Base set 2 character cards (which I think are pretty ugly) 2 quotables 1 foil parallel MacKenzie Lintz auto Kevin Sizemore auto Relic R10 Big Jim RennieThis message has been edited. Last edited by: ravenheart,
While I was pleased that I did not get any duplicates of the chase cards, I can't say that I am blown away by this set. The base card design is plan, and having a gray border doesn't really help. I know that Rittenhouse probably didn't have much to work with for chase ideas, but having that many different chase cards with such a low insertion rate is rather disheartening. I don't know if I will pursue completing the chase cards or not, but I certainly will not spend the money on another box.
My overall grade: C-
August 30, 2014, 12:33 AM
rns91294
Got two boxes.
R5 joe mcalister Kevin Sizemore auto Samantha Mathis auto
R7 Ben drake Linds Edward auto Rachelle Lefevre auto
Could not be happier about that auto!!!!!!
September 01, 2014, 08:35 AM
ravenheart
quote:
Originally posted by Will: Costume card - R7 (#006/100) Costume card - R4 (#096/100)
I thought the costumes were all /200?
I agree about the base set, it's pretty boring. But then, aren't most base sets? As for the chase sets, it's never worth trying to collect them. It's always cheaper to buy complete sets from dealers. I am increasingly finding subset cards in boxes to be a waste of time.
Actually, I'm generally finding buying boxes, at their current prices, to be a waste of time. I don't remember the last set where I wasn't able to buy the contents of most boxes much cheaper separately. People lucky enough to get the one or two most expensive cards do well with a box, but otherwise the days where most boxes were worth their asking price are long gone.
September 01, 2014, 10:47 AM
rns91294
And that is why I only usually buy 2 boxes anymore. I like the thrill of not knowing, but the costs are getting overpriced.
September 01, 2014, 05:00 PM
ravenheart
Manufacturers need to be careful, really. The non-sport community is hardly massive. It wouldn't take much for it to collapse if prices go up much more.
September 01, 2014, 08:48 PM
rns91294
And Cryptozoic raised the price of their boxes. It is ridiculous really. Only the Walking the Dead ones seem worth the money because resale is so high.
September 03, 2014, 05:18 PM
ravenheart
quote:
Originally posted by rns91294: Only the Walking the Dead ones seem worth the money because resale is so high.
Not to punters it's not.
I heard about the Crypto price hike. Not expecting to buy another box of theirs again. Even for sets I'm really interested in.
September 04, 2014, 05:15 AM
Triple-Frog
quote:
Originally posted by ravenheart:
quote:
Originally posted by rns91294: Only the Walking the Dead ones seem worth the money because resale is so high.
Not to punters it's not.
I heard about the Crypto price hike. Not expecting to buy another box of theirs again. Even for sets I'm really interested in.
Most of Cryptozoic's releases are available at well below retail if you wait a few months.
September 05, 2014, 05:04 PM
Tommy C
Aside from Big Bang and Walking Dead, is there really a demand for the other Crypto sets ?
Is there really a huge interest in Arrow, Psych, The Guild, Fringe, Archer, etc
September 05, 2014, 05:43 PM
Kevin F
quote:
Originally posted by Tommy C: Aside from Big Bang and Walking Dead, is there really a demand for the other Crypto sets ?
Is there really a huge interest in Arrow, Psych, The Guild, Fringe, Archer, etc
The Hobbit has been doing pretty well and that is also a Cryptozoic release. I suspect that Arrow will do well too but have to agree on Psych, The Guild, Fringe and Archer. Their various DC comics titles have not been too great either.
September 05, 2014, 08:20 PM
rns91294
I loved psych. Got a couple boxes of the set but am not chasing anything the show was great though.
September 07, 2014, 03:00 AM
Scifi Cards
quote:
Originally posted by Tommy C: Aside from Big Bang and Walking Dead, is there really a demand for the other Crypto sets ?
Is there really a huge interest in Arrow, Psych, The Guild, Fringe, Archer, etc
The only other sets I can say didn't hit the bargain bins were Hobbit and Castle. Castle wasn't a HUGE hit, but modest in they made just about enough to keep people happy with dealers dumping boxes and cases now.
The DC sets have been dumped pretty heavily.
I don't think the SRP increase in there cards is going to help anything at all. They need to consider printing to order and just loading up boxes if there are more hits to go in. Like Topps and UD have occasionally done on under-ordered sets.
Ed
____________________ I may be going to hell in a bucket, but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
-"Touch of Grey" by The Greatful Dead
December 02, 2014, 11:13 AM
cardaddict
Opened two boxes and every pack this time. Was one card short of two complete sets:
July 24, 2017, 04:13 PM
<<<<ALDO_NOVA>>>>
Box number one
Full 81 card base set
Silver parallel #57 035/100 Quotable cards-Q2,Q5 Dome die-cuts-C8,C27 Die-cut material card-R7 187/200 Josh Carter/Rusty auto Beth Broderick/Rose Twitchell auto
Odd how it ended at 81 cards, had to look it up to see if I was missing any cards!
30 extra base
July 24, 2017, 05:40 PM
Kevin F
quote:
Originally posted by <<<<ALDO_NOVA>>>>: Box number one
Full 81 card base set
Silver parallel #57 035/100 Quotable cards-Q2,Q5 Dome die-cuts-C8,C27 Die-cut material card-R7 187/200 Josh Carter/Rusty auto Beth Broderick/Rose Twitchell auto
Odd how it ended at 81 cards, had to look it up to see if I was missing any cards!
30 extra base
Well, the next logical number would have been 90. 81 cards fit into exactly 9 x 9 pocket standard trading card pages
July 25, 2017, 08:06 AM
<<<<ALDO_NOVA>>>>
Kind of threw me off too, as usually you get enough cards to do fill the complete page, back to back! I was also looking for the usual checklist card/s at the end, but just ended at card number 81, very odd indeed! Nice cards though, better look and feel than some other sets, that look like they were thrown together very quickly with very little thought or imagination!
July 25, 2017, 12:07 PM
Raven
quote:
Originally posted by <<<<ALDO_NOVA>>>>: Kind of threw me off too, as usually you get enough cards to do fill the complete page, back to back! I was also looking for the usual checklist card/s at the end, but just ended at card number 81, very odd indeed! Nice cards though, better look and feel than some other sets, that look like they were thrown together very quickly with very little thought or imagination!
When the 1st season of Under the Dome started it racked up big viewership numbers. Only it really wasn't supposed to be a first season, just a summer filler for a limited run covering a King novel. The network expanded the series and the storyline when it got big ratings.
Only thing is, trying to extend the plot just made the premise stupid and by the second season viewers lost interest. It got cancelled after the 3rd season.
RA needed to get the cards out fast to try to capitalize on the initial success, so maybe it was a bit rushed, but the autograph list was nice if you watched the show. No great actors in it if you didn't.
Now no one cares and I'm sure you can get bargain prices on all the RA Dome cards if you want them.
July 25, 2017, 01:27 PM
<<<<ALDO_NOVA>>>>
I was a big fan of the show, the introduction of Marge Helgenberger was a disaster though, as there were enough plot twists that she was not needed and the plot with her was not very well conceived!