 2020 Absolute Football (5 Dollar Tree Packs)

2020 Absolute Football: Von Miller still hasn't registered a sack for his new team, the Rams, but you have to think on that defensive front he'll get his shots at the quarterback.  These Dollar Tree packs came with one yellow parallel per pack.  This design overall is one I like with the lace prominent in the look.

Nice to see Matthew Stafford who is also on the Rams now and has the Rams in the playoff mix.  The Vikings may only be 6-7 this year but it isn't because Kirk Cousins is sloppy throwing the football.  He's thrown 27 touchdowns to just 5 interceptions.  

Both of these guys have had off years after starring in previous seasons.

That Jonathan Taylor yellow parallel looks a lot different this year with the monster season he is having.  He's leading the league with over 1300 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns on the ground.  Some fun football to kick of NFL Sunday. 

BREAKDOWN:
25 – Total cards
13 – RC
5 – Yellow Parallel

Random Wax: 1991-1992 SkyBox Basketball

 1991-1992 SkyBox:  SkyBox is always fun.  This pack may not have had the star power you hope for but it was still enjoyable.  Brad Daugherty is a five-time all-star but his career was cut short after only eight seasons due to injury.  He had really good hands for a big man and is now a co-owner of NASCAR team as well as a television analyst in the sport.  He average 19 points per game and 9.5 rebounds per game for his career.

I was a big fan of Kelly Tripucka.  Mostly a score first small forward he averaged 20+ points a game in five seasons.  And always had great hair which this photo doesn't help show off.

The backs are a big part of these with plenty of non-traditional shots.  They only went with the player's first name which is a bit different.

Dying of cancer in 2009 Wayman Tisdale was a jazz bass player after his playing days were over.  RIP. A fun pack of cards.  I like the design and all the memories.

BREAKDOWN:
15 – Total Cards
1 – All-Rookie

Random Wax: 2021 Chronicles Draft Picks Football

 2021 Chronicles Draft Picks:  Here's a pack of Chronicles Draft Picks I grabbed back in August.  Zach Wilson has struggled as a rookie for the New York Jets but dude is only 22 years-old.  I hope he can develop into a good quarterback someday but quarterbacks with the Jets of late don't have a great track record.

I do like the Chronicles brand and all the different designs it includes.  These Score and Illusions are favorites of mine with that retro Score look being the one I like best.  Kyle Pitts was the #4 pick of the draft and has shown why as the #1 tight end/receiver for the Atlanta Falcons.  

I like the Playbook design overall.  Ja'Marr Chase has emerged as Joe Burrow's favorite target in Cincy.  They played together at LSU which obviously helped that chemistry develop.

Both of these guys are having very good rookie seasons.  Najee Harris as the running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers while Micah Parsons has excelled as a pass rusher for the Dallas Cowboys.

A fun pack of cards.  I prefer the Chronicles regular set which contains veterans but I still like the variety this shows off. 

BREAKDOWN: 
15 – Total Cards
5 – Playbook
2 - Score
2 – Donruss
1 - XR
1 – Flux
1 - Optic
1 – Prestige
1 - Illusions
1 – Chronicles

2021 Topps Archives Blaster

 2021 Topps Archives: I really enjoy Topps Archives and this year brings back one of my all-time favorite designs that is 2011 Topps.  Add Rickey Henderson to that and this card is a winner in my book.  Love the circle with the logo.  The colors.  It all works for me.

A ton to show off here and I'll just go by design year.  They did a futures design with these from "2091".  Not bad looking cards actually but no logo?  Really? 

Loving these 2011 cards which have plenty of retired greats.  I'll definitely being picking off singles of these.

These are Topps Big Foil cards. I'm okay with them but nothing to write home about.  Perez is such a beast at catcher!

2001 Topps is not one I remember much about as I was out of the hobby at the time.  Decent design and seeing Carew and Murph is always a plus.

Here you have the mostly forgettable 1991 design (though I like that Marte card with all the A's green), a floating head, and a Bazooka Shining Star.  

I'm a fan of the 1983 design as well.  I like that double photo look.  

The 1973 design is not my thing but many of the classic Topps designs fall into that category for me.

This 1962 design falls into the same category but it is still fun seeing current players on some of these looks from years past.

I like this one a big better.  Great seeing Joe Carter included here.

Love these movie poster cards.  Uncle Larry is a must have and you can't go wrong with the swag of those great Oakland A's teams.  There are plenty of other cool posters in this set I'll be chasing.  This was a really fun blaster.  My pull was great and while I'm not a huge fan of every design year the variety of what I love.  We'll end it with Red great Johnny Bench and his Red Hot Foil Parallel #/50.  Perfect color for this legend.

BREAKDOWN:

56 – Total Cards

24 – Retired Greats

9 – 1957

9 – 1962

8 – 1983

7 - RC

6 – 1973

6 – 2011

6 - 2091

5 - 2001

3 – 1989 Topps Big Foil

2 – 1991

2 – Movie Poster

2 – Floating Heads

1 – Red Hot Foil Parallel #/50

1 – Bazooka Shining Stars (1:6)