Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince (Artbox-2009)
Happy new movie! I had to pull the book out and get ready to speed-read so that I can keep track of what's changed when I see the movie. (Some of the new characters don't match the pictures I had in my mind!)
Boxes hold 24 packs of 8 cards, 10 boxes per case, 7000 numbered boxes. The sum of the numbers of prop cards and cinema cel cards both add up to 35% more than the number of each expected in packs, and the sum of numbers for costume cards is 20% "over." There are indeed plenty of Slughorn items, but they are interesting nonetheless. Expect 2 complete base sets of 90 per box except for boxes that hold two thick costumes/props; I made 20 complete sets from my case.
BOX 2557
Base cards (90): 2 complete sets, 1 extra Foil cards (9; 1:4.8 packs): R1 R4 R6 R8 R9 Autograph cards (12; 1:48 packs): none Costume cards (14; 1:30 packs): C5 Gryffindor students [maroon] (325/630) Prop cards (12; 1:60 packs): P7 Just Like That Hat Boxes (307/395) Film cards (9; 1:80 packs): none Box-topper metal cards (4): BT1 D.M (Draco Malfoy)
Can't wait to get my case. I don't love the fact that there were duplicate autos and costumes in your case but I would think that is offset by the fact that you pulled the Emma Watson auto. Congrats on a nice break!
Dave
July 03, 2009, 12:31 PM
Rich
I bought 2 boxes to try my luck, here's how the cards fell:
Box 1450
Foil cards: R1 R4 R6 R8 R9 Autograph cards: None Costume cards: C5 Gryffindor Students [maroon] (137/630) Prop cards: P7 Just Like That Hat Boxes (332/395) Film cards: None Box Topper Metal card: BT3 Bellatrix
Box 5469
Foil cards: R2 R4 R6 R7 R8 R9 Autograph cards: David Thewlis (Redemption) Costume cards: None Prop cards: None Film cards: CFC# (092/314) Box Topper Metal card: BT1 Draco Malfoy
The first box wasn't too exciting, but the second box was better with the Thewlis auto. I'm surprised at how many redemptions there are in this release since it was delayed for so long.
July 03, 2009, 04:56 PM
Flag City Collectibles
Still don't have my two cases yet. I am going to have to follow up with my distributor. Hope to have by MONDAY! I can't wait for the cards and the movie!
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July 03, 2009, 11:00 PM
ghostrider666
My dealer told me the cards didnt make it in today either. Should be on Mon.
July 06, 2009, 04:29 AM
Gringott
Wow. My single box break is VERY similar to Allender's # 1992....except NO Hermione
Base card sets: 2 complete +++ Foil cards: R1,R4,R5,R8, and R9 Autograph card: Evanna "Elton" Lynch Costume cards: NONE Prop cards:NONE Film cards: CFC #1 /314 Box Topper: BT3 Bellatrix
I had two severely damaged regular issue cards....crimping along the bottom edges. I have two more boxes on the way and will list at some point.
And, yeah, I agree that there are plenty of Slughorn items even tho I didn't pull a chase Slug...just going by what I have seen on eBay.
LASTLY, I'm going to be wanting a P8 "Records" card that includes a piece of the record label. So far all I'm seeing is P8's with record slabs. Anyone who would like to part with such an item (if one exists) feel free to shout.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Gringott, July 06, 2009 04:38 AM
July 06, 2009, 11:01 AM
Flag City Collectibles
I pray mine get here today! For some reason it is taking longer than normal from my distributor! I am ready to bust my cases!
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July 06, 2009, 02:22 PM
MostlyHockey
I preordered a case too but it hasn't arrived yet (Canada)
Hoping for tomorrow or Wednesday
Kev
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5013/7000 BT4, R3, R1, R2, R7 Ralph Inesen (Amycus Carrow) Auto Redemption C9 (426/490): McGonagall Costume
0904/7000 BT2, R9, R6 Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown) Auto C2 (178/240): Slughorn's TieThis message has been edited. Last edited by: Deena, July 09, 2009 06:22 AM
July 07, 2009, 07:45 PM
allender
Deena, your first case only showed 9 boxes. Did you hold one box out or are you holding out on us?
The tenth box should have held CFC-3, but the rest of the case doesn't match any of the other reports, so I can't guess who's your fifth auto. (Well, it's probably a Tonks, Alecto, or another Amycus!)
July 08, 2009, 05:56 AM
Deena
quote:
Originally posted by allender: Deena, your first case only showed 9 boxes. Did you hold one box out or are you holding out on us?
The tenth box should have held CFC-3, but the rest of the case doesn't match any of the other reports, so I can't guess who's your fifth auto. (Well, it's probably a Tonks, Alecto, or another Amycus!)
Oops!
Not holding out on you. I must have gotten a little bleary eyed going over my notes (hopefully that instead of forgetting to write it down altogether). I'll have to check this out and edit it later -- probably can't do this until tomorrow. The auto that is missing from the list is for Tonks.
July 08, 2009, 10:35 PM
anjee
I busted a box of this today and pulled:
Inserts- R1, 2, 3, 5, 7 Box Topper 3- Bellatrix Film Card- CFC1 Auto- Redemption card for a dual Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy (Radcliffe/Felton)!!!!!
July 09, 2009, 12:54 AM
NL
quote:
Originally posted by anjee: I busted a box of this today and pulled:
Inserts- R1, 2, 3, 5, 7 Box Topper 3- Bellatrix Film Card- CFC1 Auto- Redemption card for a dual Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy (Radcliffe/Felton)!!!!!
Woo Hoo! Happy at your lucky auto pull. I'm not going to get my box til Con, but hope I'm as lucky as you!
July 10, 2009, 11:08 AM
Flag City Collectibles
Finally got my two cases and my distributor said my incentive and my two crystal case toppers were sent out to me yesterday! I only had time to break 1/2 of 1 case. I probably could stop because I am so thrilled!
Got Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy dual auto (ultra rare) (redemption) Those type of cards make me about have heart attacks!
Also got Error Prop card P6 Slughorn's Christmas Party Drapes x/330 with P5 Slughorn's Office Wall Covering x/330 Back. I have looked on ebay and only seen one other of the exact same error cards unless others are not pointing this out and they are all like this. ANYONE know anything about it?
Got the hardest to get costume (C11 Ravenclaw Students x/170)
So needless to say I am pretty happy with only opening 5 boxes. Plus got other Auto, costumes, props, film cells.
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My sealed case yielded 20 base sets, 4 sets of foils with some extras and these:
very happy to get the 3 rare autos especially being that I love all of those characters. I was also pleased that the two non-rares were those two instead of getting the Jessie Cave or one of the Carrow redemptions. The props could have been a bit better- the swatches aside for the biting teacups boxes were boring. I liked the costumes even though there was the dupe Slughorn in there- with those being numbered to 780 they are slightly more than one per case and I was one of the unlucky ones to get a dupe. All in all extremely pleased!
Dave
July 11, 2009, 12:46 AM
jdbuzz44
Deeceman: Your case was solid. Has to be the best case I've see broke so far. Hopefully my case on monday is that great
July 11, 2009, 02:57 AM
Graham
Solid??? That was amazing. This is the one time I hope Jeff Allenders "clusters" are about
