2012 Topps Opening Day blaster

Purchasing an opening day blaster after the season has long gone has become a regular feature of my collecting habits. Released way, way back in March, I should have tried a little harder to get a hold of one as there is a possibility of obtaining 6 different  Jacoby Ellsbury cards. 7-10,  if you include the printing plates. This includes;

#4 Jacoby Ellsbury base

#4 Jacoby Ellsbury base blue border -#2012

(#4 Jacoby Ellsbury base printing plate- 4 if you want to be technical)

# SC-11 Jacoby Ellsbury Superstar Celebrations

#ODS-11 Jacoby Ellsbury Opening Day Stars

#FS-24 Jacoby Ellsbury Fantasy Squad

#'ES-22 Jacoby Ellsbury Elite Skills
of which I have been only able to able two.

 

There are also a number of base Red Sox available to collect in Opening Day :

#4 Jacoby Ellsbury
#18 David Ortiz
#37 Josh Beckett
#45 Mark Melancon
#73 Kevin Youkilis
#86 Jon Lester
#149 Adrian Gonzalez
#172 Dustin Pedroia
#198 Carl Crawford
#218 Clay Buchholz

The blaster contained 11 packs, each containing 7 cards.

Pack 1:

#40 Domonic Brown Phillies
#61 C.J.Wilson Angels
#112 Dee Gordon Dodgers
#138 Russell Martin Yankees
#185 Jeff Niemann Bay Rays
#198 Carl Crawford Red Sox
#M-13 Dinger Rockies

 

Pack 2:

#27 Chase Utley Phillies

#90 Derek Jeter Yankees

#111 Carlos Santana Indians

#121 Mark Teixeira Yankees

#151 Johnny Gueto Reds

#180 Ted Lilly Dodgers

#SC-18 Brett Lawrie Blue Jays

 

Pack 3:

#8 Jordan Zimmermann Nationals

#29 Mike Napoli Rangers

#93 Tim Hudson Braves

#103 Mike Leake Reds

#160 Carlos Ruiz Phillies

#186 Martin Prado Braves

#SC-19 Mark Trumbo Angels

 

Pack 4:

#36 Dexter Fowler Rockies

#55 Miguel Cabrera Tigers

#59 Allcides Escobar Royals

#105 Curtis Granderson Yankees

#190 Stephen Starsburg Nationals

#200 Albert Pujols Angels

#FS-30 Tim Lincecum Giants

 

Pack 5:

#11 Michael Morse Nationals

#Mat Latos Reds

#33 Nick Markakis Orioles

#45 Mark Melancon Red Sox

#88 John Axford Brewers

#142 Tommy Hanson Braves

#M-11 Billy Marlins



 

Pack 6:

#9 Chris Young D-backs

35 Brennan Boesch Tigers

#41 J.J. Hardy Orioles

#96 Chris Carpenter Cardinals

#143 Craig Kimbrel Braves

#202 Stralin Castro Cubs

#SC-17 Adam Jones Orioles

 

Pack 7:

#22 Aroldis Chapman Reds

#51 Prince Fielder Brewers

#140 Erick Aybar Angels

#177 Jhonny Peralta Tigers

#188 Paul Goldschmidt D-backs

# FS-29 Roy Halladay Phillies

#ODS-3 Miguel Cabrera Tigers

 

Pack 8:

#3 Nelson Cruz Rangers

#34 James McDonald Pirates

#56 Vance Worlet Phillies

#156 Joey Votto Reds

#187 David Wright Mets

#208 James Loney Dodgers

#ES-14 Troy Tulowitzki Rockies

 

Pack 9:

#28 Michael Young Rangers

#63 Pablo Sandoval Giants

#108 Roy Oswalt Phillies

#132 Kurt Suzuki Athletics

#149 Adrian Gonzalez Red Sox

#162 Ricky Romero Blue Jays

#FS-28 Justin Verlander Tigers

 

Pack 10:

#17 Pedro Alvarez Pirates

#81 Brendan Beachy Braves

#92 Mike Stanton Marlins

#102 Jesus Montero Yankees

#155 Juan Nicasio Rockies

#206 David Freese Cardinals

#ES-13 David Wright Mets

 

Pack 11:

#42 Mark Reynolds Orioles

#58 Justin Masterson Indians

#83 Carlos Gonzalez Rockies

#152 Neil Walker Pirates blue border 1627/2012

#182 Seth Smith Rockies

#194 Alex Gordon Royals

#M-12 Paws Tigers

 

3 Red Sox form 77 cards...( not a single Jacoby) 

The inserts in Opening Day are pretty impressive particularly the Opening Day Stars which had the 3D vibe going.